The Political Graveyard: Lions, politicians, West Virginia

Lions
Lions Clubs
in West Virginia
Politician members

James E. Altmeyer (b. 1938) — also known as Jim Altmeyer — of Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Born in Ohio County, W.Va., December 5, 1938. Son of John D. Altmeyer and Evelyn (Showers) Altmeyer; married, November 30, 1963, to Edith Stoney. Republican. Funeral director; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1974-76 (Ohio County 1974, 3rd District 1975-76); appointed 1974; candidate for U.S. Representative from West Virginia 1st District, 1984. Catholic. Member, Civitan; Knights of Columbus; Lions. Still living as of 1984.
Donald J. Baker (1917-1964) — of Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va. Born in Petersburg, Grant County, W.Va., February 24, 1917. Married to Betty H. Baker. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; member of West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee, 1952-53; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hardy County, 1959-60; elected West Virginia state senate 16th District 1964, but died before taking office. Presbyterian. Member, Farm Bureau; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Moose. Died in 1964. Burial location unknown.
Homer Keaton Ball (b. 1924) — also known as Homer Ball — of Athens, Mercer County, W.Va. Born October 15, 1924. Son of William Harvey Ball and Sallie (Keaton) Ball; married to Helen Blankenship. Democrat. Mercer County Sheriff, 1965-68; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1995-96; member of West Virginia state senate 10th District, 1997-. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Order of the Eastern Star; Habitat for Humanity; Lions. Still living as of 1997.
J. E. Bass (b. 1877) — of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, W.Va. Born in Cunningham (unknown county), N.C., September 14, 1877. Son of R. B. Bass and Martha (Sydnor) Bass; married to Huldah Hambrick. Democrat. Insurance business; president, Lewisburg Ice Cream Company; secretary-treasurer, General Lewis Hotel, Lewisburg; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1941-44. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Lions. Burial location unknown.
Ralph J. Bean (b. 1912) — of Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va. Born in Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va., December 15, 1912. Son of Murray A. Bean and Katherine (Hedrick) Bean; married, January 8, 1938, to Carrie Rosetta Muntzing. Democrat. Lawyer; Hardy County Prosecuting Attorney, 1937-44; chair of Hardy County Democratic Party, 1937-44, 1946-49, 1955; member of West Virginia state senate 16th District, 1945-60. Methodist. Member, American Bar Association; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Kappa Alpha Order; Phi Alpha Delta. Still living as of 1960.
A. J. Belcher (b. 1906) — also known as "Doc" — of Hamlin, Lincoln County, W.Va. Born in Madison, Boone County, W.Va., December 16, 1906. Son of Edward W. Belcher and Mary Ella (Woodrum) Belcher; married, November 6, 1933, to Lillian Priestly. Democrat. Automobile dealer; oil and gas producer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Lincoln County, 1959-65; resigned 1965. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Lions. Still living as of 1965.
Tom M. Bell (b. 1934) — of Oak Hill, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Fayette County, W.Va., April 4, 1934. Son of Thomas Matthew Bell and Hazel Margaret (Wriston) Bell; married, September 9, 1959, to June Ann Knight. Democrat. Automobile dealer; real estate developer; Fayette County Sheriff; chair of Fayette County Democratic Party, 1968-69; member of West Virginia state house of delegates 21st District, 1975-76. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1976.
Thomas L. Black (b. 1934) — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born March 14, 1934. Son of Benjamin F. Black and Margaret (Estep) Black; married, March 4, 1954, to Ethel Kluge. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict; railway clerk; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1961-66. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Lions. Still living as of 1966.
John Rinehart Blue (b. 1905) — also known as John R. Blue — of Romney, Hampshire County, W.Va. Born in Romney, Hampshire County, W.Va., October 13, 1905. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hampshire County, 1953-58; appointed 1953. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Lions; Moose. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
H. Hugh Bosley (b. 1919) — also known as "Coach" — of Montgomery, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Falls Mills, Braxton County, W.Va., October 14, 1919. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Fayette County, 1957-58. Methodist. Member, Jaycees; Lions. Still living as of 1958.
Theodore M. Bowers (b. 1907) — also known as Ted Bowers — of New Martinsville, Wetzel County, W.Va. Born in Point Marion, Fayette County, Pa., February 1, 1907. Son of Frank L. Bowers and Asia L. (Sadler) Bowers; married, June 16, 1931, to Myra Llewelyn. Republican. Sand and gravel business; member of West Virginia state senate 2nd District, 1943-46, 1949-64, 1969-72; defeated, 1964; trustee, Wetzel County Hospital. Christian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Jesters; Eagles; Elks; Lions; Moose; Rotary; Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Still living as of 1972.
