The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Person Page 640

Family Explorer

Maxie Horton DeVault1,2

F, #15976, b. 24 May 1915, d. 14 October 1920

Parents

FatherJoseph Gilbert DeVault (b. 10 June 1872, d. 30 October 1961)
MotherNannie Elvira DePew (b. 18 July 1875, d. May 1968)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Maxie Horton DeVault was born on 24 May 1915 in Emory, Washington Co., Virginia.1,3 She died on 14 October 1920, at age 5.1,4
Maxie Horton DeVault had reference number 16245. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Virginia (1920.)

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1480] 1920 Census, Virginia, Washington County
  3. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
Family Explorer

Thomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #15977, b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927

Parents

FatherThomas Jefferson Fulkerson
MotherMargaret Pickens (b. December 1826)
Pedigree Link

Family: Florence DeVault (b. 25 July 1873, d. 12 January 1913)

DaughterElizabeth "Lizzie" Fulkerson (b. May 1892, d. after 1956)
DaughterMaude Molly Fulkerson+ (b. 9 January 1894, d. 7 February 1956)
SonJesse J. Fulkerson (b. 7 March 1896, d. 20 December 1941)
SonAbraham "Abe" Fulkerson+ (b. 7 September 1898, d. 19 November 1983)
DaughterMary V. Fulkerson (b. 16 February 1901, d. 23 September 1911)
DaughterMamie Stella "Stella" Fulkerson (b. about 1904, d. after 1956)
DaughterGeorgia "Georgie" Fulkerson (b. about 1906)
DaughterRose Lee Fulkerson+ (b. about 1909)

BASIC FACTS

Thomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr., was born on 18 December 1861 in Tennessee.2,4 He and Florence DeVault were married about 1890.4 He died on 30 March 1927, at age 65, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,7 He was buried in Kendricks Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2
Thomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr., was also known as Jefferson. He had reference number 16246. He resided in of Fordtown, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 He was a Farmer - general farming (1900 - 1920.)8,4,5,6 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900 - 1920.) Thomas was the census taker for the 1900 and 1910 Censuses.

GRAVE MARKER

FULKERSON
THOMAS J.
DEC. 18, 1861 - MAR. 30, 1927
HIS WIFE
FLORENCE DEVAULT
JULY 25, 1873 - JAN. 12, 1913
AT REST. Newland showed a son named Jeff Fulkerson. This son is not supported by census records. Newland may have confused Jesse J. Fulkerson, a son he did not have listed with the imagined son, Jeff Fulkerson.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2806] Book: Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee - 1993 (Reprinted 1999 ), Page 281
  3. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  7. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
  8. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
Family Explorer

Margaret Pickens1

F, #15978, b. December 1826
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Jefferson Fulkerson

SonThomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr.+ (b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927)

BASIC FACTS

Margaret Pickens was born in December 1826 in Tennessee.2
Margaret Pickens had reference number 16247.

Citations

  1. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
  2. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
Family Explorer

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fulkerson1,2,3,4,5

F, #15979, b. May 1892, d. after 1956

Parents

FatherThomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr. (b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927)
MotherFlorence DeVault (b. 25 July 1873, d. 12 January 1913)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fulkerson was born in May 1892 in Tennessee.3 She and Edward L. Boyd were married about 1915.4 She died after 1956.6
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fulkerson was also known as Lizzie. She had reference number 16248. She resided in Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri (1941, 1956.)1,7,6,8 She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900); Clinton County, Missouri (1920, 1930.) Obituary - Elizabeth (Fulkerson) Boyd; Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Saturday, September 12, 1970; page 10 column 7; (Ancestry.com):
Mrs. E. L. Boyd
Mrs. E. L. Boyd, 78, sister of Mrs. Rosa Lee Moore of Kingsport, died at her home in Plattsburg, Mo., at 12:15 p.m. Friday after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. Survivors in addition to the Kingsport sister include another sister, miss Stella Fulkerson of Plattsburg, and a brother, Abe Fulkerson, Shenandoah, Iowa. A niece, Dorothy Bach and a nephew Dan Overbay also live in Kingsport.
Lyons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral, which will be held in Plattsburg, Sunday.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  3. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S1766] 1930 Census, Missouri, Clinton County
  5. [S1287] 1920 Census, Missouri, Clinton County
  6. [S11340] Obituary - Maude Molly (Fulkerson) Overbay
  7. [S4249] Email from Angela Joan (Buchanan) Brown dated June 29, 2002
  8. [S10701] Obituary - Jesse J. Fulkerson
Family Explorer

Maude Molly Fulkerson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #15980, b. 9 January 1894, d. 7 February 1956

Parents

FatherThomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr. (b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927)
MotherFlorence DeVault (b. 25 July 1873, d. 12 January 1913)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ben Wexler Overbay (b. 30 January 1889, d. 30 December 1966)

DaughterDorothy Louisa Overbay+ (b. 20 September 1916, d. 20 July 2006)
SonJames Daniel "Daniel" Overbay+ (b. 9 August 1918, d. 1 February 2002)
SonOrville Murphy Overbay (b. 11 May 1922, d. 19 February 2007)
SonMelvin Grant Overbay+ (b. 14 August 1929, d. 10 February 2012)

BASIC FACTS

Maude Molly Fulkerson was born on 9 January 1894 in Tennessee.7,8 She and Ben Wexler Overbay were married before 1917 in Near Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.9 She died on 7 February 1956, at age 62, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,8,10 She was buried in Kendricks Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.
Maude Molly Fulkerson had reference number 16249. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900, 1910, 1930, 1940.) She resided in Fordtown, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1941.)11 OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Wednesday, February 8, 1956; page 14 column 7; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Ben Overbay
Mrs. Ben Overbay, 52, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday at her home, Kingsport, Route 10.
She had spent her life in Sullivan County, and was a member of Rock Springs Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Overbay; three sons, Daniel of Kingsport, Orville of Baltimore, Md., and Melvin of Kansas City, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Bach of Kingsport; one step-daughter, Mrs. Wade Sherfey of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Ed Boyd, Miss Stella Fulkerson of Piottsburg, Mo., and Mrs. Rosalee Moore of Jonesboro; one brother, Abe Fulkerson of Iowa.
She was the former Maude Fulkerson, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Florence Devault Fulkerson of Sullivan County.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kenderick's Creek methodist Church. The Rev. Kenner Baldwin, the Rev. Roland Light and the Rev. Elmer Adkins will officiate. Burial will be in Kenderick's Creek Cemetery.
The body was removed from Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home to the residence at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

