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Oliver Hays Twigg 1877–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Sep 1877

Birth Location: Mineral, West Virginia

Death Date: 7 July 1936

Death Location: Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA

Father: Andrew Twigg

Mother: Nancy Twigg

Spouse(s): Eva Twigg

Children(s): Oliver Twigg, Richard Twigg

In 1877, Oliver Hays Twigg entered the world in Mineral, West Virginia, born to Andrew S Twigg And Nancy V Backus Twigg. In 1900, Oliver Hays Twigg resided in Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1920, Oliver Hays Twigg resided in Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA. Oliver Hays Twigg married Eva L Twigg, and had children including Oliver Twigg, Richard B Twigg. Oliver Hays Twigg passed away in 1936 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Oliver Hays Twigg entered the world in Mineral, West Virginia, born to Andrew S Twigg And Nancy V Backus Twigg.
  • In 1900, Oliver Hays Twigg resided in Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1920, Oliver Hays Twigg resided in Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA.
  • Oliver Hays Twigg married Eva L Twigg, and had children including Oliver Twigg, Richard B Twigg.
  • Oliver Hays Twigg passed away in 1936 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Twigg
1843–1913
Birth Location: Maryland
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Nancy Twigg
1840–1930
Birth Location: Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Eva Twigg
1894–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Oliver Twigg
1911–1977
Birth Location: Maryland
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Richard Twigg
1917–
Birth Location: Maryland
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Oliver Twigg's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Twigg
1877–1936
Birth Place: Mineral, West Virginia
Parents
Andrew S Twigg
1843–1913
Maryland
Nancy (V Backus) Twigg
1840–1930
Harrison, Clay Co., West Virginia
Grandparents
Weston Twigg
1806–1875
Maryland
Esther Gordon
1814–
Maryland
Sanford Backus
1828–1897
Harrison County, West Virginia
Elizabeth (Helen Coffman) Backus
1833–1921
Harrison, Charles, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1766–1821
Susannah McElfish
1765–1840
Charity Wheeler
1778–1841
Jonathan Gordon
1767–1815
Thomas Backus
1792–1851
Sarah Ash
1804–1851
FELIX COFFMAN
1806–1894
MARTHA STARK
1812–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1745–1778
Rebecca Oliver
1755–1826
Thomas Macklefresh
1705–1768
Susannah Cheney
1700–1702
Manlove Wheeler
1746–1826
Hannah Mills
1752–1790
Mary RIDDLE-GORDON
1730–1772
James Gordon
1730–1782
William Sr.
1758–1814
Mary Swiger
1760–1814
Lovina Swiger
1770–1856
Christopher Ash
1770–1842
Elizabeth (Robinson)**
1782–1855
Henry Coffman
1784–1862
James Stark
1774–1866
Nancy Knight
1786–1854

Oliver Twigg's Descendants

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Oliver (Hays) Twigg (13 Sep 1877–7 July 1936) m. Eva (L) Twigg (abt 1894–)
  1. 1. Oliver Twigg 1911–1977
  2. 2. Richard (B) Twigg 1917–

Oliver Twigg's Timeline

8 Records

1877
13 Sep 1877
Birth of Oliver Hays Twigg in Mineral, West Virginia
Mineral, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 23
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1921
1921
Age 44
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Cumberland, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Davis, Tucker, West Virginia
Davis, Tucker, West Virginia
1936
7 July 1936
Age 59
Death of Oliver Hays Twigg
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Oliver Hays Twigg resided here in Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1877
    Event Place: Mineral, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 47-7
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 155
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 2546; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 953.0; FHL microfilm: 2342280
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Allegany; Roll: 1654040; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 604; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240604
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Maryland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oldtown, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 604; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240604

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 155

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Cumberland, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ridgeley, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 2546; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 953.0; FHL microfilm: 2342280

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davis, Tucker, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 47-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Davis, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 47-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Allegany; Roll: 1654040; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 July 1936
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maryland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maryland, Find a Grave Index
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