Sarah Emeline GARRETT

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• _UID: 1A636A940D864C52B4335AEE70C005F404BA

Notes:

1860 Census for Ashe Co. NC, household 369, Harvey Nelson, age 30, farmer, personal property worth $185 born in VA, living with wife Sarah, age 27, and children Jane age 7, James age 5, Mary age 3, Susan age 1.

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53.Listed as Sarah Dancy, age 36, born in VA, in household of husband, Marion Dancy.

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Sarah M. Dancy, age 36, in household of husband, James M. Dancy. Also in household are Catherine Dancy, age 21; Sarah E. Dancy age 16, John W. Dancy, age 13; Martha Dancy, age 12; July Ann Dancy, age 9; Dora B. Dancy, age 8; George Dancy age 6, and Henry F. Dancy, age 3.

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV. household 15. listed as wife of James M. Dancy. She is 66 years old, married 34 years, having had 13 children with 12 living.

Greenbrier WV Death Register, 1903, p. 141, Sarah Dancy, died Feb 8, 1903, born in Virginia, cause of death heart troube, age 70, parents Abe and F. Garrett, husband J. M. Dancy.

A second Greenbrier WV Death Register for 1903, date of report Feb 10, 1903 puts her death on Feb. 7, 1903, cause of death heart failure, age 76, burial at McMillion Chapel Cemetery.

Sarah married Harvey NELSON 1852/1853, Ashe Co NC. Harvey (son of Daniel NELSON and Catherine FAIRCHILD) was born Between 1827- 1830, Washington Co. VA; died 1866. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married James Marion DANCY. James was born 1844, North Carolina; died Bef 1910, OK. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: BD2FE44BA24242709D5D60F9AD904621A86B

Notes:

Marriage record, in Tazewell Co. Courthouse, Line 52, has H. Whitaker, age 21, born Tazewell Co., VA, son of James and Nancy Whitaker married to E. J. Nelson, age 20, born Ashe Co. NC, daughter of Harvey H or G Nelson.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Emily L Nelson
Age in 1870: 16
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female [in household of step-father, James M. Dancy]
Post Office: Tug River

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Jane Whitaker
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1855 [1853]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House


Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Emily J Whitaker
Birth Date: abt 1853
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 5 Sep 1887
Death Place: Belcher Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 34
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 2048586

Emily married Hiram (Hi) WHITAKER Abt 1873, Tazewell Co VA. Hiram (son of James S. WHITAKER, Jr. and Nancy PETTS) was born 27 Aug 1852, Harman, Tazewell Co, VA; died 14 Aug 1928, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EF76C428D22F4DE09F3FA55F77543F2B9644

Notes:

"Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 30. Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118. James Nelson, age 37, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of Harvey and Sarah Nelson, married on 12 Sep 1888 to Margaret Brown, age 24, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Henry and Pheobe Brown.

1860 Census for Ashe Co. NC, household 369, he is listed as James age 5 with father Harvey Nelson, age 30, farmer, personal property woth $185 born in VA, mother, Sarah, age 27, and siblings Jane age 7, Mary age 3, and Susan age 1.

1870 census for McDowell Co. WV, he is listed as James D. Nelson, age 14 in household 53 with his stepfather, Marion Dancy.

1880 census for McDowell Co. WV, he is living next to his mother and stepfather in household 126, age 24, married, a famer, living with his wife Margaret, age 16 and daughter Sarah E., age 1.

James married Mary BROWN 6 May 1877, McDowell Co. WV. Mary was born Abt 1861. [Group Sheet]

James married Margaret BROWN 12 Sep 1888, McDowell Co. WV. Margaret was born Abt 1864, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 368F770F185E421AA0AA2BC4F575412E2F0D

Notes:

1860 Census for Ashe Co. NC, household 369, she is listed as Mary age 3 with father Harvey Nelson, age 30, farmer, personal property woth $185 born in VA, mother, Sarah, age 27, and siblings Jane age 7, James age 5, and Susan age 1.

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Mary E. Nelson, age 13, born in NC, in household of step-father, James Marion Dancy.

Not listed in the Dancy household in 1880 census. Had she married, left home, or died? There was a Mary Nelson, age 20, in household 106 living within the same district as her mother. She is working as a cook/servant in the household of William and Sarah Whitt and is listed as a cousin. Most likely Sarah's since she was born in NC, and the 1860 Ashe Co. NC census listed Mary as being born there. Althought Mary has Virginia as a birth place for both her and her father, we don't know who gave the information to the census taker. Like her sisters Emily Jane and Amanda, Mary is unable to read or write. Also like her sister Amanda who is working as a cook in Tazewell Co. VA, she has an infant child. This most likely is Mary Nelson, daughter of Harvey Nelson and Sarah Garrett Nelson, now married to James M. Dancy.

Mary married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: AB26CEBEA19342D6A07CD19D8F3D1297A8D4

Notes:

1860 Census for Ashe Co. NC, household 369, she is listed as Susan age 1 with father Harvey Nelson, age 30, farmer, personal property worth $185 born in VA, mother, Sarah, age 27, and siblings Jane age 7, James age 5, and Mary age 3. Could Susan be her middle name since she shows up at Catherine on the 1870 census?

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Katherine Nelson, age 12, born in NC, in household of step-father, James Marion Dancy.

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Catherine Dancy, age 21, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Other Events:

• _UID: 589A5D36832841CF8AB6710F075E6D4E20A0

Notes:

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Amanda Nelson, age 10, born in NC, in household of step-father, James Marion Dancy.

Not listed in the household in 1880. Had she married, left home, or died? In the 1880 Census for Tazewell Co. VA, district 88 household 66 is Amanda Nelson, age 20 living in the household of W. H. Atwood. She is working as a cook and there is a 3 month old child, John Nelson with her. He is listed as a nephew. Amanda is unable to read or write and has her birthplace as Virginia as well as those of her parents. More than likely this is the Amanda Nelson, daughter of Harvey and Sarah Garrett Nelson. The age is about the same plus Tazewell Co. VA and McDowell Co. WV are next to each other. The child is listed as a nephew, however it is more probable he is Amanda's son. The other possibility is that he is the son of either sister Catherine or Sarah who are living with their mother and stepfather using the last name of Dancy. Amanda and her father were born in NC, but we don't know who provided this information to the census taker saying they were born in VA.

Marriage Register Mercer Co. WV, page 27l, line 37, Oct. 20 1909 Green Hendricks, age 69 born Pulaski Co. VA, Amanda Nelson, age 50, born in N.C. Both were lving in Bluefield, WV. Married by P. P. Brooks.

Amanda married Greeen HENDRICKS 20 Oct 1909, Mercer Co.WV. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 590DD1499C29464DABF2AE4BDF3DD2D9352B

Notes:

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Margaret Nelson, age 8, born in NC, in household of step-father, James Marion Dancy.

1880 census she is not listed in the Dancy household. Had she married, left home, or died? In the 1880 census for Tazewell Co. Maiden Spring District, there is a Margaret Nelson, age 18 in household 90 headed by John Prather, age 73, a tobacco manufacturer, with his wife Anna, age 73, and their 9 year-old grandson, John, age 9. Although her occupation is not listed, the most logical conclusion was either a cook, servant, or housekeeper. Like her older sisters Emily Jane, Amanda, and Mary, she was unable to read or write. This is probably Margaret Nelson, daughter of Harvey Nelson and Sarah Garrett Nelson. She is right age, living in Tazewell Co. VA, which is next to McDowell Co. WV. Like Mary and Amanda, she is listed as being born in VA, but the 1870 census puts her birth as North Carolina, along with her father. We don't know who gave this information to the census taker.

