Carlton William Garrison1,2

ID#3121, b. 15 February 1926, d. 10 June 1962
Pedigree
Father: Warren O. Garrison
Mother: Florence Jefferson

Birth date: 15 February 1926
Birth place: Marshall County, West Virginia.3,2

Carlton married Imogene Harris, daughter of Donald Edgar Harris and Laura Letha Blake, on 18 September 1957 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. Jess W. Nutter, a Church of Christ minister, certified that he united them in marriage.3 At the time of his death, Carlton was employed by Marx Toy Company, Glen Dale, West Virginia.2

At age 36, Carlton died from coronary occlusion on 10 June 1962 at R.D. 2, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.2 He was interred on 13 June 1962 in the Salem Church of Christ Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia;2
Family Line(s):
Harris Index
Last Edited Date=29 Aug 2017

Citations

  1. [S2338] Doris "Imogene" Garrison obituary, presented by Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Moundsville, West Virginia, online http://www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
  2. [S2340] Carlton William Garrison, Certificate of Death, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 2074172_0000871.jpg.
  3. [S2339] Marriage License for Carlton W. Garrison and Imogene Harris, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file 4130891_00186.jpg.

Warren O. Garrison1

ID#3122
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified.
Mother: not yet identified.

Birth date: not yet determined
Birth place: not yet determined.

It may be possible that Warren's middle initial was a "D" rather than an "O" - more research will solve that question.

Warren married Florence Jefferson.2

Deceased Child of Warren O. Garrison and Florence Jefferson:

Family Line(s):
Harris Index
Last Edited Date=6 Feb 2017

Citations

  1. [S2340] Carlton William Garrison, Certificate of Death, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 2074172_0000871.jpg.
  2. [S2339] Marriage License for Carlton W. Garrison and Imogene Harris, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file 4130891_00186.jpg.

Florence Jefferson1

ID#3123
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified.
Mother: not yet identified.

Birth date: not yet determined
Birth place: not yet determined.

Florence married Warren O. Garrison.2

Deceased Child of Florence Jefferson and Warren O. Garrison:

Family Line(s):
Harris Index
Last Edited Date=6 Feb 2017

Citations

  1. [S2340] Carlton William Garrison, Certificate of Death, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 2074172_0000871.jpg.
  2. [S2339] Marriage License for Carlton W. Garrison and Imogene Harris, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file 4130891_00186.jpg.

Maxine Harris1

ID#3124, b. 4 March 1927, d. before 2017
Pedigree
Father: Donald Edgar Harris
Mother: Laura Letha Blake

Birth date: 4 March 1927
Birth place: R.D. 2, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.1

Maxine died sometime before 2017 according to the obituary of her sister, Imogene (Harris) Garrison.
Charts
Direct Descendants of John Harris
Family Line(s):
Harris Index
Last Edited Date=6 Feb 2017

Citations

  1. [S2341] Marriage License for Bernard Crow and Maxine Harris, Marshall County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file 4130889_00273.jpg.

William Bland1

ID#3134, b. about 1838
Pedigree
Father: David Bland
Mother: Elizabeth Church

Birth date: about 1838
Birth place: Virginia.1,2 It has also been reported that William was born in Ohio.2
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=12 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2234] David Bland household, 1860 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, Proctor Post Office, page 132, National Archives micropublication M653_1384.
  2. [S2233] David Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 44 stamped, National Archives micropublication M432_981.

Henry Bland1

ID#3135, b. about 1848
Pedigree
Father: Joseph Bland
Mother: Rebecca Dulaney

Birth date: about 1848
Birth place: Virginia.2
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2234] David Bland household, 1860 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, Proctor Post Office, page 132, National Archives micropublication M653_1384.
  2. [S2350] Joseph Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 36B, National Archives micropublication M432_981.

Hannah Bland1

ID#3136, b. about 1827
Pedigree
Father: David Bland
Mother: Elizabeth Church

Birth date: about 1827
Birth place: Ohio.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2233] David Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 44 stamped, National Archives micropublication M432_981.

Martha Jane Bland1,2

ID#3137, b. 15 June 1838, d. 14 March 1921
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified.
Mother: Susan "Susie" Bland.2

Birth date: 15 June 1838
Birth place: Richland County, Ohio.2

At age 82, Martha died from pneumonia on 14 March 1921 at Pine Grove, Wetzel County, West Virginia.2
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=11 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2233] David Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 44 stamped, National Archives micropublication M432_981.
  2. [S2348] Martha Jane Cross, Certificate of Death, Wetzel County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 1952973_0000400.jpg.

Susan "Susie" Bland1

ID#3138, b. 19 July 1816, d. 28 February 1905
Pedigree
Father: David Bland
Mother: Elizabeth Church

Birth date: 19 July 1816.2
Birth place: unknown.

Susan married John D. Cooper.3

At age 88, Susan died on 28 February 1905.2

Deceased Child of Susan "Susie" Bland and an unidentified or still living spouse:

Last Edited Date=11 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2348] Martha Jane Cross, Certificate of Death, Wetzel County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 1952973_0000400.jpg.
  2. [S2349] Susan Bland Cooper, Find A Grave memorial no. 39391720, created by Debbie Rowe on 12 July 2009, maintained by s e folmar, online http://www.findagrave.com. Photograph of gravestone by russ carson, added 16 Apr 2012.
  3. [S2369] John D. Cooper household, 1880 U.S. Census, Mason County, West Virginia, Cologne District, Enumeration District 92, sheet 6B, National Archives micropublication T9_1408.

Joseph Bland

ID#3139, b. about 1825
Pedigree
Father: David Bland
Mother: Elizabeth Church

Birth date: about 1825
Birth place: Ohio.1

Joseph married Rebecca Dulaney in 1847.

Deceased Child of Joseph Bland and Rebecca Dulaney:

Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2350] Joseph Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 36B, National Archives micropublication M432_981.

Rebecca Dulaney1

ID#3140, b. January 1830
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified
Mother: not yet identified

Birth date: January 1830
Birth place: Pennsylvania.1

Rebecca married Joseph Bland, son of David Bland and Elizabeth Church, in 1847.

Deceased Child of Rebecca Dulaney and Joseph Bland:

Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2350] Joseph Bland household, 1850 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, Virginia, District 64, page 36B, National Archives micropublication M432_981.

John Sole

ID#3141
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified.
Mother: not yet identified.

Birth date: not yet determined
Birth place: not yet determined.

John married Elsie Church, daughter of Henry "Old Hundred" Church and Hannah Keine.
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=14 May 2017

Jennie F. Church1

ID#3142, b. 3 December 1884, d. 26 February 1963
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: 3 December 1884
Birth place: West Virginia.1,2

Jennie married John G. Davis on 16 October 1908 at New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. D. L. Ash, a minister, certified that he united the couple in marriage.3

Jennie's life was far from being an easy one - her husband had her institutionalized at Weston State Hospital shortly before she turned 35 - and she was there until she died at the age of 78. A detailed account of her life can be found on Denise Murphy's blog, Living in the Past.4

At age 78, Jennie died from a cerebral hemorrhage due to cerebral arteriosclerosis on 26 February 1963.1 She was interred on 28 February 1963 in the Thomas Chapel Cemetery, Wetzel County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Jennie Davis." The inscription reads, "1884-1963."1

Census Records

YearLocationEnumeration info as recorded
1910Shinnston and Middlebourne Turnpike, Sardis District, Harrison County, West VirginiaJennie Davis, female, age 22, wife, married 1 year, born in West Virginia, 1 child born and still living
(Official U.S. Census Date: 15 April 1910)5
1920Weston State Hospital, Weston, Lewis County, West VirginiaJenny Davis, female, age unknown, patient, marital status unknown, birthplace unknown, a patient
(Official U.S. Census Date: 01 January 1920)6
1930Weston State Hospital, Weston, Lewis County, West VirginiaJennie Davis, female, age 46, inmate, married, born in West Virginia
(Official U.S. Census Date: 01 April 1930)7

Deceased Children of Jennie F. Church and John G. Davis:

Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=22 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2354] Jennie F. Davis, Certificate of Death, Lewis County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx, file 1991973_0002253.jpg.
  2. [S2367] Robert Church household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 94, sheet 7B (287 stamped), National Archives micropublication T623_1775.
  3. [S2355] Marriage License for John G. Davis and Jennie Church, Wetzel County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file _00631.jpg.
  4. [S2375] Denise Murphy, "#52 Ancestors - no. 24 (week 8): Jennie F. Church," 20 February 2015, Living in the Past blog, online http://denise-livinginthepast.blogspot.com, viewed 14 June 2017.
  5. [S2376] John G. Davis household, 1910 U.S. Census, Harrison County, West Virginia, Sardis District, Enumeration District 34, sheet 17A (156 stamped), National Archives micropublication T624_1683.
  6. [S2374] Weston State Hospital household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lewis County, West Virginia, Court House District, Enumeration District 89, sheet 8A (39 stamped), National Archives micropublication T625_1960.
  7. [S2384] Weston State Hospital household, 1930 U.S. Census, Lewis County, West Virginia, Court House Township, Enumeration District 21-4, sheet 14A (26 stamped), National Archives micropublication T626_2539.
  8. [S2360] Lavester Otto Davis, Find A Grave memorial no. 11384334, created by "Paula J" on 19 July 2005, online http://www.findagrave.com. Photograph of gravestone by "Paula and Mom", added 20 September 2007.
  9. [S2378] Sara S.(?) Mitchell household, 1930 U.S. Census, Hood County, Texas, Justice Precinct 6, Enumeration District 111-8, sheet 5A (289 stamped), National Archives micropublication T626_2355.