Richard H. Bowman (b. 1903) — also known as Dick Bowman — of Rainelle, Greenbrier County, W.Va. Born in Roanoke, Va., July 14, 1903. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1955-60, 1963-64, 1967-72 (Greenbrier County 1955-60, 1963-64, 4th District 1967-72). Baptist. Member, Farm Bureau; Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions; Moose; Rotary; Ruritan. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
William T. Brotherton, Jr. (b. 1926) — also known as W. T. Brotherton, Jr. — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., April 17, 1926. Son of W. T. Brotherton and Kathryn (Slack) Brotherton; married, June 17, 1950, to Ann Jourdan Caskey. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1953-64; member of West Virginia state senate 17th District, 1965-80; judge of West Virginia supreme court of appeals, 1985-. Methodist; later Episcopalian. Member, American Bar Association; American Legion; Freemasons; Lions; Kappa Alpha Order; Phi Alpha Delta. Still living as of 1987.
Elton E. Bryan (b. 1935) — also known as E. E. Bryan; "Butch" — of Philippi, Barbour County, W.Va. Born in Barbour County, W.Va., April 3, 1935. Son of Bedford Bryan and Mae (Cottrell) Bryan; married, September 14, 1958, to Barbara S. Cole. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 29th District, 1975-80; chair of Barbour County Democratic Party, 1983. Methodist. Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1983.
Carroll E. Bumgarner (1937-1984) — of Oak Hill, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Wirt County, W.Va., January 13, 1937. Son of Joseph C. Bumgarner and Nina M. (Greer) Bumgarner; married, February 19, 1960, to Sandra J. Lowe. Democrat. School teacher; athletic coach; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1973-78, 1981-82 (Fayette County 1973-74, 21st District 1975-78, 1981-82). Methodist. Member, Lions. Died, from heart disease, in July, 1984. Interment at Pisgah Cemetery, Palestine, W.Va.
Dan Burleson (b. 1947) — also known as Danny Burleson — of Mullens, Wyoming County, W.Va. Born in Kanawha County, W.Va., January 24, 1947. Son of Orville C. Burleson and Pauline (Reed) Burleson; married, February 16, 1968, to Carolyn Main. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 15th District, 1975-76; chair of Wyoming County Democratic Party, 1983. Member, American Legion; Jaycees; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1983.
Robert Carlyle Byrd (b. 1917) — also known as Robert C. Byrd; Cornelius Calvin Sale, Jr. — of Sophia, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, N.C., November 20, 1917. Married 1937 to Emma Ora James. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1947-50; member of West Virginia state senate 9th District, 1951-52; U.S. Representative from West Virginia 6th District, 1953-59; U.S. Senator from West Virginia, 1959-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1960, 2000, 2004. Baptist. Member, Farm Bureau; Ku Klux Klan; Freemasons; Eagles; Elks; Knights of Pythias; Lions; Moose; Odd Fellows; Tau Kappa Epsilon. Still living as of 2004.
- Cross-reference: Nick Joe Rahall II
- See also: congressional biography; votes in Congress from the Washington Post; Internet Movie Database profile.
- Books by Robert C. Byrd: Losing America: Confronting a Reckless and Arrogant Presidency (2004); We Stand Passively Mute (2004); Senate of the Roman Republic: Addresses on the History of Roman Constitutionalism (1995); Robert C. Byrd: Child Of The Appalachian Coalfields (2005)
- Critical books about Robert C. Byrd: Bernard Goldberg, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America (And Al Franken Is #37)
Homer W. Caldwell (b. 1910) — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born June 22, 1910. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1957-58; defeated, 1958. Presbyterian. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1958.
Harry Green Camper, Jr. (b. 1924) — also known as Harry G. Camper, Jr. — of Welch, McDowell County, W.Va. Born in Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo., January 22, 1924. Son of Harry Green Camper and Lena (Harrell) Camper; married, April 1, 1945, to Mary Elizabeth Bankhead. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney, 1958-61; U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, 1961-64. Member, American Bar Association; American Legion; Forty and Eight; Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Jaycees; Lions; Phi Delta Phi. Still living as of 1964.
A. Carl Carey (b. 1895) — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Acme, Kanawha County, W.Va., October 1, 1895. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of West Virginia state senate 8th District, 1955-58; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1960. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Elks; Knights of Pythias; Lions. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Howard W. Carson (b. 1910) — of Fayetteville, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Montgomery, Fayette County, W.Va., April 30, 1910. Son of Lawrence W. Carson and Alice (Montgomery) Carson; married, November 22, 1939, to Sunny N. Hill. Democrat. Lawyer; chair of Fayette County Democratic Party, 1945-46; Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney; member of West Virginia state senate 11th District, 1957-68; President of the West Virginia State Senate, 1961-63. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Lions; Moose; Lambda Chi Alpha; Phi Alpha Delta. Still living as of 1968.
Corbett Church (1922-1969) — of Yukon, McDowell County, W.Va. Born July 17, 1922. Son of Rufus C. Church and Pearl (Dale) Church; married, December 24, 1945, to Edith Wright. Democrat. School principal; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from McDowell County, 1965-69; died in office 1969. Member, Lions. Died in 1969. Burial location unknown.
Gino R. Colombo (b. 1939) — of Nutter Fort, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Harrison County, W.Va., October 27, 1939. Son of Sam Colombo and Lenora Colombo; married to Virginia Pair. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1971-78 (Harrison County 1971-74, 25th District 1975-78); member of West Virginia state senate 13th District, 1979-86; defeated, 1986. Catholic. Member, Izaak Walton League; Lions; Moose; Sigma Nu. Still living as of 1986.
Clarence E. Creek (b. 1906) — of St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Va. Born in Kentucky, April 10, 1906. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Pleasants County, 1959-62; defeated, 1956. Protestant. Member, Farm Bureau; Freemasons; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1962.
J. C. Cruikshank (b. 1911) — of Ivydale, Clay County, W.Va. Born in Big Otter, Clay County, W.Va., August 2, 1911. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; merchant; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Clay County, 1955-62; defeated, 1962. Methodist. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1962.
John E. Crynock (b. 1917) — of Morgantown, Monongalia County, W.Va. Born in New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., February 8, 1917. Republican. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Monongalia County, 1957-58; defeated, 1964; candidate for West Virginia state senate 14th District, 1958. Catholic. Member, American Bar Association; Knights of Columbus; Lions; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Still living as of 2003.
James Hornor Davis II (b. 1904) — also known as J. Hornor Davis II — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., January 29, 1904. Father of James Hornor Davis III. Democrat. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1935-36, 1943-52, 1955-58; candidate for mayor of Charleston, W.Va., 1935; chair of Kanawha County Democratic Party, 1940-41; member of West Virginia state senate 8th District, 1959-62. Episcopalian. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; Elks; Lions; Rotary; Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Theta Delta Chi. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Daniel Boone Dawson (b. 1897) — also known as D. Boone Dawson — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Sissonville, Kanawha County, W.Va., September 12, 1897. Son of Daniel S. Dawson and Lillie (Aultz) Dawson; married, December 24, 1923, to Elizabeth Brown. Republican. Lawyer; mayor of Charleston, W.Va., 1935-40, 1944-45; candidate for Governor of West Virginia, 1940, 1944; delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1972. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Elks; Lions; Moose; Phi Alpha Delta. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Ward M. Dawson, Sr. — of Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W.Va. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Morgan County, 1947-56, 1959-60. Member, Farm Bureau; Junior Order; Lions. Interment somewhere in Breezewood, Pa.
Robert L. Dittmar (b. 1931) — of Ravenswood, Jackson County, W.Va. Born in Fayette County, W.Va., December 18, 1931. Son of Louis Dittmar and Ruby Dittmar. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state senate 4th District, 1989-. Methodist. Member, National Rifle Association; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions. Still living as of 1997.
Boyd Dotson (b. 1907) — of Webster Springs, Webster County, W.Va. Born in Nicholas County, W.Va., September 15, 1907. Son of James J. Dotson and Ledona (O'Dell) Dotson; married, November 27, 1932, to Edna Frame. Republican. Newspaper editor and publisher; chair of Webster County Republican Party, 1940-45; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1943-44; candidate for West Virginia state senate 12th District, 1946. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Lions; Phi Sigma Kappa. Still living as of 1946.
Richard Hugh Everson (1945-1999) — also known as Rick Everson — of West Virginia. Born in Barbour County, W.Va., August 19, 1945. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1992-99; died in office 1999. Church of Christ. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Lions. Died in Broaddus Hospital, Philippi, Barbour County, W.Va., September 1, 1999. Interment at Barbour Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, W.Va.
Joseph Harvey Farris (1922-1997) — also known as Joe H. Farris — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., April 14, 1922. Married to Mary Lou Corey (sister-in-law of Mario J. Palumbo; aunt of Corey Palumbo). Radio and television personality; sports announcer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1991-97; died in office 1997. Episcopalian. Lebanese ancestry. Member, Lions. Found dead in a hotel room probably from cardiac arrythmia, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., August 10, 1997. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, W.Va.
- See also Palumbo-Corey family of West Virginia
Aubrey E. Ferguson (b. 1907) — of Harrisville, Ritchie County, W.Va. Born in Harding, Randolph County, W.Va., May 10, 1907. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; newspaper publisher; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Ritchie County; elected 1952. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Lions. Still living as of 1953.
D. R. Frazer (b. 1921) — also known as "Doc" — of Richwood, Nicholas County, W.Va. Born in Tioga, Nicholas County, W.Va., November 22, 1921. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Nicholas County, 1957-70. Protestant. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1970.
William Lee Gilligan (b. 1924) — also known as William L. Gilligan — of Sistersville, Tyler County, W.Va. Born in Ohio County, W.Va., August 17, 1924. Republican. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; member of West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, 1967; chair of Tyler County Republican Party, 1969; member of West Virginia state senate 2nd District, 1971-82; appointed 1971. Lutheran. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Shriners; Order of the Eastern Star; Elks; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1982.
J. Thomas Godby (b. 1926) — also known as Tom Godby — of Logan, Logan County, W.Va. Born in Chapmanville, Logan County, W.Va., June 30, 1926. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Logan County, 1959-60. Christian. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1960.
Thomas G. Goodwin (b. 1922) — also known as "Blue" — of Seth, Boone County, W.Va. Born in Kanawha County, W.Va., November 22, 1922. Son of Charles A. Goodwin and Grace B. (Hudnall) Goodwin; married, May 28, 1955, to Shirley Jo Stamper. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; school teacher; athletic coach; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1965-80 (Boone County 1965-74, 15th District 1975-80). Baptist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1980.
James F. Haught (b. 1924) — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Born in Weston, Lewis County, W.Va., August 6, 1924. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Wood County, 1959-60. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lions; Moose; Sigma Phi Epsilon. Still living as of 1960.
Thomas J. Hawse (b. 1911) — of Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va. Born in Rock Oak, Hardy County, W.Va., July 27, 1911. Son of Thomas J. Hawse and Francelia (Davidson) Hawse; married, August 14, 1941, to Chloe Halterman; father of Thomas J. Hawse III. Democrat. Grocer; farmer; Hardy County Sheriff; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1963-64, 1967-74 (Hardy County 1963-64, 3rd District 1967-74). Presbyterian. Member, Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1974.
Thomas J. Hawse III (b. 1945) — of Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va. Born in Petersburg, Grant County, W.Va., February 17, 1945. Son of Thomas J. Hawse and Chloe (Halterman) Hawse; married, November 15, 1981, to Peggy Collins. Democrat. Farmer; banker; member of West Virginia state house of delegates 35th District, 1985-88; member of West Virginia state senate 16th District, 1989-92. Presbyterian. Member, Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association; Freemasons; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1992.
James H. Heinze (b. 1914) — of Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich. Born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., September 4, 1914. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; insurance executive; member of Michigan state house of representatives 45th District, 1967-72; defeated in primary, 1972. Presbyterian. Member, Navy League; Freemasons; Lions; Delta Tau Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Still living as of 1972.
James D. Hinkle, Jr. (b. 1922) — also known as J. D. Hinkle — of Buckhannon, Upshur County, W.Va. Born in Upshur County, W.Va., July 8, 1922. Son of J. D. Hinkle and Byrd (Ashworth) Hinkle; married, July 8, 1947, to Maxine Fleming. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; merchant; oil and gas jobber; member of West Virginia state senate 15th District, 1970, 1973-80; appointed 1970; Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1984. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Knights of Pythias; Lions; Moose; United Commercial Travelers. Still living as of 1984.
John Dempsey Hoblitzell, Jr. (1912-1962) — also known as John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. — of Ravenswood, Jackson County, W.Va. Born in Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., December 30, 1912. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from West Virginia, 1956; West Virginia Republican state chair, 1956-58; U.S. Senator from West Virginia, 1958; defeated, 1958; delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1960. Episcopalian. Member, American Legion; Forty and Eight; Elks; Jaycees; Lions; Phi Kappa Psi. Died of a heart attack in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., January 6, 1962. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, W.Va.
- See also: congressional biography.
Walter A. Holden (b. 1910) — of Salem, Harrison County, W.Va.; Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Bristol, Harrison County, W.Va., October 25, 1910. Son of Arden J. Holden and Ila (Harden) Holden; married, May 29, 1935, to Ethel G. Williams (deceased); married 1960 to Helen D. Davisson. Democrat. School teacher; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1947-48; member of West Virginia state senate 13th District, 1951-70; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1964. Methodist. Member, Eagles; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1970.
Wayne W. Hughes (b. 1909) — of Ravenswood, Jackson County, W.Va. Born in Ravenswood, Jackson County, W.Va., July 4, 1909. Republican. School teacher; dairy farmer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Jackson County, 1959-60. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Lions. Still living as of 1960.
Thomas A. Knight (b. 1933) — of South Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., October 15, 1933. Son of Frank A. Knight and Orpha R. (Thomas) Knight. Democrat. Newspaper publisher; public relations consultant; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1965-66, 1979-88 (Kanawha County 1965-66, 17th District 1979-82, 23rd District 1983-88); defeated, 1966. Catholic. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1988.
Carney Milton Layne, Jr. (b. 1921) — also known as Carney M. Layne, Jr. — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Born in Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va., June 18, 1921. Son of Carney Milton Layne and Alice Mary (Lanahan) Layne; married, January 17, 1949, to Margaret Mary O'Neill. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1951-52; defeated, 1952. Catholic. Member, American Legion; Lions. Still living as of 1952.
Otis A. Leggett (b. 1919) — of St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Va. Born September 2, 1919. Son of Columbus N. Leggett and Bertha (Smith) Leggett; married 1945 to Anerl Conaway. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 7th District, 1987-. Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; National Rifle Association; Lions. Still living as of 1997.
