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Comley George Abraham [Male] b. JUL 1869 Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire Co., England - d. 14 MAR 1930 Madison Run, Orange Co., VA

Phebe Comley Sherier Havens, dau. of William Henry Sherier & Martha Walker, b. 1874, d. 1967, m1 George Abraham Comley (1869-1930), m2 Forrest E. Havens; buried in Section J, Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. (www.findagrave.com)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.01) Arlington Dist., Alexandria Co., VA - ED 1, Sh 15B, Ln 51, 298/304
- Conley (sic), George A. Head, 30 year old white male, born July 1869, married 6 years. He & parents born in England. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Dairyman, Farm Schedule #99. Renting his farm home.
-----, Phebe. Wife, 25 year old white female, born Aug 1874, married 6 years. Had 3 children, all living. Born in Maryland, father in Germany, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Frances G. Daughter (sic), 5 year old white female, born Dec 1894. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Maryland.
-----, Louis V. Son (sic), 3 year old white male, born Aug 1897. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Maryland.
-----, Charles. Son, 5/12 year old white male, born Jany 1899. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Maryland.
- (1 Boarder)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.12) Arlington Dist., Alexandria Co., VA - ED 9, Sh 29(195)A, Ln 41, 619/660
- Comley, George A. Head, 40 year old white male, in this his first marriage 16 years. He & parents born in England. Emigrated in 1890, is naturalized. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupaiton Florist in Flower Planter business, working on Own Account. Renting his farm home, Farm Schedule #7.
-----, Phoebe. Wife, 35 year old white female, in this her first marriage 16 years. Had 4 children, all living. Born in Maryland, father at sea, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Francis. Son , 15 year old white male. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.
-----, Louise. Daughter, 13 year old white female. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.
-----, Milton. Son, 10 year old white male. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.
-----, Lillian. Daughter, 7 year old white female. Born in Virginia, father in England, mother in Virginia, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.02.19) Washington Dist., Alexandria Co., VA - ED 15, Sh 39(266)A, Ln 31, ?/822
- Comley, George A. Head, 50 year old married white male, has a mortgage on his home. Can read & write, speaks English. Immigrated 1874, has been naturalized. He & parents born in England. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Pheobe. Wife, 45 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Maryland, father at sea, mother in Virginia.
-----, Francis G. Son, 25 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother (sic) born in Virginia, father in England.
-----, Victoria L. Daughter, 23 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother (sic) born in Virginia, father in England.
-----, Milton A. Son, 20 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother (sic) born in Virginia, father in England.
-----, Lillian R. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother (sic) born in Virginia, father in England.

. . . . . . . . C O M L E Y
GEORGE A. . . . . . . | . G. FRANCIS
1869 - 1930 . . . . . . . | .1894 - 1931
PHEBE COMLEY . . | . M. REITA
HAVENS . . . . . . . . . | . 1905 - 1983
1874 - 1967 . . . . . . . | . LILLIAN R. SHENK
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . 1902 - 1986
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . V. LOUISE WILSON
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . 1897 - 1994


Grave Marker at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. He was born in1869 at Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire, England, died in 1930 at Madison Run, Orange Co., VA. (www.findagrave.com)

Geo. A. Comley died 14 March 1930. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

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Phebe Comley Sherier Havens, dau. of William Henry Sherier & Martha Walker, b. 1874, d. 1967, m1 George Abraham Comley (1869-1930), m2 Forrest E. Havens; buried in Section J, Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. (www.findagrave.com)

At Waldwick, N.J., Nov. 28, 1936, Mabelle White Higham, wife of DeForrest E. Havens. Services Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 2:30 P.M., at her late residence, Wyckoff Av. (Ancestry.com* - image of Death Notice of 29 Nov 1936 in the New York Times.)

Page 40 of the List of U.S. Citizens aboard the S.S. Rex, sailing from Genoa on 6 Oct 1937, arriving at Port of New York on 14 Oct 1937, includes the following:
- Line 15 - Havens, Eugene, 65 years old, born 11.20.1871 at Southampton, N.Y., residing in Waldwick, N.J.
- Line 16 - Havens, Phebe, 64 years of age, born 8.1.1874 at Linden, MD, residing at "Same as above."

