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Frederick Quesenberry

Frederick Quesenberry

Male 1836 - 1917  (80 years)

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  1. 1.  Frederick QuesenberryFrederick Quesenberry was born on 3 Mar 1836 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Jan 1917 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Military: 16 Sep 1861, Floyd County, Virginia; Civil War
    • Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Baptism: 26 Aug 1878, Primitive Baptist Church
    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Military:
    Enlisted as a Private on 16 September 1861 at the age of 23; Enlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 16 September 1861; Furloughed on 01 May 1862; Reenlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 01 May 1862; Received a disability discharge Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 14 May 1862; Enlisted in Company B, 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia on 31 December 1862; POW on 03 July 1864 at Marietta, GA; Confined on 05 July 1864 at Camp Douglas, IL Enlist Date 16 September 1861 Residence Floyd County, Virginia Enlist Rank Private Enlist Age 23 Occupation Farmer Discharge Rank State Served Virginia Company B Unit 54th Infantry Regiment Virginia Army Confederacy Height 5'10" Eye Color Blue Hair Color Light Complexion Light

    54th Regiment, Virginia Infantry was organized in October, 1861. It was soon ordered to Kentucky and took an active part in the engagement at Middle Creek. Later the unit was assigned to Trigg's, Reynolds', Brown's and Reynolds' Consolidated, and Palmer's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It participated in many battles of the army from Chickamauga to Atlanta, endured Hood's winter operations, and fought in North Carolina. On April 9, 1865, it merged into the 54th Battalion Virginia Infantry. This regiment sustained 47 casualties at Chickamauga, totalled 390 men and 329 arms in December, 1863, andhad 128 present in December, 1864 and 212 in January, 1865. The field officers were Colonel Robert C. Trigg; Lieutenant Colonels Henry A. Edmundson, William B. Shelor, and John J. Wade; and Majors John S. Deyerle, Austin Harman, and James C. Taylor.

    Baptism:
    Salem Primitive Baptist Church Records.
    Baptized by Elder Wiliam P. Linkous

    Died:
    pneumonia

    Frederick married Cynthia E. Pack on 18 Mar 1868 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. Cynthia (daughter of John "Jack" Pack and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong) was born on 17 Oct 1844 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1931 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Isom Henson Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1870 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Hartwell, McDowell, West Virginia.
    2. 3. Martha Ellen Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1871 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 6 Jan 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.
    3. 4. James "Jim" Preston Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Sep 1875 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1942 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 5. George Mansfield Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1877 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. 6. Nancy J. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1879 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died before 1936.
    6. 7. Sarah Matilda Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 July 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1965 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Steele Family Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. 8. Thomas Melvin Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1883 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Mar 1936 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harrison Cem, Earls Branch, Cliffield, Virginia.
    8. 9. Mary Frances Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1942 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isom Henson Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 8 Aug 1870 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Hartwell, McDowell, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 25 Sep 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Isom Quesenbury is very ill with flux.
    • Newspaper: 10 Mar 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; A new daughter at the home of Mr. Isom Quesenberry.
    • Newspaper: 12 Jul 1901, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Hoop's baby, about one year old, that was drowned in the flood, was found on the ninth day by Isom Quesenberry, in a bad state of decomposition.

    Notes:

    Died:
    April 8, 1932 (Pounding Mill) - George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.


    West Virginia Death Index Info, 5 Apr 1932.
    Name: Isom Quessenberry Birth Date: 8 Aug 1870 Birth Place: Virginia Death Date: 5 Apr 1932 Death Place: Hartwell, McDowell, West Virginia Burial Date: 7 Apr 1932 Burial Place: Hartwell, West Virginia Death Age: 61 years 7 months 27 days Occupation: Coalminer Race: White Marital Status: Married Gender: Male Father Name: Fed Quessenberry Father Birth Place: VA Mother Name: Cynthia Pack Mother Birth Place: Virginia FHL Film Number: 800212

    Isom married Sarah Katherine Caldwell in 1890 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Sarah (daughter of Wiley Caldwell and Fanny Caldwell) was born in Apr 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Jul 1935 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia; was buried in Hartwell Cemetery, McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Charles E. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1893 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 11. Eva Edgar Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1894 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 6 Nov 1968 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. 12. Allie Ella Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1897 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 13. Sally Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. 14. George Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Virginia, United States.
    6. 15. Henson Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Virginia, United States.
    7. 16. Wiley Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1918 in Virginia.

  2. 3.  Martha Ellen Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 8 Aug 1871 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 6 Jan 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 11 May 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele of near Bandy, visited her mother Cynthia Queseberry and sister, Mrs. James Brewster, Monday. Mrs. Quesenberry still remains ill.
    • Newspaper: 29 Jun 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry, who has been confined to her home at Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster's is some better.
    • Newspaper: 30 Nov 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry has been very ill this week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Bruster
    • Newspaper: 25 Oct 1929, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry observed her 85th birthday on Thursday, October 17th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Bruster. She is bedfast but sits up in bed some.
    • Newspaper: 8 Apr 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.
    • Newspaper: 25 Sep 1932, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Bruster and Mrs. Clabe Cochran attended the funeral and burial of the former's nephew, Ira Burress, 27 of Van Dyke. He was killed last Saturday in an automobile accident near his home. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress.
    • Newspaper: 8 Jun 1934, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary L.Burress) visited Tilda Steele and family Sunday at Bandy and heard Rev. Peak Preach.

