The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Person Page 510

Family Explorer

Cody Pham1

M, #12726

Parents

FatherKhougn Pham
MotherMichelle Louise Elliott
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S12318] Phone conversation with Mary (Sacha) Elliott, April 2, 2001
Family Explorer

Lydia Ann Bacon1,2,3,4

F, #12727, b. 29 August 1835, d. 25 June 1889

Parents

FatherJonathan Bacon (b. about 1801, d. February 1860)
MotherDeborah "Deboey" Barron (b. 30 December 1807, d. after January 1872)
Pedigree Link

Family: George Lynch Keefauver (b. 25 September 1835, d. 19 December 1917)

SonAlvin Van Buren Keefauver+ (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
SonJoseph Deadrick Keefauver+ (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)
DaughterDicey Alice Keefauver (b. 12 December 1862, d. 14 August 1885)
SonShelton B. Keefauver+ (b. 28 July 1864, d. 23 May 1904)
DaughterElizabeth A. Keefauver+ (b. 31 May 1866, d. 2 January 1899)
SonAbraham L. Keefauver (b. 20 April 1869, d. 18 September 1928)
DaughterJulia Catherine Keefauver+ (b. 12 December 1872, d. 23 April 1972)
SonJames M. Keefauver (b. 16 April 1875, d. 7 February 1903)

BASIC FACTS

Lydia Ann Bacon was born on 29 August 1835 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,2,5 She and George Lynch Keefauver were married on 18 November 1858 in Jonesborough, Washingon Co., Tennessee.5 She died on 25 June 1889, at age 53, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.5 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1
Lydia Ann Bacon was also known as Lyddian. She was also known as Lida Ann Bacon.6,7 She had reference number 12995. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880.) GRAVE MARKER

GEORGE L. ALCIE ELIZABETH A ABRAHAM
KEEFAUVER KEEFAUVER COFFMAN KEEFAUVER
BORN BORN BORN BORN
SEPT 25 1835 DEC 12 1862 MAY 31 1856 APR 20 1869
DIED DIED DIED DIED
DEC 19 1917 AUG 14 1885 JAN 2 1899 SEPT 18 1928
-------- --------
HIS WIFE JAMES M. LITTLE RUBY
LYDIA ANN KEEFAUVER COFFMAN
BORN BORN AGED
AUG 29 1835 APR 16 1875 10 MONTHS
DIED DIED
JULY 25 1889 FEB 17 1903
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KEEFAUVER

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Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  6. [S2461] Article - "Keefauver" by Lucille Keefauver, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 392 - 393)
  7. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Dicey Alice Keefauver1,2,3

F, #12728, b. 12 December 1862, d. 14 August 1885

Parents

FatherGeorge Lynch Keefauver (b. 25 September 1835, d. 19 December 1917)
MotherLydia Ann Bacon (b. 29 August 1835, d. 25 June 1889)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Dicey Alice Keefauver was born on 2 December 1862.4 She was born on 12 December 1862 in Tennessee.1,5,2 She died on 14 August 1885, at age 22, in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,6 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.7
Dicey Alice Keefauver was also known as Alice N. Keefauver.4 She had reference number 12996. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1870, 1880.) GRAVE MARKER

GEORGE L. ALCIE ELIZABETH A ABRAHAM
KEEFAUVER KEEFAUVER COFFMAN KEEFAUVER
BORN BORN BORN BORN
SEPT 25 1835 DEC 12 1862 MAY 31 1856 APR 20 1869
DIED DIED DIED DIED
DEC 19 1917 AUG 14 1885 JAN 2 1899 SEPT 18 1928
-------- --------
HIS WIFE JAMES M. LITTLE RUBY
LYDIA ANN KEEFAUVER COFFMAN
BORN BORN AGED
AUG 29 1835 APR 16 1875 10 MONTHS
DIED DIED
JULY 25 1889 FEB 17 1903
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KEEFAUVER

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Citations

  1. [S7474] Genealogy prepared by Tracey M. Bacon
  2. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  7. [S7810] Grave Marker - Dicey Alice Keefauver
Family Explorer

Alvin Van Buren Keefauver1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #12729, b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930

Parents

FatherGeorge Lynch Keefauver (b. 25 September 1835, d. 19 December 1917)
MotherLydia Ann Bacon (b. 29 August 1835, d. 25 June 1889)
Pedigree Link

Family: Nora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)

SonRobert Shelton "Buck" Keefauver+ (b. 9 February 1882, d. 31 August 1967)
DaughterIda A. Keefauver+ (b. 19 October 1884, d. 29 March 1954)
DaughterMayme R. Keefauver (b. 30 November 1886, d. 10 June 1968)
DaughterRosa Nell Keefauver+ (b. 18 February 1888, d. 10 November 1971)
DaughterVona Keefauver (b. 19 October 1891, d. 21 December 1972)
SonFerry W. Keefauver (b. 2 November 1893, d. 27 November 1916)
SonBryan W. Keefauver+ (b. 23 August 1896, d. 2 January 1965)
SonDewey A. Keefauver+ (b. 6 February 1899, d. 18 February 1977)
SonAlfred A. "Alf" Keefauver (b. 22 November 1901, d. 31 October 1979)
SonPaul Keefauver+ (b. 29 April 1906, d. 28 December 1999)

BASIC FACTS

Alvin Van Buren Keefauver was born on 5 October 1859 in Tennessee.1,3 He and Nora C. Crouch were married on 21 December 1880.7 He died on 2 January 1930, at age 70, in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,8 He died on 19 January 1930, at age 70, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.9 He was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.10
Alvin Van Buren Keefauver had reference number 12997. He resided in Lived and farmed in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.7 He was a Farmer-general (1910, 1920.)3,2 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860 - 1880, 1910, 1920.) The following story comes from Alvin's granddaughter, Madeline (Keefauver) Overbay and was supplied to me by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart.

