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     Van Lemuel Harless was born on 14 December 1891 in Delong, Martin County, Kentucky. He was the son of Elisha Harless and Lucinda Scaggs. Van Lemuel Harless married Mary Belle Wolfe 10 April 1915 in Inez, Martin County, Kentucky.

     Van Lemuel Harless died 14 September 1981.
     On 21 January 1920 Van Lemuel Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in John Davis, Martin County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Belle Harless, his son, Clarence Harless and Dewey Dean Harless.

     On 5 April 1930 Van Lemuel Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Peter Cove Branch, John Davis, Martin County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Belle Wolfe, his son, Clarence Harless, Dewey Dean Harless, Roy V. G. Harless, Wheatley Charles Harless, Frank James Harless and Leo Alvin Harless.

     On 4 April 1940 Van Lemuel Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1940 Federal Census in Peter Cove Branch, John Davis, Martin County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary Belle Harless, his sons, Clarence Harless, Dewey Dean Harless, Roger V. Harless, Wheatley Charles Harless, Frank James Harless, Leo Alvin Harless, Lunda P. Harless, George C. Harless and Robert T. Harless, his daughters, Myrtle Harless and Shirley T. Harless.

     Myrtle Harless was born on 19 May 1931 in Martin County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Van Lemuel Harless and Mary Belle Wolfe. Myrtle Harless married Johnson Carroll Preece, son of Emmons Preece and Martha Johnson.

     Myrtle Harless died 23 March 2024.

     Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper was born on 22 April 1851 in Giles County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Fleming H. Carper and Nancy Ann Martin. Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper married Lindsey Epison Smith 26 January 1869 in Roane County, West Virginia.

     Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper died 1901 in Roane County, West Virginia.

     Lindsey Epison Smith married Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper, daughter of Fleming H. Carper and Nancy Ann Martin, 26 January 1869 in Roane County, West Virginia.

     Lindsey Fleming Smith was born on 15 June 1890 in Newton, Roane County, West Virginia. He was the son of Lindsey Epison Smith and Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper. Lindsey Fleming Smith married Roxie Ellen Nida, daughter of Hezekiah Nida and Ella Patton, 28 March 1915 in Roane County, West Virginia.

     Lindsey Fleming Smith died 11 December 1960 in Roane County, West Virginia.
     On 5 January 1920 Lindsey Fleming Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Roane County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Roxie Ellen Nida, his son, Clyde M. Smith, his daughters, Golda M. Smith and Georgia Smith.

     On 9 April 1930 Lindsey Fleming Smith was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Roane County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Roxie Ellen Nida, his sons, Clyde M. Smith, Theodore W. Smith and Lindsey Smith Jr, his daughters, Golda M. Smith and Georgia Smith.

     Roxie Ellen Nida was born on 5 September 1899 in Osbornes Mills, Roane County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Hezekiah Nida and Ella Patton. Roxie Ellen Nida married Lindsey Fleming Smith, son of Lindsey Epison Smith and Nancy Lydia Josephine Carper, 28 March 1915 in Roane County, West Virginia.

     Anna Marie Harless was born in April 1822 in Germany. She married Auguste Arland circa 1851.

     Catharine Harless was born circa 1838 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Mary B. Harless.

     Margaret A. Victoria Fillinger was born on 19 August 1843 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Mary B. Harless.

     Margaret A. Victoria Fillinger died 12 August 1915 in Boone County, West Virginia.

     Mary B. Fillinger was born in March 1854 in Virginia. She was the daughter of John H. Fillinger and Mary B. Harless. Mary B. Fillinger married Oliver Vanworth Atkins, son of William Adkins and Elizabeth Halstead, 6 January 1879 in Boone County, West Virginia.

     Mary B. Fillinger died 23 December 1928 in Foster, Boone County, West Virginia. Bert Lee Atkins gave the information for the death certificate.
     On 6 June 1900 Mary B. Atkins was listed as the wife of Oliver Vanworth Atkins in the 1900 Federal Census in Boone County, West Virginia. [S] was listed as the wife of Oliver Vanworth Atkins in the 1920 Federal Census in Boone County, West Virginia.

     John Lewis Fillinger was born in October 1855 in Virginia. He was the son of John H. Fillinger and Mary B. Harless.

     John Lewis Fillinger died 7 April 1930 in Andrew, Boone County, West Virginia.
     On 11 June 1900 John Lewis Fillinger was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Boone County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Ellen Fillinger, his son, Mark J. Fillinger and James Henry Fillinger, his daughter, Mary Lucretia Fillinger, Clara Vesta Fillinger, Grace E. Fillinger, Frances Olive Fillinger and Halla Susan Fillinger.

     On 23 January 1920 John Lewis Fillinger was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Droddy Creek, Boone County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Ellen Fillinger, his son, James Henry Fillinger, his daughters, Grace E. Fillinger, Frances Olive Fillinger and Halla Susan Fillinger.

