1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 20 Apr 1940; page 6A; Image 11 of 45;
Household #67.
Listed as James Burchett; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, Treely Burchette.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
James Burchette; age 21; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Treely and Lucinda Burchette;
married on 29 Aug 1952 at Pineville, WV; Miriam lester; age 18; born in Miamitown, OH; single; daughter of W.P.
and Bessie Lester.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Lloyd Burchette (Bud), 82 of Pineville, WV passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley WV after a long illness with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and a paralyzed diaphragm. Born in Davy WV, James was one of six children of the late Treely and Lucinda Bailey Burchette. James was a member of the Rock Castle Baptist Church where he served several years as a trustee, deacon, and sang with the choir. He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. He was a member of the Pineville fire department for several years and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and a member of the American Legion. Additionally, he served as a member of the National Rifle Association. He worked for thirty years as the chief electrician for Consolidated Coal Company."James married his high school sweetheart in 1952; Miriam Lois Lester with whom he spent the rest of his life with until present date. James and Miriam traveled the world together and visited Europe on two separate occasions. They traveled throughout the United States and Canada in their motor home. James was a great provider for his family and was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His family never doubted his love for him and held him in the utmost regard. James adored his daughter Patricia Burchette Holliday and with his love, patience, and kindness taught her to be the woman she is today. James also enjoyed spending time with his grandson and taught him various skills such as hunting, fishing, golf, basketball, driving, etc. Above all else, he taught his grandson how to be a man and treat others with kindness.
"James will be sadly missed by all that knew him. James had a deep reverence for his creator which was exemplified with his kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his father, Treely and mother Lucinda Burchette, and his brother Tom Burchette. He is survived by his loving wife Miriam Lester Burchette of Pineville WV, daughter, Patricia Anne Holliday and husband John Holliday of Flat Top Lake, Ghent WV, grandson David James Gerau and wife Eileen Marie Gerau and one great grandchild Emma Marie Gerau. Additionally he is survived by his sisters Juanita Growe, Joyce Miller, Edward (Chub) Burchette, his wife Jill, and Eugene Burchette. He is also survived by nephews and nieces; David and Phyllis Burchette, Michael and Karen Growe, Kenny and Tammy Miller, Pam and Michael Crowder, Cindy and Max Boyce, and Jeff Growe.
"Rev. Doc Adkins and Rev. Evan Arkell officiating.
"Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard..."
"...Entombment; Saturday, June 08; Palm Memorial Gardens ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
James Burchette; age 21; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Treely and Lucinda Burchette;
married on 29 Aug 1952 at Pineville, WV; Miriam lester; age 18; born in Miamitown, OH; single; daughter of W.P.
and Bessie Lester.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 20 Apr 1940; page 6A; Image 11 of 45;
Household #67.
Listed as L. Eddie Burchett; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Treely Burchette.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lee Burchette; age 19; born and living at Baileysville, WV; single; son of Treely and Lucinda Burchette;
married on 4 Aug 1958 at baileysville, WV; Deanna Jill Cook; age 19; born and living at Baileysville, WV; single;
daughter of Curtis and Allie Cook.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry. com Web Site.
Edward L. Burchette; born 8 Feb 1938; living at PO Box 6, Clear Fork, WV, 24822 in 1994.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
James Burchette; age 21; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Treely and Lucinda Burchette;
married on 29 Aug 1952 at Pineville, WV; Miriam lester; age 18; born in Miamitown, OH; single; daughter of W.P.
and Bessie Lester.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry. com Web Site.
Deanna J. Burchette; born 14 dec 1938; living at PO Box 6, Clear Fork, WV, 24822 in 1994
1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Jake B. Growe; born 9 May 1934; died 27 Sep 2001; last residence, Pineville, WV; card issued in WV.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 20 Apr 1940; page 6A; Image 11 of 45;
Household #67.
Listed as Juanita Burchett; age 5; born in WV; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Treely
Burchette.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene;
10 Nov 2014.
Juanita Mae Growe; born 25 Nov 1934 at Davy, WV; died 6 Nov 2014 at Pineville, WV; buried here; no
grave marker photo shown; personal photo and obit shown.
