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Dalen DAVIS

Dalen DAVIS

Male 1895 - 1969  (74 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dalen DAVISDalen DAVIS was born 13 May 1895, Long Run (Industrial), Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Aug 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1920; carpenter (rig building)
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1930; tool dresser (oil industry)
    • Residence: 1956, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV

    Dalen married Beulah Mary CARDER CA 1914. Beulah (daughter of Waitman T. CARDER and Jettie Gay DAVIS) was born 1 Feb 1895; died 17 Nov 1963; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gradon Festus DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1915, Industrial, Doddridge Co, WV; died 31 May 1994; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. 3. Ruth Frances DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Feb 1986; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. 4. Edith Yvonne DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1918; died 31 Jan 2002.
    4. 5. Dalen DAVIS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1920; died 16 Apr 2005.
    5. 6. Naomi Merle "Nim" DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1921, Industrial, Harrison Co, WV; died 30 Oct 2006, Belmont, Pleasants Co, WV; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. 7. Winona Joy DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1927; died 25 May 1929.
    7. 8. Mary Darlene DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1936.

    Dalen married Flossie Alice YEATER 10 Jul 1968, Harrison Co, WV. Flossie (daughter of Henry YEATER and Laura Virginia BATES) was born 27 Jun 1904, Doddridge Co, WV; died 28 Aug 1998; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gradon Festus DAVISGradon Festus DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 27 Apr 1915, Industrial, Doddridge Co, WV; died 31 May 1994; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; glower in glass factory
    • Military: From 24 Apr 1944 to 27 Feb 1946; PFC, US Army, World War II

    Notes:

    Census:
    In 1940, one of six lodgers in a boarding house operated by his maternal grandmother, Jettie Davis Carder. All were glass factory workers.

    Gradon married Marie Ellen SCADDEN. Marie was born 29 Jun 1915; died 21 Feb 1974; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Sherwin Douglas DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1941, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 9 May 2005; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  2. 3.  Ruth Frances DAVISRuth Frances DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 18 Nov 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 Feb 1986; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, WV
    • Census: 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date on headstone is 19 Nov 1916, but her birth record and SSDI entry show it as 18 Nov 1916.

    Ruth married Paul Ralph SULLIVAN. Paul (son of Everett Lloyd SULLIVAN and Rella SULLIVAN) was born 14 Jan 1911, Harrison Co, WV; died 4 May 1987; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Edith Yvonne DAVISEdith Yvonne DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 30 Jun 1918; died 31 Jan 2002.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, WV
    • Census: 1920, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Edith married Raymond Hayes GIVENS. Raymond (son of Oathie J. GIVENS and Leota Myrtle MOREHEAD) was born 25 Feb 1918; died 1 Jan 2004. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" GIVENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Mar 1938, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 8 Jun 2021.
    2. 11. Virginia Lee "Jennie" GIVENS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1945, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 9 Feb 2019; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  4. 5.  Dalen DAVIS, Jr.Dalen DAVIS, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 3 Apr 1920; died 16 Apr 2005.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Dalen married Deloris STARNES 9 Nov 1944. Deloris was born 16 Sep 1928. [Group Sheet]

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

  5. 6.  Naomi Merle "Nim" DAVISNaomi Merle "Nim" DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 25 Jun 1921, Industrial, Harrison Co, WV; died 30 Oct 2006, Belmont, Pleasants Co, WV; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Mid-Atlantic Glass Co of Ellenboro WV
    • Residence: Glendale (Cairo), Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1943, Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Naomi married Clarence Vaughn SHAFFER 30 Jun 1943, Salem, WV. Clarence (son of Christopher Columbus "Lum" SHAFFER and Maude Viola SWISHER) was born 19 Jun 1907, Avon, Doddridge Co, WV; died 19 Dec 1943, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Terry Connard SHAFFER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1943, Harrison Co, WV; died 15 Apr 2000.

