The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Jacob Oliver Susong^1,2,3

M, #12651, b. 14 June 1891, d. 21 January 1989

Parents

Father	James B. Susong (b. 1849, d. 1922)
Mother	Minerva Litton (b. 1858, d. 1947)

Pedigree Link

Family: Leola B. Range (b. 28 August 1898, d. 20 January 1992)

Daughter

Martha Louise "Louise" Susong (b. 24 June 1919, d. 30 April 2006)

BASIC FACTS

Jacob Oliver Susong was born on 14 June 1891 in Telford, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5 He died on 21 January 1989, at age 97, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 He was buried in Probably Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Jacob Oliver Susong had reference number 12919. He was a Laborer - flour mill (1920); salesman - department store (1930.)^2,3 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.)⁵ His Social Security Number was 415-07-8242, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S2443] Article - "Bacon" by Louise S. Smith, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 220 - 221)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5043] Funeral Notice - Leola B. (Range) Susong

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Martha Louise "Louise" Susong^1,2,3,4

F, #12652, b. 24 June 1919, d. 30 April 2006

Parents

Father	Jacob Oliver Susong (b. 14 June 1891, d. 21 January 1989)
Mother	Leola B. Range (b. 28 August 1898, d. 20 January 1992)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Martha Louise "Louise" Susong was born on 24 June 1919 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,5 She and Martin Smith were married on 4 June 1946.² She died on 30 April 2006, at age 86, in Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee.^5,6

Martha Louise "Louise" Susong had reference number 12920. She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1992.)^2,7 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) Louise and Martin lived in the home of her grandparents, Andrew and Allie (Bacon) Range.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S2443] Article - "Bacon" by Louise S. Smith, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 220 - 221)
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6450] Genealogy prepared by kathrynotto81 (Ancestry.com)
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10969] Obituary - Leola B. (Range) Susong

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Martin Smith¹

M, #12653, b. 28 April 1919, d. 2 December 2002

Parents

Father	Ward Smith (b. 1891, d. 1959)
Mother	Martha Allen Martin (b. 1891, d. 1980)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Martin Smith was born on 28 April 1919 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., Missouri.^1,2 He was born on 28 April 1919 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² He and Martha Louise "Louise" Susong were married on 4 June 1946.¹ He died on 2 December 2002, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Martin Smith had reference number 12921. OBITUARY - Johnson City press (TN); Wednesday, December 4, 2002; page 2 column 4;

MARTIN SMITH
Martin Smith, 83, 3201 Bristol Highway, died Monday, Dec 2, 2002, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Smith was a St. Louis native and had lived in Johnson City most of his life. He was the son of the late Ward and Martha Allen Martin Smith.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of Science hill High School.
He was formerly employed as furniture department manager by Kings Inc. for many years.
Mr. Smith was a member of Central Baptist Church and the William Rigell men's Sunday School Class.
He was a member of the Johnson City Noon Lion's Club, where he received several awards.
Mr. Smith was a World War II Army veteran, having served as a second lieutenant. He served for three years in the China, Burma and India Theater.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Susong Smith; and several cousins.
Appalachian (928-6111)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City press (TN); Wednesday, December 4, 2002; page 2 column 4;

MARTIN SMITH
The funeral service for Martin Smith, 83, Colonial Hill Retirement Center, who died Monday, will be held Thursday, Dec.5, 2002. at 2 p.m. from the East Chapel of APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME with Dr. Ronald Murray and the Rev. Willard Warfield officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Military honors will be accorded by Kingsport VFW Post No. 3382. Active pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home by 1:45 p.m. Thursday, are George Granger, Harry Harman, Frank Hutchins, Ralph Jones, Jim martin, Dennis Powell, Dave Purner, Elmer Rowland, Bill smith and C.B. Willis. Honorary pallbearers will be the William Rigell Sunday School Class and the Johnson City Noon Lion's Club, Jim Tittle, Richard Moore and Jim Neece. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the William Rigell Sunday School Class, c/o Central Baptist Church, 300 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601, or to Johnson city noon Lion's Club, P.O. Box 902, Johnson City, TN 37605. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2 p.m. from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.appalachianfuneralhome.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Smith family. Louise and Martin lived in the home of her grandparents, Andrew and Allie (Bacon) Range.

Citations

[S2443] Article - "Bacon" by Louise S. Smith, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 220 - 221)
[S6450] Genealogy prepared by kathrynotto81 (Ancestry.com)
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11201] Obituary - Martin Smith

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Andrew Jackson "A.J." Range, Jr.^1,2,3,4,5

M, #12654, b. 13 May 1902, d. 11 November 1981

Parents

Adoptive Father	James M. Bacon (b. 23 September 1858, d. 16 March 1911)
Adoptive Mother	Mary Abigail "Abigail" Miller (b. 22 May 1860, d. 13 March 1946)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Andrew Jackson "A.J." Range, Jr., was born on 13 May 1902 in Tennessee.^1,3,6 He and Edith Haire were married in 1938.² He died on 11 November 1981, at age 79, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,7 He was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁸

Andrew Jackson "A.J." Range, Jr., had reference number 12922. He was an Employed by Southern Railroad as Agent; employed by Brooks Sand and Gravel, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee; he served on Board of Mayor and Alderman in the 1920's; bookkeeper - wholesale hardware (1930.)^2,4 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) His Social Security Number was 410-09-6348, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶ World War II, U.S. Army.⁸ A.J. Served on Board as Mayor and Alderman in the 1920's, youngest man to serve on Board, for many years. He was on the Historic Zoning Committee, Charter Member of the Kiwanis Club, Washington County Library Board, and also many progressive movements in Jonesborough. At his death, he left the almost 5-acre property in the city limits of Jonesborough to his neice, Martha Louise Susong Smith, only child of his sister, Leola and her husband, Jacob Oliver Susong.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S2443] Article - "Bacon" by Louise S. Smith, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 220 - 221)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S2947] Cemetery Records - Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

Edith Haire^1,2

F, #12655, b. 21 December 1900, d. 7 May 1980

Parents

Father	Charles Haire (b. about 1867)
Mother	Mona Unknown (b. about 1876)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Edith Haire was born on 21 December 1900 in Tennessee.^3,2 She and Andrew Jackson "A.J." Range, Jr., were married in 1938.⁴ She died on 7 May 1980, at age 79, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3,5 She was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Edith Haire had reference number 12923. Her Social Security Number was 414-84-7066, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.³ She was a Teacher - public school (1930.)² She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.)

