Lillie Belle CHRISTIAN: Appalachian Aristocracy

1866 - 1953 (87 years)

Generation: 1

Lillie Belle CHRISTIAN was born 28 Mar 1866, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Jul 1953, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV.

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_UID: B299718B47D6472385DC733881D41F9BE92A

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Name: Lilly Christian
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mathias Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ellen Christian
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Big Creek Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900,page 81A, Family #147.
Name: Lillie B Beavers
Age: 35
Birth Date: Mar 1865
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Augustus Bearers
Marriage Year: 1893
Years Married: 7
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Augustus Beavers 30
Lillie B Beavers 35
Mathias Beavers 5
James W Beavers 3
Augustus P Beavers 2 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26/27 May 1910, Page 184B, Family #167.
Name: Lillie B Beavers
Age in 1910: 44
Birth Year: 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Married once of 17 years, 5 children all living.
Household Members:
William G Beavers 40
Lillie B Beavers 44
Matthias L Beavers 16
James W R Beavers 12
Gus P Beavers 11
Randy C Beavers 9
Robert Lee Beavers 6

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Beavers
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
W G Beavers 52
Lillie Beavers 53
Gus Beavers 20
Randy Beavers 18
Lee Beavers 15

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Beavers]
Gender: Female
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Gus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Gus Beavers 62
Lillie B Beavers 65

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Beavers
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Woman Marriages: 1
Woman Age at First Marriage: 18
Number of Children Ever Born: 9
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 36
Rebecca Beavers 34
Bula Beavers 15
Lilly Beavers 74

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1339861&Type=Death

Lillie married William Augustus (Gus) BEAVERS 22 Dec 1892, Tazewell Co VA. William (son of Mathias Harman BEAVERS and Ruth CHRISTIAN) was born 02 Mar 1870, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Oct 1936, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Mathias Lovett BEAVERS was born Sep 1894, Tazewell Co., VA; died 10 Jan 1940, McDowell Co., WVA; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
3. James William BEAVERS was born 11 Sep 1898, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 22 May 1963, Princeton, Mercer Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.
4. Augustus Payne BEAVERS was born 21 May 1899, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Sep 1968, Beckley, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.
5. John Bandy Chapman BEAVERS was born 1 Mar 1901, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Oct 1958, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cem., N. Tazewell, VA.
6. Robert Lee BEAVERS was born 19 Feb 1904, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1 Mar 1980, War, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Mathias Lovett BEAVERS

(1.Lillie¹) was born Sep 1894, Tazewell Co., VA; died 10 Jan 1940, McDowell Co., WVA; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: 37A8A8D289FA466ABACFF936D42070D47C83

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Beavers
Age: 5
Birth Date: Sep 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthias L Beavers
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mythias Beavers [Mathias Beavers]
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: 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: Maud Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Mythias Beavers 26
Maud Beavers 24
Ines Beavers 4
Nathan Beavers 2
Lillie Beavers 1

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathias Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Street Address: 415
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Maud Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mathias Beavers 38
Maud Beavers 36
Ines Beavers 15
Nathan Beavers 13
Lilie Beavers 10
William Beavers 8
Jeneava Beavers 7
Janett Beavers 4
Janice Beavers 4 months

Buried:
Grave location
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=m&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=601&GRid=17119718&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1056080&Type=Death

Mathias married Sarah Maude ALTIZER 8 Oct 1913, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah (daughter of William M. ALTIZER and Rebecca Ann ALTIZER) was born Apr 1894, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

7. Ines BEAVERS was born ca 1915, McDowell Co. WV.
8. Nathaniel BEAVERS was born ca 1917, McDowell Co. WV.
9. Lilly BEAVERS was born 1919; died 16 Feb 2009, Fort Pierce St. Lucie Co. FL.
10. William BEAVERS was born ca 1922, McDowell Co. WV.
11. Geneva BEAVERS was born ca 1923, McDowell Co. WV.
12. Janet BEAVERS was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.
13. Janis BEAVERS was born 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
14. Virginia Ann BEAVERS
15. Zelma BEAVERS

James William BEAVERS

(1.Lillie¹) was born 11 Sep 1898, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; died 22 May 1963, Princeton, Mercer Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Other Events:

_UID: 2B5B6ADB7AF646EE8E4A9C54551567D4DC4B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Beavers
Age: 3
Birth Date: Sep 1896
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
[McDowell]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James W R Beavers
Age in 1910: 12
Birth Year: 1898
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James W Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Hazel Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James W Beavers 32
Hazel Beavers 30
Erma Beavers 5
Kelsie Beavers 3 years 2 months
Fred Beavers 1 year 5 months
Gail Hunt 28
William Jones 34
William Tolliver 23

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=j&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=201&GRid=73190214&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5266575&Type=Death

Social Security Death Index
Name: James Beavers
SSN: 232-14-2021
Last Residence: West Virginia
Born: 11 Sep 1896
Died: May 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Rachel M. Muncie 10 Aug 1918, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Most likely. Rachel was born ca 1900, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

James married Hazel May Hunt 05 Mar 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Hazel was born 23 Mar 1899, Tyler Co. WV; died 30 May 1969; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

16. Erma Jessee BEAVERS was born 1925, McDowell Co. WV.
17. Kelsie James BEAVERS was born 27 Apr 1926; died 17 Apr 2008; was buried , National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN.
18. Frederick G. BEAVERS was born 16 Apr 1928, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 May 2011, Princeton, Mercer Co. VA; was buried , No interment.
19. Bonnie June BEAVERS was born 02 Jun 1932, McDowell Co. WV; died 22 May 1941, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.
20. Phyllis BEAVERS was born 30 May 1934, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Feb 2007, Charlottesville, Albemarle Co. VA; was buried , Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, Augusta Co. VA.
21. Margie BEAVERS was born 05 Feb 1937, McDowell Co. WV; died , unknown; was buried , Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. VA.

Augustus Payne BEAVERS

(1.Lillie¹) was born 21 May 1899, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Sep 1968, Beckley, Raleigh Co. WV; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Other Events:

_UID: 7096CF9086D74F1FB6D72837AF26C9AB651D

Notes:

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Augustus P Beavers
Age: 2 months
Birth Date: May 1899 [census record is hard to read]
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Augustus Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Gus P Beavers
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Gus Beaver
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census about Gus P Bea?US
Name: Gus P Bea?us [Gus P Beavers]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Dorthy Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Gus P Beavers 30
Dorthy Beavers 28
Harold Beavers 5
Donald B Beavers 2 years 2 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gass Beavers [Guss]
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Shot Firer, coal mine
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $15
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $1450
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gus Beavers
SSN: 236-10-2870
Last Residence: 32720 Deland, Volusia, Florida, United States of America
Born: 21 May 1899
Died: Sep 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=g&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=81&GRid=55584836&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Gus Payne Beavers
Birth Date: 1899
Death Date: 10 Sep 1968
Death Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 69
Occupation: Miner
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598427

Augustus married Ethel Mae Fite 04 Sep 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Ethel was born 27 Jun 1908, Lewis Co. KY; died 21 Nov 1926, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

22. Harold BEAVERS was born 28 Jul 1924, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Jan 2002, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Augustus married Dorothy Neal 27 Oct 1927, McDowell Co. WV. Dorothy was born 28 Jun 1901, Tazewell Co. VA; died 04 Mar 1980; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

23. Donald BEAVERS was born ca 1929, McDowell Co. WV.
24. Bettie BEAVERS was born ca 1932, McDowell Co. WV.

Augustus married Ethel Mae Fite 04 Sep 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Ethel was born ca 1906, Lewis Co. KY. [Group Sheet]

John Bandy Chapman BEAVERS

(1.Lillie¹) was born 1 Mar 1901, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Oct 1958, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cem., N. Tazewell, VA.

