The Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia December 3, 1933 RALEIGH MAN SLAIN IN QUARREL AT MILL Beckley, Dec. 2. ---- A quarrel over the right to remove ashes from a saw mill was given by authorities as the reason for the slaying today of John Godbey, 39 years old. Godbey, officers said, went to the mill, which is near the Dry Hill schoolhouse, 10 miles from Beckley, this afternoon and began to haul away the ashes. His right to them, officer said, was disputed by John Jennings, 28 years old, who lives nearby. Jennings, officers said they learned, obtained a shot gun from his house and returned to renew the quarrel. Subsequently, they charge, he shot Godbey in the right breast, inflicting a wound which proved fatal within a few minutes. After the shooting, Jennings came to Beckley and surrendered at the county jail, to Jailor Clayton Mills. The prisoner told Prosecutor Clarence Meadows and Sergeant R. L. Walker, who questioned him, that Godbey was armed with a knife. A murder charge was placed against him, and he is being held for a hearing Monday.

I am researching the Mannings, Baileys, Shumates, Trumps, and all their ins and out laws. :) If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. A. J. Manning, William I. Bailey, Isabelle "Belle" Shumate, Clementine Trump. Have some information on some of these people but can't find anything on Andrew J. Manning or Johnsey as he was called. Grace is Ray Stover any kin to your husband? Thank you in advance Dee

Hi all, I started not to send this obituary through because of the obvious errors but decided perhaps the Gunnoe researchers would appreciate and sort it out. My records indicate the "brothers and sisters" listed are actually his children. The Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia November 16, 1931 WYOMING MAN DIES Daniel Gunnoe Succumbs At Age 82 at Beckley Beckley, Nov. 26. ---- Daniel "Uncle Dan" Gunnoe, 82 years old, widely known resident of Wyoming county, died at the home of a relative here last night after a long illness. Mr. Gunnoe was born at Crany, Wyoming County, and had lived in that county all his life. During his younger years he was a school teacher, and until about a year ago was an employee of the Pocahontas Coal and Coke company. Surviving Mr. Gunnoe are the widow; four brothers, Otway Gunnoe, superintendent of Malden district schools; B. B. Gunnoe, of Logan; Ed Gunnoe of Oceana, and George Gunnoe, a member of the Huntington high school faculty, and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Lambert of Mt. Hope, and Mrs. Epson Cook, of MacDonald. Mr. Gunnoe was a past grand patriarch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia June 6, 1938 Callis Thompson ---- Callis Thompson, 77 of Kayford, died early Monday afternoon in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. The body was removed to the Casto mortuary. Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia June 7, 1938 Thompson Services ---- Funeral services for Callis Thompson, 77, of Kayford, who died Monday in a Charleston hospital, will be held Wednesday at 1 a.m. at the Kayford Methodist church. Rev William Bryant will officiate and burial will follow in Ameagle cemetery. Note: Obituary does read "1 a.m."

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia October 29, 1935 G. M. Hawley ---- General Marion Hawley, 58 years old, died of a heart attack Monday afternoon at his home at 614 Third street, St. Albans. Funeral services are to be held at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the residence. Burial is to be in Teays Hill cemetery at St. Albans. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Etta Lee Hawley; one daughter Mrs. Oral Thompson; two sons, Harold Hawley and Homer Hawley; three brothers, Roy Hawley and Charles Hawley, both of Glen Daniels, and Minis Hawley of Beckley; and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Surrant, of Montcoal; Mrs. Seth Surrant, of Whitesville, and Mrs. Harold Murdock, of Glen Daniels. Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900 Hawley, General Marion Spouse : Preas, Ettie Lee Marriage Date : Feb 28, 1900 County : Raleigh Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 6117046-6117048

Nyla, Peter Petry is the s/o Martin & Sarah Davis Petry. Eliza Ann is the d/o William & Naomi Simmons Asbury. Peter and Eliza Ann had the following children: Elizabeth - my line Sarah Jane William Martha Jane James Clementine Leffredge Mary Catheirne Artemitia Eliza Ann If you need anything else, let me know. Cheryl

Thank you for sharing that obituary. Would you happen to know the names of the parents of Mrs. Eliza N. Asbury Pettry? Also, I would be interested in knowing the names of the parents of her husband, Peter Pettry. Thank you. Nyla Charleston Gazette, Wednesday, September 9, 1931 1812 WAR WIDOW DIES NEAR DAWES AT AGE OF 111 YEARS Funeral Services for Woman Who Had Lived Through Terms of Office of 26 Presidents Will Be Held Today at Cabin Creek Residence Mrs. Eliza N. Asbury Pettry, 111 years old, whose husband fought in the War of 1812, died yesterday morning at her home near Dawes, on Cabin Creek. Early this year government records showed that only ten widows of soldiers and sailors who defeated Great Britain in 1812 were receiving pensions. Mrs Pettry was one of that diminishing number. Eleven children, 74 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren survive her. Practically all of Mrs. Pettry's life has been spent in the Kanawha valley. Her maiden name was Asbury. The Christian names of her parents, perhaps, had long been forgotten by all but herself and a close circle of relatives. She was married to Peter Pettry when a young girl. Peter was much older than herself. He died many years ago. Mrs. Pettry was strong and active until a few weeks before her death. Her eyesight was better than that of the average middle-aged person, friends said. The aged women's span of life extended through four major wars and the Indian conflicts of the old west. She heard news directly from the bloody fields of the Mexican, Civil, Spanish-American and World wars. In the earlier part of her life, the pioneers were always in conflict with the savages who roamed the western plains. The United States was but 44 years old when Eliza Asbury was born. It was in the stormy days of the Monroe doctrine. James Monroe was president, the fifth since Washington. Washington, himself, had been dead only 20 years. She had outlived 24 presidents who had served during her life-time, and had voted in the elections in which the two who survive her were chosen. The chief executives under whose terms of office she had lived were Monroe, Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchannan, Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge and Hoover. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in the Asbury cemetery. The Rev. R. L. Maness will officiate.