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S2443] Article - "Bacon" by Louise S. Smith, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 220 - 221)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S2947] Cemetery Records - Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

Mary Carroll^1,2

F, #12656, b. October 1887

Parents

Adoptive Father	James M. Bacon (b. 23 September 1858, d. 16 March 1911)
Adoptive Mother	Mary Abigail "Abigail" Miller (b. 22 May 1860, d. 13 March 1946)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Carroll was born in October 1887 in Tennessee.^1,2

Mary Carroll had reference number 12924. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900.)

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County

Family Explorer

Deborah Bacon^1,2,3

F, #12657, b. 10 September 1850, d. 12 October 1914

Parents

Father	Jonathan Bacon (b. about 1801, d. February 1860)
Mother	Deborah "Deboey" Barron (b. 30 December 1807, d. after January 1872)

Pedigree Link

Family: Abraham "Abe" Keefauver (b. 21 July 1847, d. 7 February 1921)

Son	William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver+ (b. 15 November 1869, d. 28 January 1926)
Son	James Clinton Keefauver+ (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Daughter	Mary Ellen "Mollie" Keefauver+ (b. 18 October 1881, d. 12 December 1951)

BASIC FACTS

Deborah Bacon was born on 10 September 1850 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4 She was born on 11 September 1850 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She and Abraham "Abe" Keefauver were married on 27 December 1868 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,4 She died on 12 October 1914, at age 64, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^7,8 She died on 19 October 1914, at age 64, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4,6 She was buried in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,7

Deborah Bacon had reference number 12925. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1870, 1910.) GRAVE MARKER

DEBORAH
WIFE OF ABRAHAM
KEEFAUVER
SEPT. 10, 1850
OCT. 12, 1914
-----------------
-----------------.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S5207] Genealogy prepared by Ann (Jobe) Brown (email address), Source Medium: Book
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S2976] Cemetery Records - Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Johnsborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S3361] Death Certificate - Deborah (Bacon) Keefauver

Family Explorer

William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, #12658, b. 15 November 1869, d. 28 January 1926

Parents

Father	Abraham "Abe" Keefauver (b. 21 July 1847, d. 7 February 1921)
Mother	Deborah Bacon (b. 10 September 1850, d. 12 October 1914)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mellie V. Harrison (b. 25 December 1874, d. 4 January 1935)

Son	William A. Keefauver (b. 6 September 1902, d. 7 September 1902)

BASIC FACTS

William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver was born on 15 November 1869 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,8 He was born on 15 November 1870 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,9 He and Mellie V. Harrison were married about 1895.⁴ He died on 28 January 1926, at age 56, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁹ He died on 28 January 1926, at age 56, in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸

William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver was also known as Buck. He had reference number 12926. He was a Saddle & harness maker (1900); electrician for the telephone company (1910); farmer - general farming (1920.)^3,5,7 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1870); Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900); Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) OBITUARY

WILLIAM KEEFAUVER PASSES AWAY AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS
Funeral Services Will Be held at Residence on Broad St. Tomorrow Afternoon at 2 o'Clock
William Elbert Keefauver, age 56 years, passed away at his home on Broad street at 2:30 o'clock this morning. Though he had been ill during the past week, Mr. Keefauver's death came as a profound shock to his many friends and relatives in this section.
Mr. Keefauver is survived by his consort, who was before her marriage Miss Mellie Harrison, sister of Mayor J. W. Harrison, of Kingsport. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J. W. Martin and one brother, J. C. Keefauver, both of Jonesboro, Tenn. He also leaves a host of near relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be in charge of Rev. E. O. Woodyard and Rev. S. G. Ketron. Interment will take place in the City cemetery.
Active pall bearers will be: Tom C. Warrick, Will S. Pierce, D. A. Pyle, W. W. McDannell, J. C. Cope, George Wexler, Frank B. Purkey and James Dodson.
Honorary pall bearers will be: Will Cox, E. M. Geiger, W. D. Neil, J. B. Nall, W. W. Huffard, Dr. J. V. Hodge, F. L., Cloud, L. M. Fuller, S. P. Pyle, Cam A. King, J. E. Miller and Sam Anderson.
Flower bearers will be: Mrs. G. G. Keener, Mrs. F. B. Purkey, Mrs. D. W. Burgen, Mrs. P. E. Marsh, Mrs. R. E. Bolten, Mrs. I. J. Breeding, Mrs. W. W. McDannell, Mrs. Guy Bevington, Mrs. E. W. Dodd, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. M. E. Arnold, Mrs. J. M. Cooper and Mrs. G. Coldiron.
Mr. Keefauver was born in Washington county, Tenn., Nov. 15, 1870, being a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of that section. He was a man loved by all who knew him. He had been in failing health for a number of years.
Mr. Keefauver was married to Miss Harrison 31 years ago, to which union was born one child, which died in infancy. He had been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 23 years.

GRAVE MARKER

W. E. KEEFAUVER
NOV. 15, 1869
JAN. 28, 1926.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12127] Obituary - William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S8391] Grave Marker - William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver, Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S3891] Death Certificate - William Elbert Keefauver

Family Explorer

James Clinton Keefauver^1,2,3

M, #12659, b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932

Parents

Father	Abraham "Abe" Keefauver (b. 21 July 1847, d. 7 February 1921)
Mother	Deborah Bacon (b. 10 September 1850, d. 12 October 1914)

Pedigree Link

Family: Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Daughter	Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver+ (b. 20 July 1897, d. 12 November 1968)
Daughter	Pearl Deborah Keefauver+ (b. 29 December 1900, d. 21 March 1934)
Son	James B. Keefauver+ (b. 31 October 1902, d. 15 January 1972)
Daughter	Ida Florence Keefauver+ (b. 23 October 1905, d. 27 September 1957)
Daughter	Nora Edith "Edith" Keefauver+ (b. 15 August 1908, d. 13 June 1981)
Son	Robert Woodrow Keefauver+ (b. 15 December 1911, d. 15 September 1979)
Son	Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver+ (b. 27 September 1913, d. 3 August 1997)
Son	Carl Richard "Judd" Keefauver+ (b. 25 September 1915, d. 1 November 1950)

BASIC FACTS

James Clinton Keefauver was born on 7 January 1874 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,4 He and Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon were married on 8 August 1896.⁵ He died on 1 April 1932, at age 58, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,6 He was buried in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

James Clinton Keefauver had reference number 12927. He was a Farmer (1910, 1930.)^2,3 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.) He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1926.)⁸ GRAVE MARKER

JAMES CLINTON
KEEFAUVER
JAN. 7, 1874
APRIL 1, 1932
AT REST.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S3516] Death Certificate - James C. Keefauver
[S2976] Cemetery Records - Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Johnsborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S12127] Obituary - William Elbert "Buck" Keefauver

Family Explorer

Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon^1,2,3

F, #12660, b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950

Parents

Father	Jacob Bacon (b. 4 July 1849, d. 26 June 1913)
Mother	Sudie M. Cox (b. 13 November 1857, d. 18 January 1886)

Pedigree Link

Family: James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)

Daughter	Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver+ (b. 20 July 1897, d. 12 November 1968)
Daughter	Pearl Deborah Keefauver+ (b. 29 December 1900, d. 21 March 1934)
Son	James B. Keefauver+ (b. 31 October 1902, d. 15 January 1972)
Daughter	Ida Florence Keefauver+ (b. 23 October 1905, d. 27 September 1957)
Daughter	Nora Edith "Edith" Keefauver+ (b. 15 August 1908, d. 13 June 1981)
Son	Robert Woodrow Keefauver+ (b. 15 December 1911, d. 15 September 1979)
Son	Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver+ (b. 27 September 1913, d. 3 August 1997)
Son	Carl Richard "Judd" Keefauver+ (b. 25 September 1915, d. 1 November 1950)

BASIC FACTS

Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon was born on 18 October 1878 in Tennessee.² She and James Clinton Keefauver were married on 8 August 1896.⁴ She died on 1 September 1950, at age 71, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She was buried in Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹

Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon was also known as Florence. She had reference number 12928. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910); Knox County, Tennessee (1920.) The 1920 census records shows Flora as an "inmate" in the Eastern State Hospital, Knox County Tennessee. She was not living with the family in 1910 nor in 1930.

GRAVE MARKER

FLORIE BACON
KEEFAUVER
OCT. 18, 1878
SEPT. 1, 1950
SHE HATH WON THE VICTORY.

Citations

[S2976] Cemetery Records - Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Johnsborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S1439] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Knox County
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S3426] Death Certificate - Florence "Florie" (Bacon) Keefauver

Family Explorer

Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver^1,2,3,4

F, #12661, b. 20 July 1897, d. 12 November 1968

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Jones Cox (b. 4 May 1887, d. 27 August 1963)

Daughter	Eva Frances Cox
Daughter	Virginia Cox
Son	William Lawrence "Larry" Cox (b. 2 June 1922, d. 11 November 2001)
Son	Earl L. Cox
Son	Charles Ray Cox (b. 5 November 1924, d. 28 November 1924)
Daughter	Mary Louise "Louise" Cox+
Son	Ernest Fred "Fred" Cox

BASIC FACTS

Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver was born on 20 July 1897 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,2,5 She and William Jones Cox were married on 26 June 1921 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,6 She died on 12 November 1968, at age 71, in Asheville, Buncomb Co., North Carolina.^1,5 She was buried in Bacon-Kincheloe Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver had reference number 12929. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.) She resided in Fall Branch, Washington Co., Tennessee (1957.)⁷ OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); November 13, 1968; page 10 column 3; (Ancestry,com):
Mrs. William Cox
Mrs. William J. (Susie) Cox, 71, Route 1, Fall Branch (Harmony Community), died at 6:30 P. M. Tuesday in Appalachian Hall, Asheville, N. C. following a brief illness.
Born near Jonesboro, she spent her life there. Her husband preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Cox was a member of harmony Baptist Church for 50 years.
Mrs. Cox is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Vesper Judd of Cook[e]ville, Tenn., Mrs. Dean Commer of Wichita, Kans., Mrs. Albert Sutton of Hendersonville, N.C.; three sons, W. Lawrence Cox of Kingsport, Earl L. Cox of Fall Branch, and Ernest Fred Cox of Fort Worth Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Howard Keys of Jonesboro; three brothers, James Keefauver, Robert Keefauver and Earnest Keefauver all of Jonesboro, and eight grandchildren.
Fall Branch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S11943] Obituary - Susie (Keefauver Cox
[S5207] Genealogy prepared by Ann (Jobe) Brown (email address), Source Medium: Book
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox

Family Explorer

William Jones Cox^1,2

M, #12662, b. 4 May 1887, d. 27 August 1963

Parents

Father	William Cox (b. 4 October 1848, d. 8 April 1904)
Mother	Mary Alice Hickman (b. 26 March 1854, d. 31 December 1920)

Pedigree Link

Family: Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver (b. 20 July 1897, d. 12 November 1968)

Daughter	Eva Frances Cox
Daughter	Virginia Cox
Son	William Lawrence "Larry" Cox (b. 2 June 1922, d. 11 November 2001)
Son	Earl L. Cox
Son	Charles Ray Cox (b. 5 November 1924, d. 28 November 1924)
Daughter	Mary Louise "Louise" Cox+
Son	Ernest Fred "Fred" Cox

BASIC FACTS

William Jones Cox was born on 4 May 1887 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,2,4 He and Susie "Suda or Sudie" Keefauver were married on 26 June 1921 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,4 He died on 27 August 1963, at age 76.³ He was buried in Bacon-Kincheloe Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

William Jones Cox was also known as William James Cox.⁵ He had reference number 12930. He was a Mail carrier - postal service (1930.)² He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) His Social Security Number was 412-64-0812, issued: Tennessee.⁶ Obituary #1 - William Jones Cox, The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); August 27, 1963; page 10 column 3: (Ancestry.com):
William J. Cox
Fall Branch -- William Jones Cox, 76, Harmony community, Fall Branch, Route 1 died at 2 a. m. today at Memorial Hospital in Johnson City after a long illness.
He was a farmer and a retired mail carrier. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World and the Junior Order. He was a native of Washington County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Susie Kefauver Cox; three sons, Lawrence Cox, Kingsport, Earl Coc, Fall Branch, and Fred Cox of Fort Worth, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Vesper Judd, Cookeville, Mrs Dean Commer, Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Bert Sutton, Burnsville, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Barnes, Fall Branch, and Mrs. Ole Moore, Limestone; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fall Branch Funeral Home.

Obituary #2 - William Jones Cox, Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); August 28, 1963; Page 2 column 2; (Ancestry.com):
William J. Cox
Fall Branch -- William Jones Cox, 76, Harmony community, Fall Branch, Route 1 died at 2 a. m. today at Memorial Hospital in Johnson City after a long illness.
He was a farmer and a retired mail carrier. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World and the Junior Order. He was a native of Washington County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Susie Kefauver Cox; three sons, Lawrence Cox, Kingsport, Earl Coc, Fall Branch, and Fred Cox of Fort Worth, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Vesper Judd, Cookeville, Mrs Dean Commer, Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Bert Sutton, Burnsville, N. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Barnes, Fall Branch, and Mrs. Ole Moore, Limestone; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Freeman Wright, Rev. Elmer Luster and Rev. F. C. Wood officiating.
Burial will be in the Bacon Cemetery. The body will remain at Fall Branch Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday evening. It will be taken to the church one hour before the service.

Citations

[S6011] Genealogy prepared by George E. Newport (WFT V17T1718)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S5207] Genealogy prepared by Ann (Jobe) Brown (email address), Source Medium: Book
[S12158] Obituary - William Lawrence "Larry" Cox
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Pearl Deborah Keefauver^1,2,3,4

F, #12663, b. 29 December 1900, d. 21 March 1934

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Emory Sells (b. 11 June 1898, d. 13 April 1936)

Daughter	Cleo Grace "Grace" Sells+ (b. 27 September 1918, d. 7 October 2019)
Daughter	Mildred Ruth "Ruth" Sells+ (b. 31 May 1921, d. 9 April 2007)
Son	John William Sells+ (b. 19 September 1922, d. 5 November 2008)
Son	Russell Patton Sells+ (b. 2 June 1924, d. 5 March 2005)
Daughter	Evelyn Axie Sells+
Son	Allen Edward Sells+

BASIC FACTS

Pearl Deborah Keefauver was born on 29 December 1900 in Tennessee.^1,2 She died on 21 March 1934, at age 33, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5 She was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Pearl Deborah Keefauver was also known as Deborah Pearl "Pearl" Keefauver.³ She had reference number 12931. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.)

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S3764] Death Certificate - Pearl Deborah (Keefauver) Sells
[S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

William Emory Sells^1,2,3

M, #12664, b. 11 June 1898, d. 13 April 1936

Parents

Father	John B. "Bud" Sells
Mother	Mary Elizabeth Owens, Goins/

Pedigree Link

Family: Pearl Deborah Keefauver (b. 29 December 1900, d. 21 March 1934)

Daughter	Cleo Grace "Grace" Sells+ (b. 27 September 1918, d. 7 October 2019)
Daughter	Mildred Ruth "Ruth" Sells+ (b. 31 May 1921, d. 9 April 2007)
Son	John William Sells+ (b. 19 September 1922, d. 5 November 2008)
Son	Russell Patton Sells+ (b. 2 June 1924, d. 5 March 2005)
Daughter	Evelyn Axie Sells+
Son	Allen Edward Sells+

BASIC FACTS

William Emory Sells was born on 5 February 1888 in Tennessee.⁴ He was born on 9 June 1898 in Tennessee.⁵ He was born on 11 June 1898 in Tennessee.^1,2 He died on 13 April 1936, at age 37, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,6,4 He was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Boone's Creek Cemetery.⁴

William Emory Sells had reference number 12932. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900, 1910); Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920); Washington County, Tennessee (1930.)⁶ He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1918.)⁵ He was a Farmer - general farming (1918, 1930.)^3,5 Obituary – Johnson City Press (TN); April 14, 1936:

EMORY SELL
Funeral services will be conducted from the Highland church of Christ Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock for Emory Sell, 37-year-old Grays Station resident, who died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Rev. O. L. Mankamyer will officiate.
The Masons will have charge of the services at the cemetery.
Survivors include three sons and three daughters, J. W., Russell, Allen, Grace, Ruth, and Evelyn. The eldest child is 17 and the youngest two and one-half years. Other survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. (Bud) Sell, Grays Station; two brothers, Andrew of Spokane, Wash., and Joe of near Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Mrs. Banes of Fall Branch and Mrs. Roxie Hodge of West Virginia.

