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Raymond Chester SMITH

Raymond Chester SMITH

Male 1886 - 1970  (84 years)

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  1. 1.  Raymond Chester SMITHRaymond Chester SMITH was born 2 Jan 1886, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Oct 1970, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 30, 40, 50, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1915; builder/operator of roller skating rink & basketball court in West Union
    • Occupation: 1922; builder of Pullman Diner Lunch Car in West Union
    • Occupation: 1930; manager of garage
    • Occupation: 1940; carpenter (shop work)

    Notes:

    News item in West Union Record, Thursday, Oct 7 1915, in its entirety:
    ROLLER SKATING RINK WILL BE OPENED SOON
    Council Monday night granted a permit to Ray smith to erect and operate a roller skating rink on the site where the old Garrison hotel formerly stood near the west end crossing. Mr. Smith is making preparations to begin the erection of the building at once, and will have the skating rink in operation in the near future. It is possible that the rink will be so constructed that in can be used for basketball.

    Local news item reporting proceedings of the Oct 18th Doddridge County Court, "West Union Herald," Thursday, Oct 28 1915:
    "Ordered that Ray Smith, who having presented to the Court a permit from the town council of the town of West Union, be granted a state license to conduct a skating rink in the new building now being erected by William Smith, at the West Railroad crossing in West Union, for the remainder of the license year ending June 30th, 1916."

    Raymond married Edith WEEKLEY 25 Jun 1925, Salem, WV. Edith (daughter of Loransa "Rans" WEEKLEY and India ASH) was born 1906, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 May 1969, Shirley, Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Marie SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Nov 1926, Salem, WV; died 15 Jun 2022.
    2. 3. Hoover Alfred SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Oct 1928, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 May 1999, New Bern, Craven Co, NC; was buried , St. Josephs Cemetery, New Bern, Craven Co, NC.
    3. 4. Ruth SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Oct 1930; died 11 Jun 2004, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH; was buried , New Haven Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH.
    4. 5. Mary Jane SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1934, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Dec 1990; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    5. 6. Carolyn Ann SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1944, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jun 1983.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Marie SMITHMarie SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Raymond1) was born 25 Nov 1926, Salem, WV; died 15 Jun 2022.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co HS (1944), Ohio Valley General School of Nursing (1947)
    • Residence: Lebanon, Grafton Co, NH
    • Census: 1930, 1940, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1948, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH
    • Occupation: 1950; Registered Nurse
    • Residence: 2004, New Hampshire
    • Residence: 2011, Meriden, Sullivan Co, NH

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Choosing a career in nursing demonstrated Marie's belief in helping others. She worked at Concord Hospital in New Hampshire, returned to West Virginia and worked at Doddridge Family Medicine, and finally, after moving back to New Hampshire, at Alice Peck Day Hospital for the remainder of her career.
    https://www.rickerfuneralhome.com/obituary/marie-knapp

    Marie married Paul Armstrong KNAPP, Jr. 7 Sep 1948, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV. Paul was born 15 Oct 1927, Bridgeport, Belmont Co, OH; died Jul 1984. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hoover Alfred SMITHHoover Alfred SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Raymond1) was born 8 Oct 1928, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 May 1999, New Bern, Craven Co, NC; was buried , St. Josephs Cemetery, New Bern, Craven Co, NC.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge County High School(1946), Marietta College
    • Occupation: petroleum engineer
    • Residence: New Bern, Craven Co, NC
    • Census: 1930, 1940, 1950, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 19 Sep 1950 to 23 Mar 1954; S/Sgt, US Air Force, Korea

    Hoover married Mary Carol WHITE 1958, Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH. Mary was born 15 Jan 1930; died 11 Jul 2013, New Bern, Craven Co, NC. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Ruth SMITHRuth SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Raymond1) was born 29 Oct 1930; died 11 Jun 2004, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH; was buried , New Haven Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co H.S.
    • Occupation: ceramics shop owner
    • Residence: Harrison, Hamilton Co, OH
    • Census: 1940, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Ruth married Eli Marshall NUTTER, Jr. 21 Jul 1947, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. Eli (son of Eli Marshal NUTTER and Laura Ethel SQUIRES) was born 5 May 1926, Ritchie Co, WV; died 22 Dec 1993, Harrison, Hamilton Co, OH; was buried , New Haven Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Mary Jane SMITHMary Jane SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Raymond1) was born Apr 1934, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Dec 1990; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, 1950, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in Social Security records as 29 Apr 1934, but her birth record shows it as 28 Apr 1934.


  5. 6.  Carolyn Ann SMITHCarolyn Ann SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Raymond1) was born 29 Apr 1944, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died Jun 1983.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1969, Shirley, Tyler Co, WV

    Carolyn married ___ PIMENTAL. [Group Sheet]

    Carolyn married Linwood Dale PAYNE 12 Apr 1969, Middlebourne, Tyler Co, WV. Linwood was born 23 Sep 1940, Louisiana; died 12 Nov 2001, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA; was buried , Deweyville Cemetery, Deweyville, Newton Co, TX. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ruth2, 1.Raymond1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Lonnie SELF. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married ___ BURGESS. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ruth2, 1.Raymond1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Brenda L. TERRINGHAM. [Group Sheet]

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


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 4.Ruth2, 1.Raymond1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  2. 10.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 4.Ruth2, 1.Raymond1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  3. 11.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 4.Ruth2, 1.Raymond1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded