John Mastin CHARLES: Appalachian Aristocracy

1877 -

Generation: 1

John Mastin CHARLES was born ca 1877, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John M. Charles
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: VA.
Mother's Name: Sarah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John Charles
Age: 23
Birth Date: Apr 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lucindia Charles
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
John Charles 23
Lucindia Charles 21

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Charles
Age in 1910: 33
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sally Charles
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

John married Lucinda Rose 11 Jun 1899, McDowell Co. WV. Lucinda was born ca 1881, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Alifair CHARLES was born 08 Apr 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 31 Oct 1981, Henrico Co. VA.
3. Henry CHARLES was born 12 May 1906, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 May 1944, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co. WV.
4. James CHARLES was born 24 Apr 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jul 1992, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA.

John married Sarah Rasnake 13 Feb 1919, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah was born 20 Apr 1903, Buchanan Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1974, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

5. George W. CHARLES was born 27 Aug 1924, Missouri; died 17 Jul 2008, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.
6. Lawrence CHARLES was born 05 Aug 1926, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1994, Noble Co. IN.
7. Gertrude CHARLES was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.
8. John Louis CHARLES was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.
9. Landan CHARLES was born 22 Sep 1936, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Jul 1988, McDowell Co. WV.

Generation: 2

Alifair CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 08 Apr 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 31 Oct 1981, Henrico Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Alafair Charles [Alifair]
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lucinda Charles
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Alafair Rasnick
SSN: 229-42-8029
Last Residence: 23192 Montpelier, Hanover, Virginia
Born: 8 Apr 1903
Died: Oct 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1951)

Alifair married William Rasnake 17 Apr 1919, McDowell Co. WV. William was born ca 1900, Buchanan Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Henry CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 12 May 1906, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 May 1944, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Charles
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lucinda Charles
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry W Charles
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles [Stepmother]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Charles
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Coal Loader
Industry: Coal Mines
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1.00
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Weeks Worked in 1939: 25
Income: $600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Henry Charles 33
Ethyl Charles 24
Willard Charles 5
Claud Charles 3
Ellis Charles 1
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=charles&GSiman=1&GScid=761463&GRid=93606484&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2622325&Type=Death

Henry married Ethyl Rasnake 01 Jan 1934, McDowell Co. WV. Ethyl was born ca 1912, Dickenson Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

10. Willard CHARLES was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.
11. Claude CHARLES was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.
12. Ellis CHARLES was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.

James CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 24 Apr 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jul 1992, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James Charles
Age in 1910: 1
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lucinda Charles
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James G Charles
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles [Stepmother]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James Charles
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Motorman, coal mines
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 21
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: $700
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
James Charles 30
Lula Charles 1 8
Shirley M Charles 8 months
Lizzie Dunford 65 [mother-in-law]

Birth:
Interesting that on his marriage certificate his date and place of birth have a question mark. Also it is noted he signed the certificate with an X.

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Jim Charles
SSN: 235-03-9050
Last Residence: 24175 Troutville, Botetourt, Virginia
Born: 24 Apr 1908
Died: 1 Jul 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Lula Dunford McDowell Co. WV. Lula was born 20 Mar 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 03 Jul 2005, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

13. Helen CHARLES was born 05 Jun 1938, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Dec 1938, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Atwell Cemetery, Raysal, McDowell Co. WV.
14. Shirley M. CHARLES was born 14 Aug 1939, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jan 2012, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA; was buried , Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co.VA.
15. Walter Avery CHARLES was born 08 Apr 1943, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Jul 2002, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA; was buried , Henry Memorial Park, Bassett, Henry Co. VA.
16. William Henry CHARLES was born 11 Sep 1947, McDowell Co. WV; died 24 Jun 2003, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA.
17. John CHARLES
18. Ora Gaynelle CHARLES

George W. CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 27 Aug 1924, Missouri; died 17 Jul 2008, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: George W Charles
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Charles
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=charles&GSfn=george&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScnty=3087&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=62657083&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: George Charles
Last Residence: 24884 Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 27 Aug 1924
Died: 17 Jul 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Lawrence CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 05 Aug 1926, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1994, Noble Co. IN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence Charles
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1927
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence Charles
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Lawrence Charles
SSN: 235-36-8023
Last Residence: 46755 Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
Born: 5 Aug 1926
Died: 1 Apr 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Gertrude CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Gertrude Charles
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1928
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gertrude Charles
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade

Gertrude married George Washington WHITAKER 17 Sep 1945, McDowell Co. WV. George (son of Doctor Hufford WHITAKER and Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER) was born 26 Jun 1914, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 May 1990, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

19. Jo Ann WHITAKER was born 25 Apr 1946, Filbert, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Jan 1996, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN .
20. Louie Douglas WHITAKER was born 16 May 1948, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 25 Apr 1990, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.
21. Gloria Jean WHITAKER
22. Janette Lovelle WHITAKER was born 28 Feb 1953, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Oct 1997, Dayton, Montgomery Co. OH.
23. Judith Lynn WHITAKER was born 28 Oct 1954; died 16 Dec 1954.
24. Jackie Irene WHITAKER

John Louis CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John E Charles
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

John married Lelia Marguerite Earls 14 Feb 1953, McDowell Co. WV. Lelia was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Landan CHARLES

(1.John¹) was born 22 Sep 1936, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Jul 1988, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Landon Charles
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1938
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Landan Charles
SSN: 236-54-6551
Last Residence: 24819 Canebrake, McDowell
Born: 22 Sep 1936
Died: 5 Jul 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1952)

Generation: 3

10.

Willard CHARLES

(3.Henry², 1.John¹) was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Willard Charles
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son of Henry and Ethel Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

11.

Claude CHARLES

(3.Henry², 1.John¹) was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Claud Charles
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son of Henry and Ethel Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

12.

Ellis CHARLES

(3.Henry², 1.John¹) was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ellis Charles
Age: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son of Henry and Ethel Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

13.	Helen CHARLES (4.James², 1.John¹) was born 05 Jun 1938, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Dec 1938, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Atwell Cemetery, Raysal, McDowell Co. WV. Notes: Died: West Virginia Death Certificate http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1042999&Type=Death

14.

Shirley M. CHARLES

(4.James², 1.John¹) was born 14 Aug 1939, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jan 2012, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA; was buried , Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co.VA.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Shirley M Charles
Age: 8 months
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter of Jim and Lula Charles
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia

OBITUARY

Shirley Margaret Charles Blackner
(August 14, 1939 - January 1, 2013)

Shirley Margaret Charles Blackner, 73, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Lula Charles and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Frank J. Blackner; two daughters, Joyce Ann Tate and Valarie Blackner-Johnson; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Ora Gayenelle Boone; and brother, John Lee Charles. Funeral Services will be held 11am Friday, January 4, 2013 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, 254-3000.

http://www.botetourtfuneralhome.com/fh/print.cfm?type=obituary&o_id=1892224&fh_id=11550

Shirley married Frank J. Blackner. [Group Sheet]

Children:

25. Joyce Ann Blackner
26. Valerie Blackner

15.

Walter Avery CHARLES

(4.James², 1.John¹) was born 08 Apr 1943, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Jul 2002, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA; was buried , Henry Memorial Park, Bassett, Henry Co. VA.

Notes:

OBITUARY

Martinsville Bulletin, Jul 18, 2002

TROUTVILLE -- Walter Avery Charles, 59, of Troutville, died Sunday, July 14, 2002.

He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany, and he was employed as a mail handler with the U.S. Postal Service in Roanoke.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Charles.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Lula Charles, are his wife, Virginia Ann Charles, a Henry County native; three children, Brian Kipling Via, Kimberly Nichole Via and Mary Louise Musselman; two brothers, William and John Charles; and two sisters, Shirley Blackner and Ora R. Boone. No addresses were given on survivors.

Pastor Edwin Moore will conduct a 10 a.m. funeral today at the Daleville Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. The body will be brought to Henry Memorial Park at Bassett for a 2 p.m. graveside service and burial.

16.

William Henry CHARLES

(4.James², 1.John¹) was born 11 Sep 1947, McDowell Co. WV; died 24 Jun 2003, Troutville, Botetourt Co. VA.

