Sidney Wallace Nicely

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Sidney W Nicely
Age: 10
Birth Date: Mar 1890
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: J N Nicely
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary E Nicely
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
J N Nicely 44
Mary E Nicely 42
Lezzie J Nicely 16
Charles H Nicely 15
J L Nicely 13
S F Nicely 11
Sidney W Nicely 10
Thomas L Nicely 8
Guy C Nicely 6
Nathan M Nicely 1

1920 Census
Name: Sydney W Nicely
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Commercial Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Lou Nicely
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Machine Shop
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Sydney W Nicely 29
Mary Lou Nicely 25
Ruby Nicely 5
Francis Nicely 1 year 5 months

1940 Census
Name: Sidney W Nicely
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: Road No 639
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Carpenter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $700
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 50
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $776
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Sidney W Nicely 50
Mary L Nicely 46
Celetta M Nicely 19
Albert E Nicely 16
Ollie M Nicely 11

Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Sidney Wallace Nicely
Birth Date: 4 Mar 1890
Birth Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence: Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White

Social Security Death Index
Name: Sidney Nicely
SSN: 231-07-6601
Last Residence: 24422 Clifton Forge, Clifton Forge City, Virginia
BORN: 4 Mar 1890
Last Benefit: 24422, Clifton Forge, Clifton Forge City, Virginia,
Died: Dec 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70611318

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Sidney Wallace Nicely
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 90
Birth Date: 4 Mar 1890
Death Date: 28 Dec 1980
Death Place: Low Moor, Alleghany, Virginia
Registration Date: 7 Jan 1981
Father: Joseph Nathan Nicely
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Mcclung
Spouse: Mary Mccormick Nicely

Sidney married Mary Lou Reed 23 Aug 1911, Lexington, VA. Mary was born 22 Mar 1894, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 25 Jun 1950; was buried , Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexington, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Ruby Nicely
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Commercial Street
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Sydney W Nicely
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary Lou Nicely
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Sydney W Nicely 29
Mary Lou Nicely 25
Ruby Nicely 5
Francis Nicely 1 year 5 months

1940 Census
Name: Ruby P Gayler
Age: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1914
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: 622
Inferred Residence in 1935: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Tate G Gayler 34
Ruby P Gayler 26
Mary A Gayler 4
Betty M Gayler 2
Eleanar F Gayler 1

Ruby married Tate Graham Galyor. Tate was born 18 Feb 1906, Rockbridge Co. VA; died Apr 1978, Northampton Co. VA; was buried , Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Francis Nicely [Frances]
Age: 1 year 5 months
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Clifton Forge Ward 2, Clifton Forge (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Commercial Street
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Sydney W Nicely
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary Lou Nicely
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Sydney W Nicely 29
Mary Lou Nicely 25
Ruby Nicely 5
Francis Nicely 1 year 5 months

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Leah Mary Francis Nicley
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1918
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91703105

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Frances Nicely
Death Date: 19 Sep 1990
Death Place: Roanoke Co. VA

Leah married Olza Prezell Nicely 01 Jan 1938, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co. VA. Olza was born 04 Nov 1913, Alleghany Co. VA; died 07 Feb 1990, Alleghany Co. VA; was buried , Central Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Alleghany Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Celetta M Nicely
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1921
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: Road No 639
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Household Members:
Name Age
Sidney W Nicely 50
Mary L Nicely 46
Celetta M Nicely 19
Albert E Nicely 16
Ollie M Nicely 11

OBITUARY

Virginian Review, Covington, VA; 5 Dec 2003

Cloetta Marie Nicely Wood, age 81, of the Nicelytown area of Clifton Forge, Virginia died Tuesday, November 19, 2002 in the Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born February 26, 1921 in Rockbridge County, Virginia a daughter of the late Sidney Wallace Nicely and Mary Lue Reed Nicely.

Mrs. Wood was a retired clerk from the C&O Railroad and Alleghany Regional Hospital as well as a seamstress and quilt maker. She was a member of the Lone Star Advent Christian Church where she served as the Church Clerk for thirty five years. She also taught Sunday School and was a member of the Susie Davis Circle.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Alice) Higgins, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Roger (Margaret) Brown both of Clifton Forge; two sons and daughters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. (Jane Boaz) Wood of Richmond, VA and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joe (Kathryn Beard) Wood of Millboro, VA; one brother, Albert E. Nicely of Goshen, VA; six grandchildren, Mrs. Jon (Sally) Nystrom, Laura Jane Wood, Joseph David Wood, Robert Paul Brown, Roy Thomas Brown and Rebecca Suzanne Brown; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Norma R. Dressler of Millboro.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Wood on March 29, 1972; and three sisters, Ruby Gaylor, Mrs. Olza "Frances" Nicely and Mrs. George "Polly" Lightner.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 23, 2002 at the Lone Star Advent Christian Church, Clifton Forge with Rev. Wendell DuBois and Rev. Douglas Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Lone Star Advent Christian Church Building Fund, 4704 Nicelytown Road, Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Cloetta Marie Nicely
SSN: 223286386
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Father Name: Sidney W Nicely
Mother Name: Mary L Reed
Death Date: 19 Nov 2002
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1941: Name listed as CLOETTA MARIE NICELY; Jan 1972: Name listed as CLOETTA NICELY WOOD; 17 Dec 2002: Name listed as CLOETTA N WOOD

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91696991

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Cloetta Nicely Wood
Death Date: 19 Nov 2002
Death Place: Alleghany Co. VA

Cloetta married Charles Robert Wood. Charles was born 13 Oct 1913, Alleghany Co. VA; died 29 Mar 1972, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co. VA; was buried , Central Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Alleghany Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS

1940 Census
Name: Albert E Nicely
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: Road No 639
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Laborer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 32
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Sidney W Nicely 50
Mary L Nicely 46
Celetta M Nicely 19
Albert E Nicely 16
Ollie M Nicely 11

MILITARY SERVICE RECORD

Name: Albert E Nicely
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Rockbridge

Enlistment Date: 7 Apr 1944
Enlistment State: Maryland
Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Electricians
Marital Status: Single, without dependents


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Albert Earl Nicely
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1923
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Albert married Frances Allene Benson 28 Jun 1943, Rockbridge Co. VA. Frances was born 18 Mar 1926, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 24 Feb 2001, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Ebenezer Associate Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, East Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Ollie M Nicely
Age: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: Road No 639
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Sidney W Nicely 50
Mary L Nicely 46
Celetta M Nicely 19
Albert E Nicely 16
Ollie M Nicely 11

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Ollie May Nicely
Birth Date: 22 Nov 1928
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=107252887

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Ollie Mae Lightner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 58
Birth Date: 22 Nov 1928
Death Date: 10 Jul 1987
Death Place: Buena Vista, Buena Vista (Ind. City), Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 28 Jul 1987
Father: Sidney W Nicely
Mother: Mary Lou Reed
Spouse: George T Lightner

Ollie married Andrew Mcclung Myers 21 Sep 1946, Rockbridge Co. VA; divorced 08 May 1951, Rockbridge Co. VA. Andrew was born 13 Jul 1927, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 29 Nov 2008, Charlottesvile, Albemarle Co. VA; was buried , Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Ollie married George T. Lightner. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Mary A Gayler
Age: 4
Estimated birth year: abt 1936
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: 622
Household Members:
Name Age
Tate G Gayler 34
Ruby P Gayler 26
Mary A Gayler 4
Betty M Gayler 2
Eleanar F Gayler 1

OBITUARY


Staunton Leader; 24 July 1981

Mrs. Mary Anne (Gaylor) Ransom, 45, wife of Donald E. Ransom of Rt. 1, Stuarts Draft, died at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 1981, in Waynesboro Community Hospital. She had been in declining health for several years. She was born March 10, 1936, on Rt. 5, Lexington, daughter of Mrs. Ruby Nicely Gaylor and the late Tate Gaylor.

She had retired from Genesco-LGreif. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and Lee Manor Extension Homemakers Club.

In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lois Clatterbaugh of Colorado Spring, Colo., Miss Janet Ransom of Bluefield, Mrs. Cheri Marion of San Diego, Calif., and Miss Susan Ransom at home, one grand-daughter, Nancy Marion, one grandson, Chad Clatterbaugh, three sisters, Mrs. Betty Allums of Cape Charles, Mrs. Eleanor Guest of Baltimore and Mrs. Phyllis Neal of Panama City, Fla; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Bryon T. Ransom, in 1973; and her father died in 1978.

A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Baptist Church by the Revs. Temple D. Myers and Julie Taylor. Burial will be in Greenville Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Calvin Hewitt, G. Donald Crosier, Robert E. Proffitt, bill Koiner, Sam Fitzgerald, John Rohr and H. A. Senger. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Brotherhood Sunday School Class of Memorial Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Henry Funeral Home. tt is suggested that those desiring may make donations to the Special Missions Fund of Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Taylor St., Staunton, VA


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Annie Gaylor
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1936
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Mary Ransom
SSN: 370-36-1268
Last Residence: 24477 Stuarts Draft, Augusta, Virginia
BORN: 10 Mar 1936
Last Benefit: 24477, Stuarts Draft, Augusta, Virginia
Died: Jul 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1953-1954)

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=60512118

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Anne Ransom
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 45
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1936
Death Date: 22 Jul 1981
Death Place: Waynesboro, Virginia
Registration Date: 28 Jul 1981
Father: Tate Gaylor
Mother: Ruby Nicely
Spouse: Donald E Ransom

Mary married Donald Erwin Ransom 05 Jul 1952, Northampton Co. VA. Donald was born 11 Apr 1929, Jackson Co. MI; died 14 Dec 1992, Staunton, VA; was buried , Greenville Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Betty M Gayler
Age: 2
Estimated birth year: abt 1938
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: 622
Household Members:
Name Age
Tate G Gayler 34
Ruby P Gayler 26
Mary A Gayler 4
Betty M Gayler 2
Eleanar F Gayler 1

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Betty Madeline Gaylor
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1937
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Betty married Gene Carol Allums 12 Nov 1953, Northampton Co. VA. Gene was born 25 Dec 1928, Akron, Summit Co. OH; died 07 Apr 2005, Northampton Co. VA; was buried , Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Eleanar F Gayler
Age: 1
Estimated birth year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: 622
Household Members:
Name Age
Tate G Gayler 34
Ruby P Gayler 26
Mary A Gayler 4
Betty M Gayler 2
Eleanar F Gayler 1

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Eleanor Frances Gaylor
Birth Date: 8 Dec 1938
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Eleanor married Raymond Ernest Guest 26 Sep 1957, Northampton Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Phylis Tait Gaylor
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1940
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Phyllis married George Neal 31 Dec 1956, Northampton Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Alice married Earl Higgins. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Roger Brown. [Group Sheet]

Brenda married Bill Claytor. [Group Sheet]

Gay married Tony Bradley. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Byron Ransom
SSN: 231-80-1744
BORN: 31 Mar 1953
Died: Sep 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1969)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=60512135

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Byron Tate Ransom
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 20
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1953
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Sep 1973
Death Place: Waynesboro, Virginia
Cause of Death: fractured cervical vertebrae, motocycle accident
Registration Date: 1 Oct 1973
Father: Donald E Ransom
Mother: Mary Anne Gaylor

Lois married Clatterbaugh. [Group Sheet]

Rhonda married George Annon. [Group Sheet]