Note: The surname of J. B. and Emory should be "Sells."

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
[S12721] World War I Draft Registration Cards (1917 - 1918)
[S7535] Genealogy prepared by vanhussr (Ancestry.com)
[S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee

Family Explorer

James B. Keefauver^1,2,3,4

M, #12665, b. 31 October 1902, d. 15 January 1972

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Thelma Lucille Barnes (b. 18 February 1910, d. 6 December 1990)

Son	James Barnes "Jim" Keefauver, Jr.

BASIC FACTS

James B. Keefauver was born on 13 October 1902 in Tennessee.⁵ He was born on 31 October 1902 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3,6,7 He and Thelma Lucille Barnes were married on 25 February 1938.² He died on 15 January 1972, at age 69, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,8,7 He was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁹

James B. Keefauver had reference number 12933. His Social Security Number was 414-58-5077, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹⁰ He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.) He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1957, 1968.)^11,12 OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Monday, 17 January 1972; page 6 columns 6 & 7; (Ancestry.com)

James Keefauver
JONESBORO -- James B. Keefauver, Rt. 2, Jonesboro, died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson City Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Washington County where he spent his entire life.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Barnes Keefauver and one son, James, both of the home; one sister, Mrs. Edith Keys, Gray; two brothers, Robert Keefauver, Gray, and Ernest Keefauver, Boones Creek.
Gray Funeral Home is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Monday, 17 January 1972; page 6 columns 6 & 7; (Ancestry.com)

KEEFAUVER, JAMES B.
Funeral services for James B. Keefauver, Rt. 2, Jonesboro, who died Saturday at 6 p.m., will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Highland Church of Christ with the Rev. C. D. Hagaman and the Rev. Tom Sproles officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour before services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening. Pallbearers will be Bob Bacon, Earl Cox, Atlee Barnes, Fred Garst, Sam Marlin and Hannie McCorkle. Gray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S10566] Obituary - James B. Keefauver
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11943] Obituary - Susie (Keefauver Cox
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox

Family Explorer

Thelma Lucille Barnes^1,2,3

F, #12666, b. 18 February 1910, d. 6 December 1990

Parents

Father	James Fuller "Fuller" Barnes
Mother	Nancy Wilmina Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family: James B. Keefauver (b. 31 October 1902, d. 15 January 1972)

Son	James Barnes "Jim" Keefauver, Jr.

BASIC FACTS

Thelma Lucille Barnes was born on 18 February 1910.^2,4 She and James B. Keefauver were married on 25 February 1938.² She died on 6 December 1990, at age 80, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1975); Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,5 She was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Thelma Lucille Barnes had reference number 12934. Her Social Security Number was 411-58-4824, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); December 7, 1990:

MRS. THELMA L. KEEFAUVER
Mrs. Thelma Lucille Keefauver, 80, Rt. 2, Jonesborough, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was a lifelong Washington County native and a daughter of the late Fuller and Mary Bowman Barnes.
Mrs. Keefauver was a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Keefauver.
Survivors include one son, Jim Keefauver, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Reedy, Gray, and Mrs. Glenna Sarver, both of Jonesborough; one brother, Atlee Barnes, Gray; and several nieces and nephews.
Gray (477-3171)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); December 7, 1990:

GRAY FUNERAL HOME
Gray
Mrs. Thelma L. Keefauver
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Lucille Keefauver, 80, Rt. 2, Jonesborough, who died Thursday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in Gray Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Hubble officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel. Pallbearers will be Vernon Saylor, Finis Hodges, John Garst, J.W. Sells, Grover Norwood and Connie Dove. Gray is in charge.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S5088] Funeral Notice - Thelma Lucille (Barnes) Keefauver
[S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S11964] Obituary - Thelma Lucille (Barnes) Keefauver
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Robert Woodrow Keefauver^1,2,3,4

M, #12667, b. 15 December 1911, d. 15 September 1979

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy Barnes Isenberg (b. 27 September 1920, d. 12 September 2005)

Son	Gary Keefauver
Son	David Keefauver

BASIC FACTS

Robert Woodrow Keefauver was born on 15 December 1911 in Tennessee.^3,4 He and Dorothy Barnes Isenberg were married on 29 April 1942 in Sulphur Springs, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ He died on 15 September 1979, at age 67, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,6

Robert Woodrow Keefauver had reference number 12935. His Social Security Number was 413-10-6533, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ He resided in Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee (1957); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1968); Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee (1972.)^8,9,10 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) He was an Employed by Tennessee Eastman Corporation (1942.)⁵ He was educated Attended Boone's Creek High School, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - The Kingsport Times (TN), May 25, 1942

Mrs. Robert W. Keefauver, whose marriage is announced today, is the former Miss Dorothy Isenberg of Gray's Station. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Isenberg.

