Notes for: John Spencer HIVELY

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John Spencer 1880-1953 / William Jackson 1848-1913 / Rev. John 1807-1888 / ? /

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1900 Geary District, Roane County, WV census:

John HIVELY............born in WV in Feb-1882, age 18.
Susan M..........wife, born in WV in Mar-1879, age 21.
Jackson........father, born in VA in Sep-1848, age 51.
Caroline..Step-mother, born in WV in Aug-1851, age 48.
Albert........brother, born in WV in Sep-1883, age 16.


1910 Roane County, WV census:

John HIVELY.......age 27, born in WV.
Susan.......wife, age 31, born in WV.
Anna E..daughter, age 9, born in WV.
Stella..daughter, age 6, born in WV.
Mary....daughter, age 3, born in WV.
Glen.........son, age 1, born in WV.


1920 Roane County, WV census:

John S. HIVELY.........age 37.....born in WV.
Mattie S.........wife, age 39.....born in WV.
Stella E.....daughter, age 16.....born in WV.
Mary L.......daughter, age 13.....born in WV.
Glen M............son, age 11.....born in WV.
Silvie.......daughter, age 9.....born in WV.
Woodie............son, age 6.....born in WV.
Elzie R...........son, age 4y 9m..born in WV.
Harry W...........son, age 1y 9m..born in WV.

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Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail, Tuesday, Dec.8, 1953

J.S. Hively, 73, Dies After Illness

Poca (Special) - John Spencer Hively, 73, of Poca, died yesterday in a South Charleston hospital after a short illness.

Mr. Hively was a former employee of the American Viscose Co. in Nitro and a member of the Nitro Church of God.

Surviving are the widow, Fannie; four sons, the Rev. E.R. Hively and Glen Hively, both of Nitro, Woody Hively of Poca, and Waitman Hively of Slate; four daughters, Mrs Anna Belt of Hebron, O., Mrs. Mary Jett of Akron, O., Mrs. Stella Steele and Mrs. Sylvia Leshon, both of Nitro; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Murphy of Akron, O., Mrs. Alice Camp of Nitro, and Mrs. Flora Payne of Clendenin; 33 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

The body is at Gatens mortuary at Poca.

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The Times-Record, Spencer, W.Va., Thursday June 11, 1914

Delinquent List

Of Persons And Property In The County Of Roane For The Non-Payment Of Taxes For The Year 1913

Geary District Walton District

J.S. Hively $2.16 C.K. Hively $0.36

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The Times-Record, Thursday August 26, 1915

Geary District

Well Represented In Spencer This Week

"Geary District is one of the live sections of Roane County, and although it is farthest from Spencer there were more people here this week from that district than from any other outside of Spencer. Among the many Gearyites in town the following have been noted:

(a list of about 12-14 names follows including, John Hively)

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John & family moved from Roane Co, to 517 5th. Street, Nitro, WV in Oct-1926 to work in the cotton mill per son, Elzie Ray Hively.

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John lived on Silver Street in Poca when he died.

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Putnam (County, W.Va.) Democrat, Friday, February 5, 1954

NOTICE

To the Creditors and Beneficiaries of the Estate of JOHN SPENCER HIVELY, Deceased:

All persons having claims against the estate of John Spencer Hively, deceased, whether due or not, are notified to exhibit the same with the voucher thereof properly sworn to, with the understanding at his office in the Town of Winfield, Putnam County, West Virginia, on or before the 15th day of August, 1954, otherwise they may, by law, be excluded from all benefits of said estate. All beneficiaries are notified to be present on said day to protect their interest.

Given under my hand this 28th day of January, 1954.

B.T. CLAYTON
Commissioner of Accounts
Putnam County, West Virginia 2-5-3t

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The Hurricane (W.Va.) Breeze, Friday, February 19, 1954

C o u r t H o u s e N e w s

County Court Orders

John Spencer Hively Will probated; Fannie Hively appointed executrix.

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Putnam County, W.Va. Court Records, Will Book 3, Page 325:

Last Will and Testament

I, John Spencer Hively, of Vinton, Gallia County, being of full age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament.

Item 1: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon as practicable after the time of my decease.

Item 2: All my property, real and personal, of every kind and description, wheresoever situate, of which I may own or have the right to dispose of at the time of my decease, I give, bequeath and devise to my wife, Fannie Florence Hively, absolutely and in fee simple.

Item 3: I make, nominate and appoint my said wife, Fannie Florence Hively to be the Executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering my said executrix to compound, compromise, settle and adjust all claims and demands in favor of or against my estate, and to sell at private or public sale, at such price and upon such terms of credit or otherwise, as she may deem best, the whole or any part of my real or personal property, and to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds and other proper instruments of conveyance therefor to the purchaser or purchasers.

I request no bond be required of my executrix, and no appraisement of my household goods and furniture be made.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, at Gallipolis, Ohio, this 19th day of March, 1947.
his
John Spencer ( x ) Hively
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Signed and acknowledged by the said John Spencer Hively and by his acknowledgement to be his last will and testament, before us and in our presence, and by us subscribed as attesting witnesses in his presence, and at his request, and in the presence of each other, this 19th day of March, 1947.

Robert M. Betz residing at Gallipolis, Ohio
Frances Harman residing at Gallipolis, Ohio

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residences: Clio, Geary Dist., Roane Co. / Nitro / Vinton, Ohio / Poca