Doddridge County Roots

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Zelphia BRITTON

Zelphia BRITTON

Female 1882 - 1911  (~ 28 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Zelphia BRITTONZelphia BRITTON was born Oct 1882, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1911; was buried , Cabin Run Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Zelphia married Simon Peter INGRAM 31 Jan 1901, Doddridge Co, WV. Simon (son of Lathem INGRAM and Frances MOORE) was born 9 Jan 1880, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1 Nov 1937; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Izetta INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1902, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Nov 1979; was buried , Upshur County Memorial Park Cemetery, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV.
    2. 3. Wheeler INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1902, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 11 Jul 1955, Oxford, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Ruley Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 4. George Freeman INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Nov 1965.
    4. 5. Chester Howard INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1909, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Nov 1977, Reynoldsville, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Izetta INGRAMIzetta INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zelphia1) was born 18 Jan 1902, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Nov 1979; was buried , Upshur County Memorial Park Cemetery, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; cook in restaurant

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her name often appears as "Izettah," but her obituary and SSDI state "Izetta." Obituary also spells maiden name as "Inghram" throughout the article, but "Ingram" has been found in all other sources. Her obituary and SSDI entry both have her birthdate as Jan 18 1902, six months before the birth of her brother Wheeler, whose birthdate of Jun 26 1902 is from his obituary and death record.

    Izetta married Willis B. LEGGETT. Willis (son of Elmore LEGGETT and Susan L. SEEDERS) was born 9 Oct 1892, Ritchie Co, WV; died 30 Mar 1975, Spencer, Roane Co, WV; was buried , Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Izetta married Carl Johnson COGAR. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Carol J. COGAR  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1932.
    2. 7. Carl Johnson COGAR, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1932, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 25 Feb 2014, Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN; was buried , Sumner Memorial Gardens, Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN.

  2. 3.  Wheeler INGRAMWheeler INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zelphia1) was born 26 Jun 1902, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 11 Jul 1955, Oxford, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Ruley Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: sawmill owner & operator
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; sawmill work at Clarence Bernard (?) mill

    Notes:

    Died:
    Although Wheeler Ingram's obituary indicates that he died in West Union, his death record shows that he died of a coronary occlusion at a saw mill camp in the Ritchie County portion of the community of Oxford (most of which is in Doddridge County).

    Wheeler married Flossie Lee PERINE 1924. Flossie (daughter of Walter Monroe PERINE and Mattie Jane NETZER) was born 18 Dec 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Oct 1992, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Gladys Ruth INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jan 1925, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Mar 1995, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 9. Maysel INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1927, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 10. Bernard INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1930; died Bef Apr 1940.
    4. 11. Hazel Lorraine INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1931, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 12. Alva Jean INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1933.
    6. 13. Robert Lee "Buck" INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1937, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Sep 2010.
    7. 14. Zelphia Louise INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Sep 1942, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Jun 2021, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  3. 4.  George Freeman INGRAMGeorge Freeman INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zelphia1) was born 27 Apr 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; died 3 Nov 1965.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1931, 55, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    George married Amy Pearl JOHNSON CA 1926. Amy (daughter of James Allen JOHNSON and Sarah WINDON) was born 1 Jun 1906, Harrison Co, WV; died 16 Nov 1992, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Alma Maxine INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died Apr 1994.
    2. 16. Freeman Junior INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1929, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. 17. Harold Lee INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1931; died 19 Jul 1931, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. 18. Betty INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Chester Howard INGRAMChester Howard INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (1.Zelphia1) was born 11 Feb 1909, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Nov 1977, Reynoldsville, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: U.S. Navy, World War II
    • Occupation: foreman, Brown Lumber Co (retired 1971)
    • Residence: 1955, 68, Reynoldsville, Harrison Co, WV

    Chester married Ressie Ruth SMITH 27 Oct 1929, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Ressie (daughter of Arbie Lawson SMITH and Arminda Ellen KUHL) was born 18 Jun 1910, Copen, Braxton Co, WV; died 23 Mar 1991, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Chester H. INGRAM, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1930.
    2. 20. Mary Jeanette INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1933, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Carol J. COGARCarol J. COGAR Descendancy chart to this point (2.Izetta2, 1.Zelphia1) was born CA 1932.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV
    • Residence: 1979, 2014, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV


  2. 7.  Carl Johnson COGAR, Jr.Carl Johnson COGAR, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Izetta2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 10 Jul 1932, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 25 Feb 2014, Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN; was buried , Sumner Memorial Gardens, Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN.

    Other Events:

    • Military: US Air Force, Korean era
    • Occupation: McDonalds morning shift in Gallatin (10 yrs)
    • Residence: Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN
    • Residence: Arkansas City, Cowley Co, KS
    • Census: 1940, Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV
    • Residence: 1952, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1979, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS

    Carl married Regina Lee FARRIS 30 May 1952, Front Royal, Warren Co, VA. Regina (daughter of Charles Warner FARRIS and Vera ROMINE) was born 28 Apr 1929, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; died 26 Dec 2005. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Carla Lee COGAR  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1953; died 27 Oct 1955, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 8.  Gladys Ruth INGRAMGladys Ruth INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 13 Jan 1925, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Mar 1995, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Pennsboro Garment Factory
    • Residence: Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1949, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Gladys married Alfred Tennyson ADAMS 2 Apr 1949, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV. Alfred (son of Ira Thomas ADAMS and Pearl CROSS) was born 5 Jul 1925, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Jun 1998; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 9.  Maysel INGRAMMaysel INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born CA 1927, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1948, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1955, 1992, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1995, Toll Gate, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 2021, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Maysel married Eustace LAMB 23 Oct 1948, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV. Eustace (son of Ira LAMB and Bernice ___) was born CA 1916, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Maysel married ___ DELANCEY. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Bernard INGRAMBernard INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born CA 1930; died Bef Apr 1940.

