The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Boy #1 Hale¹

M, #16826, d. DECEASED

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Boy #1 Hale died DECEASED.¹ He was buried in Family Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹

Boy #1 Hale had reference number 17095.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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Boy #2 Hale¹

M, #16827, d. DECEASED

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Boy #2 Hale died DECEASED.¹ He was buried in Family Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹

Boy #2 Hale had reference number 17096.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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Girl #1 Hale¹

F, #16828, d. DECEASED

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Girl #1 Hale died DECEASED.¹ She was buried in Family Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹

Girl #1 Hale had reference number 17097.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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William Lloyd Hale¹

M, #16829, b. 20 January 1912, d. 31 December 1930

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

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BASIC FACTS

William Lloyd Hale was born on 20 January 1912 in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 31 December 1930, at age 18, in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He was buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹

William Lloyd Hale had reference number 17098.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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James Howard "Howard" Hale^1,2

M, #16830, b. 20 January 1912, d. 11 March 2004

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Josephine "Jo" Gracey (b. 2 August 1916, d. 20 March 2011)

Son	James Howard "Jim" Hale, Jr.+

BASIC FACTS

James Howard "Howard" Hale was born on 20 January 1912 in Boone's Creek, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He and Margaret Josephine "Jo" Gracey were married on 1 September 1948 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 11 March 2004, at age 92, in Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.³ He was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.³

James Howard "Howard" Hale had reference number 17099. World War II, U.S. Navy, Lieutenent J.G.³ He was educated Graduated from Milligan College and the University of Tennessee.³ He was an Employed by Tennessee Eastman Kodak (31 years of service.)³ He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1966, 1969, 1973, 2002.)^4,5,2,6 OBITUARY

James Howard Hale - KINGSPORT
KINGSPORT ? James Howard Hale, 89, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at McLeod Hospital in Florence, S.C., on Thursday, March 11, 2004. Howard was born in Boones Creek, TN, and resided in Kingsport after serving as a Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Milligan College and the University of Tennessee. Howard retired from Tennessee Eastman Kodak after 31 years of service. He was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and The Crusade Sunday School Class. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josephine Gracey Hale, of the home; one son, Jim Hale and wife, Cindy; two grandchildren, Hunter Travis Hale and Morgan Taylor Hale, all of Florence, SC. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, Dr. Lloyd Jerry Story and wife, Ranny, Janelle Frazier, Linda Petitto and husband, John, all of Winston-Salem, NC, Danny Story and wife, Janie, Laverne Mackay and husband, Don, and Virginia Ruth Beasley, all of Johnson City, TN. Burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park on Monday, March 15th at 2:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at First Broad Street United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Jack Edwards and Rev. Jack Weikel officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be given to the building fund at First Broad Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1336, Kingsport, TN 37662. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Hale family.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S11035] Obituary - Lola Mae (Hale) Shipley
[S10610] Obituary - James Howard Hale
[S9457] Obituary - Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale
[S11269] Obituary - Mary Kate (Giesler) Hale
[S10501] Obituary - Irene Frances (Hale) Story

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Irene Frances Hale¹

F, #16831, b. 13 March 1918, d. 10 March 2002

Parents

Father	Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale (b. 28 August 1878, d. 28 August 1966)
Mother	Mary Kate Giesler (b. 25 January 1890, d. 7 December 1969)

Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Danny Story (b. 26 June 1917, d. 21 August 1998)

Son	Lloyd Jerrell "Jerry" Story, M.D.+
Daughter	Ann Janelle "Janelle" Story+
Daughter	Linda Kay Story
Son	Joseph Danny "Danny" Story, Jr.+

BASIC FACTS

Irene Frances Hale was born on 13 March 1918 in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ She and Joseph Danny Story were married on 13 January 1937 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 10 March 2002, at age 83, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4 She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Irene Frances Hale had reference number 17100. Her Social Security Number was 412-16-2878, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1966, 1973.)^5,6 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); March 11, 2002:

MRS. IRENE H. STORY
Mrs. Irene Hale Story, 83, 208 Dogwood Lane, died Sunday, March 10, 2002, at Appalachian Christian Village.
Mrs. Story was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a daughter if the late A.H. "Mage" and Mary Geisler Hale.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Story was a member of First Christian Church and the Mr. and Mrs. Sunday School Class.
She was a former member of the Civinette Club.
Mrs. Story was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Story, in 1998; one brother, William Loyd Hale; one half brother, Clarence C. Hale; and one half sister, Lola Hale Shipley.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Lloyd J. "Jerry" Story, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Danny Story Jr., Johnson City; two daughters, Janelle S. Frazier and Linda S. Petitto, both of Winston-Salem; one brother, Howard Hale, Kingsport; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.
Appalachian (928-6111)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); March 11, 2002:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Irene H. Story
The funeral service for Irene Hale Story, age 83, 208 Dogwood Lane, Johnson City, who died Sunday, March 10, 2002, will be conducted Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at 1 p.m., in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Donald R. Jeanes officiating. Graveside committal services will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family members. The family requests that memorials be made to First Christian Church, 200 E. Mountcastle Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601, or Appalachian Christian Village, 2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends Monday from 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Mrs. Story was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Story, in August 1998; one brother, William Lloyd Hale; one half brother, Clarence C. Hale; and one half sister, Lola Hale Shipley. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Lloyd J. “Jerry” Story and his wife Ranny, Winston-Salem North Carolina, and Danny Story Jr., Johnson City; two daughters, Janelle S. Frazier and Linda S. Petitto and her husband, John, both of Winston-Salem; one brother, Howard hale and his wife Jo, Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Michael Lloyd Story, Stuart Alicia Bailey, Amy Harris Smith, Joseph David Daves, Eric Scott Daves, Rachel lee Story and Joseph Danny Story III; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces, LaVerne H. Mackey and Virginia S. Beasley; and one nephew, Jim Hale. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfn@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is in charge of arrangements. www.appalachianfuneralhome.com.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10501] Obituary - Irene Frances (Hale) Story
[S9457] Obituary - Augustus Herman "Mage" Hale
[S11035] Obituary - Lola Mae (Hale) Shipley

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Vasta Ogretta Giesler¹

F, #16832, b. 26 February 1917, d. 28 November 1996

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Ellen Gertrude "Gertrude" Almarode (b. 15 January 1896, d. 22 February 1928)

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Family: John Raymond "Bud" Milhorn (b. 5 February 1908)

Son	John Raymond Milhorn, Jr.+
Son	Harold Wade "Wade" Milhorn+ (b. 26 March 1940, d. 31 May 2003)

BASIC FACTS

Vasta Ogretta Giesler was born on 26 February 1917 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She and John Raymond "Bud" Milhorn were married on 15 October 1932 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 28 November 1996, at age 79.²

Vasta Ogretta Giesler had reference number 17101. She resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1945, 1959, 1984.)^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 413-76-7412, issued Tennessee; last residence: Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.²

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12172] Obituary - William Preston "Willie" Geisler
[S10471] Obituary - Howard P. Geisler
[S10119] Obituary - Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" (Geisler) Johnson

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Dalton Albert Giesler¹

M, #16833, b. 25 September 1919, d. 18 May 2000

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Ellen Gertrude "Gertrude" Almarode (b. 15 January 1896, d. 22 February 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Thelma Myrtle Shaffer (b. 11 September 1923)

Daughter	Linda Sue Giesler
Son	Larry Dayton Giesler+
Daughter	Kathy Lynn Giesler+

BASIC FACTS

Dalton Albert Giesler was born on 25 September 1919 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 He and Thelma Myrtle Shaffer were married on 23 February 1943 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 18 May 2000, at age 80, in Mountain Home, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He was buried in East Lawn Memorial Park, Tennessee.²

