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James Addison "Uncle Jimmie" Johnson

Male 1830 - 1899  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.   James Addison "Uncle Jimmie" Johnson was born on 11 Jul 1830 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 12 Nov 1899 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 14 Nov 1899 in Fowlers Knob Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    James married Ruhama Grose on 10 Feb 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Ruhama was born on 10 Apr 1834 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 27 Mar 1915 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Mar 1915 in Fowlers Knob Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Edna Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Jun 1900 in Wilderness Twp, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Jun 1900 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.   Elizabeth Edna Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 5 Nov 1863 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 26 Jun 1900 in Wilderness Twp, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 28 Jun 1900 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Elizabeth married Blumefield Backus, Sr. on 5 Mar 1883 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Blumefield (son of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Backus, Sr. and Caroline Grose) was born on 30 Oct 1864 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 14 Dec 1931 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Dec 1931 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Flora Mae Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1884 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 28 Aug 1968 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Aug 1968 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 4. John Wesley Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1885 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jun 1953 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 27 Jun 1953 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    3. 5. Anna Lee Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1886 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1974 in Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 Jul 1974 in Cottle Glade Cemetery, Cottle, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 6. Benjamin Homer Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1889 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1955 in Clark County, Indiana; was buried on 16 Jan 1955 in Charlestown Cemetery, Charlestown, Clark, Indiana.
    5. 7. Osie Bell Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1891 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1950 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1950 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    6. 8. Mamie Frances Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1892 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1959 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Aug 1959 in Hominy Falls Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    7. 9. Ada Grace Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1896 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Apr 1976 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Apr 1976 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.   Flora Mae Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Apr 1884 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 28 Aug 1968 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Aug 1968 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Flora married John Marquis Lafayette Ward on 19 Apr 1907 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. John was born on 8 Dec 1881 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Apr 1960 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Apr 1960 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Jennings Percy Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1908 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Mar 1995 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida; was buried on 9 Mar 1995 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 11. Otis Wellington Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1909 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1998 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    3. 12. Lillie Basil Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1910 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1998 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 13. Roland Page Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1913 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 9 Mar 1997 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
    5. 14. Bonnie Pearl Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1915 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1998 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.
    6. 15. James Sterling Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jul 1980 in Auburndale, Polk, Florida.
    7. 16. Alvin Bloomfield "Doc" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1921 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 2000 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jul 2000 in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    8. 17. Lana Catheryn Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1922 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 21 Feb 2003 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama.
    9. 18. Oliver Byard Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1924 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Jan 2017 in Medway, Clark, Ohio.

  2. 4.   John Wesley Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Jun 1885 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jun 1953 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 27 Jun 1953 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    John married Zilphia A. Plummer on 19 Sep 1909 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia. Zilphia was born on 30 Sep 1881 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 28 Apr 1959 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 30 Apr 1959 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Raymond Edgar Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1910 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 1972 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Apr 1972 in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania.
    2. 20. Arthur Clayton Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1912 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Jan 2003 in Moyock, Currituck, North Carolina; was buried on 23 Jan 2003 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    3. 21. Freeman Blumefield Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1914 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Feb 2002 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 24 Feb 2002 in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    4. 22. Myrtle Edna Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1916 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Jan 2000 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 21 Jan 2000 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    5. 23. Homer Carl Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1918 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Jul 1998 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 2 Aug 1998 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Independent Cities, Virginia.

  3. 5.   Anna Lee Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 15 Dec 1886 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jul 1974 in Euclid, Cuyahoga, Ohio; was buried on 16 Jul 1974 in Cottle Glade Cemetery, Cottle, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Anna married Newman Wesley Perkins on 1 Oct 1905 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Newman was born on 11 May 1882 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Jun 1940 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 Jul 1940 in Cottle Glade Cemetery, Cottle, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Lorena Grace Perkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1906 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died in Nov 1982 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
    2. 25. Ray Perkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  4. 6.   Benjamin Homer Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 27 Jun 1889 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Jan 1955 in Clark County, Indiana; was buried on 16 Jan 1955 in Charlestown Cemetery, Charlestown, Clark, Indiana.

