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James Albert PICKENS

James Albert PICKENS

Male 1846 - 1910  (63 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Albert PICKENSJames Albert PICKENS was born 10 Sep 1846, Gilmer Co, (W)VA; died 16 Jul 1910; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1872, Gilmer Co, WV
    • Census: 1870, 1880, DeKalb District, Gilmer Co, WV

    James married Hannah STALNAKER 27 Oct 1872, Gilmer Co, WV. Hannah was born 3 Mar 1844, Randolph Co, WV; died 10 Aug 1892; was buried , Job's Temple Cemetery, DeKalb, Gilmer Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Homer Lee PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1875, Gilmer Co, WV; died 26 Dec 1954, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 3. Adam Wellington PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1876; died 16 Mar 1968; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Homer Lee PICKENSHomer Lee PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 15 Apr 1875, Gilmer Co, WV; died 26 Dec 1954, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Hope Gas Company (retired)
    • Census: 1880, DeKalb District, Gilmer Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Adamston (Clarksburg), Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1910; cement worker in cement factory
    • Census: 1920, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV

    Homer married Frances Lorena "Fannie" KIDD 24 Dec 1903, Harrison Co, WV. Frances (daughter of Presley M. KIDD and Sarah FRASURE) was born CA 1880, Harrison Co, WV; died Bef Feb 1942. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Presley Herbert PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1906, Webster Co, WV; died 1 May 1949, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 5. Carl Edward PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 May 1911, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 3 Mar 1957, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  2. 3.  Adam Wellington PICKENSAdam Wellington PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 28 Nov 1876; died 16 Mar 1968; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: railroad engineer
    • Census: 1880, DeKalb District, Gilmer Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV

    Adam married Dale ROHRBOUGH CA 1911. Dale (daughter of George Oren ROHRBOUGH and Ida Gertrude PLETCHER) was born 11 Jun 1893; died 3 Jul 1969, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Ruth Madyline PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1911, Lewis Co, WV; died Bef Feb 2004.
    2. 7. Richard K. PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Sep 2004.
    3. 8. James Gilbert PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1917; died Jun 1980.
    4. 9. George Lawrence PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Aug 1918, Lewis Co, WV; died 19 Feb 2004, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    5. 10. Juanita Virginia PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921; died 1928; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    6. 11. Adam Wellington PICKENS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1923; died 1988; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    7. 12. Donald Robert PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1927.
    8. 13. Patricia Joann PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1928, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 27 Sep 2004, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV.
    9. 14. (Infant male) PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jun 1933, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 6 Jun 1933, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    10. 15. Rita June PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1934, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 24 Oct 2008, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Rt 19 N, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.
    11. 16. David Lee PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1936; died 22 Nov 1990; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Presley Herbert PICKENSPresley Herbert PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Homer2, 1.James1) was born 7 Feb 1906, Webster Co, WV; died 1 May 1949, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: glass worker
    • Census: 1920, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1933, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Presley married Edna Blanche RIDGEWAY 20 Nov 1933, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV. Edna (daughter of William Arthur RIDGEWAY and Missouri Adeline SWISHER) was born 3 Feb 1901, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Feb 1977, Suitland, Prince Georges Co, MD; was buried , Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince Georges Co, MD. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Carl Edward PICKENSCarl Edward PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Homer2, 1.James1) was born 1 May 1911, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 3 Mar 1957, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: glass company employee
    • Census: 1920, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Carl married Irene Sylvia LYONS 14 Feb 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Irene (daughter of Charles Manuel LYONS and Bertha Idella STROTHER) was born 19 May 1920, West Virginia; died 1 Dec 1999, Ottawa Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Frances Louise PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 26 Jul 2002, Ottawa Co, OH; was buried , Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor, Ottawa Co, OH.

  3. 6.  Ruth Madyline PICKENSRuth Madyline PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born CA 1911, Lewis Co, WV; died Bef Feb 2004.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV
    • Residence: 1933, Lewis Co, WV

    Ruth married Robert Burton KIDD 21 Nov 1933, Weston, Lewis Co, WV. Robert was born CA 1911, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Richard K. PICKENSRichard K. PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) died Bef Sep 2004.

