George Asbury

Male 1893 - 1937  (~ 44 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Asbury was born Jul 1893, McDowell Co. WV; 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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Raymond Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1919, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 3. Helen Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1920, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. 4. Sylvian Kyle Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 21 Mar 1988, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.
    4. 5. Chester Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. 6. Eleanor Ann (Ellen) Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1928, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Oct 2010, Raleigh Co. WV.
    6. 7. Wanda Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 8. Alice Asbury  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1936, West Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Raymond Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born ca 1919, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Raymond Asbury
    Age: 1
    Birth Year: abt 1919
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: George Asbury
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Bragg Asbury
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Raymon Asberry [Raymond]
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1918
    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: Raymond Asbury
    Age: 21
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
    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
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No


  2. 3.  Helen Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born ca 1920, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Helen Asberry
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1920
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: George Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Leana Asberry
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia


  3. 4.  Sylvian Kyle Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 18 Aug 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 21 Mar 1988, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.

    Notes:

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Silvia Asberry
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1921
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: George Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Leana Asberry
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    [Note: The census taker got the name slightly off and made the decision that Sylvian was a female.]

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sylvian Asbury
    Age: 16
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
    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
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade

    MILITARY RECORDS

    World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
    Name: Sylvian Kyle Asbury
    Rank: RM 2/c
    Branch: United States Navy
    Birth Date: 18 Aug 1923
    Service Date: 20 Jul 1942
    Parent 1 Name: Mrs. Lena M Asbury
    State: West Virginia
    County: Raleigh
    Service Areas: Norfolk, VA; Keystone College; Beford, PA; Tampa, FL; Brazil, Hawaii; Marianas; Solomons; Gilberts; Philippines; Japan; South America; Bainbridge, MD.

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Sylvian K. Asbury
    SSN: 233-30-8591
    Last Residence: 44126 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
    Born: 18 Aug 1923
    Died: 21 Mar 1988
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)


    Died:
    Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
    Name: Sylvian K Asbury
    Birth Date: 1924
    Birth State: West Virginia
    Birth Country: United States
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Residence City: Fairview Park
    Residence County: Cuyahoga
    Residence State: Ohio
    Death Date: 21 Mar 1988
    City of Death: Lakewood
    County of Death: Cuyahoga
    Certificate: 016934
    Age at Death: 64
    Certifier: Physician
    Social Security Number: 233-30-8591
    Marital Status: Married
    Industry of Decedent: Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
    Occupation of Decedent: Industrial engineers

    Sylvian married Elsie Katrina Glass 22 Aug 1950, Athens, Mercer Co. WV. Elsie was born 21 Dec 1928, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Chester Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born ca 1924, McDowell Co. WV.

    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


  5. 6.  Eleanor Ann (Ellen) Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 29 May 1928, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Oct 2010, Raleigh Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ellen Ann Asbury
    Age: 11
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade

    Public Records Index, Volume 1
    Name: Eleanor A Rowe
    Birth Date: 29 May 1928
    Address: PO Box 431, Sophia, WV, 25921-0431 (1991)

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Eleanor A. Rowe
    Last Residence: 25921 Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Born: 29 May 1928
    Died: 11 Oct 2010
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Eleanor married Carl Luther Rowe 22 Dec 1945, Raleigh Co. WV. Carl was born 26 May 1923, Boone Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Wanda Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 12 Mar 1931, West Virginia; died 27 Jul 2012, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , McKinney Family Cemetery, Tams Mt., Raleigh Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Wanda Asbury
    Age: 9
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1931
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Wey, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade

    OBITUARY

    Wanda Asbury, 81, of Sophia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2012. Born March 12, 1931, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Bragg Asbury.

    Wanda enjoyed bowling; loved cooking and spending time with her family. She was a graduate of Sophia High School.

    In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond B. Asbury, George (Chester) Asbury, Sylvian K. Asbury; sisters, Eleanor Ann Rowe and Helen V. Asbury.

    Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Donald J. Cella and wife Rene of Sophia, Michael G. Cella of Beckley; grandson Gary Cella of Sophia; granddaughter, Wendy Atterson of Beckley; great-granddaughter, Rylea Atterson of Beckley and sister, Alice Johns of Casselberry, FL.

    Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 30th, 2012 at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Sophia with Pastor Ernie Jarrell officiating.

    Burial will follow at McKinney Family Cemetery, Tams Mt.
    Friends may gather with the family Monday from 12 ? 2 PM at the funeral home.

    The family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff at BARH for taking good care of our family and mother.

    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com

    Arrangements by Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 1st Street, Sophia, WV.


    Buried:
    Grave location, portrait, and obituary:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AS&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=281&GRid=94338869&

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Wanda L Asbury
    Born: 12 Mar 1931
    Died: 27 Jul 2012
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Wanda married Cella. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Donald Cella  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Michael Cella  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Alice Asbury Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born ca 1936, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Alice Asbury
    Age: 4
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1936
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Donald Cella Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wanda2, 1.George1)

  2. 10.  Michael Cella Descendancy chart to this point (7.Wanda2, 1.George1)