Miss Dorothy Isenberg, Mr. Keefauver Marry
Gray's Station - (Spcl.) - Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Isenberg of Gray's Station, announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy, to Robert W. Keefauver, of Gray's Station, Wednesday April 29, at Sulphur Springs. The Rev. G. W. Atkinson was the officiating minister.
The bride wore a navy blue suit with matching accessories.
She was a member of the 1938 graduating class of Boone's Creek high school, and is now employed at the Tennessee Eastman corporation.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. James C. Keefauver and the late Mr. Keefauver. He attended Sulphur Springs high school, and is also employed at the Tennessee Eastman Corporation.
The young couple will make their home at Gray's Station.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S8776] Marriage Announcement - Robert Woodrow Keefauver and Dorothy Barnes Isenberg
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8516] Holy Card - James B. Keefauver
[S11943] Obituary - Susie (Keefauver Cox
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox

Family Explorer

Dorothy Barnes Isenberg^1,2,3

F, #12668, b. 27 September 1920, d. 12 September 2005

Parents

Father	David Barnes Isenberg
Mother	Ollie Price

Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Woodrow Keefauver (b. 15 December 1911, d. 15 September 1979)

Son	Gary Keefauver
Son	David Keefauver

BASIC FACTS

Dorothy Barnes Isenberg was born on 27 September 1912.⁴ She was born on 27 September 1920 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She and Robert Woodrow Keefauver were married on 29 April 1942 in Sulphur Springs, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ She died on 12 September 2005, at age 84, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6

Dorothy Barnes Isenberg had reference number 12936. Her Social Security Number was 408-24-6202, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵ She was an Employed by Tennessee Eastman Corporation (1942.)⁷ She was educated Graduate of Boone's Creek High School, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee (Class of 1938.)⁷ OBITUARY - Herald & Tribune, Week of September 21, 2005

Dorothy Keefauver - GRAY
Dorothy Keefauver, 84, Gray, TN, died Monday, September 12, 2005, in NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. Mrs. Keefauver was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Gray, TN. She was a daughter of the late David Barnes and Ollie Price Isenberg. Mrs. Keefauver was a homemaker and a former employee of Tennessee Eastman and North Electric. She was a member of the Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Keefauver is preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Keefauver, and her parents. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Leslie Keefauver of Kingsport, David and Linda Keefauver of Huntsville, AL; four grandchildren and their spouses, John Keefauver and Tori Campbell of Denver, CO, David and Jennifer Keefauver of Canton, GA, Bobby and Crysti Keefauver of Huntsville, AL, and Jennifer Keefauver of Nashville, TN; four great-grandchildren, Jacob and Benjamin Keefauver of Canton, GA, and Matthew and Darby Keefauver of Huntsville, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, 197 Suncrest Street, Gray, TN 37615 or to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660. Online condolences may be sent to the Keefauver family via www.morrisbaker.com. These arrangements were by the Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - The Kingsport Times (TN), May 25, 1942

Mrs. Robert W. Keefauver, whose marriage is announced today, is the former Miss Dorothy Isenberg of Gray's Station. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Isenberg.

Miss Dorothy Isenberg, Mr. Keefauver Marry
Gray's Station - (Spcl.) - Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Isenberg of Gray's Station, announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy, to Robert W. Keefauver, of Gray's Station, Wednesday April 29, at Sulphur Springs. The Rev. G. W. Atkinson was the officiating minister.
The bride wore a navy blue suit with matching accessories.
She was a member of the 1938 graduating class of Boone's Creek high school, and is now employed at the Tennessee Eastman corporation.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. James C. Keefauver and the late Mr. Keefauver. He attended Sulphur Springs high school, and is also employed at the Tennessee Eastman Corporation.
The young couple will make their home at Gray's Station.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S6324] Genealogy prepared by John Mahey (email address)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S9882] Obituary - Dorothy (Isenberg) Keefauver
[S8776] Marriage Announcement - Robert Woodrow Keefauver and Dorothy Barnes Isenberg

Family Explorer

Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver^1,2,3

M, #12669, b. 27 September 1913, d. 3 August 1997

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Caroline Whitehead (b. 13 August 1915, d. 22 December 2000)

Son	Vincent Johann "Vince" Keefauver+
Daughter	Ingrid Ann Keefauver+
Daughter	Cecile S. Keefauver+ (b. 22 October 1952, d. 11 July 1992)

BASIC FACTS

Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver was born on 27 September 1913 in Tennessee.^4,1,3 He and Elizabeth Caroline Whitehead were married on 7 June 1941 in Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 1 August 1997, at age 83.⁵ He died on 3 August 1997, at age 83, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,6 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver was also known as Roscoe Ernest "Ernest" Keefauver.^8,4,3 He had reference number 12937. His Social Security Number was 411-05-5969, issued: Tennessee, Last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1957, 1968); Boones Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee (1972.)^9,10,11 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) He was a Hospital administrator; employed by Jones Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and Johnson City Memorial Hospital.⁷ He was educated Graduate of Draughon Business College, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁷ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); August 4 & 5, 1997;

ERNEST R. KEEFAUVER
Ernest R. Keefauver, 83, 200 Pawnee St., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Keefauver was a Washington County native and had lived there most of his life. He was a son of the late James C. and Florie Bacon Keefauver.
He was a retired hospital administrator and a former employee of Jones Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and Johnson City Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Keefauver was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College, Knoxville.
He was a member and former deacon of Central Church of Christ.
Mr. Keefauver was preceded in death by one daughter, three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth C. Whitehead Keefauver; one son, Vincent J. Keefauver, Spartanburg, S.C.; one daughter, Ingrid A. Keefauver Roland, Knoxville; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
Morris-Baker (282-1521.)

