Charles Hartley "Charley" Raynes1

M, b. 15 March 1898, d. 30 December 1977
Family Explorer
     Charles Hartley "Charley" Raynes was born on 15 March 1898 in Putnam, West Virginia.2,3,1,4 He was the son of John Rome Raynes and Anna Leota Grace Hartley.1 Charles Hartley "Charley" Raynes married Roma L. Smith, daughter of Scott Smith, circa 1926 in West Virginia.5 Charles Hartley "Charley" Raynes died on 30 December 1977 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, at age 79.2,6
     Charles H. Raynes owned a funeral home in Buffalo, West Virginia, which was then owned by his son Charles S. Raynes.7 He registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Putnam, West Virginia.3
Last Edited17 Jul 2008
Father*John Rome Raynes1 b. 23 Aug 1870, d. 8 Jun 1950
Mother*Anna Leota Grace Hartley1 b. 28 May 1874, d. 18 Jan 1911

Children of Charles Hartley "Charley" Raynes and Roma L. Smith

Citations

  1. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 73, June 23, 1900, HH#278-288
    Raynes, Rome, Aug 1870, 29, married 8 years, WV WV WV
    wife Leota, May 1876, married 8 years, 4 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    son Claremont, Nov 1893, 6, WV WV WV
    daughter Alpha, Oct 1894, 5, WV WV WV
    son Charles, Mar 1898, 2, WV WV WV.
  2. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Charles Raynes
    SSN: 235-58-2267
    Last Residence: 25033 Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 15 Mar 1898
    Died: Dec 1977
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1954 ).
  3. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Charley Hartley Raynes
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 15 Mar 1898
    Race: White
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0
    [nearest relative Roane Raynes, father].
  4. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#126-128
    Raynes, J. R., 48, WV OH WV
    wife Grace, 38, WV WV WV
    son Charles, 21, WV WV WV
    daughter Austa, 16, WV WV WV.
  5. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 1, April 5, 1930, HH#55-55
    Raynes, Charles H., 32, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Roma L., 29, age at first marriage 25, WV WV WV
    daughter Nyana, 3, WV WV WV
    son Charles S., 2 1/12, WV WV WV
    father-in-law Smith, Scott, 82, widowed, WV WV WV.
  6. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-41 10-38, Charles Hartley Raynes, b. 15 Mar 1898, d. 30 Dec 1977, m. Roma L. Smith.
  7. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-41 10-38, Charles Hartley Raynes, b. 15 Mar 1898, d. 30 Dec 1977, m. Roma L. Smith.
    Charles H. Raynes owned a funeral home in Buffalo, West Virginia, which was then owned by his son Charles S. Raynes.

George Albert Raynes1

M, b. 15 January 1873, d. March 1966
Family Explorer
     George Albert Raynes was born on 15 January 1873 in Putnam, West Virginia.3,1,4,2,5,6,7 He was the son of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce.2 George Albert Raynes married Edith Henson in 1902 in West Virginia.8,1,5 George Albert Raynes died in March 1966 in Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia, at age 93.3 He was buried after March 1966 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.8
      George Albert Raynes was also known as Albert G. Raynes.5 He registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Putnam, West Virginia.1
Last Edited2 Sep 2008
Father*Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes2 b. 21 Sep 1841, d. 21 Sep 1924
Mother*Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce2 b. 22 Mar 1841, d. 22 May 1926

Children of George Albert Raynes and Edith Henson

Citations

  1. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: George Albert Raynes
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 15 Jan 1873
    Race: White
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0.
  2. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, June 1900, HH#17-18
    Raynes, N. S., Sep 1841, 58, married 39 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, Apr 1841, 59, 8 children, 8 living, WV VA WV
    son Henry B., Oct 1879, 20, WV OH WV
    son Albert, Jan 1874, 26, WV OH WV.
  3. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: George Raynes
    SSN: 235-09-0521
    Last Residence: 25143 Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 15 Jan 1873
    Died: Mar 1966
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  4. [S489] Census: 1880 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 109, June 18-19, 1880, HH#171-172
    Raynes, ..., [Nathaniel Sedwick], 38, farmer, OH NY OH
    wife ..., [Fannie], 38, keeping house, WV WV WV
    son Wm .. [William Lewis], 19, works on farm, WV OH WV
    daughter Josephine, 17, at home, WV OH WV
    daughter Hester A., 14, WV WV WV
    son Nat R., 12, works on farm, WV WV WV
    son Thomis F., [John Rome], 9, WV WV WV
    son Saml E., 5, WV WV WV
    son Thos. Henry, 7/12, WV WV
    son Geo. A., 7, WVWV WV.
  5. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#48-49
    Raynes, Albert, 36, married once, married 8 years, WV OH WV
    wife Edith, 32, married once, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    daughter Francis W., 6, WV WV WV
    son Herbert, 1 9/12, WV WV WV
    daughter Hellen, 1 9/12, WV WV WV.
  6. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#125-127
    Raynes, Albert, 46, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 43, WV WV WV
    daughter Frances, 16, WV WV WV
    son Samuel, 11, WV WV WV
    daughter Helen, 11, WV WV WV.
  7. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 5, 1930, HH#37-19
    Raynes, G. A., 57, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 53, age at first marriage 25, WV WV WV
    son Samuel H., 21, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    daughter-in-law Evelyn E., 20, age at first marriage 18, WV WV WV
    grandson S. Wayne, 10/12, WV WV WV.
  8. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 George Albert Raynes, b. 15 Jan 1873/4, d. 1960 [SSDI says 1966], m. 1902 Edith Henson, 1878-1958, both George and Edith buried Buffalo Cemetery.

Edith Henson1,2

F, b. 1878, d. 1958
Family Explorer
     Edith Henson was born in 1878 in West Virginia.3,4,5,6 She married George Albert Raynes, son of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce, in 1902 in West Virginia.7,2,4 Edith Henson was buried in 1958 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.7 She died in 1958.3
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Children of Edith Henson and George Albert Raynes

Citations

  1. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., p 8-49, George Albert Raynes, 1873-1960 [1966], m. Edith Henson.
  2. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: George Albert Raynes
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 15 Jan 1873
    Race: White
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 George Albert Raynes, b. 15 Jan 1873/4, d. 1960 [SSDI says 1966], m. 1902 Edith Henson, 1878-1958.
  4. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#48-49
    Raynes, Albert, 36, married once, married 8 years, WV OH WV
    wife Edith, 32, married once, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    daughter Francis W., 6, WV WV WV
    son Herbert, 1 9/12, WV WV WV
    daughter Hellen, 1 9/12, WV WV WV.
  5. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#125-127
    Raynes, Albert, 46, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 43, WV WV WV
    daughter Frances, 16, WV WV WV
    son Samuel, 11, WV WV WV
    daughter Helen, 11, WV WV WV.
  6. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 5, 1930, HH#37-19
    Raynes, G. A., 57, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 53, age at first marriage 25, WV WV WV
    son Samuel H., 21, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    daughter-in-law Evelyn E., 20, age at first marriage 18, WV WV WV
    grandson S. Wayne, 10/12, WV WV WV.
  7. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 George Albert Raynes, b. 15 Jan 1873/4, d. 1960 [SSDI says 1966], m. 1902 Edith Henson, 1878-1958, both George and Edith buried Buffalo Cemetery.

Frances W. Raynes1

F, b. 1904
Family Explorer
     Frances W. Raynes married Sam Yates.3 Frances W. Raynes was born in 1904 in Putnam, West Virginia.3,2,1 She is the daughter of George Albert Raynes and Edith Henson.2
      Frances W. Raynes was also known as Francis W. Raynes.2
Last Edited26 Apr 2012
Father*George Albert Raynes2 b. 15 Jan 1873, d. Mar 1966
Mother*Edith Henson2 b. 1878, d. 1958

Family: Frances W. Raynes and Sam Yates

Citations

  1. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#125-127
    Raynes, Albert, 46, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 43, WV WV WV
    daughter Frances, 16, WV WV WV
    son Samuel, 11, WV WV WV
    daughter Helen, 11, WV WV WV.
  2. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#48-49
    Raynes, Albert, 36, married once, married 8 years, WV OH WV
    wife Edith, 32, married once, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    daughter Francis W., 6, WV WV WV
    son Herbert, 1 9/12, WV WV WV
    daughter Hellen, 1 9/12, WV WV WV.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 Frances W. Raynes, b. 1904, m. Sam Yates.

Samuel Herbert Raynes1,2

M, b. 25 June 1908, d. 12 March 1993
Family Explorer
     Samuel Herbert Raynes married Helen Stevens.3 Samuel Herbert Raynes was born on 25 June 1908 in Putnam, West Virginia.4,1,2,5 He was the son of George Albert Raynes and Edith Henson.1 Samuel Herbert Raynes was born in July 1909.6 He married Evelyn E. Thornton in 1928 in Putnam, West Virginia.7,8 Samuel Herbert Raynes died on 12 March 1993 in Sumerco, Lincoln, West Virginia, at age 84.4
Last Edited18 Nov 2010
Father*George Albert Raynes1 b. 15 Jan 1873, d. Mar 1966
Mother*Edith Henson1 b. 1878, d. 1958

Family: Samuel Herbert Raynes and Helen Stevens

Children of Samuel Herbert Raynes and Evelyn E. Thornton

Citations

  1. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#48-49
    Raynes, Albert, 36, married once, married 8 years, WV OH WV
    wife Edith, 32, married once, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    daughter Francis W., 6, WV WV WV
    son Herbert, 1 9/12, WV WV WV
    daughter Hellen, 1 9/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#125-127
    Raynes, Albert, 46, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 43, WV WV WV
    daughter Frances, 16, WV WV WV
    son Samuel, 11, WV WV WV
    daughter Helen, 11, WV WV WV.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 Samuel Raynes, m. Helen Stevens.
  4. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Samuel H. Raynes
    SSN: 235-09-0500
    Last Residence: 25567 Sumerco, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 25 Jun 1908
    Died: 12 Mar 1993
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  5. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 5, 1930, HH#37-19
    Raynes, G. A., 57, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 53, age at first marriage 25, WV WV WV
    son Samuel H., 21, WV WV WV
    daughter-in-law Evelyn E., 20, WV WV WV
    grandson S. Wayne, 10/12, WV WV WV.
  6. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 Herbert & Helen were twins, b. Jul 1909.
  7. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Groom name: Samuel Raynes
    Groom age:
    Groom estimated birth year:
    Groom birth date:
    Groom birth place:
    Bride name: Evelyn Thornton
    Bride age:
    Bride estimated birth year:
    Bride birth date:
    Bride birth place:
    Event type: Marriage
    Marriage date: 1928
    Marriage place: Putnam, West Virginia, United States
    Father of groom name:
    Mother of groom name:
    Father of bride name:
    Mother of bride name:
    Marital status:
    Groom previous wife name:
    Bride marital status:
    Bride previous husband name:
    Film number: 567290
    Digital GS number: 4227547
    Image number: 00368
    Reference number:
    Source: County Records
    Collection: West Virginia Marriages 1853-1970.
  8. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 5, 1930, HH#37-19
    Raynes, G. A., 57, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 53, age at first marriage 25, WV WV WV
    son Samuel H., 21, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    daughter-in-law Evelyn E., 20, age at first marriage 18, WV WV WV
    grandson S. Wayne, 10/12, WV WV WV.
  9. [S707] Find-a-Grave, http://www.findagrave.com, Paul Ray Raynes
    Birth: unknown
    Death: Nov. 21, 2007

    He was a graduate of Nitro High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran.

    He was a salesman for Gibson's Furniture, Nitro, and worked in the NASA program in Florida, South Charleston Ordnance Center, Bennets Welding and Orders & Haynes Paving Company.

    He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 132 and a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene, Charleston.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Samuel and Evelyn Raynes, and brother, George Albert Raynes.

    Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Pritt Raynes of Sissonville; daughter, Tammy Bowen and her husband, Timothy, of Elkview; son, Donovan Farley and his wife, Susan, of Scott Depot; brothers, David Raynes and his wife, Judy, of Tornado, Sammy Raynes and his wife, Sara Lee, and Hilman Raynes and his wife, Erma, and Bob "Bobby" Raynes and his wife, Linda, all of Nitro; sisters, Evelyn Wriston and her husband, Henry "Hank", of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Patricia Wolfe and her husband, Larry, of Brunswick, Ohio; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jessica Dorsey, Tristan Bowen, Taylor and Faith Farley. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews; good friends and caregivers, Debbie Painter, Rhonda Fisher and Rachel Landers.

    Burial:
    Pritt Cemetery
    Sissonville
    Kanawha County
    West Virginia, USA

    Record added: Dec 24 2007
    By: SEA.

Helen Raynes1

F, b. 25 June 1908
Family Explorer
     Helen Raynes was born on 25 June 1908 in Putnam, West Virginia.2,1,3 She is the daughter of George Albert Raynes and Edith Henson.2 Helen Raynes was born in July 1909.4
      Helen Raynes was also known as Hellen Raynes.2
Last Edited17 Jul 2008
Father*George Albert Raynes2 b. 15 Jan 1873, d. Mar 1966
Mother*Edith Henson2 b. 1878, d. 1958

Citations

  1. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16, 1920, HH#125-127
    Raynes, Albert, 46, WV WV WV
    wife Edith, 43, WV WV WV
    daughter Frances, 16, WV WV WV
    son Samuel, 11, WV WV WV
    daughter Helen, 11, WV WV WV.
  2. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#48-49
    Raynes, Albert, 36, married once, married 8 years, WV OH WV
    wife Edith, 32, married once, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, WV WV WV
    daughter Francis W., 6, WV WV WV
    son Herbert, 1 9/12, WV WV WV
    daughter Hellen, 1 9/12, WV WV WV.
  3. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Samuel H. Raynes
    SSN: 235-09-0500
    Last Residence: 25567 Sumerco, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 25 Jun 1908
    Died: 12 Mar 1993
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  4. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-42 Herbert & Helen were twins, b. Jul 1909.

Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes1,2

M, b. 21 September 1841, d. 21 September 1924
Family Explorer
Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and wife Mary Frances Pearce
Nathanial Raynes family at 60th Anniversary
     Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes was born on 20 September 1841 in Belmont, Ohio.3 He was born on 21 September 1841 in Belmont, Ohio; He was born 6 months after the death of his father.4,5,6,7,8,2,9,10,3 He was the son of Nathaniel L. Raynes and Hester Ann "Hetty" Workman. Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes married Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce, daughter of William "Will" Pierce and Lucy Priddy, on 28 June 1860 in Mason, Mason, West Virginia.11 Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes died on 21 September 1924 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, at age 83.4,12 He was buried on 23 September 1924 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.4
Last Edited8 Sep 2008
Father*Nathaniel L. Raynes b. 10 May 1806, d. 1841
Mother*Hester Ann "Hetty" Workman b. 19 Apr 1804, d. 19 Mar 1889

Children of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce

Citations

  1. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#44-45
    Raynes, Nathaniel, 68, married 49 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, 68, married 49 years, 8 children, 8 living, WV WV WV
    son Thomas H. B., 27, WV WV WV.
  2. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, June 1900, HH#17-18
    Raynes, N. S., Sep 1841, 58, married 39 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, Apr 1841, 59, 8 children, 8 living, WV VA WV
    son Henry B., Oct 1879, 20, WV OH WV
    son Albert, Jan 1874, 26, WV OH WV.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., p 8-49, Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes, b. 20 Sep 1841, d. 21 Sep 1924, m. 28 Jun 1860 to Mary Frances Pearce in Mason, West Virginia.
  4. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Nathaniel S. Raynes, born September 21, 1841 in Belmont County, Ohio, minister, s/o Nathaniel Raynes (Connecticut) and Hester Workman (Belmont County, Ohio), age 83y 1d, died September 21, 1924 in Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia. Informant S. E. Raynes (Charleston, West Virginia). Buried September 23, 1924 in Nease Cemetery, Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia by C. H. Raynes.
  5. [S1591] Census: 1850 Marshall, Virginia, District 33, October 23, 1850, HH#1437-1443
    Workman, Elijah, 32, farmer, OH
    Raynes, Hetty, 43, OH
    Raynes, William L., 16, VA
    Raynes, Mary A., 14, VA
    Raynes, Nathaniel, 9, VA.
  6. [S1589] Census: 1860 Putnam, Virginia, District 4, July 13, 1860, HH#747-654
    J. Garner, 76, VA
    H. Garner, 52, OH
    N. Raine, 18, OH [Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes]
    M. Raine, 19, VA.
  7. [S459] Census: 1870 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, August 10, 1870, HH#42-42
    Raynes, Nathaniel S., 28, farmer, OH
    Mary F., 28, VA
    William L., 9, VA
    Lucy J., 7, VA
    Hester A., 5, WV
    Nathaniel R., 2, WV.
  8. [S489] Census: 1880 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 109, June 18-19, 1880, HH#171-172
    Raynes, ..., [Nathaniel Sedwick], 38, farmer, OH NY OH
    wife ..., [Fannie], 38, keeping house, WV WV WV
    son Wm .. [William Lewis], 19, works on farm, WV OH WV
    daughter Josephine, 17, at home, WV OH WV
    daughter Hester A., 14, WV WV WV
    son Nat R., 12, works on farm, WV WV WV
    son Thomis F., [John Rome], 9, WV WV WV
    son Saml E., 5, WV WV WV
    son Thos. Henry, 7/12, WV WV
    son Geo. A., 7, WVWV WV.


  9. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#44-45
    Raynes, Nathaniel, 68, married 49 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, 68, married 49 years, 8 children, 8 living, WV WV WV
    son Thomas H. B., 24, WV OH WV.
  10. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#108-110
    Raynes, N. S., 78, OH NJ OH
    wife M. F., 78, WV VA VA.
  11. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., p 8-49, married in Mason, West Virginia.
  12. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Name: Nathaniel S. Raynes
    Death date: 21 Sep 1924
    Death place: Putnam, West Virginia
    Gender:
    Age at death:
    Birth date:
    Birth place:
    Marital status:
    Spouse name:
    Father name: Nathanial Raynes
    Father birth place:
    Mother name: Hester Workman
    Mother birth place:
    Occupation:
    Street address:
    Residence:
    Cemetery name:
    Burial place:
    Burial date:
    Film number: 1953110
    Digital GS number: 4257696
    Image number: 2105
    Reference number: 11580
    Source: Statewide
    Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970.
  13. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, John Rome Raynes, born August 23, 1870 in West Virginia, s/o Nathanial Raynes and Francis Pierce, widowed, retired, died June 8, 1950 in Dunbar, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Informant Charles S. Raynes. Buried June 10, 1950 in Buffalo Memorial Park by Charles S. Raynes.
  14. [S489] Census: 1880 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 109, June 18-19, 1880, HH#171-172
    Raynes, ..., [Nathaniel Sedwick], 38, farmer, OH NY OH
    wife ..., [Fannie], 38, keeping house, WV WV WV
    son Wm .. [William Lewis], 19, works on farm, WV OH WV
    daughter Josephine, 17, at home, WV OH WV
    daughter Hester A., 14, WV WV WV
    son Nat R., 12, works on farm, WV WV WV
    son Thomis F., [John Rome?], 9, WV WV WV
    son Saml E., 5, WV WV WV
    son Thos. Henry, 7/12, WV WV
    son Geo. A., 7, WVWV WV.

