The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Paul Oscar Franson^1,2,3,4

M, #501, b. 5 October 1888, d. 25 June 1965

Parents

Father	Charles Franson (b. about 1863)
Mother	Anne Sophia Bjorkman

Pedigree Link

Family: Ruby Francis DeVault (b. 20 October 1893, d. 10 September 1957)

Son	Paul Oscar Franson, Jr.+ (b. 1 June 1916, d. 18 March 1995)
Daughter	Carol DeVault Franson+ (b. 13 December 1921)

BASIC FACTS

Paul Oscar Franson was born on 5 October 1888 in Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.¹ He and Ruby Francis DeVault were married on 17 January 1914 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.^1,5 He died on 27 April 1965, at age 76, in Alabama.⁶ He died on 25 June 1965, at age 76, in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.^7,5 He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.⁸

Paul Oscar Franson had reference number 502. He was a Bookkeeper - seed store (1910); officer - US Army (1930); Colonel in US Army.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 423-48-0567, issued Alabama.⁷ He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Alabama (1910); Laramie County, Wyoming (1930.) California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957; (Ancestry.com):
Franson, P. O., Capt. Inf., 39 Male married born Aurora IL address: c/o Adj. General, USA Washington;
wife, Ruby D., 34 Female married born Morsey, MO;
child Paul O Franson Jr. age 11 male born Montgomery, AL;
child, Carol D. age 6 female born Camp Knox, KY;
Ship Name: Thomas;
Port of Arrival: San Francisco, California Mar. 17 1928;
Port of Departure: Manila, Philippines Feb. 15, 1928.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Montgomery Advertiser - Alabama Journal

Paul Franson Ends 43-Year Army Career
Top Guard Instructor Veteran Of Two Wars And Mexican Campaign
Up Through Ranks
Former Chief Of Staff For 5th Division Says Gen. Patton Was Tops
Col. Paul O. Franson, senior Army instructor for the Alabama National Guard, will retire from active duty today.
He is a veteran of 43 years of Army service, having risen from buck private to chief of staff of the 5th Division of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.'s Third Army in Europe during World War II.
Col. Franson, a native of Montgomery, hit the Normandy beaches with his division shortly after D-Day, in early July, 1944, and saw the battle against the Nazis from a front line position, through France and across Germany.
During the months of combat Franson often saw Patton daily, and became familiar with many top-ranking figures of the war in Europe - Generals Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and Britain's Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery among them.
Russian Award
Among many decorations won by Col. Franson is one given him by Soviet Russia after the 5th Division met the Russian armies at a point on the Austria-Czechoslovakian frontier.
Joining the Army as a private of the 2nd Infantry (Montgomery True Blues) May 5, 1905, he served with the Alabama Brigade on the Mexican Border and with the 31st (Dixie) Division during World War I.
Named Chief of Staff of the 5th Division April 30, 1942, Col. Franson was quickly shipped, with that division overseas, to Iceland, Northern Ireland and England.
Under Fire
As part of Patton's Third Army the 5th Division came under fire almost immediately they landed in France for the invasion.
They took part in the fierce fighting around St. Lo before driving across the Cherbourg Peninsular (sic) to cut off the German garrison at that French port from their communications with the German army.
"At that time Montgomery (Field Marshal Montgomery) and his British troops were magnificently withstanding several German heavy panzer divisions in the nearby Caen area," Franson said. He next described heavy battles in the Caumont area followed by a rapid thrust south of Rennes, and eastward through Angers, across the Seine and past Reims only to run out of gas and come to a full stop before Verdun.
Lost Chance
"This stop robbed us of the chance of taking the fortress of Metz, which had almost been evacuated by the retreating Germans," Franson said.
Col. Franson, as one of Patton's chiefs of staff, shares Patton's criticism about the way the Supreme Command failed to send the Third Army the gas they urgently needed, at Verdun.
"The Germans, seeing us gasless, re-fortified Metz and it took us months and cost us thousands of lives later to capture it," Franson states. "With gas we could have taken Metz. We were ready to go ahead and needed it more than other Armies which were stalled."
Soon after Metz had been taken, the 5th Division was detached from Patton's command and sent to help the hard-pressed First Army then facing the famous German 1944 attack in the snow shrouded hills of the Ardennes Forest. This was the "Battle of the Bulge" in the Bastogne area near Luxembourg.
Rejoining the Third Army the 5th "secretly" crossed the Rhine March 23, 1945 at Oppenheim, between Mainz and Mannheim and stormed Frankfort. This crossing of the river was done without artillery preparation.
The 5th's drive across Europe came to its final stop on its prearranged "deadline" in the area of a small Austrian town called Grafenau, near the Czechoslovak frontier.
Prefer U. S. Lines
"The oncoming Russians were pushing thousands of Germans towards us" Franson says, "and as a matter of fact most of these Germans were trying to get to us and behind our lines to escape the Russians." Franson said "our orders were, however to stop these Germans because they were considered Russian prisoners, so we closed our lines tight to stop them coming through." Franson said the thousands of defeated Germans were, therefore, squeezed in a narrow corridor between the American and Russian front lines.
Col. Franson received his Soviet decoration, the Order of the Red Star, a few days after this incident "in one of the most amazing investitures I have ever seen," he said.
The Russians sent for a copy of the American national anthem by 'plane and a band of their professional musicians played it that same night at the ceremony "about as well as I have ever heard it played," he said.
Several other officers received Soviet awards, flying into the Russian area, across the German "prison-camp corridor" for it. "They've put on more dog' for an investiture than any other Army I know," Franson said. "with the firing of guns, rockets, flares, machine guns, and everything else that had around."
Vodka and Food
Franson then described a typical Russian dinner which ended the ceremonies, with vodka and plenty to eat.
Franson said the "Russians soldiers all seemed very young - about 23 or 24 - and very smart and alert."
These are some of Franson's observations on famous generals:
Eisenhower - "A good diplomatic general."
Bradley - "A fine fighting general. He is the studious type. He does not say very much, but is the brain power behind strategic planning. When he speaks, what he says is d--- good."
Montgomery - "A first-rate soldier. He spoke to a large group of us senior officers a few weeks before the invasion. He lectured us one whole day on all he had learned from his successful fight against the Germans in Africa. He knew his stuff and is full of personality and driving power."
Patton His Idol
But Patton is the Colonel's idol. In his room he has picture of the General and also a picture of Patton's grave. "He was a great leader - and a driver," Franson says. "He was a 'soldier's general' visiting the front line almost daily on many occasions, and seeing for himself. Quite often he did not use profanity. Often he used it only as part of an 'act'. He was a great showman. His clothes and leather were always immaculate. He was always pushing onward."
Col. Franson said that Patton was "highly-strung" which was probably the reason for the GI face-slapping incident earlier in Italy. "He and just come from battle; his outfit's nose was bloody" Franson said, and he had seen his men with their stomachs out, their legs off, bleeding on the battle fields, and then saw others who were psycho - many of them, wards full of them, unscratched, but mentally sick - afraid and unnerved. Something probably snapped for a few minutes inside that highly-strung, power-driven, complex man which was Patton and he committed the mistake he later so bitterly regretted," Franson said.
Franson agreed that it was "the diplomatic general" Eisenhower, who "saved" Patton and kept him after this incident for his later victorious drive across Europe.
Until a permanent successor to Col. Franson is appointed, Col. L. E. Toole, now stationed in Birmingham, will assume the temporary duties of Chief Instructor to the Guard," the Military Department announced.
Col. Franson states that he intends to continue living in Montgomery during his retirement.

In 2005, Colonel Franson's medals were listed at auction:
Lot 358 : Pair to Colonel Paul O. Franson, Alabama National Guard: Army Commendation Medal, crimp-over-slot brooch, machine-engraved to "Paul O. Franson" ;
Auction Location: United States of America - 2005

GRAVE MARKER

FRANSON
(Main Stone)

Paul O. Franson, Sr.
Colonel U.S. Army
OCTOBER 5, 1888
JUNE 25, 1965. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Indianapolis Star; Indianapolis, Indiana; Sunday, 22 Nov 1925; Page 64; (Newspapers.com):

Fort Happenings
Mrs. Fanny DeVault of New Florence, Mo., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. O. Franson and Capt. Franson.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2006] 1930 Census, Wyoming, Laramie County
[S717] 1910 Census, Alabama, Montgomery
[S12400] Sons of the American Revolution, Index of Revolutionary Ancestors
[S6959] Genealogy prepared by Paul Oscar Franson, Jr. (in letter from Kay Collins Franson)
[S6958] Genealogy prepared by Paul Oscar Franson, Jr. (found in DeVault Tavern papers)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4729] Email from Patricia (Franson) Carey dated July 12, 2010

Family Explorer

Paul Oscar Franson, Jr.^1,2,3,4

M, #502, b. 1 June 1916, d. 18 March 1995

Parents

Father	Paul Oscar Franson (b. 5 October 1888, d. 25 June 1965)
Mother	Ruby Francis DeVault (b. 20 October 1893, d. 10 September 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Kathleen "Kay" Collins (b. 21 February 1918, d. 18 April 1991)

Daughter	Patricia "Patty" Franson+
Son	Paul Oscar Franson, III+
Daughter	Susan DeVault Franson (b. 19 September 1949, d. 15 September 2014)

