1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Jerome Christian
[Edward Christian]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia
[Panther|]
Death Date: 3 Nov 1991
Claim Date: 9 Jul 1965
Father: Willis Christian
Mother: Bertha Cline
SSN: 232285645
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Edward Christian
Notes: 30 Sep 1991: Name listed as EDWARD JEROME CHRISTIAN;
09 Jul 1965: Name listed as EDWARD CHRISTIAN"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 18 Jul 2015.
" Edward J. Christian
Birth 1917
USA
Death 1991 (aged 73–74)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Heaven Bound; 2 Jan 2015.
" Gracie Nell Carter Christian
Birth 1928
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Death 1 Jan 2015 (aged 86–87)
Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"ROGERSVILLE - Gracie Nell Christian, age 87, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness."She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Christian; daughter, Louise Nichols; sons, Edward Lee Christian, Tommy Christian, Buster Christian and Johnny Christian;parents, Julius and Ada Mounts Carter; sisters, Lydia Gibson and Francis Miller; brothers, Manuel Carter, High Carter, Edward Carter, Columbus Carter Howard Carter and Ritz Carter.
"She is survived by her daughters, Maxine Adkins and husband, Gene of Circleville, OH, Phyllis Collins and husband, Troy of Middleburg, FL, Jeraldine Miller of Columbis, OH, Loretta Short of Knoxville; sons, Michael Christian and wife, Tina of Chesapeake, OH, Willis Christian and Herbert Christian, both of Rogersville; sister, Leona Allen of Rogersville; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
"Visitation hours will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
"Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Baker officiating.
"Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 A.M...."
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Willey Christian; age 21; born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single; miner; living at War Eagle, WV; son of
Robert and Comfort Christian; married on 2 Jun 1910 in Gilbert, WV; Bertha Nelson; age 18; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Pat and Nellie Nelson.
2. McDowell Co, WW I Draft Registration Card #477; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willis Christian; age 28; born 1July 1891 in Panther, WV; miner for Lathrop Coal Co, Panther, WV;
living at Panther, WV; married; dependent wife; medium height with slender build; brown eyes and
brown hair; loss of right eye.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Willey Christian; age 21; born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single; miner; living at War Eagle, WV; son of
Robert and Comfort Christian; married on 2 Jun 1910 in Gilbert, WV; Bertha Nelson; age 18; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Pat and Nellie Nelson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 111; WV Archives.com Web Site.
Stanslove Wierzbisky; age 23; born in Poland; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Sam and
Victoria; married on 22 Oct 1921 in Gary, WV; Mary Kasperek; age 16; born in Marion Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joseph and Mary.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Mary Kaperek; age 4; born in WV in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Mary Kasperek; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 111; WV Archives.com Web Site.
Stanslove Wierzbisky; age 23; born in Poland; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Sam and
Victoria; married on 22 Oct 1921 in Gary, WV; Mary Kasperek; age 16; born in Marion Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joseph and Mary.
4. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Mary Kasperek
1905–1980
Birth JANUARY 9, 1905 • West Virginia, USA
Death OCT 1980 • New Ringgold, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA"Other Information Posted:
Married Michael Siluk (no other data)
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Mary Kaperek; age 4; born in WV in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Mary Kasperek; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 111; WV Archives.com Web Site.
Stanslove Wierzbisky; age 23; born in Poland; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Sam and
Victoria; married on 22 Oct 1921 in Gary, WV; Mary Kasperek; age 16; born in Marion Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joseph and Mary.
4. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Mary Kasperek
1905–1980
Birth JANUARY 9, 1905 • West Virginia, USA
Death OCT 1980 • New Ringgold, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA"Other Information Posted:
Married Michael Siluk (no other data)
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Rosanna Kaperek; age 1 yr, 5 mons; born in WV in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Rosa Kasperek; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
3. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Rose Kasperek
1909–
Birth ABT 1909 • McDowell West Virginia, USA
Death Unknown"
4. Hyde Family Tree; posted by Karen Roebuck; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Rose Kasparek
1908–1943
Birth 8 NOV 1908 • Gary, West Virginian
Death 27 SEP 1943 • Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, USA"
5. Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mrs Rose F Holtz
[Mrs Rose F Kasperik]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Death Age: 34
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1908
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginian
Death Date: 27 Sep 1943
Death Place: Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, USA
File Number: 002863
Father: Joseph Kasperik "
1. Webster Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Jennings Arden Kyer; age 34; born in Nicholas Co, WV; living at Craigsville, Nicholas Co, WV;
married on 31 Oct 1936 at Camden on Gauley, WV; Iris Lillie Rigsby; age 16; born in Webster Co,
WV; living at Gauley Mills, Webster Co, WV; with consent of Lacy Kyer, aunt of and foster mother of
Iris Lillie Rigsby.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arden Kyer
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Allingdale, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1912
Residence Place: Craigsville, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Lumbering For Himself
Weight: 165
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Arnold Kyer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Arden Kyer Self (Head)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Thats My Cuz; 19 Jul 2016.