    Martha married James B. "Jim" Brewster on 24 Jul 1889 in Tazewell County, Virginia. James (son of Andrew J. Bruster and Sarah M. "Sallie" Marrs) was born on 26 Feb 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 19 Oct 1942 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Charlie W. Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1890 in Virginia, United States.
    2. 18. Rosa B Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1892 in Virginia, United States.
    3. 19. Hallie Mae Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1895 in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Apr 1954 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 20. Victor J Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1896 in Virginia, United States.
    5. 21. George Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Virginia, United States.
    6. 22. Thomas A Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Virginia, United States.
    7. 23. Maggie M Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Virginia, United States.
    8. 24. Jackson F Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Virginia, United States.
    9. 25. Cynthia T Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Virginia, United States.
    10. 26. Mary L Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Virginia, United States.
    11. 27. Sarah E. Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1913 in Virginia, United States.
    12. 28. Grace Ocie Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 25 Jan 1999.

  3. 4.  James "Jim" Preston Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 07 Sep 1875 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1942 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 14 Jul 1911, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Quesenberry are pound parents of the sixth boy who arrived on Friday night, making seven in all.
    • Newspaper: 22 Dec 1916, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; James QUESENBERRY'S little son, who was taken last week to the hospital, was not operated for appendicitis, but is being treated there.

    James married Alice Matilda Caldwell on 15 Aug 1895 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Alice (daughter of Wiley Caldwell and Fanny Caldwell) was born on 22 Mar 1876 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 04 Nov 1949 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Walter Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1871 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 30. William M Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1897 in Virginia, United States; died in in United States.
    3. 31. Sallie Elizabeth "Bessie" Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sept 1898 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 July 1991 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.
    4. 32. Benjamin Coy Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Oct 1976 in Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia.
    5. 33. Forrester Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1903 in Virginia, United States; died in Mar 1982 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia.
    6. 34. John Henry Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug, 1906 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in June, 1996 in Lerona, Mercer, West Virginia.
    7. 35. Harvey G. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Dec 1908 in Virginia, United States; died on 16 May 2000 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.
    8. 36. Jessie B Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 July 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1976 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.
    9. 37. Joseph Melvin Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1914 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 01 Apr 2004 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia.
    10. 38. James Alfred Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1917 in Virginia, United States; died after 1976 in Kensington, Montgomery, Maryland, USA.
    11. 39. Cynthia Anna Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Virginia, United States.

  4. 5.  George Mansfield Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 16 Aug 1877 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 15 Feb 1929, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Rev. Hawks preached at Mr. Geo. Quesenberry's on Sunday night.
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 8 Apr 1932, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry and sister Mrs. James Bruster (Martha Quesenberry), were called to Hartwell, W.V. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, Isam Quesenberry, who died of leakage of the heart on Tuesday a.m. Burial this p.m. at Hartwell. He formerly resided here.
    • Newspaper: 24 Jan 1936, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; George Quesenberry is on the sick list.
    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Draft Card: 27 Apr 1942, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; WWII Draft Registration

    George married Mary Frances Burress in 6 May 1902 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of John Wesley Burress and Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls) was born on 22 Feb 1887 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Nov 1959 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Maude Georgia Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1905 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 14 May 1990 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in May 1990 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    2. 41. James Frederick Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Feb 1994 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. 42. John Elbert Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Aug 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 Jul 1997 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Jul 1997 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    4. 43. Emory I. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Oct 1978 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 29 Oct 1978 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    5. 44. Byrd Patton Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1912 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1988 in Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.
    6. 45. Unknown Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1914 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. 46. Minnie Belle Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Jul 1976 in Brooklyn, New York.
    8. 47. Floria Juanita Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1918 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 08 Dec 1975 in Charlotte, North Carolina; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, West Virginia.
    9. 48. Rebecca J. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1921 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    10. 49. Herbert Homer M. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1924 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    11. 50. Gretchen "Gretchie" Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    12. 51. Frances E. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 May 1927 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 09 Apr 1973 in Charlotteville, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, West Virginia.
    13. 52. Nancy Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    14. 53. Jackie Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1931 in Virginia.

  5. 6.  Nancy J. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born in Sep 1879 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died before 1936.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA


  6. 7.  Sarah Matilda Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 15 July 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 1 Jan 1965 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Steele Family Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Newspaper: 25 March 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Matilda Quesenberry has been suffering with erysipelas.
    • Newspaper: 4 Oct 1898, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Misses Sallie and Barbara Crewey, of Cedar Bluff visited Miss Matilda Quesenberry from Saturday till Sunday.
    • Newspaper: 11 May 1928, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele of near Bandy, visited her mother Cynthia Queseberry and sister, Mrs. James Brewster, Monday. Mrs. Quesenberry still remains ill.
    • Newspaper: 15 Feb 1929, Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; Mrs. George F. Steele, Bandy, visited her sick mother, Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruster, the past week.
    • Newspaper: 23 May 1930, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele and daughter, Mrs. Virgie, of Bandy, spent Sunday with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry.
    • Newspaper: 8 June 1934, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and Mrs. George Quesenberry (Mary L.Burress) visited Tilda Steele and family Sunday at Bandy and heard Rev. Peak Preach.

    Sarah married George F. Steele on 18 Jan 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia. George (son of Richard Steele and Cosby Johnson) was born in May 1858 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Mar 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Steele Family Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Charles G. Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 55. Paul F. Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in West Virginia, United States.
    3. 56. Virgie M. Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 July 1912 in West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Feb 1968 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 57. William Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Sarah married William Henry Monk on 14 Aug 1947 in Tazewell County, Virginia. William was born in 1871 in Virginia; died on 24 Mar 1951 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Thomas Melvin QuesenberryThomas Melvin Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 13 Sep 1883 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Mar 1936 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harrison Cem, Earls Branch, Cliffield, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 26 May 1911, Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Quesenberry visited Mrs. Quesenberry's mother Mrs. Mary Nicewander on last Sunday.
    • Newspaper: 20 Mar 1936, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress (Mary Frances Quesenberry) were calling on their brother, Melvin Quesenberry, who is seriously ill in the Richlands hospital

    Notes:

    Died:
    Obituary, In the Clinch Valley Newspaper Tazewell Virginia, 27 March 1936.
    March 27, 1936 (Pounding Mill) - The following from here attended the funeral and burial of Melvin Quesenberry Sunday at Richlands, burial east of here: Mr and Mrs. C.H. Robinette, Mrs. J.T. Pruett, Mrs. George Quesenberry, Mrs. George Noel, Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster and children, Tom, Jack and Vick, G. A. Riley, Finley Ringstaff, Mr. and Mrs. George Brewster and daughter PaulineClinch Valley Newspaper Tazewell Virginia 27 March 1936 Thomas Quesenberry died at his home near Richlands last week, following an operation of several weeks ago. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Quesenberry was one of the leading farmers of the Richlands section. Burial was at Cliffield. Richlands News Press Newspaper Tazewell Melvin Quesenberry, 52, widely known farmer of the Richlands area, died at his home south of town Friday night, March 20, 1936, of complications following an operation four weeks ago. He returned to his home this week from the hospital with scant hope held for his recovery. Mr. Quesenberry was a son of the late Fred and Cynthia (Pack) Quesenberry, pioneer residents of the Pounding Mill section. He was a lifelong member of the Christian church and active in it's work. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Harry, Vernon and Grat Quesenberry, and one daughter, Miss Mayola Quesenberry, all at home. Other survivors include the following brothers and sisters: Jim and George Quesenberry of Pounding Mill; Mrs. Bud Burress of Indian; Mrs. Martha Brewster, of Pounding Mill, and Mrs. E. F. Steele, of Bandy. Services will be held today at the Richlands Christian church by Rev. T.R. Doss, of Bluefield, assisted by the Rev. E. W. Hughes of Bluefield, Va. Burial was in the Harrison Cemetery on Earls Branch.

    Thomas married Eliza Niswander on 11 Dec 1910 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Eliza (daughter of Lee Niswander and Mary Harrison) was born on 10 March 1892 in Cliffield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 31 Oct 1967 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Harrison Cem, Earls Branch, Cliffield, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Harry Lee Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1911 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Nov 1987 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, USA.
    2. 59. Gratt A. Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1919 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 July 1997 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. 60. Mayola Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 61. James Vernon Quesenberry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in Virginia, United States.

  8. 9.  Mary Frances QuesenberryMary Frances Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Frederick1) was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1942 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1900: 1900, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 20 Mar 1936, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Burress (Mary Frances Quesenberry) were calling on their brother, Melvin Quesenberry, who is seriously ill in the Richlands hospital.

    Mary married Henry Preston "Bud" Burress on 27 Jul 1904 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Henry (son of John Wesley Burress and Matilda "Tildie" Rose Earls) was born on 30 May 1883 in Clinch River, Tazewell, Co., Virginia; died on 22 Dec 1964 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Ira F. Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1932 in Raven Nest, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 63. Helen C. Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Aug 1977 in Medina, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.
    3. 64. Melvin Wesley Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1985 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 65. Vergi Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Dec 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. 66. Dora Mae Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1910 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    6. 67. William Henry "Bill" Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1990 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1990 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    7. 68. Rose Gray "Betty" Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1912 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Aug 2007 in Mt. Dora, Eustis, Florida; was buried in Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia.
    8. 69. Luther Hobert Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1913 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 Nov 1991 in West Virginia, United States.
    9. 70. Clarence Bernard Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1915 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1987 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    10. 71. Pearl Lena Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1916 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 May 1969 in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA.
    11. 72. Margaret Lillie Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1918 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1973 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    12. 73. Blanche Virginia Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jul 2003 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 29 Jul 2003 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    13. 74. George Edward Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1920 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1999 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1999 in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    14. 75. Geraldine Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1921 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Oct 1931 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    15. 76. James "Jim" Irvin Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1923 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 May 2001 in Maxwell, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 31 May 2001 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Charles E. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Dec 1893 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  2. 11.  Eva Edgar Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 22 Nov 1894 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 6 Nov 1968 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Eva married Robert L. Lowery on 24 Dec 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Robert (son of Henry Burton Lowery and Laura Emma Barnett) was born on 09 Mar 1885 in Madison, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Allie Ella Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Mar 1897 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Newspaper Notice, Clinch Valley News.
    March 10, 1897 (Pounding Mill) - A new daughter at the home of Mr. Isom Quesenberry.

    Allie married Creed Barnes on 15 Jul 1914 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Creed was born in 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Sally Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born in May 1900 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  5. 14.  George Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1907 in Virginia, United States.

  6. 15.  Henson Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1913 in Virginia, United States.

  7. 16.  Wiley Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (2.Isom2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1918 in Virginia.

  8. 17.  Charlie W. Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Jun 1890 in Virginia, United States.

  9. 18.  Rosa B Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Dec 1892 in Virginia, United States.

  10. 19.  Hallie Mae Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 10 Mar 1895 in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Apr 1954 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  11. 20.  Victor J Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Jun 1896 in Virginia, United States.

  12. 21.  George Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1898 in Virginia, United States.