GRAVE MARKER

OVERBAY
BEN W. MAUDE M.
JAN. 30, 1889 JAN. 9, 1894
DEC 30, 1966 FEB. 7, 1956.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4249] Email from Angela Joan (Buchanan) Brown dated June 29, 2002
  3. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  7. [S2806] Book: Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee - 1993 (Reprinted 1999 ), Page 281
  8. [S3059] Cemetery Records, Kendricks Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  9. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  11. [S10701] Obituary - Jesse J. Fulkerson
Family Explorer

Rose Lee Fulkerson1,2,3,4

F, #15981, b. about 1909

Parents

FatherThomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr. (b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927)
MotherFlorence DeVault (b. 25 July 1873, d. 12 January 1913)
Pedigree Link

Family: Eugene "Gene" Moore

DaughterPhyllis Ann Moore

BASIC FACTS

Rose Lee Fulkerson was born about 1909 in Tennessee.3
Rose Lee Fulkerson had reference number 16250. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) She resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1941); Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee (1956.)5,6

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  3. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S11340] Obituary - Maude Molly (Fulkerson) Overbay
  6. [S10701] Obituary - Jesse J. Fulkerson
Family Explorer

Abraham "Abe" Fulkerson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #15982, b. 7 September 1898, d. 19 November 1983

Parents

FatherThomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Fulkerson, Jr. (b. 18 December 1861, d. 30 March 1927)
MotherFlorence DeVault (b. 25 July 1873, d. 12 January 1913)
Pedigree Link

Family: Fairy Valentine Collins (b. 14 February 1898, d. 7 April 1994)

SonHarold Jay Fulkerson+ (b. 17 August 1919, d. 23 May 1997)
DaughterDarlene Fay Fulkerson (b. 11 May 1924, d. 1 September 2006)
DaughterPeggy Jane Fulkerson

BASIC FACTS

Abraham "Abe" Fulkerson was born on 7 September 1898 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.7,8 He and Fairy Valentine Collins were married on 11 September 1918 in Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa.8 He died in Illinois.1 He died on 19 November 1983, at age 85, in Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa.8,9 He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa.8
Abraham "Abe" Fulkerson had reference number 16251. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900, 1910); Page County, Iowa (1920 - 1940.) He was a Laborer - odd jobs (1910); auto repair - lead house (1920); Mechanic - garage (1930.)3,4 His Social Security Number was 481-09-8288, issued: Iowa, last residence: Shanendoah, Page Co., Iowa.8,10 He resided in Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa (1941, 1956.)11,12 GRAVE MARKER

FULKERSON
ABE FAIRY
1898 - 1983 1898 - 1994. Ellen (Hoyt) Powell shows two additional children belonging to Abe and Fairy. So far I have not found any evidence of these two additional children.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S1680] 1930 Census, Iowa, Page County
  4. [S1220] 1920 Census, Iowa, Page County
  5. [S2148] 1940 Census, Iowa, Page County
  6. [S2733] Birth Records - Iowa, Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1800 - 1999 (Ancestry.com)
  7. [S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  8. [S6388] Genealogy prepared by Judy Swett (email address)
  9. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  10. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  11. [S11340] Obituary - Maude Molly (Fulkerson) Overbay
  12. [S10701] Obituary - Jesse J. Fulkerson
Family Explorer

Georgia Sprinkle Meredith1,2,3,4

F, #15983, b. 6 May 1878, d. 27 April 1918

Parents

FatherTruman Bullard Meredith (b. about 1853, d. 24 December 1892)
MotherElla Raider (b. 7 August 1856, d. 31 July 1940)
Pedigree Link

Family: Orgie Milton DeVault (b. 10 May 1878, d. 11 October 1934)

SonDavid Milton "Milton" DeVault+ (b. 31 August 1905, d. 4 February 1978)
SonRalph Morton "Morton" DeVault (b. 1908, d. 1936)
SonCharlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault+ (b. 16 May 1910, d. 2 February 1980)
DaughterVirginia DeVault+ (b. 22 June 1915, d. 3 February 2000)

BASIC FACTS

Georgia Sprinkle Meredith was born on 6 March 1878 in Pulaski Co., Virginia.5 She was born on 6 May 1878 in Pulaski Co., Virginia.6,2,7 She died on 27 April 1918, at age 39.4,7 She died in 1920, at age ~42.1 She was buried in Jobe Cemetery, Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee.7,8
Georgia Sprinkle Meredith was also known as Georgia Gibbs.9 She had reference number 16252. She resided in of Virginia.10 She was enumerated on the census in Pulaski County, Virginia (1880); Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910.) Prior to her marriage to Orgie Milton DeVault, Georgia was married to John S. Dougherty and had three children: Curtis Dougherty, John Glen Dougherty, and Sylvia Eloise Dougherty. Sylvia married Temple Crockett Painter of Pulaski, Virginia. It appears that they were the parents of Temple Painter, the famous harpsichordist and organist?

GRAVE MARKER

GEORGIA MEREDITH
DeVAULT
1878 - 1918.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S368] 1880 Census, Virginia, Pulaski County
  3. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S10028] Obituary - Ella (Raider) Meredith-Gibbs
  5. [S2770] Birth Records - Virginia, Pulaski County, Virginia Births, 1853-93
  6. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  7. [S2930] Cemetery Records - Jobe Cemetery, Erwin, Unicoi Co., Tennessee
  8. [S3464] Death Certificate - Georgia Sprinkle (Meredith) DeVault
  9. [S7608] Genealogy prepared by William B. Terrell
  10. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

David Milton "Milton" DeVault1,2,3,4,5

M, #15984, b. 31 August 1905, d. 4 February 1978

Parents

FatherOrgie Milton DeVault (b. 10 May 1878, d. 11 October 1934)
MotherGeorgia Sprinkle Meredith (b. 6 May 1878, d. 27 April 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Florence Katherine Baum (b. 26 January 1907, d. 18 May 1982)

SonBoy DeVault (b. 4 September 1937, d. 4 September 1937)
SonDavid William DeVault+ (b. 17 November 1938, d. 22 November 2016)
DaughterElizabeth Anne "Betty" DeVault (b. 7 March 1941, d. 17 September 1982)

BASIC FACTS

David Milton "Milton" DeVault was born on 31 August 1905 in Tennessee.2,3 He was born in 1906. He and Florence Katherine Baum were married on 12 June 1934 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2 He died on 4 February 1978, at age 72, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6,7 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8
David Milton "Milton" DeVault was also known as Milton. He had reference number 16253. He was a Manager of Holston Coal Company (1929); retail dealer - coal (1930); manager - coal yard (1940); mayor of Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1954 - 1958.)1,4,9,5 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1930, 1940.) He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1940.)10 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), November 13, 1927

Milton DeVault Buys Interest in Holston Coal
Milton DeVault, local young man and former star athlete of Kingsport High School, has purchased and interest in the Holston Coal Corporation of this city, it was announced yesterday. Mr. DeVault and Cam A. King, another member of the firm, are now in active charge of the concern.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), July 23, 1931

Milton DeVault of Kingsport, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Melvina DeVault.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times (TN), August 4, 1955

DeVault Attends Governor's Meet
City manager D. W. Moulton said Mayor Milton DeVault was to be a guest of Governor Frank Clement Thursday morning for breakfast.
The governor invited the mayors of a number of Tennessee cities to the breakfast to discuss the highway safety program.
The mayor flew to Nashville Wednesday and was expected to return Thursday night.

Note: There are literly dozens of articles in the Kingsport Times that mention Milton Devault.

OBITUARY

DAVID M. DeVAULT
KINGSPORT - David Milton DeVault, 72, Mill Creek Road, died Saturday night Holston Valley Community Hospital following an extended illness.
He was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and was a former owner of Holston Coal Co., having retired in 1972. For eight years he was a member of the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen serving as mayor from 1954 - 58. He was a member of the order of the Elks, the Moose Lodge, the Masons, the Shriners, the Knights Templar and the Kiwanis Club. Mr. DeVault was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Baum DeVault; a son, David William DeVault, Kingsport; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Tate, Kingsport; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Duncan, Kingsport; one half-sister, Mrs. Eloise Painter, Pulaski, Va.; a brother, Chauncey R. DeVault, Bristol, and two grandchildren.
Hamlett-Dobson is in charge.

GRAVE MARKER

D. MILTON DeVAULT
AUG. 31, 1905
FEB. 4, 1978

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE probably The Kingsport Times (by Vince Staten) (photo)

Dodd-era fans said Kingsport's best-ever football player was Milton "Jargo" DeVault
I was talking to Margy Clark he other day about her experiences when she and her late husband Dick first moved to Kingsport in 1950. He was one of 50 Ph.D's that Eastman hired that year!
She said there was a housing shortage and for a time they rented half a duplex in Cherokee Village. "There was a coal furnace between the two apartments and coal was in short supply then. Dick's boss told him to go see Milton DeVault at Holston Coal and Dick came home that night carrying a bag of coal."
Milton DeVault.
I hadn't heard that name in years.
He was Kingsport's mayor when I was a kid. His daughter Betty Jo was in my third-grade class at Johnson. She had a birthday party at her house on Watauga and invited the entire class. Her father was there and it was the first time I had ever seen a mayor in person.
A few years back I came across a startling reference to Mr. DeVault in an old issue of the Times-News. I tucked it away for a future column. This seems like a good time to dig it out.
Milton DeVault, Kingsport native and mayor of the city in the '50s, was the greatest high school football player Kingsport ever had. And you've probably never heard of him in conjunction with football. He didn't play college football. And he only played a couple of games as a high school senior.
But I found that assertion in a 1942 column by Kingsport Times Sports Editor Irwin Cole.
"The argument which we apparently stirred up recently as to which is and was the better football player, Bobby Dodd, Bobby Peters or Bobby Cifers (it hasn't been and probably never will be settled), turn this past week with the promise to develop into a regular cracker-barrel forum, with a new turn being taken in the argument during the past week when a veteran fan came up with the declaration that the greatest football player Kingsport ever had was Milton DeVault."
That's right. Fans who saw the legends of Kingsport high school football -- Bobby Dodd, Bobby Peters and Bobby Cifers -- said they were great but Milton DeVault was the best of them all.
Dodd, Peters and Cifers all played in the backfield and scored lots of points. In fact in 1938 Cifers lead the nation's high schools in scoring.
Milton DeVault played center.
Cole wrote, "Milton, who is now connected with the Holston Coal Co., played at Kingsport High from 1921 to 1925. According to this fan, who prefers to remain anonymous, "Milton made nine out of ten tackles made in every game in which he played.' "
Two weeks later Cole printed a letter from Arthur J. Doggett, "veteran Kingsport sports fan," who also endorsed the idea that DeVault was the best ever.
"Of the three Kingsport stars (in the '20s), Paul Hug, Dodd and DeVault, Coach Bob Neyland of Tennessee wanted 1) DeVault, 2) Hug, and only took Dodd because he could not get Hug without Dodd."
Doggett cited the 1924 game between Kingsport and Tennessee High of Bristol, a team that included all-time great Gene McEvers, who later played at Tennessee. Late in the game, with Kingsport cling to the lead, Bristol marched to the one-yard line. "Coach LeRoy Sprankle put DeVault into the lineup although he was injured. DeVault played roving center."
The anonymous fan also noted that game. "DeVault was so badly crippled by injuries he could barely hobble onto the field."
(DeVault's nickname was "Jargo." I don't know why.)
Doggett wrote, " 'Jargo' threw McEvers for a loss on each of the next four plays." He concluded, "Without doubt 'Jargo" DeVault was the best lineman I have ever seen on a Kingsport high school team. He was fast, tough and strong and heavy enough and always sensed what the opposition was bringing up."
THe best ever was listed in a 1923 Kingsport Times story as standing 5-foot-6 and weighing 145 pounds. He was 18 at that time.
Milton DeVault's reputation hasn't passed down because he played lineman, an always anonymous position, and because he didn't play college football and Dodd, Peters and Cifers all did.
But two fans, writing from a period much closer in time both agreed. As the anonymous fan wrote, "The leg injury hampered him and cut short his football career but Milton DeVault was the best in my estimation and I've watched the high school for 22 years." Florence and David were married by Rev. Harry F. Keller.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - The Kingsport Times, June 24, 1949

15 Years Ago
Mr. and Mrs. F. William Baum announced the marriage of their daughter, Florence Katherine, to David Milton DeVault.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2800] Book: Baum Family of Tennessee Genealogy, Compiled by Karl P. Baum, Sr., July 15, 1941
  3. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S9817] Obituary - David Milton "Milton" DeVault
  8. [S7800] Grave Marker - David Milton "Milton" DeVault, Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  9. [S11613] Obituary - Reece David DeVault
  10. [S10028] Obituary - Ella (Raider) Meredith-Gibbs
Family Explorer

Ralph Morton "Morton" DeVault1,2

M, #15985, b. 1908, d. 1936

Parents

FatherOrgie Milton DeVault (b. 10 May 1878, d. 11 October 1934)
MotherGeorgia Sprinkle Meredith (b. 6 May 1878, d. 27 April 1918)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ralph Morton "Morton" DeVault was born in 1908 in Tennessee.1,3 He and Helen Cecil Parham were married between 1930 and 1936. He died in 1936, at age ~28.3 He died in 1940, at age ~32.4 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3
Ralph Morton "Morton" DeVault was also known as Morton D. DeVault.4 He had reference number 16254. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910, 1930.) He was an Inspector - paper mill (1930.)2 He was educated Student at Emory and Henry College (1929.)5 There is a genealogy on Ancestry.com that shows a death date for Morton's wife as 27 Mar 1936. Social Security records show that Helen died in 1994. It may be that the 27 Mar 1936 date is Ralph Morton DeVault's death date.

GRAVE MARKER

RALPH MORTON
DeVAULT
1908 - 1936. He and Helen Cecil Parham had children in No Children.4

Citations

  1. [S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  2. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  4. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S11613] Obituary - Reece David DeVault
Family Explorer

Charlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault1,2,3,4

M, #15986, b. 16 May 1910, d. 2 February 1980

Parents

FatherOrgie Milton DeVault (b. 10 May 1878, d. 11 October 1934)
MotherGeorgia Sprinkle Meredith (b. 6 May 1878, d. 27 April 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ida Margaret "Margaret" Masengill (b. 16 May 1914, d. 29 April 2009)

SonCharlton Ross DeVault, Jr.
SonMerle Masengill DeVault
DaughterSara Meredith "Meredith" DeVault+

BASIC FACTS

Charlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault was born on 16 May 1910 in Kendricks Creek, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 He and Ida Margaret "Margaret" Masengill were married in 1939.6 He died on 2 February 1980, at age 69, in Bristol, Bristol City Co., Virginia.2,7 He died on 2 February 1980, at age 69, in Knox Co., Tennessee.8 He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7
Charlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault was also known as Charleston DeVault.9 He had reference number 16255. He was a Coached at Appalachia Virginia High School and Virginia High School and principal of Virginia High School (before Worls War II); owned and operated DeVault's Sporting Goods Store in Bristol, Bristol City County, Virginia (1945 - 1980.)10,6,7 He resided in Appalachia (1940); Bristol, Bristol City Co., Virginia (1978.)10,11,12 His Social Security Number was 229-01-6842, issued: Virginia, last residence: Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) He was educated High school student (1929); attended Emory and Henry College, Emory, Washington Co., Virginia; obtained a Master's degree at Columbia University; received specialized naval training at Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey.6,13 World War II, U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater.6 DeVault stadium in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee is named for Chauncey DeVault.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, February 11, 1944

Men And Women In Service
C. R. DEVAULT
New Orleans, La. -- (Spl.) -- Lieutenant (jg) Garlton [sic] Ross DeVault, Blountville, Tenn., has reported to New Orleans Naval Guard Center where he will await assignment as commander of the navy gun crew aboard an American merchant vessel, it was announced recently. Prior to entering service August 1943, Lieut. DeVault was principal of the Bristol, Va., High School. He attended Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va., where he starred on the football team as center for three years. His wife, the former Margaret Massengill, resides at their home in Blountville.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, November 27, 1945

DEVAULT RETURNS
Bristol, Va. -- (Spl.) -- Charlton (Chauncey) Devault, former football coach and principal of Virginia High, will return January 1 as athletic director, J. B. Van Pelt, superintendent of schools, has announced.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, July 28, 1949

DeVault Suspends Betsy Manager, Fines Club $250
Bristol - AP - Appalachian League President Chauncey DeVault has placed a suspended fine of $250 on the Elizabethton Baseball Club and suspended manager J. P. Morgan for three days and fined him $20 as a result of a flareup in the Elizabethton park Monday night during which Umpire John McGeary was struck and kicked by fans following the game with Pulaski.
Morgan was ejected from the game by McGeary in the eighth frame after a disputed play at third base. Police protection was required to escort McGeary and Umpire Jerry Braica to the dressing room after fans swarmed on the field after the game, which was won 6-1 by Pulaski.
Devault, pointing out the serious nature of the incident, said that the Elizabethton club not only faced a heavy penalty should there be future trouble in the Elizabethton park but that under National Association rules clubs ran the risk of forfeiting their franchise.
The Appalachian League president has also issued the following directive to club directors and managers:
1. Only the managers and players involved are allowed to protest on a play.
2. Managers and players will not be allowed to come up from the coaches' box to protest on a half-swing or called strike.
In the directive DeVault said: It has been evident in some of the parks that some of the managers and players are not following their obligations to their club directors, league and National Association in respect and protection to the umpires.

OBITUARY

Chauncey DeVault
BRISTOL, Va. -- Charlton Ross (Chauncey) DeVault, 69, of 712 Georgia Avenue, died Saturday Morning in Bristol Memorial Hospital.
He was born at Kendricks Creek. He was a member of the State Street United Methodist Church. He served as president of the Bristol Lion's Club and was acive on the Board of Directors of the Bristol's Boys Club for many years. He was a past member of the Tennessee Board of Education and served as chairman in 1957.
He received his high school education at Dobyns-Bennett High School. He earned his bachelor of Arts degree at Emory and Henry College and his master of Education degree at Columbia Universiry in New York City.
He was a coach of high school athletics and a teacher at Honaker, Appalachia and Bristol, Va., high schools. He was a veteran of World War II. He owned the DeVault Sporting Goods Store. In 1947 he was elected president of the Applachian Baseball League and held that position until his death. His was the longest tenure of a minor league executive in professional baseball history. In 1969 he was crowned the king of baseball by the National Association convention in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Masengill DeVault, Bristol, two sons, Charlton Ross DeValt, Jr., Kingsport and Merle Masengill DeVault, San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter, Meredith DeVault, Knoxville, Ten.; one sister, Mrs. Howard Duncan, Kingsport; one half-sister, Mrs. Temple Painter, Pulaski, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday from the State Street United Methodist Church. Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol, Va., is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE

DeVAULT -- Funeral services for Charlton Ross (Chauncey) DeVault will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the State Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Roger E. Hilton officiating. Interment will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Thompson, Casto Ramsey, Neil F. Young, Alonzo Sprinkle, Paul Mackey and John Leonard. The body will remain at the Blevins Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. Monday when it will be taken to the church one hour before services.