BASIC FACTS

Paul Oscar Franson, Jr., was born on 1 June 1916 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama.¹ He and Kathleen "Kay" Collins were married on 26 April 1937 in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi.⁵ He died on 18 March 1995, at age 78, in Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida.⁶

Paul Oscar Franson, Jr., had reference number 503. He held the title Col. He was In army until 1961; professor of Social Science (history), Manatee Community College, Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida (1962-1963 school year.)^1,7 His Social Security Number was 360-03-4660, issued Illinois.⁶ He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Alabama (1920); Laramie County, Wyoming (1930.) World War II and Korea, U.S. Army, Colonel, retired January 1, 1960.⁷ He resided in Lived in Germany after the Korean War.⁷ He was educated Graduate of the University of Alabama (BA in 1930s, MA after 1960.)⁷ LETTER FROM PAUL OSCAR FRANSON, JR. TO MARY RUSSELL (DeVAULT) BUTCHER

Sorry my typist Nov. 25, 1983
fled for all day

Dear M R & Butch,
Sorry this took so long. This material I got from Carol & added to it. Also, we are leaving Wednesday on a 10 day cruse and I wanted to get something to you!
My father, myself and my brother-in-law Ernest were or are retired US Army Colonels, as is Ernest’s brother. His father retired as a Lt. Col. He graduated from the Citadel in Charleston. My son-in-law graduated from Geo. Washington in D.C. My son Paul graduated from Davidson. My daughter Patty will graduate in 1984 from U. of Ala. at Huntsville, where her son Michael graduated before enrolling at Columbia Seminary. By the way, he is on a two month exchange in Jamaica where he is one of two whites attending the Protestant Seminary. His letters indicate it is at least different!! Patty’s youngest is in his first year at Vanderbilt on a Navy ROTC Scholarship and is doing great. Her other one just enlisted in the Navy – usual example of high school football hero not adjusting to hard studying.
Carol’s daughter Judie graduated from Converse in S.C. and her son Jon from U. of Texas. He is Captain in Army.
Almost forgot. Our daughter Susan graduated from Fla. Presbyterian (now Eckerd) and has masters from U. of So. Fla. Kay & Carol went to Ala & Converse but decided getting married was easier than graduating.
I taught at Manatee J.C. for 16 years after retiring from army with 23 years service.
At Augusta Hospital a black Hindoo doctor told me nothing I didn’t know about my foot. I’ll have to get it cut again when it gets to where I can’t stand it. However my excellent surgeon will do it, not some young gools!
Regards, Paul.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1089] 1920 Census, Alabama, Montgomery County
[S2006] 1930 Census, Wyoming, Laramie County
[S12400] Sons of the American Revolution, Index of Revolutionary Ancestors
[S6959] Genealogy prepared by Paul Oscar Franson, Jr. (in letter from Kay Collins Franson)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8702] Letter from Susan DeVault Franson dated February 18, 2011

Family Explorer

Carol DeVault Franson^1,2

F, #503, b. 13 December 1921

Parents

Father	Paul Oscar Franson (b. 5 October 1888, d. 25 June 1965)
Mother	Ruby Francis DeVault (b. 20 October 1893, d. 10 September 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ernest Samusson, Jr., (b. 4 August 1918)

Adopted Daughter	Judith Carol "Judie" Samusson+
Son	Jon Leigh Samusson

BASIC FACTS

Carol DeVault Franson was born on 13 December 1921 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.¹ She and Ernest Samusson, Jr., were married on 4 June 1942 in Saint Louis or Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.^1,3

Carol DeVault Franson had reference number 504. She was enumerated on the census in Laramie County, Wyoming (1930.) She resided in San Antonio, Texas (2010.)⁴

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2006] 1930 Census, Wyoming, Laramie County
[S6959] Genealogy prepared by Paul Oscar Franson, Jr. (in letter from Kay Collins Franson)
[S4860] Email from William Paul Carey dated July 3, 2010

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Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain¹

F, #504, b. 22 October 1886, d. 27 April 1975

Parents

Father	Samuel Anderson Fain (b. 27 May 1847, d. 24 December 1906)
Mother	Rachel Jane "Jennie" Hicks (b. 31 December 1854, d. 14 July 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Edward Guerrant DeVault (b. 1 December 1880, d. 20 March 1964)

Son	Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr.+ (b. 21 April 1907, d. 1 September 1963)
Daughter	Blanche Fain "Fain" DeVault (b. 4 July 1909, d. 8 January 1935)
Daughter	Mary Russell DeVault+ (b. 2 March 1914, d. 11 December 2006)
Daughter	Jane Lochiel DeVault+ (b. 15 November 1919, d. 11 July 2008)

BASIC FACTS

Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain was born on 22 October 1884. She was born on 22 October 1886 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She and Edward Guerrant DeVault were married on 3 January 1906 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 She died on 27 April 1975, at age 88, in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain was also known as Martha Belle "Mattie" Fain.^6,2,7,8,9 She had reference number 505. She resided in Living in Arcadia, Sullivan Co., Tennessee before marriage.² She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, August 16, 1921

From Our Country Correspondents
ARCADIA
Mrs. E. G. DeVault and children were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hicks Friday.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, August 23, 1921

From Our Country Correspondents
ARCADIA
Mrs. E. G. Devault and daughters, Mary and Jane, have returned to their home at Bristol.

OBITUARY - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); April 28 & 29, 1975; page 6A; column 4-5; (Ancestry.com)

Martha DeVault
BRISTOL -- Mrs. Martha Fain DeVault of 812 Sixth Street, died unexpectedly in her home at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
A native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County in the Bristol area, she was the widow of the late E. G. DeVault, Sr., who died March, 1964.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and a member of the Shamrock Garden Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nolden (Mary) Butcher of Bristol and Mrs. Casto (Jane) Ramsey of Abingdon, Va.; one sister, Miss Grace Fain of Kingsport; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S8626] Letter from Frank B. Fain, dated April 17, 1974
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5835] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (prepared after 1995)
[S8679] Letter from Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher dated July 24, 2001
[S2505] Bible Pages - Frederick Russell DeVault
[S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S4088] Descendants of Martha Belle Fain prepared by Sherri Schappert
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County

Family Explorer

Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr.^1,2,3,4

M, #505, b. 21 April 1907, d. 1 September 1963

Parents

Father	Edward Guerrant DeVault (b. 1 December 1880, d. 20 March 1964)
Mother	Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain (b. 22 October 1886, d. 27 April 1975)

Pedigree Link

Family: Erma Estelle Millard (b. 30 March 1913, d. 18 October 1994)

Son	Frederick Russell "Russ or Russell" DeVault+ (b. 29 October 1941, d. 11 November 2016)
Son	Edward Guerrant "Ed" DeVault, III+ (b. 1 October 1947, d. 26 June 2019)

BASIC FACTS

Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr., was born on 21 April 1907 in Arcadia, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,5,6 He was born on 21 April 1908 in Arcadia, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ He and Erma Estelle Millard were married in June 1939 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Virginia.^2,8 He died on 1 September 1963, at age 56, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁹ He died on 1 September 1963, at age 56, in Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,10,6 He was buried in Leesburg, Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr., had reference number 506. His Social Security Number was 409-30-0264, issued Tennessee.⁷ He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) He was educated Attended Kings College and the University of Tennessee.⁹ He was an Employed at Holston Defense, Sullivan Co., Tennessee; farmed the DeVault Tavern lands.¹¹ He resided in Living in the DeVault Tavern, Leesburg, Washington County, Tennessee (~1950 until his death.)^12,11 OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Wednesday, September 4, 1963; page 8; (Ancestry.com)
Edward G. Devault
Edward Guerrant Devault, father of Times-News Sunday Editor Frederick Russell (Russ) Devault, died in Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Sunday at the age of 56.
A farmer in Leesburg Community of Washington County, he was a member of a Presbyterian Church in Bristol. He attended Kings College and the University of Tennessee.
In addition to the newspaperman son, survivors include his wife; another son, Edward III; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Devault, Sr. of Bristol; and two sisters, Mrs. Castro Ramsey, Emory, Va., and Mrs. Noland Butcher, Bristol.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon in Leesburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Leesburg Cemetery.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City, Tennessee); September 2, 1963:

DEVAULT. EDWARD GUERRANT JR. -- Funeral services for Edward Guerrant DeVault, 56, Leesburg, who died Sunday in Memorial Hospital will be at 3:30 p. m. Monday at Leesburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ferguson Wood, the Rev. John Yelton and the Rev. Lee Carico officiating. Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Carson, Don Harris, Robert Rankin, Horace Rankin, Tom Fox, Mack Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Leesburg Presbyterian Church and W. F. Hicks, Charles Lowry, Francis Hines, Virgil Bell, Guy Harris, Robert Hannabas, John Crookshanks, Robert Clark, Joe Bacon, Will Rankin, Bert Wolfe, Pierce Fleenor, Richard Knight and Joe Chase. The body was returned to the home Sunday and was removed to the church Monday to lie in state. Dillow-Taylor is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

EDWARD GUERRANT
DEVAULT, JR.
APR. 21, 1907 - SEPT 1, 1963.

