Bessie Elexina CLUVERIUS: Appalachian Aristocracy

1891 - 1983 (91 years)

Generation: 1

Bessie Elexina CLUVERIUS was born 9 Jun 1891, King and Queen Co. VA; died 27 Mar 1983, Richmond. VA; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

Education: attended Westhampton in Richmond
_UID: 9715D3B5F7AA44C69821976B317FC3C0CDB5

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie E Cluvenius [Cluverius]
Age: 8
Birth Date: Jun 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Wm B Cluverius
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Eula J Cluverius
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie Cluverius
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Cluverius
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ula Cluverius
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie E Bland
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Thomas H Bland 39
Bessie E Bland 28
Thomas H Bland 4 years 3 months
Charles W Bland 2 years 9 months
Rosla J Bland 1 year 7 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie E Bland
Gender: Female
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas H Bland 49
Bessie E Bland 39
Harry J Bland 14
Charles W Bland 13
Roslyn J Bland 10
Franklin H Bland 7
Edgar C Bland 5
Bessie H Bland 2

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie Bland
Age: 49
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1891
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: Route 14
House Number: 77
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Housekeeper
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Harry Bland 59
Bessie Bland 49
Edgar Bland 14
Betsie Bland 12
Wadely Bland 8
Rosa Bland 5

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Richmond, Virginia, City Directory, 1953
Name: Bessie Bland
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1953
Street Address: 710 Dakota av
Residence Place: Richmond, Virginia
Spouse: Thos H Bland

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Bessie Bland
SSN: 226-72-8430
Last Residence: 23113 Midlothian, Chesterfield, Virginia
Born: 9 Jun 1891
Died: Mar 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1966)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Cluverius&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=10407372&df=all&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Bessie Cluverius Bland
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 91
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1891
Death Date: 27 Mar 1983
Cause of Death: cerebro vascular accident (stroke), due to arteriosclerosis, cancer left breast
Death Place: Richmond, Richmond (Ind. City), Virginia
Registration Date: 12 Apr 1983
Father: Willie Cluverius
Mother: Ula Hurst
Spouse: Harry Bland
Certificate Number: 1983010183

Bessie married Thomas Henry (Harry) BLAND, Sr. 18 Nov 1914, King and Queen Co. VA. Thomas (son of Charles T. BLAND and Rosa V) was born 3 Aug 1880; died 18 Sep 1948; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Thmoas Henry (Harry) BLAND, Jr. was born 28 Oct 1915, King and Queen Co. VA; died Nov 1973, King and Queen Co. VA.
3. Charles William BLAND was born 05 Apr 1917, King and Queen Co. VA; died 22 May 2000, Sumner Co. TN; was buried , Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA.
4. Rosa Beatrice BLAND was born 30 Oct 1918, King and Queen Co. VA.
5. Rosalind Genevieve BLAND was born 10 Dec 1919, King and Queen Co. VA; died 19 Jan 1938, King and Queen Co. VA; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA.
6. Homer Franklin BLAND was born 18 May 1922, King and Queen Co. VA; died 20 May 1931, King and Queen Co. VA; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA.
7. Edgar Carlisle BLAND was born 18 Jan 1925, King and Queen Co. VA; died 22 Jul 2006, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico Co. VA.
8. Betsy BLAND was born ca 1928, King and Queen Co. VA.
9. Waddy Wilde BLAND was born ca 1932, King and Queen Co. VA.
10. Ula Ann BLAND was born ca 1935, King and Queen Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Thmoas Henry (Harry) BLAND, Jr.

(1.Bessie¹) was born 28 Oct 1915, King and Queen Co. VA; died Nov 1973, King and Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 63201AC1FCB24D7AABB1DAAB991332BF516D

Notes:

Died of brain tumor

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas H Bland Jr
Age: 4 years 3 months
Birth Year: abt 1916
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry J Bland
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1916
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry T Bland
Respondent: Yes
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Newtown, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: 630
Inferred Residence in 1935: Newtown, King and Queen, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Helper, state highway
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $800
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Harry T Bland 24
Ruth H Bland 22

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Harry Bland
SSN: 231-20-4176
Last Residence: 23110 Mattaponi, King and Queen, Virginia
Born: 28 Oct 1915
Died: Nov 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Thmoas married Ruth Howell. Ruth was born 01 Aug 1917, King Willliam Co. VA; died 27 Jun 2005, King and Queen Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

11. Linda BLAND

Charles William BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born 05 Apr 1917, King and Queen Co. VA; died 22 May 2000, Sumner Co. TN; was buried , Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 3AC2409DEB5347B38D9797E1AFF6450AA1C7

Notes:

Sold Electrulux vaccaum cleaners.

