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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  S.E. Gravley

    Family/Spouse: Neumaker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hosely James Gravley was born on 2 Jul 1909 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA (son of Lewis Fields Gravely and Matilda May Rankin); died on 19 Dec 1990 in VA Hospital, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA; was buried on 22 Dec 1990 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm laborer
    • Occupation: Mechanics helper
    • Research Notes: 1940 census lists 1935 residence as Montgomery County, Virginia, but lists Montgomery County, Maryland for the remainder of the household. I have assumed this is an error and recorded his 1935 residence as Maryland. Name given as “James H.” in 1920 census.
    • Census: 1920, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1940, Buckeystown, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Oct 1940, Tuscarora, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1950, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

    Notes:

    Served in the US Army during WWII (SP4).

    Census:
    Locust Hill Road

    Buried:
    Row M, Lot 41 Upper, Site 2

    Hosely + Clarisse Whisman. Clarisse (daughter of Marco Marion Whisman and Perlina E. Waddell) was born on 31 May 1915 in Virginia, USA; died on 4 Apr 1994 in Knoxville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 6 Apr 1994 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Clarisse Whisman was born on 31 May 1915 in Virginia, USA (daughter of Marco Marion Whisman and Perlina E. Waddell); died on 4 Apr 1994 in Knoxville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 6 Apr 1994 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Obituary of brother Stuart gives her residence as Hunting Hills, but it’s not clear where there is.
    • Census: 1920, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1940, Buckeystown, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Oct 1940, Tuscarora, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1950, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1971, Clarksburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Jul 1989, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Aug 1989, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: 1992, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Homewood Retirement Center

    Buried:
    Row M, Lot 41 Upper, Site 3

    Children:
    1. Hosely James Gravely, Jr. was born on 26 Apr 1930 in Buckeystown, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; died on 9 May 1996 in Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 12 May 1996 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    2. Earl Clifton Gravley was born on 10 May 1933 in Maryland, USA; died on 15 Jan 2003 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA.
    3. 1. S.E. Gravley
    4. R.S. Gravley
    5. M.L. Gravley
    6. E.M. Gravley
    7. E.A. Gravley


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lewis Fields Gravely was born in Aug 1879 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA (son of Lee Gravely and Ralty Rankin); died on 12 Oct 1943 in Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 14 Oct 1943 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm laborer
    • Occupation: Steam shovel mechanic
    • Research Notes: Age listed as 46 in 1920 census and 55 in 1940 census, but 39 on WWI Draft Registration (1918) and 50 in 1930 census. Birth date given as 15 August 1880 on death certificate. A child, Edd Gravely, age 2 4/12, is living with the family at the time of the 1930 census. He is listed only as “Rel” (relative). There is also a grandson, Edgar Gravely, age 14, living with the family at the time of the 1940 census.
    • Residence: Sep 1918, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1920, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1930, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1940, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: Oct 1940, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    Locust Hill Road

    Census:
    Route 614

    Lewis + Matilda May Rankin. Matilda (daughter of Thomas Higgins and Angeline Rankins) was born on 28 Oct 1881 in Virginia, USA; died on 30 Jan 1925 in Locust Hill, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 1925 in Sanders Cemetery, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Matilda May Rankin was born on 28 Oct 1881 in Virginia, USA (daughter of Thomas Higgins and Angeline Rankins); died on 30 Jan 1925 in Locust Hill, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 1925 in Sanders Cemetery, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Tilda Rankins
    • Research Notes: Death certificate lists burial place as “Robinson Cemetery.”
    • Census: 1920, Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    Locust Hill Road

    Children:
    1. Willie Gravely was born about 1901 in Virginia, USA.
    2. Lewis F. Gravely, Jr. was born on 20 Mar 1903 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died in Jun 1978.
    3. Leander A. Gravely was born about 1905 in Virginia, USA.
    4. 2. Hosely James Gravley was born on 2 Jul 1909 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 19 Dec 1990 in VA Hospital, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA; was buried on 22 Dec 1990 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    5. H.H. Gravely
    6. John Edward Gravely was born on 14 Mar 1914 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1971 in Radford, Virginia, USA; was buried in Nov 1971 in Sanders Cemetery, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    7. C.J. Gravely
    8. Anna Mae Gravely was born on 13 Mar 1922 in Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Dec 1981 in Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Sanders Cemetery, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    9. G.W. Gravely