" Jennings Arden Kyer
Birth 7 Aug 1912
Allingdale, Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jul 1984 (aged 71)
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Saint Clairsville Union Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, USA "
1. Webster Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Jennings Arden Kyer; age 34; born in Nicholas Co, WV; living at Craigsville, Nicholas Co, WV;
married on 31 Oct 1936 at Camden on Gauley, WV; Iris Lillie Rigsby; age 16; born in Webster Co,
WV; living at Gauley Mills, Webster Co, WV; with consent of Lacy Kyer, aunt of and foster mother of
Iris Lillie Rigsby.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Thats My Cuz; 19 Jul 2016.
" Inis Lilly Rigsby Kyer
Birth 20 Aug 1920
Webster County, West Virginia, USA
Death Dec 1979 (aged 59)
USA
Burial
Saint Clairsville Union Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, USA"
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Karen J Kyer
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1952
Phone Number: 695-5964
Address: RR 1, Saint Clairsville, OH, 43950
[RR 1, St Clairsville, OH, 43950]
[50023 Lin Chris Dr Lot 7, Saint Clairsville, OH, 43950-9101 (1993)]"
1. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"ralph titus hyde
1917–1985
Birth 19 JUL 1917 • catasauqua
Death 23 APR 1985 • Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States of America"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Lizzie Kasperek; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
2. 1930 Census, Forest Co, WI; Armstrong Creek; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 168A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Elizabetg Karperek; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
3. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Elizabeth M Kasperek
1916–1983
Birth 22 AUG 1916 • McDowell West Virginia, USA
Death 5 APR 1983 • Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Joe Kaperek; age 36; born in Austria-Poland; married once for 8 yrs; coal miner; head of
household.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Joseph Kasperek; age 45; born in Poland; married; immigrated to US in 1903; alien; coal
miner; head of household.
3. US Naturalization Records; McDowell Co, WV; Original 341; Filed 1 May 1922; LDS Web Site.
Josef Kasperek; age 49; born in Miedrybrodsic (sp?), Austria-Hungary; married; husband of Mary;
miner; living at Gary, WV; 5'6" tall; 175 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; fair complexion; no distinctive
marks; departed at the Port of Bremen, Germany aboard the "Necskar"; arrived at the Port of
Baltimore, MD; 15 May 1903" (Naturalized 20 Sep 1927)
4. 1930 Census, Forest Co, WI; Armstrong Creek; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 168A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Joseph Karperek; age 56; born in Poland; married at 27; immigrated to US in 1903;
naturalized citizen; farmer; head of household.
1. New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957; Page
59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marja Kasparek; age 28; married; last lived in Miedrybrodsic, Austria; final destination, Fairmont,
WV to meet husband, Josef Kasparek; sailed from Bremen 8 Oct 1904 aboard the "Main"; arrieved
port of NewYork on ____ 1904.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Mary Kaperek; age 35; born in Austria-Poland; married once for 8 yrs; 4 children; all living;
in household of husband, Joseph Kasperek.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Mary Kasperek; age 44; born in Poland; married; immigrated to US in 1904; alien; in
household of husband, Joseph Kasperek.
4. 1930 Census, Forest Co, WI; Armstrong Creek; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 168A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Mary Karperek; age 55; born in Poland; married at 26; immigrated to US in 1904;
naturalized citizen; in household of husband, Joseph Kasperek.
5. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Mary Sczcepourki
1876–
Birth ABT 1876 • Poland
Death Unknown"
(Mother of Mary Kasperek)
1. New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Karolina Kasparek
Arrival Date: 20 Oct 1904
Birth Date: abt 1903
Age: 11 Months
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Polish
Port of Departure: Bremen
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Main"
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 51A; Image 24 of 37;
Family #84/105.
Listed as Karatina Kaperek; age 7; born in Austria-Poland; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
3. Hyde Family Tree; posted by Karen Roebuck; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Karalina Kasperek
1903–
Birth 1903 • Austria
Death Unknown"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #53/54.
Listed as Johnnie Kasperek; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph Kasperek.
2. 1930 Census, Forest Co, WI; Armstrong Creek; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 168A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #44/44.
Listed as John Karperek; age 19; born in WV; single; laborer; in household of father, Joseph
Kasperek.
3. karen hyde family tree; posted by karen_roebuck1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Johnnie Kasperek
1911–
Birth ABT 1911 • West Virginia, USA
Death Unknown