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Russell Cleophus Carter 1898–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 May 1898

Birth Location: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 Mar 1971

Death Location: Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Charles Carter

Mother: Mary Burgess

Spouse(s): Augustus Ransom

Children(s): Clara Carter, Edith Carter, Ileene Carter, Shirley Carter

In 1898, Russell Cleophus Carter entered the world in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States, born to Charles Edgar Carter And Mary Eunice Burgess. In 1900, Russell Cleophus Carter resided in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Russell Cleophus Carter resided in Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. Russell Cleophus Carter married Augustus Elizabeth Agatha Ransom, and had children including Barbara Carter, Betty Lou Carter, Charles R Carter, Clara E Carter, Edith B Carter, Ileene M Carter, James R Carter, Shirley Marie Carter. Russell Cleophus Carter passed away in 1971 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Russell Cleophus Carter entered the world in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States, born to Charles Edgar Carter And Mary Eunice Burgess.
  • In 1900, Russell Cleophus Carter resided in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Russell Cleophus Carter resided in Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • Russell Cleophus Carter married Augustus Elizabeth Agatha Ransom, and had children including Barbara Carter, Betty Lou Carter, Charles R Carter, Clara E Carter, Edith B Carter, Ileene M Carter, James R Carter, Shirley Marie Carter.
  • Russell Cleophus Carter passed away in 1971 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Russell Carter's Ancestors

Self
Russell Carter
1898–1971
Birth Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Charles Edgar Carter
1873–1933
Ripley, Jackson, Wv
Mary (Eunice) Burgess
1877–1955
Hunt, Kanawha County, WV
Grandparents
Thomas Carter
1848–1930
West Virginia, USA
Cerena Evans
1858–
West Virginia
Henry (W.) Burgess
1854–1939
Buffalo, Logan County, West Virginia
Emmazetta Burdette
1857–1949
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Burgess
1799–1880
Precious Mullins
1809–1880
Archibald Burdette
1830–1910
Susanna Wines
1823–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Burgess
1754–1839
Wynna Key
1765–1850
Nathaniel II
1786–1845
Margaret Wilson
1790–1865
John Burdett
1785–1836
Eleanor Swope
1788–1850
John Wines
1800–1880
Sarah Stewart
1800–1882

Russell Carter's Descendants

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Russell (Cleophus) Carter (07 May 1898–21 Mar 1971) m. Augustus (Elizabeth "Agatha") Ransom (1 Apr 1899–Jul 1988)
  1. 1. Clara (E.) Carter 1920– m. James Cook 1918–
  2. 2. Edith (B) Carter 1922–
  3. 3. Ileene (M.) Carter 1924–1991 m. Mark (Roosevelt) Comer 1919–1991
  4. 4. Shirley (Marie) Carter 1934–1990

Russell Carter's Timeline

8 Records

1898
07 May 1898
Birth of Russell Cleophus Carter in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States
Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 2
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Town, Raleigh, West Virginia
Town, Raleigh, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Town, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Town, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Russell Cleophus Carter resided here in Raleigh, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Raleigh, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1971
21 Mar 1971
Age 73
Death of Russell Cleophus Carter in Blue Jay, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Blue Jay, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 May 1898
    Event Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-10-6368; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: 1760; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241760
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [4] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2553; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 123.0; FHL microfilm: 2342287
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Town, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 41-40A
    [7] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 77

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: 1760; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241760

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shady Spring, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: 2553; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 123.0; FHL microfilm: 2342287

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Town, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Town, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 41-40A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Town, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Town, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 41-40A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Raleigh, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 77

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1971
    Event Place: Blue Jay, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-10-6368; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beckley, Raleigh 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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