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     Francis Mathers Harless was born on 17 January 1893 in Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia. He was the son of James Chapman Harless and Ellen Emeline Brown. Francis Mathers Harless married Lake Erie Blankenship, daughter of Lane Blankenship and Roxie Delany Morgan, 2 September 1911 in Lawrence County, Ohio.

     Francis Mathers Harless died 25 April 1970 in Man, Logan County, West Virginia.
     On 9 February 1920 Francis Mathers Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Logan County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Lake Erie Blankenship, his son, Georgia Pearl Harless and Orville Wade Harless, his daughter, Carrie Harless .

     On 11 April 1930 Francis Mathers Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Logan County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Lake Erie Blankenship, his son, Orville Wade Harless, his daughter, Georgia Pearl Harless, Carrie Harless, Audrey Harless, Eileen Harless, Pauline Harless and Mildred Irvel Harless.

     Lake Erie Blankenship was born on 20 March 1893 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Lane Blankenship and Roxie Delany Morgan. Lake Erie Blankenship married Francis Mathers Harless, son of James Chapman Harless and Ellen Emeline Brown, 2 September 1911 in Lawrence County, Ohio.

     Lake Erie Blankenship died 3 February 1990 in Man, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Lane Blankenship was born on 10 March 1860 in Wyoming County, Virginia. He was the son of Eli Blankenship and Nancy Lester. Lane Blankenship married Roxie Delany Morgan 9 April 1891 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Lane Blankenship married Susannah Frances Vance, daughter of Joseph N. Vance and Sarah Elizabeth Burgess, 19 March 1911 in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

     Lane Blankenship died 1938 in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
     On 18 June 1900 Lane Blankenship was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Roxie Delany Morgan, his daughter, Alice Pearl Blankenship and Lake Erie Blankenship.

     On 27 January 1920 Lane Blankenship was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Logan County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were, his grandson, Virgil Morris Harless.

     On 17 April 1930 Lane Blankenship was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Guyan River, Wyoming County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were, his grandson, James Isaac Harless.

     Roxie Delany Morgan married Lane Blankenship, son of Eli Blankenship and Nancy Lester, 9 April 1891 in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

     Susannah Frances Vance was born circa 1867 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Joseph N. Vance and Sarah Elizabeth Burgess. Susannah Frances Vance married Edward Sylvester Harless, son of Lorenzo Dow Harless and Elizabeth R. Kelly, 26 July 1883 in Logan County, West Virginia. Susannah Frances Vance married Lane Blankenship, son of Eli Blankenship and Nancy Lester, 19 March 1911 in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

     Susannah Frances Vance died 1 May 1938 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia.

     Eli Blankenship was born circa 1835 in Virginia. He married Nancy Lester 29 June 1855 in Wyoming County, Virginia.

     William Jackson Harless was born on 2 September 1866 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. He was the son of Nancy P. Harless. William Jackson Harless married Arminta Jane Harless, daughter of Francis Marion Harless and Rachel Jane Lockhart, 15 January 1891 in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

     William Jackson Harless died 16 June 1950 in Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia.
     On 2 June 1900 William Jackson Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Arminta Jane Harless, his son, Theodore Franklin Blankenship, his daughter, Susan L. Blankenship, Cora E. Blankenship, Mary Frances Blankenship and Julia Blankenship.

     Rosa E. Littleton was born on 24 August 1892 in Alabama. She married Clarence Earnest Harless, son of John Thomas Harless and Martha Elizabeth Hinton.

     Rosa E. Littleton died 12 January 1975.
     Rosa E. Harless was listed as the wife of Clarence Earnest Harless in the 1940 Federal Census in Shelby County, Alabama.

     Alice Pearl Blankenship was born on 21 January 1892 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Lane Blankenship and Roxie Delany Morgan. Alice Pearl Blankenship married Francis Marion Harless, son of Edward Sylvester Harless and Susannah Frances Vance, circa 1910.

     Francis Marion Harless was born on 8 May 1890 in Guyan, Wyoming County, West Virginia. He was the son of Edward Sylvester Harless and Susannah Frances Vance. Francis Marion Harless married Alice Pearl Blankenship, daughter of Lane Blankenship and Roxie Delany Morgan, circa 1910. Major Harless married Bessie Spurlock, daughter of Elias Powell Spurlock and Sina Peyton, 13 May 1926 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia.
     On 28 January 1920 Francis Marion Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Logan County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Alice Pearl Blankenship.