"Alvin and Nora were farmers. Alvin ordered seed for the neighbors from the Ferris Seed Company. He was such a good customer that Mr. Ferris sent him some bean seed and said "My friend, try these in your area. If they do good, send me a name and you can name them." Granddaddy named them Tennessee Green Pod. (Every gardener in Washington County, Tennessee has heard of Tennessee Green Pod Beans.)
Alvin also used to get up excursion on the railroad to Charleston, South Carolina. If he got a certain number to go he got to go for free.
Alvin was a Sunday School teacher at Boone's Creek Christian Church." Married by W. B. Bowman.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  9. [S3254] Death Certificate - Alvin A. Keefauver (Alvin Van Buren Keefauver)
  10. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Nora C. Crouch1,2,3,4,5

F, #12730, b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950

Parents

FatherAlfred Miller Crouch (b. 28 February 1826, d. 18 January 1914)
MotherRebecca Young (b. 27 July 1831, d. 15 December 1877)
Pedigree Link

Family: Alvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)

SonRobert Shelton "Buck" Keefauver+ (b. 9 February 1882, d. 31 August 1967)
DaughterIda A. Keefauver+ (b. 19 October 1884, d. 29 March 1954)
DaughterMayme R. Keefauver (b. 30 November 1886, d. 10 June 1968)
DaughterRosa Nell Keefauver+ (b. 18 February 1888, d. 10 November 1971)
DaughterVona Keefauver (b. 19 October 1891, d. 21 December 1972)
SonFerry W. Keefauver (b. 2 November 1893, d. 27 November 1916)
SonBryan W. Keefauver+ (b. 23 August 1896, d. 2 January 1965)
SonDewey A. Keefauver+ (b. 6 February 1899, d. 18 February 1977)
SonAlfred A. "Alf" Keefauver (b. 22 November 1901, d. 31 October 1979)
SonPaul Keefauver+ (b. 29 April 1906, d. 28 December 1999)

BASIC FACTS

Nora C. Crouch was born on 17 March 1861 in Washington Co., Tennessee.6,7 She and Alvin Van Buren Keefauver were married on 21 December 1880.8 She died on 28 February 1950, at age 88, in Boones Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.6,8,7,9 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.10
Nora C. Crouch was also known as Nora A. Crouch.6 She had reference number 12998. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1940.) She was a Farmer - general farming (1930); landlord - farm (1940.)4,5 Nora's parents were Alfred Miller Crouch and Rebecca (Young) Crouch (daughter of John Young, Sr. and Isabel Cunningham). Their story can be found in the book "Robert Young, Sr., Patriot and Pioneer," by Dessie Little Simmons. Alfred and Rebecca had property and lived on what is now Carroll Creek Road. Their house can be seen where the Brown's Mill Road and Carroll Creek Road meet, just north of present day Walmart Super Store in Johnson City, Tennessee.

OBITUARY- Johnson City, Tennessee); February 29, 1950:

MRS. NORA KEEFAUVER
Mrs. Nora Crouch Keefauver, 88, died unexpectedly at her home in the Boones Creek section at 4:30 p. m. yesterday. She collapsed in the yard of her home, apparently a victim of a heart attack.
The widow of A. V. Keefauver, who died in 1930, Mrs. Keefauver was a member of a pioneer Washington county family. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Rebecca Young Crouch. She was a member of Boones Creek Church of Christ for the past 75 years and active in numerous church activities.
Survivors include five sons, Bob, Bryan, Dewey, Alfred and Paul Keefauver, all of Rt. 4, Jonesboro; four daughters, Mrs. C. T. Young, Mrs. Elmer E. Archer and Mrs. Beverly Thomas, all of Johnson City; and Miss Mayme Keefauver, Route 4, Jonesboro.
Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 p. m. in Boones Creek Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Steve Morton will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Russell crouch, Watland Crouch, Boone Clark, John Broyles, Clyde Broyles and Jack Keefauver.
Kiser Funeral Home is in charge. Married by W. B. Bowman.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S7474] Genealogy prepared by Tracey M. Bacon
  7. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  8. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
  10. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Robert Shelton "Buck" Keefauver1,2,3,4,5

M, #12731, b. 9 February 1882, d. 31 August 1967

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Fannie Milhorn (b. 8 December 1887, d. 1 May 1975)

SonStanley Eugene "Gene" Keefauver+ (b. 4 March 1910, d. 26 February 1980)
DaughterEdith Lenore Keefauver+ (b. 15 April 1911, d. 29 November 1997)
SonWilliam Joe "Billy Joe or Bill" Keefauver+ (b. 28 September 1912, d. 11 October 1987)
DaughterEunice Irene Keefauver+

BASIC FACTS

Robert Shelton "Buck" Keefauver was born on 9 February 1882 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,6 He and Fannie Milhorn were married on 6 June 1909.7 He died on 31 August 1967, at age 85, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,6,4,8 He was buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2
Robert Shelton "Buck" Keefauver had reference number 12999. His Social Security Number was 415-16-1514, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.6 He resided in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee; Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965.)2,9,10 He was a Large-scale farmer; farmer - general farming (1910, 1920); Deputy Sheriff for 30 years (Obituary.)2,3,8,5 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) Buck was a handsome man and was prominent in the community.

OBITUARY - Press-Chronicle, Johnson City, Tennessee, Friday morning, September 1, 1967

ROBERT KEEFAUVER
Robert Shelton Keefauver, 85, Rt. 5, Jonesboro, died in Memorial Hospital at 5:30 a.m. yesterday after a lingering illness.
Son of the late Alvin and Nora Crouch Keefauver, he was a deputy sheriff in the county for 30 years, a retired farmer and a member of Boones Creek Christian Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fannie Keefauver; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Clark, Rt. 5 Johesboro, and Mrs. Eunice McCoy, Jonesboro; two son, Bill and Eugene, Jonesboro; 15 grandchildrena dn 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Alfred, Paul and Dewey, Jonesboro; three sisters, Mayme, Jonesboro, and Mrs. Vona Thomas and Mrs. Rose Archer, Johnson City.
Dillow-Taylor, Jonesboro is in charge.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2461] Article - "Keefauver" by Lucille Keefauver, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Pages 392 - 393)
  3. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  5. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  9. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  10. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Ida A. Keefauver1,2,3

F, #12732, b. 19 October 1884, d. 29 March 1954

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Thomas Young (b. 1 May 1882, d. 6 July 1952)

