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Father: still living
Mother: Eva Mae Harris

Birth date: 15 May 1947
Birth place: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia.¹

Photograph of SP4 Lyle Glenn Aston. Date taken: 1968. Location: unknown. Click on camera to view full (or larger) image than the one shown here, then use your browser's back button to return to this page.²

At age 21, Lyle died on 30 March 1969 in Binh Duong, Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).¹ He was interred in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; his name appears on the gravestone as "Lyle G. Aston." The inscription reads, "SP4 11th Armd. Cav. Regt - Vietnam."¹

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Father: Henry Henceroth
Mother: Jane Alman

Birth date: 11 November 1900
Birth place: Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2,3

On 9 February 1920, Rosa married Joseph M. Aston, son of Charles Gibson Aston and Cancedella "Della" McGary, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. Rev. D. G. Slater certified that he united them in marriage. Note that Rosa's surname was misspelled as "Hencreoth" on the marriage record.⁴

At age 23, Rose died on 11 June 1924 in Cameron District, Marshall County, West Virginia. The cause of death was post partum hemorage; contributory cause was adherent placenta.¹ Rose's body was interred on 15 June 1924 in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fork Ridge Road, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Rose Aston." The inscription reads, "Joseph M. and Rose his wife and Rose May infant " (although Joseph was buried with his second wife in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery).^1,3,5

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Father: still living
Mother: Eva Mae Harris

Birth date: 6 January 1949
Birth place: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia.¹

Nina died 3½ hours after premature birth on 6 January 1949 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia. "Placenta praevia was the direct cause of hemorrhage and premature birth at 5-6 months.¹" Nina was reportedly buried in an unmarked grave on 7 January 1949 in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia. It was believed that she was buried next to her grandmother, Dessie Charlotte (Aston) Harris. On 22 June 2010, Nina's brother inquired about the location of the grave; Doug Murphy, a caretaker of the cemetery, used a prod and confirmed that there is a casket there.^1,2

Father: Thomas Glen "Cy" Aston
Mother: Eva Mae Harris

Birth date: 23 August 1955
Birth place: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2

Sue died at age 54 on 16 June 2010 at home in Suwanee, Georgia. She had been in poor health for several years, and was beginning to show signs of Alzheimer's, the same disease that both her mother and maternal grandmother had endured.^2,3

An online obituary was published on 17 June 2010 by the Grisell Funeral Homes & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.² The following is a transcription of that obituary:




A memorial service for Sue was conducted on 22 June 2010 at Grisell Funeral Homes & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, with Pastors Ed and Christy Moore officiating. Sue's husband, Dave, had formerly sang with them in music ministry. At the graveside service, Pastor Christy led family and friends in singing "Amazing Grace" while Pastor Ed accompanied on guitar.^1,3 Following a graveside service, she was interred on 22 June 2010 in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Sue Ella Chambers."^1,3

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Parents: William R. Streight and Dora L. Keller

Birth date: 24 December 1932
Birth place: Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.^2,3

At age 83, Alice died on 29 April 2016 at Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cameron, Marshall County, West Virginia.³ Interred in the Fork Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, 8681 Fork Ridge Road, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia,³

Father: Charles Gibson Aston
Mother: Cancedella "Della" McGary

Birth date: 8 August 1901
Birth place: Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2

Mary married David Washington Ferrell, son of Ezekiel Ferrell and Jennie Bane, on 15 August 1925 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. James E. Scott, minister, certified that he united them in marriage.¹

As of 1942, Mary resided with her husband, an unidentified person (either unknown or still living) , at 1408 Second Street, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.³

At age 84, Mary died on 29 March 1986.² She was interred in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fork Ridge Road, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia; her name appears on the gravestone as "Mary D. Ferrell."²

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Father: Ezekiel Ferrell
Mother: Jennie Bane

Note: The death certificate for David's mother, Jennie Bane Ferrell, identifies Ezekiel Ferrell as her husband. From this, it is presumed that Ezekiel is David's father - although I need to find evidence to support this theory.²

Birth date: 8 February 1892.
Birth place: Greene County, Pennsylvania.³

David married Mary D. Aston, daughter of Charles Gibson Aston and Cancedella "Della" McGary, on 15 August 1925 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. James E. Scott, minister, certified that he united them in marriage.⁴

As of 1942, when he registered for the draft, David was employed by United Zinc Smelter Corp Moundsville, West Virginia,¹ and was living at 1408 Second Street, Moundsville, West Virginia.¹

The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. All men ages 18 to 64 and not already in the military were required to register for the draft during one of six registration periods. At age 50, David registered on 27 April 1942 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, and was described as follows: 5' 7" and 144 lbs., blue eyes, sandy hair, ruddy complexion.¹

At age 51, David died on 4 February 1944 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.^5,6 He was interred in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fork Ridge Road, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia; his name appears on the gravestone as "David W. Ferrell." There are two stones for David: a small one with only his name, and a newer stone with both his and his wife's names.^6,7,8

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Father: Charles Gibson Aston
Mother: Cancedella "Della" McGary

Birth date: 21 November 1903
Birth place: Rosby's Rock, Marshall County, West Virginia.^2,3,4

William married Goldie Ethel Kerns on 23 November 1932 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. O. J. Howearth, Pastor of the Christian Church, certified that he united them in marriage.³

