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Alta LEESON

Alta LEESON

Female 1891 - 1983  (91 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alta LEESONAlta LEESON was born 18 Nov 1891, Bear Fork (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Oct 1983, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Summers, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Cove District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, 1940, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Alta married Junie Herschel SPURGEON 26 Jun 1910, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV. Junie (son of Charles Jeremiah SPURGEON and Margaret Elizabeth HURST) was born 17 Jun 1886, Auburn, Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Apr 1965, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Paul SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1911, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Nov 1974, Sunnyside (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    2. 3. Cletha Helen SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1913, Bear Fork (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Dec 2004, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 4. Harlen Cleveland SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Dec 1915, Bear Fork (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Mar 1993, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    4. 5. Linden SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Feb 1920, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Feb 1920, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Union Cemetery, Straight Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 6. Eldridge SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1922, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Feb 1981, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Paul SPURGEONPaul SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alta1) was born 30 Jul 1911, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Nov 1974, Sunnyside (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer, trucker, cabinet maker
    • Census: 1920, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Paul married Pearl CHILDERS 5 May 1932, Doddridge Co, WV. Pearl (daughter of Claude CHILDERS and Winnie YATES) was born 8 May 1911; died 17 Mar 2008; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Cletha Helen SPURGEONCletha Helen SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alta1) was born 26 Jan 1913, Bear Fork (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Dec 2004, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: West Union High School (1932)
    • Residence: Summers, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Served as a 4-H leader for 35 years, was a 4-H All Star, and served on the Doddridge County Fair Board.

    Cletha married Eugene Wilson OSBURN 19 Oct 1933, Doddridge Co, WV. Eugene (son of Jacob Manderville OSBURN and Annetta "Nettie" COLE) was born 8 Aug 1913, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Jun 1976, Summers, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Donald Eugene OSBURN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1934, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 May 2019.
    2. 8. Sheryl Ann OSBURN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1946, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 16 Nov 2007, Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 9. Marvin Wade OSBORNE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1946, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Jun 2011, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.

  3. 4.  Harlen Cleveland SPURGEONHarlen Cleveland SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alta1) was born 10 Dec 1915, Bear Fork (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Mar 1993, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: self-employed trucker, dairyman, farmer and stockman
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1940, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Harlen married Mildred Pauline NUTTER 14 Sep 1940, Ritchie Co, WV. Mildred (daughter of Frank Owen NUTTER and Grace Lee STINESPRING) was born 22 Aug 1914, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Dec 1955, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Harlen married Laura Jane HARRIS 8 Jul 1950, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Laura (daughter of William Marion HARRIS and Stella Blanch HILEY) was born 7 Apr 1915, Central Station, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Aug 2002, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Linden SPURGEONLinden SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alta1) was born 3 Feb 1920, Doddridge Co, WV; died 29 Feb 1920, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Union Cemetery, Straight Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.

  5. 6.  Eldridge SPURGEONEldridge SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alta1) was born 16 Aug 1922, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Feb 1981, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer, trucker, trailer court operator
    • Residence: Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, 1940, Southwest District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    For 31 years, was owner and operator of the Spurgeon Trucking Corporation. Was a member and co-chairman of the Opequon Water District Commission, Martinsburg, WV.

    Buried:
    According to "West Union WV Cemeteries (Doddridge County)," published in July 1990, there are headstones for Eldridge Spurgeon and his wife Evelyn in the Spurgeon family plot at Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery at Crystal Lake (West Union), Doddridge County. Both markers were reported to have the birth date 1922, but with no death date. However, we were informed by immediate family that their burials were instead made in Pleasant View Memory Gardens in Martinsburg, where they and their son had taken up residence.

    Eldridge married Evelyn Winona MCGILL 28 Jun 1941. Evelyn (daughter of Floyd Alexander MCGILL and Ercie Laverna STANSBERRY) was born 7 Feb 1922, Berea, Ritchie Co, WV; died 28 Mar 2004, Florida; was buried , Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Arethia LaDonna SPURGEON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1942, Baltimore, MD; died 5 Aug 2005, Florida; was buried , Highland Memory Gardens, Forest City, Seminole Co, FL.
    2. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Donald Eugene OSBURNDonald Eugene OSBURN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1) was born 30 Oct 1934, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 May 2019.

    Other Events:

    • Education: West Virginia University (1958, Master's in Animal Husbandry)
    • Occupation: 4-H National Executive
    • Occupation: University of Maryland Extension Service
    • Residence: Easton, Talbot Co, MD
    • Residence: From 1966 to 1976, Northbrook, Cook Co, IL

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    He joined the University of Maryland Agricultural Extension Service as Asst. Agricultural Agent in Anne Arundel County, MD. 1961- Awarded USDA National 4-H Fellowship, followed by Assistant Professor and Assistant State 4-H Club Leader. 1967- 1976 served as 4-H Director of Program Services in Chicago, IL. 1976- 1991 served at the University of MD Cooperative Extension Services as Agricultural Extension Agent, Talbot County. 1991-1994 Served/ Retired as Regional Extension Director Emeritus from the MD Cooperative Extension Service at the Wye Research and Education Center.
    Locally, served on the Board of 2nd National S+L, Talbot Historical Society, Talbot County Farm Bureau and Waterfowl Fowl Volunteer. 1983 Club President of Rotary ; 1986 District 7630 District Governor; 2001 Director of Rotary International; 2005 aide to Rotary International President; Participated in Rotary Polio Immunization Campaigns in Nigeria and India; Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.

    Donald married Barbara Ray HARRIS 1959. Barbara (daughter of Ray Eldridge HARRIS and Elizabeth Delberta DAVIS) was born 15 Jul 1937. [Group Sheet]

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

  2. 8.  Sheryl Ann OSBURNSheryl Ann OSBURN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1) was born 10 Sep 1946, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 16 Nov 2007, Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: elementary school teacher, Monongalia County
    • Residence: Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America

    Sheryl married Charles David LOCKE 14 Aug 1965. Charles (son of Emery Dale LOCKE and Nellie Monalee REASER) was born 11 Nov 1942, Ritchie Co, WV; died 23 Jun 2018; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

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

  3. 9.  Marvin Wade OSBORNEMarvin Wade OSBORNE Descendancy chart to this point (3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1) was born 12 Sep 1946, Grove, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Jun 2011, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: FORMERLY; bridge inspector and project supervisor for WV Dept of Highways (13 yrs)
    • Occupation: pipeline operator for EQT company (32 yrs)
    • Residence: Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1955, Berryville, Clarke Co, VA

    Notes:

    Marvin's obituary identified his parents as Wade & Agnes Greathouse Osborne, but stated that he was raised by Wilson & Cletha Osburn. "History of Doddridge County," p. 219, states that Marvin went to live with the Wilson Osburn family in 1962.

    Marvin married Living. (daughter of Lewis Alfred SHEPHERD and Karen Ann SMITH) [Group Sheet]

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

  4. 10.  Arethia LaDonna SPURGEONArethia LaDonna SPURGEON Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1) was born 20 Jul 1942, Baltimore, MD; died 5 Aug 2005, Florida; was buried , Highland Memory Gardens, Forest City, Seminole Co, FL.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co HS (cheerleader), Cosmetology College in Martinsburg WV
    • Occupation: beautician
    • Residence: SINCE 1977, Altamonte Springs, Seminole Co, FL

    Arethia married Living. (son of Ernest MARKS and Pearl B. KNIGHT) [Group Sheet]

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

  5. 11.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Edgar Eugene ZOMBRO) [Group Sheet]

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

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (7.Donald3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sheryl3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  3. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (8.Sheryl3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.Marvin3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Living and Living) [Group Sheet]


  5. 16.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.Marvin3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

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

  6. 17.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Arethia3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  7. 18.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Arethia3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  8. 19.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

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    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  9. 20.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]


  10. 21.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  11. 22.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

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    living - details excluded


  12. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 6.Eldridge2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded



Generation: 5

  1. 24.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (16.Living4, 9.Marvin3, 3.Cletha2, 1.Alta1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded