Walter Herman Heslep, Sr.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Walter H Heslep
Age: 11
Birth Date: Sep 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: James Heslep
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Amanda F Heslep
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
James Heslep 46
Amanda F Heslep 40
John C Heslep 17
Walter H Heslep 11
Hunter L Heslep 6
James E Heslep 8
Graham Heslep 3
Harold Heslep 8 months

1930 Census
Name: Walter H Heslip
Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 5
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Fireman
Industry: Line Plant
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter H Heslip 41
Forest A Heslip 41
Martin C Heslip 17
Elsie R Heslip 15
Walter Heslip 9

1940 Census
Name: W Herman Heslip
Respondent: Yes
Age: 57
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: State Road 608
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1200
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
W Herman Heslip 57
Forest Mc Heslip 53
W Herman Heslip 19

Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Walter Herman Heslep
Birth Date: 13 Sep 1890
Birth Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence: Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68313316&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Walter Herman Heslep Sr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 73
Birth Date: 13 Sep 1888
Death Date: 7 Sep 1962
Death Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Registration Date: 11 Sep 1962
Father: James T Heslep
Mother: Fanny Mccormick
Spouse: Forest Mcclung Heslep

Walter married Alma Forrest McClung 12 Feb 1910, Rockbridge Co. VA. Alma (daughter of Benjamin Stuart McClung and Julia Ann Rowe) was born 19 May 1886, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 21 May 1962, Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Concord Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Martin C Heslip
Birth Year: abt 1913
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter H Heslip 41
Forest A Heslip 41
Martin C Heslip 17
Elsie R Heslip 15
Walter Heslip 9

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Calton Martin Haeslep
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1912
Birth Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Father: Walter Herman Haeslep
Mother: Forest Alma Mcclung

Social Security Death Index
Name: Martin C. Heslep
SSN: 230-03-9436
Last Residence: 24435 Fairfield, Rockbridge, Virginia
BORN: 7 Aug 1912
Died: 4 Jan 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93841506

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Martin Carlton Heslep
Death Date: 4 Jan 1994
Death Place: Lexington, VA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Elsie R Heslip
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter H Heslip 41
Forest A Heslip 41
Martin C Heslip 17
Elsie R Heslip 15
Walter Heslip 9

1940 Census
Name: Elsie R Snyder
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1915
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: MS Route 11
Inferred Residence in 1935: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Louis F Snyder 33
Elsie R Snyder 25
Elizabeth K Snyder 7
Louis F Snyder 6

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Elsie Hanger
SSN: 229-68-5228
Last Residence: 24472 Raphine, Rockbridge, Virginia
BORN: 1 Nov 1914
Died: Nov 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1965)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87035047

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mrs Elsie Heslep Snyder Hanger
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 63
Birth Date: 1 Nov 1914
Death Date: 6 Nov 1977
Death Place: Staunton, Virginia
Registration Date: 16 Nov 1977
Father: Herman Heslep
Mother: Forrest Mcclung
Spouse: Earl B Hanger

Elsie married Lewis Franklin Snyder. Lewis was born 09 Nov 1906, Virginia; died 04 May 1971, Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Elsie married Earl Bowman Hanger 29 Jun 1973, Buena Vista, VA. Earl was born 04 May 1910, Virginia; died 18 Jan 1991, Waynesboro, VA; was buried , Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Walter Heslip
Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter H Heslip 41
Forest A Heslip 41
Martin C Heslip 17
Elsie R Heslip 15
Walter Heslip 9

OBITUARY

The News-Gazette, Lexington, VA; 12 Dec 2007

Walter Herman Heslep Jr., 86, of Fairfield, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at his home.

He was born May 28, 1921, in Fairfield, a son of the late Herman Heslep and Forrest Heslep. He owned and operated a plumbing and heating business, from which he retired in 2003. In his retire­ment, he continued to have a septic business. He served with the 29th Infantry and 540th Corp of Engineers in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of Concord Church of the Brethren, and served as a deacon, trustee, and member of the finance board and cemetery committee. He was pre­ceded in death by his first wife, Frances Figgers Heslep.

He is survived by his second wife, Peggy Jennings Heslep; a son, Wayne Heslep of Lexington; a daughter, Evelyn Heslep of Lexington; two stepsons, Bobby Jennings of Fairfield, and Mike Jennings of Fairfield; five step­grandchildren and two step-great­grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Harrison Funeral Home chapel, by Rick Labate and the Rev. James Smals. Memorial contributions may be made to the Concord Church Pavilion Fund, in care of Carol Hipes, 5277 Lee-Jackson Highway, Greenville, VA 24440, or Fairfield First Aid, 5885 N. Lee Highway, Fairfield, VA 24435.


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Walter Herman Heslep
Birth Date: 28 May 1921
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=81801154

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Walter Herman Heslep
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007
Death Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Walter H. Heslep
Last Residence: 24435 Fairfield, Rockbridge, Virginia
BORN: 28 May 1921
Died: 7 Dec 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Walter married Frances Lou Figgers 15 Mar 1947, Lexington, VA. Frances was born 31 Aug 1928, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 24 Mar 1981, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Concord Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Fairfield, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Elizabeth K Snyder
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1933
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: MS Route 11
Inferred Residence in 1935: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Louis F Snyder 33
Elsie R Snyder 25
Elizabeth K Snyder 7
Louis F Snyder 6

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Louis F Snyder Junior
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: MS Route 11
Inferred Residence in 1935: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Louis F Snyder 33
Elsie R Snyder 25
Elizabeth K Snyder 7
Louis F Snyder 6

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Louis Franklin Snyder
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1934
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=133773464&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Lewis Franklin Snyder
Death Date: 9 Jun 2003
Death Place: Waynesboro, VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Lewis F. Snyder
SSN: 226-46-0138
Last Residence: 22980 Waynesboro, Waynesboro City, Virginia
BORN: 21 Mar 1934
Died: 9 Jun 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1953-1954)