Other Events:

• _UID: 8B527D670EE94B1AA4F20D69E28D3090584A

Notes:

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Emaline Nelson, age 5, born in NC, in household of step-father, James Marion Dancy.

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Sarah E. Dancy, age 16, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Other Events:

• _UID: EEA213F4CBD84E5B99AAFA76F74EA1128E89

Notes:

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as John Dancy, age 3, born in NC, in household of father, Marion Dancy.

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as John W. Dancy, age 13, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Register, 1897, p. 132 line 120. He was 30 years old, born in Ashe Co. NC.

Braxton Co. WV Marriage Register, 1889, p. 290. John Winford Dancy, age 22, born in Ashe Co. NC, Sarah Thomas age 19, born Buchanan Co. Virginia.

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, head of household 16, age 33, occupation farmer. In household was wife Angeline, age 19, son Elmer, age 1, Frank age 9, Arthur, age 8 and Howard, age 6. These three sons must be from a first marriage.


Died:
DOD from Patty Dancy, his gggrandaughter, cduffield@frontier.com

John married Sarah (Sallie) THOMAS 16 Oct 1889, Braxton Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

John married Angeline ODELL 3 Nov 1897, Greenbrier Co. WV. Angeline was born Abt 1882, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: A44EC1D0798F4616A2CD73D4AA3E44E6AF94

Notes:

1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #53. Listed as Unnamed female Dancy, age 1, born in NC, in household of father, Marion Dancy.

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Martha Dancy, age 12, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

"Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 33. Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 120. John W. Booth, age 31, born in Russell Co, VA, son of Stephen and Jane Booth, married on 31 Oct 1889 Martha S. (Dancy) Beavers, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James M. and Sarah Dancy.

Death Records of Putnam Co. WV, white female, date of death 14 Jan 1909. Place of death: Extra. Cause of Death: Tuberculosis. Age: 54. Occupation: Housewife. Married. Husband: John Booth.

Martha married John William BOOTHE 31 Oct 1889, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: B26A4BDB4D714590B1AF5BDD96166253CE3D

Notes:

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as July Ann Dancy, age 9, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Marriage Register Greenbrier Co. WV, page 117, line 38, 13 Apr 1893, Julia A. Dancy, age 20 years born in McDowell Co. WV married Amos Guinn, minister A. A. Hollister.

Groom's Name: Amos G. Guinn
Groom's Birthplace: Summer, W. Va.
Bride's Name: Julia A. Dancy
Bride's Birth Date: 1873
Bride's Birthplace: Mcdowell Co.
Bride's Age: 20
Marriage Date: 13 Apr 1893
Marriage Place: Greenbrier Co., West Virginia
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74842-8
System Origin: West Virginia-VR
Source Film Number: 0595040
Reference Number: 2:3HVGFFN
Collection: West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932

Julia married Amos Colfax GWINN 13 Apr 1893, Greenbier Co. WV. Amos was born , Sumner Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EA0FCB87E99546DA9DE7A1439DCCB9D5489C

Notes:

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Dora B. Dancy, age 8, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Marriage source: Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Register, 1889, p. 106, line 124. William is age 16.

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Dora is in the household of her parents, James and Sarah Dancy listed as their daughter Mary. She is the correct age as Dora, and we have proof of her marriage to Willam Coleman. She has been married for 10 years with 4 children but they are not living with her in her parents household. One daughter, Julie Ann Coleman, age 3, is living with Dora's brother Henry F. Dancy in Nicholas Co.WV for the 1900 census.

Dora married William Noah COLEMAN 28 Nov 1889, Greenbrier Co. WV. William was born Abt 1868, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 59F0D40840054422A0E8746D8173D338381D

Notes:

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as George W. Dancy, age 6, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Register, 1895, p.125, line 104. He is listed as 20 years old, born in McDowell Co. WV.

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, in household14 as head, age 23, married for 4 years, a farmer, he cannot read or write. In the household is his wife Alice, age 29, sons Jessie, age 3, Lawrence, age 2 and Leslie 11 months.

1910 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, household 144, George is listed age age 34, married to his current wife for 8 years, owning his own farm, able to read and write. In his household are his wife Wildie Jane, age 26, sons Jessie age 13, Lawrence, age 12, Lessie age 10, Milburn age 7, Foster age 5, and daughter Mamie age 2.

Groom: George Washington Dancy
Groom's Age: 50 years
Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1881
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Mc Dowell, W. Va.
Bride: Annie Withrow
Bride's Age: 22 years
Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1909
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace: Nicholas, W. Va.
Marriage Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 03 Nov 1931
Marriage Place: Lewisburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Groom's Father: Marion Dancy
Groom's Mother: Sarah Dancy
Bride's Father: Alfred Dorsey
Bride's Mother: Tilda Dorsey
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife:
Bride's Marital Status: Unknown
Bride's Previous Husband:
Film Number: 594328
Digital Folder Number: 4130762
Image Number: 717
Reference Number: p 215
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Marriages, 1853-1970

George married Alice HAMRICK 30 Oct 1895, Greenbrier Co. WV. Alice was born Abt 1872, Greenbrier Co. WV; died 16 Dec 1900, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

George married Wildie Jane DONALDSON Abt 1902, Greenbrier Co. WV. Wildie was born 5 Dec 1883; died 13 Apr 1930, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

George married Annie WITHROW 03 Nov 1931, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co. WV. Annie was born ca 1909, Nicholas C. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 177D2417265547CCA742F68A909C6FC42579

Notes:

1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773. Big Creek District, page 015. Listed as Henry F. Dancy, age 3, in household of father, James M. Dancy.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Register, 1895, p.125, line 124. He is listed as 18 years old, born in McDowell Co. WV.

1900 Census Nicholas Co.WV, Henry is renting a farm. He is 22 years old and has been married 4 years.

In household 247 is his wife Alley, age 27, and his niece July Ann Coleman, age 3, and William Nelson, age 17. July (Julie) Coleman is likely the daughter of Mary Coleman, age 26, listed in the household of her parents James and Sarah Dancy in Greenbrier Co. WV 1900 census. Mary indicates she has 4 living children, but none of them are with her. William Nelson's mother was born in NC, so he could be the son of Amanda, Mary, or Margaret, Catherine or Sarah Emeline Nelson. In the 1880 Census for McDowell Co. WV, Catherine and Sarah used the surname Dancy, but this was not their real father's name. So it is possible they began to use the last name of Nelson as did their older sisters.

1910 Census, Greenbrier Co. WV, household 142, he is a farmer age 32, married for 14 years, no children. With him are his wife Allie, age 37, and his niece Julia Coleman, age 13, and nephew William Dancy, age 10. William is the son of George Dancy and Alice Hamrick. George and his second wife live just 2 farms down from Henry. Julia must be the daughter of Mary Coleman listed in the 1900 census with her parents James and Sarah Dancy. She has 4 living children, but they are not living with her.

Nicholas Co. WV Marriage Register, 1911, page 212, Henry F. Dancy age 28, born in McDowell Co. WV license to wed 4 Apr. 1911. Married 12 April 1911 by S. L. Walker.

