Sarah Rasnake

Female 1903 - 1974  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Rasnake was born 20 Apr 1903, Buchanan Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1974, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Charls [Sarah Charles]
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Wilson, Grayson, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: John Charles
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John Charles 48
    Sarah Charles 18
    Henry Charles 14
    James Charles 8

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarrah Charles [Sarah]
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1903
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: John M Charles
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    John M Charles 52
    Sarah Charles 27
    Henry W Charles 23 [stepson]
    James G Charles 21 [stepson]
    George W Charles 5
    Lawrence Charles 3 years 6 months
    Gertrude Charles 2 years 3 months


    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Charles
    Age: 40
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West 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
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
    Household Members:
    John Charles 62
    Sarah Charles 40
    George Charles 14
    Gertrude Charles 12
    Lawrence Charles 8
    John E Charles 5
    Landon Charles 2
    Claude Parker 31 [Lodger]
    Fannie Parker 22 [lodger]


    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Sarah Charles
    SSN: 234-64-2420
    Last Residence: 24815 Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Born: 20 Apr 1903
    Died: Jan 1974
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1957-1958)

    Sarah married John Mastin CHARLES 13 Feb 1919, McDowell Co. WV. John (son of William CHARLES and Sally CHRISTIAN) was born ca 1877, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. George W. CHARLES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1924, Missouri; died 17 Jul 2008, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 3. Lawrence CHARLES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Aug 1926, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1994, Noble Co. IN.
    3. 4. Gertrude CHARLES  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. 5. John Louis CHARLES  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. 6. Landan CHARLES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Sep 1936, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Jul 1988, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George W. CHARLES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) 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)


  2. 3.  Lawrence CHARLES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) 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)


  3. 4.  Gertrude CHARLES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) 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:
    1. 7. Jo Ann WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point 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 .
    2. 8. Louie Douglas WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 9. Gloria Jean WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Janette Lovelle WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1953, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Oct 1997, Dayton, Montgomery Co. OH.
    5. 11. Judith Lynn WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1954; died 16 Dec 1954.
    6. 12. Jackie Irene WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  John Louis CHARLES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) 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]


  5. 6.  Landan CHARLES Descendancy chart to this point (1.Sarah1) 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

  1. 7.  Jo Ann WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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:
    1. 13. Norman Wayne Harter  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 14. Norma Jo Harter  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 15. Kathy Jo Harter  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 16. James Harter  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  Louie Douglas WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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]


  3. 9.  Gloria Jean WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1)

  4. 10.  Janette Lovelle WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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:
    1. 17. James Ray Wellman, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 18. Robyn Raeann Wellman  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  5. 11.  Judith Lynn WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) was born 28 Oct 1954; died 16 Dec 1954.

  6. 12.  Jackie Irene WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1)


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Norman Wayne Harter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jo3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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


  2. 14.  Norma Jo Harter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jo3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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


  3. 15.  Kathy Jo Harter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jo3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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


  4. 16.  James Harter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jo3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1)

  5. 17.  James Ray Wellman, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Janette3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1) 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


  6. 18.  Robyn Raeann Wellman Descendancy chart to this point (10.Janette3, 4.Gertrude2, 1.Sarah1)