     Georgia Pearl Harless was born on 22 August 1912 in Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Georgia Pearl Harless married Wayne Clay Earnest, son of Glen Earnest, 25 December 1933 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Georgia Pearl Harless died 24 March 1982.

     Oral Mathers Harless was born on 19 June 1930 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia. He was the son of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Oral Mathers Harless married Billie Joanne Parsons, daughter of Earl Parsons, circa 1951.

     Oral Mathers Harless died 21 September 2004 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia.

     James R. Harless was born on 10 June 1932 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia. He was the son of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. James R. Harless married Loretta Musser, daughter of George Musser and Edith Adkins, 21 April 1957 in Bruno, Logan County, West Virginia.

     James R. Harless died 30 May 1992.

     Carrie Harless was born on 31 January 1914 in Accoville, Logan County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Carrie Harless married Nev Mitchell 16 September 1938 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Carrie Harless died 20 August 1943 in Man, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Dewey Darell Harless was born on 28 November 1934 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia. He was the son of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship.

     Dewey Darell Harless died 25 July 1944 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Eileen Harless was born on 13 February 1926 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Eileen Harless married Walter William Griffith, son of Elmer Griffith and Anna Stone, 30 September 1949 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Eileen Harless died 17 October 2005.

     Pauline Harless was born on 13 February 1926 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Pauline Harless married Hubert Toler, son of Carlos Toler and Pearl Kennedy, 3 August 1949 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Pauline Harless died 23 August 2012 in Dunbar, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Orville Wade Harless was born on 6 July 1919 in West Virginia. He was the son of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship. Orville Wade Harless married Julia Frances McIntyre, daughter of Charles McIntyre and Effie Jones, 6 June 1942 in Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina.

     Orville Wade Harless died 14 March 1944 in Italy.

     Ida Harless was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship.

     Ida Harless died before 1970.

     Marie Harless was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship.

     Marie Harless died before 1970.

     Audrey Harless was born circa 1921 in West Virginia. She was the daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship.

     Audrey Harless died before 1970.

     Nev Mitchell was born circa 1911 in West Virginia. He married Carrie Harless, daughter of Francis Mathers Harless and Lake Erie Blankenship, 16 September 1938 in Emmett, Logan County, West Virginia.

     Basil Price was born circa 1900. He was the son of John Henry Price and Laura Elizabeth Via.

     Katherine Price was born circa 1903. She is the daughter of John Henry Price and Laura Elizabeth Via.

     Eva Elizabeth Price was born on 21 September 1915 in Virginia. She is the daughter of John Henry Price and Laura Elizabeth Via. Eva Elizabeth Price married James Alvin Lee 9 March 1934.

     James Alvin Lee was born circa 1915. He married Eva Elizabeth Price, daughter of John Henry Price and Laura Elizabeth Via, 9 March 1934.

     George Hurless was born on 27 April 1792 in Virginia. He was the son of Philip Harless and Milly Stanley. George Hurless married Susannah Lucy Leatherman, daughter of Michael Leatherman and Catherine Palmer, 11 March 1823 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

     George Hurless died 14 May 1867 in Coleta, Whiteside County, Illinois.

     Minnie L. Harless was born on 10 July 1914 in Shelby County, Alabama. She is the daughter of Clarence Earnest Harless and Rosa E. Littleton.

     Frances Harless was born in 1796. She was the daughter of Philip Harless and Milly Stanley. Frances Harless married Jacob D. Douglas February 1817.

     Susannah Lucy Leatherman was born on 30 November 1801. She was the daughter of Michael Leatherman and Catherine Palmer. Susannah Lucy Leatherman married George Hurless, son of Philip Harless and Milly Stanley, 11 March 1823 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

     Susannah Lucy Leatherman died 1 March 1878.

     Samuel Ferrel Hurless was born on 22 December 1823 in Holmes County, Ohio. He was the son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman. Samuel Ferrel Hurless married Catherine Malone, daughter of Elias Malone, 18 March 1847 in Holmes County, Ohio.

     Samuel Ferrel Hurless died 23 May 1884.