"Juanita Mae Burchette-Growe, 79 of Pineville passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at her residence following a short illness."Born November 25, 1934 at Davy, WV, she was the daughter of the late Treely F. Burchette (1898-1970) and Lucinda Bailey-Burchette (1909-1996).
"Juanita was a member of the Pineville Presbyterian Church. She was former secretary and board member for the Pineville Little League. She enjoyed sports, the WVU Mountaineers, major league baseball and watching her grandchildren play sports. She was the former Branch Manager for The First Century Bank in Pineville.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, JB Growe (Deceased) in 2001; and 3 brothers, Treely A. "Tom" Burchette (1932-2007), Edward Burchette (Deceased) and James Lloyd "Bud" Burchette (1931-2013).
"Survivors include her sons, Michael Growe, Sr. and his wife, Karen of Pineville and Jeff Growe, Sr. of Pineville; a sister, Joyce Burchette-Miller of Pineville; a brother, Gene Burchette of Kegley; two sisters-in-law, Miriam Burchette of Pineville and Jill Burchette of Baileysville; three Grandchildren, Jeffrey, Hannah and Michael Growe. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
"A celebration of Juanita’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with Karen McClanahan, CLP and Rev. Jerry Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 20 Apr 1940; page 6A; Image 11 of 45;
Household #67.
Listed as Eloise Burchett; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Treely Burchette.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #73.
Listed as Millard Shumat, age 10, in household of father, Joseph Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 289A, Family #183.
Listed as Saunders Shumate, age 18, born in WV, in household of step-father, Jesse B. Vanhoy.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card
#543.
Millard Sanders Shumate; age 26; born on 16 May 1890; born and living at Saulsville, Wyoming Co,
WV; farmer; dependents, wife and 3 children; tall with stout build; brown eyes and brown hair; 5 Jun
1917.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as M.S. Shumate; age 29; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Saunders Shumate; age 39; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2304; 1942.
Millard Saunders Shumate; age 49; born on 16 May 1892 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Saulsville,
Wyoming Co, WV; employed by W.M. Ritter Lumber Co, Barrett, Boone Co, WV; person who will
always know address, Okey Shumate, Saulsville, WV.
7. Raleigh Co, WV Death Certificate #3643; WV Archives Web Site.
Millard Saunders Shumate; age 55 yrs, 9 mons, 3 days; born on 16 May 1891 (sic?, 1890?) at
Saulsville, Wyoming Co, WV; married; husband of Linda Phillips, age 54; miner; living at Sabine,
Wyoming Co, WV; son of Joseph and Martha Clay Shumate; died on 19 Feb 1947 in the Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV from a fall from a railroad trestle on 18 Feb 1947 at
Sabine, WV; buried on 23 Feb 1947 in the Clay Cemetery, Saulsville, WV; informant, Mrs. Linda
Phillips Shumate.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #27.
Listed as Malinda Phillips, age 10, in household of father, William Phillips.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 4/5 May 1910, Page 291A, Family #207.
Listed as Malinda Phillips, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Phillips.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Malinda Shumate; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Millard S.
Shumate.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Linda Shumate; age 39; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Millard S.
Shumate.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Woodrow Shumate; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Woodrow Shumate; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Manfred Shumate; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #7240; WV Archives Web Site.
Manfred Call Shumate; age 18 yrs; 11 mons, 14 days; born on 11 Jun (no yr) at Maben, WV; single;
miner; son of Saunders and Linda Phillips Shumate; died on 25 May 1942 at Sabine, Wyoming Co,
WV from carbon monoxide poisoning; "found dead in car", accident investigated; buried on 28 May
1942; in Black Fork Cemetery, near Maben, WV; informant, Sister- Mrs. Eileen Burton, Sabine, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison District; E.D. 55-11; Image 10 of
56; Page 277B; Household #65.
Listed as Elmer Burton; age 26; born in KY; married; 7th grade education; lived at Glen Rogers, WV;
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal; head of household.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Burton; born on 15 Sep 1912; died on 13 Nov 1992; living at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
3. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"...I am the daughter of Ruth Marie "Jackie" Burton? and Leon McGraw. I am the granddaughter of Eileen Shumate Burton."Unfortunately, I don't know that I can provide "data" for what I'm going to tell you.
