Re: KERSEY-PAINTER - Kanawha Co. WV
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KERSEY-PAINTER - Kanawha Co. WV
Marieda Edens 9/21/02
My grandmother was Viola Leah Kersey, who married Richard Harrison Kelley in Kanawha County, W. Va. He was born in 1876, and I believe she was born around 1881 in Kanawha County.
She was an orphan, and we know nothing of her family. Her brother, Burton Kersey, drowned at age 22 in the Elk River at Charleston, on June 20, 1923, and I have a copy of the newspaper article about his accidental death. I would be glad to send it to you if you think we may have relatives in common.
The newspaper article says that Burton had an aunt living in Charleston, W. Va., named Mrs. D. E. Terhune. I have no idea who she is or what happened to her.
I believe my great grandfather was George Kersey, but that is all that I know. If you have any info that links our families, please share. Thanks!