Register of deaths, Lewis Co. WV, p. 39 line 3, lists Henry F. Dancy, married, a coal miner dying at the State Hospital on 20 Sep 1934 of melacholia and attempted suicide by cutting his throat, age 56.

Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35616421

Henry married Allie HAMRICK 25 Dec 1895, Greenbrier Co. WV. Allie was born Nov 1872. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Mary Susan BUTCHER 12 Apr 1911, Nicholas Co. WV. Mary was born 16 Jul 1891, WV; died 04 Oct 1955, Scioto Co. OH; was buried , End of Trail Cemetery, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: School teacher
• _UID: B6D640C5A1AF4A51B17FF59ADA3CC297AA31

Notes:

Tombstone DOD is 1874

Taught in a one room school. Said she was meaner than her students and that was how she kept them from misbehaving (childhood remembrance of Cheryl T. Duke) Taught her cousins Nettie and Fannie, daughter of Dock, and her half-sisters.

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora L. Whitaker
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875 [1874]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Jane Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora L Whitaker
Age: 24
Birth Date: Mar 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: School teacher

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora L Harman
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
French Harman 26
Nora L Harman 34
William T Harman 1
James N Harman 4 months
Virginia C Harman 8 [Sister]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora L Harman
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
French Harman 37
Nora L Harman 43
William F Harman 11
James N Harman 10
Anna M Harman 5
Henry G Harman 3 years 11 months
Roy T Harman 1 year 6 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Harman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Education: 9th grade

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Nora Harman
SSN: 267-02-1121
Last Residence: 48229 Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
Born: 18 Mar 1876
Died: Feb 1971
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1966)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119777510

Died:
Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Nora L. Harman [Nora L. Whitaker]
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1876
Birth Place: Virginia
Death Date: 13 Feb 1971
Death Place: Trenton, Wayne, Michigan
Burial Date: 14 Feb 1971
Burial Place: Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Cemetery Name: Whitaker Family
Death Age: 94
Occupation: Hswf [housewife]
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Gender: Female
Street Address: 53 W. Rockwood
Residence: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
Father Name: High Whitaker
FHL Film Number: 2074392

Nora married Beverly French HARMAN. Beverly (son of Kiah or Kish Harman and Mary Ann (Annie) Fuller) was born 10 Nov 1883, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Apr 1955, War, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 24B494E3F06D47BE89B0D2ECEA0A4EF7E1C7

Notes:

Newspaper articles from Morgan Co. KY sent by Gary Whitaker document that Dock was shot around 9 Sep 1904 in West Liberty, KY by Nelson Bishop, a deputy constable, who was arresting him. The shooting took place at the Lee Caskey home near Hazel Green. Dock was shot in his spine and died from his wounds around 12 October 1904. The deputy was arrested and convicted for Dock's death in April, 1908. He was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter. Governor Wilson pardoned Nelson Bishop in April, 1909.

Family lore says Dock was in KY on moonshine business for Bill Whitaker.

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census about Doc. Whitaker
Name: Doc Whitaker
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877 [1875]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Jane Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Docter Whitaker
Age: 24
Birth Date: Jul 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Rutha Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1900
Years Married: 0
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Docter Whitaker 24
Rutha Whitaker 20
H* Whitaker 2 months
Esaw Osbern 25 [boarder]

Died:
Courtesy of Gary Whitaker:
Newspaper article The Citizen, Berea, Madison Co. KY, 12 Oct. 1904

Dock married Rutha Lou ALTIZER 23 Jul 1899, Tazewell Co. VA. Rutha (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson) was born 22 Nov 1879, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Aug 1969, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Moonshiner
• _UID: 4782903439C04CEC85B14F6E1820C2600B65

Notes:

The DOB and DOD are what are on his tombstone. 1900 US Census Tazewell Co VA, listed him as being 21 years old, born Aug, 1878 living in the household of his father, Hiram Whitaker.

Started feud with the Altizers. Shot at Valls Creek, but not killed. Served 9 months at the Moundsville, WV prison for killing Noah Altizer.

Clinch Valley News 05 July 1940
LOCAL NEWS (TAZEWELL)

There are thirty-five or forty men in Tazewell jail for various offences. Many of them are for drunkenness. Three were added to the number Wednesday night, among them being Bill WHITAKER, of "Busthead" who is familiar with the architectural peculiarities of Tazewell's detention house. WHITAKER was arrested by Sergeant RATLIFF, and was charged with selling ABC liquor.


CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William R. Whitaker
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1878 [1876]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Jane Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm R Whitaker
Age: 21
Birth Date: Aug 1878
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker [stepmother]
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Whitaker
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Susie M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
William Whitaker 42
Susie M Whitaker 37
Joseph B Whitaker 4 years 9 months
Alice L Whitaker 3 years 9 months
Fannie J Whitaker 1 year 9 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: William Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
William Whittaker 49
Susie M Whittaker 46
Joseph B Whittaker 14
Alace L Whittaker 13
Fannie J Whittaker 12
Otis Whittaker 10
Charlie Whittaker 8

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: W M Whittaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 95
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Farming
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $3000
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
W M Whittaker 63
Susie Whittaker 56
Charley Whittaker 18


Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Whitaker
County: Tazewell
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1877
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119776519

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: William Whittaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 84
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1876
Death Date: 21 Aug 1960
Death Place: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Registration Date: 26 Aug 1960
Father: Hiram Whittaker
Mother: Jane Nelson
Spouse: Susie Mae Lee
Certificate Number: 1960022441

William married Susie Mae LEE. Susie (daughter of Joseph Calvin Lee and Louisa Haynes) was born 10 Jun 1883, Virginia; died 10 Dec 1971, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

William married Alice SHAW. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 55753FB27E64458BA0C57B14C00FE0001006

Notes:

1900 Federal Census
Name: Mollie B Whitaker
Age: 19
Birth Date: Sep 1880
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia,
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker [stepmother]
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina [Emily Nelson]
Attended School: 5
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes

Having no place to go after the feud escalated, she hired out as household help, and the nature of such employment, and one child, Paul Harman Altizer, out of wedlock.

She is mentioned in the 19 Dec 1907 Tazewell Republican. It sounds as if she had been living in the County Poor Farm.
"List of warrants issued by Superintendent of county farm to paupers outside of farm for six months, ending July 1, 1907.
Maiden Spring District
J. H. Elliott for Mollie Altizer and chidren, $5"





Died:
Not located on 1910 census and three children, Essie, Lora, and James, are listed with their grandparents James Bliss Altizer and Sarah Altizer in Tazewell Co. VA.