Henry Benton Raynes1,2,3

M, b. 28 October 1880, d. 11 May 1948
Family Explorer
     Henry Benton Raynes was born on 28 October 1880 in Putnam, West Virginia.2,4,1,5,6,7,3 He was the son of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce.1 Henry Benton Raynes married Bessie C. McCauley circa 1915.6,7 Henry Benton Raynes died on 11 May 1948 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, at age 67.8,3 He was buried on 14 May 1948 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.8,3
      Henry Benton Raynes was also known as Thomas Henry Benton Raynes.3 He registered for the WWI Draft on on 12 September 1918 in Putnam, West Virginia.9 He registered for the WWII Draft on in 1942.10
Last Edited2 Sep 2008
Father*Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes1 b. 21 Sep 1841, d. 21 Sep 1924
Mother*Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce1 b. 22 Mar 1841, d. 22 May 1926

Family: Henry Benton Raynes and Bessie C. McCauley

Citations

  1. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, June 1900, HH#17-18
    Raynes, N. S., Sep 1841, 58, married 39 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, Apr 1841, 59, 8 children, 8 living, WV VA WV
    son Henry B., Oct 1879, 20, WV OH WV
    son Albert, Jan 1874, 26, WV OH WV.
  2. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Henry Benton Raynes
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1880
    RESIDENCE: Putnam, West Virginia
    Birth: Putnam, West Virginia
    Roll: WW2_2240227.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-43 Thomas Henry Benton Raynes, b. 28 Oct 1881, d. 11 May 1948, m. Bess McCauley, b. 28 Jan 1894, d. 21 May 1981. Both buried in Raynes Cemetery, Buffalo, West Virginia. Tombstone has Henry B. Raynes and Bessie C. Raynes. He was a blacksmith.
  4. [S489] Census: 1880 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 109, June 18-19, 1880, HH#171-172
    Raynes, ..., [Nathaniel Sedwick], 38, farmer, OH NY OH
    wife ..., [Fannie], 38, keeping house, WV WV WV
    son Wm .. [William Lewis], 19, works on farm, WV OH WV
    daughter Josephine, 17, at home, WV OH WV
    daughter Hester A., 14, WV WV WV
    son Nat R., 12, works on farm, WV WV WV
    son Thomis F., [John Rome], 9, WV WV WV
    son Saml E., 5, WV WV WV
    son Thos. Henry, 7/12, WV WV
    son Geo. A., 7, WVWV WV.
  5. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#44-45
    Raynes, Nathaniel, 68, married 49 years, OH MD OH
    wife Fannie, 68, married 49 years, 8 children, 8 living, WV WV WV
    son Thomas H. B., 27, WV WV WV.
  6. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#107-109
    [next door to parents]
    Raynes, H. B., 37, WV OH WV
    wife Bessie, 26, WV WV WV.
  7. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, District 1, April 7, 1930, HH#57-57
    Raynes, Henry B., 49, age at first marriage 35, WV WV WV
    Bessie C., 37, age at first marriage 21, WV WV WV
    sister-in-law McCauley, Anna, 21, WV WV WV.
  8. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Henry B. Raynes, born October 28, 1880 in West Virginia, married, h/o Bessie Raynes, s/o Nathaniel Raynes (West Virginia) and Frances Pierce (West Virginia), age 67y 6m 13d, died May 11, 1948 of bronchopneumonia in Charleston General Hospital, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Informant Bessie Raynes (Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia). Buried May 14, 1948 in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia by C. H. Raynes.
  9. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Henry Benton Raynes
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1880
    Race: White
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0.
  10. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Henry Benton Raynes
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1880
    RESIDENCE: Putnam, West Virginia
    Birth: Putnam, West Virginia
    Roll: WW2_2240227
    [states wife Bessie C. Raynes].

Bessie C. McCauley1,2,3,4

F, b. 28 January 1894, d. 21 May 1981
Family Explorer
     Bessie C. McCauley was born on 28 January 1894 in West Virginia.1,5 She married Henry Benton Raynes, son of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce, circa 1915.1,5 Bessie C. McCauley died on 21 May 1981 at age 87.1 She was buried after 21 May 1981 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Family: Bessie C. McCauley and Henry Benton Raynes

Citations

  1. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#107-109
    [next door to parents]
    Raynes, H. B., 37, WV OH WV
    wife Bessie, 26, WV WV WV.
  2. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Henry Benton Raynes
    Birth Date: 28 Oct 1880
    RESIDENCE: Putnam, West Virginia
    Birth: Putnam, West Virginia
    Roll: WW2_2240227
    [states wife Bessie C. Raynes].
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., p 8-49, Tom H. Benton, 1878-, m. Bess McCauley.
  4. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-43 Thomas Henry Benton Raynes, b. 28 Oct 1881, d. 11 May 1948, m. Bess McCauley, b. 28 Jan 1894, d. 21 May 1981. Both buried in Raynes Cemetery, Buffalo, West Virginia. Tombstone has Henry B. Raynes and Bessie C. Raynes. He was a blacksmith.
  5. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, District 1, April 7, 1930, HH#57-57
    Raynes, Henry B., 49, age at first marriage 35, WV WV WV
    Bessie C., 37, age at first marriage 21, WV WV WV
    sister-in-law McCauley, Anna, 21, WV WV WV.

Nettie Blanch Hartley1,2,3

F, b. July 1869, d. 5 October 1951
Family Explorer
     Nettie Blanch Hartley was born in July 1869 in West Virginia.2,5,3,6,7 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Hartley and Amanda (?).4 Nettie Blanch Hartley married William Lewis "Will" Raynes, son of Nathaniel Sedwick Raynes and Mary Francis "Fannie" Pierce, on 25 September 1888 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.8,9,6 Nettie Blanch Hartley died on 5 October 1951 in Poca, Putnam, West Virginia, at age 82.4 She was buried on 7 October 1951 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.4
      Nettie Blanch Hartley was also known as Blanch Nettie Raynes.4 Nettie Blanch Hartley was also known as Lettie B.6
Last Edited25 Apr 2012
Father*Thomas Jefferson Hartley4 b. c 1844
Mother*Amanda (?)4 b. c 1847