In a message dated 10/30/03 4:10:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia January 24, 1930 Funeral services were held Tuesday for Dudley Milam, 87 years old, of Saxon, who died at his home Sunday afternoon of a heart ailment. He was a veteran of the Civil war. His wife died several months ago. Surviving children are James Milam, of Surveyor, Lewis Milam, of Kilsythe, Mrs.Tom Burleson and Mrs. R. Webb, Metalton; and Mrs. C. McGinnis of Cove creek. Rita: Thank you for all your work. It is much appreciated. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia December 5, 1932 Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Ethel Manning Snuffer, 26 years old, who died Friday evening after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband, Albert Snuffer, of Bolt; and the following brothers and sisters; Lawrence and Augustus Manning of Bolt; E. H. Manning of Ameagle; Winfred Manning, Fred Manning and Cley Manning of Glen Rogers; Mrs. Bertie Honaker, and Mrs. Ollie Daniels, of Saxon; Mrs. Lottie Sizemore of Tipple, Wyoming County; Mrs. Maud Snuffer, of Lester; Mrs. Clara Lucas, Sophia. Her mother, Mrs. Clementine Manning lives at Bolt.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia January 24, 1930 Funeral services were held Tuesday for Dudley Milam, 87 years old, of Saxon, who died at his home Sunday afternoon of a heart ailment. He was a veteran of the Civil war. His wife died several months ago. Surviving children are James Milam, of Surveyor, Lewis Milam, of Kilsythe, Mrs.Tom Burleson and Mrs. R. Webb, Metalton; and Mrs. C. McGinnis of Cove creek.

The following appears in the 1880 Federal Census, Marsh Fork, Raleigh, WV RUMBURG, Jesse age 53; Lucyann age 49; Mary M. age 10; Sarah J. age 7; William J. age 4. Does anyone have death records for Raleigh County? Jesse and Lucy Ann do not appear in the 1900 Federal Census. Lucy's full name was Melinda Lucy Ann Wills, daughter of William Wills/Sarah Combs. Jesse was the son of Eli Rumburg/Mary Hall Any information would be greatly appreciated. Flavia Hodges, San Pablo, CA

Anita, Thanks for your response to my query. Do you have additional information for this William? I have him in my data base as the son of Thomas Ayliffe and a brother to the Thomas Aliff who married Jane Hunt but that is all I have for him. Do you know who his Mother was? I am glad to get his death date. I have a microfiln on order from The Library of VA for Roanoke Co. Wills. They will send the film to our local library and I will go there and check it to see what Aliffs' I can find. The Wills are from 1838 to 1903. Where did you find his death date? Rosalie

In my previous post I listed the wrong ALIFF. I am searching for WILLIAM ALIFF who was born in 1771 in Richmond Co., VA and died in Raleigh Co., WV abt. 1864 at age 93. Rosalie

Looking for information for THOMAS ALIFF who was born in 1771 in Richmond Co., VA and died in Raleigh Co., WV abt 1864 at age 93. Rosalie

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia February 12, 1932 Funeral services for Manser Massie, 39 years old, who was fatally hurt when struck by the automobile of Robert Vines near Shady Spring Tuesday night, which resulted in his death Wednesday, were held at the community church at Shady Spring, Thursday afternoon. Dr. Ritchie Ware, pastor of the First Christian church officiated. Burial was in the Skaggs cemetery at Shady Springs. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Robert Massie of Shady Springs; Mrs. J. A. Howery, Mrs. Frank Willis, Mrs. G. S. Clay, all of Shady Spring; and Mrs. Dora Reed, of Rainelle.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia April 2, 1936 Beckley, April 2 - Funeral services for Mrs. Icy Snuffer, 36 years old, wife of C. C. Snuffer, of Bolt, who died at the home Monday night, were conducted by Rev. Grant Stephens at the Bolt church Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the family cemetery. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Inez Snuffer, Belva Snuffer, Cebert Snuffer, Sidney Snuffer, Reda Snuffer, C. C. Snuffer, Jr., and Ovagene Snuffer, all of Bolt. Four brothers and one sister are living: William Wesley of Kentucky; James Wesley, Daniel Wesley, and Fred Wesley, all of Wyoming County; and Mrs. French Daniel, of Winding Gulf.

Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900 Hawley, Julian Festus Spouse : Cook, Marie Louise Marriage Date : Dec 23, 1876 County : Raleigh Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 6117046-6117048 Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia March 9, 1931 Julian F. Hawley, 75 years old, a retired painter, died at the home of his son H. H. Hawley, in Third avenue Saturday. He had lived in Beckley for 33 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise Hawley; one sister, Mrs. Minerva Cook, of Glen Daniel; three brothers, John Hawley of Odd, Elige Hawley of Glen Daniel, and A. W. Hawley of Beckley; three sons, B.B. Hawley, Beckley; Fred Hawley, Glen Daniel, and W. S. Hawley, of Wheelwright, Ky., and five daughters, Mrs. W. J. Snyder, Mrs. Ettie Snyder and Mrs. E. L. Webb, of Beckley; Mrs. John Mayne, of Arrington, Ohio, and Mrs. Okey Boso, Parkersburg. Forty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren are also living. Funeral services were to be held Monday afternoon, with Rev. L. W. Legg, pastor of the Mt. Tabor church officiating assisted by Dr. U. G. Cook of Beckley.

FYI Charleston Gazette, Wednesday, September 9, 1931 1812 WAR WIDOW DIES NEAR DAWES AT AGE OF 111 YEARS Funeral Services for Woman Who Had Lived Through Terms of Office of 26 Presidents Will Be Held Today at Cabin Creek Residence Mrs. Eliza N. Asbury Pettry, 111 years old, whose husband fought in the War of 1812, died yesterday morning at her home near Dawes, on Cabin Creek. Early this year government records showed that only ten widows of soldiers and sailors who defeated Great Britain in 1812 were receiving pensions. Mrs Pettry was one of that diminishing number. Eleven children, 74 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren survive her. Practically all of Mrs. Pettry's life has been spent in the Kanawha valley. Her maiden name was Asbury. The Christian names of her parents, perhaps, had long been forgotten by all but herself and a close circle of relatives. She was married to Peter Pettry when a young girl. Peter was much older than herself. He died many years ago. Mrs. Pettry was strong and active until a few weeks before her death. Her eyesight was better than that of the average middle-aged person, friends said. The aged women's span of life extended through four major wars and the Indian conflicts of the old west. She heard news directly from the bloody fields of the Mexican, Civil, Spanish-American and World wars. In the earlier part of her life, the pioneers were always in conflict with the savages who roamed the western plains. The United States was but 44 years old when Eliza Asbury was born. It was in the stormy days of the Monroe doctrine. James Monroe was president, the fifth since Washington. Washington, himself, had been dead only 20 years. She had outlived 24 presidents who had served during her life-time, and had voted in the elections in which the two who survive her were chosen. The chief executives under whose terms of office she had lived were Monroe, Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchannan, Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge and Hoover. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon at the residence. Burial will be in the Asbury cemetery. The Rev. R. L. Maness will officiate.

Rita, you may want to add another footnote here. The Gunnoe listed as Paul > was actually Paul's brother, Alfred. Somehow the paper had and gave the > wrong info. Which isn't unusual. Paul and Alfred Gunnoe are both deceased. > Paul's son is my next door neighbor. I really enjoy and appreciate all the > transcripts. > Judy Turner Griffy

Beckley Post-Herald, Beckley, W. Va. Monday Morning, February 5, 1973 Glen Daniel Man Has Fatal Attack John Laverty, Jr., 77, of the Dameron section of Glen Daniel was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday afternoon at a Beckley hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born Sept. 16, 1895, at Rock Creek a son of the late Wilby Harrison and Virginia Catherine Bradford Laverty. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Rorrer Laverty; one daughter, Mrs. Macy Watkins of Charleston; 27 foster children; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren and several foster grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Clay Chapel Church at Dameron with Rev. John Richardson in charge. Burial will be in the Clay Cemetery at Dameron. The body will be taken from the Armstrong Funeral Home at Whitesville to the residence at 4 p.m. today and to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Jim Lucas, Roger Rorrer, Kenneth Murdock, James Harrison Rorrer, Bobby Rorrer, Ricky Giamnerino. Sunday Gazette-Mail, Charleston, W. Va. Sunday Morning, January 8, 1978 Mrs. Mary Laverty LOVINGSTON, Va. - Mrs. Mary Ollie Laverty, 79, of Lovingston, Va., formerly of Glen Daniel, W. Va., died Friday in a Charlottesville hospital after a long illness. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Macy Watkins of Charleston, W. Va., foster daughter, Mrs. Judy Besseas of Lovingston; sisters, Mrs. Wavie Daniels and Mrs. Margie Jarrell, both of Beckley; 26 foster children; one grandchild, six great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Clay Chapel Church, Glen Daniel, with the Rev. John Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Clay Cemetery, Glen Daniel. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, W. Va. NOTE: FYI, SSDI gives date of birth as April 3, 1898. Online Tombstone listing gives April 4, 1898. Rita