James BEAVERS: Appalachian Aristocracy

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1832 - 1905 (~ 72 years)

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Generation: 1

James BEAVERS was born Dec 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1905, Tazewell Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: CD815B5461BD4224BF4ADB14B63EC13361EB

James married Rachel LAMBERT 12 Dec 1857, Tazewell Co. VA. Rachel was born 1840, Logan Co. VA . [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Samuel BEAVERS was born 1858.
3. Margaret Jane BEAVERS was born 14 Feb 1860.
4. James Harvey BEAVERS was born Sep 1866.
5. Augustus Gratton BEAVERS was born 1869, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1920, McDowell Co., WVA.
6. James Chapman BEAVERS was born Apr 1870; died 25 Oct 1932.
7. Nannie BEAVERS was born 1874.
8. Thomas G. BEAVERS was born 1879, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1931, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN; was buried , Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City TN.
9. Crockett C. BEAVERS was born 18 Jul 1885, McDowell Co. WV.

Generation: 2

2.
Samuel BEAVERS (1.James¹) was born 1858.
Other Events:
_UID: EEA5BE6D0B8D4A80B92EAAA2581621A48627

Margaret Jane BEAVERS

(1.James¹) was born 14 Feb 1860.

Other Events:

_UID: 2C5A1B6CB771485697B17A8F2A63F2C568F1

Margaret married Rufus Crockett WALDRON 19 Jan 1881, McDowell Co. W. Va.. Rufus (son of John WALDRON and Elizabeth BEAVERS) was born 18 Jul 1855, Tazewell Co., VA; died 29 Nov 1935, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Cartwright Cemetery Welch, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

10. John Henry WALDRON was born Jul 1882.
11. Julia Edna WALDRON was born May 1884.
12. Rachel Elizabeth WALDRON was born Jun 1887.
13. Walter Daniel WALDRON was born Oct 1889; died 2 Jun 1959.
14. Robert Floyd WALDRON was born 21 Feb 1892; died 12 Jul 1976, McDowell Co., WVA.
15. Edwin Hugh WALDRON was born 30 May 1894, McDowell Co., WVA; died 2 Jun 1959, McDowell Co., WVA.
16. Nannie Belle WALDRON was born Sep 1896.
17. Randolph Lawrence WALDRON was born Jun 1899, McDowell Co., WVA.

James Harvey BEAVERS

(1.James¹) was born Sep 1866.

Other Events:

_UID: 468B1ACD911A42F5A72640797BE1CCB3FB6E

James married Mary L. HENKLE 13 Jan 1892, Tazewell, Va.. Mary was born ca 1877, Tazewell Co., VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

18. Ethel G. BEAVERS was born Mar 1893, Tazewell Co., VA.
19. Samuel Edward BEAVERS was born 3 Feb 1895, Taylor Co., Texas; died 27 Jun 1963, Tazewell Co., VA.
20. Melessie Elizabeth BEAVERS was born 11 Sep 1899; died 12 Jul 1974, Richlands, VA.
21. Carl BEAVERS was born 1902; died Aug 1946.
22. Lena BEAVERS
23. Rex M. BEAVERS was born 1 Dec 1907; died 17 Apr 1983, Tazewell Co., VA.
24. Virginia B. BEAVERS
25. John Woodrow BEAVERS was born 19 Aug 1911; died 10 Aug 1958, Cedar Bluff, VA.
26. Mildred BEAVERS
27. Louise BEAVERS was born 19 Jan 1917; died Feb 1989, Louisville, KY.

Augustus Gratton BEAVERS

(1.James¹) was born 1869, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1920, McDowell Co., WVA.

Other Events:

_UID: 924911612C454C158C9AAF5FC97DDCCE43AA

Augustus married Belvia A. ALLEN 15 Feb 1899, Tazewell, Va.. Belvia was born ca 1865, Franklin Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

28. Gratton Augustus BEAVERS, , Jr. was born 1899, Bandy, VA; died 10 Sep 1966, Bandy, VA.
29. Stuart Allen BEAVERS, , Sr. was born Jan 1900.
30. Virginia B. BEAVERS
31. Sallie Ann BEAVERS

James Chapman BEAVERS

(1.James¹) was born Apr 1870; died 25 Oct 1932.