     Archibald Michelle Arland was born on 26 March 1864 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. He was the son of Auguste Arland and Anna Marie Harless.

     Archibald Michelle Arland died 14 December 1927 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas.

     John Williams was born circa 1795 in Virginia. He married Mary Hall.

     Mary Hall was born circa 1795. She married John Williams.

     Jerusha Williams was born circa 1835 in Washington County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Williams and Mary Hall. Jerusha Williams married Elisha E. Harless, son of Abraham Harless and Lucinda Davenport, circa 1850.

     Jerusha Williams died 2 July 1922 in Washington County, Virginia.

     Elisha E. Harless was born in February 1830 in Virginia. He was the son of Abraham Harless and Lucinda Davenport. Elisha E. Harless married Jerusha Williams, daughter of John Williams and Mary Hall, circa 1850.
     On 13 June 1900 Elisha E. Harless was listed as a head of household on the 1900 Federal Census in Washington County, Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Jerusha Williams, his son, Samuel Milton Harless, his daughter-in-law, Sarah M. Arnold, his granddaughter, Cora Leaner Harless and Ruth Margaret Harless.

     Ezra Otto Canterbury was born on 28 October 1891 in Foster, Boone County, West Virginia. He was the son of George Franklin Canterbury and Clara Anna Harless. Ezra Otto Canterbury married Myrtle M. Atkins, daughter of Ryland F. Atkins and Octavia Hardwick, August 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Ezra Otto Canterbury died 6 September 1972 in Marmet, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
     On 7 April 1930 Ezra Otto Canterbury was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Marmet, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Myrtle M. Atkins, his daughter, Myrtle Ruth Canterbury.

     Myrtle M. Atkins was born circa 1892 in West Virginia. She was the daughter of Ryland F. Atkins and Octavia Hardwick. Myrtle M. Atkins married Ezra Otto Canterbury, son of George Franklin Canterbury and Clara Anna Harless, August 1912 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Myrtle M. Atkins died 8 June 1971 in St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Myrtle Ruth Canterbury was born on 6 March 1923 in West Virginia. She is the daughter of Ezra Otto Canterbury and Myrtle M. Atkins.

     Ryland F. Atkins married Octavia Hardwick.

     Octavia Hardwick married Ryland F. Atkins.

     Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. was born on 20 October 1893 in Foster, Boone County, West Virginia. He was the son of George Franklin Canterbury and Clara Anna Harless. Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. married Georgia Mae Taylor, daughter of William A. Taylor and Anna Mary Virginia Gallion, May 1916 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. died 7 March 1948 in Marmet, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
     On 7 January 1920 Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. was listed as a head of household on the 1920 Federal Census in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Georgia Mae Taylor.

     On 3 April 1930 Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. was listed as a head of household on the 1930 Federal Census in Marmet, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Also living in the household were his wife, Georgia Mae Taylor, his daughters, Lois Ann Canterbury and Geraldine Mae Canterbury.

     Georgia Mae Taylor was born circa 1896 in West Virginia. She was the daughter of William A. Taylor and Anna Mary Virginia Gallion. Georgia Mae Taylor married Merity Omer Canterbury Sr., son of George Franklin Canterbury and Clara Anna Harless, May 1916 in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Merity Omer Canterbury Jr. was born on 15 May 1921. He was the son of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor.

     Merity Omer Canterbury Jr. died 17 May 1924.

     Geraldine Mae Canterbury was born in April 1924. She is the daughter of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor.

     Lois Ann Canterbury was born on 24 November 1925. She was the daughter of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor.

     Lois Ann Canterbury died 25 July 1931 in Marmet, Boone County, West Virginia.

     Doris Sue Canterbury was born in August 1930. She is the daughter of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor.

     Carol Laurene Canterbury was born in March 1933. She is the daughter of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor. Carol Laurene Canterbury married Glenn Cheatwood Searls, son of William Searls and Ada Oakes, 1951.

     William A. Taylor married Anna Mary Virginia Gallion.

     Anna Mary Virginia Gallion married William A. Taylor.

     Glenn Cheatwood Searls is the son of William Searls and Ada Oakes. Glenn Cheatwood Searls married Carol Laurene Canterbury, daughter of Merity Omer Canterbury Sr. and Georgia Mae Taylor, 1951.

     Connie Ann Searls was born in May 1952. She is the daughter of Glenn Cheatwood Searls and Carol Laurene Canterbury.

     Thomas Glenn Searls was born in February 1954. He is the son of Glenn Cheatwood Searls and Carol Laurene Canterbury.

     Brooks Kevin Searls was born in September 1965. He is the son of Glenn Cheatwood Searls and Carol Laurene Canterbury.

     Andrew Meredith Searls was born in August 1968. He is the son of Glenn Cheatwood Searls and Carol Laurene Canterbury.

     William Searls married Ada Oakes.

     Ada Oakes married William Searls.

     Wademan Canterbury married Stacy Bennet.