Citations

  1. [S7608] Genealogy prepared by William B. Terrell
  2. [S9688] Obituary - Charlton Ross DeVault
  3. [S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S10487] Obituary - Ida Margaret "Margaret" (Masengill) DeVault
  7. [S3330] Death Certificate - Charlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault
  8. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  9. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  11. [S10028] Obituary - Ella (Raider) Meredith-Gibbs
  12. [S9817] Obituary - David Milton "Milton" DeVault
  13. [S11613] Obituary - Reece David DeVault
Family Explorer

Virginia DeVault1,2,3

F, #15987, b. 22 June 1915, d. 3 February 2000

Parents

FatherOrgie Milton DeVault (b. 10 May 1878, d. 11 October 1934)
MotherGeorgia Sprinkle Meredith (b. 6 May 1878, d. 27 April 1918)
Pedigree Link

Family: Howard H. Duncan (b. 28 January 1911, d. 20 November 1990)

DaughterWanda Duncan
DaughterGeorgia Duncan

BASIC FACTS

Virginia DeVault was born on 22 June 1915 in Tennessee.2,4 She died on 3 February 2000, at age 84, in Davidson Co., Tennessee.4,5
Virginia DeVault had reference number 16256. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) She resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1940, 1978, 1980.)6,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 411-10-1043, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee.4

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  6. [S10028] Obituary - Ella (Raider) Meredith-Gibbs
  7. [S9686] Obituary - Charlton Ross "Chauncey" DeVault
  8. [S9817] Obituary - David Milton "Milton" DeVault
Family Explorer

Estella Mae "Stella" Pence1,2,3,4,5

F, #15988, b. 10 September 1882, d. 5 May 1931

Parents

FatherWilliam Allen Pence (b. 28 September 1860)
MotherAmanda Kelly (b. February 1862)
Pedigree Link

Family: William Walker "Will" DeVault (b. 3 November 1880, d. 8 September 1934)

DaughterViola Regina DeVault+ (b. 16 May 1901, d. 14 April 1986)
SonWilliam David DeVault (b. 21 June 1904, d. 4 June 1920)
SonFrank Alton DeVault (b. 5 April 1906, d. 27 September 1960)
SonLouis Pence DeVault+ (b. 1 March 1908, d. 30 June 1969)
DaughterElizabeth "Betty" DeVault+ (b. 5 August 1909, d. 17 October 2000)
DaughterNell Ruth DeVault (b. 1 July 1913, d. 22 November 1987)
SonFrederick Reese "Fred" DeVault+ (b. 22 May 1916, d. 26 February 1993)
SonRalph Earl DeVault+ (b. 11 December 1920, d. 15 February 1987)
DaughterHarriett Arthuretta DeVault+ (b. 4 February 1922, d. 3 October 1992)
SonHarry Arthur DeVault+ (b. 4 February 1922, d. 17 April 1999)
SonRoy Allen DeVault+ (b. 22 March 1923, d. 21 February 2000)
DaughterLaura Alice DeVault (b. 12 June 1924, d. 6 June 1925)
DaughterMelvina Lorraine "Micky" DeVault (b. 3 August 1928, d. 21 August 2006)

BASIC FACTS

Estella Mae "Stella" Pence was born on 10 September 1882 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.2 She was born on 10 September 1882 in Rush Co., Indiana.6 She and William Walker "Will" DeVault were married on 29 July 1903 in Marion County, Indiana.7 She died on 5 May 1931, at age 48, in London, Shelby Co., Indiana.8 She died on 8 May 1931, at age 48.1 She was buried in Acton Cemetery, Acton, Marion Co., Indiana.2
Estella Mae "Stella" Pence had reference number 16257. She was enumerated on the census in Shelby County, Indiana (1900 - 1930.) GRAVE MARKER

De VAULT
WILLIAM W. STELLA M.
1880 -- 1934 1882 -- 1931.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S4511] Email from Ellen Lee (Hoyt) Powell dated February 23, 2005
  3. [S1660] 1930 Census, Indiana, Shelby County
  4. [S823] 1910 Census, Indiana, Shelby County
  5. [S1202] 1920 Census, Indiana, Shelby County
  6. [S2641] Birth Certificate - Harry Arthur DeVault
  7. [S5906] Genealogy prepared by Ellen (Hoyt) Powell (email address)
  8. [S3414] Death Certificate - Estella Mae "Stella" (Pence) DeVault
Family Explorer

Lillie Carroll1,2

F, #15989, b. 2 July 1890, d. 29 November 1921
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)

SonWilliam Paul "Paul" DeVault (b. 31 March 1917, d. 30 September 1980)
SonVerlin W. "Pud" DeVault+ (b. 16 December 1919, d. 8 October 1988)
DaughterLillie Marie "Marie" DeVault (b. 21 November 1921, d. 3 December 2001)

BASIC FACTS

Lillie Carroll was born on 2 July 1890 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3 She was born on 17 April 1893 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4 She and Jesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault were married on 26 November 1914.5,6 She died on 29 November 1921, at age 31.3 She was buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3
Lillie Carroll had reference number 16258. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920.) GRAVE MARKER

LILLIE
WIFE OF
J. C. DEVAULT
JULY 2, 1890
NOV. 29, 1921.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S8116] Grave Marker - Lillie (Carroll) DeVault, Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
  4. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  5. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S5652] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault
Family Explorer

William Paul "Paul" DeVault1,2,3,4

M, #15990, b. 31 March 1917, d. 30 September 1980

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherLillie Carroll (b. 2 July 1890, d. 29 November 1921)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William Paul "Paul" DeVault was born on 31 March 1917 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 He died on 30 September 1980, at age 63, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5,3,6
William Paul "Paul" DeVault had reference number 16259. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1930.) His Social Security Number was 413-10-0144, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3 World War II, U. S. Army, enlisted 17 May 1941 at Ft. Oglethorpe, Georga, ASN 34044175.7 He resided in Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1941); Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1955.)7,8

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  4. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S11112] Obituary - Mamie (Deakins) DeVault
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S12727] World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946 (Ancestry.com)
  8. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
Family Explorer

Verlin W. "Pud" DeVault1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #15991, b. 16 December 1919, d. 8 October 1988

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherLillie Carroll (b. 2 July 1890, d. 29 November 1921)
Pedigree Link

Family: Betty Katherine Johnson (b. 8 July 1924, d. 13 November 2008)

SonLarry DeVault
SonWilliam "Bill" DeVault
SonJames "Nolan" DeVault
DaughterBarbara Marie DeVault
SonRichard Paul "Rick" DeVault

BASIC FACTS

Verlin W. "Pud" DeVault was born on 16 December 1919 in Tennessee.7,3 He and Betty Katherine Johnson were married on 1 July 1944.8 He died on 8 October 1988, at age 68, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,6 He was buried in East Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Tennessee.4
Verlin W. "Pud" DeVault was also known as Vernon DeVault.9 He had reference number 16260. His Social Security Number was 415-12-6891, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1955.)10 OBITUARY

Verlin DeVault
Blountville - Verlin (Pud) DeVault, 68, Route 7, Blountville, died Saturday (Oct. 8, 1988) at Indian Path Hospital after a short illness.
A native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he retired in 1982 from the Mead Corp. after 43 years service in production control. He was a member of Wheeler United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge No. 972.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse C. DeVault; two brothers, Paul and Elon DeVault; and one sister, Zelda Breeding.
Survving are his wife, Ms. Betty DeVault; four sons, Rev. Larry DeVault, Mount Carmel, William (Bill) DeVault, Kingsport, James (Nolan) DeVault, Bristol and Rick DeVault, Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Barbara Baldwin, Kingsport; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs Mamie DeVault, Kingsport; two brothers, J. C. DeVault, Kingsport and David DeVault, Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Fink, Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at East Lawn Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Hank Henry and Dr. Wayne Cummings officiating.
Friends may call anytime at the residence.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Wheeler United Methodist Church.
Entombment will be in East Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Wheeler United Methodist Church.