Children of Nettie Blanch Hartley and William Lewis "Will" Raynes

Citations

  1. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Katherine Raynes Wears, born September 5, 1893 in West Virginia, age 53y 1m 7d, w/o Harry Wears, age 55, d/o William Raynes (West Virginia) and Blanch Hartley (West Virginia), died October 12, 1946 in Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia. Informant C. H. Raynes. Buried October 14, 1946 in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia by C. H. Raynes.
  2. [S489] Census: 1880 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 109, June 23, 1880, HH#211-212
    Hartley, Thos. J., 36, farmer, OH PA OH
    wife Amanda M., 33, keeping house, WV PA MD
    daughter Emma J., 13, at home, WV OH VA [WV?]
    daughter Nettie B., 10, WV OH VA [WV?]
    daughter Abagail S., 8, WV OH VA [WV?]
    daughter Anna L., 6, WV OH VA [WV?]
    daughter Eliza L., 4, WV OH VA [WV?]
    son Clarence, 11/12, WV OH VA [WV?].
  3. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#45-46
    Raynes, William L., 49, married 22 years, WV OH WV
    wife Nettie B., 40, married 22 years, WV WV WV
    son Zerah, 20, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 18, WV WV WV
    daughter Katherine, 16, WV WV WV.
  4. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Blanch Nettie Raynes, born July 10, 1868 in West Virginia, widowed, age 83, d/o Thomas Hartley and Amanda Hartley, died October 5, 1951 in Poca, Putnam County, West Virginia. Informant Zerah Raynes [son]. Buried October 7, 1951 in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia by Charles S. Raynes.
  5. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 74, June 6, 1900, HH#66-67
    Raynes, Wm. L., Mar 1862, 38, married 12 years, WV WV WV
    wife Nettie, Jul 1869, 30, married 12 years, 5 children, 4 living WV WV WV
    daughter [error, son] Zerah, Jun 1889, 10 WV WV WV
    son Willard, Oct 1890, 9 WV WV WV
    daughter Kate, Sep 1893, 6 WV WV WV
    son Burnard, Nov 1896, 4 WV WV WV.
  6. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#109-111
    [next door to parents]
    Raynes, W. L., 57, WV OH WV
    Lettie B., 50, WV OH WV
    son Zero, 30, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 29, WV WV WV.
  7. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 5, 1900, HH#32-14
    Raynes, W. L., 69, age at first marriage 28, WV WV WV
    wife Nettie B., 59, age at first marriage 18, WV WV WV.
  8. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, William Lewis "Will" Raynes, b. Nov 1861, 18 mile Creek, Buffalo, West Virginia, d. 1947, m. 25 Sep 1888 Nettie B. Hartley at 18 mile creek, b. 1870, d/o Thomas Jefferson Hartley. Marriage was performed by S. V. Hartley, who was married to Aunt Amanda Raynes. Will was a carpenter who built bridges.
  9. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., p 8-49, 9-46 William Lewis Raynes, Jr., 1861-1947, m. 1888 Nettie Hartley.
  10. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, Ruby, d. young.
  11. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, W. Bernard Raynes, b. 12 Nov 1885, d. 19 Oct 1902, b. Old Bethel Cemetery.

Zerah Sharp Raynes1,2,3

M, b. 6 June 1889, d. June 1965
Family Explorer
     Zerah Sharp Raynes was born on 6 June 1889 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.5,2,6,1,4,7,3 He was the son of William Lewis "Will" Raynes and Nettie Blanch Hartley.4 Zerah Sharp Raynes married Dolly Barrows before 1926.8 Zerah Sharp Raynes married Rose Manette Conley circa 1926 in Putnam, West Virginia.7,8 Zerah Sharp Raynes died in June 1965 in Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia.5,3
     Zerah Sharp Raynes was Chief of Police in Nitro, West Virginia.9 Zerah Sharp Raynes was also known as Zero Raynes.4 He registered for the WWI Draft on on 5 June 1917 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.10 He began military service on 27 May 1918 in Columbus, Ohio.11 He registered for the WWII Draft on in 1942.2
Last Edited25 Aug 2008
Father*William Lewis "Will" Raynes4 b. 26 Mar 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947
Mother*Nettie Blanch Hartley4 b. Jul 1869, d. 5 Oct 1951

Child of Zerah Sharp Raynes and Dolly Barrows

Children of Zerah Sharp Raynes and Rose Manette Conley

Citations

  1. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#45-46
    Raynes, William L., 49, married 22 years, WV OH WV
    wife Nettie B., 40, married 22 years, WV WV WV
    son Zerah, 20, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 18, WV WV WV
    daughter Katherine, 16, WV WV WV.
  2. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Zerah Sharp Raynes
    Birth Date: 6 Jun 1889
    RESIDENCE: Putnam, West Virginia
    Birth: Buffalo, West Virginia
    Roll: WW2_2240227.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-31 Zerah Sharp Raynes, b. 6 Jun 1889 18 Mile Creek, Buffalo, WV, d. 26 Jun 1865/7 Nirro, WV, m. 1st Dolly Barrows, 2nd Rose Manette Conley, b. Charleston, WV 1901-1965
    Children by Dolly Barrows:
    Beatrice Lucille Raynes, b. 29 Dec 1908 Buffalo, WV, m. Lewis Calvin Crawford
    Children by Rose Manett Conley:
    11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls MT
    Mary Zee Raynes, b. 11 Sep 1928, m. #2 Frank Leslie Cunningham.
  4. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#109-111
    [next door to parents]
    Raynes, W. L., 57, WV OH WV
    Lettie B., 50, WV OH WV
    son Zero, 30, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 29, WV WV WV.
  5. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Zerah Raynes
    SSN: 235-09-0555
    Last Residence: 25143 Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States of America
    Born: 6 Jun 1889
    Died: Jun 1965
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951 ).
  6. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 74, June 6, 1900, HH#66-67
    Raynes, Wm. L., Mar 1862, 38, married 12 years, WV WV WV
    wife Nettie, Jul 1869, 30, married 12 years, 5 children, 4 living WV WV WV
    daughter [error, son] Zerah, Jun 1889, 10 WV WV WV
    son Willard, Oct 1890, 9 WV WV WV
    daughter Kate, Sep 1893, 6 WV WV WV
    son Burnard, Nov 1896, 4 WV WV WV.
  7. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 4, 1930, HH#25-7
    Raynes, Zerah S., 40, age at first marriage 36, WV WV WV
    Manette, 28, age at first marriage 24, WV WV WV
    William Max, 3 6/12, WV WV WV
    Mary Zerah, 1 6/12, WV WV WV.
  8. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-31 Zerah Sharp Raynes, b. 6 Jun 1889 18 Mile Creek, Buffalo, WV, d. 26 Jun 1865/7 Nitro, WV, m. 1st Dolly Barrows, 2nd Rose Manette Conley, b. Charleston, WV 1901-1965
    Children by Dolly Barrows:
    Beatrice Lucille Raynes, b. 29 Dec 1908 Buffalo, WV, m. Lewis Calvin Crawford
    Children by Rose Manett Conley:
    11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls MT
    Mary Zee Raynes, b. 11 Sep 1928, m. #2 Frank Leslie Cunningham.
  9. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, 10-31 Zera Sharp, b. June 1880-1965, m. Rose Manette
    Zerah Sharp Raynes was Chief of Police in Nitro, West Virginia.
  10. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Jerah Raynes
    City: Columbus
    County: Franklin
    State: Ohio
    Birthplace: West Virginia;United States of America
    Birth Date: 6 Jun 1889
    Race: Caucasian (White)
    Roll: 1832025
    DraftBoard: 1.
  11. [S1390] Ancestry.com: Ohio Soldiers in WWI, 1917-1918, Name: Zerah S. Raynes
    Race: White
    Birth Date: 6 Jun 1889
    Birth Location: Buffalo, West Virginia, USA
    Enlistment Date: 27 May 1918
    Enlistment County: Columbus
    Enlistment State: Ohio
    Enlistment Division: National Army LB 1
    Decorations and Awards: View Image
    Rank: View Image
    Advancement: View Image
    Comments: Co B 54 Engineers to Discharge Corporal 10 Apr 1919; Sergeant 1 July 1919; Sergeant, first class 1 July 1919. American Expeditionary Forces 28 June 1918 to 21 July 1919. Honorable discharge 17 Aug 1919.

Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes1,2,3

M, b. 14 October 1890
Family Explorer
     Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes was born on 14 October 1890 in Round Knob, Putnam, West Virginia.4,5,1,6,7,2,8,9 He was the son of William Lewis "Will" Raynes and Nettie Blanch Hartley.2 Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes married Frances Pausley circa 1928 in Putnam, West Virginia.9
     Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes registered for the WWI Draft on on 5 June 1917 in Putnam, West Virginia.5 He registered for the WWII Draft on in 1942.1
Last Edited2 Sep 2008
Father*William Lewis "Will" Raynes2 b. 26 Mar 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947
Mother*Nettie Blanch Hartley2 b. Jul 1869, d. 5 Oct 1951

Children of Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes and Frances Pausley

Citations

  1. [S743] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record, Name: Willard Hartley Raynes
    Birth Date: 14 Oct 1890
    RESIDENCE: Putnam, West Virginia
    Birth: Putnam, West Virginia
    Roll: WW2_2240227.
  2. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 15, 1920, HH#109-111
    [next door to parents]
    Raynes, W. L., 57, WV OH WV
    Lettie B., 50, WV OH WV
    son Zero, 30, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 29, WV WV WV.
  3. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
  4. [S1217] Familysearch Labs, Name: Willard Raynes
    Birth date: 14 Oct 1890
    Birth place: Putnam, West Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Father name: W. L.
    Father birth place:
    Age of father:
    Mother name: Nettie
    Mother birth place:
    Mother age:
    Christening date:
    Christening place:
    Paternal grandfather name:
    Maternal grandfather name:
    Paternal grandmother name:
    Maternal grandmother name:
    Death date:
    Age at death:
    Film number: 567279
    Digital GS number: 4228468
    Image number: 291
    Reference number: 237
    Source: County Records
    Collection: West Virginia Births 1853-1930.
  5. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Willard Hartley Raynes
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birthplace: West Virginia;United States of America
    Birth Date: 14 Oct 1890
    Race: Caucasian (White)
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0.
  6. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 74, June 6, 1900, HH#66-67
    Raynes, Wm. L., Mar 1862, 38, married 12 years, WV WV WV
    wife Nettie, Jul 1869, 30, married 12 years, 5 children, 4 living WV WV WV
    daughter [error, son] Zerah, Jun 1889, 10 WV WV WV
    son Willard, Oct 1890, 9 WV WV WV
    daughter Kate, Sep 1893, 6 WV WV WV
    son Burnard, Nov 1896, 4 WV WV WV.
  7. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#45-46
    Raynes, William L., 49, married 22 years, WV OH WV
    wife Nettie B., 40, married 22 years, WV WV WV
    son Zerah, 20, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 18, WV WV WV
    daughter Katherine, 16, WV WV WV.
  8. [S1389] Census: 1920 Brevard, Florida, Rockledge, District 3, January 21, 1920, HH#25-27
    Brown, Charles M. household
    visitor, Raynes, Willard H., 29, WV WV WV.
  9. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.

Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes1,2,3

F, b. 5 September 1893, d. 12 October 1946
Family Explorer
     Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes was born on 5 September 1893 in Putnam, West Virginia.4,1,2,5,6 She was the daughter of William Lewis "Will" Raynes and Nettie Blanch Hartley.2 Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes married Harry Russell Wears on 28 December 1917 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia; Katherine and Harry separated around 1931-1932 and Kathryn and children moved back to Buffalo to live with her parents (Will Raynes). Lewis, Maxine, and Phyllis attended Buffalo Academy.7,8,6 Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes died on 12 October 1946 at age 53.4,6 She was buried on 14 October 1946 in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia.4
      Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes was also known as Kathryn Pearl Raynes.6
Last Edited2 Sep 2008
Father*William Lewis "Will" Raynes2 b. 26 Mar 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947
Mother*Nettie Blanch Hartley2 b. Jul 1869, d. 5 Oct 1951

Children of Katherine Pearl "Kate" Raynes and Harry Russell Wears

Citations

  1. [S488] Census: 1900 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 74, June 6, 1900, HH#66-67
    Raynes, Wm. L., Mar 1862, 38, married 12 years, WV WV WV
    wife Nettie, Jul 1869, 30, married 12 years, 5 children, 4 living WV WV WV
    daughter [error, son] Zerah, Jun 1889, 10 WV WV WV
    son Willard, Oct 1890, 9 WV WV WV
    daughter Kate, Sep 1893, 6 WV WV WV
    son Burnard, Nov 1896, 4 WV WV WV.
  2. [S487] Census: 1910 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 158, April 18, 1910, HH#45-46
    Raynes, William L., 49, married 22 years, WV OH WV
    wife Nettie B., 40, married 22 years, WV WV WV
    son Zerah, 20, WV WV WV
    son Willard, 18, WV WV WV
    daughter Katherine, 16, WV WV WV.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, Katherine P. Raynes, b. Sep 1893, m. (divorced)
    Katherine and her 4 children moved back in with Will and Grandma who raised them.
  4. [S537] Death Records: WV Division of Culture and History, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx, Katherine Raynes Wears, born September 5, 1893 in West Virginia, age 53y 1m 7d, w/o Harry Wears, age 55, d/o William Raynes (West Virginia) and Blanch Hartley (West Virginia), died October 12, 1946 in Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia. Informant C. H. Raynes. Buried October 14, 1946 in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia by C. H. Raynes.
  5. [S491] Census: 1920 Putnam, West Virginia, Buffalo, District 102, January 16-17, 1920, HH#150-152
    Wears, H. R., 31, WV WV WV
    wife Katherine P., 26. WV WV WV
    daughter E. V., 8/12, WV WV WV.
  6. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-53 Kathryn Pearl Raynes, b. 5 Sep 1893 18 Mile Creek, WV, d. 12 Oct 1946 Buffalo, WV, m. Harry Russell Wears, 1888-1952 b. Pliny, d. Buffalo, WV
    Children:
    Harry Russell Wears, 1918-1919 Buffalo, WV
    Eloise Virginia Wears, b. 28 Dec 1919 Charleston, WV, m. John F. Gates Jr. of White Sulphur Springs WV
    Lewis Raynes Wears, b. 28 Jan 1922 Charleston WV, m. Betty Vane Massie 1924-1969
    Mary Maxine Wears, b. 7 May 1924 Charleston WV, m. Charles Andrew Baldwin
    Phyllis Jeanne Wears, b. 16 May 1928 Charleston WV, m. Arthur Paul Livesay.
  7. [S351] Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Name: Harry R Wears
    City: Not Stated
    County: Putnam
    State: West Virginia
    Birthplace: West Virginia;United States of America
    Birth Date: 3 Apr 1888
    Race: White
    Roll: 1992959
    DraftBoard: 0.
  8. [S164] Census: 1930 Kanawha, West Virginia, Charleston, District 30, April 2, 1930, HH#3-3
    Wears, Harry, 41, age at first marriage 29, WV WV WV
    wife Katherine, 36, age at first marriage 24, WV WV WV
    daughter Eloise, 10, WV WV WV
    son Lewis, 8, WV WV WV
    daughter Mary M., 5, WV WV WV
    daughter Phyllis J., 1 11/12, WV WV WV.

Rose Manette Conley1,2,3

F, b. 1901, d. 1965
Family Explorer
     Rose Manette Conley was born in 1901 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia.3 She married Zerah Sharp Raynes, son of William Lewis "Will" Raynes and Nettie Blanch Hartley, circa 1926 in Putnam, West Virginia.1,3 Rose Manette Conley died in 1965.3
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Children of Rose Manette Conley and Zerah Sharp Raynes

Citations

  1. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 4, 1930, HH#25-7
    Raynes, Zerah S., 40, age at first marriage 36, WV WV WV
    Manette, 28, age at first marriage 24, WV WV WV
    William Max, 3 6/12, WV WV WV
    Mary Zerah, 1 6/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 9-46, 10-31 Zera Sharp, b. June 1880-1965, m. Rose Manette.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-31 Zerah Sharp Raynes, b. 6 Jun 1889 18 Mile Creek, Buffalo, WV, d. 26 Jun 1865/7 Nitro, WV, m. 1st Dolly Barrows, 2nd Rose Manette Conley, b. Charleston, WV 1901-1965
    Children by Dolly Barrows:
    Beatrice Lucille Raynes, b. 29 Dec 1908 Buffalo, WV, m. Lewis Calvin Crawford
    Children by Rose Manett Conley:
    11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls MT
    Mary Zee Raynes, b. 11 Sep 1928, m. #2 Frank Leslie Cunningham.

William Max Raynes1,2,3

M, b. 24 September 1926
Family Explorer
     William Max Raynes married Virginia R. Greenwood.2,3 William Max Raynes was born on 24 September 1926 in Putnam, West Virginia.4,1,2 He is the son of Zerah Sharp Raynes and Rose Manette Conley.1
     William Max Raynes began military service on 21 March 1946 in Hamilton Field, California.4
Last Edited26 Aug 2008
Father*Zerah Sharp Raynes1 b. 6 Jun 1889, d. Jun 1965
Mother*Rose Manette Conley1 b. 1901, d. 1965

Children of William Max Raynes and Virginia R. Greenwood

Citations

  1. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 4, 1930, HH#25-7
    Raynes, Zerah S., 40, age at first marriage 36, WV WV WV
    Manette, 28, age at first marriage 24, WV WV WV
    William Max, 3 6/12, WV WV WV
    Mary Zerah, 1 6/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-31 Zerah Sharp Raynes, b. 6 Jun 1889 18 Mile Creek, Buffalo, WV, d. 26 Jun 1865/7 Nitro, WV, m. 1st Dolly Barrows, 2nd Rose Manette Conley, b. Charleston, WV 1901-1965
    Children by Dolly Barrows:
    Beatrice Lucille Raynes, b. 29 Dec 1908 Buffalo, WV, m. Lewis Calvin Crawford
    Children by Rose Manett Conley:
    11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls MT
    Mary Zee Raynes, b. 11 Sep 1928, m. #2 Frank Leslie Cunningham.
  3. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926 Nitro, WV, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls, MT.
    Children:
    Mark William Raynes
    Debra Louise Raynes
    Leslie Ellen Raynes
    Susan Lynn Raynes

    William Max Raynes is doing extensive research on his branch. He is living in Montana 1997.
  4. [S616] Ancestry.com: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Records, Name: William M Raynes
    Birth Year: 1926
    Race: White, citizen (White)
    Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
    State: West Virginia
    County or City: Kanawha
    Enlistment Date: 21 Mar 1946
    Enlistment State: California
    Enlistment City: Hamilton Field
    Branch: Air Corps
    Branch Code: Air Corps
    Grade: Private First Class
    Grade Code: Private First Class
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for Hawaiian Department
    Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
    Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC
    Education: 3 years of high school
    Civil Occupation: Student, High School, Academic or Copper Or Tinsmith* (Coppersmith. ) or Sheet Metal Worker* An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 07
    Weight: 475.

Mary Zerah Raynes1,2

F, b. 11 September 1928
Family Explorer
     Mary Zerah Raynes married Frank Leslie Cunningham.2 Mary Zerah Raynes was born on 11 September 1928 in Putnam, West Virginia.1,2 She is the daughter of Zerah Sharp Raynes and Rose Manette Conley.1
      Mary Zerah Raynes was also known as Mary Zee Raynes.2
Last Edited26 Apr 2012
Father*Zerah Sharp Raynes1 b. 6 Jun 1889, d. Jun 1965
Mother*Rose Manette Conley1 b. 1901, d. 1965

Family: Mary Zerah Raynes and Frank Leslie Cunningham

Citations

  1. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico, District 9, April 4, 1930, HH#25-7
    Raynes, Zerah S., 40, age at first marriage 36, WV WV WV
    Manette, 28, age at first marriage 24, WV WV WV
    William Max, 3 6/12, WV WV WV
    Mary Zerah, 1 6/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S1397] Book: "The Main Line Raynes", co-authored by William C. Raynes and Josephine Gould, 11 generations 1625-1975, 2nd Edition, published July 1997. Donated by Karen Raynes Beggs to John Teets, July 2008., 10-31 Zerah Sharp Raynes, b. 6 Jun 1889 18 Mile Creek, Buffalo, WV, d. 26 Jun 1865/7 Nitro, WV, m. 1st Dolly Barrows, 2nd Rose Manette Conley, b. Charleston, WV 1901-1965
    Children by Dolly Barrows:
    Beatrice Lucille Raynes, b. 29 Dec 1908 Buffalo, WV, m. Lewis Calvin Crawford
    Children by Rose Manett Conley:
    11-24 William Max Raynes, b. 24 Sep 1926, m. Virginia R. Greenwood, b. 1927 Great Falls MT
    Mary Zee Raynes, b. 11 Sep 1928, m. #2 Frank Leslie Cunningham.