DeForrest Eugene Havens, white male, died in Pinellas Co., FL in 1947. (Ancestry.com* - Florida Death Index)

Identified in wife Phebe's obituary of 1967 (see her Notes).

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Francis Comley, born 1894, died 28 Feb 1931. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

George Francis Comley of Clarendon, Va. registered for the draft at Clarendon, Alex. Co., VA on 5 June 1917. He was White, single, born 12 Dec 1894 at Clarendon, Va. Occupation Automobile mechanic at Clarendon Garage, Clarendon, VA. Was a Private in H. Sch. Cadets for 1 year in D.C. Described as of medium height & build, blue eyes, brown hair, not bald, was disable due to "Broken arm." Form #2364, Card #104. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



Left to right:
- Unknown male
- George Francis Comley
- Marian Reita McKinneyComley
- Eugenia McKinney
- Unknown female
- Vernetta "Nettie" Green McKinney (Reita's mother)
- George Addison McKinney (Reita's father)
- Not pictured: Reita's youngest sister, Betty Ann McKinney Day.
(Wedding photo & information courtesy of Turia A. Day, daughter-in-law of Betty Ann McKinney Day.)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.11) Lee Highway, Washington Dist., Arlington Co., VA - ED 18, Sh 12(247)A, Ln 42, 342B/377 (George's mother is at 342D/379)
- Comley, George F. Head, 34 year old married white male, first married at 29, owns his non-farm home valued at $9,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Virginia, father in England. Occupation Manager at Florist Shop, drawing wages. Not a war veteran.
-----, Marion R. Wife, 25 year old married white female, first married at 20. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Marion F. Daughter, 3 year old white female. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, Geo. R. Son, 7/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.

On Saturday, February 28, 1931, at his residence, Leeway, Va., GEORGE FRANCIS, beloved husband of Reita F. Comley and son of the late George A. Comley, aged thirty-six years.
- Funeral from his late residence on Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Interment at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington County, Va. (Ancestry.com* - image of Death Notice in The Washington Post of 2 Mar 1931)

See father's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

George Francis Comley, son of George Abraham Comley & Phebe Sherier, husband of Marian Reita McKinney (1905-1983). (www.findagrave.com)

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Victoria Louise Comley Wilson, born 13 Jan 1897, died 17 Jan 1994. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries, husband's Notes for 1930 entry.

See father's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

Named as Mrs. V. Louise Wilson in mother's obituary of 1967 (see her Notes), and brother Milton's obituary of 1971 (see his Notes).

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See father's Notes for 1900 (as "Charles") through 1920 Federal Census entries, mother's Notes for 1930 entry.

Milton Harding Comley of 1 E. Falls Church, Alex. Co., Va. registered for the draft at Alexandria Co., VA on 12 Sept 1918. He was White, 18 years old, born 16 Jan 1900 in USA. Occupation Farmer, working for George A. Comley of same address. Nearest relative was mother, Pheobe Comley of same address. Described as of medium height & build, gray eyes, black hair, no impairments. Serial No. 1564, Order No. a3035. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:


1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.05.31) 2405 North Harrison St., Arlington Co., VA - ED 7-6, Sh 70(76)A, Ln 24, #445
- Comley, Milton H. Head, 40 year old married white male, school code H-1, born in Virginia, owns his farm home valued at $5,000. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 80 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Florist in Horticulture business (employer). Worked 52 weeks in 1939 with no salary; had >$50 other income.
-----, Marie. Wife, 40 year old married white female, school code 8, born in New York. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 48 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Florist's Helper in Horticulture business, non-paid. Worked 52 weeks in 1939 with no salary; had >$50 other income.
-----, Milton H., Jr. Son, 12 year old single white male, school code 6, born in Virginia. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935.
-----, Phoebe Marie Ann. Daughter, 6 year old white female, born in Virginia. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935.

Named in mother's obituary of 1967 (see her Notes).