H. Clay Mace (b. 1888) — of Webster Springs, Webster County, W.Va. Born in Hackers Valley, Webster County, W.Va., May 13, 1888. Son of William F. Mace and Willie Ann (Berry) Mace; married, July 26, 1914, to Maude M. Rose. Democrat. School teacher; road contractor; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1939-42; defeated, 1942. Methodist. Member, Junior Order; Lions; Odd Fellows; Woodmen. Burial location unknown.
C. P. Marstiller (1906-1968) — also known as Cam Marstiller — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Elkins, Randolph County, W.Va., September 16, 1906. Son of Steward L. Marstiller and Mollie Grace (Ramsey) Marstiller; married, June 14, 1930, to Mildred Lipscomb. Democrat. School teacher; athletic coach; insurance agent; appraiser; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1963-68; died in office 1968. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions. Died in 1968. Burial location unknown.
E. Hansford McCourt (b. 1909) — also known as Hans McCourt — of Webster Springs, Webster County, W.Va. Born in Webster Springs, Webster County, W.Va., April 21, 1909. Son of William L. McCourt and Maggie J. (Lough) McCourt; married, October 19, 1936, to Georgie Kidd. Democrat. Farmer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1953-54; member of West Virginia state senate 12th District, 1957-72. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Moose; Alpha Sigma Phi. Still living as of 1972.
William McCoy, Jr. (b. 1921) — of Franklin, Pendleton County, W.Va. Born in Franklin, Pendleton County, W.Va., May 14, 1921. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1953-66 (Pendleton County 1953-64, 3rd District 1965-66). Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Lions; Phi Alpha Delta; Pi Kappa Alpha. Still living as of 1966.
Roy L. McCulty (b. 1889) — also known as R. L. McCulty — of Spencer, Roane County, W.Va. Born in Spencer, Roane County, W.Va., September 6, 1889. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1924; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Roane County, 1943-54; member of West Virginia state senate 4th District, 1957-60. Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
C. H. McKown (b. 1907) — also known as Jackie McKown — of Wayne, Wayne County, W.Va. Born in Ripley, Jackson County, W.Va., October 10, 1907. Son of John G. McKown and Charlotte (Staats) McKown; married to Mary Sinclair. Democrat. School principal; member of West Virginia state senate 5th District, 1941-56, 1959-72; defeated, 1956; chair of Wayne County Democratic Party, 1955. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions; Kappa Alpha Order; Phi Delta Kappa. Still living as of 1972.
C. E. McLaughlin (b. 1895) — of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, W.Va. Born in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, W.Va., October 21, 1895. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1947-50. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Lions. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Clarence Watson Meadows (1904-1961) — also known as Clarence W. Meadows — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va.; Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va., February 11, 1904. Son of Isadore Meadows and Ida (Williams) Meadows; married, April 27, 1935, to Nancy Ryals Massie. Democrat. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1931-32; Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney, 1933-36; West Virginia state attorney general, 1937-42; circuit judge in West Virginia, 1942-44; Governor of West Virginia, 1945-49; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1948, 1952. Baptist. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions; Moose; Rotary; Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Alpha Delta; Pi Kappa Alpha. Died September 12, 1961. Burial location unknown.
- See also: National Governors Association biography.
William T. Milleson (b. 1907) — of Springfield, Hampshire County, W.Va. Born in Springfield, Hampshire County, W.Va., September 16, 1907. Son of Silas Milleson and Susie French (Taylor) Milleson; married, December 26, 1940, to Avery Heiskel Pancake. Democrat. Farmer; aviator; director, First National Bank of Romney; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1937-42, 1975-80 (Hampshire County 1937-42, 34th District 1975-80). Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; Grange; Freemasons; Lions; Ruritan; Alpha Zeta; Theta Chi. Still living as of 1980.
Thomas Elliott Millsop (1898-1967) — also known as Thomas E. Millsop — of Weirton, Hancock County, W.Va. Born in Sharon, Mercer County, Pa., December 4, 1898. Republican. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I; steel executive; mayor of Weirton, W.Va., 1947-55; candidate for Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1948; delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1952. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Shriners; Eagles; Elks; Lions; Moose. The Thomas E. Millsop Community Center in Weirton is named for him. Died September 12, 1967. Burial location unknown.
Harry E. Moats (b. 1913) — of Harrisville, Ritchie County, W.Va. Born in Harrisville, Ritchie County, W.Va., March 16, 1913. Son of Carlie S. Moats and Viola (McDougal) Moats; married, November 13, 1948, to Irene Jenney Swiger. Republican. Lawyer; vice-president and director, Ritchie Telephone Company; treasurer and director, West Virginia Insurance Company; Ritchie County Prosecuting Attorney, 1941-49; member of West Virginia state senate 3rd District, 1949-60; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1970-76 (6th District 1970-74, 7th District 1975-76); appointed 1970. Methodist. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Moose; Delta Sigma Rho. Still living as of 1976.
Paul R. Moore (b. 1911) — of Ravenswood, Jackson County, W.Va. Born in Milton, Cabell County, W.Va., October 25, 1911. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; photographer; merchant; candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Jackson County, 1956; member of West Virginia state senate 4th District, 1959-62; defeated, 1962. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Knights of Pythias; Lions. Still living as of 1962.
Paul S. Moyers (b. 1910) — of Burnsville, Braxton County, W.Va. Born in Cutlips, Braxton County, W.Va., April 25, 1910. Son of W. B. Moyers and Carrie (Bull) Moyers; married, February 16, 1951, to Mabel Crisman. Democrat. Merchant; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Braxton County, 1961-68. Baptist. Member, Farm Bureau; Freemasons; Lions. Still living as of 1968.
H. Gus Muntzing (b. 1905) — of Moorefield, Hardy County, W.Va. Born in Streby, Grant County, W.Va., May 20, 1905. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hardy County, 1957-58; defeated, 1948; circuit judge in West Virginia for the 22nd Judicial Circuit, 1960-69. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Phi Alpha Delta. Still living as of 1969.
W. Walter Neeley (b. 1908) — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Big Lake, Mississippi County, Ark., February 27, 1908. Son of John Walter Neeley and Charlotte (Israel) Neeley; married, November 16, 1936, to Francis H. Leggett (died); married, September 10, 1966, to Barbara Hornor. Democrat. Major in the U.S. Army during World War II; warehouse business; Clarksburg city manager, 1957-58; member of West Virginia state senate 13th District, 1971-78. Episcopalian. Member, American Legion; Elks; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1978.
William P. A. Nicely (1922-1991) — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Born in Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., October 23, 1922. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1955-58, 1964-70, 1983-85 (Wood County 1955-58, 1964-70, 8th District 1983-85); resigned 1970; delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1968, 1972 (alternate); mayor of Parkersburg, W.Va., 1970-78. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Lions; United Commercial Travelers. Died July 26, 1991. Burial location unknown.
Cecil L. Nichols (b. 1909) — of Alma, Tyler County, W.Va. Born in Meeker, Tyler County, W.Va., January 9, 1909. Son of Samuel E. Nichols and Blanche (Tustin) Nichols; married, May 20, 1933, to Lillian Ruth Meredith. Republican. School teacher and principal; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Tyler County, 1941-44. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Lions. Still living as of 1944.
Jack A. Nuckols (b. 1912) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va.; Walnut Cove, Stokes County, N.C. Born in Pineville, Bell County, Ky., July 3, 1912. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state senate 9th District, 1952-61; appointed 1952; resigned 1961; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1956. Christian. Member, Farm Bureau; Elks; Jaycees; Lions; Moose; Odd Fellows. Still living as of 2003.
James J. Omerberg (b. 1894) — also known as Jim Omerberg — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Born in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wis., July 28, 1894. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Wood County, 1959-60; defeated, 1954. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Shriners; Eagles; Elks; Lions. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Frederick L. Parker (b. 1939) — also known as Fred Parker — of Greenville, Monroe County, W.Va. Born January 31, 1939. Son of O. Roy Parker and Julia (Oxley) Parker; married to Christine Best. Democrat. School teacher; farmer; chair of Monroe County Democratic Party, 1975-87; member of West Virginia state senate 10th District, 1983-90. Methodist. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1990.
James Paull, Jr. (b. 1901) — of Wellsburg, Brooke County, W.Va. Born May 3, 1901. Son of James Paull and Mariana (Jacob) Paull; married, September 5, 1934, to Helen Catherine Prugh. Democrat. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state senate 1st District, 1933-44. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Lions; Beta Theta Pi. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
William I. Powell (b. 1920) — of Romney, Hampshire County, W.Va. Born in Romney, Hampshire County, W.Va., February 7, 1920. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hampshire County, 1949-50. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Lions; Phi Delta Phi; Phi Sigma Kappa. Still living as of 1950.
Ned H. Ragland (b. 1909) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Lynchburg, Va., August 18, 1909. Democrat. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1957-58. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1958.
Jennings Randolph (1902-1998) — of Elkins, Randolph County, W.Va.; Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Salem, Harrison County, W.Va., March 8, 1902. Son of Ernest Randolph and Idell (Bingman) Randolph; married, February 18, 1933, to Mary Katherine Babb. Democrat. Newspaper editor; university professor; U.S. Representative from West Virginia 2nd District, 1933-47; defeated, 1946; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1948, 1952, 1956; U.S. Senator from West Virginia, 1958-85. Baptist. Member, Lions; Tau Kappa Alpha. Died in 1998. Interment at Seventh-Day Baptist Cemetery, Salem, W.Va.
- See also: congressional biography.