Other Events:

_UID: C16D6FB2A6A54EC297625A204B37EFAC3AC9

James married Etta B. WHITT 8 May 1895, Tazewell, Va.. Etta died , Tazewell Co., VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

32. Samuel Arthur BEAVERS was born 13 Apr 1896.
33. Walter P. BEAVERS was born 10 Jul 1898; died 4 May 1965.
34. Robert L. BEAVERS was born 1901.
35. Laura Lettie BEAVERS was born 16 Feb 1903; died 30 Dec 1976, Roanoke, VA.
36. Charles Preston BEAVERS was born 1906, Tazewell Co., VA.
37. Edna BEAVERS
38. Alta BEAVERS was born 1 Jan 1911; died 19 Feb 1959.
39. George Irven BEAVERS was born , Tazewell Co., VA.

7.
Nannie BEAVERS (1.James¹) was born 1874.
Other Events:
_UID: D8FF541B5DE0427CA50AC710A2B5E1E6E50B

Thomas G. BEAVERS

(1.James¹) was born 1879, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1931, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN; was buried , Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City TN.

Other Events:

_UID: 6DE0DC7865EB45409642BD6CD564886EA6DD

Notes:

According to the records of the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Thomas served in the Spanish-American War, enlisting 16 Jul 1898 as a private in Co. B of the 3rd Virginia Infantry, being discharged 5 Nov 1898. At the time of his admission he received a pension of $7.30 a month.

His daughter, Ocie R. Beavers, was listed as his closest relative. His medical condition included dental disease, being blind in his right eye with an artificial eye, and defective vision in his left eye. Thomas was admitted 28 Aug 1930 and remained until his death 2 Apr 1931. He is buried at the cemetery of the National Home in Johnson City, TN.

Is is possible that his physical needs were more than his 3 daughters could care for and their having to work as well. So admission to this home was a benefit for all, especially given that Thomas served, he never left the United States or fought in a battle.

The Third Regiment of Infantry, Virginia Volunteers were mustered into service May, 1898 at Camp Lee [today Fort Lee in Petersburg, VA]. In June the regiment moved to Camp Alger [nears Falls Church, VA at Dunn Loring, VA] and remained there through September. This is where Thomas would have been during his enlistment. According to first hand sources from New York Times articles of Aug. 1898, during the existence of this camp the weather was exceedingly hot and some portion of the time very rainy, both of which conditions, with myriads of flies which infested the camp, were the causes of much discomfort to the men.

On August 2nd the Third Virginia was transferred to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, of the 2nd Army Corps, but with the peace accords being signed on August 12th, a large volunteer army wasn't needed. On September 7th the regiment was ordered to return to Richmond to make preparations to be mustered out of service. The regiment was engaged in the storing of arms, equipment, tents, etc. following which the men of the regiment were furloughed for thirty-days with orders to reassemble at the expiration of that time in Richmond.

With the ending of the thirty-day furlough the men of the regiment reassembled in Richmond and were assigned to quarters in the Old Exchange and Ballard Hotels in the city, to conclude their service. On November 5th, 1898, the regiment was officially mustered out of United States service. So Thomas tasted military life and got to see eastern Virginia and live in Richmond hotels.

1910 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
[The family lived next door to his wife's parents, Thomas C. Christian and Euphemia Allyfair Chambers]
Age: 28
Occupation: Farmer
Estimated Birth Year: 1882
Birthplace: West Virginia
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
Spouse's Name: Eva M Beavers, age 31
Others in household: Ocie, age 3 and Flora, age 1

1920 United States Federal Census
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Age: 39
Occupation: Blacksmith, coal mine
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: West Virginia
Spouse's Name: Eva M Beavers
Father's Birth Place: West Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Also in household Eva M. Beavers, age 42, 3 daughters, Ocie, age 12; Flora, age 11; and Myrtle, age 9.

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Name: Thomas G Beavers
Birth Year: abt 1877
Keyed Birth Location: W. Va.
Birth State: West Virgina
Admitted Year: 1930
Age at Admission: 53
State: Tennessee
County: Washington [Carter]
City: Johnson City
Branch: Mountain Branch

Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
Name: Thomas G Beavers
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1877
Birth Place: West Virginia
Age: 53
Death Date: 2 Apr 1931
Death Place: Gov'T Reservation, Washington, Tennessee
Burial Date: 4 Apr 1931
Cemetery Name: Home, Cem
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Residence Place: Bluefield, W VA
Occupation: Blacksmith
Father's Name: James Beavers
Father's Birth Place: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Lambert
FHL Film Number: 1876777