  13. 22.  Thomas A Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1903 in Virginia, United States.

  14. 23.  Maggie M Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1906 in Virginia, United States.

  15. 24.  Jackson F Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1907 in Virginia, United States.

  16. 25.  Cynthia T Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1908 in Virginia, United States.

  17. 26.  Mary L Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1911 in Virginia, United States.

  18. 27.  Sarah E. Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 12 Oct 1913 in Virginia, United States.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    CVNewsOct 17, 1913 Pounding Mill - Mr. and Mrs. James BRUSTER are proud parents of a fine girl baby who arrived on last Sunday, this being the 14th child, twelve living.


  19. 28.  Grace Ocie Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (3.Martha2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 23 May 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 25 Jan 1999.

    Grace married Jessie Andrew Wood on 29 Jun 1932 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Jessie (son of U. K. Wood and Suzie) was born on 1 Jul 1896 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 May 1967 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 29.  Walter Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Jun 1871 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  21. 30.  William M Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1897 in Virginia, United States; died in in United States.

  22. 31.  Sallie Elizabeth "Bessie" QuesenberrySallie Elizabeth "Bessie" Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 5 Sept 1898 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 July 1991 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.

    Sallie married Hamilton Bogle Bandy about 1922. Hamilton was born on 13 Apr 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 19 Sep 1964 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 32.  Benjamin Coy Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Oct 1976 in Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ben Coy Quesenberry, 75, of Willow Bend in Monroe County died Monday in a Princeton hospital following a long illness. Born in Richlands, Va., Feb. 6, 1901, he was a son of the late James and Alice Caldwell. He was a retired miner, veteran of Word War I, and member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Ida Whitt Quesenberry; one daughter, Mrs. George Davis of Virginia Beach, Va.; six step-sons, Johnny and Douglas Sparks, both of Columbus, Ohio, Jim Sparks of Caney, Ky., Donald Sparks of Marion, Tx., Bill Sparks of Squire, Joe Sparks of Willow Bend; six brothers, Alfred Quesenberry of Kensington, Md., John Quesenberry of Cucumber, Joe, Foster, Harvey and Jess Quesenberry Jr, all of Newhall; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Pennington and Mrs. Vogle Bandy, both of Newhall; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Broyles-McCuire Funeral Home Chapel in Unldn with Rev. James Coburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-tazewell Road.

    Family/Spouse: Ida Whitt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 33.  Forrester Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 27 Oct 1903 in Virginia, United States; died in Mar 1982 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia.

  25. 34.  John Henry Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 7 Aug, 1906 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in June, 1996 in Lerona, Mercer, West Virginia.

  26. 35.  Harvey G. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 04 Dec 1908 in Virginia, United States; died on 16 May 2000 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.

    Family/Spouse: Phyllis Altzier. Phyllis was born on 27 Oct 1919 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Nov 2006 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 36.  Jessie B Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 7 July 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1976 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.

  28. 37.  Joseph Melvin Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 15 Feb 1914 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 01 Apr 2004 in Newhall, McDowell, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    NEWHALL - Joseph Melvin Quesenberry, 90 of Newhall, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Beckley.

    Born Feb. 15, 1914 in Pounding Mill, Va., he was a son of the late James and Alice Caldwell Quesenberry. He was US Army veteran serving in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.

    He was a member of the Springs of Life Tabernacle in Newhall.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Ruth Sampson Quesenberry; and one daughter, Tammy Starr Horn.

    Survivors include one son, Joseph S. Quesenberry of Newhall; two daughters, Wanda Hardy and husband, Tony, and Alice Sykes and husband, Daniel, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; son-in-law, Ray Horn of English; one sister, Anna Pennington of Lebanon, Va.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Springs of Life Tabernacle in Newhall with Sister Mary Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.

    The family will receive friends at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

    Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., is serving the Quesenberry family.

    Family/Spouse: Anna Ruth Sampson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  29. 38.  James Alfred Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1917 in Virginia, United States; died after 1976 in Kensington, Montgomery, Maryland, USA.

  30. 39.  Cynthia Anna Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1920 in Virginia, United States.

    Family/Spouse: Earl Pennington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  31. 40.  Maude Georgia Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 1 May 1905 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 14 May 1990 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in May 1990 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia


  32. 41.  James Frederick Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 9 Aug 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Feb 1994 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Conviction: 26 Feb 1934, Tazewell County, Virginia; Fred Quesenberry, White, Height 5'8" 1/2 Eyes; Brown Hair; very dark almost black Scar on lower left jaw Age 26, Laborer offence; Breaking and entering in the nighttime. Court in which convicted; Tazewell Circuit court Date of conviction Feb 26, 1934

    Family/Spouse: Millie Dickerson Hill. Millie (daughter of John H. Hill and Sarah Brown) was born in 1906 in Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 42.  John Elbert Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 09 Aug 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 Jul 1997 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Jul 1997 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Family/Spouse: Etta Mae Harris. Etta (daughter of John Harris and Florence Lowe) was born in 1907 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1961 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  34. 43.  Emory I. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Oct 1978 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 29 Oct 1978 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: US Army, WWII
    • Occupation: TV and Radio Repairman
    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    1 Nov 1978 (CVN)

    Mr. Emory I. Quesenberry, 69, of Pounding Mill, died in a Richlands hospital Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, following a brief illness. He was born in Tazewell County and was a son of the late George and Mary Burress Quesenberry, both Tazewell County Natives. He was a retired radio and T.V. repairman. He had made his home in the Richlands area his entire life. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Tate Quesenberry December 31, 1977. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Robert Maxfield and Mrs. Tom Lowe, both of Tazewell; Mrs. Sylvia Lambert, Mrs. Bill Hoover and Mrs. Bill Helmandollar, all of Bluefield; five brothers, John Quesenberry of Richlands, Fred Quesenberry of Tazewell, Byrd Quesenberry of Dallas TX, Herbert Quesenberry of Cedar Bluff and Wilburn Quesenberry of Houston TX. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Hurst Scott Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Clyde Sparks officiating. Interment followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Nephews served as pallbearers.