On Friday, November 5, 1971, at Arlington Hospital, MILTON H. COMLEY of 6156 Tompkins Dr., McLean, Va., beloved husband of Virginia D. Comley; father of Milton H. Comley, Jr. (Tim), and Mrs. Marie Ann Williams; brother of Mrs. V. Louise Wilson and Mrs. Lillian R. Shenk. He also is survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ives Funeral Home, 2847 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 8, at 11 a.m. Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery. (Ancestry.com* - image of Death Notice, The Washington Post, Times Herald, published 7 Nov 1971)

Milton Comley, SSN 578-01-5371
Born 16 Jan 1900
Issued DC (before 1951)
Last Residence 22101, McLean, Fairfax Co., VA
Died Nov 1971
(SSDI*)

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Lillian R. Shenk, born 1 Aug 1902, died 26 Sept 1986. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, mother's Notes for 1930 entry.

See father's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

Named as Mrs. Lillian R. Shenk in mother's obituary of 1967 (see her Notes), and sister Lillian's obituary of 1971 (see her Notes).

Lillian Shenk, SSN 225-64-2099
Born 1 Aug 1902
Issued VA (1963)
Last Residence 22207, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA
Died Sept 1986
(SSDI*)

On September 26, 1986 at Arlington Hospital, LILLIAN R. SHENK of Arlington, Va.; sister of V. Louise Wilson; survived by four nephews and two nieces. Friends may call at the IVES-PEARSON FUNERAL HOMES, 2847 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va. on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, September 30 at 11 a.m. Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Organ Fund. (Ancestry.com* - image of Death Notice in the Washington [DC] Post of 29 Sept 1986)

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See mother-in-law's Notes for 1930 & 1940 Federal Census entries.

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See paternal grandmother's Notes for 1930 & 1940 Federal Census entries.

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See husband's Notes for wedding photograph and for1930 Federal Census entry.

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.05.22) 5303 Lee Highway, Arlington Co., VA - ED 7-6, Sh 69(75)A, Ln 31, #448
- Comley, Marion Reita. Head, 34 year old widowed white female, school code 6, born in Virginia, owns her non-farm home valued at $7,000. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 48 hours during week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Designer in Florist business, drawing private wages. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,200; no other income.
-----, Marion Frances. Daughter, 14 year old white female, school code H-1, attended school last week, born in Virginia. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935.
-----, George Richard. Son, 10 year old white male, school code 4, attended school last week, born in Virginia. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935.

See father-in-law's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

Marian Reita McKinney, b. 8 Nov 1905 in Virginia, d. Nov 1983 in Virginia, daughter of Vernetta "Nettie" Green (1881-1968) & George A. McKinney (1876-1947), wife of George Francis Comley. She was the oldest of five sisters (Georgia Lee McKinney Nance Taggett, Eugenia McKinney Adrian, Mildrede Bond McKinney Myers & Betty Ann McKinney Day)(www.findagrave.com)

Marion Comley, SSN 577-07-5458
Born 8 Nov 1904
Issued DC (before 1951)
Last Residence 22180, Vienna, Fairfax Co., VA
Died Nov 1983
(SSDI*)

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See father's Notes for 1930 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1940 entry.

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See father's Notes for 1930 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1940 entry.

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Roy Louis Wilson of 2525 Wis. Ave. N.W., Washington, DC registered for the draft at Pct. 7, Washington, DC on 5 June 1917. He was single, Caucasian, 23 years of age, born 20 May 1894 in Washington, DC. Occupation Florist at Industrial House School, DC Government, Washington, DC. Described as of medium height & build, grey eyes, black hair, not bald, no impairments. Form 1302, Card 450. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.11) Lee Highway, Washington Dist., Arlington Co., VA - ED 18, Sh 12(247)A, Ln 46, 342C/378 (Louise's brother is at 342B/377 and mother at 342D/379)
- Wilson, Roy L. Head, 35 year old married white male, first married at 25, owns his non-farm home valued at $12,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in DC, parents in Illinois. Occupation Clerk at Fed. Reserve(?), drawing wages. Veteran of W.W.
-----, Louise V. Wife, 33 year old married white female, first married at 23. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother born in Virginia, father in England. Occupation None.
-----, Leroy G. Son, 6 year old white male, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & mother born in Virginia, father in DC. Occupation None.
-----, Robert A. Son, 4 year old white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in DC. Occupation None.

Roy Louis Wilson of Veterans Administration, Kecoughtan, VA. registered for the draft at Elizabeth City County, VA on 27 April 1942. He was 47 years old, born 20 May 1894 in Washington, DC. Person knowing his whereabouts was Mrs. Chas. G. Ponickan, 7515 Morningside Dr., Washington, DC. Described as White, 5' 9" tall, 170 pounds, hazel eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion. Serial No. u2511. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War II Draft Registration Card)

Roy Louis Wilson, Service No. 164 66 46, born 20 May 1894, enlisted in U.S. Navy on 15 Dec 1917, separated 30 Sept 1921, died 25 Dec 1952 buried at Valhalla Burial Park, 3200 Old St. Louis Road, Belleville IL. Application submitted for a flat bronze marker was maed by Sophie G. Wilson, 514 Court St. Belleville, IL on 8 March 1954 & received 27 April 1954. Marker was ordered 7 July 1954. (Ancestry.com* - image of Application for Headstone or Marker, OMC Form 646)

Roy Wilson died 25 Dec 1952. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

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Leroy Wilson, born 4 June 1923, died 23 May 2005. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1930 Federal Census entry.


Grave Marker in Section J, Lot 424, Site 12 of Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.

- Leroy George Wilson was born June 4, 1923 in Leway, Fairfax County, Virginia; son of Roy Louis Wilson & Victoria Louise Comley He died May 23, 2005 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
- Leroy George Wilson married Norda Joseline Bobo (d/o Ernest Beaman Bobo & Maude Layfette Hart)June 5, 1943 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. The marriage ended in divorce abt 1976. They had one child: Victoria Anne Wilson. (Photos & information from www.findagrave.com)

Leroy G. Wilson
Born 4 June 1923
Issued VA (before 1951)
Last Residence 22407, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co., VA
Died 23 May 2005
(SSDI*)

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Robert Ashton Wilson, born 12 Aug 1925, died 17 May 2007. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1930 Federal Census entry.

Robert A. Wilson
Born 12 Aug 1925
Issued VA (before 1951)
Last Residence 22485, King George, King George Co., VA
Died 17 May 2007
(SSDI*)

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Named in husband's obituary (see his Notes).

JOSELINE BOBO
WILSON
JUNE 6, 1913
AUG. 12, 1993


Grave Marker at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX.

- Norda Joseline Bobo Wilson was born 06 Jun 1913 in Jefferson, Marion County, TX; d/o Ernest Beaman Bobo & Maude Layfette Hart Bobo. She married Leroy George Wilson 5 Jun 1943 in Tyler, Smith County, TX (they divorced in 1976 in Arlington, Virginia). She died 12 Aug 1993 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.
- Joseline & Leroy had one daughter - Victoria Anne "Vicki" Wilson (m Buford Douglas Hunnicutt).

Joseline Bobo Wilson died 12 Aug 1993. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

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See father's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

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On Wednesday, February 1, 1984, at the Fairfax Nursing Center, VIRGINIA DODD CONLEY of McLean, Va., sister of David L. Dodd, Falmouth, Me. Also survived by three nieces and two nephews. Friends may call at the IVES-PEARSON FUNERAL HOME, 2847 Wilson blvd., Arlington, Va. on Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, February 3, at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. (Ancestry.com* - image of Death Notice, The Washington [DC] Post of 2 Feb 1984)

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Inferred from wife's married name (see her Notes)

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OUR CHILDREN
CATHERINE ROSINA
HENRY ALVIN
CHARLES HENRY
MARY JOSEPHINE
IRVING CHARLES


Grave Marker in Section 15 of Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC; is on the reverse of engravings for their parents. (Coughlin*)

She was not with the family at the 1860 Federal Census.

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See sister Catherine's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

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