Dalton Albert Giesler had reference number 17102. World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps, served in Calcutta, India.^4,5 He was affiliated with Member of the Cedar View Methodist Church.² He resided in Indian Springs, Tennessee (1959.)⁶ From The Sullivan County, Tennessee Veterans History by the Sullivan County Historical Society

DALTON ALBERT GEISLER, born in 1919 at Piney Flats, TN to William P. (b. 1892, d. 1959) and Gertrude Almarode Geisler (b. 1896, d. 1928). He was a student of Mary Hughes High.
He retired from Mead and was a U.S. Army Corps veteran of WWII serving in Calcutta, India.
Dalton passed away May 18, 2000 at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Geisler, sisters, Vasta Milhorn and Pauline Johnson; stepmother, Lena Geisler.
Dalton lived in Kingsport, TN with his surviving wife of 57 years. Thelma Shaffer. He was buried in the East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3.

OBITUARY: Times-News Online;; Friday, May 19, 2000; NOTE: Dalton A. Giesler

KINGSPORT: Dalton Albert Giesler, 80, 109 Bridwell Heights Road, went to be with Jesus Thursday (May 18, 2000) at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn., after a long illness.
Born in Piney Flats, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude Almorade Giesler. He retired from Mead and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in Calcutta, India.
He was a member of Cedar View Independent Methodist Church serving on the official board.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Giesler; sisters, Vasta Milhorn and Pauline Johnson; and stepmother, Lena Giesler.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Thelma Shaffer Giesler, of the home; daughters, Linda Hunt, Antioch, Tenn., and Kathy Collett, Blountville; son, Larry D. Giesler, Powell, Tenn.; granddaughters, Amy Hayes, Lynwood, Wash., Lisa Giesler, Pensacola, Fla., Vicky Foster, Smyrna, Tenn.; one grandson, Kevin Collett, Blountville; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Lanissa Hayes; two step grandchildren, Chris and Craig Collett; sister, Mary Elizabeth Bowman, Johnson City; brothers, Carl Lee Giesler, Baltimore, Md., Verlin Giesler, Shawnee, Okla., and Billy Giesler, Piney Flats.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at East Lawn Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar View Independent Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy Fields and the Rev. T.J. Knox officiating.
Music will be under the direction of the Cedar View Independent Methodist Church Choir.
The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post No. 3.
The family request those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Cedar View Independent Methodist Church, 1421 Gibson Mill Road, Kingsport, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Hunt Jr., J.R. Milhorn Jr., Marshell Milhorn, Danny Giesler, Terry Johnson, Jerry Mitchell.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Bible Class of Cedar View Independent Methodist Church.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S9780] Obituary - Dalton A. Giesler
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5408] Genealogy prepared by Carol A. Bigham, Source Medium: Book
[S10471] Obituary - Howard P. Geisler
[S12172] Obituary - William Preston "Willie" Geisler

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Carl Lee Geisler¹

M, #16834, b. 12 June 1921, d. 7 November 2000

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Ellen Gertrude "Gertrude" Almarode (b. 15 January 1896, d. 22 February 1928)

Pedigree Link

Family: Virginia Fortner (b. 17 August 1923)

Son	Eddie Lee Giesler

BASIC FACTS

Carl Lee Geisler was born on 12 June 1921 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 7 November 2000, at age 79, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3

Carl Lee Geisler had reference number 17103. He resided in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland (1959, 1984, 2000.)^4,5,6 World War II, Navy, rank seaman second class, served in the Pacific.⁷ His Social Security Number was 412-24-0832, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.² From The Sullivan County, Tennessee Veterans History by the Sullivan County Historical Society

CARL L. GEISLER, son of William P. (b. 1892, d. 1959) and Gertrude Almarode Geisler (b. 1896, d. 1928) was born in 1922 at Piney Flats, TN. He was a student at Mary Hughes High. He worked at Glen L. Martin's Aircraft in Baltimore, MD.
Geisler served in the USN during WWII. His duties were served in the South Pacific until the end of WWII.
After WWII he worked at Bethlehem Steel until his retirement, serving more than 20 years, in Baltimore, MD.
He now lives with his wife, Virginia, in Baltimore.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); November 9, 2000:

CARL LEE GIESLER
BALTIMORE -- Carl Lee Giesler, 79, Baltimore, died here Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, after a brief illness.
Mr. Giesler was a Piney Flats, Tenn. native and had lived in Baltimore for many years. He was a son of the late William P. and Gertrude Almorode Giesler.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Giesler and Dalton Giesler; two sisters, Vasta Milhorn and Pauline Johnson; and his stepmother, Lena Jeffers Giesler.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Fortner Giesler; one son, Eddie Giesler, Gray, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Bowman, Johnson City, Tenn.; two brothers, Billy Giesler, Piney Flats, and Verlin Giesler, Shawnee, Okla.; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Courtesy of Snyder's, Gray (477-7911.)

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S9593] Obituary - Carl Lee Geisler
[S9780] Obituary - Dalton A. Giesler
[S12172] Obituary - William Preston "Willie" Geisler
[S10119] Obituary - Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" (Geisler) Johnson
[S10471] Obituary - Howard P. Geisler

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Howard P. Giesler¹

M, #16835, b. 1923, d. 23 September 1944

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Ellen Gertrude "Gertrude" Almarode (b. 15 January 1896, d. 22 February 1928)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Howard P. Giesler was born in 1923 in Birth record lost in fire.^1,2 He died on 23 September 1944, at age ~21, in France.³ He was buried in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.¹

Howard P. Giesler had reference number 17104. World War II, rank Private, killed in action, France.¹ From The Sullivan County, Tennessee Veterans History by the Sullivan County Historical Society

HOWARD P. GEISLER, born Dec. 26, 1923 in Piney Flats, TN to William P. (b. 1892, d. 1959) and Gertrude Almarode Geisler (b. 1896, d. 1928). He was a student of Mary Hughes High School. He later worked at Glen L. Martin's Aircraft, Baltimore, MD. He married Marie King of Memphis, TN.
He served in the U.S. Army in WWII as a combat infantryman. As a sharpshooter he saw action on the front lines in the European Theatre. Reported missing in action Sept. 11, 1944, then killed in action Sept. 23, 1944. Facts confirming his death were established Oct. 10, 1944.
He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
Howard P. Geisler died in the service of his country, one among the unbroken line of patriots who dared to die that freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings. Freedom lives and through it he lives in a way that humbles the undertaking of most men.
Howard was a fifth generation descendant of Johann Adam Geisler (b. 1757, d. 1818), pioneer settler of Sullivan County, TN. John Adam purchased land in (now) Sullivan County in 1790. Settled in Sullivan County in 1814 from Adam County, PA.

OBITUARY -

(Photo)
PVT. HOWARD P. GEISLER
In memory of Pvt. Howard P. Geisler, above, who died a year ago, on September 23, 1944, of wounds he received in action in France, his sister and three brothers have submitted the poem printed herewith.
Private Geisler's widow, Marie Geisler, resides in Memphis Tenn. He is the son of W. P. Geisler of Piney Flats. His sister and brothers are Mrs. Vasta Milhorn of Piney Flats, Carl Geisler, seaman second class serving with the Navy in the Pacific, Pvt. Dalton A. Geisler of the AAF in India, and Verlin Geisler, discharged on April 5 from naval service. The poem follows.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S2806] Book: Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee - 1993 (Reprinted 1999 ), Article 851 Geisler Family, Page 423, by Verlin Geisler
[S10471] Obituary - Howard P. Geisler

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Mary Elizabeth Geisler¹

F, #16836

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Lena M. Jeffers (b. 8 December 1904, d. 9 March 1965)

Pedigree Link

Family: Howard Kenneth Bowman

Daughter	Susan Lynette Bowman
Daughter	Diane Elizabeth Bowman

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" Geisler^1,2

F, #16837, b. 28 December 1933, d. 22 October 1984

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Lena M. Jeffers (b. 8 December 1904, d. 9 March 1965)