  3. 6.  Marco Marion Whisman was born on 8 Oct 1884 in Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, USA (son of Stuart Esther Whisman and Rhoda Alice Harden); died on 21 Apr 1971 in Barnesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1971 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Marion Marco Whisman
    • Occupation: Farm laborer
    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Occupation: Laborer, sawmill
    • Research Notes: Draft Registrations list name as Marion Marco. Also, WWII registration lists birth year as 1883. 1900 census lists birth year as 1885.
    • Census: 1900, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1910, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: Sep 1918, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1920, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1940, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1942, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1950, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Jun 1959, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Jun 1966, Dickerson, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

    Notes:

    Died in a house fire (with wife and granddaughter Viola Whisman Baker).

    Buried:
    Row H, Lot 46 Upper, Site 2

    Marco married Perlina E. Waddell on 9 Nov 1904 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. Perlina (daughter of George Shannon Waddell and Martha Elizabeth Turley) was born on 13 Apr 1885 in Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Apr 1971 in Barnesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1971 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Perlina E. Waddell was born on 13 Apr 1885 in Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA (daughter of George Shannon Waddell and Martha Elizabeth Turley); died on 21 Apr 1971 in Barnesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1971 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Lina
    • Research Notes: Appears in 1940 census as “Velina.” Middle initial given as “L” in 1910 census. Birth year is listed as 1886 in 1900 census. Name spelled “Pearlina” in obituary.
    • Census: 1900, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1910, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: Sep 1918, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1920, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1940, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Census: 1950, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Jun 1959, Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: Jun 1966, Dickerson, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

    Notes:

    Died in a house fire (with husband Marco Whisman and granddaughter Viola Whisman Baker)

    Buried:
    Row H, Lot 46 Upper, Site 2

    Children:
    1. Marion George Whisman was born on 27 Jul 1905 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Jun 1959; was buried on 19 Jun 1959 in Annapolis National Cemetery, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.
    2. Frank William Whisman was born on 13 Aug 1907 in Virginia, USA; died on 8 Aug 1989 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 11 Aug 1989 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    3. Stella Elizabeth Whisman was born on 6 Mar 1910 in Virginia, USA; died on 16 Nov 1983; was buried in Nov 1983 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    4. Stuart Charles Whisman was born on 16 May 1912 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 27 Jun 1966 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 1 Jul 1966 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    5. 3. Clarisse Whisman was born on 31 May 1915 in Virginia, USA; died on 4 Apr 1994 in Knoxville, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 6 Apr 1994 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    6. Mae Seline Whisman was born on 29 Apr 1918 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1989 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 15 Jul 1989 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    7. Lula E. Whisman was born on 3 Jul 1920 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Mar 1997 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA; was buried in Mar 1997 in Mount Bethel Cemetery, Garfield, Frederick County, Maryland, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lee Gravely was born in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Lee + Ralty Rankin. Ralty was born in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ralty Rankin was born in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    Children:
    1. 4. Lewis Fields Gravely was born in Aug 1879 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Oct 1943 in Fort Chiswell, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 14 Oct 1943 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 10.  Thomas Higgins was born about 1846 in Waterford, Ireland (son of Matthew Higgins and Bridget Ryan).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Tom
    • Research Notes: Death certificate of daughter Matilda gives birthplace as Wythe County, Virginia, but marriage record of Thomas and Angeline lists “Waterfer, Ireland” (assumed to be Waterford).

    Thomas married Angeline Rankins on 19 Jan 1882 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. Angeline (daughter of Stephen Rankins and Rhoda Shurault) was born about 1847 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Angeline Rankins was born about 1847 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA (daughter of Stephen Rankins and Rhoda Shurault).
    Children:
    1. 5. Matilda May Rankin was born on 28 Oct 1881 in Virginia, USA; died on 30 Jan 1925 in Locust Hill, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 1925 in Sanders Cemetery, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

  5. 12.  Stuart Esther Whisman was born on 5 May 1864 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA (son of John P. Whisman and Sarah Jane Jones); died on 21 May 1926 in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Gardner
    • Research Notes: Death certificate gives name as “Stuard”
    • Residence: May 1926, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    104 Railroad Avenue