Notes:

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: William H. Charles
SSN: 232-78-0759
Last Residence: 24175 Troutville, Botetourt, Virginia
Born: 11 Sep 1947
Died: 24 Jun 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia

17. John CHARLES (4.James², 1.John¹)
18. Ora Gaynelle CHARLES (4.James², 1.John¹)
Ora married Steve Boone. [Group Sheet]

19.

Jo Ann WHITAKER

(7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 25 Apr 1946, Filbert, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Jan 1996, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN .

Other Events:

_UID: 092D9A6BE155464B90FBC96A436D81CCBDE6

Notes:

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: J. A. Harter
SSN: 308-52-9384
Last Residence: 46710 Avilla, Noble, Indiana
Born: 25 Apr 1946
Last Benefit: 46710, Avilla, Noble, Indiana
Died: 15 Jan 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1964)

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121848023

Died:
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1996; Roll: 02

Name: Joanne Harter
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 49
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1946
Birth Place: Filbert, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Jan 1996
Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana
Father: George Whittaker
Mother: Gertrude Whittaker
Spouse: Norman Harter

Jo married Norman Lee Harter 22 Jun 1964, Churubusco, Whitley Co. IN. Norman was born 22 Jul 1938, Noble Co. IN; died 11 Jul 2017, DeKalb Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

27. Norman Wayne Harter was born 15 Dec 1965, Garrett, De Kalb Co. IN; died 15 Dec 1965, Garrett, De Kalb Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.
28. Norma Jo Harter was born 17 Aug 1968, Kendall, Noble Co. IN; died 17 Aug 1968, Kendall, Noble Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.
29. Kathy Jo Harter was born 10 Jul 1970, Kendallville, Nobile Co. IN; died 10 Jul 1970, Kendallville, Nobile Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.
30. James Harter

20.

Louie Douglas WHITAKER

(7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 16 May 1948, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 25 Apr 1990, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.

Other Events:

_UID: EC2DBFAF15AF43A8929440D3543E47E12973

Notes:

OBITUARY

Whitaker Louie D, 41, died Wednesday of cancer at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1948 in Welch, W.Va., the son of George and Gertrude (Charles) Whitaker. He married Janet Wellman February 21, 1970. Vietnam Conflict Army veteran. Surviving are his parents; his wife; 5 sisters, Wanda Shepherd, Joanne Harter, Gloria Weber, Jannette Miles and Jackie Taylor; and 2 brothers, Burley of Clyde, Ohio, and Bernard of Phoenix, Ariz. Services Sunday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery.

MILITARY RECORDS

Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Name: Louie Whitaker
Birth Date: 16 May 1948
Death Date: 25 Apr 1990
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 232780190
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 17 Apr 1967
Release Date 1: 27 Jan 1969

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Louie D. Whitaker
SSN: 232-78-0190
Last Residence: 46767 Ligonier, Noble, Indiana
Born: 16 May 1948
Last Benefit: 46767, Ligonier, Noble, Indiana
Died: 25 Apr 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1964)

Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
Name: Louie Douglas Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 May 1948
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Apr 1990
SSN: 232780190
Death Certificate Number: 28097026275
Notes: Nov 1964: Name listed as LOUIE DOUGLAS WHITAKER; 22 May 1998: Name listed as LOUIE D WHITAKER

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42063113/louie-d-whitaker

Died:
Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio.

Name: Louie D Whitaker
Birth Date: 16 May 1948
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Place: Noble, Indiana, United States
Death Date: 25 Apr 1990
Death Time: 07:00 PM
Hospital of Death: Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Certificate: 026275
Age at Death: 41
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Filing Date: 27 Apr 1990
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Social Security Number: 232-78-0190
Father\'s Surname: Whitaker
Marital status: Married
Education: 10
Industry of Decedent: Miscellaneous plastics products
Occupation of Decedent: Machinists

Louie married Janet Wellman. [Group Sheet]

21. Gloria Jean WHITAKER (7.Gertrude², 1.John¹)

22.

Janette Lovelle WHITAKER

(7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 28 Feb 1953, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Oct 1997, Dayton, Montgomery Co. OH.

