Dora Barbara VANCE: Appalachian Aristocracy

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Generation: 1

Dora Barbara VANCE was born Jul 1897, Tazewell Co. VA.

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_UID: 3B3B15A4FF0D40538B020745000D1911DEE0

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Dora O Vance
Age: 2
Birth Date: Jul 1897
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: W Harley Vance
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lousia M Vance
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Dora B Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Henderson Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Henderson Whitaker 29
Dora B Whitaker 32
Agnes B Whitaker 14
Gladys Whitaker 10
Rufus Whitaker 8
May Whitaker 2 years 10 months

Dora married Henderson WHITAKER. Henderson (son of Thomas W. WHITAKER and Mary L. ALTIZER) was born 15 Jul 1900, Whitaker Ridge, Tazewell Co. WV; died 10 Nov 1974, Deer Lodge Co. MT. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Gladys WHITAKER was born ca 1920, Tazewell Co. VA.
3. Rufus Franklin WHITAKER, Sr. was born 25 Dec 1921, Tazewell Co. VA or McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Nov 2004, Silver Bow Co. MT.
4. Gracie Mae WHITAKER was born ca 1927, Tazewell Co. VA.
5. Joy June WHITAKER was born 20 Feb 1931, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Nov 2004, Fort Pierce St. Lucie Co. FL; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA.
6. Roy J. WHITAKER was born 20 Feb 1931, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Oct 2008, Saint Lucie Co. FL; was buried , White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co. FL.
7. Cecil WHITAKER
8. Claude WHITAKER
9. Rettie or Bettie WHITAKER
10. John L WHITAKER

Dora married Beulah Robert BARRETT. [Group Sheet]

Children:

11. Gay Bell BARRETT
12. Agnes Viola BARRETT was born 27 Jan 1916, McDowell Co. VA; died 21 Apr 1996, Butler Co. OH.

Generation: 2

Gladys WHITAKER

(1.Dora¹) was born ca 1920, Tazewell Co. VA.

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_UID: 5811ED75F0D84CA68646E39554CF2B6F8693

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Gladys Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Henderson Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dora B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Gladys married Otis SHELTON. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Rufus Franklin WHITAKER, Sr.

(1.Dora¹) was born 25 Dec 1921, Tazewell Co. VA or McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Nov 2004, Silver Bow Co. MT.

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_UID: 330BEF0F5FCF499BBD7BC3054BB245C656D2

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Rufus Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Henderson Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dora B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Rufus Franklin Whitaker
Last Residence: 59701 Butte, Silver Bow, Montana
Born: 25 Dec 1921
Died: 4 Nov 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Died:
Montana, Death Index, 1868-2011
Name: Rufus Franklin Whitaker
Death Date: 4 Nov 2004
Death County: Silver Bow

Rufus married Lucille Audrey WEBB. [Group Sheet]

Children:

17. Rufus Franklin WHITAKER, Jr.
18. Lee Ray WHITAKER

Gracie Mae WHITAKER

(1.Dora¹) was born ca 1927, Tazewell Co. VA.

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_UID: 872145F0C1CB4B3FAD5AC603A83741AF9246

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: May Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1928 [abt 1927]
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Henderson Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dora B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Gracie married Uless MCGLOTHIN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Joy June WHITAKER

(1.Dora¹) was born 20 Feb 1931, Tazewell Co. VA; died 26 Nov 2004, Fort Pierce St. Lucie Co. FL; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA.

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_UID: 57E0C38A316140AE8F98C6B52C9A7B02E994

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OBITUARY

Bristol Herald Courier/Bristol Virginia-Tennessean; 12 Dec 2004

Joy June Vencill

Mrs. Joy J. Vencill, 73, of Fort Pierce, died Friday November 26, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was formerly of Richlands, Virginia and had lived the past 50 years in Florida.

She was the daughter of the late Henderson and Dora Whitaker both Tazewell County natives. She was a retired receptionist for Dr. S.P. Rowe's office in Fort Pierce, FL. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Pierce and enjoyed spending her time creating crafts and sewing.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Lary Steve Vencill, four sisters, Mae McGlothlin, Gay Turner, Agnes Leslie and Gladys Shelton, three brothers, John Whitaker, Roy Whitaker and Rufus Whitaker.

Survivors include:

Husband of 55 years
Mr. Raymond Vencill

Daughters
Diana Lariosa and Pamela Keen of Fort Pierce, Florida

Brother
Roy Whitaker of Fort Pierce, Florida

Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at Clinch Valley Cemetery at 11:00 am on Thursday December 2, 2004 with the Rev. David Brannock Officiating. A visitation will be held at Hurst-Scott Funeral home in Richlands from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, December 2, 2004.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes that contributions be made to The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 31001-0943, Pasadena, CA. 91110-0943

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Joy J. Vencill
Last Residence: 34981 Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie, Florida
Born: 20 Feb 1931
Died: 26 Nov 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whitaker&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=10043919&df=all&

Joy married Raymond VENCILL. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Roy J. WHITAKER

(1.Dora¹) was born 20 Feb 1931, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Oct 2008, Saint Lucie Co. FL; was buried , White City Cemetery, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co. FL.

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_UID: E69AB1A98B8344BB8678ADBFDD5D77ECEEAF

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Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1 about Roy J Whitaker
Name: Roy J Whitaker
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1931
Address: 7200 NW 2nd Ave Apt 87, Boca Raton, FL, 33487-2342
[5650 Clydesdale Ln, Fort Pierce, FL, 34987-3016 (1993)]
[2514 Rolyat St, Fort Pierce, FL, 34947-5322]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WHIT&GSfn=R&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=11&GScntry=4&GSsr=1&GRid=30735530&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Roy J. Whitaker
Last Residence: 34987 Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie, Florida
Born: 20 Feb 1931
Died: 19 Oct 2008
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Roy married Lavada Harry 1954, Saint Lucie Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Children:

7.
Cecil WHITAKER (1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 4B4D384B8A5A4334AD246CB5350AAA95E62A
8.
Claude WHITAKER (1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 56ED3AF13BCF4BA28D5FA01261E200B9FFF3
9.
Rettie or Bettie WHITAKER (1.Dora¹)
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_UID: D3AF39B3EC5B44D6A1623B4C529E0D3C92D9

10.

John L WHITAKER

(1.Dora¹)

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_UID: 62706FA5F2FC496D9BC40DE2104498CD91F3

John married Barbara Jean BARRETT. [Group Sheet]

Children:

28. Keith WHITAKER

John married Shirley FISHER. [Group Sheet]

John married Shirley UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

11.
Gay Bell BARRETT (1.Dora¹)
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_UID: DFF8110EB7D2442EAAF172960B2C65EB1BE2

12.

Agnes Viola BARRETT

(1.Dora¹) was born 27 Jan 1916, McDowell Co. VA; died 21 Apr 1996, Butler Co. OH.

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_UID: 1F21538DCC094E9795F8E83215D539F094EF

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CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Agnes B Whitaker [Barrett]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1916
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Map of Home: View map
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [stepdaughter]
Father's Name: Henderson Whitaker [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dora B Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Agnes Leslie
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Street: Road 621
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Class of Worker: N
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Claude E Leslie 28
Agnes Leslie 25
Dora Leslie 7
Betty Leslie 5
Franklin D Leslie 3
Dartha Leslie 1

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Agnes V. Leslie
SSN: 304-32-4544
Last Residence: 45067 Trenton, Butler, Ohio
Born: 27 Jan 1916
Died: 21 Apr 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

Died:
Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Agnes Viola Leslie [Agnes Viola Barrett]
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1915
Birth State: West Virginia
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Date: 21 Apr 1996
Death Time: 09:40 AM
Hospital of Death: Middletown Hospital
City of Death: Middletown
County of Death: Butler
Certificate: 025882
Age at Death: 81
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Social Security Number: 304-32-4544
Father's Surname: Barrett
Mother's Maiden Name: Vance
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 8
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Own Home/At Home
Occupation of Decedent: Housewife/Homemaker

Agnes married Claude Leslie 28 May 1932, McDowell Co. WV. Claude was born 31 Jul 1911, Pike Co. KY; died 04 Dec 1972, Palm Beach Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Children:

29. Dora Leslie was born ca 1933, McDowell Co. WV.
30. Betty Leslie was born ca 1935, Virginia.
31. Franklin D. Leslie was born ca 1937, Virginia.
32. Dartha Leslie was born ca 1939, Lee Co. VA.

Generation: 3

13.
Linda Sue SHELTON (2.Gladys², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: B476E0F575494AB9B92E86F60398F931E8D2

Notes:
In photo with mom.
14.
Nancy Carol SHELTON (2.Gladys², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 323A5B15CD00478B8A5E165FB99E67DE7481
15.
Kenneth SHELTON (2.Gladys², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 49EF9E719CFD40D8B809461531484C6B44E4
16.
Rex SHELTON (2.Gladys², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: F9523F5A20414BC0A475AF76AB946289B8CB

17.

Rufus Franklin WHITAKER, Jr.

(3.Rufus², 1.Dora¹)

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_UID: 76AB9F4A767D40B4983FF2BDE6405C160F90

Rufus married Kimberly WILLIAMS. [Group Sheet]

Children:

33. Brandon Elliott WHITAKER
34. Lacie Leigh WHITAKER

18.
Lee Ray WHITAKER (3.Rufus², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: F52454E62D7545ED8CA1FFF632F383AB9CBD
19.
Diane MCGLOTHIN (4.Gracie², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: B77A1353CA3240AF9C9DE94E758994E96DC3
20.
Charlotte MCGLOTHIN (4.Gracie², 1.Dora¹)
Other Events:
_UID: E372F6B43FAC4C7780F2219224EB9442B7EE
21.
Bo MCGLOTHIN (4.Gracie², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 15E979CBF5E142A695CF301CD6BB4F3ACAD3
22.
Diane VENCILL (5.Joy², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: FE053A574B57449D8527BA98C69A80A19644
23.
Pamela VENCILL (5.Joy², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: 638ECE3CF8054861863795B33000EC8547AD
24.
Larry Steve VENCILL (5.Joy², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: F061093B67F947A8A5DB8C1028FAFEF919A1
25. Donna WHITAKER (6.Roy², 1.Dora¹)
26. Michael WHITAKER (6.Roy², 1.Dora¹)
27. Scott WHITAKER (6.Roy², 1.Dora¹)
28.
Keith WHITAKER (10.John², 1.Dora¹)
Other Events:
_UID: 2B1DD2EB418443C084422C8F2DE85B904E57

Notes:
was adopted by another family when he was3-4 years old

29.

Dora Leslie

(12.Agnes², 1.Dora¹) was born ca 1933, McDowell Co. WV.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dora Leslie
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Street: Road 621
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Claude E Leslie 28
Agnes Leslie 25
Dora Leslie 7
Betty Leslie 5
Franklin D Leslie 3
Dartha Leslie 1

30.

Betty Leslie

(12.Agnes², 1.Dora¹) was born ca 1935, Virginia.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty Leslie
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Street: Road 621
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Household Members:
Claude E Leslie 28
Agnes Leslie 25
Dora Leslie 7
Betty Leslie 5
Franklin D Leslie 3
Dartha Leslie 1

31.

Franklin D. Leslie

(12.Agnes², 1.Dora¹) was born ca 1937, Virginia.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Franklin D Leslie
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Street: Road 621
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Household Members:
Claude E Leslie 28
Agnes Leslie 25
Dora Leslie 7
Betty Leslie 5
Franklin D Leslie 3
Dartha Leslie 1

32.

Dartha Leslie

(12.Agnes², 1.Dora¹) was born ca 1939, Lee Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dartha Leslie
Age: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia
Street: Road 621
Household Members:
Claude E Leslie 28
Agnes Leslie 25
Dora Leslie 7
Betty Leslie 5
Franklin D Leslie 3
Dartha Leslie 1

Generation: 4

33.
Brandon Elliott WHITAKER (17.Rufus³, 3.Rufus², 1.Dora¹)
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_UID: AE4D7ED407464136A7A1978BB5EA942FDD9A

Brandon married Katie Jean REYNOLDS. [Group Sheet]

34.

Lacie Leigh WHITAKER

(17.Rufus³, 3.Rufus², 1.Dora¹)

Other Events:

_UID: 289467136A644952A7E1F054D6E502345CA7

Lacie married Skyler WILLARD. [Group Sheet]

Children:

35. Audrey Lillian WILLARD