    Stuart married Rhoda Alice Harden on 3 Dec 1879 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. Rhoda (daughter of John Harden and Mirah Hale) was born in Jun 1857 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Dec 1938 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 25 Dec 1938 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Rhoda Alice Harden was born in Jun 1857 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA (daughter of John Harden and Mirah Hale); died on 23 Dec 1938 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 25 Dec 1938 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: According to 1920 census, both parents were born in North Carolina. This is contradicted by the 1900 census and her death certificate, which both show her parents born in Virginia. 1900 census lists Rhoda as the head of her household, but still married (not widowed). Death certificate lists birth year of 1855 (with no month or day specified). Maiden name spelled “Hardin” on death certificate of daughter Lola. Birthplace given as Bland County, Virginia on death certificate of daughter Laura.
    • Census: 1900, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1920, West Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1930, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    At the time of the 1930 census, a granddaughter was living with Rhoda: Ruth B. Gordon, age 11, born in Virginia. It’s not clear who this might be - perhaps actually a great granddaughter?

    Children:
    1. Laura Belle Lambert was born on 20 Feb 1877 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Oct 1948 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 31 Oct 1948 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    2. Lola Mable Whisman was born on 30 Nov 1882 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Feb 1960 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 10 Feb 1960 in West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    3. 6. Marco Marion Whisman was born on 8 Oct 1884 in Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Apr 1971 in Barnesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1971 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    4. Josie Caroline Whisman was born on 10 Mar 1886 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 23 Feb 1952 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 26 Feb 1952 in West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    5. Martha D. Whisman was born about 1888 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    6. Myrtle Daisy Whisman was born on 11 Nov 1892 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Nov 1970 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Nov 1970 in East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

  7. 14.  George Shannon Waddell was born on 19 Jun 1855 in Bland County, Virginia, USA (son of Daniel Waddell and Margaret _____); died on 23 Aug 1938; was buried in Aug 1938 in Mount Mitchell Methodist Church Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Research Notes: Find-a-Grave entry for daughter Perlina lists birth year as 1854. 1900 census entry lists 1856.
    • Census: 1870, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1880, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1900, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1900, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1910, Chatham Hill, Smyth County, Virginia, USA

    George married Martha Elizabeth Turley about 1875. Martha was born on 28 Mar 1859 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Dec 1900; was buried in Dec 1900 in Mount Mitchell Methodist Church Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Martha Elizabeth Turley was born on 28 Mar 1859 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Dec 1900; was buried in Dec 1900 in Mount Mitchell Methodist Church Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: 1900 census lists birth year as 1860.
    • Census: 1880, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA
    • Census: 1900, Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    As of 1900 census, Martha was the mother of 13 children, 12 still living.

    Children:
    1. Minnie Holland Waddell was born on 18 Jun 1875 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Jan 1936 in Richmond, Virginia, USA; was buried on 10 Jan 1936.
    2. Reese Allen Waddell was born in Aug 1877 in Virginia, USA.
    3. Dexter Clauton Waddell was born on 16 Oct 1879 in Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jan 1962 in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Jan 1962 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Daniel Robinet Waddell was born on 11 Apr 1881 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Jun 1971 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA; was buried in Jun 1971 in Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
    5. Preston Clements Waddell was born in May 1883 in Virginia, USA.
    6. 7. Perlina E. Waddell was born on 13 Apr 1885 in Sharon Springs, Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Apr 1971 in Barnesville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 1971 in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.
    7. Thomas Waddell was born on 12 Aug 1887 in Ceres, Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 8 Jul 1947 in Chatham Hill, Smyth County, Virginia, USA; was buried on 10 Jul 1947 in Chatham Hill, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.
    8. Jesse Waddell was born in Feb 1890 in Virginia, USA.
    9. Jasper Waddell was born in Feb 1890 in Virginia, USA.
    10. Martha Elvira Waddell was born in Jun 1892 in Virginia, USA; was buried in Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.
    11. John Waddell was born on 28 May 1894 in Bland County, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Mar 1970 in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Mar 1970 in Ridgedale Cemetery, Chatham Hill, Smyth County, Virginia, USA.
    12. Estella L. Waddell was born in Sep 1898 in Virginia, USA.



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