Chester Asbury

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Chester Asbury was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV (son of George Asbury and Lena Mary Bragg).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Chester Asberry
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1924
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: George Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Leana Asberry
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Chester Asbury
    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: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Asbury was born Jul 1893, McDowell Co. WV (son of George Washington Asbury and Mary Jane Jewell); died 12 Aug 1937, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asbury
    Age: 6
    Birth Date: Jul 1893
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: George Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Mary J Asbury
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asbury
    Age in 1910: 17
    Birth Year: abt 1893
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: George W Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Jane Asbury
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asbury
    Age: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1892
    Birthplace: West 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: Bragg Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home owned: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Asbury 28
    Bragg Asbury 21
    Raymond Asbury 1

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asberry
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1895
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Leana Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    George Asberry 35
    Leana Asberry 30
    Raymon Asberry 12
    Helen Asberry 10
    Silvia Asberry 9
    Chester Asberry 6

    MILITARY RECORDS

    World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    Name: George Asbery Jr.
    County: McDowell
    State: West Virginia
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 16 Jul 1892
    Race: Caucasian (White)


    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AS&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=121&GRid=74337525&

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1306679&Type=Death

    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4993502&Type=Death

    George married Lena Mary Bragg 14 Jun 1917, McDowell Co. WV. Lena was born 01 Jun 1898, Tazewell Co. VA; died 05 Nov 1992, Fayette Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lena Mary Bragg was born 01 Jun 1898, Tazewell Co. VA; died 05 Nov 1992, Fayette Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary L Bragg
    Age: 2
    Birth Date: Jun 1898
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Wm L Bragg
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Sarah A Bragg
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary L Bragg
    Age in 1910: 11
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    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: William L Bragg
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Sarah A Bragg
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bragg Asbury
    Age: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    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: George Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Asbury 28
    Bragg Asbury 21
    Raymond Asbury 1

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Leana Asberry
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: George Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    George Asberry 35
    Leana Asberry 30
    Raymon Asberry 12
    Helen Asberry 10
    Silvia Asberry 9
    Chester Asberry 6

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lena Asbury
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 41
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $400
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Lena Asbury 41
    Raymond Asbury 21
    Sylvian Asbury 16
    Chester Asbury 14
    Ellen Ann Asbury 11
    Wanda Asbury 9
    Clare McAllister 24 [lodger]
    Alice Asbury 4

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Mary L. Asbury
    SSN: 232-34-1721
    Last Residence: 25855 Hilltop, Fayette, West Virginia
    Born: 1 Jun 1898
    Died: Nov 1992
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11401984&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Raymond Asbury was born ca 1919, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Helen Asbury was born ca 1920, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Sylvian Kyle Asbury was born 18 Aug 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 21 Mar 1988, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.
    4. 1. Chester Asbury was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Eleanor Ann (Ellen) Asbury was born 29 May 1928, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Oct 2010, Raleigh Co. WV.
    6. Wanda Asbury was born 12 Mar 1931, West Virginia; died 27 Jul 2012, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , McKinney Family Cemetery, Tams Mt., Raleigh Co. WV.
    7. Alice Asbury was born ca 1936, West Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Washington Asbury was born Sep 1863, Tazewell Co. VA (son of James Harvey Asbury and Levicie CHRISTIAN); died 18 Nov 1930, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: George W Asberry [George W Asbury]
    Age in 1870: 7
    Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male in household of James H. and Levicy Asbury
    Post Office: Tug River

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asberry [George Asbury]
    Age: 15
    Birth Year: abt 1865
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: James H. Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Lovice Asberry
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Works On Farm

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asburg [George Asbury]
    Age: 36
    Birth Date: Sep 1863
    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: Mary J Asbury
    Marriage Year: 1889
    Years Married: 11
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    George Asbury 36
    Mary J Asbury 23
    Alves R Asbury 10
    Louisa Asbury 8
    George Asbury 6
    Elizabeth Asbury 4
    Bertha Asbury 3
    Alta M Asbury 1
    Oliver O Asbury 1 month

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: George W Asbury
    Age in 1910: 47
    Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Jane Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    George W Asbury 47
    Jane Asbury 38
    Louvicy Asbury 18
    George Asbury 17
    Elizabeth Asbury 16
    Birtha Asbury 14
    Austus Asbury 10
    Tarvin Asbury 8
    Thomas Asbury 6
    Fred Asbury 4
    Rebeckey Asbury 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Asberry [George Asbury]
    Age: 56
    Birth Year: abt 1864
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Home owned: Own
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Asberry 56
    Alvis Asberry 31
    Oscar Asberry 20
    Tarvin Asberry 17
    Thomas Asberry 16
    Fred Asberry 13
    Rebecca Asberry 11


    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1494168&Type=Death

    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4647439&Type=Death

    George married Mary Jane Jewell 05 Feb 1889, McDowell Co. WV. Mary was born Jul 1871, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1918, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Jane Jewell was born Jul 1871, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1918, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary J Asbury
    Age: 23
    Birth Date: Jul 1871
    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: George Asbury
    Marriage Year: 1889
    Years Married: 11
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 7
    Mother: How many children: 7
    Household Members:
    George Asbury 36
    Mary J Asbury 23
    Alves R Asbury 10
    Louisa Asbury 8
    George Asbury 6
    Elizabeth Asbury 4
    Bertha Asbury 3
    Alta M Asbury 1
    Oliver O Asbury 1 month