Pedigree Link

Family: Denver Ray Johnson (b. 31 January 1931, d. 24 May 1999)

Daughter	Janet Johnson
Daughter	Sharon Kay Johnson
Son	Terry Ray Johnson
Son	Jeffery Brian Johnson

BASIC FACTS

Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" Geisler was born on 28 December 1933 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 22 October 1984, at age 50, in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3,4,5 She was buried in New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" Geisler was also known as Pauline. She had reference number 17106. She resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1959.)⁶ She was an Employee of Leon-Ferenbach (textile manufacturer.)⁵ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); October 23, 1984:

MRS. EVELYN P. JOHNSON
PINEY FLATS – Mrs. Evelyn Pauline Johnson. 50, Box 159, Rt. 2, died at her home Monday after a lengthy illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a daughter of the late William and Lena Jeffers Geisler.
Mrs. Johnson was a former employee of Leon-Ferenbach and a member of Haw Ridge Union Church.
Survivors include her husband, Denver R. Johnson; two daughters, Sharon Hopkins, Bristol, and Janet Johnson, of the home.; two sons, Terry and Jeffery Johnson, both of the home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bowman, Johnson City; one half-sister, Vasta Millhorn, Piney Flats; one brother, Billy Geisler, Piney Flats; four half-brothers, Dalton Geisler, Kingsport, Carl Geisler, Baltimore, Verlin Geisler, McLeod, Okla., and James Morrison, Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews.
Appalachian, Johnson City, is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); October 24, 1984:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Evelyn Pauline Johnson
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Pauline Johnson, age 50, Rt. 2, Piney Flats, who died Monday evening, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Appalachian Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. L. D. Lane and Rev. Leonard Smith, officiating. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Appalachian Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S9780] Obituary - Dalton A. Giesler
[S2806] Book: Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee - 1993 (Reprinted 1999 ), Article 851 Geisler Family, Page 423, by Verlin Geisler
[S2963] Cemetery Records - New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book
[S10119] Obituary - Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" (Geisler) Johnson
[S12172] Obituary - William Preston "Willie" Geisler

Family Explorer

William Franklin "Billy" Geisler^1,2

M, #16838, b. 29 February 1936, d. 7 July 2017

Parents

Father	William Preston "Willie" Geisler (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 May 1959)
Mother	Lena M. Jeffers (b. 8 December 1904, d. 9 March 1965)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ilene Maxie Smith

Daughter	Angelea Gail Geisler
Son	Danny Franklin Geisler

BASIC FACTS

William Franklin "Billy" Geisler was born on 29 February 1936 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He and Helen Jean Deck were married on 25 February 1967 in Gate City, Scott Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on 7 July 2017, at age 81, in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³

William Franklin "Billy" Geisler was also known as Billy. He had reference number 17107. He resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1959, 1984, 2000.)^2,5,6,7 Billie farms the King-Geisler land which has been in the family since 1782.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S9780] Obituary - Dalton A. Giesler
[S7447] Genealogy prepared by Tiger Lin (Ancestry.com)
[S9020] Marriage Records - Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936 - 2014 (Ancestry.com)
[S12172] Obituary - William Preston "Willie" Geisler
[S10119] Obituary - Evelyn Pauline "Pauline" (Geisler) Johnson
[S9593] Obituary - Carl Lee Geisler

Family Explorer

John A. King^1,2,3

M, #16839, b. 1825, d. 1895

Parents

Father	William K. King (b. 25 May 1798, d. 28 April 1866)
Mother	Sarah Hall (b. 13 October 1801, d. 11 October 1853)

Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah E. Cochran (b. 1827, d. 1871)

Son	Rutledge King (b. 1849)
Daughter	Edna J. King+ (b. 25 January 1851, d. 15 January 1929)
Son	Lafayette King+ (b. 14 February 1853, d. 12 May 1929)
Son	Marion King (b. 1860)

BASIC FACTS

John A. King was born in 1825 in Tennessee.^2,4 He died in 1895, at age ~70.⁴ He was buried in New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴

John A. King had reference number 17108. He was a Farmer.¹

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book
[S6783] Genealogy prepared by Michael W. Freeland (email address)
[S2963] Cemetery Records - New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Sarah E. Cochran^1,2,3

F, #16840, b. 1827, d. 1871

Pedigree Link

Family: John A. King (b. 1825, d. 1895)

Son	Rutledge King (b. 1849)
Daughter	Edna J. King+ (b. 25 January 1851, d. 15 January 1929)
Son	Lafayette King+ (b. 14 February 1853, d. 12 May 1929)
Son	Marion King (b. 1860)

BASIC FACTS

Sarah E. Cochran was born in 1827 in Tennessee.^2,1,3 She died in 1871, at age ~44.³ She was buried in New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³

Sarah E. Cochran had reference number 17109.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book
[S2963] Cemetery Records - New Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Rutledge King^1,2

M, #16841, b. 1849

Parents

Father	John A. King (b. 1825, d. 1895)
Mother	Sarah E. Cochran (b. 1827, d. 1871)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Rutledge King was born in 1849 in Tennessee.^1,2

Rutledge King had reference number 17110.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Marion King^1,2

M, #16842, b. 1860

Parents

Father	John A. King (b. 1825, d. 1895)
Mother	Sarah E. Cochran (b. 1827, d. 1871)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Marion King was born in 1860 in Tennessee.^1,2

Marion King had reference number 17111.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S208] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County, Source Medium: Book

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Zola Mae Goodman¹

F, #16843, b. 31 March 1895, d. 26 December 1970

Parents

Father	Isaac N. Goodman
Mother	Sarah Malissa Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family: Isaac Faustine "Faustine" Shipley (b. 22 October 1894, d. 20 December 1967)

Daughter	Maryevva Shipley+ (b. 5 July 1918, d. 1 February 2010)
Son	Warren Gomaliel Shipley+ (b. 7 October 1920, d. 15 May 1981)
Daughter	Gladys Vivian Shipley+ (b. 1 January 1923, d. 26 May 1990)
Daughter	Margaret Ruth Shipley+ (b. 24 January 1929, d. 13 December 1996)
Daughter	Louella Shipley+ (b. 20 February 1932, d. 6 July 2003)
Son	Stanley Lee Shipley+ (b. 21 March 1935, d. 15 October 1991)

BASIC FACTS

Zola Mae Goodman was born on 31 March 1895 in Tennessee.^1,2 She and Isaac Faustine "Faustine" Shipley were married on 18 December 1915 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She died on 26 December 1970, at age 75, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³

Zola Mae Goodman had reference number 17112.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S6389] Genealogy prepared by Judy551954 (Ancestry.com)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Maryevva Shipley^1,2

F, #16844, b. 5 July 1918, d. 1 February 2010

Parents

Father	Isaac Faustine "Faustine" Shipley (b. 22 October 1894, d. 20 December 1967)
Mother	Zola Mae Goodman (b. 31 March 1895, d. 26 December 1970)

Pedigree Link

Family: John Wrenn Gillikin (b. 15 September 1916, d. 24 October 2001)

Daughter	Ann Wrenn Gillikin+
Daughter	Debra Jane "Jane" Gillikin+

BASIC FACTS

Maryevva Shipley was born on 5 July 1918 in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,2 She and John Wrenn Gillikin were married on 22 May 1943.³ She died on 1 February 2010, at age 91, in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2 She was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Gardens, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.²

Maryevva Shipley was also known as Maryeva Shipley.³ She had reference number 17113. Her Social Security Number was 226-10-1178, Virginia, last residence: Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (2003.)⁴ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Maryevva Shipley Gillikin - BRISTOL
Maryevva Shipley Gillikin, 91, died Monday, February 1, 2010 at NHC of Bristol.
Condolences and memories were shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com.
Arrangements will be announced by Oakley‑Cook Funeral Home. 423-764-7123

