The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Martha Blair St. John was born on 25 February 1908 in Watauga, Carter Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She died on 19 November 1983, at age 75, in Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Martha Blair St. John had reference number 40187. Her Social Security Number was 409-74-6160, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² She was educated Graduate of East Tennessee State University.³ She was a Teacher in the Johnson City School System.³ Obituary of Martha St. John's brother - George W. St. John, Johnson City Press (TN); July 22, 2008:
George St. John - JOHNSON CITY
George W. St. John, 95, died on July 19, 2008.
He was born at the St. John home place in Watauga, Tennessee, to Josephine Thomas and James T. St. John on March 6, 1913.
The St. John children and several neighbors' children were home-schooled in the St. John's stone house. Two years later they walked through the fields to the new Barnes School, and later traveled by horse and buggy to the Johnson City Schools. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee during The Great Depression. In l935, he decided to come home and operate the family's mill, St. John Milling Co.
In l942, he enlisted in the United States Navy and attended officer's candidate school at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He married Elizabeth (Libby) Bolton in route from Ithaca to Miami, Florida where he was reporting for further training. He was deployed on a destroyer with the Pacific Fleet as an engineering officer during World War II.
Upon returning home after the war, George continued to modernize the mill's equipment and convert the power source from a water wheel to electricity. Over the next sixty-five years, he expanded the business and took over the operation of the farm. George said that the business that he loved so dearly serves people he called friends instead of customers.
During his life George was very active in the community. He was President of the Barnes Community Club, a member of the Rotary Club of Johnson City, President of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Washington County, and a board member of the Washington County Soil Conservation District. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Regional Fair in 1974 and served as President from 1979-1991.
George was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City. He helped organize the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was chairman of the Administrative Board, a trustee, an usher, and served as a chairman of many other committees.
George resided at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City. His sister, Josephine, and many of his friends live there.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Libby) Bolton St. John, and his sisters, Margaret St. John and Martha Blair Sell.
He is survived by his sister, Josephine Roach, and his daughters, Betty Dawson and her husband Ron and Martha Eldred and her husband Preston. George's grandchildren are Jay Dawson, Libby Dawson, Blair Eldred and wife Paula, and Hilary Eldred Seagraves and husband Beau. He has one great grandchild, Olivia Eldred. His dog, Muggins, will miss him.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. The memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at Monte Vista Memorial Park immediately following the memorial service. Pallbearers will be nephews and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1336, Johnson City, TN 37605-1336.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family and viewed online at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements for the St. John family have been entrusted to Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN 37604.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); November 20, 1983

MRS. MARTHA SELL
Mrs. Martha St. John Sell, 75, 209 Crestwood Drive, died Saturday morning at the home of a sister following an extended illness.
Mrs. Sell was a native of Watauga and a daughter of James T. and Josephine Taylor Thomas St. John.
She was graduated from East Tennessee State University and was a former teacher in the Johnson City School System.
Mrs. Sell was a member of Munsey United Methodist Church, and served as a member of the official board.
She was also a member of the Merry Wives, the Monday Club, the Sara Hawkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Tuesday Sewing Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Sell, and one infant daughter.
Survivors include her brother, George St. John, Johnson City; two sisters, Margaret St. John, Watauga, and Mrs. Josephine Roach, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
Morris-Baker is in charge.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press(TN); November 20, 1983:

Mrs. Martha Sell
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha St. John Sell, 75, 209 Crestwood Drive, who died Saturday morning at the home of a sister, will be conducted Monday at 3:30 p.m. from the Morris-Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Looney and the Rev. Ernest Cushman Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers who are requested to meet at the chapel at 3 p.m. will be Ron Dawson, Preston Eldred, Dr. Chris Hemphill, John T. Roach, James S. Roach, Martin Smith and Robert D. Roach. Memorial contributions may be made to Munsey memorial United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Morris Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

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[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11184] Obituary - Martha Blair (St. John) Sell
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5053] Funeral Notice - Martha Blair (St. John) Sell

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Martha St. John Sell¹

F, #39886, b. March 1939, d. March 1939

Parents

Father	Joseph David Sell (b. 9 August 1904, d. 26 July 1960)
Mother	Martha Blair St. John (b. 25 February 1908, d. 19 November 1983)

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Martha St. John Sell was born in March 1939.¹ She died in March 1939, at age ~0.¹

Martha St. John Sell had reference number 40188. .

