1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George Hajash'; Article; Page 193; submitted by George Hajash, 126 Mankin
Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
"...baptized 5 Sep 1920..."
"...served in WW II..."
"...moved from McDowell County in the 1930's..."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Stephen and Rosalia Hajash"; Article; Page 194; submitted by George Hajash,
126 Mankin Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by historianne; 19 Mar 2013.
" George Louis Hajash
Birth 25 Aug 1920
Elbert, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Aug 2012 (aged 92)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 106984899"Additional Information Posted:
"Obituary for George Louis Hajash
George Louis Hajash, 92, of Beckley died on August 28, 2012 at home following a long illness. Born on August 25, 1920 at Elbert, McDowell County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Stephen and Rozi Tajti Hajash, Hungarian immigrants."Mr. Hajash was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1938. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Army in New Caledonia, New Hebrides, and Guadalcanal. He was one of eight sons of Stephen and Rozi Hajash, seven of whom served in different branches of the armed forces in World War II of which he was very proud. Mr. Hajash lived the early days of his life in Elbert, WV, later in Glen Morgan WV, and lived over 70 years in Beckley, WV.
"Mr. Hajash was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Briguglio Hajash in 1988, one sister, Mary and six of his brothers, Joachim, John, Martin, Steve, Nick and Joe. He is survived by a daughter, Marlena Hajash Zsoldos and her husband, Phillip, and a son, Dr. G. Francis Hajash and his wife Patricia all of Beckley. Other survivors include one brother, Andrew of Largo, FL and two sisters, Rose Mary Fulford of Waycross GA, and Elizabeth Osborne and her husband Bob Osborne of Beckley. His surviving grandchildren include Robert J. Zsoldos and his wife Sonia of Columbus, OH, Andrew F-G. Zsoldos of New York City, NY, Christopher M. Zsoldos of Chicago, IL, and Alexandra K. Zsoldos of Charlotte, NC.
"After working in the coal mining industry as a coal hauling contractor, he went to work at the U.S. Postal Services as a letter carrier and clerk. He retired in 1985 after 30 years of federal service. Mr. Hajash was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Council 5657 Beckley WV, Loyal Order of Moose, Blue Jay Recreation Association, National Association of Letter Carriers, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans. He also served in the Knights of Columbus as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Beckley.
"He was a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and was instrumental in the building of the K of C Hall during his tenure as Grand Knight in 1977-78. The following two years he served as President of the Columbus Corporation, the governing body of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Assembly 1523 of the Knights.
"A funeral liturgy will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Monsignor Samuel Sacus as celebrant. A rite of committal will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, where he will be buried beside his true love Nancy. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Calfee Funeral Home on Friday, August 31st. A scripture prayer service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mr. Don Wise officiating. Members of the Knights of Columbus will serve as honor guards and pallbearers.
"Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George Hajash"; Article; Page 193; submitted by George Hajash, 126 Mankin
Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
"...died of cancer in May 1988..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George Hajash"; Article; Page 193; submitted by George Hajash, 126 Mankin
Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
"...baptized 12 Sep 1954..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George Hajash"; Article; Page 193; submitted by George Hajash, 126 Mankin
Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Stephen and Rosalia Hajash"; Article; Page 194; submitted by George Hajash,
126 Mankin Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Phillip Hagerman and Family"; Article; Page 192; submitted by Reva
Hagerman, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Connie Michelle Hagerman"; Article; Page 158; submitted by Reva
Hagerman, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Phillip Hagerman and Family"; Article; Page 192; submitted by Reva
Hagerman, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
Andy Hajash; age 23; born 3 Nov 1921 in Whipple, WV; living in East beckley, WV; son of Steve and
Rosie Hajash; married on 28 Jul 1945 in East Beckley, WV; Kathleen Painter; age 19; born 17 Mar
1926 in East Beckley, WV; living in East Beckley, WV; daughter of Homer and Ollie Painter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George Hajash'; Article; Page 193; submitted by George Hajash, 126 Mankin
Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
"...served in WW II..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Stephen and Rosalia Hajash"; Article; Page 194; submitted by George Hajash,
126 Mankin Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
Andy Hajash; age 23; born 3 Nov 1921 in Whipple, WV; living in East beckley, WV; son of Steve and
Rosie Hajash; married on 28 Jul 1945 in East Beckley, WV; Kathleen Painter; age 19; born 17 Mar
1926 in East Beckley, WV; living in East Beckley, WV; daughter of Homer and Ollie Painter.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11 feb 1920, Page 271B, Family #97.
Listed as Violet Steward, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Mitchell Stewart.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 480; WV Archives Website.
John Mosley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of _____; married on
30 Mar 1929 at Mcgraws, WV; Violet Stewart; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at McGraws,
WV; daighter of Mitch Stewart.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Violet Moseley
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1910
Death Date: 22 Jun 1998
Claim Date: 18 Mar 1972
SSN: 233661688 "
1. "Births Wyoming Co, WV.." Haga, 1856.
Birth of daughter Ardelia on 4 Feb 1856 to Rodah Shannon. Reported by Anna
Shannon, grandmother. (No father listed)
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rhoda Shannon Search, 28 Nov 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Ardelia A. Roach (sic, Shannon); married George Evans abt 1869.
3. West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Aa Roach
Gender: Female
Birth Date: abt 1856
Age: 15
Spouse's name: Geo Evans
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Age: 26
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1871
Marriage Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-043212; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnett Wayne Browning; age 34; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV; son of Arnett Preston and Velma Edna (Cook) Browning;
married on 29 Oct 1975 in Grundy, VA; Judy Ann Batt; maiden name, Myers; age 31; born 11 Jul 1944
in OH; divorced; this is her 5th marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV;
daughter of Everett and Melvena Lucille (Bullinger) Myers.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-043212; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arnett Wayne Browning; age 34; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV; son of Arnett Preston and Velma Edna (Cook) Browning;
married on 29 Oct 1975 in Grundy, VA; Judy Ann Batt; maiden name, Myers; age 31; born 11 Jul 1944
in OH; divorced; this is her 5th marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 327, Brenton, WV;
daughter of Everett and Melvena Lucille (Bullinger) Myers.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Parker; age 21; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Coalwood, WV; son of
James and Margaret; married on 27 Dec 1908 in Coalwood, WV; Ann Mahaffey; age 21; born in
Wilkes Co, NC; single; daughter of H.F. and R.E.
1. 1900 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Bonham's Voting Precinct; taken on 27 Jun 1900;
Page 40B; Image 28 of 29; Family #256/259.
Listed as Sarah A. Mahaffey; age 11; born in NC in May 1889; in household of father, Hiram F.Mahaffey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 101; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Parker; age 21; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Coalwood, WV; son of
James and Margaret; married on 27 Dec 1908 in Coalwood, WV; Ann Mahaffey; age 21; born in
Wilkes Co, NC; single; daughter of H.F. and R.E.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #6762; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Ann Parker; age 59 yrs, 11 mons, 24 days; born 11 May 1889 in NC; married; wife of John W.
Parker; living at Thacker, WV; daughter of Francis and Rebecca (Hudson, sic Hutchinson)) Mahaffey;
died 5 May 1948 at Thacker, WV; due to cancer of tongue; buried 7 May 1948 at Roderfield, WV;
informant, John W. Parker, Thacker, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Sarah Ann Parker; born in 1889; died in 1948; buried here; headstone photo shown; "ASLEEP IN JESUS".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 007393; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Eugene M. Parker; age 57; born 7 Mar 1911 in WV; single; never married; coal miner; SS#232-14-4135;
living at Premier, WV; son of John Wesley and Sarah Ann (Mahaffey) Parker; died 2 May 1968 in the
Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to uremia; congestive heart failure; buried 5 May 1968
in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant Loraine Belcoe, Premier, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 2 Jun 2012.
Eugene M. Parker; born 7 Mar 1911; died 2 May 1968; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Earling; E.D. 23-40; taken 9 __ 1940; Page 826A;
Image 19 of 50; Household #102.
Listed as Neline Smith; age 12; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school;in household of
step-father, Howard Carter.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 002115; WV Archives Website.
Nellene Lena Hatfield; age 32; born 3 Mar 1928 in Man, WV; married; housewife; living at RFD Rt 52,
Gilbert, WV; daughter of Curtis and Hulda (Carter) Smith; died 17 Feb 1961 in St. Lukes Hospital,
Bluefield, WV; due to severe uremia caused by urteral menistration with sprading carcinoma of
cervix; buried 20 Feb 1961 in Hatfield Cemetery, Gilbert, WV; informant, Ray Hatfield, Gilbert, WV.
1. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatrice C Wray
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1927
Birth Place: Kingston, Fayette, W V
Birth County: Fayette
Father: P F Wray
Mother: Vinne Mobes
FHL Film Number: 584756"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatrice Christrine Wray
[Beatrice C Underwood]
[Beatrice Craddock]
[Beatrice Conner]
[B Conner]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1927
Birth Place: Kinston Faye, West Virginia
[Kingston, West Virginia]
Death Date: Sep 1993
Father: Ferd Wray
Mother: Sa V Mabe
SSN: 236464011
Notes: Jul 1948: Name listed as BEATRICE CHRISTRINE WRAY;
Jun 1959: Name listed as BEATRICE C UNDERWOOD;
Jun 1961: Name listed as BEATRICE C CRADDOCK;
Oct 1967: Name listed as BEATRICE CHRISTINE CONNER;
30 Sep 1993: Name listed as B CONNER"