Mollie married Noah ALTIZER 3 Jul 1900, Buchanan Co. VA. Noah (son of James Bliss ALTIZER and Sarah Jane Christian) was born 16 Jul 1879, Tazewell County, VA; died 29 Aug 1904, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 51954C7CFB8B4C72A6F9488F9070C26993ED

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mattie Whitaker
Age: 17
Birth Date: Aug 1882
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hiram Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Whitaker [stepmother]
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mattie Wadkins
Age in 1910: 26
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Oblong, Crawford, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank Wadkins
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Frank Wadkins 31
Mattie Wadkins 26

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mattie Watkins
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Oblong, Crawford, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jeff T Watkins
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Jeff T Watkins 41
Mattie Watkins 36
Helen Watkins 11

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mattie Watkins
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1886
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Oblong, Crawford, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: J Frank Watkins
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
J Frank Watkins 52
Mattie Watkins 44

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mattie Watkins
Age: 54
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Stoy, Crawford, Illinois
Street: Stoy Illinois
Inferred Residence in 1935: Stoy, Crawford, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
James F Watkins 62
Mattie Watkins 54


Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Mattie Watkins
SSN: 349-42-5006
Last Residence: 61820 Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Born: 20 Aug 1885
Died: 15 Oct 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (1965)

Mattie married James Frank WATKINS. James was born ca 1878, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 194656EFCFC24F1EAB4107ECE4FCCE81B035

Notes:

died in childhood.

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Sarah C Whitaker
Birth Date: abt 1884
Birth Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Death Date: 10 Sep 1887
Death Place: Bolcher Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 3
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father Name: Hiram Whitaker
Mother Name: Emily Whitaker
FHL Film Number: 2048586

Other Events:

• _UID: 2C698F07DC9A46D8A3A3C6B2E087E15A1F32

Notes:

1880 census for McDowell Co. WV, she is living in household 126, age 1, with parents James and Margaret Nelson.

Other Events:

• _UID: 5DE0604CE68646058F123D93F551926C5519

Notes:

1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, Page 177B, Family #76. Listed as Mary C. Brewster, age 6, born in Aug 1893, in VA, in household of step-father, Robert Brewster, with mother, Mary Brown Nelson Brewster.

Other Events:

• _UID: DF312AA431654678993C9CAB772BC7D38A2F

Notes:

1880 census McDowell Co. WV, listed as age 1 in household 106 of William and Sarah Whitt and is listed as a cousin. Her mother Mary is listed as age 20, a cook/servant who is unable to read and write.

"Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV",1896, page 267. John Dunford, age 20, born in Russell Co. VA, married on 8 May 1896 Elizabeth Nelson, age 19, born in McDowell Co. WV,in McDowell Co, WV. He is the son of Wesley and Eliza Dunford, and she is the daughter of Mary Nelson. Married by G. F. Brewster.

Elizabeth married John DUNFORD 8 May 1896, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1878EE82EFF94B6C9B17AC02967E3781CB13

Notes:

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, in household16 of father John W. Dancy, listed as age 9. May have been a son from a previous marriage.

Clay Co. WV Marriage Registry 1927 p. 113. license given 17 May 1927 to Frank Dancy, age 36, born Greenbrier Co. WV. Marriage performed 19 May 1927 by Thomas Brooks, Minister of M.E. Church (South) at the Strange Creek parsonage.

Frank married Virgie DEMASTERS 19 May 1927. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: BB6220F7ED4249B89EE5E2DB2166628916C6

Notes:

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, in household16 of father John W. Dancy, listed as age 8.

Clay Co. WV Marriage Register 1915, page 102. He is 22 years old. born in Greenbrier Co. WV, license given 16 Mar 1915. They were married 16 Mar 1915 by W. H. Hamrick.

Registry of Death, Nicholas Co. WV. Arthur L. Dancy, born Jehsville WV,, died Jan. 11, 1955 in VA Hospital, Pittsburg. Occupation: Farmer Father: John Dancy. Mother: Sarah Thomas. Cause of death: Lung cancer, spread to diaphram and lateral chest wall. Contributing: Broncho-pneumonia and pulmonary empheyema.

Arthur married Lillie NICHOLAS 16 Mar 1915, Clay Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C6752288944648279DF1886EE94228F3F8A2

Notes:

Nicholas Co. WV Birth Registery, 1894, p. 3, line 14 Mother is listed as Sarah Dancy.

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, in household16 of father John W. Dancy, listed as age 6.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage License Registry 1920, page 143, lists his age as 26, born in Greenbrier Co. WV. Minster W. H. DuBose certifies they were married 23 Nov 1920 in Lewisburg, WV. There is a notation at the top of the license "Father was here."

West Virginia Death Certificate, resided in Williamsburg, Greenbrier Co. WV, occupation constable, cause of death accidental gunshot wound of abdomen and chest. Contributing cause was hemorrhage. Location was at his home.

William married Renda NELSON 23 Nov 1920, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 47F2B2A6A29A413FB0C2935ADF72104552F8

Notes:

1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV, Williamsburg district, listed as age 1 in household of father John W. Dancy, with mother Angeline.

Birthdate, West VA Vital Records, Greenbrier Co. 1898, p. 325, line 35.

DOD: Social Security Death Index

Notes:

Birth Record:
Name: Lloyd Washington Gwinn
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1894
Birthplace: Jettsville, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Father's Name: Amos Colfax Gwinn
Mother's Name: Julia Ann Dancy
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01294-2
System Origin: WestVirginia-ODM
Source Film Number: 1992599
Reference Number:
Collection: West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928

Notes:

Birth Record:
Name: Lelia Bell Gwinn
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1899
Birthplace: Jettsville, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Father's Name: Amos C. Gwinn
Mother's Name: Julia Ann Dancy
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01291-8
System Origin: West Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 1992594
Reference Number: cn 51009
Collection: West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928

Notes:

Birth Record:
Name: Esta Harriet Gwinn
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 12 May 1906
Birthplace: Jettsville, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Father's Name: Amos C. Gwinn
Mother's Name: Julia Ann Dancy
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01294-9
System Origin: West Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 1992812
Reference Number: cn 7997
Collection: West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928

Notes:

Death Record
Name: Harry M. Gwinn
Death Date: 04 Jul 1963
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Male
Age: 60 years
Estimated Birth Year: 26 Sep 1902
Birth Place: W. Va.
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Amos C. Gwinn
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Julia A. Dancy
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Ret. Miner
Street Address:
Residence: Jettsville, Nicholas, W. Va.
Cemetery: Wallace Mem. Cem.
Burial Place: Clintonville, W. Va.
Burial Date: 06 Jul 1963
Film Number: 800215
Digital Folder Number: 4229103
Image Number: 100
Source: County Records
Reference Number: v 14 p 1963
Collection: West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1970

Notes:

Birth Record
Name: Alice Margaret Coleman
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 22 Jan 1896
Birthplace: Jettsville, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Father's Name: William Noah Coleman
Mother's Name: Dora Belle Dancy
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01294-6
System Origin: West Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 1992600
Reference Number: cn 70044
Collection: West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928

Other Events:

• _UID: D12A46443AD64B849D5C4A5833C6B47C282C

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1897, p. 317, line 29.

1910 Census, Greenbrier Co. WV, household 142, listed niece Julia Coleman, age 13 in household of her uncle Henry Dancy. Julia must be the daughter of Mary Coleman listed in the 1900 census with her parents James and Sarah Dancy. She has 4 living children, but they are not living with her.

Other Events:

• _UID: 03D9EB9E62FC4AF48A90E3470C4C4FCAB61C

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Register, 1892, page 258, line 31.

Have not been able to locate him in the 1910 Census. He may have died, living or been adopted as cannot locate this father either.

Other Events:

• _UID: F08F610B06EF43F5BBA4E755061F4387A2EF

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1896, p.299, line 12.

1900 Census listed in household 14 Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg district of father George W. Dancy. Age is given as 3.

1910 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamburg district, in household 144 of father George Dancy, listed as age 13.