  5. 8.  James Gilbert PICKENSJames Gilbert PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 11 Mar 1917; died Jun 1980.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Weston, Lewis Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV


  6. 9.  George Lawrence PICKENSGeorge Lawrence PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 14 Aug 1918, Lewis Co, WV; died 19 Feb 2004, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: U.S. Army, World War II
    • Occupation: engineer, B&O Railroad
    • Residence: Weston, Lewis Co, WV

    George married Pauline Virginia BENNETT 30 Oct 1940, Weston, Lewis Co, WV. Pauline (daughter of Howard Benson BENNETT and Ida Ann HARRIS) was born 18 Jul 1920, Lewis Co, WV; died 24 Oct 2007; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Judith Dale PICKENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1942, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 28 Mar 2021, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV.
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 10.  Juanita Virginia PICKENSJuanita Virginia PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 1921; died 1928; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

  8. 11.  Adam Wellington PICKENS, Jr.Adam Wellington PICKENS, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 15 May 1923; died 1988; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: S3, US Navy, World War II
    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV


  9. 12.  Donald Robert PICKENSDonald Robert PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born CA 1927.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 2004, 08, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV

    Donald married Opal Deloros RANDOLPH. Opal (daughter of Mansfield Matthew RANDOLPH and Verna Clyde CRITES) was born 10 Dec 1939, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  10. 13.  Patricia Joann PICKENSPatricia Joann PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 22 Jul 1928, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 27 Sep 2004, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: WV Wesleyan College (1950, BA in Music & English) and West Virginia University (mid 1960s, Masters in Physical Education)
    • Occupation: teacher
    • Residence: MID 1950S to 1994, Monroeville, Huron Co, OH
    • Census: 1930, Lewis Co, WV
    • Residence: From 1994, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV

    Notes:

    A lifelong educator, she was band director at Cowen High School for two years and taught for 33 years with the Monroeville School System in Monroeville, Huron Co, Ohio. She retired in 1986 and returned to West Virginia in 1994.


  11. 14.  (Infant male) PICKENS(Infant male) PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 4 Jun 1933, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 6 Jun 1933, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

  12. 15.  Rita June PICKENSRita June PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 14 May 1934, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 24 Oct 2008, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Rt 19 N, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Weston HS (1952, senior class president), Glenville State Coll (BA, 1956)
    • Occupation: teacher
    • Residence: Weston, Lewis Co, WV
    • Residence: 1957-1967, Lorain Co, OH
    • Residence: 1967-1992, Fairfax Co, VA

    Rita married Robert Eugene WEAVER 29 Dec 1956, Weston, Lewis Co, WV. Robert (son of Gleston WEAVER and Arville LAYFIELD) was born 4 Aug 1928, Wood Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 16.  David Lee PICKENSDavid Lee PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 13 Aug 1936; died 22 Nov 1990; was buried , Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: MM3, US Navy



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Frances Louise PICKENSFrances Louise PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Carl3, 2.Homer2, 1.James1) was born 21 Mar 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 26 Jul 2002, Ottawa Co, OH; was buried , Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor, Ottawa Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Education: 2 years college
    • Residence: Oak Harbor, Ottawa Co, OH
    • Residence: Toledo, Lucas Co, OH

    Frances married David Frank CHRISTIE 27 Jan 1962, Harrison Co, WV. David (son of Robert Paul CHRISTIE and Elizabeth Minerva DAVIS) was born 24 May 1938. [Group Sheet]


  2. 18.  Judith Dale PICKENSJudith Dale PICKENS Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1) was born 7 Jan 1942, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 28 Mar 2021, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 2004, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV

    Judith married Willard Hampton MCWHORTER 29 Dec 1961, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD. Willard (son of Willard Dyer MCWHORTER and Beulah Virginia PAUGH) was born 5 Feb 1939, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; died 18 Apr 2021, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Lewis County Memorial Gardens (aka Weston Masonic), Weston, Lewis Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

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

  3. 19.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  4. 20.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

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    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  5. 21.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

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    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  6. 22.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

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    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  7. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

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    Living married Living. (daughter of William Leo BALLARD and Rosemary KADY) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 24.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (15.Rita3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

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    living - details excluded


  9. 25.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (15.Rita3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

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Generation: 5

  1. 26.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Judith4, 9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

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    Living married Living. (son of George Jimmy "Jim" STANSBERRY and Lillian June BRANNON) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Living4, 9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  3. 28.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Living4, 9.George3, 3.Adam2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]