SonRobert Alvin Young (b. 11 November 1914, d. 24 June 1937)
DaughterLois A. Young (b. 2 March 1915, d. 18 October 1973)
SonStanley Eugene Young+ (b. 11 September 1920, d. 5 July 1981)

BASIC FACTS

Ida A. Keefauver was born on 19 October 1884 in Tennessee.4,2 She and Charles Thomas Young were married on 3 April 1911.4,5 She died on 29 March 1954, at age 69, in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,3
Ida A. Keefauver had reference number 13000. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910.) She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950.)6

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  4. [S7417] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  6. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Mayme R. Keefauver1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #12733, b. 30 November 1886, d. 10 June 1968

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mayme R. Keefauver was born on 30 November 1886 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,7 She died on 10 June 1968, at age 81, in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.7,8 She died on 17 June 1968, at age 81.1 She died on 10 June 1969, at age 82.2 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.2
Mayme R. Keefauver had reference number 13001. She was a Public School teacher (1910 - 1930); taught in the Washington County School District for 34 years (obituary.)3,4,5,8 Her Social Security Number was 411-90-6724, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.9 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1940.) She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965, 1967.)10,11,12 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press-Chronical, Tuesday Evening, June 11, 1968

MAMYE KEEFAUVER
Mayme Keefauver, 81, Boones Creek community, died at 6 p.m. yestarday after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home.
A native of Washington County, Miss Keefauver was the daughter of the late Alvin and Nora Crouch Keefauver and was a life member of the Boones Creek Church of Christ.
She was a retired school teacher and had taught in the Washington County school system for 34 years.
Survivors include three brothers, Alfred of the home, Dewey and Paul, both of Boones Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Archer and Mrs. Vona Thomas, both of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephew.

OBITUARY #2

Keefauver, Mayne - Funeral services for Mayne Keefauver, 81, Boones Creek community, who died at her home Monday afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Boones Creek Church of Christ. Alvin B. Covell, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pall bearers will be Joe Keefauver, Jack Keefauver, Billy Joe Keefauver, Wayland Crouch, Lee Clark and Charles Dyer. Ladies of the church will serve as flower bearers. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and removed to the church one hour before the service. Kiser-Woodall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  8. [S11348] Obituary - Mayme Keefauver
  9. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  11. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  12. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Rosa Nell Keefauver1,2,3,4

F, #12734, b. 18 February 1888, d. 10 November 1971

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Elmer Eugene Archer (b. 16 August 1888, d. 15 July 1953)

SonJames Phillip "Phil" Archer (b. 28 August 1919, d. 16 February 1990)
SonRobert Kenneth "Ken" Archer+ (b. 11 September 1920, d. 8 January 2006)
SonWarren G. Archer+ (b. 4 September 1922, d. 2 December 1973)
DaughterGrace Elizabeth Archer+
SonFred DeVault Archer+ (b. 30 April 1925, d. 21 May 1998)
SonElmer Archer (b. 17 March 1926, d. 17 March 1926)
SonEugene Archer (b. 17 March 1926, d. 17 March 1926)
SonCarter Paul "Paul" Archer (b. 27 May 1927, d. 25 February 2001)
DaughterPauline Archer (b. 27 May 1927, d. 1927)

BASIC FACTS

Rosa Nell Keefauver was born on 18 February 1888 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.5,6 She and Elmer Eugene Archer were married on 6 December 1917 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.7 She died on 10 October 1971, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.8,5 She died on 10 November 1971, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4 She was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.5 She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.9
Rosa Nell Keefauver had reference number 13002. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910.) She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965, 1967, 1968.)10,11,12,13 OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, November 11, 1971; page 6A column 4 & 6; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Rosa Archer
JOHNSON CITY -- Mrs. Rosa Nell Archer, 83, of 304 Highland Ave., mother of two Kingsport residents, died in Johnson City Memorial Hospital at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday after an illness of one week.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, daughter of the late Alvin and Nora Crouch Keefauver. She was a member of Brookmead Church of Christ. Her husband, Elmer E. Archer died in 1953.
Surviving are: her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Muse of Mountain City; sons, Phil, Ft. Sam Houston, Tex.; Kenneth and Fred, both of Kingsport, Warren, Johnson City, and Paul Archer of the home; a sister, Mrs. Beverly Thomas, Johnson City, Route 4; brothers, Paul, Alf and Dewey, all of Jonesboro, Route 5; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

FUNERAL NOTICE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, November 11, 1971; page 6A column 4 & 6; (Ancestry.com)

ARCHER, MRS. ROSA N.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Nell Archer of Johnson City will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Appalachian Funeral Chapel with Joe Fleming, minister, officiating. Interment will be in Monte Vista Burial Park. The body remains at the chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorials in the form of donations to their favorite charity. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7417] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  5. [S7413] Genealogy prepared by the Archer Association, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  7. [S6177] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address)
  8. [S6178] Genealogy prepared by Janelle Morrow Walker Warden (email address), Source Medium: Book
  9. [S5078] Funeral Notice - Rosa Nell (Keefauver) Archer
  10. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  11. [S11348] Obituary - Mayme Keefauver
  12. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  13. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Vona Keefauver1,2

F, #12735, b. 19 October 1891, d. 21 December 1972

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Vona Keefauver was born on 19 October 1891 in Jonesboro, Washington Co., Tennessee.3 She died on 21 December 1972, at age 81, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4 She was buried in Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.5,6
Vona Keefauver had reference number 13003. Her Social Security Number was 412-78-8474, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Tennessee.7 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910.) She resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965); Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1967, 1968, 1971.)8,9,10,11,12 She and James Beverly "Beverly" Thomas had children in No Children.5

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S5926] Genealogy prepared by Ernie Grubb
  4. [S4131] Descendents of James D. Thomas prepared by unknown
  5. [S7417] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book, Volume III, No. 94, Page 112.
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  9. [S11348] Obituary - Mayme Keefauver
  10. [S11770] Obituary - Rosa Nell (Keefauver) Archer
  11. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  12. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Ferry W. Keefauver1,2,3

M, #12736, b. 2 November 1893, d. 27 November 1916

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ferry W. Keefauver was born on 2 November 1893 in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5 He died on 27 November 1916, at age 23, in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5,6 He was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,7
Ferry W. Keefauver was also known as Terry W. Keefauver.5 He had reference number 13004. He was a Farm laborer on home farm (1910); was training to be a railroad engineer at Erwin, Tennessee at the time of his death.3 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910.)