Frances Pausley1,2

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Family Explorer
     Frances Pausley married Daniel "Dan" Bailey before 1922.1 Frances Pausley married Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes, son of William Lewis "Will" Raynes and Nettie Blanch Hartley, circa 1928 in Putnam, West Virginia.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012

Children of Frances Pausley and Daniel "Dan" Bailey

Children of Frances Pausley and Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes

Citations

  1. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel "Dan" Bailey1,2,3

M
Family Explorer
     Daniel "Dan" Bailey married Frances Pausley before 1922.3
Last Edited14 Jul 2008

Children of Daniel "Dan" Bailey and Frances Pausley

Citations

  1. [S1392] Obit: Thomas F. Bailey, Thomas F. Bailey
    MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey, 82, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Thursday, March 25, 2004.
    He was retired with the rank of colonel from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. He was born in Raymond City, W.Va., on Sept. 12, 1921.
    Colonel Bailey began his military career in the Army-Air Corps in World War II and flew 91 missions over Europe. He served during the Korean War in the Air Force until 1953. He then joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Fighter Group and retired in 1979 as Base Commander.
    He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Maxine (nee Davicino); dearest and loving father of Joan (Steven) Woida and Thomas F. (Marge) Bailey Jr.; proud grandfather of Todd and Scott Woida and Timothy R. and Thomas F. Bailey III; brother of Brook Raynes of Nitro; brother-in-law of Mary Frances Bailey.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Raynes and Dan Bailey; and brothers, Forest Raynes and Jack Bailey.
    He also is survived by other family and many friends.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or for Macular Degeneration Research c/o The Eye Institute, 925 N. 87th St. Milwaukee, WI 53226.
  2. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
  3. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.

Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey1,2,3

M, b. 12 September 1921, d. 25 March 2004
Family Explorer
     Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey married Maxine Davicino.1 Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey was born on 12 September 1921 in Raymond City, West Virginia.3,1 He was the son of Daniel "Dan" Bailey and Frances Pausley.3 Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey died on 25 March 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age 82.2,1
Last Edited14 Jul 2008
Father*Daniel "Dan" Bailey3
Mother*Frances Pausley3

Family: Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey and Maxine Davicino

Citations

  1. [S1392] Obit: Thomas F. Bailey, Thomas F. Bailey
    MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Thomas F. "Tomcat" Bailey, 82, of Milwaukee, Wis., died Thursday, March 25, 2004.
    He was retired with the rank of colonel from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. He was born in Raymond City, W.Va., on Sept. 12, 1921.
    Colonel Bailey began his military career in the Army-Air Corps in World War II and flew 91 missions over Europe. He served during the Korean War in the Air Force until 1953. He then joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Fighter Group and retired in 1979 as Base Commander.
    He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Maxine (nee Davicino); dearest and loving father of Joan (Steven) Woida and Thomas F. (Marge) Bailey Jr.; proud grandfather of Todd and Scott Woida and Timothy R. and Thomas F. Bailey III; brother of Brook Raynes of Nitro; brother-in-law of Mary Frances Bailey.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Raynes and Dan Bailey; and brothers, Forest Raynes and Jack Bailey.
    He also is survived by other family and many friends.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or for Macular Degeneration Research c/o The Eye Institute, 925 N. 87th St. Milwaukee, WI 53226.
  2. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
  3. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.

Jack L. Bailey1

M, b. 9 January 1923, d. 4 January 2003
Family Explorer
     Jack L. Bailey was born on 9 January 1923 in West Virginia.2,1 He was the son of Daniel "Dan" Bailey and Frances Pausley.2 Jack L. Bailey died on 4 January 2003 at age 79.3,1
      Jack L. Bailey was also known as Jack E. Bailey.3,2
Last Edited8 Sep 2008
Father*Daniel "Dan" Bailey2
Mother*Frances Pausley2

Citations

  1. [S903] Ancestry.com:, 9/8/2008, Postem on Ancestry.com by Jack L. Bailey Jr.:
    Jack L Bailey
    Added by JLBPHB on 8 Sep 2008
    His correct name is Jack L Bailey birth: 9 Jan 1923 death: 4 Jan 2003
    Please contact Jack L Bailey, Jr for more information e-mail address.
  2. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.
  3. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.

Brooks G. Raynes1,2

M, b. 16 June 1928, d. 9 January 2006
Family Explorer
     Brooks G. Raynes was born on 16 June 1928 in Putnam, West Virginia.3,1 He was the son of Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes and Frances Pausley.1 Brooks G. Raynes died on 9 January 2006 in Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia, at age 77.3,2 He was buried on 14 January 2006 in Mount Pleasant, Wirt, West Virginia.2
Last Edited14 Jul 2008
Father*Willard Hartley "Whitey" Raynes1 b. 14 Oct 1890
Mother*Frances Pausley1

Child of Brooks G. Raynes

Citations

  1. [S1387] Census: 1930 Putnam, West Virginia, Nitro, Pocatalico District, April 5, 1930, HH#55-37
    Raynes, W. H., 39, age at first marriage 37, WV WV WV
    wife Frances, 29, age at first marriage 19, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Thos F., 8, WV WV WV
    son Baily, Jack E., 7, WV WV WV
    son Raynes, Brooks, 1 10/12, WV WV WV.
  2. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
  3. [S27] Ancestry.com: Social Security Death Index, Name: Brooks Raynes
    SSN: 232-32-3406
    Last Residence: 25143 Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Born: 16 Jun 1928
    Died: 9 Jan 2006
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951 ).

Lisa Raynes1

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Family Explorer
     Lisa Raynes is the daughter of Brooks G. Raynes.1 Lisa Raynes married T. J. Estep.1
Last Edited26 Apr 2012
Father*Brooks G. Raynes1 b. 16 Jun 1928, d. 9 Jan 2006

Children of Lisa Raynes and T. J. Estep

Citations

  1. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.

T. J. Estep1

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Family Explorer
     T. J. Estep married Lisa Raynes, daughter of Brooks G. Raynes.1
Last Edited14 Jul 2008

Children of T. J. Estep and Lisa Raynes

Citations

  1. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.

Savannah Brook Estep1

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     Savannah Brook Estep is the daughter of T. J. Estep and Lisa Raynes.1
Last Edited14 Jul 2008
Father*T. J. Estep1
Mother*Lisa Raynes1

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  1. [S1391] Obit: Brooks G. Raynes, Brooks G. Raynes
    Brooks G. Raynes, 77, of Nitro was taken home to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2006.
    Brooks is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Raynes Estep and T.J. Estep of Malden. Brooks had two granddaughters, Savannah Brook Estep and Megan Reene Estep at home; step granddaughter, Joanie Meeker of Malden; and a step-grandson, T.J. Estep Jr. of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his companion, Vada Miller, and her children, Sandy Styles, Patty Crislip and Troy, Bob and Mike Miller. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Brooks was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Teays Valley. He worked for and retired from the city of Nitro. Brooks had survived many tragedies in life but had always made the best of the life he lived. He was well known and was loved by everyone who knew him or met him.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Willard ?Whitey? Raynes; his mother, Frances Pausley Bailey Raynes; and his brother, Thomas and Jack Bailey and Forrest Raynes.
    Thankfully, God decided to take Brooks home while doing one of the things he loved to do: fishing. He will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him, especially by Lisa who was and always be Daddy's Little Girl.
    Services will be noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, with the Rev. Millard Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow the services in Groundhog Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Wirt County, which was Brooks home away from home.
    Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro.
    Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
    Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.