    Family/Spouse: Jennie Dean Meloy. Jennie was born in Jun 1885 in Indiana; died about 1960 in Charlestown, Clark, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 7.   Osie Bell Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Mar 1891 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Dec 1950 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 29 Dec 1950 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Osie married Ira Henson Sebert on 31 Oct 1916 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. Ira was born on 16 Jul 1889 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 28 Jun 1958 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 30 Jun 1958 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Elvin G. Sebert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 11 May 1997 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 14 May 1997 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Walter Harold Sebert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1928 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1968 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Sep 1968 in Penile United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  6. 8.   Mamie Frances Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 15 Jun 1892 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1959 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 16 Aug 1959 in Hominy Falls Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Mamie married Leonidus "Lonnie" O'Dell on 23 Dec 1911 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Leonidus was born on 5 May 1887 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 18 Feb 1921 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Leona Maxine O'Dell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1913 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Apr 1997 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 May 1997 in Penile United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 30. Irene Elizabeth O'Dell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1917 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 2004 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Mar 2004 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Mamie married Floyd Raymond O'Dell on 18 Apr 1924 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia. Floyd was born on 21 Aug 1878 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 16 Jan 1944 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Jan 1944 in Hominy Falls Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 9.   Ada Grace Backus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Feb 1896 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Apr 1976 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 18 Apr 1976 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Ada married Ewell Spencer on 2 Feb 1914 in West Virginia. Ewell (son of Evander Francis "Van" Spencer and Polly Mullins) was born on 3 Feb 1894 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 8 Jan 1977 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 11 Jan 1977 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Edison Franklin Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1916 in Tioga, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Aug 1933 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Aug 1933 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 34. Helen Marie Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1918 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Dec 2002 in Kuttawa, Lyon, Kentucky; was buried on 25 Dec 2002 in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana.
    3. 35. Edwin Foster Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1920 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Jul 1995 in Charlestown, Clark, Indiana; was cremated on 2 Aug 1995.
    4. 36. Hilda Mae Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1921 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 21 Jul 2021 in Dover, Kent, Delaware; was buried on 28 Jul 2021 in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    5. 37. Thomas Eugene Spencer, Ph.D  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1922 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Aug 2001 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; was cremated on 15 Aug 2001.
    6. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 10.   Jennings Percy Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 15 Jul 1908 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Mar 1995 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida; was buried on 9 Mar 1995 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Jennings married Gladys Ray Snodgrass on 16 Mar 1940 in New Castle, Craig, Virginia. Gladys (daughter of Orin Ray Snodgrass and Elsie Snow "Bess" Manspile) was born on 27 Aug 1908 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jan 1976 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida; was buried on 27 Jan 1976 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Josephine Karen "Jodie" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1944 in North Carolina; died on 7 Sep 2020 in Florida.
    2. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 11.   Otis Wellington Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Nov 1909 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 13 Aug 1998 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  3. 12.   Lillie Basil Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 16 May 1910 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1998 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Family/Spouse: Franklin N. Mollohan. Franklin was born on 10 Oct 1907 in Servia, Braxton, West Virginia; died about 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. James Franklin Mollohan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1939 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 15 Nov 1992.

  4. 13.   Roland Page Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 6 May 1913 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 9 Mar 1997 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier, West Virginia.

  5. 14.   Bonnie Pearl Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 27 Jan 1915 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1998 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.

  6. 15.   James Sterling Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 24 Jul 1980 in Auburndale, Polk, Florida.

  7. 16.   Alvin Bloomfield "Doc" Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 15 May 1921 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 19 Jul 2000 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 22 Jul 2000 in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Alvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Alvin Henry Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1946 in Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia; died on 26 May 1985 in Camden County, North Carolina; was buried on 29 May 1985 in Gatesville Cemetery, Gatesville, Gates, North Carolina.
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 44. William Bolton "Bill" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1950 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 21 May 2015 in Lehigh Acres, Lee, Florida; was buried on 24 May 2015 in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    4. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Alvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.   Lana Catheryn Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Sep 1922 in Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 21 Feb 2003 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama.

  9. 18.   Oliver Byard Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Flora3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 19 Jan 1924 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Jan 2017 in Medway, Clark, Ohio.

    Oliver married Nelda Marie Keener about 1947 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nelda was born on 7 Sep 1930 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Oct 1972 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 19.   Raymond Edgar Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Aug 1910 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 1972 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; was buried on 17 Apr 1972 in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania.

    Raymond married Dolly Violet Rose about 1935 in West Virginia. Dolly was born about 1916 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown in West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Barbara Lorraine Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1936 in Webster Springs, Webster, West Virginia; died on 12 Aug 1937 in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia; was buried on 14 Aug 1937 in Alderson Baptist Church Cemetery, Beaver, Nicholas, West Virginia.
    2. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Dorothy M. Unknown. Dorothy was born about 1918; died on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 20.   Arthur Clayton Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 17 Aug 1912 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Jan 2003 in Moyock, Currituck, North Carolina; was buried on 23 Jan 2003 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    Arthur married Ruth Geraldine Cunningham on 14 Oct 1940 in Webster Springs, Webster, West Virginia. Ruth was born on 9 Aug 1915 in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia; died on 3 Dec 2005 in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 6 Dec 2005 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 21.   Freeman Blumefield Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 13 Oct 1914 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 20 Feb 2002 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 24 Feb 2002 in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    Freeman married Esther Weese on 11 Oct 1935 in Webster Springs, Webster, West Virginia. Esther was born on 8 Jul 1910 in Webster Springs, Webster, West Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1973 in Nansemond, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 10 Dec 1973 in Miller Family Cemetery, Webster Springs, Webster, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Freeman married Alice Orlethia Glass on 5 Jun 1976 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia. Alice was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Clifton Forge, Alleghany, Virginia; died on 17 Mar 2007 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 21 Mar 2007 in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 22.   Myrtle Edna Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Aug 1916 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 18 Jan 2000 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 21 Jan 2000 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    Myrtle married Duard Basil "Bill" Underwood about 1941 in West Virginia. Duard was born on 6 Aug 1915 in Widen, Clay, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 2003 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 27 Mar 2003 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 23.   Homer Carl Backus Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Sep 1918 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Jul 1998 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 2 Aug 1998 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    Homer married Vay Isabelle May on 15 Dec 1937 in Grayson County, Kentucky, and was divorced on 27 Nov 1953 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia. Vay (daughter of James Alphonso May and Florence Horner) was born on 2 May 1919 in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia; died on 17 Feb 2008 in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 20 Feb 2008 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Gary Bill Backus  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1939 in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia; died on 26 Jan 2008 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 29 Jan 2008 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Independent Cities, Virginia.
    2. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Homer married Joyce Elaine Pullen on 5 Jun 1981 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia. Joyce was born on 12 Jun 1931 in Halifax County, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 2012 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 11 Sep 2012 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 24.   Lorena Grace Perkins Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anna3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 11 Sep 1906 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died in Nov 1982 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