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Thaddeus Gentry Hale^1,2

M, #39887, b. 25 March 1902, d. 29 August 1967

Parents

Father	Gentry Hale
Mother	Nancy Cox

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Family: Mary Emma Sell (b. 11 August 1905, d. 18 March 1988)

Son	Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II+ (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)
Son	John William Hale+ (b. 13 June 1927, d. 14 December 2005)
Son	Joseph Akard Hale+ (b. 26 December 1935, d. 20 January 2006)
Son	James Robert Hale+
Son	Benjamin Lee Hale+

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Thaddeus Gentry Hale was born on 25 March 1902 in Tennessee.^1,2 He and Mary Emma Sell were married on 14 January 1925.¹ He died on 28 August 1967, at age 65.¹ He died on 29 August 1967, at age 65, in Washington Co., Tennessee.³ He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴

Thaddeus Gentry Hale had reference number 40189. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) He was a Retail merchant - general store (1930.)²

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[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5058] Funeral Notice - Mary Emma (Sell) Hale

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Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II^1,2

M, #39888, b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976

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Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale (b. 25 March 1902, d. 29 August 1967)
Mother	Mary Emma Sell (b. 11 August 1905, d. 18 March 1988)

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Family: Lucy Ley

Son	Thomas Gentry Hale, III
Daughter	Mary Catherine Hale
Daughter	Candace Susan Hale
Son	William Thomas Hale

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Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II, was born on 13 November 1925 in Tennessee.^1,2 He died on 2 June 1976, at age 50, in Davidson Co., Tennessee.^1,3

Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II, had reference number 40190. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1930.)

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[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Lucy Ley¹

F, #39889

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Family: Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II, (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)

Son	Thomas Gentry Hale, III
Daughter	Mary Catherine Hale
Daughter	Candace Susan Hale
Son	William Thomas Hale

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Thomas Gentry Hale, III¹

M, #39890

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Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)
Mother	Lucy Ley

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Mary Catherine Hale¹

F, #39891

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Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)
Mother	Lucy Ley

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Candace Susan Hale¹

F, #39892

Parents

Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)
Mother	Lucy Ley

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William Thomas Hale¹

M, #39893

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Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale, II (b. 13 November 1925, d. 2 June 1976)
Mother	Lucy Ley

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Benjamin Lee Hale¹

M, #39894

Parents

Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale (b. 25 March 1902, d. 29 August 1967)
Mother	Mary Emma Sell (b. 11 August 1905, d. 18 March 1988)

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Family: Joyce Hickey

Son	Benjamin Lee Hale, II
Daughter	Kelly Hale
Daughter	Shannon Hale

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Joyce Hickey¹

F, #39895

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Family: Benjamin Lee Hale

Son	Benjamin Lee Hale, II
Daughter	Kelly Hale
Daughter	Shannon Hale

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Benjamin Lee Hale, II¹

M, #39896

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Father	Benjamin Lee Hale
Mother	Joyce Hickey

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Kelly Hale¹

F, #39897

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Father	Benjamin Lee Hale
Mother	Joyce Hickey

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Shannon Hale¹

F, #39898

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Father	Benjamin Lee Hale
Mother	Joyce Hickey

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Joseph Akard Hale¹

M, #39899, b. 26 December 1935, d. 20 January 2006

Parents

Father	Thaddeus Gentry Hale (b. 25 March 1902, d. 29 August 1967)
Mother	Mary Emma Sell (b. 11 August 1905, d. 18 March 1988)

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Family: Doris Tester

Daughter	Cynthia Anne Hale
Daughter	Jo Doris Hale
Son	Joseph Akard Hale

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Akard Hale was born on 26 December 1935.¹ He died on 20 January 2006, at age 70.²

Joseph Akard Hale had reference number 40201. His Social Security Number was 413-62-5556, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² He resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1988); Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee (2005.)^3,4 OBITUARY - unknown newspaper (TN); January 2006

Joe Hale - JOHNSON CITY
Joe A. Hale, 70, Johnson City, died Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Hale was a native of Johnson City, and a son of the late Thaddeus Gentry and Mary Emma Sell Hale. He was a self employed land surveyor, builder and developer. Mr. Hale was past president of the Johnson City Area Homebuilder's Association and served as a Washington County surveyor. He also served on the Washington County Zoning Committee. He was a member and deacon of Locust Street Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gentry Hale and John Hale. Survivors include his wife, Doris Hale, of the home; two daughters, Cynthia Hale Greer, and husband, Chad, Knoxville, and Jodie Hale Powell, and husband, Jeff, Charleston, SC; one son, Joe Hale Jr., and wife, Micki, Savannah, GA; two brothers, Jimmy Hale, Donelson, TN, and Ben Hale, Gray; four grandchildren, Brittany Hale Powell, Alex Hale, Chris Greer and Aaron Greer; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mr. Hale will be conducted Sunday, January 22, 2006, at 4:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Jeff Campbell, Billy Jack Smith and Robbie Ellis, Ministers, officiating. The graveside committal service will be held Monday, January 23, 2006, at 10:00 AM in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be George Ellis, Bill Turbyfield, Mike Pitts, Bart Walker, Hayward Sell, Ben Hale II, Chris Greer and Aaron Greer. Pallbearers and those planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 AM Monday to proceed to the cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00 PM in the East Parlor of the funeral home. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Office of Donor Services, PO Box 4261, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Condolences may be made online at www.appalachianfuneralhome.com. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E Watauga Ave., is serving the Hale family.

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[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S11248] Obituary - Mary Emma (Sell) Hale
[S10808] Obituary - John William Hale

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Doris Tester¹

F, #39900

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Family: Joseph Akard Hale (b. 26 December 1935, d. 20 January 2006)

Daughter	Cynthia Anne Hale
Daughter	Jo Doris Hale
Son	Joseph Akard Hale

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