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Bland
Age: 2 years 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1918 [abt 1917]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Bland
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Bland
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Crewe, Nottoway, Virginia
Street: East Maryland Auenve
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, King and Queen, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, King And Queen, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Salesman
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 56
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Blanche E Palmer 49
Charles W Bland 23
Herbert Robertson 40 [lodger]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Charles W Bland
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia

Enlistment Date: 7 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Richmond
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in refining of petroleum
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 67 in.
Weight: 196 lbs.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BLAN&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=481&GRid=46343327&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Charles W. Bland
SSN: 223-05-8883
Last Residence: 37075 Hendersonville, Sumner, Tennessee
Born: 5 Apr 1917
Died: 22 May 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Charles married Mary UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

12. Graham BLAND

4.
Rosa Beatrice BLAND (1.Bessie¹) was born 30 Oct 1918, King and Queen Co. VA.
Other Events:
_UID: 803BDED7F5054E41A796A73CEB7B22D17226

Rosalind Genevieve BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born 10 Dec 1919, King and Queen Co. VA; died 19 Jan 1938, King and Queen Co. VA; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 365031CA525340D8B138C9D03825A4EAABD8

Notes:

Died of a brain tumor

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Rosla J Bland
Age: 1 year 7 months
Birth Year: abt 1919 [abt 1918]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Roslyn J Bland
Gender: Female
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bland&GSiman=1&GScid=2133963&GRid=10413170&

Homer Franklin BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born 18 May 1922, King and Queen Co. VA; died 20 May 1931, King and Queen Co. VA; was buried , Old Church Methodist, King & Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 42B1D92827C54B118A871B9D9D57599EF0B4

Notes:

died of a brain tumor

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Franklin H Bland
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1923
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bland&GSiman=1&GScid=2133963&GRid=10409078&

Edgar Carlisle BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born 18 Jan 1925, King and Queen Co. VA; died 22 Jul 2006, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: A7D20A17B8B4446A9C09D4BF6F0FF20F6BE1

Notes:

had twin daughters Sold Electrulux vaccaum cleaners.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar C Bland
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Edgar Bland
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: Route 14
House Number: 77
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Household Members:
Harry Bland 59
Bessis Bland 49
Edgar Bland 14
Betsie Bland 12
Wadely Bland 8
Ula Bland 5

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Edgar C Bland
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia

Enlistment Date: 10 May 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Richmond
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Paymasters, payroll clerks, and timekeepers
Marital Status: Single, with dependents

OBITUARY

Virginian Review, Covington, VA; 25 Jul 2006

RICHMOND Edgar Carlisle Bland, 81, Richmond, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006.

He was the husband of Velma C. Bland; father of Janet B. Blackwell (Jon), and the late Janice B. Wilson; grandfather of Kimberly F. Griffith, Bryan L. Griffith; brother of Waddy G. Bland (Brenda) and Ann B. Hurt. Also surviving are Soso, his faithful and trusted friend.

Mr. Bland was a member of Tuckahoe Lodge No. 347, AF & AM, for 39 years.

The family will receive friends at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., today from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Washington Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Grace Hospital Alumnae Association Scholarship Fund, Key Creasy, 4115 Rockhill Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Birth:
U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Edgar C Bland
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1925
Address: 8302 Franconia Rd, Richmond, VA, 23227-1521 (1993)

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Edgar C. Bland
Last Residence: 23227 Richmond, Henrico, Virginia
Born: 18 Jan 1925
Died: 22 Jul 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Edgar married Velma Craft. Velma was born 23 Aug 1926, Virginia; died 09 Dec 2010, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

13. Janet BLAND
14. Janice BLAND

Betsy BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born ca 1928, King and Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: DA1BC2A0223B475BAB6F32ACF27B3ED6CF7F

Notes:

died of cancer, shortly after she was married.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Bessie H Bland
Gender: Female
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1928
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas H Bland
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bessie E Bland
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betsie Bland
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: Route 14
House Number: 77
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Household Members:
Harry Bland 59
Bessie Bland 49
Edgar Bland 14
Betsie Bland 12
Wadely Bland 8
Ula Bland 5

Waddy Wilde BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born ca 1932, King and Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: B0DD898DE20A4DB79604CE3DD51C37E141D9

Notes:

Nickname was Sonny. Was in printing business with his namesake who was the best friend of his uncle? grandfather?

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Wadely Bland [Waddie]
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: Route 14
House Number: 77
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 5B
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Native Language: English
Household Members:
Harry Bland 59
Bessie Bland 49
Edgar Bland 14
Betsie Bland 12
Wadely Bland 8
Ula Bland 5

10.

Ula Ann BLAND

(1.Bessie¹) was born ca 1935, King and Queen Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 499002F5B6B041B69F6009C8B0C12FF491A0

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ula Bland
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Buena Vista, King and Queen, Virginia
Street: Route 14
House Number: 77
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Harry Bland 59
Bessie Bland 49
Edgar Bland 14
Betsie Bland 12
Wadely Bland 8
Ula Bland 5

Generation: 3

11.
Linda BLAND (2.Thmoas², 1.Bessie¹)
Other Events:
_UID: 1131BEF74DF34E82BE65DE489FD04EACB90C
12.
Graham BLAND (3.Charles², 1.Bessie¹)
Other Events:
_UID: F7366665AEAF4F0395C0462DE4E6F31541D7
13. Janet BLAND (7.Edgar², 1.Bessie¹)
Janet married Jon Blackwell. [Group Sheet]
14. Janice BLAND (7.Edgar², 1.Bessie¹)
Janice married Wilson. [Group Sheet]