GRAVE MARKER

DeVAULT
VERLIN W. BETTY J.
1919 - 1988 1924 - 2008. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, July 9, 1944

Devault-Johnson Wedding is Announced
Miss Betty Kathryn Johnson of Harlan, Ky., became the bride of Verlin Devault in a beautiful ceremony performed July 1 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. D. H. Brown, Kingsport, with the Reverand M. H. Currie, assistant pastor of the Presbyterian Church , officiating. The double ring ceremony was used.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Wanda - Zimmerman presented a program of wedding music at the piano, including the Lohengrin wedding march, "I Love You Truly,: "Because," "At Dawning," "I Love Your," "O Perfect Love," and " O Promise Me."
The house was decorated throughout with white gladioli and fern, and the vows were exchanged before the mantel banked with greenery, gladioli and tall crystal candelabra which held burning white tapers.
The bride wore a street length dress of eggshell white with blue accessories and carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue delphinium.
Miss Oneda Brown was maid of honor and William Frye served as the groom's best man.
Immediately following the ceremony an informal reception was held at the home of Mrs. Brown. The dining table was centered with a tiered wedding cake, which was tapped with a miniture bride and groom, which was cut and served to the guests.
The couple left for a short wedding trip, and since returning are at home at 410 West Sullivan Street.
Out of town guests for the wedding were Miss Dorothy Jean Johnson, sister of the bride, Mrs. John Lackey, Mr. and Mrs. John Landrum, Miss Mary Rachel Hoskins and Miss Mary Lou Burnside all of Harlan, Mrs. Chauncey Devault of Blountville and Miss Evelyn Brown of Bristol, Tennessee.
Mrs. Devault is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lackey of Harlan, Ky., and Mr. Devault is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Devault of Fordtown, Tennessee.

Citations

  1. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  2. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S12009] Obituary - Verlin "Pud" DeVault
  5. [S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S8785] Marriage Announcement - Verlin W. DeVault and Betty Katharine Johnson
  9. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
Family Explorer

Lillie Marie "Marie" DeVault1,2,3

F, #15992, b. 21 November 1921, d. 3 December 2001

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherLillie Carroll (b. 2 July 1890, d. 29 November 1921)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Lillie Marie "Marie" DeVault was born on 21 November 1921 in Tennessee.2,4 She and John W. Fink were married in Kingsport, Tennessee.5 She died on 3 December 2001, at age 80, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4,6 She was buried in Rock Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7
Lillie Marie "Marie" DeVault had reference number 16261. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) She resided in Rock Springs, Tennessee (1955, 1988); Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1989.)8,9,10 Her Social Security Number was 409-30-0173, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4 OBITUARY

Marie Fink, 80, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Lillie Marie DeVault Fink, 80, of the Rock Springs community, died Monday (Dec. 3, 2001) at Hillside Manor after a lengthy illness. She lived her entire life in the Rock Springs community and was a member of the Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fink retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1984 after 41years service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessee C. and Lillie Carroll DeVault; husband of over 50 years, John W. Fink; sister, Zelda Breeding; and four brothers, Verlin DeVault, Paul DeVault, Jessee C. DeVault Jr. and Elan DeVault.
Surviving are a brother, David Devault, Rio Linda, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown.
Friends may also call anytime at the home of a niece, Helen Williams, 1505 Monterey Avenue.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Rock Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry DeVault and the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating.
The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S11009] Obituary - Lillie Marie "Marie" (DeVault) Fink
  8. [S11112] Obituary - Mamie (Deakins) DeVault
  9. [S12009] Obituary - Verlin "Pud" DeVault
  10. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
Family Explorer

Mamie J. Deakins1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #15993, b. 7 April 1893, d. 17 December 1989

Parents

FatherJesse J. Deakins (b. about 1855)
MotherLaura A. Higgins
Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)

SonJessee Cleveland "Jess" DeVault, Jr.+ (b. 5 April 1925, d. 31 May 1992)
DaughterZelda Lee DeVault+ (b. 17 July 1926, d. 12 January 1986)
SonElon Horace DeVault+ (b. 13 February 1928, d. 27 August 1955)
SonDavid DeVault

BASIC FACTS

Mamie J. Deakins was born on 7 April 1893 in Washington Co., Tennessee.7,3,8 She and Jesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault were married about 1922.3 She died on 17 December 1989, at age 96, in Sullivan Co. Tennessee.7,4 She was buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.8
Mamie J. Deakins was also known as Mamie Deakiness.9 She was also known as Nannie Deakins.10,11 She had reference number 16262. Her Social Security Number was 415-66-8548, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7 She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1900, 1910); Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) She resided in Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1955); Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1988.)12,11 OBITUARY

Mrs. Mamie Deakins DeVault, 96, 1509 Monterey Ave., Kingsport, died Sunday (Dec. 17, 1989) at Meadowbrook Manor after an extended illness.
Born in Washington County, Tenn., she had resided in the Rock Springs area for most of her life.
She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. DeVault, in 1955; three sons, Elom H. DeVault, in 1955, Paul DeVault, in 1980, Verlin W. DeVault, in 1988; and one daughter, Zelda DeVault Breeding, in 1986.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs John W. (Lillie Marie) Fink, Kingsport; two sons, Jesse C. DeVault Jr., Kingsport, David DeVault, Sacramento, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry DeVault and the Rev. John Owston officiating.
Burial will be in Rock Springs United Methodist Chruch Cemetery.

GRAVE MARKER

DEVAULT

MAMIE D.
APRIL 7, 1893
DEC. 17, 1989.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book, Page 254
  2. [S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  5. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S669] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11112] Obituary - Mamie (Deakins) DeVault
  9. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Page 258
  10. [S3404] Death Certificate - Elon Horace DeVault
  11. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
  12. [S12009] Obituary - Verlin "Pud" DeVault
Family Explorer

Jessee Cleveland "Jess" DeVault, Jr.1,2,3

M, #15994, b. 5 April 1925, d. 31 May 1992

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherMamie J. Deakins (b. 7 April 1893, d. 17 December 1989)
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen Marie Bridwell (b. 23 May 1924, d. 5 February 1991)

ChildChild #2 DeVault
ChildChild #3 DeVault
ChildChild #4 DeVault
DaughterHelen Blanch DeVault+

BASIC FACTS

Jessee Cleveland "Jess" DeVault, Jr., was born on 5 April 1925 in Tennessee.4,5,6,7 He and Helen Marie Bridwell were married before October 1947.8 He died on 31 May 1992, at age 67, in Mountain Home, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,2 He was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7
Jessee Cleveland "Jess" DeVault, Jr., was also known as Jess. He was also known as Jesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault, Jr.9,4,5 He had reference number 16263. World War II, U. S. Army, enlisted 17 June 1943 at Ft. Oglethorpe, Georga, ASN: 34736963.4,10 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) He resided in Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1943); Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1955, 1988.)11,10,12 His Social Security Number was 413-38-7192, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.6 OBITUARY

Jessee DeVault
Jessee C. DeVault Jr., 67, 1505 Monterey Avenue, Kingsport, died Sunday (May 31, 1992) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. after a lingering illness.
A native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, having served as adjutant for 27 years. He was a member of the Hammond Post 3 of the American Legion and also of the Belvue Christian Church.
He was a former co-owner of Arrowood Plumbing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bridwell DeVault; his parents, Jessee Cleveland and Mamie DeVault; one sister, Zelda Breeding; and three brothers, Elon, Verlin, and Paul DeVault.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Helen) Williams, Kingsport; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. W. (Marie) Fink, Kingsport; and one brother, David DeVault, Rio Linda, Calif.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and anytime at the home of the daughter, 1505 Monterey Avenue.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry DeVault officiating.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Center, P.O. Box 3301, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.

GRAVE MARKER

JESSEE C. DeVAULT JR
PFC U S ARMY
WORLD WAR II
APR 5 1925 31 1992.

Citations

  1. [S10707] Obituary - Jessee Cleveland DeVault, Jr
  2. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S10706] Obituary - Jessee C. DeVault, Jr
  5. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  8. [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
  9. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S12727] World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946 (Ancestry.com)
  11. [S12009] Obituary - Verlin "Pud" DeVault
  12. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
Family Explorer

Zelda Lee DeVault1,2,3,4

F, #15995, b. 17 July 1926, d. 12 January 1986

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherMamie J. Deakins (b. 7 April 1893, d. 17 December 1989)
Pedigree Link

Family: Augustus Lincoln "Gus" Breeding (b. 23 February 1921, d. 23 September 1991)

SonKemp Breeding
DaughterBeverly Ann Breeding

BASIC FACTS

Zelda Lee DeVault was born on 17 July 1926 in Tennessee.5,2 She and Augustus Lincoln "Gus" Breeding were married on 15 July 1947 in Rossville, Walker Co., Georgia.6,3 Zelda Lee DeVault died on 12 January 1986, at age 59, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,5,8
Zelda Lee DeVault was also known as Zelma DeVault.9 She had reference number 16264. Her Social Security Number was 415-40-9486, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.5 She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) She resided in Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1955.)10 She was educated Graduate of Sullivan High School.3 She was an Employee of the Credit Service Bureau.3 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - Kingsport Times News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Sunday, July 27, 1947; page 3-B column 6; (Ancestry.com)

Miss Zelda DeVault Is Bride Of Augustus Breeding , July 16
The marriage of Miss Zelda Lee DeVault, daughter of Jesse C. DeVault, Rock Springs, and Augustus L. Breeding, son of J. K. Breeding, Route 2, Kingsport, was solemnized Wednesday July 16 at 11 o'clock in the morning in the First Baptist Church in Rossville, Ga. The Rev. E. V. Shivers officiated, using the double-ring ceremony.
The bride wore a street-length dress of egg shell crepe with brown accessories and a picture hat of brown straw with an open crown. Her corsage was a single yellow orchid.
The bride is a graduate of Sullivan High School and has been an employee of the Credit Service Bureau for the past 21 months.
Mr. Breeding attended Sullivan High School and served for three years in the U.S. Army, including 2 years in the E.T.O. He is now employed by Tennessee Eastman Corporation.
Mr. and Mrs. Breeding are making their home at 720 Fairview Avenue.

Citations

  1. [S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
  2. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  3. [S8761] Marriage Announcement - Kingsport Times News (Kingsport, Tennessee); July 27, 1947; page 3-B column 6; (Ancestry.com)
  4. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  6. [S8920] Marriage Records - Georgia, Walker County, Georgia Marriage Records
  7. [S10706] Obituary - Jessee C. DeVault, Jr
  8. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  9. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  10. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
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David DeVault1,2

M, #15996

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherMamie J. Deakins (b. 7 April 1893, d. 17 December 1989)
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
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Elon Horace DeVault1,2,3

M, #15997, b. 13 February 1928, d. 27 August 1955

Parents

FatherJesse Cleveland "Jess" DeVault (b. 18 September 1884, d. 4 June 1955)
MotherMamie J. Deakins (b. 7 April 1893, d. 17 December 1989)
Pedigree Link

Family: Roberta Bellamy (b. 28 June 1932, d. 1 March 2012)

DaughterEvelyn Hope "Sissy" DeVault+
DaughterBetty DeVault
SonJason Earl DeVault+

BASIC FACTS

Elon Horace DeVault was born on 13 February 1928 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.4,2 He died on 27 August 1955, at age 27, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.5,2 He was buried in Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2
Elon Horace DeVault was also known as Eland DeVault.4 He was also known as Elom H. DeVault.5 He had reference number 16266. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1930, 1940.) He was an Employed by the Mountain Bay Counstuction Company; Electricians helper - industrial construction (death certificate.)2,6 World War II, U.S. Navy, S2.7 He was educated Attended Rock Springs Elementary School and Sullivan High School.6 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Sunday, 28 Aug 1955; page 1, by Bill Huff (Ancestry.com)

TWO KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Two Others Hospitalized
BOONES CREEK -- Two men were fatally injured, one was critically injured and a fourth man was less seriously hurt in a head-on collision at the Boones creek-Jonesboro roads intersection here Saturday afternoon.
Dead Were:
Janes V. Breeding, 37, RFD Jonesboro and his brother-in-law Elon DeVault, about 25, Route 10, Kingsport. Breeding died of chest and head injuries about half an hour after reaching Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. DeVault also suffered head and chest injuries and died about six hours after being admitted to the hospital.
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See picture of smashed automobile on page 8-A
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In critical condition late Saturday night was john W. Correll, about 42, 128 Boone St., Jonesboro, who suffered chest injuries and head lacerations.
Less seriously hurt was Gus Breeding, 34, Bloomingdale Rd., Kingsport, brother of James and driver of the car, according to investigating officers. He was admitted to Memorial Hospital for treatment of small head lacerations.
The Washington County Sheriff's Department at Johnson City said a manslaughter charge had been placed against Breeding.
The accident occurred about 5 p.m. at a dangerous intersection about one forth mile off Route 23. Correll, a worker in heating units and guttering was alone in his 1948 model car and apparently driving towards Jonesboro.
The 1950 model car in which two were to be fatally hurt evidently was traveling towards Gray Station.
The roads leading to the intersection are straight.
The right front of the Breeding car struck the left front of Correll's vehicle, knocking it about 20 feet from the point of impact, according to the first person on the scene after the accident, Clarence Mattingly, an auto repairman from Jonesboro.
The Breeding car had stopped after breaking through a panel fence to the left of the road, Mattingly said, and two men lay near it, one whose feet were in the car and his head on the ground. He did not see a third man near or in the car, he said.
Correll was lying in the road curled up, Mattingly stated.
As others arrived and stopped, Mattingly advised Mrs. B. D. Young, whose home is nearby, to call an ambulance and the Highway Patrol. He said he also advised against moving any of the victims until an ambulance came.
Saturday's fatal crash was investigated by Sheriff John R. Deakins, Deputies Ed Phillips, Milt Sluder, and Chief Deputy Bill Taylor and Highway patrol Cpl. Jim Long.
James Breeding was a native of Sullivan County and an Air Force veteran of World War II. He owned and operated Williams Machine Shop at Litz Manor. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Janie Breeding; two children, Carolyn and Jimmy; his mother, Mrs. J. K. Breeding, Route 2, Kingsport; three brothers in addition to Gus - Ernest, Sydney and Kemper, all of Route 2, Kingsport; three sisters, Mrs. I. E. Bevins, Bristol, Mrs. Mabel Peters, San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Parker Lovelace, Route 1, Kingsport.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Monday, 29 Aug 1955; page 1 column 4; (Ancestry.com)

One Survivor Of Fatal Car Wreck 'Poor'
The two survivors of Saturday afternoon's fatal auto collision at he Boones Creek-Gray Station roads intersection in Washington County were reported "poor" and "fair" respectively at Memorial Hospital at Johnson City late Sunday.
The accident was fatal to Elon H. DeVault, 37, of Rock Springs Community, and James V. Breeding, 37, RFD Jonesboro. Both were passengers in a car driven by Gus Breeding, 34, Bloomingdale Road, listed Sunday in fair condition. He suffered head lacerations.
Still in poor condition was John W. Correll, about 42, 128 Boone Street, Jonesboro, driver and lone occupant of the second vehicle. Correll suffered chest and head injuries.
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported a manslaughter charge would be placed against Breeding.

OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Monday, August 29, 1955; page 8 column 8; (Ancestry.com)

Elon H. DeVault
Funeral services for Elon Horace DeVault, 27, Rock Springs Community, who died at 11 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, following an automobile accident, will be Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Rock Springs Methodist Church.
The Rev. I. G. Crowder assisted by the Rev. J. B. Overbay will officiate. Burial is to be in the adjoining cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Lizenby, Claude Chase, Denzil Lady, John D. Trivette, Don Strong, Joe Price, M. G. Cale, and Bill Godsey.
Devault is survived by his widow, the former Roberta Bellemy of Kingsport, and one son, Jason Earl, both of Rock Springs; his mother, Mrs. Nannie Deakins DeVault, Rock Springs; four brothers, Paul, Verlin, and J. C. Jr., all of Kingsport, and David of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Fink, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Gus Breeding, Bloomingdale Road.
He attended Rock Springs School and Sullivan High and served the Navy following World War II. He was a member of Hammond Post No. 3, American Legion.
He had been employed at Mountain Bay Construction Co.
The body was to be removed to the home Monday at 2 p.m.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - "$15,000 Damages---," Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, 29 November 1955; page 8 column 5; (Ancestry.com)

".....The trial of another damage suit over a fatal traffic accident was recessed late Monday until Tuesday morning.
In it, Roberta DeVault, widow of Elon DeVault, asked $50,000 damages from Augustus Breeding and Billy Joe and John W. Correll. At the end of testimony for the plaintiff Judge Shelburne Ferguson directed the suits against Corrells be dismissed, leaving Breeding the defendant.
The suit arises from a wreck Aug. 27 near Boone's Creek in which two men were killed."

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); Thursday, December 1, 1955; page 10 column 1; (Ancestry.com)

Judge Grants New Trial In Case Here
Judge Shelburne Ferguson granted a motion Wednesday for a new trial for a damage suit in which a widow was awarded $15,000 Tuesday in the traffic death of her husband.
The judges action came just before the November term of Kingsport Law Court adjourned here shortly before noon.
The motion for a new trial filed by the defendant, was made in the suit over the death of Elon DeVault in an auto collision Aug. 27 near Boones Creek. The attorney for the defendant charged the deceased was guilty of contributory negligence.
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It was a Law Court jury which awarded $15,000 Tuesday to the widow of Elon DeVault.
The widow, Mrs. Roberta DeVault, asked $50,000 damages from Augustus Breeding and Billy Joe and John W. Carroll. At the end of Monday's testimony Judge Shelburne Ferguson directed the suits against the Carrolls be dismissed, leaving Breeding the defendant. .......

GRAVE MARKER

ELON H. DeVAULT
TENNESSEE
S2 US NAVY
WORLD WAR II
FEB. 13, 1928 - AUG. 27, 1955.

Citations

  1. [S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
  2. [S3404] Death Certificate - Elon Horace DeVault
  3. [S2321] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  4. [S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
  5. [S11112] Obituary - Mamie (Deakins) DeVault
  6. [S10044] Obituary - Elon Horace DeVault
  7. [S7868] Grave Marker - Elon Horace DeVault, Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
Family Explorer

James Robert Fitzgerald1

M, #15998
Pedigree Link

Family: Linda Yvonne Montgomery

DaughterAnn Linda Fitzgerald+

Citations

  1. [S8580] Letter from Ann (Fitzgerald) Mobley dated August 26, 2001
Family Explorer

Linda Yvonne Montgomery1

F, #15999
Pedigree Link

Family: James Robert Fitzgerald

DaughterAnn Linda Fitzgerald+

Citations

  1. [S8580] Letter from Ann (Fitzgerald) Mobley dated August 26, 2001
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David Lowell Mobley

M, #16000

Parents

FatherRobert Lowell Mobley
MotherAnn Linda Fitzgerald
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

David Lowell Mobley and Maura Lynn Kurtz were married on 8 September 2001 in Davis, California.1

Citations

  1. [S8580] Letter from Ann (Fitzgerald) Mobley dated August 26, 2001
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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