DOD is from J. R. Hamrick hamrickjr@tx.rr.com. He also says that Jessies was born in Friars Hill, Greenbrier Co. WV.

1920 Census he is in Kruft, Germany, with Military and Naval Forces.

1930 Census Corozal Army Post, Balboa District, Panama Canal Zone

Social Security Death Index
Birth: 17 Oct 1896
Death: Nov 1980 - Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico,

Jessie married Narcis KRAUSE [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 92212FD03BE64CEDA4967D6AF65FEABB27E2

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1897, p. 317, line 39.

1900 Census in household 14 Greenbrier Co. Williamsburg district of father George W. Dancy. Age is given as 2.

1910 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamburg district, in household 144 of father George Dancy, listed as age 12.

1920 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, household 118 of George Dancy as his son age 22, unable to read and write, working as a sawyer in a lumber camp.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Register, 1921, p. 266. Lawrence F. Dancy, age 24, and Bertha Viers, age 24, married 22 June, 1921 by E. G, Helmmtoller at Williamsburg, WV.


WV Death Certificate has his occuation as a miner and puts cause of death as killed in a slate fall, head crushed, and fractured right arm. He was residing in Rupert, Greenbrier Co. WV.

Info is from J. R. Hamrick hamrickjr@tx.rr.com.
Birth: 1897 in Friars Hill, Greenbriar, WV
Death: 1946 in Quinwood,Greenbriar, WV

1930 Census
Name: Lawrence F Dancy
Spouse: Bertha
Birth: abt 1895 - West Virginia
Residence: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia

World War I Draft Registration Card
Name: Lawrance Fayette Dancey
Birth: 7 Oct 1897
Residence: Greenbrier, West Virginia

Lawrence married Bertha VIERS 22 Jun 1921, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F56209ADD92A469EB08CF877B1AA544290BC

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1899, p.312, line 7.

1900 census listed in household 14 Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg district of father George W. Dancy. Age is given as 11/12.

1910 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamburg district, in household 144 of father George Dancy, listed as age 10.

1920 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, household 118 of George Dancy as his son age 20, able to read and write, working as a teamster in a lumber camp.

Info is from J. R. Hamrick hamrickjr@tx.rr.com.
# Birth: 1982 in Friars Hill, Greenbriar, WV
# Death: 1982 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL

Other Events:

• _UID: 756E93B515CD477B943930D01758F3110F9B

Notes:

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1900, p.3, line 30,

Info from J. R. Hamrick hamrickjr@tx.rr.com

Not listed on 1900 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, so he must have been born after the census was taken.

1910 Census, Greenbrier Co. WV, household 142, he is listed as nephew William Dancy, age 10 in household of Henry Dancy. William is the son of George Dancy and Alice Hamrick. George and his second wife live just 2 farms down from Henry.

Other Events:

• _UID: EA42159B055D4F699D4B4C1ACB526BDAA696

Notes:

Greenbrier WV Birth Register, 1905, page 77 line 38 1/2, parents George W. Dancy and Jane Dancy.

Listed on 1910 Census for Williamsburg District of Greenbrier Co. WV in household 143 of George Dancy as his son, age 5.

1920 Census Greenbrier Co. WV Williamsburg District, household 118 of George Dancy as his son age 14, attending school, able to read and write.

Greenbrier Co. WV Marriage Registry, 1926, p. 112, Foster Ireland Dancy, age 21, son of George W. and W. J. Dancy, and Maude Ellen Cochren, age 18, daughter of Harrison and Rachel Cochren married 16 Nov, 1926 by Harry Pl Baker of Lewisburg, WV. Note at top of marriage license is that father was present and gave his consent.

Foster married Maude Ellen COCHREN 16 Nov 1926, Greenbrier Co. WV. Maude was born 1908. [Group Sheet]

Mamie married John Hobert QUESENBERRY [Group Sheet]

Linnie married Cecil Herbert CARR [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 5849C19F8F2A4F90894CEAE0705884C94DE1

Notes:

1900 Census, Nicholas Co. WV, indicates Henry and Allie had one child between 1895 and 1900 who died.

Greenbrier Co. WV Birth Registery, 1896, p.299, line 11, Ida M. Dancy born to father Frank Dancy and mother Allie Dancy.

Greenbrier Co. WV Death Register, 1896, p.117, line 15, cause of death unknown. age 1 mo. 12 days

Notes:

Grave locator:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35616452

Notes:

Grave locator:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63431157

Notes:

Grave locator:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63470386

Julia married Bernard Carl Williams. Bernard was born 17 May 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Aug 1990, Portsmouth Scioto Co. OH; was buried , Sunset Memorial Gardens, Scioto Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: CBBA9AD751A640B3AC6617E83F12BA7E7A06

Notes:

Tombstone indicates he was a TEC4 in the US Army in World War II.

Spent time in jail. Lived at cottage on hill above the home built by Newton Hubbard Whitaker. Conned Rosa Whitaker Shepherd into signing a note so he could buy a used Buick Skylark from Nancy Whitaker Tate, mother of Cheryl Tate Duke. He never repaid the loan. When he died, his daughter, Patricia, came and claimed his life insurance money, returned to Indiana, but never repaid Rosa the money.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James N Harman
Age in 1910: 4 months
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: \Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James N Harman
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Newton Harman
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Bend, Fulton, Georgia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Prisoner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Newton Harman
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Education: High School, 2 years
Occupation: Farmer
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 35
Income: 400
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
French Harman 56
Nora Harman 64
Grat Harman 24
Newton Harman 30
Margaret Harman 22
Kathryn Harman 4 [daughter]
Cormen Perkins 18 [lodger]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119777360

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: James Harman
SSN: 231-14-8048
Last Residence: 46767 Ligonier, Noble, Indiana
Born: 17 Dec 1909
Died: Jul 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Margaret. Margaret was born ca 1918, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He was a hobo as a young man and traveled during the Depression. Later had a radio repair shop in War, WV. Moved to Florida. Had 5 children.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Harman
Age in 1910: 1
Birth Year: 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Harman
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 Census, McDowell Co. WV. Listed as a boarder in home of John W. Gates. Taft was listed as age 21, single, literate, laborer in a coal mine, born in VA, both parents born in VA.

William married Juanita Freeman 31 Mar 1936, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV. Juanita was born ca 1914, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 00157C332C3849D2B7A9E37923331A0372B0

Notes:

died at Thelma Christian's home. She was in her early 20's. Cause of death was unknown.

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census about Anna M Harman
Name: Anna M Harman
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Birth:
DOB calculated from death certificate.

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4665146&Type=Death

Other Events:

• _UID: 301211FA256F4DC2A20835D4C265F1CC8792

Notes:

was in jail most of his adult life because of moonshining.

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry G Harman
Age: 3 years 11 months
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census about Grat Harman
Name: Grat Harman
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of French and Nora Harman]
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Education: 7th grade
Occupation: Farmer
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
French Harman 56
Nora Harman 64
Grat Harman 24
Newton Harman 30
Margaret Harman 22 [sister-in-law]
Kathryn Harman 4 [niece]
Cormen Perkins 18 [lodger]

Died:
Death certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1209591&Type=Death

Henry married Mildred Marie Perkins 02 Sep 1949, War, McDowell Co. WV. Mildred was born ca 1931, Caretta, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Moonshiner
• _UID: 493EA58F8B5B4E5CBDF5720D3C67399DF5EC

Notes:

Worked with his father. Spent time in jail for illegal alcohol manufacturing. Migrated to MI, worked for automobile car makers.