    Emory married Myrtle Virginia Tate on 22 Jun 1932 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. Myrtle (daughter of Edward Tate and Mary Ward) was born on 04 Jun 1908 in New Hope, West Virginia; died on 31 Dec 1977 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1978 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  35. 44.  Byrd Patton Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 26 Jul 1912 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1988 in Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Conviction: 26 Feb 1934, Tazewell County, Virginia; Byrd Quesenberry, White, Height 5'10 1/2 eyes brown, hair sandy dark, scar on left hand age 21 Laborer; offence, breaking & entering in the nighttime Court in which convicted; Tazewell Circuit court Date of conviction Feb 26, 1934 (arrested with bro J.F)
    • Newspaper: 31 May 1936, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; (Bluefield Daily Telegraph) The Amateur Program at Pounding Mill on Friday night of last week was a real success...Second prize in the children's group was Billy McGhee and Homer Quesenberry singing "My Old Coon Dog." Second prize in the adult group went to Byrd Quesenberry and Al Meade, playing guitar and banjo.

    Byrd married Georgia Pauline Brewster on 24 Sep 1938 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Georgia (daughter of George Maxwell Bruster and Mary Ann Earls) was born on 24 Feb 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 9 Jan 1991 in Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 45.  Unknown Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1914 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry's three month old baby died Sunday of pneumonia. The child had been very delicate from birth. Burial took place in the public cemetery.

    Died:
    Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry's three month old baby died Sunday of pneumonia. The child had been very delicate from birth. Burial took place in the public cemetery.


  37. 46.  Minnie Belle Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Jul 1976 in Brooklyn, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 12 Feb 1943, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Juanita Quesenberry, of Tazewell and Miss Minnie Belle, of Cedar Bluff, were weekend visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Rutledge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  38. 47.  Floria Juanita Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 24 Jul 1918 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 08 Dec 1975 in Charlotte, North Carolina; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 12 Feb 1943, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Juanita Quesenberry, of Tazewell and Miss Minnie Belle, of Cedar Bluff, were weekend visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Quesenberry.
    • Newspaper: 25 June 1943, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Juanita Quesenberry, from Tazewell, spent the weekend with her parents here.

    Family/Spouse: Claude Delk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  39. 48.  Rebecca J. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1921 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia


  40. 49.  Herbert Homer M. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1924 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 31 May 1936, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; (Bluefield Daily Telegraph) The Amateur Program at Pounding Mill on Friday night of last week was a real success...Second prize in the children's group was Billy McGhee and Homer Quesenberry singing "My Old Coon Dog." Second prize in the adult group went to Byrd Quesenberry and Al Meade, playing guitar and banjo.
    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Occupation: 1946; Laborer

    Herbert married Pearl Lowe on 16 Jun 1946 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. Pearl (daughter of Wilburn S. Lowe and Annie F. Hill) was born in 1927 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 8 Jul 1987 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  41. 50.  Gretchen "Gretchie" Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Gretchen married Charlie Lambert on 7 Feb 1942 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  42. 51.  Frances E. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 02 May 1927 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 09 Apr 1973 in Charlotteville, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, West Virginia.

    Frances married Clarence Martin on 02 Dec 1942 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Clarence (son of Walter Martin) was born in in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Barbara Ann Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 79. Grace Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 80. James Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 81. Patsy Lee Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 82. Pendora Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 83. Walter Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  43. 52.  Nancy Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1928 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia


  44. 53.  Jackie Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1931 in Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1940 : 1940, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia


  45. 54.  Charles G. Steele Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born in Nov 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Charles married Mildred Lambert on 12 Aug 1920 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia. Mildred (daughter of James C Lambert and Sarah E. Unknown) was born in August 1899 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 84. Edgar A Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1922 in Virginia, United States.
    2. 85. Charles H Steele  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1925 in Virginia, United States.

  46. 55.  Paul F. Steele Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1908 in West Virginia, United States.

  47. 56.  Virgie M. Steele Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 9 July 1912 in West Virginia, United States; died on 23 Feb 1968 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Newspaper: 23 May 1930, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. George Steele and daughter, Mrs. Virgie, of Bandy, spent Sunday with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Quesenberry.


  48. 57.  William Steele Descendancy chart to this point (7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  49. 58.  Harry Lee Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 3 Sep 1911 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Nov 1987 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, USA.

  50. 59.  Gratt A. Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 2 Jan 1919 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 July 1997 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Gratt married Olive Bertha Lambert on 28 September 1942 in Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA. Olive was born about 1924 in Viers, Virginia, USA; died on 5 March 2004 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  51. 60.  Mayola Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas2, 1.Frederick1)

  52. 61.  James Vernon Quesenberry Descendancy chart to this point (8.Thomas2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1916 in Virginia, United States.

  53. 62.  Ira F. Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 6 Jun 1905 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Sep 1932 in Raven Nest, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    Bluefield Telegraph

    The Rev. S.E. Brooks conducted funeral services for Ira Burress, 27, of Raven Nest, who died Saturday, victim of a car wreck. Burial was in the family cemetery nearby. Mr. Burress was an employee of the Jewell Ridge mines, and was on his way to work when his car overturned, killing him instantly. He is survived by his parents, Mr.& Mrs. H.P. Burress, 6 brothers & 5 sisters, all of Raven Nest.


  54. 63.  Helen C. BurressHelen C. Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 6 Jun 1906 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Aug 1977 in Medina, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. Helen C. Whitt, 71, of 206 Liberty St., Spencer, died in the Wellington Hospital yesterday after an illness of one year. Mrs. Whitt, who was born in Virginia, lived in Mount Vernon before moving to Spencer 17 years ago. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Layfayette. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fay Davis, Spencer and Mrs. Bernice O'Byrne, Mount Vernon, a son Charlie, Chicago, ILL; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Gray Aldrich, Mrs. Blanche Rasnake and Mrs. Dora Taylor, all of Virginia; six brothers, Melvin, George, James, Bernard and Bill Burress, all of Virginia, and Luther Burress of West Virginia. Friends will be received in the Parker Funeral Home, Spenser, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be Sunday at 2 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. bobby Wheeler, Lafayette, officiating. Burial will be in Amity Cemetery, Knox County.

    Helen married Homer Alva Whitt on 19 Jun 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Homer (son of Fielden K Whitt and Amanda K Whitt) was born on 18 Oct 1904 in Virginia, United States; died on 21 Jun 1963 in MT Vernon, Knox, Ohio; was buried in Amity Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 86. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 87. Marjorie Bernice Whitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1931.
    3. 88. Bernard Charlie Whitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1937 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Nov 2006.

  55. 64.  Melvin Wesley Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 7 Sep 1907 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 31 Mar 1985 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 9 Aug 1929, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Margaret Burress is visiting her brother, Mr. Melvin Burress.
    • Newspaper: 20 July 1932, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Burress spent Saturday night with grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Beavers.
    • Newspaper: 5 Jan 1940, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Raye Whitt of Caretta, West Virginia, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Burress of this place.
    • WWII Draft Card: 1942, Tazewell County, Virginia
    • Newspaper: 3 July 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burress were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beavers and Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Elkins, Karen and Beth and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Ferrara.
    • Newspaper: 21 Oct 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Milt Simmons and Bonnie of Raven, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Neel and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burress, visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burress visited Mr. and Mrs. Pete Beavers and Mr. Willie Sparks in War. WV Sunday. Mr. Sparks underwent surgery recently.

    Melvin married Ollie Uva Beavers on 27 Mar 1929 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Ollie was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Dec 1980 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  56. 65.  Vergi Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Dec 1908 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.

  57. 66.  Dora Mae Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 5 Apr 1910 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1910: 1910, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

    Dora married James Howard Taylor on 31 Jan 1926 in Tazewell County, Virginia. James was born on 27 Oct 1908 in Virginia, United States; died on 2 Oct 1974 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Kay Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 90. Harry D. Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1927 in Virginia, United States.
    3. 91. Rudolph M. Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1930 in Virginia, United States.
    4. 92. Peggy Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 13 Mar 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    5. 93. Charlotte Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1936 in Virginia, United States.

  58. 67.  William Henry "Bill" Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Mar 1990 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia; was buried on 15 Mar 1990 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    Obituary Bluefield Daily Telegraph, March 14, 1990

    William married Ocie Pearl Lester on 25 Oct 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Ocie (daughter of Grover Lester and Mollie Jackson) was born in 1916 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Nov 1974 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. William Robert Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1934 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Jul 2003 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
    2. 95. Ira Ward Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1937 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jan 1938 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. 96. Roger Lee Burress  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1941 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Jun 2016 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.

  59. 68.  Rose Gray "Betty" Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 4 Jun 1912 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 20 Aug 2007 in Mt. Dora, Eustis, Florida; was buried in Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    August 20, 2007

    Mrs. Gray "Betty" Colley Broughman, age 95, of Zellwood, Fl died Monday, August 20, 2007 in Eustis, Florida.

    Mrs. Broughman was born on June 4, 1912, Tazewell, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Henry P. Burress and Mary Frances Quesenberry Burress. She was a homemaker all her life and was a member of the Galatia Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 22 in Clifton Forge, VA. Mrs. Broughman is survived by three daughters; Virginia Colley Nichols and husband James, Carrell Colley Crowder and husband Loyd, and Ruth Anne Colley Williams and husband Gerry; a daughter-in-law, Fran Colley; ten grandchildren; fourteen great- grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Broughman was preceded in death by her first husband Stanford Colley, her second husband, William Broughman; her son, Thomas Colley; four sisters, Blanche Rasnake, Pearl Shaw, Margaret Basham, and Helen Whitt; four brothers, James Burress, Bill Burress, Luther Burress, and George Burress. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 24, 2007 at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, with the Reverend Charlie Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will Mrs. Broughmanâ??s grandsons. The family receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. There will be a memorial service held at 7:00 PM by the Women of the Moose, Chapter 22. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

    Rose married Stanford Colley in 1934 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Stanford was born in 1912; died in 1968; was buried in Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Rose married William Braughman on 22 Dec 1984 in Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Rose married William Dillon Alderman on 14 Apr 1969 in Iron Gate, Virginia. William was born in 1920 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  60. 69.  Luther Hobert Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 13 Nov 1913 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 22 Nov 1991 in West Virginia, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • WWII Draft Card: 1942, Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia

    Luther married Thelma Watson on 11 Aug 1935 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia. Thelma was born in 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  61. 70.  Clarence Bernard Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 29 Dec 1915 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Jul 1987 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    Bernard Clarence Burress, 72, of Raven, Va., died Friday In a Richlands, Va., hospital. Born In Tazewell County, Va., he was a son of the late Henry P. and Mary Frances Quesenberry Burress. He had lived in the Raven area most of his life and was a retired employee of Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp. In Vansant, Va. He was of the Holiness faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Laura Stacy Burress. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Janle Stevenson of Richlands; sons, Kenneth Burress of Richlands, J.C. Burress of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Blanche Rasnake of Cedar Bluff, Va., Mrs. Dora Taylor of Maxwell. Va., Mrs. Gray Brughman of Clifton Forge, Va.; brothers, George Burress of Cedar BlulT, Bill Burress of Salem, Va., Jim Burress of Maxwell, Luther Burress of Yukon; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Bernard Shrader officiating and burial at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today.

    Clarence married Laura Mae Stacy on 22 Sep 1935 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Laura (daughter of Wiley Stacy and Betty Jane Matney) was born in 1918; died on 18 Aug 1976 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  62. 71.  Pearl Lena Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 18 Dec 1916 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 May 1969 in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Pearl married Clyde Shaw in 1936 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA. Clyde was born on 3 Jun 1917; died in 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Loretta Shaw  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 98. Frances Shaw  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 99. Jerry Shaw  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 100. Donald Shaw  Descendancy chart to this point

    Pearl married Fred L. McClure on 6 May 1960 in Giles County, Virginia. Fred was born about 1899; died after 1969 in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  63. 72.  Margaret Lillie Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 5 May 1918 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 12 Dec 1973 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1920: 1920, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 9 Aug 1929, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Miss Margaret Burress is visiting her brother, Mr. Melvin Burress.
    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Cedar Bluff - August 9, 1929

    Miss Margaret Burress is visiting her brother, Mr. Melvin Burress.

    Died:
    Mrs. Margaret Lillie Basham, 55, of Cedar Bluff, Va., died Wednesday in a Richlands, Va. hospital following a long illness. Born in Cedar Bluff, she was a daughter of the late Henry P. and Mary Quesenberry Burress. She had lived in the Cedar Bluff area her entire life and was a former practical nurse at Clinch Valley Clinic in Richlands until her retirement in 1969. She was a member of Richlands Rebekahs Lodge No. 62IOOF and the VFW Women's Auxiliary No. 7136 at Tazewell, Va. She was a member of Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Albert Basham; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Delores) Shreveof Rt. 2, Cedar Bluff and Mrs. David (Sandy) Smith of Clinton, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Howard Taylor of Pounding Mill, Va., Mrs. Helen Whitt of Spencer, Ohio, Mrs. Campbell Rasnake of Cedar Bluff and Mrs. Bob Alderson of Clifton Forge, Va.; six brothers, George and Melvin Burress of Cedar Bluff, James Burress of Maxwell, Va., Bernard Burress of Raven, Va., Luther Burress of Yukon and Bill Burress of Salem, Va.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. C. F. Mundy and Rev. Walter L. Gates officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Harry Taylor, Rudolph Taylor, Bill Allison, Jimmy Mulky, Jimmy Burress and Eddie Burress. Friends may call today at the funeral home.

    Family/Spouse: Albert J. Basham. Albert was born in 1913; died in 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  64. 73.  Blanche Virginia Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jul 2003 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 29 Jul 2003 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Died:
    BANDY, Va. -- Mrs. Blanche Virginia Rasnake, age 83, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, in a Richlands hospital following a brief illness. A life-long resident of Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Quesenberry Burress. In addition to her parents, seven brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Rasnake is survived by her husband of 60 years, Campbell Rasnake; four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lucille) Beavers of Cedar Bluff, Mrs. Ruth Beavers of Cedar Bluff, Mrs. Joel (Connie) Lester of Cedar Bluff and Mrs. Eric (Terry) Newberry of Richlands; two sons, Roy Rasnake and wife Elizabeth of Essington, Pa., and Buddy Rasnake and wife Wanda of Centerville, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Gray Broughman of Naples, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great- great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, with Rev. Gerald Stacy and Rev. David Brannock officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff from 6-9 p.m. Monday.

    Blanche married Campbell Arnold Rasnake on 30 Jul 1943 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Campbell was born on 01 Apr 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  65. 74.  George Edward Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 13 Feb 1920 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Jul 1999 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1999 in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Military: 1942, Tazewell County, Virginia; WWII Enlistment Records
    • Newspaper: 22 April 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mrs. Nannie Beavers was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Burress, Sunday.
    • Newspaper: 3 July 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. George Burress celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary Saturday. Mrs. Jimmy Collins served cake and coffee in their honor Saturday night.
    • Newspaper: 21 Oct 1965, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. George Burress, Mrs. Nannie Beavers and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Collins and boys, enjoyed a picnic Sunday and visited Mr. Charlie Fields and his "Polka Dot House" in Lebanon.
    • Newspaper: 16 Jun 1966, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. George Burress and Edward spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Beavers in Virginia Beach. Hortensia accompanied them and remained with her parents after spending several months with Mr. and Mrs. Burress.

    Notes:

    Military:
    ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 33209541 NAME BURRES, GEORGE E RESIDENCE: STATE 33 VIRGINIA RESIDENCE: COUNTY 183 TAZEWELL PLACE OF ENLISTMENT 3301 ABINGDON VIRGINIA DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY 07 DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH 08 DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR 42 GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION PVT# Private GRADE: CODE 8 Private BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION BI# Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA BRANCH: CODE 00 Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA FIELD USE AS DESIRED # # TERM OF ENLISTMENT 5 Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law LONGEVITY ### ### SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL 0 Civil Life NATIVITY 33 VIRGINIA YEAR OF BIRTH 21 21 RACE AND CITIZENSHIP 1 White, citizen EDUCATION 0 Grammar school CIVILIAN OCCUPATION 721 Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators MARITAL STATUS 6 Single, without dependents COMPONENT OF THE ARMY 7 Selectees (Enlisted Men) CARD NUMBER # # BOX NUMBER 0626 FILM REEL NUMBER 2.290

    George married Nell Beatrice Beavers on 03 Jul 1948 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia. Nell (daughter of Lindsey Beavers and Nancy Whittaker) was born on 24 Nov 1917 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 05 Sep 1999 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 101. Edward Burress  Descendancy chart to this point

  66. 75.  Geraldine Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 8 Jan 1921 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in Oct 1931 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census_1930: 1930, Clearfork District (Bluestone?), Tazewell, Virginia, USA


  67. 76.  James "Jim" Irvin Burress Descendancy chart to this point (9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 2 Aug 1923 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 28 May 2001 in Maxwell, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried on 31 May 2001 in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1930: 1930, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • WWII Draft Card: 1942, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, VA; WWII Vet Served aboard the Destroyer Escort, VSS Lamons (Class DE-743)

    Notes:

    Died:
    MAXWELL, Va. -- James I. Burress, 77, passed on Monday, May 28, 2001, at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born to the late Henry and Mary Frances Quesenberry Burress in Cedar Bluff, Va., he spent the past 40 years residing in Tazewell County, Va. A veteran of World War II, he served with honor aboard the Destroyer Escort, VSS Lamons (Class DE-743). Upon returning home, he completed studies at West Virginia Business College and conferred his degree with the Class of 1946. He retired as finance manager from the former Pat's Pontiac and GMC in Doran, Va. Never one to be idle, he continued working part time for the Tazewell Farmer's Livestock Market as well as supporting local VFW Post 7136 of Tazewell, Va. He was an avid bowler and golfer and enjoyed both as his favorite pastimes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Virginia E. Beavers Burress; daughter, Joy Mulkey and husband, Jim, of Maxwell; son, James P. Burress and wife, Jenny, of Rural Retreat, Va.; grandchildren, Scott Burress, Christy Burress and Jordan Lowe-Mulkey; two sisters, Gray Braughman of Florida and Blanche Rasnake and husband, Campbell, of Cedar Bluff; and two special family friends, Chris Smiley and Amandda Tirey. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Va., with the Rev. Max Linkous officiating. Members of Barns-Beavers VFW Post 7136 of Tazewell will conduct military graveside rites. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be neighbors in the Maxwell community. The family will receive friends at Perry & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001, and from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2001. The funeral will then proceed to the cemetery for the service.

    James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 77.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (42.John3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

  2. 78.  Barbara Ann Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Angles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 79.  Grace Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

  4. 80.  James Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

  5. 81.  Patsy Lee Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Richardson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 82.  Pendora Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Turley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 83.  Walter Martin Descendancy chart to this point (51.Frances3, 5.George2, 1.Frederick1)

  8. 84.  Edgar A Steele Descendancy chart to this point (54.Charles3, 7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1922 in Virginia, United States.

  9. 85.  Charles H Steele Descendancy chart to this point (54.Charles3, 7.Sarah2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1925 in Virginia, United States.

  10. 86.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (63.Helen3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

  11. 87.  Marjorie Bernice Whitt Descendancy chart to this point (63.Helen3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1931.

  12. 88.  Bernard Charlie Whitt Descendancy chart to this point (63.Helen3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 9 Jan 1937 in Bandy, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 26 Nov 2006.

  13. 89.  Kay Taylor Descendancy chart to this point (66.Dora3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Allison. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 90.  Harry D. Taylor Descendancy chart to this point (66.Dora3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1927 in Virginia, United States.

  15. 91.  Rudolph M. Taylor Descendancy chart to this point (66.Dora3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1930 in Virginia, United States.

  16. 92.  Peggy Taylor Descendancy chart to this point (66.Dora3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born in 1933 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 13 Mar 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Family/Spouse: Red Sim Elliott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 93.  Charlotte Taylor Descendancy chart to this point (66.Dora3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born about 1936 in Virginia, United States.

    Family/Spouse: Jones. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 94.  William Robert Burress Descendancy chart to this point (67.William3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 7 Feb 1934 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 4 Jul 2003 in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.

  19. 95.  Ira Ward Burress Descendancy chart to this point (67.William3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 17 Oct 1937 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jan 1938 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.

  20. 96.  Roger Lee Burress Descendancy chart to this point (67.William3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 25 Apr 1941 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 24 Jun 2016 in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.

  21. 97.  Loretta Shaw Descendancy chart to this point (71.Pearl3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Dunfield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 98.  Frances Shaw Descendancy chart to this point (71.Pearl3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

    Family/Spouse: Stallard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 99.  Jerry Shaw Descendancy chart to this point (71.Pearl3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

  24. 100.  Donald Shaw Descendancy chart to this point (71.Pearl3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)

  25. 101.  Edward Burress Descendancy chart to this point (74.George3, 9.Mary2, 1.Frederick1)



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