Buried:
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Thomas G Beavers
Death Date: 1 Apr 1931
Cemetery: Mountain Home National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: P.O. Box 8 VA Medical Center Johnson City , TN 37684
Buried At: Section J Row 8 Site 5

Thomas married Eva Martilla CHRISTIAN 4 Oct 1903, Tazewell Co VA. Eva (daughter of Thomas Christian CHRISTIAN and Euphemia Alifair CHAMBERS) was born 12 Jun 1877, Tazewell Co VA; died 22 May 1926, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Harman, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

40. Ocie Rachel BEAVERS was born 03 Feb 1907, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Jul 1987, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
41. Flora BEAVERS was born 1908, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1996, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.
42. Myrtle BEAVERS was born 10 Oct 1910, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Oct 1982, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA.

9.	Crockett C. BEAVERS (1.James¹) was born 18 Jul 1885, McDowell Co. WV. Other Events: _UID: 6FE6B64F68B24AC9A67583C05D00732FE49A Crockett married Mattie RUDD 6 Jan 1904, Tazewell, VA. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 3

10.
John Henry WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born Jul 1882.
Other Events:
_UID: F9B17A219E2D4FBEA3B8BDB86BA6F3F5E602
11.
Julia Edna WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born May 1884.
Other Events:
_UID: 34B6F818FF154F80898F99A0DF37F11E532B
12.
Rachel Elizabeth WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born Jun 1887.
Other Events:
_UID: BEA12C1F04E8485589CB5A3F859C7ED29121
13.
Walter Daniel WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born Oct 1889; died 2 Jun 1959.
Other Events:
_UID: 571CFF167B1047D1A0DAB88D1B7F1DD172B2
14.
Robert Floyd WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born 21 Feb 1892; died 12 Jul 1976, McDowell Co., WVA.
Other Events:
_UID: 104B068690E146F5803EF3B2EFF9BB009946
15.
Edwin Hugh WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born 30 May 1894, McDowell Co., WVA; died 2 Jun 1959, McDowell Co., WVA.
Other Events:
_UID: 4A183787E09A4A3B9A836B0C86328C605743
16.
Nannie Belle WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born Sep 1896.
Other Events:
_UID: 466D012A318347CCA462432D6787714DC773
17.
Randolph Lawrence WALDRON (3.Margaret², 1.James¹) was born Jun 1899, McDowell Co., WVA.
Other Events:
_UID: F7B912692A9644F7B2F07A1022C90BD82076

18.

Ethel G. BEAVERS

(4.James², 1.James¹) was born Mar 1893, Tazewell Co., VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 687CC8496BF54A68B61EAF175D86B7A2DDA5

Ethel married Mahlon B. WHITAKER 02 May 1914, Tazewell Co. VA. Mahlon (son of Jeremiah WHITAKER and Hannah CHRISTIAN) was born 13 Mar 1889, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Jun 1934, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried 21 Jun 1934, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

43. Raymond WHITAKER was born 11 Sep 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Sep 1937, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Whittaker Ridge Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.

