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Viola ROBERTS

Viola ROBERTS

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Viola ROBERTSViola ROBERTS was born , Ohio.

    Viola married John S. STONEKING. John was born , Indiana. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hattie Virginia STONEKING  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1884, Ohio; died 1968; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 3. Joan STONEKING  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1888; died 25 Dec 1947, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hattie Virginia STONEKINGHattie Virginia STONEKING Descendancy chart to this point (1.Viola1) was born 1884, Ohio; died 1968; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Snowbird (Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV

    Hattie married Frank Burton CHRISTIE CA 1903. Frank was born 1877, Pennsylvania; died 1960; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Robert Paul CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Aug 1904, Salem, WV; died 2 Feb 1999, Salem, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 5. Vernon Wallace CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1906, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Mar 1988, Bexar Co, TX; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.
    3. 6. Helen Virginia CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1909, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. 7. William Carl CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1912, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Oct 2002.
    5. 8. Frank Burton CHRISTIE, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1918, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jul 2002, Marietta, Washington Co, OH; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    6. 9. John Bruce CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 May 1921, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Mar 2008, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV.

  2. 3.  Joan STONEKINGJoan STONEKING Descendancy chart to this point (1.Viola1) was born 17 Apr 1888; died 25 Dec 1947, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1910; dressmaker
    • Occupation: 1920; sales lady in clothing store
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in marriage record as Wood County, but the 1940 Census shows it as the state of Ohio.

    Census:
    In 1910, listed in household of sister & brother-in-law Hattie & Frank Christie as sister-in-law Josephine Thompson, 21, single, occupation dressmaker working at home. In 1920, again listed in Hattie & Frank Christie's household as sister-in-law Joan Thompson, 31, single, occupation sales lady in clothing store.

    Joan married Ancil C. "Dick" TUCKER 5 Mar 1922, Doddridge Co, WV. Ancil (son of Benjamin Wilson TUCKER and Lilly Ann WHITEHAIR) was born 26 Jul 1889, Pennsboro, Ritchie Co, WV; died 6 Feb 1956, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Ancil Eugene "Dick" TUCKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1925, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 23 Nov 1993, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Paul CHRISTIERobert Paul CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 17 Aug 1904, Salem, WV; died 2 Feb 1999, Salem, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Salem College (1928), Athletic Hall of Fame (inducted 1988)
    • Occupation: Hope Natural Gas Co. (34 yrs)
    • Occupation: FORMERLY; teacher, coach (basketball, football) at Triadelphia & Middlebourne
    • Residence: Salem, WV
    • Census: 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV

    Robert married Elizabeth Minerva DAVIS 20 Jun 1929, Salem, WV. Elizabeth (daughter of Darwin Jeptha DAVIS and Bertha Charity HICKMAN) was born 17 Mar 1909, Harrison Co, WV; died 25 Jun 2011, Elkins, Randolph Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Donald Paul "Coach" CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1930; died 13 Apr 2013.
    2. 12. David Frank CHRISTIE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1938.

  2. 5.  Vernon Wallace CHRISTIEVernon Wallace CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 22 Nov 1906, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Mar 1988, Bexar Co, TX; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.

    Other Events:

    • Military: M/Sgt, U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (retired)
    • Residence: San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX
    • Census: 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Bexar Co, TX

    Notes:

    Census:
    Enumerated as an Army soldier in the 41st School Squadron at Kelly Field.

    Vernon married Blanche SOTO. Blanche was born 3 Feb 1912; died 27 Apr 1976; was buried , Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Vernon W. CHRISTIE, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1931, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX; died 13 Nov 2009, Austin, Travis Co, TX; was buried (ASHES), Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.

  3. 6.  Helen Virginia CHRISTIEHelen Virginia CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 19 Jul 1909, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , K of P Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Salem, WV
    • Census: 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1928, Doddridge Co, WV

    Helen married Edward Brent ROBINSON 14 Jun 1928, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. Edward (son of Edward B. ROBINSON and Maude H. DAVIS) was born 15 Mar 1901, Harrison Co, WV; died 14 Sep 1975. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Edward Brent ROBINSON, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1928, Salem, WV; died 8 Nov 1928, Salem, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  4. 7.  William Carl CHRISTIEWilliam Carl CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 5 Mar 1912, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Oct 2002.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Local news item from the "Smithton News Notes" column of the "West Union Herald," Thursday, June 15 1916, in its entirety:
    "On Friday of last week, Master Carl Christie was caught by the belt in the pump-station and sustained quite a serious injury to his forehead and face before he could be rescued. Fortunately, only flesh wounds resulted, but he will be confined to his bed for several days, and his family are rejoiced that the accident proved no worse."