Citations

[S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S7829] Grave Marker - Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr., Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8679] Letter from Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher dated July 24, 2001
[S9955] Obituary - Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr
[S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
[S3178] Conversation with Edward Guerrant DeVault, III, November 2010
[S5835] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (prepared after 1995)

Family Explorer

Blanche Fain "Fain" DeVault^1,2,3

F, #506, b. 4 July 1909, d. 8 January 1935

Parents

Father	Edward Guerrant DeVault (b. 1 December 1880, d. 20 March 1964)
Mother	Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain (b. 22 October 1886, d. 27 April 1975)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Blanche Fain "Fain" DeVault was born on 4 July 1909 in Arcadia, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,4 She died on 8 January 1935, at age 25, in Catawba Sanatorium, Salem, Virginia.^5,4,6 She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷

Blanche Fain "Fain" DeVault had reference number 507. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, August 23, 1921

From Our Country Correspondents
ARCADIA
Mrs. M. L. Hicks was the hostess of a beautifully planned dinner Saturday. The guest of honor was Mrs. G. R. Norman, of Williamson, W. Va. Those, with Mrs. Norman, enjoying Mrs. Hicks' hospitality were: Fain Devault, of Bristol; Mrs. S. P. Fain, Maude and Edith Johnson, Grace Fain, Ada Hicks, Janie and Kathleen Hicks.

Mrs. G. R. Norman returned to her home at Williamson, W. Va., Sunday.

Notes for the above article:
- Mrs. M. L. Hicks is Mary Rachel (Fain) Hicks, wife of Mack Lynn Hicks.
- Mrs. G. R. Norman is Mary J. (Johnson) Norman wife of George Reuben Norman. The Normans, born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, were living in West Virginia at the time this article was written. They later returned to Sullivan County. It is not known if Mary J. (Johnson) Norman was related to the Fains and/or the Hicks.
- Fain DeVault is Blanche Fain "Fain" DeVault, daughter of Edward Guerrant and Martha Belle "Mattie" (Fain) DeVault. Fain's mother, Martha Belle (Fain) DeVault, and Mary Rachel (Fain) Hicks are sisters. This same news article says that Martha Belle (Fain) DeVault and daughters Mary and Jane were visiting in this same area over the same weekend. I don't know why they are not listed as dinner guests.
- Mrs. S. P. Fain is Ada (Ketron) Fain, widow of Samuel Perry Fain. Samuel was a brother of Mary Rachel (Fain) Hicks, Martha Bell (Fain) DeVault and Grace Fain.
- Maude and Edith Johnson are sisters of Mary J. (Johnson) Norman.
- Grace Fain is the sister of Mary Rachel (Fain) Hicks and Martha Belle (Fain) DeVault.
- Ada Hicks is Drusilla Ada Hicks, daughter of James Mitchell and Margaret Susan "Maggie" (Bond) Hicks.
- Janie and Kathleen [sic] Hicks are Janie Caroline Hicks and Martha Katherine Hicks, daughters of Mack Lynn and Mary Rachel (Fain) Hicks. Sisters, Janie and Katherine Hicks, are cousins of Ada Hicks.

LETTER FROM BLANCE FAIN "FAIN" DEVAULT TO HER MOTHER, MARTHA ISABEL "MATTIE" (FAIN) DEVAULT, DECEMBER 17, 1934

This is an especially sad letter as it was written just three weeks before Fain passed away. The letter was sent from the Catawba Sanatorium, Virginia.

Sun night
Dear Mother,
Dady was here this aft. I was glad to see him, the Martins came. I was glad to see them but wish they had gone out sooner so I could talk to Dad. Dady said he would see about Xmas cards.
I want you to get something for Mary Jane enclosing card. I thought maybe she wanted a little sweater or blouse or some little trick you can put it in with other & get some thing that costs more. Mrs. Martin talks her head off.
Don't forget to tell all to send my presents. Dady wanted to know what I wanted for Xmas. I do hope you all won't spend much on me.
I am trying to write on my mirror.
Love Fain

OBITUARY

Funeral services for Miss Fain DeVault, 25, popular young Bristol woman who died Tuesday afternoon at Catawba Sanitorium, where she had been a patient for sixteen months, will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. DeVault, 612 Sixth street. Her parents had been with her for ten days, and were at her bedside at the time of her death. Services will be in charge of Rev. H. H. Thompson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. Dan Graham, Blountville, Tenn., and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Active pall bearers: Frank Winston, Berkeley Rucker, LeRoy Roberts, Nolden Butcher and Charles Martin.
Honorary pall bearers: (very long list) ... Margaret Hughlett.
Miss DeVault was one of Bristol's most attractive young women, and was very popular among the younger set. Before being admitted to the sanitorium she was an active member of the First Presbyterian church. She received her education at Tennessee high school, graduating with the class of '27, and Virginia Intermont College where she graduated in the class of '29.
She taught for three years in a Sullivan county school near Kingsport.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. DeVault; two sisters, Mary and Jane, and one brother, E. G. DeVault, Jr.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S8679] Letter from Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher dated July 24, 2001
[S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S2505] Bible Pages - Frederick Russell DeVault
[S9552] Obituary - Blanche Fain DeVault

Family Explorer

Mary Russell DeVault^1,2

F, #507, b. 2 March 1914, d. 11 December 2006

Parents

Father	Edward Guerrant DeVault (b. 1 December 1880, d. 20 March 1964)
Mother	Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain (b. 22 October 1886, d. 27 April 1975)

Pedigree Link

Family: James Nolden "Butch" Butcher (b. 16 December 1908, d. 22 October 1988)

Daughter	Martha Fain Butcher+
Son	James Nolden Butcher, Jr.+

BASIC FACTS

Mary Russell DeVault was born on 2 March 1914 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee. She and James Nolden "Butch" Butcher were married on 7 December 1935 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 11 December 2006, at age 92, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Mary Russell DeVault had reference number 508. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) She resided in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1963, 1975.)^5,6 THANKSGIVING POSTCARD FROM MARY RUSSELL DEVAULT TO SAMUEL PAUL DEVAULT, November 26, 1922

Mr. S. P. DeVault
Jomesboro, Ten
R.F.D.

Dear uncle Paul
Hope you will have plenty of turkey and pies to eat Thanksgiving. I haven't forgotten that doll you promised me.
Love, Mary

LETTER FROM MARY RUSSELL (DEVAULT) BUTCHER TO DOUGLAS DEVAULT ROSEBOROUGH AND WIFE

D.D. - Babs
I am reduced to using this to write on. Jane said Betty Lou called and said you were riding in a brand new Cadillac. If so, please forgive me for not knowing and I'll forgive you for not taking my picture in it. Could have used for Xmas cards.
Jane asked me what the other D in your name was. I was little and asked your mother about Uncle Doug's and she said it was Douglas Dearie.
Is it true Mary Lee has a built in alarm clock? And can program it to awaken her at any time?
Just as soon as I can, I'll Zerox Leesburg History. Jane, too, wants you to straighten out some confusing family matters. D.D. that clock in bar room is not Daddy's clock. (I did not lie on purpose.) Jane has his and it's much more delicately fashioned. And don't tell her she'll kill me, her birthday is 11-15-19. She was just past two and recovering from bronical (Sp?) pneumonia so Daddy & Mama could come down on train for one day for Aunt Mary's wedding. And who ever put down Mama's birthday wrong? She & Uncle Up born same year. Oct 22, 1884, Mama's and Uncle Up 3-9-1884 (Grandpa's Bible). And Aunt Mary & Uncle Doug's wedding, 12-28-1921.
Please now D.D. Please if that's wrong correct me.
Was over home one night when census taker had come back to finish his job. And you never heard anything come up to it. Dad would run back to kitchen asking Mama about our ages, etc and she'd make up something trying to shove off C.T.
I'll quit now. Arm is broken writing sympathy cards. Butch's sister at Old Hickory died. And they have a big family connection. I had only Paralyzed Veterans cards to use. Thank you again for everything: coming by; my supper; papers; Bab's patience and hauling up garbage. Love Always, Your idiot Tennessee Cousin.

BIOGRAPHY OF MARY RUSSELL (DEVAULT) BUTCHER

My first job was working for Kelly and Green learning to cut and process film, etc. It was a well-known and very fine establishment with excellent photo- graphs. My second job was as a saleslady at Fancette Co., Bristol, Tennessee (China, Silver, Glassware). My third work was as a secretary for J. W. Selfe & Co., Bristol, Tennessee (Insurance and Bonds).
Favorite Family and Holiday Foods: Angel Food Cake, Devil's Food Cake, Fruit Cake, Cheap Common Cake, Pound Cake, Rum Cake, Ambrosia (Layered Sliced Oranges - Freshly Ground Coconut) and Waldorf Salad (Apples, Grapes, Nuts, Boiled Salad Dressing). Thanksgiving: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Gravy, Cooked Cranberry Sauce, Scalloped Oysters, Tomato Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, Minced Meat Pie and Sweet Potatoes. Christmas: Ham and Turkey, Usual Veggies, Potato Salad, Boiled Custard and Rum Cake and Fruit Cake. Easter: Ham, Deviled Eggs, Potato Salad, Veggies, Pecan Pie and Brown Sugar Pies. Favorite Candy: Homemade Martha Washington, Seafoam, Taffy, Fudge, Peanut Butter Fudge, Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
"Syllabub": a favorite drink during the Civil War (whipped cream laced with fresh orange juice - from Grandma's 1869 Cook Book).
Mint Julip: (crushed fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon sugar, ice and 5 teaspoons brandy).
Sickness: Caster Oil, Calomel, Camphor dissolved in whiskey for bathing forehead and chest. Cough and Congestion: spread hog lard on a piece of flannel; heat in oven; take out and sprinkle nutmeg lightly on cloth; put on chest under night clothes.
Owners of the DeVault Inn and Tavern: The DeVault Inn and Tavern was built by Frederick Davault (as he spelled his name). The work was completed in 1822. After Frederick's death, the Inn and Tavern was inherited by his son, John DeVault. John built a home across the street and moved his family there. John sold the Tavern to Jacob Fetter. Mr. Fetter could not pay for it so John took the Tavern back and gave Jacob Fetter land on Lovers Lane. John's son, Frederick Russell DeVault (generally known as Russell), inherited the Tavern from his father and brother, John Baker DeVault.
Many of our family were farmers and cattlemen; some were prominent preachers, evangelists and college and university professors; and some were (and are now) physicians and surgeons, teaching and practicing at the University of Virginia, at Mayo and as family doctors. Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander (whose great-great-grandmother, Louisa DeVault Rankin, daughter of Frederick Davault) was also Secretary of Education in President Bush's cabinet.

