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John H Marks 1871–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Nov 1871

Birth Location: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 13 Jun 1957

Death Location: Triplett Cemetery, Roane County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Marks

Mother: Elizabeth Shore

Spouse(s): Ida Walker

Children(s): Gertrude Marks, Bertha Marks, Osie Marks

The story of John H Marks began in 1871 in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, John H Marks resided in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, John H Marks resided in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA. John H Marks married Ida Myrtle Walker, and had children including Bertha Marks, Gertrude Gertie Marks, Osie Ocea Marks. John H Marks passed away in 1957 in Triplett Cemetery, Roane County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John H Marks began in 1871 in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, John H Marks resided in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, John H Marks resided in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • John H Marks married Ida Myrtle Walker, and had children including Bertha Marks, Gertrude Gertie Marks, Osie Ocea Marks.
  • John H Marks passed away in 1957 in Triplett Cemetery, Roane County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Marks
1839–1905
Birth Location: Gilmer County, Virginia
TM
Elizabeth Shore
1843–1924
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Ida Walker
1876–1954
Birth Location: Ritchie County, West Virginia
IW

Children(s)

Gertrude Marks
1897–1963
Birth Location: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
GM
Bertha Marks
1895–1964
Birth Location: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
BM
Osie Marks
1899–1908
Birth Location: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
OM

John Marks's Ancestors

Self
John Marks
1871–1957
Birth Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas W Marks
1839–1905
Gilmer County, Virginia
Elizabeth Shore
1843–1924
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Hiram Marks
1809–1859
Gilmer, Virginia, USA
Sarah (A Johnson Wilts) Wiltt
1809–1870
Virginia, USA
William Short
1815–1881
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Jane Matheney
1815–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Marks
1756–1840
Sarah Queen
1780–1866
Joel Short
1787–1871
Nancy Riggs
1792–1869
William Matheney
1788–1863
Jane Grammer
1787–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Marks
1750–1813
Jenny Williams
1764–1800
Charles Queen
1752–1806
Mary Haley
1754–1813

John Marks's Descendants

1.
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John (H) Marks (30 Nov 1871–13 Jun 1957) m. Ida (Myrtle) Walker (2 Jan 1876–3 Oct 1954)
  1. 1. Gertrude ("Gertie") Marks 1897–1963
  2. 2. Bertha Marks 1895–1964
  3. 3. Osie (Ocea) Marks 1899–1908

John Marks's Timeline

9 Records

1871
30 Nov 1871
Birth of John H Marks in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1957
12 Jun 1957
Age 86
John H Marks resided here in Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
1957
13 Jun 1957
Age 86
Death of John H Marks in Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Jackson County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1871
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4445; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 44-12
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 2555; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342289
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 124
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1772; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1241772
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1696; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375709
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1413; Family History Film: 1255413; Page: 97B; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 1772; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1241772

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1696; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375709

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: 2555; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342289

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4445; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 44-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4445; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 44-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Triplett Cemetery, Roane County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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