Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
NameGeorge Perry MYERS 294,57,295,2
BirthDec 13, 1861, Monongalia Co., WV114,282,281,2
DeathFeb 9, 1932, Alma, McElroy Dist., Tyler Co., WV282,296,2
BurialBeechwood Cemetery, Alma, Tyler Co., WV282,57
Misc. Notes
1900 Census, Centreville Dist., Tyler Co., WV, p. 53b [next to father-in-law Jessie Grim]
208/210 Myers, George P., head, b. Dec. 1861, 38, married 17 yrs., b. WV, parents b. WV
Mariah J., wife, b. Sept. 1867, 32, married 17 yrs., b. WV, father b. PA, mother b. WV
Claud, son, b. Jan. 1882, 18, b. WV
Maud, dau., b. May 1884, 16, b. WV
Ottie M., dau., b. Mar. 1887, 16, b. WV
Clarence, son, b. Mar. 1889, 11, b. WV
Lexie, dau., b. Aug. 1891, 8, b. WV
Johnnie, son, b. Mar. 1895, 5, b. WV
Jessie, son, b. Mar. 1897, 3, b. WV

1910 Census, McElroy Dist., Tyler Co., WV, sheet 12A
238/238 Myers, George P., head, 48, 2nd marriage, m. 26 yrs., b. WV, parents b. WV
Mariah J., wife, 42, 1st marriage, m. 26 yrs., 6 children/6 survive, b. WV, parents b. WV
Clarence, son, 21, single, b. WV
Lexie D., dau., 18, single, b. WV
John, son, 15, single, b. WV
Jessie, son, 13, single, b. WV

1920 Census, McElroy Dist., Tyler Co., WV, sheet 13A
Middle Island Creek Road
272/272 Myers, Mariah, head, 52, b. WV, parents b. WV
George P., husband, 48, b. WV, parents b. WV, farming
John H., son, 24, single, b. WV, cleaning, gas company

1930 Census, McElroy Dist., Tyler Co., WV, sheet 10B
216/216 Myers, George P.., head, 68, b. WV, parents b. WV, farmer
Mariah, wife, 62, b. WV, father b. PA, mother b. WV
Adams, Bertha, servant, 29, b. WV, parents b. WV, servant, private home

From his obituary:
“George P. Myers of Alma died Tuesday forenoon Feburary 9, 1932. The immediate cause of his death was hemorrhage of the brain following flu and kidney complication. He had been sick about three weeks. Mr. Myers was a native of Sugar Creek, a son of the late Enos Myers and Lucinda Fetty Myers. He was born December 13, 1878, therefore was in his 71 year.
He was married to ‘Did’ Stealey and to this union is one son, Claud Myers of Bridgeway. His second wife was Jane Grimm of Bearsville. To this union are the following children, Mrs. Mansfield Ash of Alma, Mrs. Samuel Ferrell of West Union, C. L. Myers of Alma, John Myers of Shirely and Mrs. Arza Lemasters of Tyler City. One son, Jesse died in camp at the beginning of the World War.
He is survived also by sisters, Mrs. Mansfield Ash of Adonis and Mrs. John Allen of Wick.
Mr. Myers was a farmer and contractor and served this county one term as county commissioner. He was a public spirited citizen and was well known in this section of the state. Many years ago he united with the United Brethren Church and during the meeting this winter renewed his activities in church work.
Funeral services were held Thursday at two o’clock. Interment was in Beechwood Cemetery by director, Sellers.”57

Death Certificate
Name: George Perry Myers
Date/Place of death: Feb. 9, 1932, McElroy Dist., Tyler Co., WV
male, white, married
Date/Place of birth: Dec. 13, 1861, WV
Age: 70y, 1m, 26d
Father: Enos Myers, b. WV
Mother: Louisa Fetty, b. WV
Cause of death: brain tumor
Spouses
ChildrenClaud (1882-)
BirthSep 24, 1867, Tyler Co., WV114,282,281,152
DeathMay 25, 1954, Tyler Co., WV281
BurialBeechwood Cemetery, Alma, Tyler Co., WV294
FatherJesse L. GRIMM (1835-1924)
MotherPhoebe HAMILTON (1843-1925)
MarriageApr 15, 1883, Tyler Co., WV297,57
ChildrenBertha Maude (1884-1938)
 Ottie May/Kay (1887-1965)
 Lexie (1891-1963)
 John H. (1895-1971)
 Jesse Enos (1897-1918)
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