Mary DeVault Butcher

Note: Mary DeVault Butcher was interviewed by Sarah DeVault Gunnin as Sarah was preparing to attend East Tennessee University again after the birth of her son, Davis Gunnin. She had already completed an interview, but was asked for more information.

OBITUARY

Mary Butcher - JOHNSON CITY
Mary Russell DeVault Butcher, age 92, died Monday, December 11, 2006 at her home in Johnson City.
Mrs. Butcher had also resided in Bristol, TN and Leesburg, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Martha Fain DeVault and her husband of fifty years, James Nolden Butcher. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Churches in Bristol and Leesburg. Mrs. Butcher's interest in the history of Washington County ranged from her activity in the State of Franklin DAR to opening her home, the DeVault Tavern, to tour groups and historical organizations including the Governor's School.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Casto Ramsey of Abingdon, VA ; two children, Martha B. Crowe, of the home and Jim Butcher of Bristol, TN; four granddaughters, Elizabeth and Maggie Crowe, both of Johnson City, Cassie Peters, Mechanicsville, VA and Jamie Butcher, Princeton, NJ; and one great grandson, Thomas Noah Peters, Mechanicsville, VA.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Leesburg with Dr. David Wadsworth officiating.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers are encouraged to make donations to the memorial fund of their choice.
Condolences may be sent to the Butcher family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 753-3821. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

BUTCHER - DEVAULT
Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. DeVault announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Russell, to Mr. James Nolden Butcher, on Saturday, December the seventh, nineteen hundred and thirty-five, Johnson City, Tennessee.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11307] Obituary - Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher
[S11183] Obituary - Martha Belle "Mattie" (Fain) DeVault
[S9955] Obituary - Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr

Family Explorer

James Nolden "Butch" Butcher¹

M, #508, b. 16 December 1908, d. 22 October 1988

Parents

Father	James B. Butcher (d. 1959)
Mother	Leona Catherine Farless (d. 1 May 1973)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Russell DeVault (b. 2 March 1914, d. 11 December 2006)

Daughter	Martha Fain Butcher+
Son	James Nolden Butcher, Jr.+

BASIC FACTS

James Nolden "Butch" Butcher was born on 16 December 1908 in McMinnville, Warren Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4 He was born on 16 December 1909 in McMinnville, Warren Co., Tennessee.⁴ He and Mary Russell DeVault were married on 7 December 1935 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 22 October 1988, at age 79, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

James Nolden "Butch" Butcher had reference number 509. He resided in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee; Leesburg, Washington Co., Tennessee (~1969.)⁶ His Social Security Number was 413-10-5233, issued Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ He was educated Attended the University of Tennessee; graduate of King College, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵ He was an Employed by the Tennessee Eastman Company (35 years of service.)⁵ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, October 24, 1988

JAMES N. BUTCHER
James Nolden Butcher, 79, Rt. 6, Jonesborough, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1988, in Johnson City Medical Hospital.
He was a native of McMinnville and a son of the late J. B. and Leona Farless Butcher.
Mr. Butcher attended the University of Tennessee and was a graduate of King College, Bristol. He played football at both schools.
He was retired from Tennessee Eastman Co., after more than 35 years service.
Mr. Butcher was a charter member of Rosemont Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon and trustee. He was also an elder in Leesburg Presbyterian Church.
He was a member of Leesburg Ruritan.
Survivors include his wife, Mary DeVault Butcher, one son, Jim Butcher, Bristol; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Crowe, Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Denton and Mrs. Nannie Fairbanks, both of McMinnville, and Mrs. Eunice Harris, Old Hickory; and four grandchildren.
Dillow-Taylor (753-3821)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press, October 24, 1988

DILLOW-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME
Jonesborough
James N. Butcher
Funeral services for James Nolden Butcher, 79, Rt. 6, Jonesborough, who died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1988, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Leesburg Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Katherine White and Charles Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ed DeVault, Ferrell Stuphin, Charles "Skip" Ramsey, Don Harris, Tim Harris and Raymond Archer, Clyde Bacon, Robert Rankin, Jack Keys, Herbert Armantrout, Guy Harris, Horace Rankin, Gary Stone, W. C. Going, the members of the Leesburg Ruritan and members of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church Session. Those who wish may make memorials to the Leesburg Presbyterian Church or King College. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Dillow-Taylor is in charge of the arrangements. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

BUTCHER - DEVAULT
Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. DeVault announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Russell, to Mr. James Nolden Butcher, on Saturday, December the seventh, nineteen hundred and thirty-five, Johnson City, Tennessee.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S8679] Letter from Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher dated July 24, 2001
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S5835] Genealogy prepared by Douglas DeVault Roseborough (prepared after 1995)
[S10626] Obituary - James Nolden Butcher
[S3178] Conversation with Edward Guerrant DeVault, III, November 2010

Family Explorer

Jane Lochiel DeVault^1,2,3,4

F, #509, b. 15 November 1919, d. 11 July 2008

Parents

Father	Edward Guerrant DeVault (b. 1 December 1880, d. 20 March 1964)
Mother	Martha Isabell "Mattie" Fain (b. 22 October 1886, d. 27 April 1975)

Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Casto "Casto or Cas" Ramsey (b. 6 August 1920, d. 20 December 2008)

Daughter	Mary Fain Ramsey+
Son	Charles Hilman "Skip" Ramsey
Daughter	Rebecca Jane Ramsey (b. 8 February 1956, d. 8 February 1956)

BASIC FACTS

Jane Lochiel DeVault was born on 15 November 1919 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,5 She was born on 15 November 1920 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² She and Charles Casto "Casto or Cas" Ramsey were married on 8 May 1944 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She died on 11 July 2008, at age 88, in Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸

Jane Lochiel DeVault had reference number 510. She resided in Emory, Washington Co., Virginia (1963); Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia (1975, 2006.)^2,9,10,11 She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) Her Social Security Number was 415-03-8470, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.⁵ Newland says that Jane was born in November of 1920. However, since she appears in the 1920 Census (taken in January of 1920), I have assumed that she was born in 1919.

OBITUARY

Jane Lochiel DeVault Ramsey
Mrs. Jane Lochiel DeVault Ramsey passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon.
Mrs. Ramsey was the daughter of the late Edward Guerrant DeVault and Martha Fain DeVault. She attended King College and was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Jane Ramsey, her brother, Edward DeVault and her sister Mary DeVault Butcher.
Mrs. Jane DeVault Ramsey is survived by her husband, Charles Casto Ramsey; one son, Charles “Skip” Hilman Ramsey, Damascus, VA; one daughter, Mary Fain Ramsey and her husband Lewis Purifoy, Charlottesville, VA; one neice, Martha Butcher Crowe; three nephews, James Butcher, Ed and Russell DeVault; two grandchildren, Anna Ramsey Purifoy and Layla Anne Smith; and three great grandchildren Izabella, Solana, and Nyellie Smith. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Ruby Zieg, her children Steve and Randy Zieg, and Karla Cline, their children and grandchildren.
A graveside service for Mrs. Jane DeVault Ramsey will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1 pm at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, TN. The family will receive friends at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 301 East Valley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 or Grace Rehabilitation Center, 600 Walden Rd., Abingdon, VA 24210.