Citations

[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5753] Genealogy prepared by Dennis L. Branham
[S7225] Genealogy prepared by Sandy (email address)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10081] Obituary - Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S8516] Holy Card - James B. Keefauver
[S11943] Obituary - Susie (Keefauver Cox
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Caroline Whitehead^1,2,3

F, #12670, b. 13 August 1915, d. 22 December 2000

Parents

Father	Charles Stewart Whitehead
Mother	Pearl Thomas Harmon

Pedigree Link

Family: Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver (b. 27 September 1913, d. 3 August 1997)

Son	Vincent Johann "Vince" Keefauver+
Daughter	Ingrid Ann Keefauver+
Daughter	Cecile S. Keefauver+ (b. 22 October 1952, d. 11 July 1992)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Caroline Whitehead was born on 13 August 1915 in Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.^2,4,3 She and Ernest Roscoe "Ernie" Keefauver were married on 7 June 1941 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² She died on 22 December 2000, at age 85, in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Elizabeth Caroline Whitehead had reference number 12938. She was educated Graduate of East Tennessee State University, where she received her bachelor's and master's degree in education.⁶ She was an Educator, taught in the Johnson City School System and the Washington County School System, where she was a special education teacher for several years.⁶ OBITUARY - Keefauver, Johnson City Press (TN); December 23, 2000:

MRS. ELIZABETH C.W. KEEFAUVER
KNOXVILLE -- Mrs. Elizabeth Carolyn Whitehead Keefauver, 85, 217 Towne Road, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Mrs. Keefauver was a Maryville native and lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Pearl Harmon Whitehead.
She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where she received her bachelor's and master's degree in education.
Mrs. Keefauver was a retired educator, having taught in the Johnson City School System and the Washington County School System, where she was a special education teacher for several years.
She was a member of Central Church of Christ, where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a former Bible teacher through World Bible School teaching courses via international correspondence.
Mrs. Keefauver was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Keefauver; one daughter, Cecile Keefauver Carver; and one brother, Charles Whitehead.
Survivors include one son, Vincent Keefauver, Spartanburg, S.C.; three daughters, Ingrid K. Roland and Adelle Cooter, both of Knoxville, and Linda Joiner, Louisville, Ky.; six grandchildren, Beth Keefauver, Asheville, N.C., Scott Keefauver, Spartanburg, Logan Carver and Julia Carver, both of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Nicholas Roland and Jonathan Roland, both of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Morris-Baker (282-1521)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); December 23, 2000:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Elizabeth C.W. Keefauver
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Carolyn Whitehead Keefauver, 85, 217 Towne Road, Knoxville, who died Friday, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Central Church of Christ. Mr. Tim Hall will officiate. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ for support of the World Bible School or to the Children's Library, 2722 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements are by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S5753] Genealogy prepared by Dennis L. Branham
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S7225] Genealogy prepared by Sandy (email address)
[S5006] Funeral Notice - Elizabeth Caroline (Whitehead) Keefauver
[S10013] Obituary - Elizabeth Caroline (Whitehead) Keefauver

Family Explorer

Ida Florence Keefauver^1,2,3,4

F, #12671, b. 23 October 1905, d. 27 September 1957

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Paul Wilcox (b. 1901, d. 12 June 1958)

Daughter	Dorothy Suzanne Wilcox+
Son	John Clinton Wilcox+

BASIC FACTS

Ida Florence Keefauver was born on 23 October 1905 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,5,4,6 She died on 27 September 1957, at age 51, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,4,7 She was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Ida Florence Keefauver had reference number 12939. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.) OBITUARY - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Sunday, September 28, 1957; page 12 column 6; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Florence Wilcox
SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Mrs. Florence Ida Wilcox, 52, died unexpectedly Friday at her home here.
She was born and reared in Washington County.
Survivors are her husband, Paul Wilcox; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Delaney, Charlotte, N.C.; one son, Johnny Wilcox, Sulphur Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Jones Cox, Fall Branch, and Mrs. Howard Keys, Gray Station; and three brothers, James and Ernest Keefauver, Jonesboro and Robert Keefauver, Grays Station.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sulphur Springs methodist Church. The Rev. Arthur B. Edwards, the Rev. B. Chastain and the Re, William J. Powell will conduct the service. Burial will be in Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Russell Sells, John Sells, Allen Sells, Lawrence Cox, Earl Cox, Gene Keys, Clarence Hale, Roger Hale and John Furguson.
The body will be removed to the home at 2 p.m. Saturday from Fall Branch Funeral Home. It will be taken to the church one hour before the funeral.

GRAVE MARKER

WILCOX

IDA KEEFAUVER SAMUEL PAUL
1905 -- 1957 1901 -- 1958.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Winfield Scott Hancock "Winnie" Tubbs^1,2,3

M, #12672, b. 27 May 1880, d. 8 November 1973

Parents

Father	Danvers Polk Tubbs (b. March 1845, d. 3 June 1884)
Mother	Emily Grant (b. 22 December 1849, d. 20 December 1939)

Pedigree Link

Family: Rebecca Jerletta "Betta" Chapman (b. 21 April 1894, d. 18 March 1952)

Son	Winfield Sidney "Syd" Tubbs+ (b. 17 March 1914, d. 15 March 1996)
Daughter	Eileen Emily Tubbs+ (b. 14 January 1916, d. 20 June 1992)
Son	Danvers Joseph "Dan" Tubbs+ (b. 15 September 1917, d. 28 August 2006)
Daughter	Jerletta June "Jeri" Tubbs+ (b. 18 June 1919, d. 5 September 2008)
Daughter	Nedra Marie Tubbs+ (b. 18 May 1921, d. 1962)
Son	Jesse John "Jess" Tubbs+ (b. 22 January 1923, d. 5 April 1989)

BASIC FACTS

Winfield Scott Hancock "Winnie" Tubbs was born on 27 May 1880 in Rockville, Delaware Co., Iowa.¹ He and Rebecca Jerletta "Betta" Chapman were married on 14 December 1912 in Okaton, Jones Co., South Dakota.¹ He died on 8 November 1973, at age 93, in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.¹ He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.¹

Winfield Scott Hancock "Winnie" Tubbs had reference number 12940. His Social Security Number was 480-56-9706, issued: Iowa, last residence: Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.⁴ He was enumerated on the census in Jackson County, Iowa (1880, 1900); Lyman County, South Dakota (1910); Jackson County, Iowa (1920.) He was a School teacher (1900); farmer (1910, 1918, 1920.)⁵ He resided in Okaton, Lymon Co., South Dakota (1913.)⁵ GRAVE MARKER

TUBBS
WINFIELD H. BETTA J.
1880 - 1973 1894 - 1952
REBECCA JERLETTA
CHAPMAN.

Citations

[S7086] Genealogy prepared by Richard M. Tubbs (email address)
[S996] 1910 Census, South Dakota, Lyman County
[S1214] 1920 Census, Iowa, Jackson County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S5448] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Anna Marie Polly Dawalt 8-2006 file)

Family Explorer

Nora Edith "Edith" Keefauver^1,2,3,4

F, #12673, b. 15 August 1908, d. 13 June 1981

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Howard Emert Keys (b. 13 April 1903, d. 18 February 1966)

Son	Norman Gene Keys

BASIC FACTS

Nora Edith "Edith" Keefauver was born on 15 August 1908 in Tennessee.^2,5 She died on 13 June 1981, at age 72, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,4,6 She was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Nora Edith "Edith" Keefauver had reference number 12941. Her Social Security Number was 413-10-5097, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ She resided in Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee (1957); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1968); Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee (1972.)^8,9,10 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.)

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S2924] Cemetery Records - Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee
[S8516] Holy Card - James B. Keefauver
[S11943] Obituary - Susie (Keefauver Cox
[S10486] Obituary - Ida Florence (Keefauver) Wilcox

Family Explorer

Rebecca Jerletta "Betta" Chapman^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #12674, b. 21 April 1894, d. 18 March 1952

Parents

Father	Joseph Basford "JB" Chapman (b. 6 November 1859, d. 3 March 1932)
Mother	Sarah Louise "Louisa" Hayworth (b. 4 October 1861, d. 17 June 1901)

Pedigree Link

Family: Winfield Scott Hancock "Winnie" Tubbs (b. 27 May 1880, d. 8 November 1973)

Son	Winfield Sidney "Syd" Tubbs+ (b. 17 March 1914, d. 15 March 1996)
Daughter	Eileen Emily Tubbs+ (b. 14 January 1916, d. 20 June 1992)
Son	Danvers Joseph "Dan" Tubbs+ (b. 15 September 1917, d. 28 August 2006)
Daughter	Jerletta June "Jeri" Tubbs+ (b. 18 June 1919, d. 5 September 2008)
Daughter	Nedra Marie Tubbs+ (b. 18 May 1921, d. 1962)
Son	Jesse John "Jess" Tubbs+ (b. 22 January 1923, d. 5 April 1989)

BASIC FACTS

Rebecca Jerletta "Betta" Chapman was born on 21 April 1894 in Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa.¹ She and Winfield Scott Hancock "Winnie" Tubbs were married on 14 December 1912 in Okaton, Jones Co., South Dakota.¹ She died on 16 March 1952, at age 57.⁷ She died on 18 March 1952, at age 57, in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.^1,8 She was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.¹

Rebecca Jerletta "Betta" Chapman had reference number 12942. She was enumerated on the census in Wayne County, Iowa (1895, 1900); Lyman County, South Dakota (1910); Jackson County, Iowa (1920.) She resided in RFD #3, Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.⁹ GRAVE MARKER

TUBBS
WINFIELD H. BETTA J.
1880 - 1973 1894 - 1952
REBECCA JERLETTA
CHAPMAN.

Citations

[S7086] Genealogy prepared by Richard M. Tubbs (email address)
[S8418] Grave Marker - Winfield and Rebecca (Chapman) Tubbs, Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa
[S503] 1900 Census, Iowa, Wayne County
[S996] 1910 Census, South Dakota, Lyman County
[S1214] 1920 Census, Iowa, Jackson County
[S392] 1895 Census, Iowa, Wayne County
[S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
[S5815] Genealogy prepared by Donn A. Tubbs (
[S5448] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (Anna Marie Polly Dawalt 8-2006 file)

Family Explorer

Carl Richard "Judd" Keefauver^1,2,3

M, #12675, b. 25 September 1915, d. 1 November 1950

Parents

Father	James Clinton Keefauver (b. 7 January 1874, d. 1 April 1932)
Mother	Florence Louise "Flora or Florie" Bacon (b. 18 October 1878, d. 1 September 1950)

Pedigree Link

Family: Chassie Marie Hickam (b. 24 January 1919, d. 6 February 2000)

Son	Carl Wilbur Keefauver (b. 11 December 1943, d. 30 July 2009)

BASIC FACTS

Carl Richard "Judd" Keefauver was born on 25 September 1915 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4 He died on 1 January 1950, at age 34.³ He died on 1 November 1950, at age 35, in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, (aka City Cemetery), Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

Carl Richard "Judd" Keefauver had reference number 12943. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (at time of death.)⁴ World War II, 12-16-1944 to 10-19-1945.⁴ He was a Spinner - textile mill (death certificate.)⁴ His Social Security Number was 414-12-4288.⁴ OBITUARY - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Saturday, 4 November 1950; page 3 column 1; (Ancesrtry.com)

Carl R. Keefauver
Carl R. Keefauver, 35, 320 West Ravine Road, died at the Kennedy Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday at 9 p.m. following a four-months illness.
He formerly was an employee of Tennessee Estman Corporation for a number of years working in the spinning department. He was a veteran of World War II having served in North Africa and Italy.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Chassie Hickam Keefauver; one son, Carl W. Keefauver, both of Kingsport; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Keys and Mrs. Paul Wilcox, both of Jonesboro, Tenn., Mrs. Susie Cox of Fall Branch, Tenn.; three brothers, Robert, Ernest, James, all of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Clyde B. Watkins, pastor, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. W. B. Dail.
Burial will be in the Kingsport Cemetery.
The body will be removed from the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral home to the residence at 4 p.m. Friday.

Citations

[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S3309] Death Certificate - Carl Richard Keefauver