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S7417] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S7474] Genealogy prepared by Tracey M. Bacon
  6. [S3425] Death Certificate - Ferry Keefauver
  7. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Bryan W. Keefauver1,2,3,4

M, #12737, b. 23 August 1896, d. 2 January 1965

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Ruth "Ruth" Cox (b. 22 April 1898, d. 18 November 1972)

DaughterCatheryn Madeline "Madeline" Keefauver+ (b. 9 August 1920, d. 11 January 2015)
DaughterMary Evelyn Keefauver+

BASIC FACTS

Bryan W. Keefauver was born on 23 August 1896 in Tennessee.5,6 He was born on 24 August 1896 in Tennessee.7,8 He and Anna Ruth "Ruth" Cox were married on 8 November 1918 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,7 He died on 2 January 1965, at age 68, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.9,7,10 He was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.11
Bryan W. Keefauver had reference number 13005. He resided in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee (1934); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950.)9,12 His Social Security Number was 415-60-8571, issued: Tennessee.5 He was a Laborer of home farm (1910, 1920); farmer - general farming (1930.)2,3,4,13 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) OBITUARY - Johnson City, TN); January 3, 1965:

BRYAN KEEFAUVER
Bryan Keefauver, 67, Rt. 5, Jonesboro, died unexpectedly at his home yesterday morning.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and the son of the late Alvin and Nora Crouch Keefauver. He was a member of the Boones Creek Church of Christ.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ruth Cox Keefauver; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn McCall, Johnson City, and Mrs. Madeline Overbay of the home; four grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Archer, Johnson City, Mrs. Vona Thomas, Rt. 4, and Mayme Keefauver, Rt. 5, Jonesboro; four brothers, Bob, Dewey and Paul, all of Rt. 5, Jonesboro, and Alf Keefauver, Rt. 4, Jonesboro.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Tennessee newspaper; January 3, 1965:

KEEFAUVER, BRYAN -- Funeral services for Bryan Keefauver, age 67, of Route 5, Jonesboro, who died at the residence Saturday morning, will be held at Appalachian Funeral Chapel 3:30 p. m. Monday with Alvin Covell, minister, officiating. I nterment in the Highland Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers who are requested to meet at the chapel 3:10 p. m. will be: Grayson Dyer, John Ward, Charles Beard, Jack Keefauver, Hobert Beard and Chester Callahan. Flower bearers will be friends and neighbors. The body will remain at the chapel throughout the services where the family will receive friends from 7 'til 9 p. m. Sunday. Appalachian in charge.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  8. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  9. [S9099] Message Board (Keefauver) item posted by Cynthia McDaniel
  10. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  11. [S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
  12. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
  13. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Anna Ruth "Ruth" Cox1,2,3,4

F, #12738, b. 22 April 1898, d. 18 November 1972

Parents

FatherWilliam H. Cox (b. 15 January 1852, d. 28 May 1928)
MotherDora Hill (b. 13 May 1864, d. 29 June 1905)
Pedigree Link

Family: Bryan W. Keefauver (b. 23 August 1896, d. 2 January 1965)

DaughterCatheryn Madeline "Madeline" Keefauver+ (b. 9 August 1920, d. 11 January 2015)
DaughterMary Evelyn Keefauver+

BASIC FACTS

Anna Ruth "Ruth" Cox was born on 22 April 1898 in Washington Co., Tennessee.5 She was born on 28 April 1898 in Washington Co., Tennessee.2,6 She and Bryan W. Keefauver were married on 8 November 1918 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,7 She died on 18 November 1972, at age 74, in Washington Co., Tennessee.6 She was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.5
Anna Ruth "Ruth" Cox had reference number 13006. Her Social Security Number was 410-09-5137, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.8 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.)

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4169] Descendents of William H. Cox prepared by Ann (Jobe) Brown
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S3052] Cemetery Records, Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee
  6. [S9099] Message Board (Keefauver) item posted by Cynthia McDaniel
  7. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  8. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Dewey A. Keefauver1,2,3,4

M, #12739, b. 6 February 1899, d. 18 February 1977

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Irene Boring Saylor (b. 26 August 1902, d. 23 January 1997)

SonJames Robert "Jim Bob" Keefauver+ (b. 24 April 1920, d. 29 December 1997)
DaughterBeulah Algerine "Algerine or Sis" Keefauver+ (b. 9 May 1922, d. 13 July 2012)

BASIC FACTS

Dewey A. Keefauver was born on 6 February 1898 in Tennessee.5 He was born on 6 February 1899 in Tennessee.6 He and Irene Boring Saylor were married in 1918.7 He died on 18 February 1977, at age 78, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.6
Dewey A. Keefauver had reference number 13007. His Social Security Number was 414-34-7179, issued: Tennessee: last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.6 He was a Farmer on his own farm (1920); farmer - general farming (1930.)3,4 He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965, 1967); Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee (1968.)8,9,10,11 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910-1930.)

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S7416] Genealogy prepared by the Crouch Family Heritage Association, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  9. [S11348] Obituary - Mayme Keefauver
  10. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  11. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Paul Keefauver1,2,3,4

M, #12740, b. 29 April 1906, d. 28 December 1999

Parents

FatherAlvin Van Buren Keefauver (b. 5 October 1859, d. 19 January 1930)
MotherNora C. Crouch (b. 17 March 1861, d. 28 February 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Beulah E. Saylor (b. 8 February 1908, d. 14 June 1999)

SonHarold Frederick Keefauver+ (b. 5 September 1928, d. 2 September 1997)
DaughterMary Ann Keefauver+

BASIC FACTS

Paul Keefauver was born on 29 April 1906 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,5,6 He and Beulah E. Saylor were married on 20 March 1926.1 He died on 28 December 1999, at age 93, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.5,7,8 He was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens; Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.9
Paul Keefauver had reference number 13008. He was a Farmer (1930.)4,8 His Social Security Number was 412-64-0457, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.5 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) He resided in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1950, 1965, 1967); Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee (1968); Paul and Beulah lived on part of his parents' farm, Washington Co., Tennessee.6,10,11,12,13 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); December 29, 1999:

PAUL KEEFAUVER
Paul Keefauver, 93, 195 P. Keefauver Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his residence following a brief illness.
Mr. Keefauver was a lifelong Washington County resident and a son of the late Alvin and Nora Crouch Keefauver.
He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Keefauver was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church, where he was a member of the Senior Men's Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Saylor Keefauver, in June, one son, four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ann Martin, Johnson City; five grandchildren, Lisa Collins, Atlanta, Freda Keefauver, Johnson City, Peggy Proffitt and Johnny Keefauver, both of Gray, and Randy Keefauver, Charlotte, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Appalachian (928-6111)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); December 29, 1999:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
Paul Keefauver
Funeral services for Paul Keefauver, 92, 195 P. Keefauver Road, Johnson City, who died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. from Boones Creek Christian Church with Charles Reese, minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Sunday School Class of Boones Creek Christian Church. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to the building Fund of Boones Creek Christian Church, 312 Christian Church Road, Gray, Tenn. 37615. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  7. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11525] Obituary - Paul Keefauver
  9. [S5068] Funeral Notice - Paul Keefauver
  10. [S11729] Obituary - Robert Shelton Keefauver
  11. [S11348] Obituary - Mayme Keefauver
  12. [S9575] Obituary - Bryan W. Keefauver
  13. [S11461] Obituary - Nora C. (Crouch) Keefauver
Family Explorer

Beulah E. Saylor1,2

F, #12741, b. 8 February 1908, d. 14 June 1999

Parents

FatherCharlie Saylor
MotherMinnie Hilbert
Pedigree Link

Family: Paul Keefauver (b. 29 April 1906, d. 28 December 1999)

SonHarold Frederick Keefauver+ (b. 5 September 1928, d. 2 September 1997)
DaughterMary Ann Keefauver+

BASIC FACTS

Beulah E. Saylor was born on 8 February 1908 in Tennessee.3,4 She and Paul Keefauver were married on 20 March 1926.5 She died on 14 June 1999, at age 91, in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,6 She was buried in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.2
Beulah E. Saylor was also known as Beulah Saylar.4 She was also known as Bula Saylar.5,3 She had reference number 13009. Her Social Security Number was 412-79-8822, issued: Tennessee, last residence, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); Tuesday, June 15, 1999; page 2

MRS. BEULAH E. KEEFAUVER
Mrs. Beulah E. Keefauver, 91, 195 P. Keefauver Road, died Monday, June 14, 1999, at her residence after a brief illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie Hilbert Saylor.
Mrs. Keefauver was a homemaker.
She was a former member of the Home Demonstration Club.
Mrs. Keefauver was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church, where she was a former secretary of the Mary Keefauver Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Keefauver; one daughter, Mary Ann Keefauver Martin, Johnson City; two brothers, Paul Saylor, Jonesborough, and Vernon Saylor, Gray; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Appalachian-Hartman (928-6111)

APPALACHIAN-HARTMAN FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Beulah E. Keefauver
Funeral services for Beulah E. Keefauver, 91, 195 P. Keefauver Road, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at 2;30 p.m. from the East Chapel of Appalachian-Hartman Funeral Home with Charles Reese, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. The family stated for those who desire, memorials be given to Boones Creek Christian Church, 312 Christian Church Road, Gray, Tenn. 37615. Pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School class of the church. They are asked to meet at the funeral home by 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. Appalachian-Hartman Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S4350] Email from Chad Proffitt dated April 5, 2004
  2. [S9534] Obituary - Beulah E. (Saylor) Keefauver
  3. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Guy Newton Hughes1,2,3

M, #12742, b. 5 January 1891, d. 29 November 1968

Parents

FatherEdward Wellington "Ed" Hughes (b. 12 July 1866, d. 18 March 1934)
MotherLula Ellen Hughes (b. 19 March 1868, d. 27 May 1928)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Guy Newton Hughes was born on 5 January 1891 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 He died on 29 November 1968, at age 77, in Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.2
Guy Newton Hughes had reference number 13010. He was an Engineer at Alcoa Aluminum.2 His Social Security Number was 418-03-1599, Issued: Alabama, last residence: Maryville, Blount Co., Tennessee.4 He was educated Graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Class of 1913); Thesis: Regulation Studies on a General Electric Three-Wire Generator.5 Guy Newton Hughes was an engineer for Alcoa Aluminum. He was awarded the following patent:

Patent: 2,014,475 - Automatic Screw-Down Control For Rolling Mills, January 12, 1932

Guy may have been married to Eva Harless.

Citations

  1. [S7578] Genealogy prepared by Wayne Irwin (email address), Source Medium: Book
  2. [S6640] Genealogy prepared by Louminda (Roberts) Torbett (email address)
  3. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S2842] Book: University of Tennessee Records (Google Books)
Family Explorer

Joseph Deadrick Keefauver1,2,3,4

M, #12743, b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917

Parents

FatherGeorge Lynch Keefauver (b. 25 September 1835, d. 19 December 1917)
MotherLydia Ann Bacon (b. 29 August 1835, d. 25 June 1889)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton (b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949)

DaughterMary Lydia Keefauver (b. 16 December 1898, d. 8 January 1978)
DaughterKathleen L. Keefauver+ (b. 17 November 1900, d. 29 November 1986)
SonWeldon Faw Keefauver+ (b. 19 October 1902, d. 17 February 1983)
DaughterGrace Keefauver (b. 1904, d. 1905)
DaughterLouise Keefauver+ (b. 30 May 1906, d. 12 November 1987)
SonJoseph Deadrick "Joe" Keefauver, Jr. (b. 15 November 1908, d. 17 November 2002)
SonJames Lee Keefauver (b. 1910, d. 1911)
SonHoward Wayne "Jack" Keefauver+ (b. 1 May 1912, d. 18 February 1994)
DaughterRuby Keefauver+ (b. 3 March 1915, d. 19 April 1993)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Deadrick Keefauver was born on 17 April 1861 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,2,5 He and Lumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton were married on 1 May 1898.6 He died on 2 October 1917, at age 56, in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,6 He was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.7
Joseph Deadrick Keefauver had reference number 13011. He left a will in Left no will; estate probated on June 1, 1921; left a farm of 129 acres, a lot in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee and personal property all worth $20, 394.54.1 He was a Retail merchant - dry goods (1910); merchant and farmer (death certificate.)3,8 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1870, 1880, 1910.) GRAVE MARKER