Citations

[S2453] Article - "Frederick DeVault", by Martha (Butcher) Crowe; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8679] Letter from Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher dated July 24, 2001
[S8644] Letter from Jane (DeVault) Ramsey dated July 30, 2001
[S10647] Obituary - Jane Lochiel (DeVault) Ramsey
[S11307] Obituary - Mary Russell (DeVault) Butcher
[S11183] Obituary - Martha Belle "Mattie" (Fain) DeVault
[S9955] Obituary - Edward Guerrant DeVault, Jr

Family Explorer

Joseph A. Duncan¹

M, #510, b. 1 June 1815, d. 15 May 1887

Parents

Father	Joseph Duncan, II (b. 6 January 1788, d. 10 July 1860)
Mother	Molly "Polly" Allison (b. 24 July 1787, d. 28 January 1857)

Pedigree Link

Family: Martha E. F. Carpenter (b. 20 January 1832, d. 4 September 1899)

Daughter	Mary S. Duncan (b. about 1854)
Son	Joseph A Duncan (b. about 1857)
Son	Benjamin F. Duncan+ (b. 28 September 1861, d. 13 December 1934)
Son	Robert Allison Duncan (b. 16 September 1864, d. 9 November 1913)
Daughter	Martha Ann Duncan (b. about 1867)
Daughter	Fannces C. "Fanny" Duncan (b. about 1870, d. 19 July 1955)
Daughter	Charlotte F. Duncan (b. about 1872)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph A. Duncan was born on 1 June 1815 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He and Elizabeth DaVault were married on 13 October 1842.^2,4 He and Martha E. F. Carpenter were married in May 1853.² He died on 15 May 1887, at age 71.^5,6 He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was buried in Fullens Depot.²

Joseph A. Duncan had reference number 511. He was In the mercantile business in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his brother, James W. Duncan.¹ He was enumerated on the census in Cooke Co., Tennessee (1850.) Joseph was often called "Joseph Jr." even though he seems to be the third Joseph in a row.

After Elizabeth died, Joseph married Martha E. F. Carpenter. They had seven children.

Newland DeVault reported that Joseph Duncan was buried at Fullens Depot. This is incorrect, Joseph and family are buried in the plot purchased by his brother, James W. Duncan for James' first wife, Mary Ann (Davault) Duncan at Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina. However, a hand-written Duncan family record, kept in a Walker family Bible, says that Joseph died at Fullens Depot in Greene County. It may be that he died while on a visit to Greene County and his body was taken back to North Carolina and buried in Elmwood Cemetery. Another possibility is that the Bible record is confusing Joseph Duncan with his brother, James W. Duncan. James is buried at the Chuckey Methodist Episcopal Church in Greene County. This church is located very near Fullens Depot.

Note: The Walker Family Bible may have belonged to Henry Walker, husband of Hester Jane Duncan. This would possibly explain why a Duncan family record was placed in the Walker Bible.

GRAVE MARKER

JOSEPH DUNCAN
BORN
JUNE 1, 1815
DIED
MAY 15, 1887. He and Elizabeth DaVault had children in No Children.⁷

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6725] Genealogy prepared by Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson (email address), Source Medium: Book
[S8535] I.G.I. Version 4.19
[S5363] Genealogy prepared by boydbearclctr (Ancestry.com)
[S2905] Cemetery Records - Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina
[S6726] Genealogy prepared by Mary Ann (Duncan) Dobson (email address)
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Nancy Kitzmiller^1,2,3,4,5

F, #511, b. 1 December 1825, d. 30 August 1897

Parents

Father	David Kitzmiller (b. 11 October 1799, d. 3 July 1895)
Mother	Elizabeth "Eliza" Hughes (b. 21 October 1800, d. 20 June 1888)

Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Kitzmiller Davault (b. 8 June 1824, d. 25 March 1897)

Daughter	Mary A. Davault+ (b. 15 January 1849, d. 1 May 1930)
Son	Frederick William "Fred" DeVault+ (b. 1 June 1851, d. 27 June 1939)
Daughter	Sarah A. Davault (b. 4 April 1858, d. 3 May 1871)

BASIC FACTS

Nancy Kitzmiller was born on 1 December 1825 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^6,7,1,8 She and Samuel Kitzmiller Davault were married on 20 April 1848 in At the home of the bride's parents, near Buffalo Ridge, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 30 August 1897, at age 71.^6,7,1 She was buried in Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee (V.)⁷

Nancy Kitzmiller had reference number 512. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850 - 1880.) GRAVE STONE

NANCY DEVAULT
BORN
DEC. 1, 1825
DIED
AUG. 30, 1897
"A tender mother and a
faithful friend." Double wedding with Nancy's sister, Julia, and Julia's husband Peter Yoakley.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S8230] Grave Marker - Nancy DeVault, Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Frederick William "Fred" DeVault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

M, #512, b. 1 June 1851, d. 27 June 1939

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller Davault (b. 8 June 1824, d. 25 March 1897)
Mother	Nancy Kitzmiller (b. 1 December 1825, d. 30 August 1897)

Pedigree Link

Family: Laura Adelaide Martin (b. 28 August 1857, d. 21 January 1934)

Daughter	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault+ (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)
Son	James Lafton "Jim" DeVault+ (b. 5 September 1876, d. 5 September 1905)
Son	Robert R. "Bobbie" DeVault (b. 19 November 1878, d. 5 November 1886)
Daughter	Mary Ettie DeVault (b. 1 June 1881, d. 16 January 1936)
Daughter	Virginia Maude "Vertie" DeVault+ (b. 31 July 1884, d. 2 July 1979)
Son	Robert Martin DeVault+ (b. 1 November 1886, d. 16 December 1928)
Son	Samuel Henry DeVault, PhD. (b. 1 July 1889, d. 22 June 1974)
Son	Frederick William DeVault, Jr.+ (b. 6 May 1893, d. 9 June 1971)
Son	Foy Niles DeVault (b. 27 February 1900, d. 24 April 1984)

BASIC FACTS

Frederick William "Fred" DeVault was born on 1 June 1851 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.² He and Laura Adelaide Martin were married on 2 October 1873.³ He died on 27 June 1939, at age 88, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,12,13 He was buried in Gray Community Cemetery, Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.^14,15,12

Frederick William "Fred" DeVault had reference number 513. He held the title Rev. He was educated Teacher and preacher.^1,2 He resided in Farm at Cedar Creek.¹ He was Working on farm (1870); farmer - general farming (1880, 1910 - 1930); thirteenth pastor of Buffalo Ridge Church (February 24, 1905 - May 25, 1910.)^{1,2,5,6,7,9,11} He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880, 1900 - 1930.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday August 8, 2016

1895 Spurgin news in spotlight (by Bob Cox) (excerpt)

According to History of Washington County, Tennessee (Joyce and W. Eugene Cox, The Overmountain Press, 2001), John R. Spurgin was appointed postmaster of the little community of Spurgin on July 24, 1889. The next and last individual to occupy the office was Frederick W. DeVault, who took over it on February 4, 1893. The post office was discontinued and its papers moved to Jonesborough on November 30, 1900.

OBITUARY - (Tennessee); June 28, 1939:

REV. FRED W. DEVAULT
The Rev. Fred W. DeVault, 88, died last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. G. F. Sylvester of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be held at Buffalo Ridge Memorial church at Grays Station Thursday at 2 p. m., with the Rev. S. P. DeVault in charge.
Pallbearers: Charles Fitzgerald, Roy Martin, Sydney Martin, James Isenberg, D. S. Painter and John N. Wright.
Honorary pallbearers: Dewey Cox, Dayton Cox, Lawrence Hodges, Prof. R. L. Hodges, John Brickley, Charles Dove, R. L. Conner, Roy Hall, Raymond Hall, Bruce Wine, Chris Wine, Boyde Gray, J. P. Gray, John Isenberg, David Isenberg and H. W. Stegall.
Flower bearers: Mrs. Roy Martin, Mrs. Charles Fitzgerald, Mrs. Alice Wine, Mrs. Sue Wine, Mrs. H. W. Stegall, Mrs. Boyd Gray. Mrs. J. P. Gray, Mrs. Creola Maden, Mrs. Lawrence Hodges, Miss Sallie Dickson, Miss Alice Gray, Mrs. George Wine, Mrs. John Bickley and Mrs. John N. Wright.
Survivors include three sons, Troy [should be Foy] of Grays Station, Fred W. Jr., of Jonesboro, and Dr. Samuel H. of Wyattsville [Hyattsville], Md., and two daughters, Mrs. G. F. Sylvester of Jonesboro and Mrs. R. L. Galloway of Boones Creek.
The Rev. DeVault was a retired Baptist minister and was known widely in East Tennessee.

GRAVE MARKER

FRED W.
DeVAULT, SR.
JUNE 1, 1851
JUNE 27, 1939. Three of the children of Henry Addison Martin and Matilda Brown (Andrew F. Martin, William K. Martin and Laura Adelaide Martin) married descendants of Henry Dewald.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S12685] WFT V06T0823
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S3780] Death Certificate - Rev. Frederick William "Fred" DeVault
[S5112] Genealogy prepared by Bernie Gray
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Laura Adelaide Martin^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #513, b. 28 August 1857, d. 21 January 1934

Parents

Father	Henry Addison Martin (b. 1817)
Mother	Matilda Brown (b. 16 October 1817, d. 10 March 1883)

Pedigree Link

Family: Frederick William "Fred" DeVault (b. 1 June 1851, d. 27 June 1939)

Daughter	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault+ (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)
Son	James Lafton "Jim" DeVault+ (b. 5 September 1876, d. 5 September 1905)
Son	Robert R. "Bobbie" DeVault (b. 19 November 1878, d. 5 November 1886)
Daughter	Mary Ettie DeVault (b. 1 June 1881, d. 16 January 1936)
Daughter	Virginia Maude "Vertie" DeVault+ (b. 31 July 1884, d. 2 July 1979)
Son	Robert Martin DeVault+ (b. 1 November 1886, d. 16 December 1928)
Son	Samuel Henry DeVault, PhD. (b. 1 July 1889, d. 22 June 1974)
Son	Frederick William DeVault, Jr.+ (b. 6 May 1893, d. 9 June 1971)
Son	Foy Niles DeVault (b. 27 February 1900, d. 24 April 1984)