19.
Samuel Edward BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 3 Feb 1895, Taylor Co., Texas; died 27 Jun 1963, Tazewell Co., VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 8FE496EDF06440169FA733AB1AF99EAA1FA6
20.
Melessie Elizabeth BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 11 Sep 1899; died 12 Jul 1974, Richlands, VA.
Other Events:
_UID: C2E28268A7194B6B9B87AA6175875F37C322
21.
Carl BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 1902; died Aug 1946.
Other Events:
_UID: 484EC10ECB7141FABE9684A264DE015AF3DB
22. Lena BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹)
23.
Rex M. BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 1 Dec 1907; died 17 Apr 1983, Tazewell Co., VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 92CEC2778F4E4F34A9374FE5A08399F4BD1C
24. Virginia B. BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹)
25.
John Woodrow BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 19 Aug 1911; died 10 Aug 1958, Cedar Bluff, VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 221764B0AC1A4442B65977A91A7CAD28339D
26. Mildred BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹)
27.
Louise BEAVERS (4.James², 1.James¹) was born 19 Jan 1917; died Feb 1989, Louisville, KY.
Other Events:
_UID: 4424EB870F164C19A95BA997396113297E94
28.
Gratton Augustus BEAVERS, , Jr. (5.Augustus², 1.James¹) was born 1899, Bandy, VA; died 10 Sep 1966, Bandy, VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 7E671E3A28E84DA1889406BC4E5A8CBE0B3A
29.
Stuart Allen BEAVERS, , Sr. (5.Augustus², 1.James¹) was born Jan 1900.
Other Events:
_UID: 9A6A90FD13C14FCEA56AC806AC0C39ADFDE1
30. Virginia B. BEAVERS (5.Augustus², 1.James¹)
31.
Sallie Ann BEAVERS (5.Augustus², 1.James¹)
Other Events:
_UID: D29C3D43DCB14C91A03261E0FAAD57A50E43
32.
Samuel Arthur BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 13 Apr 1896.
Other Events:
_UID: 5BBEB07AB22247D5BEE7CFE6E5BFEE2B4A26
33.
Walter P. BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 10 Jul 1898; died 4 May 1965.
Other Events:
_UID: 4FDF45C20B4646DDB9B2D68CAC471FC54D96
34.
Robert L. BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 1901.
Other Events:
_UID: 2CB3F86C7EBF47BA8BBF1C299FDE4506D862
35.
Laura Lettie BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 16 Feb 1903; died 30 Dec 1976, Roanoke, VA.
Other Events:
_UID: FB7A35DFBD04465A80C85AF511A39C633422
36.
Charles Preston BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 1906, Tazewell Co., VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 3C4F6E189006415EB467E9290DCFB51E2254
37. Edna BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹)
38.
Alta BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born 1 Jan 1911; died 19 Feb 1959.
Other Events:
_UID: BCF9A2278592487CBF7192F34B477A5C7667
39.
George Irven BEAVERS (6.James², 1.James¹) was born , Tazewell Co., VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 16AA48C4DC7A479E8A36AFCE4403A336649B

40.

Ocie Rachel BEAVERS

(8.Thomas², 1.James¹) was born 03 Feb 1907, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Jul 1987, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

Ocie was the first woman in the family to attend college - Bluefield Business College.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Olie R Beavers
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Eva M Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
[The family lived next door to his wife's parents, Thomas C. Christian and Euphemia Allyfair Chambers]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ocie Beavers
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
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: T G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Eva M Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ocie R Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Ocie, age 23 in household of her father, T G Beavers, age 49. She is working as a stenographer with the telephone company. Also in household Flora, age 21 who works as a clerk in a grocery store; and Myrtle, age 19 who works as a stenographer with the telephone company.

Ocie married Jesse Frank Kirby. Jesse was born 25 Mar 1901, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Children:

44. Donald Kirby
45. Nancy Amanda Kirby

41.

Flora BEAVERS

(8.Thomas², 1.James¹) was born 1908, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1996, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Flora E Beavers
Age in 1910: 1 year 8 months
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Eva M Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
[The family lived next door to his wife's parents, Thomas C. Christian and Euphemia Allyfair Chambers]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Flora Beavers
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
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: T G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Eva M Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Flora E Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Flora, age 21 who works as a clerk in a grocery store in household of her father, T G Beavers, age 49. Also in household Ocie, age 23 who is working as a stenographer with the telephone company; and Myrtle, age 19 who works as a stenographer with the telephone company.

Flora married William Sarver. William was born 25 Dec 1898, McKinzie, Mercer Co. WV; died 1983, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

42.

Myrtle BEAVERS

(8.Thomas², 1.James¹) was born 10 Oct 1910, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Oct 1982, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Myrtle Beavers
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1911
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: T G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Eva M Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Myrtle Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Myrtle, age 19 who works as a stenographer with the telephone company in household of her father, T G Beavers, age 49. Also in household Ocie, age 23 who is working as a stenographer with the telephone company; and Flora, age 21 who works as a clerk in a grocery store.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=echols&GSiman=1&GScid=50447&GRid=18996862&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Myrtle M Echols
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 71
Birth Date: 10 Oct 1910
Death Date: 7 Oct 1982
Cause of Death: Renal failure
Death Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Ind. City), Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 18 Oct 1982
Father: Thomas Beavers
Mother: Eva Martella Christian
Spouse: Walter O Echols
Certificate Number: 1982031355

Myrtle married Walter Echols. Walter was born 13 Mar 1913, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Nov 1986, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 4

43.

Raymond WHITAKER

(18.Ethel³, 4.James², 1.James¹) was born 11 Sep 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Sep 1937, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Whittaker Ridge Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1262066&Type=Death

44. Donald Kirby (40.Ocie³, 8.Thomas², 1.James¹)

45.

Nancy Amanda Kirby

(40.Ocie³, 8.Thomas², 1.James¹)

Nancy married Ray Charles Hopkins. [Group Sheet]

Children: