Mathias CHRISTIAN

Other Events:

• _UID: CF1F7C3C74B54DDD9D179B39E3013EB6599C

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathas Christian
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male in household of Thomas and Mary Christian

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Christian
Age in 1860: 27
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Cedar Bluff
Household Members:
Name Age
Mathias Christian 27
Elenor Christian 22
Nancy Christian 6
Mary Christian 5
Martha C Christian 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Christian
Age in 1870: 34
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Knob
Household Members:
Mathias Christian 34
Ellen Christian 32
Nancy J Christian 10
Mary Christian 18
Martha W Christian 12
Viera A Christian 10
George R Christian 8
Lillie B Christian 4
Sarah La Christian 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Christian
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ellen Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Mathias Christian 45
Ellen Christian 31
Nancy Christian 24
Mary Christian 22
Martha Christian 19
Vica Christian 17
George Christian 16
Lilly Christian 13
Allie Christian 12
Susan Christian 7
William Christian 1



MILITARY RECORD
merican Civil War Soldiers
Name: Mathias Christian
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private.
Enlisted in Company C, 34th Battn Cavalry Regiment Virginia.

Mathias married Eleanor (Ellen) Breeden BEAVERS 05 Sep 1853, Tazewell Co. VA. Eleanor (daughter of William BEAVERS and Nancy HARRISON) was born 1837, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Jun 1896, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Mathias married Hettie Ann Miller 04 Apr 1898, Wyoming Co. WV. Hettie was born Oct 1837, Logan Co. WV; died 04 May 1904. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Christian
Age in 1860: 6
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Eleanor Christian
Post Office: Cedar Bluff

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy J Christian
Age in 1870: 10
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Ellen Christian
Post Office: Knob

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Nancy Christian
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Sandy River District; taken on 4 Jun 1900; Page 259A; Family #352.
Name: Nancy J Grager [Nancy J Grogan]
Age: 42
Birth Date: Nov 1857
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Azariah Grager
Marriage Year: 1898
Years Married: 2
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children:0
Mother: How many children:0

1910 United States Federal Census
Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 176B;
Family #13/13.
Name: Nancy J Grogan
Age in 1910: 55
Birth Year: 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Azariah M Grogan
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Azariah M Grogan 51
Nancy J Grogan 55

1920 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District; Whitaker Ridge Road; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Family #325/240.
Name: Nancy J Grogan
Age: 65[68]
Birth Year: abt 1855 [abt 1852]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Divorced
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Nancy married Azasiah M. Grogan 13 Dec 1897, McDowell Co. WV.. [Group Sheet]

Nancy married Azariah M. Grogan 13 Dec 1897, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Between 1910 and 1920. Azariah was born Oct 1857, Rockingham Co. NC; died 09 Jan 1935, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Listed as Mary Christian, age 22, born in VA, in household of father, Mathias Christian.

1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Mary Balden; age 45; born in VA in May 1855; married 20 yrs; 11 children, 9 living; in
household of husband, John W. Baldwin



Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1967407&Type=Death

Mary married John W. Baldwin 02 Feb 1882, Tazewell Co. VA. John (son of Wesley Baldwin and Elizabeth Quicksal) was born ca 1857, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1860 United States Federal Census a
Name: Martha C Christian
Age in 1860: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Elenor Christian
Post Office: Cedar Bluff

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha C. Christian
Age in 1870: 12
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Ellen Christian
Post Office: Knob

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Martha Christian
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 162A; Family #48/48.
Listed as Marthy C. Clyburn; age 50; born in VA; 8 children, 5 living; in household of husband, J.E. Clyburn.

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha C Clybern [Martha C Clyburn]
Age: 61
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J E Clybern
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
J E Clybern 55
Martha C Clybern 61
William L Clybern 23
Thomas R Clybern 21

Martha married James E. Clyburn 03 Jul 1884, Tazewell Co. VA. James (son of James A. Clyburn and Angeline Brook) was born ca 1864, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Lavisa Vicie A Christian
Age in 1870: 10
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Ellen Christian
Post Office: Knob

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Vica Christian
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lovica Barrett [Levica Barrett]
Age: 38
Birth Date: Jun 1860
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert J Barrett
Marriage Year: 1883
Years Married: 17
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 5
Household Members:
Robert J Barrett 38
Lovica Barrett 38
Rufus E Barrett 16
Ben F L Barrett 14
Ellen C Barrett 11
Sarah E A Barrett 7 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Vicie B Barret
Age in 1910: 48
Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert J Barret
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert J Barret 46
Vicie B Barret 48
Everett Barret 26
Ben Barret 24
Autumn Barret 9
Cora Barret 7

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Vicie Barrett
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J Robert Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
J Robert Barrett 58
Vicie Barrett 59
Cora Barrett 17

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vicy Barrett
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert Barrett 66
Vicy Barrett 69
Cora Patton 27
Vicy A Patton 11 months

Levisa married James Robert Barrett 28 Nov 1882, Tazewell Co. VA. James was born Oct 1861, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1930. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: George R Christian
Age in 1870: 8
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Post Office: Knob
Male in household of Mathias and Ellen Christian

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George Christian
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer

1900 United States Federal Census about George Christian
Name: George Christian
Age: 37
Birth Date: Sep 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Corintha Christian
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
George Christian 37
Corintha Christian 33
Mattie Christian 14
Effie P Christian 10
Bessie E Christian 8
Willie C Christian 6
Nanie B Christian 2
Sally L Christian 1

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: George R Christain [Christian]
Age in 1910: 48
Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Corinthia Christain [Christian]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
George R Christain [Christian] 48
Corinthia Christain [Christian] 42
Bessie Christain [Christian] 17
Willie C Christain [Christian] 15
Nannie B Christain [Christian] 13
Sallie L Christain [Christian] 11
Carrie B Christain [Christian] 9
Dewey S Christain [Christian] 7
Walter Christain [Christian] 4

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: George R Christian
Age: 52 [53]
Birth Year: abt 1868 [abt 1867]
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah T Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
George R Christian 52 [53]
Sarah T Christian 59
Walter Christian 14

1930 United States Federal Census about George R Christian
Name: George R Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Street Address: 322
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George R Christian 66
Sarah Christian 70

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2260417&GRid=91134687&

Died:
West VA Vital Records

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=36324&Type=Death

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5246930&Type=Death

George married Corinthia (Cynthia) T. Davis 28 Sep 1889, Tazewell Co. VA. Corinthia was born Mar 1867, Grayson Co. VA; died 14 Jun 1916, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Unknown. [Group Sheet]

George married Sarah T. Anglin 01 Jun 1918, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah was born ca 1862, Pulaski Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Lilly Christian
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Big Creek Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900,page 81A, Family #147.
Name: Lillie B Beavers
Age: 35
Birth Date: Mar 1865
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Augustus Bearers
Marriage Year: 1893
Years Married: 7
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Augustus Beavers 30
Lillie B Beavers 35
Mathias Beavers 5
James W Beavers 3
Augustus P Beavers 2 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26/27 May 1910, Page 184B, Family #167.
Name: Lillie B Beavers
Age in 1910: 44
Birth Year: 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Married once of 17 years, 5 children all living.
Household Members:
William G Beavers 40
Lillie B Beavers 44
Matthias L Beavers 16
James W R Beavers 12
Gus P Beavers 11
Randy C Beavers 9
Robert Lee Beavers 6

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Beavers
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
W G Beavers 52
Lillie Beavers 53
Gus Beavers 20
Randy Beavers 18
Lee Beavers 15

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Beavers]
Gender: Female
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Gus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Gus Beavers 62
Lillie B Beavers 65

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Beavers
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Woman Marriages: 1
Woman Age at First Marriage: 18
Number of Children Ever Born: 9
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 36
Rebecca Beavers 34
Bula Beavers 15
Lilly Beavers 74

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1339861&Type=Death

Lillie married William Augustus (Gus) BEAVERS 22 Dec 1892, Tazewell Co VA. William (son of Mathias Harman BEAVERS and Ruth CHRISTIAN) was born 02 Mar 1870, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Oct 1936, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah La Christian [Sarah Lou Alafore Christian]
Age in 1870: 2
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female in household of Mathias and Ellen Christian
Post Office: Knob

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Allie Christian
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 175B; Family #47
Name: Ala F Dunford [Allie]
Age: 30
Birth Date: May 1860
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sam Dunford
Marriage Year: 1891
Years Married: 9
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 6
Household Members:
Sam Dunford 24
Ala F Dunford 30
Vinia Dunford 7
Avery Dunford 6
Rebecca E Dunford 5
Jus W Dunford 3
Jas R Dunford 2
Hettie A Dunford 1

1910 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 220B; Family #61
Name: Alafair Dunford
Age in 1910: 40
Birth Year: 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Samuel Dunford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Samuel Dunford 39
Alafair Dunford 40
Lavinia Dunford 18
Avery L Dunford 17
Rebecca E Dunford 14
Gus W Dunford 12
James R Dunford 11
Hettie A Dunford 9
Cora B Dunford 7
Nannie M Dunford 5
Rufas E Dunford 4
George L Dunford 3
Jesse Dunford 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Jeffersonville; taken on 21 (_____) 1920; Page 169A; Family #223
Name: Allerfry Dunford [Alafair]
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Samuel Dunford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Samuel Dunford 48
Allerfry Dunford 50 [Alafair]
Bessie Dunford 18
Nannie Dunford 15
Rufas Dunford 14
George Dunford 13
Jessie Dunford 11
Malvie Dunford 9
Hersel Dunford 5
Ellen Dunford 24

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Allie Dunford
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Samuel Dunford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Samuel Dunford 58
Allie Dunford 49
Verna Dunford 38
Okey Dunford 32
Becky Dunford 25
Hally Dunford 19
Bessie Dunford 18
Nancy Dunford 17
Alice Dunford 15
Robert Dunford 23
Rufus Dunford 11
Jess Dunford 18
Hersel Dunford 14



Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=401734&Type=Death

Sarah married Samuel Dunford 09 Sep 1891, Tazewell Co. VA. Samuel was born ca 1871, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Mar 1956, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Family Cemetery, Bartley, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Susan Christian
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Susan Dunford
Age: 27
Birth Date: Jun 1872
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Dunford
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 6
Household Members:
James Dunford 32
Susan Dunford 27
Samuel B Dunford 8
Bettie M Dunford 7
Myrtle M Dunford 5
Josie E Dunford 3
Ollie F Dunford 2
Stella E Dunford 4 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Susan H Dunford
Age in 1910: 36
Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Dunford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James Dunford 41
Susan H Dunford 36
Samuel B Dunford 18
Mettie M Dunford 13[15]
Josie E Dunford 14
Ollie F Dunford 12
Stella E Dunford 10
Thomas A Dunford 8
William M Dunford 6
Robt B Dunford 4
Mary V A Dunford 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie Dunford
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Susie Dunford 47
Thomas Dunford 18
William Dunford 16
Brittain Dunford 13
Mary Dunford 12
Osie Dunford 10
Rebecca Dunford 7
Jennings Dunford 5

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie Dunford
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
T A Marrs 37
Ollie F Marrs 32
Blanch Marrs 9
Mary H Marrs 8
Hester W Marrs 6
J T Marrs 3
Susie Dunford 53

Susan married James Dunford 11 Oct 1890, Tazewell Co. VA. James was born Apr 1868, West Virginia; died 1915, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William Christian
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Upper, Lawrence, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mondana Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
William T Christian 51
Mondana Christian 44
John C Crimm 23
Hilda Crimm 23
William T Crimm 0

MILITARY

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Thomas Christian
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 20 Nov 1879
Race: White
Draft Board: 2

William married Rachel Jane Jackson 10 Sep 1913, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Bef 1930. Rachel was born ca 1895, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

William married Montana Crim Missouri. Montana was born ca 1886, Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lizzie B Smith
Age in 1910: 24
Birth Year: 1886
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: N K Smith
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
N K Smith 24
Lizzie B Smith 24
Ora Smith 4
Dora C Smith 3
Mollie Smith 1
Luetta Smith 1 month

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy E Smith
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Noah Smith
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Noah Smith 35
Nancy E Smith 35
Ora Smith 14
Dorah Smith 12
Mallie Smith 11
Etta Smith 10
Burlin Smith 8
Aulbert Smith 6
Julia Smith 3
Mary Smith 1 year 4 months

Nancy married Noah King Smith. Noah was born 11 May 1885, Virginia; died 17 Dec 1965, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Smith Family Cemetery, Jolo, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Warren Alfred Robertson. Warren was born 13 May 1891, Johnson Co. KY; died 23 Apr 1963, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Will L Clybern
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birthplace: Virginia
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
Draft Board: 2

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=clybern&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=11&GScnty=379&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=79642387&df=all&

Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=clybern&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=11&GScnty=379&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=79642387&df=all&

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: William Leonard Clybern
Death Date: Aug 1960
County of Death: Volusia
State of Death: Florida
Race: White
Gender: Male

Notes:

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie J Clyburn
Age in 1910: 14
Birth Year: 1896
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: J E Clyburn
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Martha C Clyburn
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=clybern&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=11&GScnty=379&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=97400468&df=all&

Plot: H Lot 98

Rufus married Lavinia (Vinia) Dunford. Lavinia (daughter of Samuel Dunford and Sarah Alafair CHRISTIAN) was born 26 Jun 1892, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Jan 1965, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Mattie married Paris O. Lester 31 Oct 1903, McDowell Co. WV. Paris was born 13 Oct 1877, Wyoming Co. WV; died 19 Sep 1930, Wyoming Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Effie married W. I. Helmandollar. W. was born 1862; died 1912. [Group Sheet]

Effie married William Thomas Hamlin. William was born 02 Nov 1883, Whitley Co. KY; died 07 Jul 1957, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Bessie married Thomas Homer Perdue 02 Jul 1911, McDowell Co. WV. Thomas was born 15 Apr 1889, Franklin Co. VA; died 24 Sep 1966, Mingo Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Memorial
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=91136622

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1601080&Type=Death

William married Lula Mae Poff 19 Aug 1922, McDowell Co. WV. Lula was born 1905, Floyd Co. VA; died 25 Apr 1935, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1433006&Type=Death

Nannie married Otto Vestal Richard 14 Feb 1916, McDowell Co. WV. Otto was born 24 Sep 1895, Davidson Co. NC; died 27 Jul 1960, Welch, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Sallie married Lewis Frank Norris 31 Dec 1916, McDowell Co. WV. Lewis was born 03 May 1894, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN; died Aug 1978, Vinton, Roanoke Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Carrie married Henry Clarence Leedy 25 Mar 1925, McDowell Co. WV. Henry was born Dec 1875, Bland Co. VA; died 06 Aug 1936, Raleigh Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Carrie married John Lewis Cunningham. John was born 08 Apr 1899, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Apr 1920, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Dewey married Ida Mae Davis 10 Nov 1926, Tazewell Co. VA. Ida was born 20 Dec 1904, McDowell Co. WV; died Jun 1983, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1081572&Type=Death

Walter married Maxine Frances Brewster. Maxine was born 1925. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 37A8A8D289FA466ABACFF936D42070D47C83

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Beavers
Age: 5
Birth Date: Sep 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthias L Beavers
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mythias Beavers [Mathias Beavers]
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Maud Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Mythias Beavers 26
Maud Beavers 24
Ines Beavers 4
Nathan Beavers 2
Lillie Beavers 1

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Street Address: 415
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Maud Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mathias Beavers 38
Maud Beavers 36
Ines Beavers 15
Nathan Beavers 13
Lilie Beavers 10
William Beavers 8
Jeneava Beavers 7
Janett Beavers 4
Janice Beavers 4 months


Buried:
Grave location
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=m&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=601&GRid=17119718&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1056080&Type=Death

Mathias married Sarah Maude ALTIZER 8 Oct 1913, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah (daughter of William M. ALTIZER and Rebecca Ann ALTIZER) was born Apr 1894, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2B5B6ADB7AF646EE8E4A9C54551567D4DC4B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Beavers
Age: 3
Birth Date: Sep 1896
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
[McDowell]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James W R Beavers
Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: 1898
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Hazel Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James W Beavers 32
Hazel Beavers 30
Erma Beavers 5
Kelsie Beavers 3 years 2 months
Fred Beavers 1 year 5 months
Gail Hunt 28
William Jones 34
William Tolliver 23

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=j&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=201&GRid=73190214&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5266575&Type=Death

Social Security Death Index
Name: James Beavers
SSN: 232-14-2021
Last Residence: West Virginia
Born: 11 Sep 1896
Died: May 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Rachel M. Muncie 10 Aug 1918, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Most likely. Rachel was born ca 1900, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

James married Hazel May Hunt 05 Mar 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Hazel was born 23 Mar 1899, Tyler Co. WV; died 30 May 1969; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7096CF9086D74F1FB6D72837AF26C9AB651D

Notes:

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Augustus P Beavers
Age: 2 months
Birth Date: May 1899 [census record is hard to read]
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Gus P Beavers
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Gus Beaver
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census about Gus P Bea?US
Name: Gus P Bea?us [Gus P Beavers]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Dorthy Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Gus P Beavers 30
Dorthy Beavers 28
Harold Beavers 5
Donald B Beavers 2 years 2 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gass Beavers [Guss]
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: 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
Occupation: Shot Firer, coal mine
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $15
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $1450
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gus Beavers
SSN: 236-10-2870
Last Residence: 32720 Deland, Volusia, Florida, United States of America
Born: 21 May 1899
Died: Sep 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=g&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55584836&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Gus Payne Beavers
Birth Date: 1899
Death Date: 10 Sep 1968
Death Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 69
Occupation: Miner
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598427

Augustus married Ethel Mae Fite 04 Sep 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Ethel was born 27 Jun 1908, Lewis Co. KY; died 21 Nov 1926, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Augustus married Dorothy Neal 27 Oct 1927, McDowell Co. WV. Dorothy was born 28 Jun 1901, Tazewell Co. VA; died 04 Mar 1980; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Augustus married Ethel Mae Fite 04 Sep 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Ethel was born ca 1906, Lewis Co. KY. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E596BF9447824378BCE19D9B2ED909FC33DD

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy C Beavers
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy Beaver
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Bundy J Beavers [Bandy]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Anna B Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Bandy J Beavers 29
Anna B Beavers 26
Mason W Beavers 4 years 5 months
Thorel T Beavers 2 years 7 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Banly Beavers [Bandy Beavers]
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: 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 Miner
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:$1200
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 34
Income: $1300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Bandy Beavers 39
Anna Beavers 36
Mason Beavers 14
Thurl Beavers 12
Lucille Beavers 10
Bandy Beavers 8
Dolors Beavers 4
Earl Beavers 3

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=j&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=721&GRid=16401985&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4966405&Type=Death

John married Anna Belle BEAVERS 08 Jul 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Anna (daughter of Thomas Marion Beavers and Nannie Lou Carter) was born 15 Nov 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Nov 1992, Sumter Co. FL; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: CC1EEEB1A64E499B9EB1434B37A0A9C48294

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Lee Beavers
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beaver
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia [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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Rebecca Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 25
Rebecca Beavers 24
Buelah Beavers 5
Alice Christian 18 [sister-in-law]
Perry Deskins 38 [boarder]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beavers
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Occupation: Garbage Collector
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $900
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 36
Rebecca Beavers 34
Bula Beavers 15
Lilly Beavers 74 [his mother]

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=r&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=401&GRid=19172246&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Robert Beavers
SSN: 232-18-2283
Last Residence: 24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 19 Feb 1904
Died: Mar 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

Robert married Mary Rebecca CHRISTIAN 30 May 1924. Mary (daughter of William Arthur CHRISTIAN and Eliza Louise BEAVERS) was born 20 Mar 1906; died 1989; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Lavinia married Rufus Everett Barrett. Rufus (son of James Robert Barrett and Levisa (Vicie) CHRISTIAN) was born 07 Jan 1883, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Dec 1972, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4682452&Type=Death

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=dunford&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScnty=3087&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=75041022&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: James R. Dunford
SSN: 233-12-4207
Last Residence: 24963 Peterstown, Monroe
Born: 5 Dec 1897
Died: 28 Jun 1996

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2113741&Type=Death

Hettie married W. L. Williams. [Group Sheet]

Cora married William L. Graham WHITAKER 08 Feb 1920, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. William (son of Dock Snead WHITAKER and Louisa Catherine BURK) was born Oct 1897, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 Oct 1922, Whitaker Ridge, Tazewell, Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=DU&GSfn=r&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=75041025&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Rufus Dunford
SSN: 232-16-5086
Last Residence: 24899 Yukon, Mcdowell
Born: 2 Jul 1905
Died: Jul 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=dunford&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScnty=3087&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=75041017&df=all&

Notes:

Birth:
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Samuel Barney Dunford
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birthplace: Virginia
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1891

U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Samuel Barney Dunford
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1891
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Residence: Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White

Josie married Joseph Harrison Lewis. Joseph was born 16 Aug 1888, Buchanan Co. VA; died 04 Dec 1940, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie F Dunford
Age: 2
Birth Date: Apr 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Dunford
Father's Birthplace: W Virginia
Mother's name: Susan Dunford
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie F Dunford
Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: 1898
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: James Dunford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Susan H Dunford
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie F Marrs
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas A Marrs
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie F Marrs
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: T A Marrs
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Susie Dunford
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie F Marrs
Respondent: Yes
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: Route 660
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Wyoming, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Wyoming, West Virginia

DEATH

Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Ollie F Marrs
Death Date: 13 Oct 1988
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 90
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1898

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=marrs&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=11&GScnty=368&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=59891455&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ollie F. Marrs
SSN: 266-82-2389
Last Residence: 33805 Lakeland, Polk, Florida
Born: 7 Apr 1898
Died: Oct 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1963)

Ollie married Thomas A. Marrs 02 Jan 1920, McDowell Co. WV. Thomas was born 18 Dec 1893, Tazewell Co. VA; died 20 Mar 1960, Polk Co. FL; was buried , Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4682500&Type=Death

Social Security Death Index
Name: Mathias Dunford
SSN: 232-14-2819
Last Residence: 24894 Warriormine, Mcdowell
Born: 20 Jun 1903
Died: Jul 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

William married Ethel Marie Mullins. Ethel was born Jul 1903, Casey Co, KY; died Dec 1971, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgil Christian
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
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: Thomas Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Rachel Christian
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia


1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgil Christien [Christian]
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: 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: Trucker Cutter
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $2
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $400
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Virgil Christian 26
Ethel Christian 24
Reneeda Christian 3
Charley G Christian 0 <1 month old
Gay Christian 1


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Virgil Christian
SSN: 233-22-5808
Born: 21 Sep 1914
Died: Jun 1952
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2153246&Type=Death

Virgil married Ethel McCoy. [Group Sheet]

Virgil married Virginia Pearl Taylor. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Gladis Christian
Age: 3 years 4 months
Birth Year: abt 1917 [abt 1916]
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: Thomas Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Christian
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Gladys Christian
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas [Thomas] [Rachel Jackson Christian]
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Oris Christian
Age: 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1920 [abt 1919]
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: Thomas Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Christian
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Oris Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepson in household of William and Rachel Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Oris Christian
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepson in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
[Worked on his step-father's farm]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Ores R Christian
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 19 Nov 1941
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington West

Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 66 in.
Weight: 106 lbs.

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Ores Russell Christian
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Army
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1919
Service Date: 3 Nov 1941
Parent 1 Name: Mrs. Rachel Griffith
Parent 2 Name: the late Mr. Thomas Christian
State: West Virginia
Tour of Duty: Camp Croft, SC; Solomon Islands, Philippines; Southwest Pacific
Awards: 3 battle stars, purple heart with 2 Oak Leaf clusters
School: Bradshaw schools
Church: Church of Christ

OBITUARY

From Find A Grave

Ores R. Christian, 81, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Streamwood, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

He was born March 23, 1919 in Yukon, W. Va., the son of William T. and Rachael Jackson Christian.

He had been a resident of Streamwood for over 10 years and been a resident of Springfield since 1994. He had been employed by Rolex Corp. in Elk Grove Village befor retiring. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the Army. He was a member of VFW Post 3375, Brighton, Mo.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Nancy Kolesar of Missouri, Blanche Byrd of Chicago and Joy Aganath of Missouri.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Christian and Sherman Thomas; two sisters, Gladys Thomas and Francis Richardson; and a grandchild.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.

Visitation will be 1 p.m., Saturday until the time of services in the funeral home


Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=CH&GSfn=o&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=5072596&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ores R. Christian
SSN: 233-22-0351
Last Residence: 65617 Brighton, Polk, Missouri
Born: 23 Mar 1919
Died: 2 Oct 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frances Christian
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William and Rachel Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Frances Christian
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Christian
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of William and Rachel Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rachel Thomas
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Christian
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffiths
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=65199356

Grave inscription:
MMR2, US Navy, World War II. & Korea

Notes:

OBITUARY
From Findagrave

COALWOOD ? Frederick G. "Grandad" Beavers, age 83, of Coalwood, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born April 16, 1928 in Caretta, he was the son of the late James and Hazel Hunt Beavers.

He retired from Olga Coal Company after 40 years. He was a member of the Berwind Masonic Lodge #141. He enjoyed working in his work shop and giving unofficial "Rocket Boys" tours of Coalwood to tourist.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia E. (Jenny) Smith Beavers; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Vickie) Gilman of Coalwood, Ms. Terri Sokolow of Bristol, Va. and Ms. Toni Robbins of Coalwood; six grandchildren, Tara Helton and Ashley Gilman, both of Huntington, W.Va., Tasha Foy of Bristol, Va., Joshua Sokolow of Madrid, Spain and Jeremy and Jacob Robbins, both of Huntington, W.Va.; and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan and Haley Helton, Oliver and Lucy-Claire Foy and Levi and Dylan Followay and Sophie Robbins; one sister, Margie B. Jones of Chesterfield, Va.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Coalwood United Methodist Church in Coalwood from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the church on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Joe Moore officiating, and there will be no interment.

The family will receive friends at the home following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coalwood United Methodist Church, HC 31 Box 90, Welch WV 24801, or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd. #300, Frisco, TX 75034.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70198567

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73190403

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1069375&Type=Death

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=83539057

Phyllis married Wilford R. Kirby. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32655484

Inscription:
Beloved wife and mother

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harold Bea?us [Harald Beavers]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1925
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: Gus P Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dorthy Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harold Beavers
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Harold Beavers
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Guards and watchmen, except crossing watchmen
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70 in
Weight: 130 lbs

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Harold Beavers
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Army
Birth Date: 28 Jul 1924
Service Date: 1 Dec 1942
Parents Name: Mr. and Mrs. G P Beavers
Spouse Name: Mrs. Lucille Phillips Beavers
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas: Jefferson Barracks; South Dakota State College;England; Europe; Bradley Field CT; Charleston Air Base, SC

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=2601&GRid=55584913&
Inscription:
US Army Air Corps
World War II

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Harold Beavers
SSN: 234-32-7410
Last Residence: 24605 Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, United States of America
Born: 28 Jul 1924
Died: 11 Jan 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Harold married Lucille Phillips. Lucille (daughter of John Clyde Phillips and Rhoda BEAVERS) was born 03 Sep 1927, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Mar 1997, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Donald Beavers
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie Beavers
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mason W Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1926
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: Bandy J Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Anna B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mason Beavers
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No

Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Mason W Beavers
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Phone Number: 748-3473

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Mason W. Beavers
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Service Date: 8 Jun 1942
Parent Name: Mr. and Mrs. Bandy J. Beavers
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas:Parris Island, SC; South Pacific
Awards: Purple Heart

Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Mason W Beavers
Service Info.: CPL US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II, KOREA
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Death Date: 27 Dec 1995
Service Start Date: 10 Apr 1947
Interment Date: 2 Jan 1996
Cemetery: Florida National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 6502 SW. 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513
Buried At: Section 204 Site 204
Address: PO Box 1265, Wildwood, FL, 34785-1265 (1993)

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Mason W. Beavers
SSN: 236-22-1782
Last Residence: 34785 Wildwood, Sumter, Florida
Born: 5 Nov 1925
Died: 27 Dec 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=11&GScntry=4&GSsr=4281&GRid=344440&
Plot: 204, 0, 204

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Mason Wendell Beavers
Death Date: 27 Dec 1995
County of Death: Lake
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 70
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Thorel T Beavers
Gender: Male
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: Son
Father's Name: Bandy J Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Anna B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Thurl Beavers
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel T Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 2439 Vaughn Ave, Deltona, FL, 32725-2220

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 757 Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH, 44240-2144

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel T Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 233 Little Oak Island Dr, Folly Beach, SC, 29439


OBITUARY

Akron Beacon Journal 11 October, 2009

Thurel T. Beavers

Thurel T. Beavers, 82, of Kent, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, with his family by his side at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond.

He was born September 30, 1927, in Squire, W.Va. to John Bandy and Anna Belle (Beavers) Beavers. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. Thurel was a member of the Kent Moose Lodge and the United Auto Workers. He enjoyed sports especially football and baseball.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond for their loving care and thoughtfulness.

He is survived by sons, Douglas (Michelle) Beavers of Munroe Falls and Rob (Cathy) Beavers of Massillon; daughters, Beverly (Brian) Jones of Akron and Pam (David) Wilson of Kent; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, R. Earl Beavers of Wildwood, Fla.; sisters, Lucille Jones of Leesburg, Fla., and Delores Jones of Leesburg, Fla.; and aunt, Wilma Gillespie of Vincent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Ruth Beavers; parents, John Bandy and Anna Belle (Beavers) Beavers; brothers, Mason Beavers and John Bandy Beavers Jr.; and sister, Hilda Beavers.

Calling hours will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 12 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143 or , 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406.

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Thurel Beavers
Last Residence: 44240 Kent, Portage, Ohio
Born: 30 Sep 1927
Died: 10 Oct 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Thurel married Joan Ruth Blevins 02 Jul 1951. Joan was born 04 Dec 1934, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Jan 2008, Portage Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lucille Beavers
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in household of Band and Anna Beavers
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 11B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade

Lucille married Willie Osmond Jones 09 Jun 1947, McDowell Co. WV. Willie was born ca 1925, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy Beavers Junior
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 Bandy and Anna Beavers
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade

Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Bandy Beavers Jr
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1932
Death Date: 4 Sep 1950
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Tazwell, Virginia
Enlisted: 31 Jan 1950
Discharge date: Killed in Action
Rank: PFC
Unit: Co. G, 9th Infantry, Second Infantry Division, US Army
Medals: Purple Heart


WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Bandy Beavers Jr.
Birth Date: 1932
Birth City: McDowell
State Registered: West Virginia

Death Date: 4 Sep 1950
Death Country: Korea
Death Description: Killed in Action

War: Korean War
Title: Private First Class, U.S. Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army
Service ID: 13339718
Notes: Private First Class Beavers was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea of September 4, 1950. Private First Class Beavers was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=7001&GRid=16401928&
W. Va. PFC Co. G. 9 Inf. Div. Korean War

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dolors Beavers [Dolores]
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1936
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

Notes:

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

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Buelah Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Lee Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebecca Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=haller&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=11&GScnty=368&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=74222335&df=all&

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Hester J Haller
Death Date: 6 Nov 1993
County of Death: Polk
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 69
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1923

Hester married Russell A. Haller 1944, Polk Co. FL. Russell was born 1916; died 1977; was buried , Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Reneeda Christien [Christian]
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter of Virgil and Ethel Christian
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gay Christien [Christian]
Age: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter of Virgil and Ethel Christian
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Charley G Christien [Christian]
Age: 0 [less than 1 month old]
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1940
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son of Virgil and Ethel Christian
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia

Florence married Barry Thompson. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Ruth Ann Stanley. [Group Sheet]