Doddridge County Roots


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William Martin DRAINER

William Martin DRAINER

Male 1865 - 1939  (74 years)


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  • Name William Martin DRAINER
    Birth 22 Jun 1865  Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    • Birthplace given in marriage record as Doddridge County, born about 1865. But 1900 Census shows it as Maryland, born in June 1861. His birth record shows his birth as Jun 22 1865 in Doddridge County. Birth date on headstone is also 1865.
    Gender Male
    Census 1870  Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1880  Walker District, Wood Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1900  Court House District, Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1900  [4] 
    pit boss in coal mine 
    Census 1910  Flemington, Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1910  [5] 
    mine foreman 
    Census 1920  Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1920  [6] 
    superintendent at coal mine 
    Residence 1929  Long Run, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Census 1930  Long Run, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Occupation 1930  [8] 
    merchant at general store 
    Death 11 Oct 1939  Long Run, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 9] 
    Burial IOOF Cemetery, Flemington (Baileytown), Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Person ID I113324  Doddridge County Roots
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2020

    Father Augustus DRAINER,   b. 12 Oct 1836, Hesse, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 1923, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)
    Mother Harriet TROUGH,   b. 1 Mar 1842, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Nov 1907, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)
    Family ID F43741  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Vandora Jane "Dora" LAWLIS,   b. 9 Oct 1867, Cass District, Monongalia Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1943, Salem, Harrison Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [7]
    Marriage 31 Dec 1889  Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. George Washington DRAINER,   b. 29 Oct 1890, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1956, Monongalia Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years)
    >2. Leah M. DRAINER,   b. 29 Apr 1892, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1984 (Age 92 years)
    >3. Wade Bruce DRAINER,   b. 29 Apr 1895, Long Run, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 May 1954, Flemington, Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
    >4. Dewey Edward DRAINER,   b. 26 Jul 1898, Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jun 1977 (Age 78 years)
    >5. Augustus Linden DRAINER,   b. 28 Jun 1901, Taylor Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jun 1976, Cook Co, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    >6. Nellie G. DRAINER,   b. 28 Sep 1903, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Apr 1996, Sarasota Co, FL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years)
    Family ID F47959  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S2569] West Virginia Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line], (Ancestry.com).

    2. [S638] Headstone (year only).

    3. [S2567] West Virginia Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line], (Ancestry.com).

    4. [S2019] 1900 Census, Taylor County, WV.

    5. [S2215] 1910 Census, Taylor County, WV.

    6. [S2047] 1920 Census, Doddridge County, WV (Grant District).

    7. [S1362] Obituary of wife's father.

    8. [S2041] 1930 Census, Doddridge County, WV (Grant District).

    9. [S934] Findagrave.com.