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Maryevva Gillikin - JOHNSON CITY
Maryevva Shipley Gillikin passed away on February 1, 2010.
She was the last living child of Zola and Faustine Shipley’s eight children. Maryevva was ninety-one years old, born in Blountville, Tennessee, on July 5, 1918.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wrenn Gillikin after fifty-eight years of marriage. She lived most of her adult life in Johnson City, Tennessee.
She is survived by two daughters, Ann Gillikin Woods and Jane Gillikin Daniel; five granddaughters, Heather Price Haynes, Holly Price Ellis, Mary Martha Daniel, Alice Woods Sword and Emily Woods Davis; three sons-in-law, William L. Woods, James K. Daniel and James L. Price; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Maryevva was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Perennial Garden Club. She volunteered many hours at North Side Hospital in Johnson City. She excelled in her chosen profession as an outstanding mother and grandmother using her many skills as an excellent homemaker. She was also an officer in the Civinettes and a member of the Eastern Star, Nolichucky Chapter.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 1:50 Thursday afternoon, February 4th, at First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tennessee.
A celebration of Mrs. Gillikin’s life will be held at 2 o’clock with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating.
Following the celebration service, a committal service will be held at Monte Vista Memorial Gardens in Johnson City. Pallbearers will be James K. Daniel Jr., Andrew B. Ellis, James L. Price, Lewis E. Shipley, Walker D. Tanner and Wyatt T. Tanner.
The continual prayers, fellowship, and love of the First Presbyterian Churches has comforted us throughout her life and the blessings of this journey.
A special thanks goes to the dedicated staff and caregivers of National Healthcare and Broadmore Assisted Living for their loving support and professional care.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tennessee or First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Condolences and memories may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com.
Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gillikin have been made through Oakley‑Cook Funeral Home. 423-764-7123.

Citations

[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11320] Obituary - Maryevva (Shipley) Gillikin, Source Medium: Book
[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S11048] Obituary - Louella (Shipley) Rose

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John Wrenn Gillikin^1,2

M, #16845, b. 15 September 1916, d. 24 October 2001

Parents

Father	Uriah M. Gillikin
Mother	Mary E. Wrenn

Pedigree Link

Family: Maryevva Shipley (b. 5 July 1918, d. 1 February 2010)

Daughter	Ann Wrenn Gillikin+
Daughter	Debra Jane "Jane" Gillikin+

BASIC FACTS

John Wrenn Gillikin was born on 15 September 1916 in Goldsboro, Wayne Co., North Carolina.^3,1 He and Maryevva Shipley were married on 22 May 1943.³ He died on 24 October 2001, at age 85, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,5,6 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

John Wrenn Gillikin was also known as John Wren Gillikin.³ He had reference number 17114. His Social Security Number was 237-18-6164, issued: North Carolina, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was enumerated on the census in Wayne County, North Carolina (1920.) He was an Employed in Pet Dairy's general office where he worked in accounting and finance (42 years.)⁶ He was educated Attended Wake Forest University and was a graduate of Bowling Green College of Commerce.⁶ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press; October 25, 2001:

JOHN W. GILLIKIN
John W. Gillikin, 85, 1705 E. Oakland Ave., died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Gillikin was a Goldsboro, N.C. native and had lived in Johnson City for most of his life. He was a son of the late Uriah M. and Mary E. Wrenn Gillikin.
Mr. Gillikin retired from Pet Dairy's general office, where he worked in accounting and finance for 42 years.
He attended Wake Forest University and was a graduate of Bowling Green College of Commerce.
Mr. Gillikin was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, was a former treasurer and past president of the Brotherhood Bible Class.
He was a past director of the Haven of Mercy and a charter member of the Nativic Civitan Club.
Mr. Gillikin was a former Mason and Shriner of the Kerbela Temple and past president of the Johnson City Shrine Club.
He was a past president of the Hilltopper Sports Club and was named outstanding Hilltopper sports fan in 1963.
Mr. Gillikin was a member of the Adult Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
He was a former chairman of the Johnson City Park and Recreation board and was inducted into its Wall of Fame in 1989.
Mr. Gillikin was a former Johnson City Regional Planning Commission vice chairman.
He was appointed as a colonel to former Governor Ned McWherter's staff in 1987 and was past zone chairman for the Washington County Democratic Party.
Mr. Gillikin was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester Gillikin, Paul Gillikin and Charles Gillikin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maryevva Shipley Gillikin; two daughters, Ann Woods and Jane Daniels, both of Bristol; three granddaughters, Holly Price and Heather Price, both of Knoxville, and Mary Martha Daniels, Bristol; and several nieces and nephews.
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FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press; October 25, 2001:

APPALACHIAN FUNERAL HOME
John W. Gillikin
Funeral services for John W. Gillikin, 85, 1705 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, who died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, will be conducted Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Donald M. Muncie and Dr. Angus R. Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Wood Chapel of the church. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to First Presbyterian Church, 105 S. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604, the Johnso0n City Chapter of Young Life, or the Adult Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is in charge of the arrangements. www.appalachianfuneralhome.com.

Citations

[S2753] Birth Records - North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000; (Ancestry.com)
[S1356] 1920 Census, North Carolina, Wayne County
[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10813] Obituary - John Wrenn Gillikin
[S5035] Funeral Notice - John Wrenn Gillikin

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Ann Wrenn Gillikin¹

F, #16846

Parents

Father	John Wrenn Gillikin (b. 15 September 1916, d. 24 October 2001)
Mother	Maryevva Shipley (b. 5 July 1918, d. 1 February 2010)

Pedigree Link

Family: Jim Lynn Price

Daughter	Holly Price
Daughter	Heather Price

BASIC FACTS

Ann Wrenn Gillikin and Jim Lynn Price were married on 25 January 1966.¹ She and Unknown Woods were married before 2001.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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Jim Lynn Price¹

M, #16847

Pedigree Link

Family: Ann Wrenn Gillikin

Daughter	Holly Price
Daughter	Heather Price

BASIC FACTS

Jim Lynn Price and Ann Wrenn Gillikin were married on 25 January 1966.¹

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book

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Debra Jane "Jane" Gillikin^1,2

F, #16848

Parents

Father	John Wrenn Gillikin (b. 15 September 1916, d. 24 October 2001)
Mother	Maryevva Shipley (b. 5 July 1918, d. 1 February 2010)

Pedigree Link

Family: Unknown Daniels

Daughter

Mary Martha Daniels

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S10813] Obituary - John Wrenn Gillikin

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Warren Gomaliel Shipley¹

M, #16849, b. 7 October 1920, d. 15 May 1981

Parents

Father	Isaac Faustine "Faustine" Shipley (b. 22 October 1894, d. 20 December 1967)
Mother	Zola Mae Goodman (b. 31 March 1895, d. 26 December 1970)

Pedigree Link

Family: Laura Virginia Dowell (b. 26 September 1918, d. 1 January 1953)

Daughter

Mary Sue Shipley+

BASIC FACTS

Warren Gomaliel Shipley was born on 7 October 1920.¹ He and Laura Virginia Dowell were married on 6 June 1941.¹ He and Mary Frances Booker were married on 20 June 1954.¹ He died on 15 May 1981, at age 60, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3

Warren Gomaliel Shipley had reference number 17118. His Social Security Number was 411-14-4456, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.²

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Laura Virginia Dowell¹

F, #16850, b. 26 September 1918, d. 1 January 1953

Pedigree Link

Family: Warren Gomaliel Shipley (b. 7 October 1920, d. 15 May 1981)

Daughter

Mary Sue Shipley+

BASIC FACTS

Laura Virginia Dowell was born on 26 September 1918.¹ She and Warren Gomaliel Shipley were married on 6 June 1941.¹ She died on 1 January 1953, at age 34.¹

Laura Virginia Dowell had reference number 17119.

Citations

[S5407] Genealogy prepared by Carmel King, Source Medium: Book