At age 49, William died on 25 June 1953 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia.⁴ He was interred on 28 June 1953 in the Salem Church of Christ Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.^4,5

Father: not yet identified
Mother: not yet identified

Birth date: 25 March 1914
Birth place: Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.²

Goldie's first marriage was to William Bailey Aston, son of Charles Gibson Aston and Cancedella "Della" McGary, on 23 November 1932 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. O. J. Howearth, Pastor of the Christian Church, certified that he united them in marriage.¹

Her second marriage was to James Franklin Riggs, son of Cobi Riggs and Sarah (unknown), on 23 December 1953 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. J. Herbert Parks, a Minister of the Methodist Church, certified that he united them in marriage.²

Goldie's death in 1967³ resulted from an accident as detailed in an undated newspaper clipping saved by Dessie Aston Harris. The following is a transcription of that story:


Her body was interred in the Salem Church of Christ Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia.³

Father: Charles Gibson Aston
Mother: Cancedella "Della" McGary

Birth date: 8 November 1906
Birth place: Rosby's Rock, Marshall County, West Virginia.³

Lewis's first marriage was to Roxie Gertrude Moore, daughter of Z. Avril Moore and Adaline B. "Lina Bell" Taylor, on 28 October 1930 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. C. A. Plum, a Minister in the Church of Christ, certified that he united them in marriage.⁴

As of 25 September 1931, Lewis and Gertrude lived at R.D. 3, Glen Easton. That address was in Marshall County, West Virginia. Also living there: Mary Rose Aston.⁵ He became a widower at age 36 when Roxie died on 7 April 1943.^2,6

His second marriage was to Helen Lee West, daughter of Arch D. West and Nellie Viola Murphy, on 23 October 1943 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. J. H. Carson, a Minister of the Methodist Church, certified that he united them in marriage.⁷

Lew was listed as the informant on the death certificate of his father, Charles G. Aston, dated 2 October 1948.⁸

At age 93, Lew died from Alzheimer's Disease on 15 July 2000 at Mound View Health Care Center, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. The family requested memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer Disease Patient Care Fund Family Service of the Upper Ohio Valley or to the American Heart Association.^2,9 Interred on 18 July 2000 in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fork Ridge Road, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, his name appears on the gravestone as "Lewis A. Aston Sr." An additional inscription reads, "Married Oct. 23, 1943."¹⁰

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Father: Arch D. West
Mother: Nellie Viola Murphy

Birth date: 2 August 1926
Birth place: Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.¹

On 23 October 1943, Helen married Lewis Aston, son of Charles Gibson Aston and Cancedella "Della" McGary, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. J. H. Carson, a Minister of the Methodist Church, certified that he united them in marriage.¹

At age 72, Helen died on 22 August 1998.^2,3 Interred on 24 August 1998 in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fork Ridge Road, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, her name appears on the gravestone as "Helen L. Aston." An additional inscription reads, "Married Oct. 23, 1943."²

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Father: not yet identified.
Mother: Adaline B. "Lina Bell" Taylor.¹ Arizona "Zona" Taylor was born illegitimate on 4 February 1890 Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2 It has also been reported that Arizona was born on 24 February 1890.³

Her first marriage was to Alexander Whetzal, son of John D. Wetzal and Mary Ellen Allman, on 29 September 1906 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. W. D. Reed, pastor, certified he united them in marriage at Calvary M. E. Church.^2,3

Her second marriage was to Arch D. West on 8 July 1933 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. L. E. Ressegger certified that he united them in marriage.³ The couple had obtained a marriage license, dated the same day, which described both Arch and Arizona as widowed.⁴

Arizona died about 1967 at Moundsville General Hospital, Fourth Street, Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia.^5,3 She was interred in the Bowman Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia.

Father: not yet identified
Mother: not yet identified

Birth date: 1890
Birth place: Marshall County, West Virginia.^1,2

His first marriage was to Nellie Viola Murphy, daughter of Samuel Murphy and Nannie Finnegan, on 7 February 1920 at Cameron, Marshall County, West Virginia. Rev. Philip J. Brady of Littleton, West Virginia, certified that he united them in marriage.¹

His second marriage was to Arizona (Taylor) Whetzal, daughter of Adaline B. "Lina Bell" Taylor, on 8 July 1933 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. L. E. Ressegger certified that he united them in marriage.³ The couple had obtained a marriage license, dated the same day, which described both Arch and Arizona as widowed.¹

Arch died in 1962.² He was interred in the Bowman Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia.²

Father: John D. Wetzal
Mother: Mary Ellen Allman

Birth date: 13 December 1878.⁴ It has also been reported that Alexander was born in 1876.⁵
Birth place: West Virginia.⁴

Commonly known by his middle name, Alexander, or the shortened form, Alex.

Alexander married Arizona "Zona" Taylor, daughter of Adaline B. "Lina Bell" Taylor, on 29 September 1906 at Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. W. D. Reed, pastor, certified he united them in marriage at Calvary M. E. Church.^2,3

At age 53, Alexander died from an abcess lung on 13 October 1932 at R.D. 1, Glen Easton, Meade District, Marshall County, West Virginia.⁴ He was interred on 16 October 1932 in the Salem Church of Christ Cemetery, Bowman Ridge, Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia; The inscription reads, "Alexander's death certificate states that he was buried at "Bowman" which was the location of the cemetery rather than the cemetery name."^4,5