"The graves of Mary (sic, Margaret?) Kay Burton and Mary Ann Burton, although originally located in Brenton, were moved to the Clay Cemetery (near Twin Falls). Not sure when, but they are there.
"That is also where Eileen Burton, Elmer Burton, Leon and Jackie McGraw are buried.
"Although she went by Burton, Ruth Marie Burton, may or may not have legally been "Burton". I do not know if Elmer Burton adopted her or not. Funny the things you never ask your parents when they are alive. I do know that her father was Claude Farmer (who was not married to Eileen Shumate/Burton) at the time of the birth. I probably can find the Court document that "found" Ruth was Claude Farmer's daughter - which was after the death of Claude sometime in the 1970's I think. In preparation for that court case, I don't think my parents ever found my mother's birth certificate; I believe she was born at home. I'm not sure it exists. I've searched the WV vital records under "Burton, Farmer, and Shumate and do not get a hit."
(Note: Clay Cemetery is listed in Saulsville, WV on the FindAGrave Wesite.)
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 15 Feb 2006.
" Elmer Burton
Birth 15 Sep 1912
Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Death 13 Nov 1992 (aged 80)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Clay Cemetery
Saulsville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 13349430"Additional Information Posted:
"Elmer Burton, 80, died Friday, November 13, 1992, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness."Born September 12, 1912, in Olive Hill, KY., he was the son of the late James Burton (Deceased) and Sarah Combs-Burton (Deceased).
"Mr. Burton was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMW and the Glen Fork Russell Baptist Church.
"He was preceded in death by two daughters, Margaret Kay Burton (Deceased) and Mary Ann Burton (Deceased); seven brothers, Melvin Burton (Deceased), Wiley Burton (Deceased), Charley Burton (Deceased), Frank Burton (Deceased), John Burton (Deceased), David Burton (Deceased)a nd Allie Burton (Deceased), and eight sisters, Mary Burton-Creamer (Deceased), Sadie Burton-Tyra (Deceased), Ada Burton-Benedict (Deceased), Alberta Burton-Reese (Deceased), Minnie Burton-Fife Deceased), and Dulcina Burton-Tyra (Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife, Eileen S. Burton (1913-Deceased); a stepdaughter, Ruth "Jackie" McGraw of St. Albans; one granddaughter, and two great-granddaughters.
"Services will be 2:p.m. Sunday at the Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Revs. Ancel Powers and Sam Francis officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Cemetery, Saulsville."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Eileen Shumate; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Eileen Shumate; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison District; E.D. 55-11; Image 10 of
56; Page 277B; Household #65.
Listed as Eileen Burton; age 26; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived at _______on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Elmer Burton.
4. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Eileen Shumate Burton of Midland, MI, formerly of Glen Fork, passed from this life to the next life on Nov. 22, 2007. She was 94. "Born at Maben, Eileen was the daughter of the late Millard Saunders and Linda Phillips Shumate. Eileen graduated in 1931 from Milam High School and graduated in 1961 Cum Laude from Morris Harvey College with a BS in Education. She taught at Sabine and at Glen Rogers Grade Schools. She was a member of the Wyoming County Retired Teachers Association. "A member of the Bellemeade Baptist Church in Sabine, Eileen was a former member of the Russell Baptist Church in Glen Fork where she taught Sunday school for more than 25 years. "Eileen was a resident of Glen Fork until 2000 when she moved to St. Albans to care for her dying daughter, Ruth “Jackie” McGraw. After Jackie’s death in 2001, she continued in St. Albans to care for her son-in-law with Alzheimer’s, Leon McGraw. In November 2002, she and Leon moved to Midland, MI to live with her surviving granddaughter and her husband, Gina and Jeff Palmer. "Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Burton; brothers, Woodrow and Manfred Shumate; sisters, Marie Shumate and Opal Cox Simpkins; and daughters, Margaret Kay Burton, Mary Ann Burton and Ruth McGraw. "Surviving are brother and wife, Millard and Rosalie Shumate of Tampa, FL; nephew, Ronnie Shumate of Tampa, FL; niece and husband, Linda and Kip Powell of Tampa, FL; three grand-nieces, Alice Powell of Tallahassee, FL, and Rebecca and Kaitlin Powell of Tampa, FL; and two great-granddaughters, Morganne Palmer of Lexington, KY and Noelle Palmer of Midland, MI."Services for Mrs. Eileen Shumate Burton will be held, November 29, 2007, at 11:00 AM at the following locations: Calfee Funeral Service Route 10 Pineville, WV 24874 (304) 732-6166 Rev. Maxson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Cemtery, Saulsville..."
5. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"...I am the daughter of Ruth Marie "Jackie" Burton? and Leon McGraw. I am the granddaughter of Eileen Shumate Burton."Unfortunately, I don't know that I can provide "data" for what I'm going to tell you.
"The graves of Mary (sic, Margaret?) Kay Burton and Mary Ann Burton, although originally located in Brenton, were moved to the Clay Cemetery (near Twin Falls). Not sure when, but they are there.
"That is also where Eileen Burton, Elmer Burton, Leon and Jackie McGraw are buried.
"Although she went by Burton, Ruth Marie Burton, may or may not have legally been "Burton". I do not know if Elmer Burton adopted her or not. Funny the things you never ask your parents when they are alive. I do know that her father was Claude Farmer (who was not married to Eileen Shumate/Burton) at the time of the birth. I probably can find the Court document that "found" Ruth was Claude Farmer's daughter - which was after the death of Claude sometime in the 1970's I think. In preparation for that court case, I don't think my parents ever found my mother's birth certificate; I believe she was born at home. I'm not sure it exists. I've searched the WV vital records under "Burton, Farmer, and Shumate and do not get a hit."
(Note: Clay Cemetery is listed in Saulsville, WV on the FindAGrave Wesite.)
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 15 Feb 2006.
" Eileen S. Burton
Birth 19 Oct 1913
USA
Death unknown
Burial
Clay Cemetery
Saulsville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 13349432"Additional information Posted"
"Married to Elmer Burton (1912-1992)."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison District; E.D. 55-11; Image 10 of
56; Page 277B; Household #65.
Listed as M. Kay Burton; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Elmer Burton.
2. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #14768; WV Archives Web Site.
Kay Burton; age 2 yrs, 7 mons, 28 days; born on 5 Mar 1938 at Glen Morrison, WV; living at Bartley,
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Elmer and Eleeen (Shumate) Burton; died on 2 Nov 1940 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from "not Determined" cause; buried on 4 Nov 1940 in Black Fork
Cemetery, Maben, WV; informant, Elmer Burton, Wyoming Co, WV.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
M. Kay Burton; born on 5 Mar 1938; died on 2 Nov 1940; buried in Lee Cook
Cemetery, Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV;
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Mary A. Burton; born on 16 Nov 1941; died on 6 Feb 1944; buried in Lee Cook
Cemetery, Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV;
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 390; WV Archives Website.
Leon C. McGraw age 24; born in Tipple, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of J.H. and Mary
McGraw; married on 7 Jun 1953 at Glen Fork, WV; Ruth Marie Burton; age 18; born in Sabine, WV;
single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter od ______ and Eileen Burton.
2. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"...I am the daughter of Ruth Marie "Jackie" Burton? and Leon McGraw. I am the granddaughter of Eileen Shumate Burton."Unfortunately, I don't know that I can provide "data" for what I'm going to tell you.
"The graves of Mary (sic, Margaret?) Kay Burton and Mary Ann Burton, although originally located in Brenton, were moved to the Clay Cemetery (near Twin Falls). Not sure when, but they are there.
"That is also where Eileen Burton, Elmer Burton, Leon and Jackie McGraw are buried.