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Roy T Harman
Age: 1 year 6 months
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: French Harman
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora L Harman
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Roy Harman
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Home in 1940: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Institution: Kanawha County Jail
Education: High School, 1 year


HARMAN,
v.
UNITED STATES
United States Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
Argued June 20, 1952
Decided Sept. 25, 1952

J. Raymond Gordon, Charleston, W.Va., for appellant.

Philip A. Baer, Asst. U.S. Atty., Huntington, W.Va. (A. Garnett Thompson, U.S. Atty., Charleston, W.Va., on brief), for appellee.

Before PARKER, Chief Judge, SOPER, Circuit Judge, and PAUL, District judge.

PARKER, Chief Judge

This is an appeal in a proceeding instituted under 26 U.S.C. §§ 2831, 3116 and 3321, for the forfeiture of an automobile truck which it was alleged had been used to convey materials and necessary equipment to an illicit distillery by one Roy Harman. Lucille Harman filed an intervening petition claiming that she was the owner of the truck and that she had no knowledge that it was being used in violation of the internal revenue laws. A jury trial was had, and in response to issues submitted to them the jury found that the truck was used by Roy Harman to haul materials for use in making moonshine whiskey and that Lucille Harman knew or had reason to believe that it was being used for that purpose. Judgment of forfeiture was entered on this verdict and Lucille Harman has appealed

A large moonshine still was discovered by officers near the home of Beverly French Harman in McDowell County, West Virginia, so situated that it could not well have been operated without the use of a truck for the purpose of conveying materials and utensils to a nearby point. Roy Harman was the son of Beverly French Harman and the brother of Newton Harman and Gratin Harman who were definitely shown to have been engaged with David Robert Stevenson in operating the still. There was evidence that Roy Harman was closely associated with Newton Harman, that he made frequent visits to the Beverly French Harman home and that he used a truck to haul sugar, middlings, grain, yeast and other supplies to a point near the distillery. No one connected with the distillery except Roy Harman had the use of a car or truck. The truck in question was bought and paid for by him and he operated it. Although the title was placed in the name of Lucille Harman, a girl whom he was engaged to be married, she paid nothing towards purchasing it and had nothing to do with its operation, except that she frequently rode around in it with him. This evidence was clearly sufficient to take the case to the jury.

Equally lacking in merit is the contention with respect to the examination and testimony of the witness Stevenson. This witness had given a statement to government counsel to the effect that Roy Harman had hauled sugar, middlings, yeast and jugs on a Ford pick up truck to a point about 200 yards above the Harman house in the direction of the distillery. When called to the stand by the prosecution he gave testimony in conflict with this statement, whereupon counsel for the prosecution asked leave to cross examine him as a hostile witness. This was allowed and the witness admitted giving the statement and testified that it was the truth.

There is nothing in the contention that the court erred in allowing the jury to consider the statement as evidence in the case instead of limiting it to impeachment of the testimony of the witness. When the witness testified that the statement was true it became a part of his testimony, and not mere matter of impeachment, and was to be weighed by the jury along with the other testimony he had given.

The third question is whether the proceeding for condemnation must fail because the truck was taken into possession for the purpose of the proceeding, not from Roy Harman or the claimant, but from state officers who had seized and searched it when arresting Roy Harman without a warrant. No question is presented with respect to the admissibility of evidence obtained as the result of an unlawful search and seizure, for no such evidence was offered. Forfeiture is asked not on account of what was found at the time of seizure but of what had occurred prior thereto; and vehicles may be forfeited for violations of law occurring prior to seizure as well as when they are seized flagrante delicto.

The fact that the state officers may have had no authority to seize the truck when arresting Harman is immaterial, for they yielded possession to the federal authorities for the purposes of this proceeding; and it is well settled that 'where property declared by a federal statute to be forfeited, because used in violation of federal law, is seized by one having no authority to do so, the United States may adopt the seizure with the same effect as if it had originally been made by one duly authorized.

We can see no reason for doubting the soundness of these principles when the forfeiture is dependent upon subsequent events any more than when it occurs at the time of the seizure, although it was argued that there was a difference. They seem to us to embody good sense. The exclusion of evidence obtained by an unlawful search and seizure stand on a different ground.

Roy married Lucille Harmon 02 Sep 1953, Welch, McDowell Co. WV. Lucille was born ca 1929, Warriormine, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 0557FDC45FA44A69AE8FCF5E4590902ED063

Other Events:

• _UID: 52A2662BE3544119897E8E938113FD09D839

Notes:

Some Whitaker relatives think he may have been adopted.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Harune Whitaker [Harman Whitaker]
Age: 2 months
Birth Date: Apr 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Docter Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rutha Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harman H Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harman H Whitaker
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes



Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Harman Whitaker
County: Tazewell
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 4 May 1900
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whitaker&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=42595639&df=all&

Other Events:

• _UID: B75C50282BC2417A89888EA73FB4BD2049B3

Notes:

She and her mother, Ruthie lived in small house by Bill Whitaker in Baptist Valley Tazewell Co. VA. Cheryl Tate Duke remembers visiting them as a child, and still has a doll they gave her.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lyda F Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whiteaker 30
Harman H Whiteaker 10
Lyda F Whiteaker 8
Louima L Whiteaker 6
Elizabeth L Altizer 66 [grandmother]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lydia F Whitaker
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Ruth L Whitaker 40
Harman H Whitaker 19
Lydia F Whitaker 18
Louanna L Whitaker 16
Elizabeth Whitaker 75 [grandmother]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: L Fay Altizer
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 50
Elizabeth L Altizer 86 [grandmother]
L Fay Altizer 28
Harold B Altizer 3 years 7 months
Judith W Altizer 1 year 1 month

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Fay Altizer
Respondent: Yes
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Wife [daughter]
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $10
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Household Members:
Ruth Whittaker 60
Fay Altizer 38
Harald C Altizer 13
Judith Altizer 11

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Fay W. Altizer
SSN: 224-74-0269
Last Residence: 24605 Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 27 Oct 1901
Died: 8 Dec 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1966)

Lydia married Charles ALTIZER. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D3BA243A20064192AC17DF3E819BDC3DF9A9

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Louima L Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whiteaker 30
Harman H Whiteaker 10
Lyda F Whiteaker 8
Louima L Whiteaker 6
Elizabeth L Altizer 66 [grandmother]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Louanna L Whitaker
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ruth L Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 40
Harman H Whitaker 19
Lydia F Whitaker 18
Louanna L Whitaker 16
Elizabeth Whitaker 75 [grandmother]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Letitia Altizer
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Lolester Altizer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lolester Altizer 28
Letitia Altizer 26

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lettie Altizer
Respondent: Yes
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: County Road 612
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
L Lester Altizer 36
Lettie Altizer 35
Geraldine Altizer 8

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Lehtia Altizer
SSN: 229-46-8229
Last Residence: 24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 5 Dec 1903
Died: Aug 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1954)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=altizer&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=17560494&df=all&

Letitia married Lolester ALTIZER. Lolester (son of Joseph Altizer and Fannie Whitt) was born 28 Mar 1902, Tazewell Co. VA; died Mar 1974, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 787905C9B5D644D9806DAFF0FB040C222000

Notes:

He was a 1933 graduate of Richlands High School and was a star football player. He was a WWII U. S. Army Veteran and was a member of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post No. 9640 of Richlands.