     Cephas M. Hurless was born on 24 October 1827. He was the son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman. Cephas M. Hurless married Tabitha Winters. Cephas M. Hurless married Elizabeth Overholtz 12 April 1848 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

     Cephas M. Hurless died 4 November 1884.

     Abner R. Hurless was born on 7 August 1829 in Holmes County, Ohio. He was the son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman. Abner R. Hurless married Elizabeth Kilmer 3 November 1852 in Holmes County, Ohio. Abner R. Hurless married Lottie E. Tinker, daughter of Oliver J. Tinker and C. P. Porter, 29 November 1888 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska.

     Catherine Hurless was born circa 1833 in Ohio. She was the daughter of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman.

     Parker Hurless was born on 22 July 1835 in Holmes County, Ohio. He was the son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman.

     Parker Hurless died 31 August 1919 in DePue, Bureau County, Illinois.
     On 6 June 1900 Parker Hurless was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Pike County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his wife, Minerva Jane Swearingen, his daughter, Mary Hurless.

     Martin Overholser Hurless was born in September 1843 in Holmes County, Ohio. He was the son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman. Martin Overholser Hurless married Minerva Jane Nance.

     Martin Overholser Hurless died 22 October 1929 in Cook County, Illinois.
     On 8 June 1900 Martin Overholser Hurless was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his wife, Minerva Jane Nance, his son, Elmer C. Hurless, Frank Emmett Hurless, Howard Leroy Hurless, Lester Clyde Hurless, Ralph Jay Hurless and Guy Cephas Hurless, his daughter, Nettie M. Hurless and Dora M. Hurless.

     Bernard Franklin Hurless was the son of John W. Hurless.

     Catherine Malone was born on 7 March 1832 in Ohio. She was the daughter of Elias Malone. Catherine Malone married Samuel Ferrel Hurless, son of George Hurless and Susannah Lucy Leatherman, 18 March 1847 in Holmes County, Ohio.

     Catherine Malone died 9 May 1898.

     George William Hurless was born on 12 December 1847 in Ohio. He was the son of Samuel Ferrel Hurless and Catherine Malone. George William Hurless married Deby Jane Mullinex. George William Hurless married Mary C. Dilling, daughter of John A. Dilling, 21 November 1894 in Benton County, Iowa.

     George William Hurless died 6 November 1927.

     Lucinda Hurless was born circa 1849 in Ohio. She was the daughter of Samuel Ferrel Hurless and Catherine Malone.

     Henry Harvy Harless was born on 14 December 1880 in Missouri. He was the son of James Taylor Harless and Sarah Louisa W. Davis. Henry Harvy Harless married Sarah Belle Carter, daughter of John Carter and Rebecca Jane Jackson, 20 July 1902 in Newton County, Arkansas.

     Henry Harvy Harless died 24 January 1954 in Dexter, Chaves County, New Mexico.
     On 15 January 1920 Henry Harvy Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Conway County, Arkansas. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Belle Harless, his son, Melby Henry Harless, his daughter, Vera Agnes Harless.

     On 7 April 1930 Henry Harvy Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Chaves County, New Mexico. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Belle Harless, his sons, James Ernest Harless, John Taylor Harless and Melby Henry Harless, his daughters, Violet Marie Harless and Verlene Lois Vogel Harless, his daughter-in-law, Anna Marie Smith, his grandson, Henry Earl Harless, his granddaughter, Anna Christine Harless.

     On 12 April 1940 Henry Harvy Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Dexter, Chaves County, New Mexico. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Belle Harless, his sons, James Ernest Harless and John Taylor Harless, his daughter, Nell Harless, his granddaughter, Anna Christine Harless.

     Verlene Lois Vogel Harless was born on 6 June 1921 in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Henry Harvy Harless and Sarah Belle Carter. Verlene Lois Vogel Harless married Howard Joseph Baumbach 19 June 1943 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.

     Verlene Lois Vogel Harless died 17 October 1988 in Indianola, Nebraska.

     Howard Joseph Baumbach was born on 1 June 1918. He married Verlene Lois Vogel Harless, daughter of Henry Harvy Harless and Sarah Belle Carter, 19 June 1943 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.

     Billie Joe Baumbach was born on 24 February 1948 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska. He is the son of Howard Joseph Baumbach and Verlene Lois Vogel Harless. Billie Joe Baumbach married Lynda Sue Budig 20 February 1971 in Indianola, Red Willow County, Nebraska.