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Virginia Irene Marks 1921–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1921

Birth Location: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Jan 1981

Death Location: Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA

Father: John Marks

Mother: Nellie Burkhammer

Spouse(s): Sherman Messenger

Children(s): Sharon Messenger

In 1921, Virginia Irene Marks entered the world in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to John William Marks And Nellie Josephine Burkhammer. In 1930, Virginia Irene Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia. In 1935, Virginia Irene Marks resided in Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia. Virginia Irene Marks married Sherman Hamilton Messenger, and had children including Jelyane Markley Messenger 40 1 Cms, Sharon Ann Messenger. Virginia Irene Marks passed away in 1981 in Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Virginia Irene Marks entered the world in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to John William Marks And Nellie Josephine Burkhammer.
  • In 1930, Virginia Irene Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia.
  • In 1935, Virginia Irene Marks resided in Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia.
  • Virginia Irene Marks married Sherman Hamilton Messenger, and had children including Jelyane Markley Messenger 40 1 Cms, Sharon Ann Messenger.
  • Virginia Irene Marks passed away in 1981 in Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Virginia Marks's Ancestors

Self
Virginia Marks
1921–1981
Birth Place: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Parents
John William Marks
1887–1982
Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Nellie (Josephine) Burkhammer
1896–1978
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Lewis) Marks
1856–1938
Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Corinda McHenry
1855–1939
Sand Fork, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Marks
1832–
Eleanor Lynch
1836–1876
Robert McHenry
1818–1880
Lucinda Posey
1826–1904
2nd-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

Virginia Marks's Descendants

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Virginia (Irene) Marks (3 Oct 1921–18 Jan 1981) m. Sherman (Hamilton) Messenger (2 Aug 1913–21 Apr 1958)
  1. 1. Sharon (Ann) Messenger 1947–1947

Virginia Marks's Timeline

5 Records

1921
3 Oct 1921
Birth of Virginia Irene Marks in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Virginia Irene Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 14
Virginia Irene Marks resided here in Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia
Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Virginia Irene Marks resided here in Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1981
18 Jan 1981
Age 60
Death of Virginia Irene Marks in Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA
Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-7
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 1044.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 1044.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Layopolis, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 11-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1981
    Event Place: Orrville, Wayne, Ohio, USA

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