BASIC FACTS

Laura Adelaide Martin was born in 1856 in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She was born on 28 August 1857 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² She and Frederick William "Fred" DeVault were married on 2 October 1873.⁸ She died on 21 January 1934, at age 76, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,9,10 She died on 21 December 1934, at age 77, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,8,11 She died on 21 January 1943, at age 85, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^12,13 She was buried in Gray Community Cemetery, Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹⁴

Laura Adelaide Martin had reference number 514. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1880, 1900 - 1930.) OBITUARY - Johnson City Staff-News; Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday, January 22, 1934; Page 7 (Newspapers.com)

Mrs. Laura Martin DeVault
Mrs. Laura Martin DeVault, 78, died at her home at Gray Station Sunday morning at 3 o'clock.
The deceased is survived by her husband, Rev. F. W. DeVault, three sons, Fred W. DeVault of Johnson City, Samuel H. DeVault of Hyattsbille, Md., and Foy DeVault of Gray Station; three daughters, Mrs. G. F. Sylvester of Jonesboro, Mrs. R. L. Galloway of Boone's Creek, and Miss Mary E. DeVault of Gray Station.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Johnson of Sulphur Springs, assisted by James Barnes of Gray Station. Interment was made in the Gray cemetery.

GRAVE MARKER

LAURA M.
1857 - 1934. Three of the children of Henry Addison Martin and Matilda Brown (Andrew F. Martin, William K. Martin and Laura Adelaide Martin) married descendants of Henry Dewald.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12685] WFT V06T0823
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
[S3599] Death Certificate - Laura (Martin) DeVault
[S5439] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook, Source Medium: Book
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S2464] Article - "Ralph Nathan Galloway Family" by Penny Galloway Wolfe, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 335 - 336)
[S4161] Descendents of Samuel Davault prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook

Family Explorer

Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #514, b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950

Parents

Father	Frederick William "Fred" DeVault (b. 1 June 1851, d. 27 June 1939)
Mother	Laura Adelaide Martin (b. 28 August 1857, d. 21 January 1934)

Pedigree Link

Family: Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)

Daughter	Bula M. Sylvester+ (b. 25 April 1897, d. 6 December 1964)
Daughter	Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester (b. 22 August 1899, d. 28 January 1983)
Son	Fred W. Sylvester+ (b. 23 August 1901, d. 11 June 1989)
Daughter	Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester+ (b. 7 February 1904, d. 22 February 1977)
Daughter	Rhea Sylvester (b. 17 June 1906, d. 19 December 1996)

BASIC FACTS

Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault was born on 14 November 1874 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² She died on 11 March 1950, at age 75, in Greeneville, Greene Co., Tennessee.^2,8,9 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2

Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault was also known as Clara Olivene "Ollie" DeVault.¹⁰ She had reference number 515. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1880, 1900 - 1930.) She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1939.)¹¹ NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; Monday August 8, 2016

1895 Spurgin news in spotlight (by Bob Cox) (excerpt)

"Miss Inez Martin, who is attending school at Jonesboro, came home last Friday evening on a visit to take part in the Demorest Oratorical Contest at Hale's Chapel Church. She returned to school Monday. Miss Ina Yoakley and Miss Chase were guests of Miss Ollie DeVault on Monday.
"Despite inclement weather, the contest, which took place at the church last Friday evening, was a complete success. There were eight contestants: Misses Hassie Grisham, Laura Hale, Inez Martin, Ollie DeVault and Messrs. Charles Gray, E. Crouch, Willie Grisham and Genrty Hodges.
"There was a good sized audience present, and the speakers acquitted themselves with honor. The committee, consisting of Messrs. Steele, Murry and Maden decided that the popular assistant postmaster of Spurgin, Miss Ollie C. DeVault, was entitled to the prize which consisted of a handsome silver medal, which, after a few well-selected words, was presented to Miss DeVault by S. R. Keebler.

OBITUARY - Tennessee); March 12, 1950:

MRS. OLLIE SYLVESTER
Mrs. Ollie DeVault Sylvester, 75, died in a Greeneville hospital at 1:30 p.m. yesterday.
Survivors are a son, Fred DeVault Sylvester; four daughters, Mrs. Alva Beard, Mrs. Roy Brummitt, Miss Lucille Sylvester, all of Jonesboro, and Miss Rhea Sylvester, Knoxville; a sister, Mrs. R. L. Galloway, Jonesboro; three brothers, Foy and Fred DeVault, Johnson City, and Dr. Samuel H. DeVault, Silver Springs, Md.; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. The Rev. M. C. Phillipi will be in charge. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

SYLVESTER
GABRIEL F. OLLIE D.
1859 -- 1949 1874 -- 1950.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S10225] Obituary - Frederick William "Fred" DeVault

Family Explorer

Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #515, b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949

Parents

Father	John Sylvester
Mother	Chloe Ann Walker (b. 31 July 1829, d. 11 November 1885)

Pedigree Link

Family: Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Daughter	Bula M. Sylvester+ (b. 25 April 1897, d. 6 December 1964)
Daughter	Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester (b. 22 August 1899, d. 28 January 1983)
Son	Fred W. Sylvester+ (b. 23 August 1901, d. 11 June 1989)
Daughter	Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester+ (b. 7 February 1904, d. 22 February 1977)
Daughter	Rhea Sylvester (b. 17 June 1906, d. 19 December 1996)

BASIC FACTS

Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester was born on 15 December 1859 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,7 He died on 19 March 1949, at age 89.¹ He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester had reference number 516. He was a General mds (1900); farmer - general farming (1910 - 1930.)^3,4,5,6 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900 - 1930.) Three of the descendants of John and Lucretia Walker (Sarah Jane Walker, Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester and Barbara Ann Walker) all married descendants of Henry Dewald.

Death Notice- Gabriel Filmore Sylvester, The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Monday, March 21, 1949; page 8 column 2; (Ancestry.com):
G. F. Sylvester
JONESBORO -- (Spl.) -- Funeral services for G. F. Sylvester, 89, were to be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church with Dr. E. H. Yankee in charge.
He died Saturday at 1 p.m. at his home, Route 5, Jonesboro. Survivors include his widow; a son, Fred; four daughters, Mrs. Alva G. Beard, Mrs. Roy Brummitt, Miss Lucille Sylvester and Miss Reah Sylverster, all of Jonesboro.

GRAVE MARKER

SYLVESTER
GABRIEL F. OLLIE D.
1859 -- 1949 1874 -- 1950.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Bula M. Sylvester¹

F, #516, b. 25 April 1897, d. 6 December 1964

Parents

Father	Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)
Mother	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Alva George Beard (b. 18 April 1899, d. 6 May 1986)

Daughter	Dorothy Beard+ (b. 13 June 1920, d. 14 December 2009)
Daughter	Marjorie Beard+ (b. 15 September 1922, d. 17 February 2017)
Daughter	Virginia Beard+ (b. 1 June 1925, d. 23 May 2010)
Son	Harold Alva Beard+ (b. 20 February 1928, d. 17 March 2001)
Daughter	Carolyn Beard+

BASIC FACTS

Bula M. Sylvester was born on 25 April 1897 in Tennessee.^2,3 She and Alva George Beard were married on 15 August 1919 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,4 She died on 6 December 1964, at age 67, in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She died in 1980, at age ~83.⁴ She was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Bula M. Sylvester was also known as Beulah M. Sylvester.^6,2,3,7,8 She had reference number 517. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900 - 1930.) She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950.)⁹ OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); December 7, 1964; page 6 column 7; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Bula Beard
JONESBORO - Mrs. Bula Sylvester Beard, 67, of Route 5, Jonesboro, died at 3:27 a.m. Sunday at Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was a member of Jonesboro Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Alva G. Beard of Jonesboro; one son, Harold Beard, Jonesboro; four daughters, Mrs. Charles E. Denny, Johnson City, Mrs. Paul Onks, Jonesboro, Mrs. James Davis, Kingsport, and Mrs. Caroline Beard, Jonesboro; one brother, Fred Sylvester, Johnson City; three sisters, Miss Lucille Sylvester, Miss Rhea Sylvester and Mrs. Roy Brumett, all of Jonesboro; five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jonesboro Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Cass and Rev. James Benson officiating. Burial will be in Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Billow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesboro. The body is at the funeral home and will be taken to the church one hour before services.

Citations

[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
[S9580] Obituary - Bula M. (Sylvester) Beard
[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester

Family Explorer

Alva George Beard^1,2,3,4

M, #517, b. 18 April 1899, d. 6 May 1986

Parents

Father	Mark N. Beard (b. about 1854)
Mother	Alice Unknown (b. about 1861)

Pedigree Link

Family: Bula M. Sylvester (b. 25 April 1897, d. 6 December 1964)

Daughter	Dorothy Beard+ (b. 13 June 1920, d. 14 December 2009)
Daughter	Marjorie Beard+ (b. 15 September 1922, d. 17 February 2017)
Daughter	Virginia Beard+ (b. 1 June 1925, d. 23 May 2010)
Son	Harold Alva Beard+ (b. 20 February 1928, d. 17 March 2001)
Daughter	Carolyn Beard+

BASIC FACTS

Alva George Beard was born on 18 April 1899 in Tennessee.⁵ He and Bula M. Sylvester were married on 15 August 1919 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5 He died on 6 May 1986, at age 87, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 He was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Alva George Beard had reference number 518. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) His Social Security Number was 415-60-8162, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ He was a Farmer - general farming (1920, 1930); program specialist - U.S. Department of Agriculture.^2,3,7 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); May 7, 1986:

ALVA G. BEARD
Alva George Beard, 88, Boones Creek Road, Jonesborough, died Tuesday at his home.
He was a native of Washington County and a son of the late Mark and Alice Mae Beard.
Mr. Beard was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jonesborough and a retired program specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bula Sylvester Beard.
Survivors include one son, Harold Beard, Jonesborough; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Denny, Johnson City, Mrs. Marjory Onks, Gray, Mrs. Virginia Davis, Kingsport, and Mrs. Carolyn Anderson, Jonesborough; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Dillow-Taylor (753-3821)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); May 7, 1986:

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home
Alva G. Beard
Funeral services for Alva George Beard, 86, Boones Creek Road, Jonesborough, who died Tuesday afternoon, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. C. B. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Clifton Kyker, Roy Crawford, and Fred Brummit. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 – 9 at the funeral home. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Note: Fred Brummit is a nephew. I have not figured out how Clifton Kyker and Roy Crawford are related.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4990] Funeral Notice - Alva George Beard
[S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S9366] Obituary - Alva George Beard

Family Explorer

Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #518, b. 22 August 1899, d. 28 January 1983

Parents

Father	Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)
Mother	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester was born on 22 August 1899 in Tennessee.^2,3 She died on 28 January 1983, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^8,9 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹⁰

Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester had reference number 519. She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1/2 mile from Jonesborough High School) (1950, 1957.)^2,11 She was a Teaches at Jonesborough High School (1930); Librarian at Sulphur Springs High School.^2,6 She was educated Graduate of the East Tennessee Normal School and the University of Maryland.² Her Social Security Number was 411-68-8823, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹² She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900 - 1930.) Janelle M. (Walker) Warden wrote: "I will never forget spending the night with Miss Lucile at her home on E. Main St. Janelle Walker, Mary Beth Hunt and Ann Garst, all cousins and related to Miss Lucile. Oh if only I had been interested in genealogy then...the things I could have learned that night. I did go on to be librarian at the Sulphur Springs School Library where Miss Lucile was librarian at that time we spent the night with her."

OBITUARY

Lucile Sylvester
Lucile Sylvester, 83, 1110 E. Main St. Jonesboro, died [Jan 28, 1983] Friday morning in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was native of Washington County and a daughter of the late G.F. and Clara DeVault Sylvester. Miss Sylvester was a graduate of East Tennessee Normal School and University of Maryland. She taught in the Washington County School System prior to her retirement. Miss Sylvester was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include one sister, Rhea Sylvester, Jonesboro; one brother, Fred Sylvester, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow Taylor Jonesboro, is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

LUCILE SYLVESTER
AUG. 22, 1899
JAN. 28, 1983.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S8202] Grave Marker - Mary Lucile Sylvester, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Indiana
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S11284] Obituary - Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Fred W. Sylvester^1,2,3,4,5

M, #519, b. 23 August 1901, d. 11 June 1989

Parents

Father	Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)
Mother	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mabel O. Archer (b. 19 May 1905, d. 25 July 1991)

Daughter

Joan Elizabeth Sylvester+ (b. 12 June 1938, d. 26 April 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Fred W. Sylvester was born on 23 August 1901 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Kentucky.² He and Mabel O. Archer were married on 30 May 1932.² He died on 11 June 1989, at age 87, in Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.^6,7 He was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Fred W. Sylvester was also known as Fred DeVault Sylvester.⁹ He had reference number 520. His Social Security Number was 414-58-6322, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950); Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1983.)^10,9 He was a Farmer, operator of the miniature golf course at Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁷ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); June 12, 1989:

FRED W. SYLVESTER
Fred W. Sylvester, 87, 104 Adair Drive, died Sunday, June 11, 1989, in Anderson Health Care Center, Gray, after a lengthy illness.
He was a lifelong Washington County resident and a son of the late G.F. and Ollie DeVault Sylvester.
Mr. Sylvester was a retired farmer and a former operator of the miniature golf course at Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport.
He was a member of Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Archer Sylvester, one daughter, Joan E. Hawkins, Johnson City; one sister, Rhea Sylvester, Jonesborough; one grandson, Steve Hawkins, Asheville, N.C.; one granddaughter, Lisa Hawkins, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
Appalachian-Hartman (928-6111).

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); June 12, 1989:

APPALACHIAN-HATMAN FUNERAL HOME
Fred W. Sylvester
Funeral services for Fred W. Sylvester, 87, 104 Adair Drive, who died Sunday June 11, 1989, will be conducted, Monday, June 12, 1989, at 8 p.m. from the East Chapel of Appalachian-Hartman Funeral Home with the Rev. Virgil Beecher officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 19:30 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Mail, Raphael Denny, Clarence Denny, Dean Denny, Sam Denny, Harold Hall, Bob Garland and Fred Cash. Honorary pallbearers will be William R. Whaley, Harlow McKinney, Jeff Neely, C.W. McGlothlin, Dane Malone and Jim Saylor. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Monday. Appalachian-Hartman Funeral home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

SYLVESTER

FRED W. MABLE A.
1901 -- 1989 1905 -- 1991.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S10216] Obituary - Fred W. Sylvester
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester
[S11284] Obituary - Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester

Family Explorer

Mabel O. Archer^1,2

F, #520, b. 19 May 1905, d. 25 July 1991

Parents

Father	William Archer
Mother	Clara Verta Armstrong (b. 14 July 1881, d. 17 December 1906)

Pedigree Link

Family: Fred W. Sylvester (b. 23 August 1901, d. 11 June 1989)

Daughter

Joan Elizabeth Sylvester+ (b. 12 June 1938, d. 26 April 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Mabel O. Archer was born on 19 May 1905.³ She and Fred W. Sylvester were married on 30 May 1932.¹ She died on 25 July 1991, at age 86, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ She died on 25 July 1995, at age 90.² She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Mabel O. Archer had reference number 521. Her Social Security Number was 414-64-1593, issued: Tennessee, last residence Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ She was enumerated on the census in Goshen Co., Wyoming (1930.) She was a Teacher for the Washington County School System (25 years.)⁵ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); July 26, 1991:

MRS. MABEL O. SYLVESTER
Mrs. Mabel O. Sylvester, 86, 104 Adair Drive, died Thursday, July 25, 1991, at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was a lifelong Washington County resident and a daughter of the late William and Clara Armstrong Archer.
Mrs. Sylvester was retired from the Washington County school system, for which she had been a teacher for 25 years.
She was a member of Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Sylvester was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Sylvester, in 1989, and three brothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Joan E. Hawkins, Johnson City; three sisters, Eleanor Reichert, Fort Collins, Colo., Roberta Domann, La Mirada, Calif., and Clarice Neighbors, Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Maurice Archer, Wheatridge, Colo., and James Archer, Euphata, Wash.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); July 26, 1991:

APPALACHIAN-HEARTMAN FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Mabel O. Sylvester
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel O. Sylvester, 86, 104 Adair St., who died Thursday will be held Saturday, July 27, 1991 at 8 p.m. from the East Chapel of Appalachian-Hartman Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Loy officiating. Graveside committal services will be conducted from Sulpher Springs United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Paul bearers [sic] who are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, will be Luke Scott, Jim Archer, Dean Archer, Stanley Curtis, Larry Curtiss. John Wolfe and Cecil Boring. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Williams, Darrin Curtis, Phillip Curtis, Jason Curtis and Richard Shadden. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Building Fund of Marvin’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Appalachian-Hartman Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga, is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

SYLVESTER

FRED W. MABLE A.
1901 -- 1989 1905 -- 1991.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S11098] Obituary - Mabel O. (Archer) Sylvester

Family Explorer

Rhea Sylvester^1,2,3,4,5

F, #521, b. 17 June 1906, d. 19 December 1996

Parents

Father	Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)
Mother	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Rhea Sylvester was born on 17 June 1906 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,6 She died on 19 December 1996, at age 90, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Rhea Sylvester had reference number 522. She was a Clerk - health department (1930); clerical accountant for the Tennessee Public Health Department (45 years.)^6,5 She was affiliated with Member of the Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 410-74-4733, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁹ She resided in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee (1950); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1983, 1989.)^10,11,12 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) OBITUARY

Rhea Sylvester
Miss Rhea Sylvester, 90 E Main St. Jonesborough, died Thurs. Dec 19, 1996 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late Gabriel Filmore and Clara Olivene DeVault Sylvester. Miss Sylvester retired from the Tennessee Department of Public Health in 1971 after 45 years of service,having worked as a clerical consultant. She was a member of Marvin's Chapel United Methodist Church. Miss Sylvester was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. S urvivors include five nieces, Dorothy Denny, Johnson City, Marjorie Onks, Gray, Virginia Davis, Kingsport, Carolyn Anderson, Jonesborough, and Joan Hawkins, Johnson City; three nephews, Harold Beard, Jonesborough, Fred Brumit, Gray and Bill Brumit, Jeffersonville, Ind; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Appalachian-Hartman Johnson City, was in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