  16. 25.   Ray Perkins Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anna3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born about 1911 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on Yes, date unknown.

  17. 26.   Elvin G. Sebert Descendancy chart to this point (7.Osie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 11 May 1997 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 14 May 1997 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  18. 27.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Osie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1)

  19. 28.   Walter Harold Sebert Descendancy chart to this point (7.Osie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 24 Jun 1928 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1968 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 10 Sep 1968 in Penile United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Walter married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 29.   Leona Maxine O'Dell Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mamie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Feb 1913 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 29 Apr 1997 in Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 2 May 1997 in Penile United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Leona married Lester John O'Dell on 21 Jun 1937 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia. Lester (son of Floyd Raymond O'Dell and Minnie A. Bragg) was born on 15 Nov 1909 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 1985 in Low Moor, Alleghany, Virginia; was buried on 3 Apr 1985 in Penile United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 30.   Irene Elizabeth O'Dell Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mamie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 17 Dec 1917 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 23 Mar 2004 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; was buried on 26 Mar 2004 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia.

    Irene married Rev. Carl Forbus Williams on 30 Aug 1939 in Covington, Independent Cities, Virginia. Carl was born on 19 Feb 1901 in Elmwood, Mason, West Virginia; died on 2 May 1967 in Gilboa, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 5 May 1967 in Gilgal United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Nicholas, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Irene married Mose Mick on 18 Sep 1990 in Bath County, Virginia. Mose was born on 23 Mar 1912 in Hazelton, Emmons, North Dakota; died on 7 Apr 1997 in Covington, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 31.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mamie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1)

  23. 32.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mamie3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1)

  24. 33.   Edison Franklin Spencer Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Mar 1916 in Tioga, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 6 Aug 1933 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; was buried on 9 Aug 1933 in Craigsville Cemetery, Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia.

  25. 34.   Helen Marie Spencer Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Feb 1918 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 22 Dec 2002 in Kuttawa, Lyon, Kentucky; was buried on 25 Dec 2002 in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana.

    Helen married Roy Fred Berry, Sr. about 1941. Roy was born on 20 Dec 1910 in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana; died on 8 Jun 1958 in Charlestown, Clark, Indiana; was buried on 11 Jun 1958 in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 35.   Edwin Foster Spencer Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Mar 1920 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 30 Jul 1995 in Charlestown, Clark, Indiana; was cremated on 2 Aug 1995.

    Edwin married Frances Lee Houchens on 9 Sep 1944 in Clark County, Indiana, and was divorced on Yes, date unknown. Frances was born on 4 Apr 1925 in Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky; died on 7 Mar 2013 in Clarksville, Clark, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Paul Morton Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1945 in Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana; died on 26 Aug 2010 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
    2. 61. David Bennett Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1947 in Richwood, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 21 Nov 2001 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
    3. 62. Jonathan Edwin Spencer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1948 in Summersville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 10 Jul 2008 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana.
    4. 63. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 64. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 65. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 66. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. 36.   Hilda Mae Spencer Hilda Mae Spencer Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 3 May 1921 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 21 Jul 2021 in Dover, Kent, Delaware; was buried on 28 Jul 2021 in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia.

    Hilda married William Anderson Adams about 1944. William was born on 30 Sep 1917 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; died on 24 Feb 1990 in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia; was buried on 27 Feb 1990 in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 69. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 70. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 37.   Thomas Eugene Spencer, Ph.D Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Jun 1922 in Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia; died on 12 Aug 2001 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana; was cremated on 15 Aug 2001.

    Thomas married Marion Josephine "Jo" Lizt on 1 Mar 1944 in Lawrence County, Ohio. Marion was born on 10 Nov 1923 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 2011 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 38.   Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ada3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.James1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 72. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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