JOSEPH D.
KEEFAUVER
APR. 17, 1861
OCT. 2, 1917
I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVITH.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S359] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S6173] Genealogy prepared by Janelle (Walker) Warden (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  7. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S3575] Death Certificate - Joseph Deadrick Keefauver
Family Explorer

Lumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton1,2,3,4

F, #12744, b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949

Parents

FatherSolomon P. Hylton
MotherMary E. Crouch (b. about 1850)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Deadrick Keefauver (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)

DaughterMary Lydia Keefauver (b. 16 December 1898, d. 8 January 1978)
DaughterKathleen L. Keefauver+ (b. 17 November 1900, d. 29 November 1986)
SonWeldon Faw Keefauver+ (b. 19 October 1902, d. 17 February 1983)
DaughterGrace Keefauver (b. 1904, d. 1905)
DaughterLouise Keefauver+ (b. 30 May 1906, d. 12 November 1987)
SonJoseph Deadrick "Joe" Keefauver, Jr. (b. 15 November 1908, d. 17 November 2002)
SonJames Lee Keefauver (b. 1910, d. 1911)
SonHoward Wayne "Jack" Keefauver+ (b. 1 May 1912, d. 18 February 1994)
DaughterRuby Keefauver+ (b. 3 March 1915, d. 19 April 1993)

BASIC FACTS

Lumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton was born on 14 December 1872 in Tennessee.1,2 She and Joseph Deadrick Keefauver were married on 1 May 1898.5 She died on 23 March 1949, at age 76, in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.1,6 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.7
Lumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton had reference number 13012. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1940.) She was a Landlord - farm (1940.)4 Obituary - Belle (Hylton) Keefauver; Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, 24 March 1949; page 11 column 1; (Ancestry.com):
Mrs. Keefauver, 75, Dies At Home Of Her Daughter
Mrs. Bell Hylton Keefauver, 75, of Boones Creek, mother of Joe Keefauver, widely-known stockman and Angus cattle breeder, died Wednesday morning at Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Keefauver had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Dyer, in Tampa since late February. She had been an invalid for about eight years.
Surviving are three sons, Weldon, a Tennessee Eastman Corporation employe who lives at Bluff City; Joe, Kingsport, and Jack Keefauver, Boones Creek; and four daughters, Miss Mary Keefauver, Boones Creek; Mrs. W. A. Hill, Boones Creek; Mrs. C. C. Dyer, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. R. L. Reid, Knoxville.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body will be brought back to Tennessee for burial.

Funeral Notice - Belle (Hylton) Keefauver; Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Saturday, 26 March 1949; page 8 column 3; (Ancestry.com):
Mrs. Bell Keefauver
Funeral services for Mrs. Bell Hylton Keefauver will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Boones Creek Christian Church.
Dr. H. J. Derthick, former president of Milligan College will officiate.
Mrs. Keefauver, 75, mother of Joe Keefauver of Kingsport, died Wednesday while visiting a daughter, Mrs. Cecil Dyer, at Tampa, Fla. The body arrived in Johnson City Friday night.

GRAVE MARKER

BELLE HYLTON
KEEFAUVER
1872 - 1949.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S7249] Genealogy prepared by sec3girls (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  5. [S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
  6. [S3977] Death Records - Florida: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Mary Lydia Keefauver1,2,3

F, #12745, b. 16 December 1898, d. 8 January 1978

Parents

FatherJoseph Deadrick Keefauver (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)
MotherLumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton (b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Lydia Keefauver was born on 16 December 1898 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 She died on 8 January 1978, at age 79, in Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.4
Mary Lydia Keefauver had reference number 13013. She resided in Erwin, Tennessee; most of her life lived in the family house on the Keefauver Brothers' angus farm.1,6 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910.) She was a Teacher - high school (1940); full time employee of Broyles Insurance Agency (Mary owned a half-interest in the agency until 1974 when she bought out her partners and became the sole owner.); silent partner in the Keefauver Brothers; angus farm.6,3 COURT CASE - COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE, WESTERN SECTION, AT KNOXVILLE, June 12, 1984

For full text see court case ruling in the notes section for Ruby (Keefauver) Reid.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S3182] Court Case - Weldon Faw Keefauver, et al, Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. Ruby Keefauver Reid, et al, Defendants/Appellees
Family Explorer

Kathleen L. Keefauver1,2,3

F, #12746, b. 17 November 1900, d. 29 November 1986

Parents

FatherJoseph Deadrick Keefauver (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)
MotherLumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton (b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Willard Alvin "Bill" Hill (b. 2 December 1890, d. 27 February 1961)

Step-sonChild #1 Hill (d. before 1986)
Step-sonWillard Alvin Hill, Jr.+ (b. 1918, d. 12 June 1944)
Step-sonRobert W. Hill

BASIC FACTS

Kathleen L. Keefauver was born on 17 November 1900 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 She and Willard Alvin "Bill" Hill were married in 1940.1 She died on 29 November 1986, at age 86, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5,6 She was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ, Washington Co., Tennessee.7
Kathleen L. Keefauver had reference number 13014. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1920); Lucas County, Ohio (1940.) Her Social Security Number was 292-07-7469, issued: Ohio, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4 She resided in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio (1942); Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1983.)8,9 She was a Stenographer - scale manufacturing company (1940.)3 COURT CASE - COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE, WESTERN SECTION, AT KNOXVILLE, June 12, 1984

For full text see court case ruling in the notes section for Ruby (Keefauver) Reid.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); November 20, 1986:

KATHLEEN K. HILL
Kathleen Keefauver Hill, 86, Appalachian Christian Village, died Saturday in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Belle Hylton Keefauver.
Mrs. Hill was a member of Boones Creek Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. “Bill” Hill, two sons, one brother and one sister.
Survivors include one son, Robert Hill; two sisters, Ruby Reid, Johnson City, and Louise Dyer, Los Angeles; two brothers, Jack and Joe Keefauver, both of Johnson City; two grandsons; six nieces; and four nephews.
Appalachian (926-2112).

