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Effie Oleta Marks 1896–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Braxton, West Virginia

Death Date: 5 Jul 1934

Death Location: Waldeck, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Marks

Mother: Corinda McHenry

Spouse(s): Grover Gum

Children(s): Charles Gum, Toy Gum

The story of Effie Oleta Marks began in 1896 in Braxton, West Virginia. In 1900, Effie Oleta Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Effie Oleta Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. Effie Oleta Marks married Grover Cleveland Gum, and had children including Charles Willard Gum, Toy Coy Gum. Effie Oleta Marks passed away in 1934 in Waldeck, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Effie Oleta Marks began in 1896 in Braxton, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Effie Oleta Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Effie Oleta Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • Effie Oleta Marks married Grover Cleveland Gum, and had children including Charles Willard Gum, Toy Coy Gum.
  • Effie Oleta Marks passed away in 1934 in Waldeck, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Marks
1856–1938
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
JM
Corinda McHenry
1855–1939
Birth Location: Sand Fork, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
CM

Spouses(s)

Grover Gum
1891–1970
Birth Location: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
GG

Children(s)

Charles Gum
1916–1991
Birth Location: West Virginia
CG
Toy Gum
1921–1973
Birth Location: Lewis, West Virginia, USA
TG

Effie Marks's Ancestors

Self
Effie Marks
1896–1934
Birth Place: Braxton, West Virginia
Parents
John Lewis Marks
1856–1938
Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Corinda McHenry
1855–1939
Sand Fork, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Nathaniel (B) Marks
1832–
Virginia
Eleanor Lynch
1836–1876
Lewis, Virginia, United States
Robert McHenry
1818–1880
VA
Lucinda (B) Posey
1826–1904
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Marks
1809–1859
Sarah Wiltt
1809–1870
Paricle Dr
1810–1878
Roanna Dr
1812–
Magdalene Keller
1780–1876
Edward Posey
1775–1837
Catharine Scott
1782–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Marks
1756–1840
Sarah Queen
1780–1866
Levi Lynch
1783–1850
Sarah Man
1785–
Daniel Stout
1777–1844
Jemima Titus
1776–1858
Edward Posey
1720–1778
Elizabeth Maddox
1724–1759
Reverend Scott
1715–1782
Sarah Brown
1715–1784

Effie Marks's Descendants

1.
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Effie (Oleta) Marks (2 Apr 1896–5 Jul 1934) m. Grover (Cleveland) Gum (20 Jul 1891–21 Jan 1970)
  1. 1. Charles (Willard) Gum 1916–1991 m. Mary (Lou) Oliver 1916–1995
    1. 1. James (Grover) Gum 1935–2001
    2. 2. Judith (Lou) Gum 1941–2002
  2. 2. Toy (Coy) Gum 1921–1973 m. Ella (Louise) Alkire 1922–1991
    1. 1. John (Coy) Gum 1945–2001 m. Agnes (Enid) Renwick 1942–2007

Effie Marks's Timeline

6 Records

1896
2 Apr 1896
Birth of Effie Oleta Marks in Braxton, West Virginia
Braxton, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 4
Effie Oleta Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Effie Oleta Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Effie Oleta Marks resided here in Alvin Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Alvin Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Effie Oleta Marks resided here in Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
1934
5 Jul 1934
Age 38
Death of Effie Oleta Marks in Lewis, West Virginia
Lewis, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Braxton, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alvin Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 95
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241758
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375693
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alvin Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alvin Bridge, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Freemans Creek, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 773.0; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waldeck, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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