John G. Davis1

ID#3143, b. about 1882
Pedigree
Father: not yet identified
Mother: not yet identified

Birth date: about 1882
Birth place: Wetzel County, West Virginia.1

John married Jennie F. Church, daughter of Robert Church and Lucinda Murphy, on 16 October 1908 at New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. D. L. Ash, a minister, certified that he united the couple in marriage.1

Census Records

YearLocationEnumeration info as recorded
1910Shinnston and Middlebourne Turnpike, Sardis District, Harrison County, West VirginiaJohn G. Davis, male, age 28, head, married 1 year, born in West Virginia, a self-employed oil well tool dresser
(Official U.S. Census Date: 15 April 1910)2

Deceased Children of John G. Davis and Jennie F. Church:

Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=17 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2355] Marriage License for John G. Davis and Jennie Church, Wetzel County, electronic image by West Virginia Archives & History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx, file _00631.jpg.
  2. [S2376] John G. Davis household, 1910 U.S. Census, Harrison County, West Virginia, Sardis District, Enumeration District 34, sheet 17A (156 stamped), National Archives micropublication T624_1683.
  3. [S2360] Lavester Otto Davis, Find A Grave memorial no. 11384334, created by "Paula J" on 19 July 2005, online http://www.findagrave.com. Photograph of gravestone by "Paula and Mom", added 20 September 2007.
  4. [S2378] Sara S.(?) Mitchell household, 1930 U.S. Census, Hood County, Texas, Justice Precinct 6, Enumeration District 111-8, sheet 5A (289 stamped), National Archives micropublication T626_2355.

Lavester Otto "Speck" Davis1,2

ID#3144, b. 23 December 1911, d. 19 November 1984
Pedigree
Father: John G. Davis
Mother: Jennie F. Church

Birth date: 23 December 1911
Birth place: Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia.2

At age 72, Lavester died on 19 November 1984 in Hood General Hospital, 1310 Paluxy Road, Granbury, Hood County, Texas.2

An obituary was published on 25 November 1984 in the Hood County News.2 The following is a transcription of that obituary:

"L. O. "Speck" Davis
     L. O. "Speck" Davis, 72, of Granbury died Nov. 19 in Hood General Hospital. Mr. Davis was born Dec. 23, 1911 in Clarksburg, W. Va. and was married to Era Thail Davis.
     A Baptist, Mr. Davis was a retired welder and lived most of his life in the Thorp Spring area.
     He is survived by a daughter, LaWana Sparks of Granbury; two sons, David Timothy Davis of Weatherford and Monroe Davis of Granbury; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
     Rev. Mike Shields and Rev. J. B. Carroll officiated the graveside services held Tuesday at Thorp Spring Cemetery in Thorp Spring.
     Martin's Funeral Home of Granbury was in charge of arrangements."

[original spelling and punctuation retained]

He was interred in the Thorp Spring Cemetery, Thorp Spring, Hood County, Texas.

Census Records

YearLocationEnumeration info as recorded
1930Justice Precinct 6, Hood County, TexasLavester O. Davis, male, age 17, boarder, single, born in West Virginia, attended school
(Official U.S. Census Date: 01 April 1930)3
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=8 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S2360] Lavester Otto Davis, Find A Grave memorial no. 11384334, created by "Paula J" on 19 July 2005, online http://www.findagrave.com. Photograph of gravestone by "Paula and Mom", added 20 September 2007.
  2. [S2661] "Obituaries", Hood County News, 25 November 1984, page 8, columns 1-2.
  3. [S2378] Sara S.(?) Mitchell household, 1930 U.S. Census, Hood County, Texas, Justice Precinct 6, Enumeration District 111-8, sheet 5A (289 stamped), National Archives micropublication T626_2355.

William H. Church1

ID#3145, b. about 1848
Pedigree
Father: Henry F. M. Church
Mother: Rebecca Longwell

Birth date: about 1848
Birth place: Ohio.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=2 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2364] Henry Church household, 1860 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Ohio, Ohio Township, Sardis Post Office, page 43 (126 stamped), National Archives micropublication M653_1012.

George Church1

ID#3146, b. about 1877
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: about 1877
Birth place: West Virginia.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=4 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2318] Robert Church household, 1880 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 102, 13A (7 stamped), National Archives micropublication T9_1415.

Samuel Church1

ID#3147, b. 1880
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: 1880 or in December 1881.1
Birth place: West Virginia.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=16 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2367] Robert Church household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 94, sheet 7B (287 stamped), National Archives micropublication T623_1775.

James B. Church1

ID#3148, b. December 1883
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: December 1883
Birth place: West Virginia.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2367] Robert Church household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 94, sheet 7B (287 stamped), National Archives micropublication T623_1775.

Annie B. Church1

ID#3149, b. February 1887
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: February 1887
Birth place: West Virginia.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2367] Robert Church household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 94, sheet 7B (287 stamped), National Archives micropublication T623_1775.

Dessie Church1

ID#3150, b. February 1888
Pedigree
Father: Robert Church
Mother: Lucinda Murphy

Birth date: February 1888
Birth place: West Virginia.1
Family Line(s):
Church Index
Last Edited Date=5 Jun 2017

Citations

  1. [S2367] Robert Church household, 1900 U.S. Census, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Church District, Enumeration District 94, sheet 7B (287 stamped), National Archives micropublication T623_1775.