Occupation: Wholesale grocer, operator of Whitaker's Market

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph B Whitaker
Age: 4 years 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1916 [abt 1915]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph B Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1916
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: William Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 Census
Name: J D Whittaker [ J B]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Ohio [Virginia]
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 94
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Peddler, produce
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $10
Highest Grade Completed: H4
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
J D Whittaker 25
Helen Whittaker 25
Francis Whittaker 5
Joe Whittaker 3

OBITUARY

CEDAR LUFF - Mr. Joseph B. Whitaker, 86, of Route 1, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at a Bristol Tennessee hospital following a long illness.

He was born at Indian, Va. and was a son of the late William and Susie Mae Lee Whitaker, both of Tazewell County, Va.

He was a life long resident of the Cedar Bluff area and former owner of Whitaker's Market at Cedar Bluff. He was a 1933 graduate of Richlands High School, where he was a star football player. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of te Casey-Shortt VFW Post No. 9640 of Richlands.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Helen McBrayer Whitaker; one son, James R. Whitaker; and two sisters, Fannie Dean and Alice Luttrell.
Survivors are: one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs Branch (Frances) McGlothlin of Cedar Bluff; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Hilda Whitaker of Savannah, Georgia; Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Roselma Whitaker of Dublin, Va.; two brothers, Willam Otis Whitaker of Danville, Va., and Charlie Lee Whitaker of Windsor, Conn.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. Interment will follow in the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands. Paulbearers will be James Whitaker, Mack Whitaker, Bill Luttrell, Joseph Whitaker, Gary Wallace, Brent Humphries, and Joseph Michael Whitaker, Members of the Casey-Short Post 9640 of Richlands and the Disabled American Veterans Tazewell County Chapter 31 will conduct military graveside rites.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Joseph B. Whitaker
SSN: 223-42-4035
Last Residence: 37620 Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Born: 26 May 1915
Died: 10 Feb 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54562992

Inscription:
PFC US ARMY
WORLD WAR II

Died:
Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Joseph B Whitaker
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 25 May 1915
Death Date: 10 Feb 2002
Cemetery: Hankins Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Richlands, VA 24641

Joseph married Helen Frances MCBRAYER. Helen (daughter of Charles William McBrayer and Georgianna Marsh) was born 05 Jan 1915, Porsmouth, Scotio Co. OH; died 14 Feb 2000, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Hankins Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8BCB707CE3124C0783CBE6A1DDAD2C3449D7

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alice L Whitaker
Age: 3 years 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1917 [abt 1916]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alace L Whittaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: William Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Alice Luttrell
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law
Home in 1940: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: Gillespie Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Theodore M Luttrell 74
Senah Luttrell 68
William D Luttrell 33
Alice Luttrell 23


Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Alice L. Luttrell
SSN: 232-94-1300
Last Residence: 24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 2 Dec 1916
Died: 12 Nov 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1972)

Alice married William Denny LUTTRELL. William was born 01 Jan 1907, Tazewell Co. VA; died Dec 1987, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: A3C493E32BEE42A3ADB2841DE930CB0CCB8F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie J Whitaker
Age: 1 year 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1919 [abt 1918]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie J Whittaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: William Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Fannie W. Dean
SSN: 234-09-3564
Last Residence: 24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Born: 15 Mar 1918
Died: 7 Jul 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Fannie married Franklin DEAN. Franklin was born ca 1914, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 91E7D6DD172B406898AFB3683183F2EC097B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Otis Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: William Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: William Otis Whittaker
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
House Number: 206 1/2
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Occupation: Clerical
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 6
Income: $90
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Lorenya J Johnson 34
Marietta Johnson 34
Forrest F Sowman 45
William Otis Whittaker 20

OBITUARY

Danville Register and Bee, May 27,2011

William Otis Whittaker, 91, of 406 Lansbury Drive, Danville, Virginia, died at his home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Born January 17, 1920, in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, he was married for 57 years to his beloved wife Rosa Spencer Whittaker who predeceased him in 2003. He was the son of the late William R. Whittaker and Susie Lee Whittaker both of Tazewell County, Virginia. Mr. Whittaker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was a member of Grace Design United Methodist Church in Danville for 51 years. While his involvement in Grace Design was reduced because of illness over the past few years, he formerly was an active member of the church choir, Sunday school and numerous church committees. He and his wife loved the church and their church family.

Mr. Whittaker graduated from Bluefield West Virginia Business College with the equivalent of an associate degree in business. After working as a bookkeeper for two years he entered the United States Navy. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the South Pacific theater of operations.

A retiree for the past 29 years, he was employed, during most of his working life, in sales as a regional salesman for Andrew Jergens, Inc., a health and beauty aids company headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. As a regional salesman, he covered south-central Virginia and north-central North Carolina. While employed with Andrew Jergens, Mr. Whittaker was frequently recognized by the company for his exceptional sales results, his work ethic and his customer service initiatives. After retiring from Jergens, he managed several stations for the A. T. Williams Oil Company of Winston Salem.

He is survived by two daughters, Joyce W. Sparks of Danville and Janet W. Swann of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a son, William Donald Whittaker of Rockville, Maryland; five grandchildren, Kerry L. Sparks of Eagle River, Alaska, Scott A. Swann of Boulder, Colorado, Joshua P. Whittaker of Danville, Jeremy R. Swann of Virginia Beach, and Ann W. Harris of Durham, North Carolina; six great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, and one brother, Charlie Whittaker of Windsor, Connecticut. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, he was predeceased by two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Mr. Whittaker will be held at Grace Design United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Dr. James Siddons, officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service and will be at the residence on Lansbury Drive after the service for further visitation. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Grace Design United Methodist Church, 1064 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540.

Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: William O. Whittaker
Last Residence: 24540 Danville, Danville City, Virginia
Born: 17 Jan 1920
Died: 24 May 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: William Otis Whitaker
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1920
Birth Place: Tazewell Co. VA



Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whittaker&GSiman=1&GScid=50621&GRid=113080338&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: William Otis Whittaker
Death Date: 24 May 2011
Death Place: Danville, Virginia

William married Rosa Mae SPENCER 01 Sep 1945, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. Rosa (daughter of William Hannah Spencer and Nita Long) was born 24 Oct 1921, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV; died 27 Nov 2003, Danville, VA; was buried , Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 94F584D4938D4A05A3DCA76FEDFAAD8B0453

Notes:

Son Sherrill Neilson, by first wife, was a famous gospel singer.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charlie Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: William Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susie M Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Charley Whittaker
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
House Number: 95
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
W M Whittaker 63
Susie Whittaker 56
Charley Whittaker 18

YEAR BOOK

School Yearbooks
Name: Charlie Whittaker
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Estimated Age: 16
School: Richlands High School
School Location: Richlands, Virginia
Year: 1938
Yearbook Title: Reminiscences

OBITUARY

Charlie Lee Whitaker, 91, of Windsor, beloved husband of the late Jeannette "Jan" Whitaker, passed away Monday (September 2, 2013) in his home.