William Edwin Ratcliffe (b. 1913) — also known as Edwin Ratcliffe — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., March 29, 1913. Democrat. Major in the U.S. Army during World War II; treasurer of West Virginia Democratic Party, 1946-50; member of West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee, 1949. Disciples of Christ. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Jaycees; Lions. Still living as of 1950.
Y. Jefferson Rife (b. 1910) — also known as Jeff Rife — of Kenova, Wayne County, W.Va. Born in Wayne, Wayne County, W.Va., January 24, 1910. Son of O. J. Rife. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Wayne County, 1957-62. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Lions. Still living as of 1962.
Robert E. Roach (b. 1907) — of New Cumberland, Hancock County, W.Va. Born in Chester, Hancock County, W.Va., June 20, 1907. Democrat. School teacher; athletic coach; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hancock County, 1945-50; defeated, 1950. Presbyterian. Member, Ancient Order of United Workmen; Lions; Moose; Phi Kappa Tau. Still living as of 1950.
C. Donald Robertson (b. 1926) — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va., June 9, 1926. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1957-60; West Virginia state attorney general, 1963. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1963.
John I. Rogers (b. 1910) — of Keyser, Mineral County, W.Va. Born in Keyser, Mineral County, W.Va., July 10, 1910. Son of Albin I. Rogers and Dessie Grace (Alt) Rogers; married, October 21, 1931, to Hazel V. Shumaker. Republican. Transfer business; funeral director; farmer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Mineral County, 1939-48, 1951-54; defeated, 1934; member of West Virginia state senate 16th District, 1969-72; defeated, 1966, 1972. Presbyterian. Member, Lions; Odd Fellows; Rotary; Ruritan. Still living as of 1973.
Mike Ross (b. 1937) — of Coalton, Randolph County, W.Va. Born in Coalton, Randolph County, W.Va., November 8, 1937. Son of Jessie Ross and Anna Ross; married to Joann Keller. Democrat. Oil and gas business; director, First Community Bank, Buckhannon; member of West Virginia state senate 15th District, 1993-. Catholic. Member, Farm Bureau; Elks; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1997.
Perce J. Ross (b. 1905) — of Buckhannon, Upshur County, W.Va. Born in Selbyville, Upshur County, W.Va., October 16, 1905. Son of Samuel Ross and Lillie Florence (Crites) Ross; married, October 20, 1940, to Ruth Henry. Republican. Clothing merchant; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Upshur County, 1939-46. Methodist. Member, Lions; Kappa Alpha Order. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
David L. Salisbury (b. 1889) — of Dunbar, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Enoch, Clay County, W.Va., October 7, 1889. Republican. Lawyer; newspaper publisher; member of West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, 1936-44; candidate for U.S. Representative from West Virginia 6th District, 1948. Methodist. Member, Lions. Burial location unknown.
Glenn Sapp (b. 1920) — of Grafton, Taylor County, W.Va. Born in Independence, Taylor County, W.Va., May 21, 1920. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Taylor County, 1955-56, 1959-60; defeated, 1956. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Lions; Odd Fellows; Redmen. Still living as of 1960.
Dorsel E. Smith (b. 1913) — of Buffalo, Putnam County, W.Va. Born in Leon, Mason County, W.Va., January 18, 1913. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Putnam County, 1949-50, 1955-56, 1959-60; defeated, 1950, 1956. Member, Lions. Still living as of 1960.
Harley Orrin Staggers (1907-1991) — also known as Harley O. Staggers — of Keyser, Mineral County, W.Va. Born in Keyser, Mineral County, W.Va., August 3, 1907. Son of Jacob Kinsey Staggers and Frances Winona (Cumberledge) Staggers; married, October 4, 1935, to Mary Veronica Casey; father of Harley Orrin Staggers, Jr.. Democrat. School teacher; athletic coach; Mineral County Sheriff, 1937-41; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; U.S. Representative from West Virginia 2nd District, 1949-81; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1960, 1972. Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; American Legion; Amvets; Disabled American Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Knights of Pythias; Lions; Moose. Died August 20, 1991. Burial location unknown.
- See also Staggers family of West Virginia
- See also: congressional biography.
Harley Orrin Staggers, Jr. (b. 1951) — also known as Harley O. Staggers, Jr. — of Keyser, Mineral County, W.Va. Born in Washington, D.C., February 22, 1951. Son of Mary Casey Staggers and Harley Orrin Staggers. Democrat. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state senate 16th District, 1980-82; appointed 1980; resigned 1982; U.S. Representative from West Virginia 2nd District, 1983-93. Member, American Bar Association; American Trial Lawyers Association; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1998.
- See also Staggers family of West Virginia
- See also: congressional biography; votes in Congress from the Washington Post.
Claude V. Swann (b. 1887) — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Born in Salt Rock, Cabell County, W.Va., July 30, 1887. Democrat. Plumber; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1937-40, 1945-46; mayor of Huntington, W.Va., 1940. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Junior Order; Lions. Burial location unknown.