Note: Willard was first married to Dorothy Helen Brown. Two of the three sons (Willard Alvin Hill, Jr. and Robert W. Hill) mentioned in the above obituary belonged to Willard and Dorothy. (In the 1940 Census, Dorothy states that she has only had two children.) The mother of the third son (deceased in the above obituary) remains unknown. It is very possible that there was no third son and this is just an error in Kathleen's obituary.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); November 20, 1986:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
Kathleen K. Hill
Funeral services for Kathleen Keefauver Hill, 86, Appalachian Christian Village, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday from the Boones Creek Church of Christ with Charles Reese and Bob Gabey, ministers, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Dyer, Billy Joe Keefauver, Joe Reid, Joe Reid Jr., Grayson Dyer, Bob Hall and Robert Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish, make contributions to the Appalachian Christian Village or to the Boones Creek Church of Christ Building Fund. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Monday where the family will receive friends until service time. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

KATHLEEN K. HILL
1900 - 1985.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S2258] 1940 Census, Ohio, Lucas County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S10897] Obituary - Kathleen L. (Keefauver) Hill
  7. [S5041] Funeral Notice - Kathleen L. (Keefauver) Hill
  8. [S12093] Obituary - Weldon Faw Keefauver
  9. [S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Willard Alvin "Bill" Hill1,2,3,4,5

M, #12747, b. 2 December 1890, d. 27 February 1961

Parents

FatherAlvin Hill
MotherFrancis Barber
Pedigree Link

Family: Kathleen L. Keefauver (b. 17 November 1900, d. 29 November 1986)

SonChild #1 Hill (d. before 1986)
SonWillard Alvin Hill, Jr.+ (b. 1918, d. 12 June 1944)
SonRobert W. Hill

BASIC FACTS

Willard Alvin "Bill" Hill was born on 2 December 1890 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.1,3,4 He and Kathleen L. Keefauver were married in 1940.1 He died on 27 February 1961, at age 70, in Washington Co., Tennessee.2,3 He was buried in Boone's Creek Church of Christ, Washington Co., Tennessee.3
Willard Alvin "Bill" Hill had reference number 13015. He was enumerated on the census in Lucas County, Ohio (1910 - 1930); Vilas County, Wisconsin (1940.) He resided in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio (1917, 1920, 1930); Eagle River, Vilas Co., Wisconsin (1935, 1940); Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio (1942); Washington Co., Tennessee (1946 - .)6,4 He was a Civil engineer - City of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio (1917); foreman - road construction (1940); employed by the State of Ohio Department of Highways (1942.)6,4,5 OBITUARY - Press-Chronicle, Johnson City (TN), February 28, 1961

WILLARD A. HILL
Willard A. Hill, 70, of Rt. 4, Jonesboro, died Monday afternoon in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
A native of Toledo, Ohio, he moved to the Boones Creek community upon retirement in 1946 from the Ohio State Highway Department.
He was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church.
Survivors include the widow, Kathleen Keefauver Hill; one son, Robert W. Hill, of New Orleans, La.; two grandsons, James and Peter Hill, both of Toledo.
Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

Note: Willard was first married to Dorothy Helen Brown. Willard Alvin Hill, Jr. and Robert W. Hill are their children.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Press-Chronicle, Johnson City (TN), February 28, 1961

HILL, WILLARD A. - Funeral services for Willard A. Hill, age 70, of Route 4, Jonesboro who died in Memorial Hospital Monday afternoon, will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Boones Creek Christian Church with Arthur Edwards, minister officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Acting pallbearers will be selected from friends attending the service. The body will remain in the Appalachian Funeral Home Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 'til 9 p.m. Tuesday and will be removed to the church one half hour before services. In the lieu of flowers the family requests those wishing to contribute memorials do so by way of contribution the the Johnson City Emergency & Rescue Squad. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge.

OBITUARY - (from Toldeo, Ohio)
Willard Alvin Hill, 70, formerly of the 2100 block of Maplewood Avenue, died yesterday in Jonesboro, Tenn., where he had lived 15 years.
Mr. Hill was with the state highway department in Toledo for 15 years, retiring in 1946 as a construction engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; son, Robert, New Orleans, La., and two grandchildren.
Services and burial will be tomorrow in Jonesboro.

GRAVE MARKER

WILLARD A. HILL
DEC. 2, 1890 FEB. 27, 1961.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S10897] Obituary - Kathleen L. (Keefauver) Hill
  3. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  4. [S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)
  5. [S2364] 1940 Census, Wisconsin, Vilas County
  6. [S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Weldon Faw Keefauver1,2,3

M, #12748, b. 19 October 1902, d. 17 February 1983

Parents

FatherJoseph Deadrick Keefauver (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)
MotherLumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton (b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Malinda "Lennie" Boy (b. 21 April 1910, d. 31 December 1999)

DaughterEleanor Keefauver
SonWilliam Joseph "Billy Joe" Keefauver+
DaughterSara Kathleen "Kat" Keefauver+ (b. 1932, d. 5 March 1988)
DaughterMartha Keefauver

BASIC FACTS

Weldon Faw Keefauver was born on 19 October 1902 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 He and Malinda "Lennie" Boy were married on 28 November 1930.1 He died on 17 February 1983, at age 80, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5,6 He was buried in Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee.7
Weldon Faw Keefauver had reference number 13016. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1940.) His Social Security Number was 409-30-0844, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4 He was an Operator - farm (1940); employed by Tennessee Eastman (25 years.)8,3 COURT CASE - COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE, WESTERN SECTION, AT KNOXVILLE, June 12, 1984

For full text see court case ruling in the notes section for Ruby (Keefauver) Reid.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); February 18, 1983

WELDON F. KEEFAUVER
Weldon Faw Keefauver, 80, Rt. 13, Gray, died Thursday in North Side Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Keefauver was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a son of the late Joseph D. and Belle Hylton Keefauver. He was preceded in death by a sister.
He was a retired employee of Tennessee Eastman, where he was employed for 25 years.
Mr. Keefauver was a lifelong member of the Boones Creek Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melinda Boy Keefauver; one son, William J. “Billy Joe” Keefauver, Boones Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Hall and Mrs. Martha Warren, both of Boones Creek, and Miss Eleanor Keefauver, Durham, N.C.; two brothers, Joseph D. Keefauver and Howard Wayne “Jack” Keefauver, both of Boones Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Hill, Johnson City, Mrs. Louise Dyer, Laguna Miguel, Calif., and Mrs. Ruby Reid, Boones Creek; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Appalachian is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); Saturday, February 18, 1983:

Weldon Faw Keefauver
Funeral services for Weldon Faw Keefauver, 80, Rt. 13, Gray, who died Thursday, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from Boones Creek Church of Christ with Dr. David Weed, minister, officiating. Burial will follow in the Boones Creek Church of Christ cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the church at 1:45 p.m., will be Billy Lee Clark, David Saylor, Harley Farrell, Ed Martin, Dean Crumley, Bill Wilkes, Mike Fleenor and Jack Blevins. Honorary pallbearers will be the former and active board members of the Boones Creek Church of Christ. The family requests that those who desire may make donations to the Boones Creek Church of Christ Building fund. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S3979] Death Records - Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998 (Ancestry.com), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S2883] Cemetery Records - Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee
  8. [S12093] Obituary - Weldon Faw Keefauver
Family Explorer

Malinda "Lennie" Boy1,2

F, #12749, b. 21 April 1910, d. 31 December 1999

Parents

FatherWilliam Boy
MotherEleanor "Ella" Galligher
Pedigree Link

Family: Weldon Faw Keefauver (b. 19 October 1902, d. 17 February 1983)

DaughterEleanor Keefauver
SonWilliam Joseph "Billy Joe" Keefauver+
DaughterSara Kathleen "Kat" Keefauver+ (b. 1932, d. 5 March 1988)
DaughterMartha Keefauver

BASIC FACTS

Malinda "Lennie" Boy was born on 21 April 1910 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,3 She and Weldon Faw Keefauver were married on 28 November 1930.4 She died on 31 December 1999, at age 89, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 She was buried in Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,5
Malinda "Lennie" Boy was also known as Malinda Boyd.4 She had reference number 13017. She was a Teacher in Washington County, Tennessee.1 Her Social Security Number was 415-86-9513, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.3 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1940.) OBITUARY - Bristol Hearld Courier, January 2, 2000

KEEFAUVER, MALINDA "LENNIE" BOY
Malinda "Lennie" Boy Keefauver, 89, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late William and Eleanor Gallaher Boy. She was the widow of Weldon Faw Keefauver. She was a teacher in Washington County, a homemaker, and a member of Boone's Creek Christian Church for 70 years, where she taught the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class. She was a member of Ladies Home Demonstration Club. Surviving are a son, Billy Joe Keefauver of Gray, Tenn.; two daughters, Martha K. Warren of Gray and Eleanor K. McFarland of South Boston, Va.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Boone's Creek Christian Church by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough, TN. Minister Charles Reece will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Keefauver was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Hall in 1988; two brothers; and a sister. Among survivors are brother-in-law Joe D. Keefauver of Johnson City; and sisters-in-law Ruby Keefauver of Johnson City, and Mrs. Jack Keefauver and Blanche Boy, both of Gray. Pallbearers will be Gayle Carson, Denny Mayes, Mark Fox, Howard Alexander, John Payne, Donald Sims, Dennis Cox, Martin Durham and Ben Bowman. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the church and other times at the home of daughter Martha Warren, 131 Mark Drive, Gray, TN, and son Billy Joe Keefauver, 632 Hales Chapel Road in Gray. Memorial contributions may be sent to Boone's Creek Christian Church Building Fund, 312 Christina Church Road, Gray, TN 37615. Dillow Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S11110] Obituary - Malinda "Lennie" (Boy) Keefauver
  2. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S2883] Cemetery Records - Boone's Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee
Family Explorer

Louise Keefauver1,2,3

F, #12750, b. 30 May 1906, d. 12 November 1987

Parents

FatherJoseph Deadrick Keefauver (b. 17 April 1861, d. 2 October 1917)
MotherLumecy Belle "Belle" Hylton (b. 14 December 1872, d. 23 March 1949)
Pedigree Link

Family: Cecil Charles "Charles" Dyer (b. 22 August 1904, d. August 1973)

DaughterCecelia Dyer
DaughterMarjorie E. "Margie" Dyer
SonCharles Grayson Dyer
DaughterJulie Dyer

BASIC FACTS

Louise Keefauver was born on 30 May 1906 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 She and Cecil Charles "Charles" Dyer were married about 1926 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 She died on 12 November 1987, at age 81, in Orange Co., California.4,5 She was buried in California.6
Louise Keefauver had reference number 13018. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930, 1940.) Her Social Security Number was 413-38-9587, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Laguna Niguel, Orange Co., California.4 She resided in Luguna Niguel, Orange Co., California (1983); Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California (1986.)7 She was a Manager - farm (1940.)3 The California Death Records say that Louise's mother's maiden name was Bailey. For the time being, I believe that this is incorrect.

COURT CASE - COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE, WESTERN SECTION, AT KNOXVILLE, June 12, 1984

For full text see court case ruling in the notes section for Ruby (Keefauver) Reid.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); November 14, 1987:

MRS. LOUISE K. DYER
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. – Mrs. Louise Keefauver Dyer, 81, Laguna Niguel, died Thursday, Nov, 12, 1987, after a lengthy illness.
She was a native of Washington County, Tenn., but had lived in California more than 30 years.
Mrs. Dyer was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cecil Dyer, in 1973.;
Survivors include one son, Charles Grayson Dyer, Jonesborough, Tenn.; three daughters, Margie Bougham, Laguna Niguel, Julie Leonard, Waterford, Wis., and Cecelia Lots, Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Ruby Reid, Johnson City, Tenn.; two brothers, Joe and Jack Keefauver, both of Johnson City; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in California.
Courtesy of Appalachian-Hartman.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S3973] Death Records - California, California Death Index (RootsWeb)
  6. [S11060] Obituary - Louise (Keefauver) Dyer
  7. [S10897] Obituary - Kathleen L. (Keefauver) Hill
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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