    William married Margaret Marie GRIFFIN 21 May 1960, Harrison Co, WV. Margaret (daughter of Tallie Gail GRIFFIN and Lillie Bell FORTNEY) was born 4 Apr 1922, Lumberport, Harrison Co, WV; died 23 Mar 2013; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  5. 8.  Frank Burton CHRISTIE, Jr.Frank Burton CHRISTIE, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 13 Oct 1918, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Jul 2002, Marietta, Washington Co, OH; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co HS, Mountain State Business College (Parkersburg)
    • Occupation: foreman at River Gas Co of Belpre (retired)
    • Residence: Belpre, Washington Co, OH
    • Census: 1920, Smithton (now Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1938, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Snowbird (Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; bookkeeper for South Penn Oil Co.
    • Military: From 14 Apr 1944 to 19 Jan 1946; Cox, U.S. Navy, World War II (Pacific, Palau Islands)

    Frank married Mary M. HUFF 15 Mar 1938, Nutter Fort, Harrison Co, WV. Mary (daughter of Dorsey Elden HUFF and Vicy L. STANSBERRY) was born 1 Jul 1920, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Apr 2001, McConnelsville, Morgan Co, OH; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Frank Burton CHRISTIE, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1942, West Virginia; died 20 Oct 1992, Stokes Co, NC.
    3. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 9.  John Bruce CHRISTIEJohn Bruce CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 7 May 1921, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Mar 2008, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: US Marine Corps, WW II (played on USMC National basketball team)
    • Education: Doddridge Co HS 1939 (captain of football & basketball teams)
    • Education: Salem College (basketball, Athletic Hall of Fame)
    • Occupation: manager, State Farm Insurance Co (40 yrs)
    • Residence: Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Snowbird (Smithburg), Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    John Bruce Christie Sr., 86, of Maplewood Drive, Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in United Hospital Center.
    Mr. Christie was agency manager for State Farm Insurance Companies for 40 years, where he hired and trained State Farm agents in northern West Virginia.

    He was born in Smithburg on May 7, 1921, and was a son of the late Frank Burton and Hattie Virginia Stoneking Christie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Lou Curtis Christie, whom he married May 25, 1940, and who preceded him in death on February 27, 1999.

    Surviving are three sons, John B. Christie II and his wife, Debbie, of Morgantown, James R. Christie and his wife, Misty, of Bridgeport and Michael C. ?Luke? Christie and his wife, Bridget, of Berkeley Springs; five daughters, Jeanne Warner and her husband, Boyd, of Lake Floyd, Susan McConnell and her husband, Howard, of Erie, Pa., Mary Ann Kroll and her husband, Michael, of Philippi, Elizabeth ?Betsy? Shantz and her husband, Greg, of Morgantown, Pa., and Martha Lou Cain and her husband, Randy, of Quiet Dell; one daughter-in-law, Susan Fox Christie of Cleveland, Ohio; 25 grandchildren, Boyd Warner, Amberly Warner Wait, Todd Warner, Bobby Warner, Jennifer Christie Daskalos, Laura Christie, John B. Christie III, David Christie, Molly Christie, Travis Christie, Christie McConnell Greer, Katie McConnell Campsey, John McConnell, Tracy Christie Price, James R. Christie II, Zachary Christie, Alexa Baker, Jordon Baker, Alison Kroll Mercer, Denise Kroll Matheny, Gregory Shantz, Amy Shantz, Emma Christie, Bethany Cain and Emily Cain; and 23 great-grandchildren.

    Mr. Christie was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

    Mr. Christie was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Mr. Christie was also a member of the Clarksburg Exchange Club, Clarksburg Lodge 482 BPO Elks, the Lake Floyd Club, Salem College Board of Trustees for many years, Clarksburg Zoning and Planning Board for over 30 years and was an avid golfer and a former member of Sunny Croft Golf Course. He was also a member of Herman Lodge 6 AF&AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason with membership in both Clarksburg and Wheeling bodies and member of the Nemesis Shrine of Parkersburg. He was also a member of the Clown Unit of the Shrine.

    Mr. Christie was born and grew up on a small farm in Smithburg in Doddridge County. He was captain of the basketball and football teams at Doddridge County High School and was a four-year starter on the Salem College basketball team, as well as coaching one year. Other honors include Salem College Alumnus of the Year and induction into the Salem College Athletic Hall of Fame. As a freshman, he met Mary Lou, a senior cheerleader, and they were married while in college. During World War II, Mr. Christie served in the U.S. Marine Corps, playing on the USMC National basketball team. He returned to Clarksburg, beginning his career with State Farm Insurance where he excelled as a top manager for 40 years. Known as ?Mr. Wonderful? by his State Farm associates, he was responsible for introducing approximately 200 people to their careers with State Farm, and members of the Christie family made up four generations of State Farm Associates. Mr. Christie had traveled all over the world, making friends wherever he went. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was extremely proud of his family and achievements.

    Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, and from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg.

    Mr. Christie will be taken to the First United Methodist Church, where friends may call one hour prior to the service, which will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Reverend Gary Shepard officiating. Interment will be in Bridgeport Cemetery.

    Condolences may be extended to the family at www.mem.com.

    Davis Funeral Home, Clarksburg, is in charge of arrangements.

    John married Mary Lou CURTIS 25 May 1940. Mary was born 9 Dec 1918; died 27 Feb 1999; was buried , Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  7. 10.  Ancil Eugene "Dick" TUCKERAncil Eugene "Dick" TUCKER Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joan2, 1.Viola1) was born 18 Jun 1925, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 23 Nov 1993, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co H.S. (1943)
    • Occupation: business consultant, E. K, Williams Co, West Palm Beach FL
    • Residence: Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Military: From 23 Mar 1943 to 6 Apr 1946; Boatswain Mate 2/c, US Navy, World War II (Pacific)
    • Residence: 1947, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Donald Paul "Coach" CHRISTIEDonald Paul "Coach" CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 8 Apr 1930; died 13 Apr 2013.

    Other Events:

    • Military: 1st Lt, jet pilot, US Air Force (4 yrs)
    • Education: Scott HS (Madison WV, 1948), Salem College (1952), WVU (Master's, 1960)
    • Occupation: math teacher, college basketball coach (Salem, Concord)
    • Residence: Princeton, Mercer Co, WV


  2. 12.  David Frank CHRISTIEDavid Frank CHRISTIE Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 24 May 1938.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 2013, Oak Harbor, Ottawa Co, OH

    David married Frances Louise PICKENS 27 Jan 1962, Harrison Co, WV. Frances (daughter of Carl Edward PICKENS and Irene Sylvia LYONS) 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. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Vernon W. CHRISTIE, Jr.Vernon W. CHRISTIE, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vernon3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 3 Oct 1931, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX; died 13 Nov 2009, Austin, Travis Co, TX; was buried (ASHES), Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Lt Col, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam (retired 1978)
    • Residence: Lockhart, Caldwell Co, TX


  4. 14.  Edward Brent ROBINSON, Jr.Edward Brent ROBINSON, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Helen3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 8 Nov 1928, Salem, WV; died 8 Nov 1928, Salem, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

  5. 15.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Stephen Ernest GERHART. Stephen was born CA 1937. [Group Sheet]

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

  6. 16.  Frank Burton CHRISTIE, IIIFrank Burton CHRISTIE, III Descendancy chart to this point (8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1) was born 19 Mar 1942, West Virginia; died 20 Oct 1992, Stokes Co, NC.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: King, Stokes Co, NC
    • Residence: FORMERLY, Ohio

    Notes:

    Died:
    North Carolina death records, online version, reflect a death date of Oct 20 1992, while the online SSDI states Nov 15 1992. Death record gives birthplace as West Virginia, marital status as married, and burial in state (NC).

    Frank married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 17.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married ___ RICHARDSON. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Tony RICHARDSON  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 5

  1. 18.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (15.Living4, 8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  2. 19.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (16.Frank4, 8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  3. 20.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (16.Frank4, 8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  4. 21.  Tony RICHARDSONTony RICHARDSON Descendancy chart to this point (17.Living4, 8.Frank3, 2.Hattie2, 1.Viola1)