  6. 11.  Hazel Lorraine INGRAMHazel Lorraine INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 14 Oct 1931, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1955, 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1992, 1995, Belington, Barbour Co, WV
    • Residence: 2021, Ohio

    Hazel married Henry Carl HILEMAN 27 May 1956, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV. Henry (son of Anda Aaron HILEMAN and Rulina Clemma GASTON) was born 16 Oct 1921, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 21 Mar 1981, Barberton, Summit Co, OH; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Hazel married Clifford Earl WILMOTH 14 Nov 1984, Summit Co, OH. Clifford (son of Boyd WILMOTH and Bertha ___) was born 2 Apr 1932, Barbour Co, WV; died 13 Mar 2008; was buried , Belington Fraternal Cemetery, Belington, Barbour Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  7. 12.  Alva Jean INGRAMAlva Jean INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born CA 1933.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1955, Canton, Stark Co, OH
    • Residence: 1992, 1995, Navarre, Stark Co, OH
    • Residence: 2021

    Alva married ___ HART. [Group Sheet]


  8. 13.  Robert Lee "Buck" INGRAMRobert Lee "Buck" INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 25 Jun 1937, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Sep 2010.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: PREVIOUSLY; California Dept of Transportation (12 yrs)
    • Occupation: construction worker and his own tire repair shop in West Virginia
    • Census: 1940, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: 1955; U.S. Air Force
    • Residence: 1992, 1995, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: SINCE 1998, Placerville, El Dorado Co, CA

    Robert married Wanda O. MYERS 28 Oct 1955, Sacramento Co, CA. Wanda (daughter of Flynn Harold MYERS and Frieda Marie STONER) was born CA 1938. [Group Sheet]


  9. 14.  Zelphia Louise INGRAMZelphia Louise INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 7 Sep 1942, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Jun 2021, Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: seamstress in garment industry of Ritchie County (30 yrs)
    • Residence: Harrisville, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1955, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1992, St. Marys, Pleasants Co, WV
    • Residence: 1995, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Zelphia married Living. [Group Sheet]


  10. 15.  Alma Maxine INGRAMAlma Maxine INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 21 Jan 1928, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died Apr 1994.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1957, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1992, Good Hope, Harrison Co, WV

    Alma married Robert Keith JONES 26 Jan 1957, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Robert (son of Addison JONES and Lulu PLYMAN) was born 22 Jan 1929, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  11. 16.  Freeman Junior INGRAMFreeman Junior INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 13 Jul 1929, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1992, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Freeman married Marjorie Dawn HYRE 16 Aug 1952, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Marjorie (daughter of Ralph William HYRE and Beatrice L. SWIGER) was born 23 Jan 1933, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  12. 17.  Harold Lee INGRAMHarold Lee INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 20 May 1931; died 19 Jul 1931, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  13. 18.  Betty INGRAMBetty INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (4.George2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1992, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Betty married ___ HYRE. [Group Sheet]


  14. 19.  Chester H. INGRAM, Jr.Chester H. INGRAM, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 10 Oct 1930.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1977, 91, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co, UT

    Chester married Maryland Virginia DYE. Maryland was born 29 Dec 1932. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Lesley Wayne INGRAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Feb 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 21 Feb 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV.

  15. 20.  Mary Jeanette INGRAMMary Jeanette INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 30 Jun 1933, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1991, 2010, 2020, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Mary married Paul Glen MUSGRAVE 24 Aug 1952, Salem, WV. Paul (son of Emil Morell MUSGRAVE and Veva Thelma WILLIAMS) was born 28 Jul 1929, Wilsonburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 27 Feb 2010, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, Taylor Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Carla Lee COGARCarla Lee COGAR Descendancy chart to this point (7.Carl3, 2.Izetta2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 26 May 1953; died 27 Oct 1955, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Milford, Harrison Co, WV


  2. 22.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married ___ JONES. [Group Sheet]


  3. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  4. 24.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Jesse James PHILLIPS and Clarissa Ann HENDERSON) [Group Sheet]


  5. 25.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

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

    Living married Living. (son of Walter Owen "Ted" BEAMER and Lola Nelva KRAFFT) [Group Sheet]

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  6. 26.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Living married Living. (son of Herman Ray HART and Linda Rae ROSS) [Group Sheet]


  7. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Hazel3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  8. 28.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Hazel3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  9. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Hazel3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  10. 30.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Hazel3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  11. 31.  Lesley Wayne INGRAMLesley Wayne INGRAM Descendancy chart to this point (19.Chester3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 21 Feb 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 21 Feb 1956, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood, Harrison Co, WV.

  12. 32.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Willis Lee "Willie" MATTHEY and Lola June WILSON) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Jerod Lee MATTHEY  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1978, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 2 Jul 2020; was buried MATTHEY FAMILY FARM.
    2. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 33.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 34.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded



Generation: 5

  1. 35.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (25.Living4, 8.Gladys3, 3.Wheeler2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Living and Mary Susan DAVIS) [Group Sheet]

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

  2. 36.  Jerod Lee MATTHEYJerod Lee MATTHEY Descendancy chart to this point (32.Living4, 20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1) was born 18 Aug 1978, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 2 Jul 2020; was buried MATTHEY FAMILY FARM.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Liberty High School (1996)
    • Occupation: heavy equipment operator for Huffman Construction
    • Residence: Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Jerod married Living. [Group Sheet]


  3. 37.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (32.Living4, 20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  4. 38.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (33.Living4, 20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  5. 39.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (33.Living4, 20.Mary3, 5.Chester2, 1.Zelphia1)

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    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]