Other Events:

_UID: E596BF9447824378BCE19D9B2ED909FC33DD

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy C Beavers
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy Beaver
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Bundy J Beavers [Bandy]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Anna B Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Bandy J Beavers 29
Anna B Beavers 26
Mason W Beavers 4 years 5 months
Thorel T Beavers 2 years 7 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Banly Beavers [Bandy Beavers]
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Coal Loader
Industry: Coal Miner
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:$1200
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 34
Income: $1300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Bandy Beavers 39
Anna Beavers 36
Mason Beavers 14
Thurl Beavers 12
Lucille Beavers 10
Bandy Beavers 8
Dolors Beavers 4
Earl Beavers 3

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=j&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=721&GRid=16401985&df=all&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4966405&Type=Death

John married Anna Belle BEAVERS 08 Jul 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Anna (daughter of Thomas Marion Beavers and Nannie Lou Carter) was born 15 Nov 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Nov 1992, Sumter Co. FL; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

25. Mason W. BEAVERS was born 05 Nov 1925, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Dec 1995, Lake Co. FL; was buried , Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co. FL.
26. Thurel BEAVERS was born 30 Sep 1927, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Oct 2009, Portage Co. OH.
27. Lucille BEAVERS was born ca 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
28. John Bandy BEAVERS, Jr. was born 29 Mar 1932, McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Sep 1950, Korea, Killed In Action; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
29. Delores BEAVERS was born ca 1936, McDowell Co. WV.
30. Earl BEAVERS was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.
31. Hilda BEAVERS

Robert Lee BEAVERS

(1.Lillie¹) was born 19 Feb 1904, Tazewell Co., VA; died 1 Mar 1980, War, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

Other Events:

_UID: CC1EEEB1A64E499B9EB1434B37A0A9C48294

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Lee Beavers
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William G Beavers
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beaver
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia [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: W G Beaver
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's name: Lillie Beaver
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Rebecca Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 25
Rebecca Beavers 24
Buelah Beavers 5
Alice Christian 18 [sister-in-law]
Perry Deskins 38 [boarder]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Beavers
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: No
Occupation: Garbage Collector
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
Inferred Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Caretta, McDowell, West Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $900
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Lee Beavers 36
Rebecca Beavers 34
Bula Beavers 15
Lilly Beavers 74 [his mother]

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BE&GSfn=r&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=401&GRid=19172246&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Robert Beavers
SSN: 232-18-2283
Last Residence: 24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 19 Feb 1904
Died: Mar 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

Robert married Mary Rebecca CHRISTIAN 30 May 1924. Mary (daughter of William Arthur CHRISTIAN and Eliza Louise BEAVERS) was born 20 Mar 1906; died 1989; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

32. Buleuh BEAVERS was born ca 1925, McDowell Co. WV.

Generation: 3

7. Ines BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1915, McDowell Co. WV.
8. Nathaniel BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1917, McDowell Co. WV.
9. Lilly BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born 1919; died 16 Feb 2009, Fort Pierce St. Lucie Co. FL.
10. William BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1922, McDowell Co. WV.
11. Geneva BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1923, McDowell Co. WV.
12. Janet BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.
13. Janis BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹) was born 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
14. Virginia Ann BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹)
15. Zelma BEAVERS (2.Mathias², 1.Lillie¹)
16. Erma Jessee BEAVERS (3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 1925, McDowell Co. WV.

17.	Kelsie James BEAVERS (3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 27 Apr 1926; died 17 Apr 2008; was buried , National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN. Notes: Buried: Grave location: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=65199356 Grave inscription: MMR2, US Navy, World War II. & Korea

18.

Frederick G. BEAVERS

(3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 16 Apr 1928, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 May 2011, Princeton, Mercer Co. VA; was buried , No interment.

Notes:

OBITUARY
From Findagrave

COALWOOD ? Frederick G. "Grandad" Beavers, age 83, of Coalwood, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born April 16, 1928 in Caretta, he was the son of the late James and Hazel Hunt Beavers.

He retired from Olga Coal Company after 40 years. He was a member of the Berwind Masonic Lodge #141. He enjoyed working in his work shop and giving unofficial "Rocket Boys" tours of Coalwood to tourist.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia E. (Jenny) Smith Beavers; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Vickie) Gilman of Coalwood, Ms. Terri Sokolow of Bristol, Va. and Ms. Toni Robbins of Coalwood; six grandchildren, Tara Helton and Ashley Gilman, both of Huntington, W.Va., Tasha Foy of Bristol, Va., Joshua Sokolow of Madrid, Spain and Jeremy and Jacob Robbins, both of Huntington, W.Va.; and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan and Haley Helton, Oliver and Lucy-Claire Foy and Levi and Dylan Followay and Sophie Robbins; one sister, Margie B. Jones of Chesterfield, Va.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Coalwood United Methodist Church in Coalwood from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the church on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Joe Moore officiating, and there will be no interment.

The family will receive friends at the home following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coalwood United Methodist Church, HC 31 Box 90, Welch WV 24801, or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd. #300, Frisco, TX 75034.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=70198567

19.

Bonnie June BEAVERS

(3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 02 Jun 1932, McDowell Co. WV; died 22 May 1941, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73190403

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1069375&Type=Death

20.

Phyllis BEAVERS

(3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 30 May 1934, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Feb 2007, Charlottesville, Albemarle Co. VA; was buried , Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, Augusta Co. VA.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=83539057

Phyllis married Wilford R. Kirby. [Group Sheet]

21.

Margie BEAVERS

(3.James², 1.Lillie¹) was born 05 Feb 1937, McDowell Co. WV; died , unknown; was buried , Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co. VA.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32655484

Inscription:
Beloved wife and mother

22.

Harold BEAVERS

(4.Augustus², 1.Lillie¹) was born 28 Jul 1924, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Jan 2002, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harold Bea?us [Harald Beavers]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Gus P Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Dorthy Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harold Beavers
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Harold Beavers
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 1 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Guards and watchmen, except crossing watchmen
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70 in
Weight: 130 lbs

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Harold Beavers
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Army
Birth Date: 28 Jul 1924
Service Date: 1 Dec 1942
Parents Name: Mr. and Mrs. G P Beavers
Spouse Name: Mrs. Lucille Phillips Beavers
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas: Jefferson Barracks; South Dakota State College;England; Europe; Bradley Field CT; Charleston Air Base, SC

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=2601&GRid=55584913&
Inscription:
US Army Air Corps
World War II

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Harold Beavers
SSN: 234-32-7410
Last Residence: 24605 Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, United States of America
Born: 28 Jul 1924
Died: 11 Jan 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Harold married Lucille Phillips. Lucille (daughter of John Clyde Phillips and Rhoda BEAVERS) was born 03 Sep 1927, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Mar 1997, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

33. Harold Edward BEAVERS
34. Jerry Wayne BEAVERS

23.

Donald BEAVERS

(4.Augustus², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1929, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Donald Beavers
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

24.

Bettie BEAVERS

(4.Augustus², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1932, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie Beavers
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 367
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Guss Beavers 40
Dorothy Beavers 38
Harold Beavers 15
Donald Beavers 11
Bettie Beavers 8

25.

Mason W. BEAVERS

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born 05 Nov 1925, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Dec 1995, Lake Co. FL; was buried , Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co. FL.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mason W Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1926
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Bandy J Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Anna B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mason Beavers
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: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No

Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Mason W Beavers
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Phone Number: 748-3473

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Mason W. Beavers
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Service Date: 8 Jun 1942
Parent Name: Mr. and Mrs. Bandy J. Beavers
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas:Parris Island, SC; South Pacific
Awards: Purple Heart

Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Mason W Beavers
Service Info.: CPL US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II, KOREA
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925
Death Date: 27 Dec 1995
Service Start Date: 10 Apr 1947
Interment Date: 2 Jan 1996
Cemetery: Florida National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 6502 SW. 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513
Buried At: Section 204 Site 204
Address: PO Box 1265, Wildwood, FL, 34785-1265 (1993)

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Mason W. Beavers
SSN: 236-22-1782
Last Residence: 34785 Wildwood, Sumter, Florida
Born: 5 Nov 1925
Died: 27 Dec 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=11&GScntry=4&GSsr=4281&GRid=344440&
Plot: 204, 0, 204

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Mason Wendell Beavers
Death Date: 27 Dec 1995
County of Death: Lake
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 70
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1925

26.