Son of the late William Riley Whitaker and Susie Mae (Lee) Whitaker, Charlie was born in Cedar Bluff, Virginia on October 8, 1921. After four years of playing football at Richlands High School in Tazewell County, Charlie graduated and enlisted in the United States Army in 1940. He honorably served during World War II in the Army Air Corps receiving the rank of Staff Sergeant in May of 1942. Upon the completion of his military service, Charlie relocated to Connecticut where he worked for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford for many years retiring as the General Foreman.

He leaves a son, Gary L. Whitaker and his wife Margie Nolan Whitaker of Windsor; a daughter, Jane Whitaker of Windsor; a grandson, Nolan L. Whitaker; and a special niece, Frances McGlothin of Cedar Bluff, VA. In addition to his wife Jan, Charlie was predeceased by a son, Sherrill "Shaun" Nielsen, three brothers, and four sisters.

His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday in the chapel of Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue in Windsor with burial and military honors following at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Masonicare Partners: Home Health and Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Charlie Whitaker
Born: 8 Oct 1921
Died: 2 Sep 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Connecticut (Before 1951)

Charlie married Virginia Evelyn Jackson. [Group Sheet]

Charlie married Jeannette JARRY 20 Jul 1947. Jeannette was born 20 Aug 1923, Newark, Essex Co. NJ; died 25 Apr 2012, Windsor, Hartford Co. CT; was buried , Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Windsor, Hartford Co. CT. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 34A0C2EE90504EB496016DE6F3B516A9B765

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Buried in Whitaker Cemetery, Indian Creek Rd., Tazewell Co. Grave has no marker.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119776823

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• _UID: 893315344465454092652E0EC956872733D8

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• _UID: AAC500D222D146D4B1986A78BF04C9464BFC

Thelma married Clarence Edward CHAMBERS. Clarence (son of Robert G. CHAMBERS and Florence Moore) was born 23 Jul 1910, Buchanan Co. VA; died 04 Aug 1941, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Chambers Cemetery, Shortt Gap, Buchanan Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 9F3A90A3DBBC4A4FB6D7FC3EA31B09461064

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CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Essie Altizer
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James B Altizer 55
Sarah J Altizer 50
Bliss Altizer 21
Graham Altizer 16
Josie E Altizer 14
Dora A Altizer 10
Millie A Beavers 13
Essie Altizer 8
Lora Altizer 7
Jesse J Altizer 5

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Essie Altizer
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
James B Altizer 64
Sarah Altizer 61
Dora A Altizer 20
Essie Altizer 18
Lora Altizer 16
Jessee Altizer 14


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=altizer&GSiman=1&GScid=49815&GRid=16988942&

Essie married Samuel Walker ALTIZER 12 Jun 1924, McDowell Co. W. Va. Samuel (son of William Riley ALTIZER and Sarilda Jane HARRISON) was born 2 Feb 1900, Tazewell Co., VA; died 7 Dec 1971, Richlands, VA; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 48700DFC45E944039BBABCAFE4F6CE7412D7

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CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lola Altizer
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James B Altizer 55
Sarah J Altizer 50
Bliss Altizer 21
Graham Altizer 16
Josie E Altizer 14
Dora A Altizer 10
Millie A Beavers 13
Essie Altizer 8
Lora Altizer 7
Jesse J Altizer 5

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lora Altizer
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
James B Altizer 64
Sarah Altizer 61
Dora A Altizer 20
Essie Altizer 18
Lora Altizer 16
Jessee Altizer 14


OBITUARY

Bluefield Daily Telegraph
11 Nov. 2006

TUCSON, Ariz. ? Ms. Lora Davidson, 103, of Tucson, formerly of Kopperston, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2006 at her home among her loving family.

She was born in Tazewell County, Va. and she was the daughter of the late Noah and Molly Whitaker Altizer, both Tazewell County natives.

She had made her home in Kopperston for 57 years before moving to Tucson, Ariz., where she resided for the last 10 years. Lora was of the Methodist faith and had lived a full and prosperous life. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rufus A. Davidson, one sister, Essie Altizer and one brother, James Altizer.

Survivors include: Her adopted granddaughter, Sandra Lucento of Tucson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Lora Davidson will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. David Brannock officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends.

Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands.

Lora married Rufus A. DAVIDSON 17 Jun 1920, McDowell Co. WV. Rufus (son of John Henry Davidson and Martha Shone BEAVERS) was born 6 Oct 1899, Vallscreek, WV; died Sep 1978, Koperston, WV. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 867B29FE64634F0EB0D4B076000892A939DD

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CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Jesse J Altizer
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James B Altizer 55
Sarah J Altizer 50
Bliss Altizer 21
Graham Altizer 16
Josie E Altizer 14
Dora A Altizer 10
Millie A Beavers 13
Essie Altizer 8
Lora Altizer 7
Jesse J Altizer 5

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Jessee Altizer
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
James B Altizer 64
Sarah Altizer 61
Dora A Altizer 20
Essie Altizer 18
Lora Altizer 16
Jessee Altizer 14

1940 Census
Name: James Altieri [James Altizer]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Inmate
Home in 1940: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Map of Home in 1940:
Inferred Residence in 1935: Tazewell
Residence in 1935: Tazewell
Institution: Tazewell Co Jail
Occupation: Miner
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 2
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 560
Income Other Sources: No

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: James Altizer
Race: White
Age: 30
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1912
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia
Employer: Pocahontas Fuel Co
Height: 5 5
Weight: 130
Complexion: Dark
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Noah Altizer

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: James Altizer
SSN: 228-07-2435
Last Residence: 24609 Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Born: 12 Feb 1905
Died: Dec 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/tazewell/cemeteries/altizer1.txt

Located off the Rt. 627, Bandy Road, Bandy, Virginia. Go to the top of Whitaker Ridge. The
cemetery is located on the left about one mile from the top.

ALTIZER, James - age 74 - born 1905 - died December 22, 1979 (son of Noah Alitzer)


Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912?2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.

Name: James Altizer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 74
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1905
Death Date: 22 Dec 1979
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia
Cause of Death: hemorrhage of esophagus, cirrhosis of the liver
Registration Date: 21 Apr 1980
Father: Noah Altizer
Mother: Mollie Whittaker
Spouse: Pauline Altizer
Occupation: Retired Laborer
Informant: Pauline Altizer
Certificate Number: 1979040186

James married Sallie Pauline BEAVERS 31 Jul 1943, Tazewell Co VA. Sallie was born 1921, Tazewell Co VA; died 15 Oct 1993, Cedar Bluff, VA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: E2DEF08E85364F75B287B79D77FEC5139748

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Was raised by someone else. Would vist Thelma Pack Christian and Tom Christian at their home in Baptist Valley.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul H Christian
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Adopted Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
He was living with Thomas C. Christian and Euphemia Allyfair Chambers Christian. In this census he is listed as an adopted child.

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harman Altizer
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
He was living with Thomas C. Christian and Euphemia Allyfair Chambers Christian. He is now using Altizer as his last name

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• _UID: 40C993BD86044370843994E483897694E12E

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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Helen Watkins
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Oblong, Crawford, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jeff T Watkins
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Mattie Watkins
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Helen married Frank LYNN. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 5C4BACD3064B41968A989D504C70FDDAF09F

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• _UID: 4BF7E01734354633BA9FE28CC487F7799D0F

Notes:

WV Death Certificate lists his parents are Lawrence Dancy and Betha Viers, age 1 year 19 months, cause of death dystentary and meningitis.