1. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 68A; Image 5 of 37;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Vivian O. Smith; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Robert M. Smith
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Orlandor Vivian Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1912
Birth Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Registration Place: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Employer: C M Richards
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Next of Kin: Bessie Elvina Smith
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Orlandor Vivian Smith Self (Head)
Bessie Elvina Smith Wife"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Edwin Arrington
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: West, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1922
Residence Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1942
Employer: H M Arrington
Weight: 154
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: H M Arrington
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Claude Edwin Arrington Self (Head)
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude E Arrington
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Franklin
Enlistment Date: 23 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Roanoke
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled Blacksmiths, forgemen, and hammermen
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 150"
3. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #17265; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Edwin Arrington; age 25; born in Ashland, WV; single; employed by Bald-Know Furniture
Factory; living at Rt#3, Rocky Mount, VA; son of Harrison Morton and Lucinda Katherine (Harrison)
Arrington; married on 19 Jun 1948 at Rocky Mount, VA; Mildred Louise Howell; age 21; born in
Roanoke Co, VA; single; living at Rt #2, Salem, VA; daughter of Thomas Dalton and Annie Thelma
(Willett) Howell.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Edwin Arrington
[Claude E Arrington]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1922
Birth Place: Ashland Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 May 2006
Father: Harrison M Arrington
Mother: Lucindia K Harrison
SSN: 231325483
Notes: Oct 1945: Name listed as CLAUDE EDWIN ARRINGTON;
07 Jul 2006: Name listed as CLAUDE E ARRINGTON"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Arrington
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1922
Death Date: 13 May 2006
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 30 Dec 1942
Release Date 1: 29 Sep 1945"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Christine Phillips; 4 Jun 2006.
" Claude E Arrington
Birth 14 Jul 1922
USA
Death 13 May 2006 (aged 83)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Sherwood Burial Park
Salem, Salem City, Virginia'Additional Information Posted:
"Claude Edwin Arrington, 83, of Roanoke, passed away May 13, 2006. He was a Decorated War Veteran, having been awarded a Purple Heart metal. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred H. Arrington; parents, Morton and Lucinda Arrington; twin sister, Helen Stultz; sister, Odell A. Frith; brother, Alfred and Raymond. He is survived by his sister, Hazel and husband, David Stultz; nieces, Shelby, Kathy, and Faye; sister-in-law, Norma C. Arthur; special nephew, Chad Alls; and special neighbor and friend, Elsa Bevel. There will be a graveside service held Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem."
1. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #17265; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Edwin Arrington; age 25; born in Ashland, WV; single; employed by Bald-Know Furniture
Factory; living at Rt#3, Rocky Mount, VA; son of Harrison Morton and Lucinda Katherine (Harrison)
Arrington; married on 19 jun 1948 at Rocky Mount, VA; Mildred Louise Howell; age 21; born in
Roanoke Co, VA; single; living at Rt #2, Salem, VA; daughter of Thomas Dalton and Annie Thelma
(Willett) Howell.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 14 Apr 1910; Page 242B; Image 10
of 58; Family 90/90.
Listed as Tom Gabor; age 40; born in Hungary; single; alien; immigrated to US in 1902; coal miner;
boarder; in household of brother-in-law, Joseph Czene/Senic.
1. 1940 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Pipers Gap District; Galax; Meadow Avenue; E.D. 18-14; taken on 17 Apr
1940; Page 172B; Image 10 of 36; Household #87.
Listed as Nettie Fortner; age 63; born in TN; divorced; 3rd grade education; lived in Northfork, WV on 1 Apr
1935; in household of son-in-law, Steve Senic.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 153A; Image 5 of 59;
Family #34/37.
Listed as Steve Senic; age 16; born in VA; single; in household of father, Joseph Senic.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 185; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Senic; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, born in VA); single; clerk; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
_______; married on 10 Apr 1935 at Iaeger, WV; Lelie I. Bottomly; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of ______ and Nettie.
3. 1940 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Pipers Gap District; Galax; Meadow Avenue; E.D. 18-14; taken on 17 Apr
1940; Page 172B; Image 10 of 36; Household #87.
Listed as Steve Senic; age 26; born in WV; married; 1 yr college education; lived in Northfork, WV on
1 Apr 1935; book keeper for W.K. Early and Son; head of household.
4. US Public Records Index; 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Steve Senic
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Galax, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Sep 1913...""...Address 5 RR 5 37
Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address 1211 Huff Ln
2nd Address Continued Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1996
3rd Address 2174 Jungle Rd
3rd Address Continued New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Plina S Senic, Plina Senic..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 185; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Senic; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, born in VA); single; clerk; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
_______; married on 10 Apr 1935 at Iaeger, WV; Lelie I. Bottomly; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of ______ and Nettie.
2. 1940 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Pipers Gap District; Galax; Meadow Avenue; E.D. 18-14; taken on 17 Apr
1940; Page 172B; Image 10 of 36; Household #87.
Listed as Lelia Senic; age 25; born in VA; married; 4yrs HS education; lived in Northfork, WV on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Steve Senic.
1. 1940 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Pipers Gap District; Galax; Meadow Avenue; E.D. 18-14; taken on 17 Apr
1940; Page 172B; Image 10 of 36; Household #87.
Listed as Betty Ann Senic; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Steve Senic.
1. Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service; Fredericksburg, VA; Posted Obit.
"Linda Carol Allen Age 65 of Goldvein Virginia passed away Wednesday July 10th 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital."She was born on June 17th 1954 in Welch West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Edna (Blankenship) Allen. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Her all-time favorite hobby was cheering on her Washington Nationals.
"She was proceeded in death by 1 brother Freddie Allen.
"Survivors include her three children. One son Kenneth Robinson and wife Mary of Princeton WV. Two daughters Anita Winebarger of Anawalt WV and Tabitha Allen of Goldvein Va. Three Grandkids. Her one and only grandson SGT Tyler D. Robinson of Princeton WV. Two granddaughters Sarah (SarahBelle) Robinson of Princeton WV and Savannah Winebarger (Lovebug) of Anawalt WV. Five brothers Billy Allen and wife Judy of Somerville, VA, Donald Allen and wife Vickie of Jolo WV, Jerry Allen of Compton Mountain VA, Paul Wayne Allen and wife Sharon of Lorton, VA and Steve Allen and wife Sherry of Goldvein Va. Six Nieces, Four Nephews, 13 Great Nieces and Nephews, 4 great great-nieces and nephews, numerous friends that were dear to her and her Chihuahua Dog BoBo that she loved dearly.
"A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 4 o’clock with Reverend Charlie Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in Noah Mullins Cemetery on Stateline Ridge in Paynesville, WV. Carrier of the Urn will be brother Steve Allen and honorary carrier Grandson SGT Tyler D Robinson.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 12-4 pm at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV.
"Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service in Fredericksburg VA is assisting the Allen Family."