Thurel BEAVERS

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born 30 Sep 1927, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Oct 2009, Portage Co. OH.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Thorel T Beavers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1928
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Bandy J Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Anna B Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Thurl Beavers
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel T Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 2439 Vaughn Ave, Deltona, FL, 32725-2220

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 757 Fairchild Ave, Kent, OH, 44240-2144

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thurel T Beavers
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1927
Address: 233 Little Oak Island Dr, Folly Beach, SC, 29439

OBITUARY

Akron Beacon Journal 11 October, 2009

Thurel T. Beavers

Thurel T. Beavers, 82, of Kent, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, with his family by his side at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond.

He was born September 30, 1927, in Squire, W.Va. to John Bandy and Anna Belle (Beavers) Beavers. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service. Thurel was a member of the Kent Moose Lodge and the United Auto Workers. He enjoyed sports especially football and baseball.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kent Ridge at Golden Pond for their loving care and thoughtfulness.

He is survived by sons, Douglas (Michelle) Beavers of Munroe Falls and Rob (Cathy) Beavers of Massillon; daughters, Beverly (Brian) Jones of Akron and Pam (David) Wilson of Kent; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, R. Earl Beavers of Wildwood, Fla.; sisters, Lucille Jones of Leesburg, Fla., and Delores Jones of Leesburg, Fla.; and aunt, Wilma Gillespie of Vincent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Ruth Beavers; parents, John Bandy and Anna Belle (Beavers) Beavers; brothers, Mason Beavers and John Bandy Beavers Jr.; and sister, Hilda Beavers.

Calling hours will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 12 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent, Ohio, where funeral services will be held 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143 or , 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406.

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Thurel Beavers
Last Residence: 44240 Kent, Portage, Ohio
Born: 30 Sep 1927
Died: 10 Oct 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Thurel married Joan Ruth Blevins 02 Jul 1951. Joan was born 04 Dec 1934, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Jan 2008, Portage Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

Children:

27.

Lucille BEAVERS

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1930, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lucille Beavers
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in household of Band and Anna Beavers
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 11B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade

Lucille married Willie Osmond Jones 09 Jun 1947, McDowell Co. WV. Willie was born ca 1925, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

28.

John Bandy BEAVERS, Jr.

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born 29 Mar 1932, McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Sep 1950, Korea, Killed In Action; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Bandy Beavers Junior
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son in household of Bandy and Anna Beavers
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade

Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Bandy Beavers Jr
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1932
Death Date: 4 Sep 1950
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Tazwell, Virginia
Enlisted: 31 Jan 1950
Discharge date: Killed in Action
Rank: PFC
Unit: Co. G, 9th Infantry, Second Infantry Division, US Army
Medals: Purple Heart

WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Bandy Beavers Jr.
Birth Date: 1932
Birth City: McDowell
State Registered: West Virginia

Death Date: 4 Sep 1950
Death Country: Korea
Death Description: Killed in Action

War: Korean War
Title: Private First Class, U.S. Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army
Service ID: 13339718
Notes: Private First Class Beavers was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea of September 4, 1950. Private First Class Beavers was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=BEA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=7001&GRid=16401928&
W. Va. PFC Co. G. 9 Inf. Div. Korean War

29.

Delores BEAVERS

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1936, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dolors Beavers [Dolores]
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: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

30.

Earl BEAVERS

(5.John², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Earl Beavers
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia

31. Hilda BEAVERS (5.John², 1.Lillie¹)

32.

Buleuh BEAVERS

(6.Robert², 1.Lillie¹) was born ca 1925, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Buelah Beavers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Lee Beavers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebecca Beavers
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Generation: 4

33. Harold Edward BEAVERS (22.Harold³, 4.Augustus², 1.Lillie¹)
34. Jerry Wayne BEAVERS (22.Harold³, 4.Augustus², 1.Lillie¹)
35. Beverly BEAVERS (26.Thurel³, 5.John², 1.Lillie¹)
36. Pam BEAVERS (26.Thurel³, 5.John², 1.Lillie¹)
37. Douglas BEAVERS (26.Thurel³, 5.John², 1.Lillie¹)
38. Rob BEAVERS (26.Thurel³, 5.John², 1.Lillie¹)