Nora HUNTER

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1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Hunter
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Magisterial District 3, Knott, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Elzie Hunter
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Causby Hunter
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Whitaker
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Kelly Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
Kelly Whitaker 21
Nora Whitaker 19
Virgie Whitaker 1 year 5 months
Alvin Whitaker 2 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Rasnoke [Nora Rasnake]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Kentucky
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George Rasnoke [Rasnake]
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11 [Whitaker]
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10 [Whitaker]
Conet Rasnake 9 [Whitaker]
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnake 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnake 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnake 2 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Rasnake
Respondent: Yes
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Map of Home in 1940: View map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1.00
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3


Birth:
POB according to marriage certificate to Marvin Kelly Whitaker was Knott Co. KY.

POB on marriage certificate to George Rasnake was Floyd Co. KY

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93736743

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Nora Rasnake
SSN: 367-64-8605
Last Residence: 64850 Neosho, Newton, Missouri
BORN: 4 Oct 1899
Died: Oct 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1971)

Nora married Marvin Kelly WHITAKER 21 Sep 1917, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. Marvin (son of Doctor Hufford WHITAKER and Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER) was born 24 Jul 1899, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Sep 1921, McDowell Co. WV; was buried 19 Sep 1921, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Nora married George Washington Rasnake 26 Aug 1925, Long Branch, McDowell Co. WV. George was born 04 Feb 1878, Russell Co. VA; died 25 Feb 1940, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgie Whitaker
Age: 1 year 5 months
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: West 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: Kelly Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia Rasnoke [Virginia Rasnake]
Gender: Female
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: George Rasnake [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Rasnake
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Venzie Rasnake [Vergie]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House, Buchanan
Occupation: Housewife
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 12
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Donald Rasnake 21
Vergie Rasnake 21
Ray F Rasnake 5
Loucile Rasnake 4
Ruth Rasnake 2


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113103587

Was buried at Big Creek Cemetery in McDowell Co. WV and was relocated to Tazewell Co. VA.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113103587

Virginia married Campbell Arnold RASNAKE 10 Apr 1934, Caretta, McDowell Co. WV. Campbell was born 01 Apr 1911, Russell Co. VA; died 23 Nov 2005, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvin Whitaker
Age: 2 months
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: West 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: Kelly Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alvin Rasnoke [Alvin Rasnake]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: George Rasnake [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Rasnake
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11 [Whitaker]
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10
Conet Rasnake 9 [Whitaker]
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnake 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnoke 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnoke 2 months

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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Conet Rasnoke [Corbit Rasnake] [Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: George Rasnake [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Rasnake
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Corbet Whitaker
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 91
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Coal Loader
Industry: Coal Mining
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 21
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $950
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Earnest Whitaker 21
Fanny Whitaker 37
Helen Whitaker 16
Omer Whitaker 13
Tressie Whitaker 5
Hevere Whitaker 12
Corbet Whitaker 19

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled occupations in extraction of minerals, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 68in.
Weight: 132 lbs

PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

President Roosevelt

Corbet WHITAKER

GENERAL ORDERS WAR DEPARTMENT No. 11 Washington 25, D. C., 30 January 1946 22.COMPANY C 83D CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy from 10 to 27, September 1943, near Chiunzi Pass, Italy. This company landed at Maori, Italy, with the Ranger Force on the night of September 8 and 9, 1943, with the mission of seizing the high ground controlling Chiunzi Pass and of securing the left flank of the Fifth Army. The holding of this position was vital for flank security, for observation on the plains of Naples, and for observation on German supply routes and communication lines to the Salerno battlefront. During this period, Company C exhibited unusual gallantry and determination in manhandling mortars and supplies to mountain tops. The men worked continuously, night and day, keeping the unit supplied. Mortar crews were cut down to one and two men per gun, and the remaining men fought with the Rangers and went on combat patrols. Subjected to almost continuous mortar and artillery fire, and repeatedly attacked by a determined, numerically superior enemy, Company C maintained extremely heavy fire and filled in all gaps in the Ranger line. Company C men fought side by side with the Rangers, using their automatic weapons and grenades with devastating effect. Company C mortar fire was of necessity brought to within 50 yards of friendly units as seven major counterattacks were repelled during the period, and numerous enemy patrols were stopped, often in bitter, close-in fighting. Company C's mortars kept the German Army supply route under continuous effective fire, although the supply route was 2,000 yards beyond the authorized range. The men and oficers of Company C, 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion, displayed extraordinary determination in supplying their mortars, which were at the top of the mountain, with ammunition and spare mortar parts. Despite limited food and water supplies and the continuous nature of enemy fire and activity, this company maintained its courage and determination throughout an extended onslaught by an enemy determined to wipe out its positions and made possible the successful accomplishment of a vital mission. {General Orders 647, Headquarters Seventh Army, Western Military District, 16 November 1945, as approved by the commanding General, United States Army Forces, European Theater {main}.




Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Corbet Whittaker
SSN: 226-16-2216
Born: 26 Mar 1921
Died: 16 Sep 1943
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WH&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GScntry=9&GSsr=441&GRid=56315767&

Died:
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Inducted From: West Virginia
Rank: Private
Combat Organization: 83rd Chemical Battalion
Death Date: 16 Sep 1943
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

Corbet married Ruth YOUNG. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Marvin Rasnoke [Marvin Rasnake]
Birth Year: abt 1928 [abt 1927]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Street address: State Highway 66
House Number in Cities or Towns: 194
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11 [Whitaker]
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10 [Whitaker]
Cornet Rasnake 9 [Whitaker]
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnake 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnake 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnake 2 months

1940 Census
Name: Marvin Rasnake
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3

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1930 Census
Name: Alfred Rasnoke [Alfred Rasnake]
Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: State Highway 66
House Number in Cities or Towns: 194
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11 [Whitaker]
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10 [Whitaker]
Cornet Rasnake 9 [Whitaker]
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnke 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnake 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnake 2 months

1940 Census
Name: Alfred Rasnake
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3

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1930 Census
Name: Frank Rasnoke [Frank Rasnake]
Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Street address: State Highway 66
Dwelling Number: 272
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10
Conet Rasnake 9
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnake 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnake 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnake 2 months

1940 Census
Name: Frank Rasnake
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Franklin D. Rasnake
SSN: 234-44-7561
Last Residence: 28610 Claremont, Catawba, North Carolina
BORN: 12 Feb 1930
Died: 15 Oct 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Died:
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
Name: Franklin Delano Rasnake
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 234447561
Father's Last Name: Resnake
Age: 64
Date of Birth: 12 Feb 1930
Residence County: Catawba
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 31 Oct 1994
Death City: Hickory (P)
Death County: Catawba
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: General Hospital
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out of state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1993-96

Franklin married Pearlie Baker 10 Mar 1951, McDowell Co. WV. Pearlie was born 05 Mar 1932, West Virginia; died 22 Nov 2009, Hickory, Catawba Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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1940 Census
Name: John Rasnake
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3

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1940 Census
Name: Alice Rasnake
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3

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1940 Census
Name: Jessie Rasnake
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3

Roy married Mary ZENTMAR. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Elizabeth Ann LIGA [Group Sheet]

Lucille married Curtis Marion CONLEY [Group Sheet]

Lucille married James Doak BEAVERS, Jr. [Group Sheet]

Ruth married Charles Issac BEAVERS [Group Sheet]

Buddy married Wanda Marie STEVENS. [Group Sheet]

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Marian married Larry HALL. [Group Sheet]

Tammy married Jack MILLER. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Connie SIMS [Group Sheet]

Andy married Teresa MUNCY [Group Sheet]

Donnie married Cheryl [Group Sheet]

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