Other Events:

_UID: AD2CEE160DB14D35BBDCC31B745ECB164527

Notes:

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

Name: Janette Lovell Whittaker
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1953
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Oct 1997
SSN: 313601837
Notes: Mar 1969: Name listed as JANETTE LOVELL WHITTAKER; Sep 1970: Name listed as JANETTE LOVELL WELLMAN; 13 Dec 1988: Name listed as JANETTE LOVELL MILES; 18 Oct 1997: Name listed as JANETTE L MILES

Social Security Death Index
Name: Janette L. Miles
SSN: 313-60-1837
Last Residence: 46526 Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana
Born: 28 Feb 1953
Died: 14 Oct 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1969)

Died:
Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH

Name: Janette L Miles
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1953
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Date: 14 Oct 1997
Death Time: 01:15 PM
Hospital of Death: Public - Other
Death Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Certificate: 082427
Age at Death: 44
Certifier: Physician
Hospital Status: Other/Other
Social Security Number: 313-60-1837
Father\'s Surname: Whitaker
Mother\'s Maiden Name: Charles
Marital status: Married
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Miscellaneous plastics products
Occupation of Decedent: Production inspectors, checkers, and examiners

Janette married James Ray Wellman 25 Oct 1969, Noble Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

31. James Ray Wellman, Jr. was born 2 May 1970, Goshen, Elkhart Co. IN; died 2 May 1970, Goshen, Elkhart Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.
32. Robyn Raeann Wellman

Janette married David Clark Miles 16 Oct 1987, Elkhart, Elkhart Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

23. Judith Lynn WHITAKER (7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 28 Oct 1954; died 16 Dec 1954.
24. Jackie Irene WHITAKER (7.Gertrude², 1.John¹)

Generation: 4

25. Joyce Ann Blackner (14.Shirley³, 4.James², 1.John¹)
26. Valerie Blackner (14.Shirley³, 4.James², 1.John¹)

27.

Norman Wayne Harter

(19.Jo³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 15 Dec 1965, Garrett, De Kalb Co. IN; died 15 Dec 1965, Garrett, De Kalb Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187922387/norman-wayne-harter

Died:
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN; Death Certificates; Year: 1965; Roll: 18

Name: Norman Wayne Harter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 0
Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1965
Birth Place: Dekalb
Death Date: 15 Dec 1965
Death Place: Garrett, De Kalb, Indiana
Father: Norman Lee Harter
Mother: Joanne Harter
Cause of Death: Premature birth

28.

Norma Jo Harter

(19.Jo³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 17 Aug 1968, Kendall, Noble Co. IN; died 17 Aug 1968, Kendall, Noble Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187922516/norma-jo-harter

Died:
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN; Death Certificates; Year: 1968; Roll: 15

Name: Norma Jo Harter
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 0
Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1968
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 17 Aug 1968
Death Place: Kendall, Noble, Indiana
Father: Thomas Lee Harter [Norman Lee Harter]
Mother: Joanne Harter
Cause of Death: Immaturity; fetal atelactasis; mother has incompetent cervix causing premature labor

29.

Kathy Jo Harter

(19.Jo³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 10 Jul 1970, Kendallville, Nobile Co. IN; died 10 Jul 1970, Kendallville, Nobile Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187922631/kathy-jo-harter

Died:
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN; Death Certificates; Year: 1970; Roll: 12

Name: Kathy Jo Harter
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 0
Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1970
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 10 Jul 1970
Death Place: Kendallville, Noble, Indiana
Father: Norman Lee Harter
Mother: Joanne Harter
Cause of Death: Pending autopsy study

30. James Harter (19.Jo³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹)

31.

James Ray Wellman, Jr.

(22.Janette³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹) was born 2 May 1970, Goshen, Elkhart Co. IN; died 2 May 1970, Goshen, Elkhart Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.

Notes:

Died:
Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN; Death Certificates; Year: 1970; Roll: 07

Name: James Ray Wellman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 0
Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 2 May 1970
Birth Place: Ind
Death Date: 2 May 1970
Death Place: Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana
Father: James Ray Wellman
Mother: Janette Lovell Wellman
Cause of Death: Premature

32. Robyn Raeann Wellman (22.Janette³, 7.Gertrude², 1.John¹)