"Although she went by Burton, Ruth Marie Burton, may or may not have legally been "Burton". I do not know if Elmer Burton adopted her or not. Funny the things you never ask your parents when they are alive. I do know that her father was Claude Farmer (who was not married to Eileen Shumate/Burton) at the time of the birth. I probably can find the Court document that "found" Ruth was Claude Farmer's daughter - which was after the death of Claude sometime in the 1970's I think. In preparation for that court case, I don't think my parents ever found my mother's birth certificate; I believe she was born at home. I'm not sure it exists. I've searched the WV vital records under "Burton, Farmer, and Shumate and do not get a hit."
(Note: Clay Cemetery is listed in Saulsville, WV on the FindAGrave Wesite.)
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Leon Crandall McGraw
Gender: Male
Death Age: 80
Birth Date: abt 1929
Birth Place: McGraws, Wyoming County
Residence Place: St. Albans, Kanawha Valley, Riverbend, Midland, Mich.
Death Date: 4 Feb 2009
Burial Place: Saulsville
Obituary Date: 6 Feb 2009
Spouse:
Ruth
Child:
Jackie
Gina
Siblings:
Buena Cook
Fern Harris
Keith
Darrell
Rosemary Dickerson
Harry
Arley
Miletus"
Ruth Marie"Jackie" Farmer aka Burton
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison District; E.D. 55-11; Image 10 of
56; Page 277B; Household #65.
Listed as Ruth M. Farmer; age 5; born in WV; in household of step-father, Elmer Burton.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 390; WV Archives Website.
Leon C. McGraw age 24; born in Tipple, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of J.H. and Mary
McGraw; married on 7 Jun 1953 at Glen Fork, WV; Ruth Marie Burton; age 18; born in Sabine, WV;
single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter od ______ and Eileen Burton.
3. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"...I am the daughter of Ruth Marie "Jackie" Burton? and Leon McGraw. I am the granddaughter of Eileen Shumate Burton."Unfortunately, I don't know that I can provide "data" for what I'm going to tell you.
"The graves of Mary (sic, Margaret?) Kay Burton and Mary Ann Burton, although originally located in Brenton, were moved to the Clay Cemetery (near Twin Falls). Not sure when, but they are there.
"That is also where Eileen Burton, Elmer Burton, Leon and Jackie McGraw are buried.
"Although she went by Burton, Ruth Marie Burton, may or may not have legally been "Burton". I do not know if Elmer Burton adopted her or not. Funny the things you never ask your parents when they are alive. I do know that her father was Claude Farmer (who was not married to Eileen Shumate/Burton) at the time of the birth. I probably can find the Court document that "found" Ruth was Claude Farmer's daughter - which was after the death of Claude sometime in the 1970's I think. In preparation for that court case, I don't think my parents ever found my mother's birth certificate; I believe she was born at home. I'm not sure it exists. I've searched the WV vital records under "Burton, Farmer, and Shumate and do not get a hit."
(Note: Clay Cemetery is listed in Saulsville, WV on the FindAGrave Wesite.)
4. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"Claude Farmer is listed as Ruth's Father on her Death Certificate. But it's not on the Vital Statistics Website yet: she died 9/31/01"
5. E-mail 28 Jan 2021; Gina Palmer.
"5th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County)
Ruth & Leon McGraw Vs. Virginia H Farmer, Case 79-P-42.
Dated March 23, 1982"This Court is of the opinion that the plaintiff, Ruth McGraw, has established by clear and convincing evidence that she is the daughter of Claude D. Farmer, deceased, and that he was her "determined father"".
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Millard Shumate; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 23; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Cox; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Keyrock, WV; son of T.A. and F.A. Cox
married on 31 Mar 1935 in Keyrock, WV; Opal Shumate; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Sanders and Linda Shumate.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Opal Shumate; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Opal Shumate; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 23; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Cox; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Keyrock, WV; son of T.A. and F.A. Cox
married on 31 Mar 1935 in Keyrock, WV; Opal Shumate; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Sanders and Linda Shumate.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Opal Shumate; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Family #137/141.
Listed as Opal Shumate; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Millard S. Shumate.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 23; WV Archives Website.
Woodrow Cox; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Keyrock, WV; son of T.A. and F.A. Cox
married on 31 Mar 1935 in Keyrock, WV; Opal Shumate; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Sanders and Linda Shumate.