William L. Thompson (b. 1890) — of Romney, Hampshire County, W.Va. Born in Three Churches, Hampshire County, W.Va., July 10, 1890. Democrat. School teacher and principal; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Hampshire County; elected unopposed 1950; elected 1952. Methodist. Member, Lions; Woodmen. Burial location unknown.
Adam Toney (b. 1938) — of Oak Hill, Fayette County, W.Va. Born in Dothan, Fayette County, W.Va., March 3, 1938. Son of C. L. Toney and Claris (Fisher) Toney; married, February 20, 1959, to Janie Massie. Democrat. School teacher; bowling alley manager; member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1969-80, 1983-84 (Fayette County 1969-74, 21st District 1975-80, 24th District 1983-84). Protestant. Member, Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1984.
Donald Van Camp (b. 1912) — of Middlebourne, Tyler County, W.Va. Born in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, W.Va., April 5, 1912. Republican. Insurance business; member of West Virginia state senate 2nd District, 1947-50. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Eagles; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1950.
Paul J. Vennari (1914-2000) — of Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va. Born in Lumberport, Harrison County, W.Va., March 26, 1914. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; school teacher; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Raleigh County, 1953-60, 1981-82. Catholic. Member, American Legion; Elks; Jaycees; Lions; Moose; Kappa Delta Pi. Died December 31, 2000. Burial location unknown.
Edmund Daniel Wells, Jr. (b. 1920) — also known as Dan Wells — of Bluefield, Mercer County, W.Va. Born in Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va., April 1, 1920. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Mercer County, 1959-62. Episcopalian. Member, American Bar Association; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Lions. Still living as of 1962.
Marshall G. West (1923-1990) — of Oceana, Wyoming County, W.Va. Born in Guyan, Wyoming County, W.Va., July 17, 1923. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Wyoming County, 1959-62. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lions; Moose; Rotary. Died, of stomach cancer, in Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C., January 10, 1990. Cremated.
H. Laban White, Jr. (b. 1916) — of Clarksburg, Harrison County, W.Va. Born in Spencer, Roane County, W.Va., May 1, 1916. Son of H. Laban White, Sr. and Nannie Leigh (Cox) White; married, December 23, 1943, to Gwendolyn Beall. Democrat. School teacher; surveyor; lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Harrison County, 1957-68; Speaker of the West Virginia State House of Delegates, 1965-67. Baptist. Member, American Bar Association; American Legion; Amvets; Reserve Officers Association; Elks; Lions; Moose. Still living as of 1968.
Robert L. Wiedebusch (1936-1997) — also known as Larry Wiedebusch — of Glen Dale, Marshall County, W.Va. Born in Marshall County, W.Va., March 6, 1936. Son of Robert Wiedebusch and Clara (Bunner) Wiedebusch; married, February 26, 1959, to Mary Archer. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 4th District, 1975-86; member of West Virginia state senate 2nd District, 1989-97; died in office 1997. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Civitan; Elks; Knights of Pythias; Lions; Moose. Died October 25, 1997. Burial location unknown.
Ralph D. Williams (b. 1928) — of Rainelle, Greenbrier County, W.Va. Born in Trout, Greenbrier County, W.Va., February 16, 1928. Son of John D. Williams and Susan (Viers) Williams; married, September 15, 1956, to Evelyn M. Rookstool. Democrat. Accountant; insurance agent; member of West Virginia state senate 11th District, 1971-86; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Lions; Moose; Odd Fellows. Still living as of 1986.
Dallas Wolfe (b. 1895) — of Grafton, Taylor County, W.Va.; Rowlesburg, Preston County, W.Va. Born in Colebank, Preston County, W.Va., September 1, 1895. Son of Oliver Wolfe and Beuna (Lindsey) Wolfe; married, October 2, 1928, to Virginia Jones; married, June 28, 1971, to Gladys McDaniel. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I; school teacher; farmer; millwright; lumber business; service station operator; restaurant owner; motel owner; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Taylor County, 1935-36; member of West Virginia state senate 15th District, 1961-72. Baptist. Member, American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Lions; Ruritan. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
Paul W. Workman (b. 1894) — also known as Pop Workman — of Clendenin, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Lavalette, Wayne County, W.Va., February 21, 1894. Son of Jefferson Bowen Workman and Grace (Wellman) Workman; married, September 1, 1920, to Violet Christene Snow. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; school teacher; athletic coach; tire dealer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1963. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
William S. Wysong (1876-1963) — of Webster Springs, Webster County, W.Va. Born in Hamlin, Lincoln County, W.Va., February 13, 1876. Son of William M. Wysong and Bettie Mayo (Holt) Wysong; married, April 18, 1900, to Mattie L. Wysong. Democrat. Lawyer; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1911-14, 1929-30, 1935-36, 1951-52; chair of Webster County Democratic Party, 1940-42; Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1940. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Lions. Died in 1963. Burial location unknown.

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