RHEA SYLVESTER
JUNE 17, 1906
DEC. 19, 1996.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S11625] Obituary - Rhea Sylvester
[S3087] Cemetery Records, Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11284] Obituary - Mary Lucile "Lucile" Sylvester
[S10216] Obituary - Fred W. Sylvester
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester

Family Explorer

Irene Moore¹

F, #522, b. 14 November 1906, d. 15 April 1986

Parents

Father	G. Cleveland Moore
Mother	Ava Kilgore

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Irene Moore was born on 14 October 1906.² She was born on 14 November 1906.³ She and Allison DeVault "DeVault" Galloway were married in September 1939.^4,5 She died on 15 April 1986, at age 79, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,6 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Irene Moore had reference number 523. Her Social Security Number was 411-10-1325, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ GRAVE MARKER

GALLOWAY
IRENE M. ALLISON D.
1906 - 1986 1908 - 1954. She and Allison DeVault "DeVault" Galloway had children in No Children.⁷

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2464] Article - "Ralph Nathan Galloway Family" by Penny Galloway Wolfe, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 335 - 336)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S2000] 1930 Census, Wisconsin, Marinette County
[S6814] Genealogy prepared by mitchdingus962 (Ancestry.com)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S7201] Genealogy prepared by Sally Patricia (DeVault) Hicks

Family Explorer

Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #523, b. 7 February 1904, d. 22 February 1977

Parents

Father	Gabriel Fillmore Sylvester (b. 15 December 1859, d. 19 March 1949)
Mother	Clara Olivine "Ollie" DeVault (b. 14 November 1874, d. 11 March 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Roy Raymon Brumit (b. 13 August 1900, d. 19 March 1974)

Daughter	Helen E. Brumit (b. 15 March 1925, d. 27 October 1989)
Son	William Sylvester "Bill" Brumit+ (b. 21 May 1927, d. 9 September 2002)
Son	Fred DeVault Brumit (b. 29 August 1929, d. 6 June 2003)
Son	Robert F. "Bob" Brumit+ (b. 29 August 1931, d. 8 March 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester was born on 7 February 1904 in Tennessee.^2,4 She and Roy Raymon Brumit were married on 11 May 1924.² She died on 22 February 1977, at age 73, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^8,7,9 She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹⁰

Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester had reference number 524. Her Social Security Number was 409-08-4931, issued Tennessee.⁸ She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950.)¹¹ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press-Chronicle (TN); February 23, 1977:

MAURINE S. BRUMIT
Mrs. Maurine S. Brumit, 73, Rt. 5, Jonesboro, Boones Creek community, died Tuesday morning in Johnson City Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
She was a life-long resident of Washington County and a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brumit was a daughter of the late Gabriel F. and Ollie DeVault Sylvester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy R. Brumit, in March 1974.
Survivors include three sons, Fred D. Brumit, of the home, Robert F. Brumit, Johnson City, and William S. Brumit, Jeffersonville, Ind.; a daughter, Helen Brumit, of the home; a brother, Fred Sylvester, Johnson City; five grandchildren; six nieces and nephews.
Appalachian is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City, TN); February 23, 1977:

Maurine S. Brumit
Funeral services for Mrs. Maurine S. Brumit, 73, Rt. 5, Jonesboro, Boones Creek community, who died Tuesday, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday from the Appalachian Funeral Chapel with Rev. E. W. Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the chapel at 3:13 p.m., will be Harold Nave, Larry McCracken, Jay Webb, Thomas Helvy, Dawson Miller, Billy Lee Carter, John W. Ford Jr. and Luther Payne. The body will remain at the chapel throughout services where family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Fund. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12059] Obituary - Virginia Maureen "Maureen" (Sylvester) Brumit
[S5095] Funeral Notice - Virginia Maurine "Maureen" (Sylvester) Brumit
[S9705] Obituary - Clara Olivine "Ollie" (DeVault) Sylvester

Family Explorer

Roy Raymon Brumit^1,2,3,4

M, #524, b. 13 August 1900, d. 19 March 1974

Parents

Father	William R. "Will" Brumit
Mother	Hannah Ellen "Ellen" Fulmer

Pedigree Link

Family: Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester (b. 7 February 1904, d. 22 February 1977)

Daughter	Helen E. Brumit (b. 15 March 1925, d. 27 October 1989)
Son	William Sylvester "Bill" Brumit+ (b. 21 May 1927, d. 9 September 2002)
Son	Fred DeVault Brumit (b. 29 August 1929, d. 6 June 2003)
Son	Robert F. "Bob" Brumit+ (b. 29 August 1931, d. 8 March 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Roy Raymon Brumit was born on 13 August 1900 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,2,6 He and Virginia Maureen "Maureen" Sylvester were married on 11 May 1924.¹ He died on 19 March 1974, at age 73, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,7,6 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Roy Raymon Brumit had reference number 525. His Social Security Number was 414-58-7340, issued Tennessee.⁵ He was a Farmer - general farming (1918, 1930.)^2,9 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport Times News (Kingsport, Tennessee); December 7, 1947; page 1 column 1:

"..... One of the most active of Washington County community clubs, the Boon's Creek organization is headed by Roy Brumit, president, owner of Riverdale Farm. ...."

BRUMIT FARM - Roy R. Brumit, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulmer Brumit, Verbena P. Brumit

In 1819, John and Elizabeth Fulmer established the Brumit family farm when they acquired 135 acres of land ten miles northeast of Jonesboro. The Fulmers, farmers of corn and wheat, raised three children and their son George inherited a farm of 123 acres in 1883. The land passed into the hands of the founders’ grandson John W. Fulmer fourteen years later.
John and Trephenia Ann Fulmer were the parents of five daughters. When the property transferred to Pearl Fulmer Whittaker, Verbena Brumit and Roy R. Brumit in 1922, it passed out of the Fulmer family name. These were difficult times for farmers throughout East Tennessee. The owners tried new crops, such as tobacco and milk products. They also sold 55 acres of land.
In 1974, the current generation of Brumits inherited the farm. Two years later, Fred and Robert F. Brumit worked the property, producing corn, wheat, hay and beef cattle.

OBITUARY - Johnson City, (TN); March 20, 1974:

ROY R. BRUMIT
Roy R. Brumit, 73, Rt. 5 Jonesboro, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, following a stoke Tuesday morning at his residence.
Mr. Brumit, a retired farmer was a son of the late Will and Ellen Fulmer Brumit, and was a native and life-long resident of Washington County (Boones Creek Community.)
He was a long time member of the Union Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maurine Sylvester Brumit; one daughter, Helen Brumit of home; three sons, William of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Fred, Jonesboro and Robert. Johnson City; one sister, Verbena Brumit, Johnson City; five grandchildren.
Appalachian, Johnson City, is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City, (TN); March 21, 1974:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
Roy R. Brumit
Funeral services for Roy R. Brumit, age 73, of Route 5, Jonesboro, who passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson City Memorial Hospital will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Appalachian Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Harry T. Wright officiating. Interment will be in Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the chapel at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, will be Charles Oliver, James Hale, J. L. Webb, Clyde Stevens, Jr., Roy Adams, Tom Helvey, John Albert Glaze, Billy Lee Carter. The body will remain at the chapel throughout the services where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11794] Obituary - Roy Raymon Brumit
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5079] Funeral Notice - Roy Raymon Brumit
[S12721] World War I Draft Registration Cards (1917 - 1918)

Family Explorer

James Lafton "Jim" DeVault^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #525, b. 5 September 1876, d. 5 September 1905

Parents

Father	Frederick William "Fred" DeVault (b. 1 June 1851, d. 27 June 1939)
Mother	Laura Adelaide Martin (b. 28 August 1857, d. 21 January 1934)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary E. Cox (b. 4 August 1878, d. 23 May 1969)

Son	Justin Eugene DeVault+ (b. 4 March 1898, d. 31 May 1983)
Son	Clyde Archer DeVault+ (b. 3 June 1901, d. 4 July 1980)

BASIC FACTS

James Lafton "Jim" DeVault was born on 5 September 1876 in Tennessee.^7,3,4 He and Mary E. Cox were married on 21 February 1897.² He died on 5 September 1905, at age 29, in Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Gray Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

James Lafton "Jim" DeVault had reference number 526. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1880, 1900.) He was a Farm work (1900.)⁴ NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Herald and Tribune; Jonesborough, Tennessee; Wednesday, August 23, 1905; Page 2 (Newspapers.com)

KEEBLER'S X ROADS
James Devault has fever. We do not know what kind, but suppose it is typhoid, as there are several cases in this section.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Herald and Tribune; Jonesborough, Tennessee; Wednesday, 13 September, 1905; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)

CEDAR CREEK
James Devault is yet very low of typhoid fever, sometimes seemingly better, sometimes worse.

GRAVE MARKER

JAMES L. DEVAULT
BORN
SEPT. 5, 1876
DIED
SEPT. 5, 1905
Aged 29 Years
"With Christ in heaven."

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S8534] I.G.I. Version 4.01, Source Medium: Book
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S10884] Obituary - Justin Eugene DeVault
[S8032] Grave Marker - James L. DeVault, Buffalo Ridge Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book
[S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)