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jane Asbury
    Age in 1910: 38
    Birth Year: abt 1872
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George W Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    George W Asbury 47
    Jane Asbury 38
    Louvicy Asbury 18
    George Asbury 17
    Elizabeth Asbury 16
    Birtha Asbury 14
    Austus Asbury 10
    Tarvin Asbury 8
    Thomas Asbury 6
    Fred Asbury 4
    Rebeckey Asbury 2

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11391067&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Alvis R. Asbury was born 25 Aug 1889, McDowell Co. WV; died 28 Aug 1927, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Lovisa Asbury was born Mar 1892, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. 2. George Asbury was born Jul 1893, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Aug 1937, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. Elizabeth Asbury was born Jul 1895, McDowell Co. WV; died 29 Nov 1970, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Bertha Asbury was born 17 Apr 1896, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Oct 1979, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. Alta M. Asbury was born Aug 1898, McDowell Co. WV.
    7. Oliver Oliver Asbury was born 15 Apr 1900, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Feb 1952, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Wolford Cemetery, Wolford, Buchanan Co. VA.
    8. Tarvin Asbury was born 02 Jul 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Dec 1962, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    9. Thomas Albert Asbury was born 21 Dec 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Feb 1975, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Roberts Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    10. Fred Asbury was born 06 Jan 1906, McDowell Co. WV; died Mar 1976, McDowell Co. WV.
    11. Rebecca Asbury was born 04 Jul 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 12 Aug 1957, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Harvey Asbury was born 12 Apr 1829, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Feb 1905, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jos H Asberry [James H Asbury]
    Age: 20
    Birth Year: abt 1830
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 1166
    Household Members:
    Jas H Asberry 20
    Lovisa Asberry 18

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Asbury [James Harvey Asbury]
    Age in 1860: 29
    Birth Year: abt 1831
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Baptist Valley
    Household Members:
    Henry Asbury 29
    Lancy Asbury 28
    Daniel Asbury 9
    Hanah Asbury 7
    Nancy Asbury 5
    David Asbury 4
    Mary Asbury 1

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: James H Asberry [James H Asbury]
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1830
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Tug River
    Household Members:
    James H Asberry 40
    Leuicie Asberry 38
    Daniel Asberry 20
    Hannah Asberry 18
    Nancy Asberry 16
    David Asberry 14
    Mary Asberry 12
    Margaret Asberry 10
    George W Asberry 7
    Amanda Asberry 6
    Elizabeth Asberry 3

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: James H. Asberry [James H. Asbury]
    Age: 54
    Birth Year: abt 1826
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Lovice Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    James H. Asberry 54
    Lovice Asberry 48
    Margaret Asberry 18
    George Asberry 15
    Amanda Asberry 14
    Elisabeth Asberry 12
    Angeline Asberry 10
    Henry Asberry 8
    Charlotte Asberry 6
    Rebecca Asberry 5
    Sarah Asberry 2
    Alas Asberry 2

    James married Levicie CHRISTIAN 06 Feb 1850, Tazewell Co. VA. Levicie (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Hannah Harrison) was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Levicie CHRISTIAN was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Hannah Harrison); died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Louisa Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 1166
    Household Members:
    Jas H Asberry 20
    Louisa Asberry 18

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lancy Asbury [Lovice Asbury] [Levicie Christian]
    Age in 1860: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Baptist Valley
    Household Members:
    Henry Asbury 29
    Lancy Asbury 28
    Daniel Asbury 9
    Hanah Asbury 7
    Nancy Asbury 5
    David Asbury 4
    Mary Asbury 1

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Leuicie Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age in 1870: 38
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Tug River
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members:
    James H Asberry 40
    Leuicie Asberry 38
    Daniel Asberry 20
    Hannah Asberry 18
    Nancy Asberry 16
    David Asberry 14
    Mary Asberry 12
    Margaret Asberry 10
    George W Asberry 7
    Amanda Asberry 6
    Elizabeth Asberry 3

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lovice Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: James H. Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    James H. Asberry 54
    Lovice Asberry 48
    Margaret Asberry 18
    George Asberry 15
    Amanda Asberry 14
    Elisabeth Asberry 12
    Angeline Asberry 10
    Henry Asberry 8
    Charlotte Asberry 6
    Rebecca Asberry 5
    Sarah Asberry 2
    Alas Asberry 2

    Children:
    1. Daniel Asbury was born 13 Jan 1850, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Oct 1906, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Hannah Asbury was born 06 Jun 1853, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 May 1926, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Keystone, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Nancy Asbury was born ca 1855, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 Nov 1921, Wyoming Co. WV.
    4. David Asbury was born 23 May 1857, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 May 1926, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Mary Asbury was born Aug 1858, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1910, Tazewell Co. VA.
    6. Margaret Asbury was born ca 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
    7. 4. George Washington Asbury was born Sep 1863, Tazewell Co. VA; died 18 Nov 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. Angeline Asbury was born 30 Jul 1869, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Jan 1941, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lex, McDowell Co. WV.
    9. Elizabeth Asbury was born 20 May 1867, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Jan 1939, Iager, McDowell Co. VW; was buried , Powell Cemetery, Iaeger McDowell Co. WV.
    10. William Henry Asbury was born Apr 1872, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jul 1919, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Jewell-Mitchell Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    11. Charlotte Asbury was born 06 Feb 1873, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Aug 1943, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
    12. Rebecca Asbury was born 10 Mar 1875, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Mar 1933, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Asbury, Cemetery, Jolo, McDowell Co. WV.
    13. Sarah (Sally) Asbury was born Jan 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died Bef 1907, McDowell Co. WV.