    Naomi married Laird Barron WEBB 3 Jul 1969, Central Station, Doddridge Co, WV. Laird (son of Edward A. WEBB and Rosie I. GARRISON) was born 30 Jun 1918, Nutter Farm, Ritchie Co, WV; died 19 Aug 2001, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , IOOF (Egypt) Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Winona Joy DAVISWinona Joy DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 28 Dec 1927; died 25 May 1929.

  7. 8.  Mary Darlene DAVISMary Darlene DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dalen1) was born 25 Oct 1936.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 2006, Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV

    Mary married Andrew John GUMBITA Nov 1957. Andrew was born 17 Apr 1938. [Group Sheet]

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


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Sherwin Douglas DAVISSherwin Douglas DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gradon2, 1.Dalen1) was born 24 Dec 1941, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 9 May 2005; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Sherwin married Living. (daughter of Arthur COBURN and Elsie LYNCH) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Steven Douglas DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jan 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 17 Sep 2021, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  2. 10.  Elizabeth Ann "Betty" GIVENSElizabeth Ann "Betty" GIVENS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1) was born 9 Mar 1938, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; died 8 Jun 2021.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Salem High School (1956), Salem College
    • Residence: Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Elizabeth married Richard Allen DAVIS 11 Jul 1958, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. Richard (son of Edgar Freeman DAVIS and Dorothy Jean REEDER) was born 24 Jul 1937, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 10 Feb 2022, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

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

  3. 11.  Virginia Lee "Jennie" GIVENSVirginia Lee "Jennie" GIVENS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1) was born 10 Mar 1945, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 9 Feb 2019; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, WV

    Virginia married Thurman Harlan "Friday" HAYES 19 Apr 1963, Oakland, Garrett Co, MD. Thurman (son of Howard Leander HAYES and Gertrude Delilah "Gertie" LEONARD) was born 21 Jul 1944, Salem, WV; died 14 Jun 2014, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Raymond Lee HAYES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 10 Nov 2011, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dalen2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  5. 13.  Terry Connard SHAFFERTerry Connard SHAFFER Descendancy chart to this point (6.Naomi2, 1.Dalen1) was born 28 Nov 1943, Harrison Co, WV; died 15 Apr 2000.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Residence: 1964, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV

    Terry married Living. (daughter of Laird Barron WEBB and Claudia Lois PHILLIPS) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Kevin Connard SHAFFER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1976, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 23 Apr 2023; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

  6. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Steven Douglas DAVISSteven Douglas DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Sherwin3, 2.Gradon2, 1.Dalen1) was born 30 Jan 1963, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 17 Sep 2021, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Pennsboro High School (1981, football & basketball)
    • Occupation: Davis Brothers Photography
    • Occupation: FORMERLY; Ken Mac of Pennsboro, Hall's Reclamation, BF Goodrich of Marietta
    • Occupation: sports & news photographer for Ritchie/Pennsboro News
    • Residence: Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Occupation: SINCE 1988; logistics operator for Allnex of Willow Island

    Notes:

    Steven Douglas Davis
    January 30, 1963 - September 17, 2021

    Steven Douglas Davis, 58, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. Steve was born January 30, 1963, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late S. Douglas Davis and Linda (Coburn) Davis of Pennsboro, WV.

    Steve was a proud graduate of Pennsboro High School with the class of 1981 where he played football and basketball. Following high school, Steve entered the workforce for Ken Mac of Pennsboro, WV. He then worked for Hall’s Reclamation and for BF Goodwrench of Marietta, OH. Steve was currently working for Allnex of Willow Island, WV where he has served as a logistics operator since 1988.

    Steve shared a great passion for photography which led to the creation of Davis Brothers Photography. In addition, Steve has been employed by the Pennsboro News for many years as their photographer for numerous special occasions and sporting events. As a longtime supporter of Ritchie County Athletics, Steve’s passion for photography helped show his support to all the teams over the years.

    Steve was very involved in his community. He served as a former member of the Pennsboro Vol. Fire Dept, served as former league president and coach for Little Cardinal Basketball, served as coach for Ritchie County Little League, very involved in Ritchie County Athletic Boosters and the Ritchie County Football Sideliners Club, was a current member of the Pennsboro United Methodist Church where he served on the church council and as a trustee, he was currently serving as a city councilman for the City of Pennsboro where he served also on the Pennsboro Industrial Park Board and the Tracy Lake Park Board, was a former board member for the Pennsboro Speedway, was involved with the WV Racing Heritage Days, member of Harmony Lodge #59 of Pennsboro, WV, served as a high school basketball referee, Little League umpire, and helped organize and take photos for the Pennsboro Alumni Golf Tournament for the past 20 years.

    Steve greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, stock car racing (Earl Hill fan), a huge fan of WVU sports, camping, playing softball and playing in alumni basketball games, volunteering, his Christmas decorations, and most importantly spending time with his sons and family.

    In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Donna (James) Davis; sons, Corey Davis and companion Katie Cantis of Morgantown, WV and Shane Davis of Pennsboro, WV; brother, Greg Davis (Beth) of Pennsboro, WV; sister, Teresa Davis of Vienna, WV; niece, Krista Davis; nephew, Brock Davis; aunts, Mary Coburn of Pennsboro, WV and Carole Shearon (John) of Marietta, OH along with many lifelong friends.

    In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Gradon and Marie Davis and maternal grandparents, Arthur and Elizabeth Coburn.

    Funeral services will be 1pm, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Sullivan Gymnasium of Pennsboro, WV with Pastors Anna Efaw, Rev. Jamie Tallman, and Robert Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Harmony Cemetery of Pennsboro, WV. Visitation will be from 4pm-8pm on Tuesday also at the Sullivan Gymnasium. McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home of Pennsboro, WV is assisting the family with the arrangements.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the Ritchie County Rebel Baseball Team, c/o RCHS Athletics/Baseball, 201 Ritchie County School Road, Ellenboro, WV 26346 or to the Pennsboro United Methodist Church, 601 Main Street, Pennsboro, WV, 26415.

    https://www.mcculloughraiguel.com/obituaries/Steven-Douglas-Davis?obId=22392703#/celebrationWall

    Steven married Living. (daughter of Carl Gene JAMES and Living) [Group Sheet]


  2. 16.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Elizabeth3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Robert Lyle SECKMAN and Deloris Mae FOX) [Group Sheet]


  3. 17.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  4. 18.  Raymond Lee HAYESRaymond Lee HAYES Descendancy chart to this point (11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1) was born 27 Feb 1969, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 10 Nov 2011, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: school bus driver, block mason
    • Residence: Salem, Harrison Co, WV

    Raymond married Living. (daughter of Everett Monroe ROSS and Helen Louise STARKEY) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 19.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  6. 20.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Ralph Eugene GREATHOUSE, Jr.. Ralph (son of Ralph Eugene GREATHOUSE and Regina Sue ROACH) was born 2 Jan 1972; died 6 Jun 2015, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Coplin Church Cemetery, Jarvisville, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  7. 21.  Kevin Connard SHAFFERKevin Connard SHAFFER Descendancy chart to this point (13.Terry3, 6.Naomi2, 1.Dalen1) was born 22 Nov 1976, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 23 Apr 2023; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Johns Hopkins University (Masters in electrical engineering)
    • Education: Ritchie County High School (1995)
    • Education: West Virginia University (B.S. in computer & electircal engineering)
    • Occupation: Comtech Telecommunications of Melville NY
    • Occupation: owner of Micro RF Sales and Services
    • Residence: Long Island, NY
    • Residence: FORMERLY, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV



Generation: 5

  1. 22.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Raymond4, 11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  2. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Raymond4, 11.Virginia3, 4.Edith2, 1.Dalen1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded