John 'Scott & Mary Grace
DeBrular operated a filling station and a restaurant in Greenwood. On May
18, 1934 Frank Dotson ate dinner there.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 257
Rosetta Margaret "Maggie" Dotson passed away on June 27, 1934 of a heart
attack. Funeral services were held at the home. Burial was at the Greenwood
Cemetery.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 261
The school paper points out the since the books in the old library was
destroyed there has not been any cases of Scarlet Fever. They ask all to do
what they can to make a special effort to keep the new library free of
communicable germs.
The Greenwood School News June 11, 1934 - Volume 1, #10
The school year of 1934 has for students the following.
1st grade; Teacher - Miss Mabel Ramsey, Donna Lee McCullough, Joe Sells,
Barbara Jane Hudkins, Margaret Richards, Naomi Doak, Corma Lee Pernell, Lena
Waldo, Ruth Hill, Gerald Brown, Keith Griffin and Gerald Fleming.
2nd grade; Teacher - Miss Mabel Ramsey, Junior Adams, Alfred Adams, Dilly
Sayre, Ella Sells, Junior Doak, Carlton Boyce, Helen Knight, Glen
Cunningham, Charles Wolfe, Alton Williamson, Chester Richards and Denzil
Thompson.
3rd grade; Teacher - Miss Gladys Boyce, Charles Lee Sturm, June Hardman,
Jean Woofter, Virgil Thompson, Howard Richards, Aleca Williamson, Jean Doak,
Mary Ellen Doak, Maxine McCullough, Bobby Griffin and Agnes Williamson.
4th grade; Teacher - Miss Gladys Boyce; Foster Waldo, Bill Waldo, Ruth
Ellifritt, Kenneth Dotson, Dorothy Cumberledge, Andrew Doak and Ruby
Fleming.
5th grade; Teacher - Mrs. Freda (Wint) Hill, Leland Pernell, James Gilmore,
Charles Sheets, Joe Ellifritt, Hugh Fleming, Edwin Darnell, Mary Margaret
Ellifritt, Vivian McCullough, Roxie Dotson, Dorothy Hardman and Ruby
Fleming.
6th grade; Teacher - Mrs. Freda (Wint) Hill, Harold Wilson, Ross Boyce,
Nellie Richards, Ross Wolfe, Emalene Ellifritt, Mary Agnes Gatrell, Hayward
Adams, James Knight, Russell Wilson, Robert Doak, Ernest Bee and Adron
Williamson.
7th grade; Teacher - William Rollins - Principal, Ella Loise Nutter, Homer
Mason, Ora Doak, Carrol Nutter, Mary Evelyn Davis, Opal Dotson, Pauline
McCullough, Betty Waldo, Eugene Wilson, Alba Doak, Juanita Doak and John
Sheets.
8th grade; Teacher - William Rollins - Principal, Marion Waldo, Vera Cogar,
Lucille Wilson, James Duckworth, Franklin McCullough, Maurine Hudkins, Eva
Gilmore, Bulah Wiseman, Virginia Garner, Marshall Doak and Harold Ellifritt.
The Greenwood School News September 29, 1934 - Volume 2, page 1
The school newsletter reports that each morning they have been reading a few
verses from the New Testament. Many have been trying to name all 27 books in
the New Testament. This is not a compulsory event but many have chosen to
participate.
The Greenwood School News September 29, 1934 - Volume 2, page 4
The school newsletter reports that squirrel season opened Monday. It reports
that the squirrels have a good chance to live and be healthy.
The Greenwood School News September 29, 1934 - Volume 2, page 6
In the Local News portion of the School newsletter it tell that some
teachers from the Summit school along with upper and lower Greenwood schools
attended a teachers conference in West Union.
The Greenwood School News September 29, 1934 - Volume 2, page 7
The school newsletter states that they are confident of reaching their goal
of 150 subscribers before the end of the month. The cost is still 25 cents
per year.
The Greenwood School News September 29, 1934 - Volume 2, page 5
The school newsletter states that the Board of Education is going to build a
fire escape.
The Greenwood School News November 15, 1934 - Volume 2, page 8
Mathias Young passed away on January 26, 1935. He was buried in Salem. He
owned a large general-purpose store near the railroad in Greenwood. He was a
very successful and prosperous businessman and the President of the County
Commission of Doddridge County for several years.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 281
Duane Scott Ellifritt was born to the union of Victor and Gussie Hudkins
Ellifritt on February 12, 1935.
Book 4 Page 55 Doddridge County
Reginald Rochester Dotson passed to the other side on September 22, 1935 in
Pennsboro, Ritchie County. He and Margaret are at rest in the Greenwood
cemetery.
The school newsletter states that the school will have 2 new teachers this
year. They are Miss Chelsa Ashburn, who taught at Arnolds Creek School last
year. She will teach the 5th & 6th grades and Miss Edna C. Lowther, who was
the Assistant County Superintendent last year, will be teaching the 3rd &
4th grades. Miss Mabel Ramsey and William Rollins will have the same
positions as last year.
The Greenwood School News September 30, 1935 - Volume 3, #1, page 2
Reverend & Mrs. David Sayre are moving this week to Smithburg. Reverend &
Mrs. Hollingsworth of Reedy will be their replacement.
The Greenwood School News September 30, 1935 - Volume 3, page 6
The school newsletter states that the excavating at the school house is
progressing nicely. Was this in preparation for placing the basement under
the school?
The Greenwood School News December 1, 1935 - page 8
William Henry Dotson assumes the ownership of Dotson’s store in Greenwood on
November 1, 1935. The following parties gave consent to this transfer. Ira &
Ethel Dotson, Mary Lillian & W.R. Dotson, Ella K. & H.K. Hewitt, Gussie E. &
C.H. Waldo and Edith & C.O. Halterman.
Book 94, Page 151 - 155 November 1, 1935 Doddridge County
The school newsletter states that they are moving the school building back
to its new location and have drilled a new water well.
The Greenwood School News March 1, 1936 - page 8
Francis Jerleen (Jerleen) Dotson passed to the other side on April 21, 1936.
His parents were Michael and Eliza Davis Dotson. He is buried in the
Greenwood Cemetery.
Book 4 Page 45 Doddridge County
Lulu & M.E. Dotson sold property located in Greenwood on June 3, 1936, to
Fred Kiger for $250. The deed states that the Tripple Oil Company already
owned an adjoining lot.
Book 89, Page 7 July 6, 1936 Doddridge County
The store of W.H. Dotson was built by Rex Collins in 1938. At one time there
was an inscription above the door that read “Built by Rex Collins 1938 for
W.H. Dotson”.
Dotson Land Grants by James M. Dotson Page 68
Charles Porter DeBrular loaned W.H. Dotson the funds to improve the store
and make necessary improvements. Information provided by Donnie Dewayne
DeBrular
There was a vote held on February 21, 1939 concerning a new schoolhouse.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page ???
Arieus E. Dotson passed away on March 5, 1939 he was the brother of Francis
Jerleen Dotson.
Book 5 Page 42 Doddridge County
William Anthony Mason passed to the others side on May 10, 1939. His parents
were Jacob A. Mason and Jane Wilson.
Book 5, Page 110 Doddridge County
The store of Victor Ellifritt was broken into on June 11, 1939. All the tax
pennies ($4.00) were taken. From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 –
1946 Page 418
Grandpa Jones & Grandsons performed at the school on October 23, 1939 and
again on January 9, 1942. From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 –
1946 Page 428
The funeral service for Ralph Boyce was conducted at Greenwood on August 2,
1940. Burial was at Salem and the ministers were Rev Hollingsworth and C.L.
Sayre.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 450
Clyde Dotson started on his job as County Truant Officer on September 3,
1940.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 453
There was a dinner at the Greenwood School for retired Hope employees on
September 11, 1940. Most likely it was the Ladies Aid Society that served
the meal. They cleared $25.00. The Carnegie Natural Gas company also held
their yearly dinners here.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 454
Clyde Dotson and Clint Williams registered men for military service on
October 16, 1940.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 457
Addie Jane Pickens passed to the other side on March 18, 1941. This record
shows that she was a Practical Nurse and was born in Harrisville. She was a
mid-wife and delivered many of the babies in this area. Her parents were
John and Mary Wells Cornell. She was buried in the Greenwood cemetery on
March 21, 1941. The record shows that she was a widow.
Book 5, Page 134 Doddridge County
Some members of the community painted the Greenwood school on July 15 -18,
1941.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 479
Apparently the small park on Greenwood Hill was started by Frank Dotson. The
State Road approached Frank on August 4, 1941 about decorating the park. Ray
Hudkins was the State Road Commissioner in Doddridge County during this
period.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 481
Big rain today - Greenwood was flooded on September 10, 1941
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 485
Clyde Dotson registered men for military service on February 16, 1942 &
April 27, 1942.
From the Diary of Frank and Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 498
The State Road Commission leased the park on Greenwood Hill from Frank
Dotson on February 19, 1942 for 10 years for $120.00.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 500 |
Ethanissa Mason passed away on
March 28, 1942. Her parents were William and Mary Jane Dotson Ellifritt.
Book 5, Page 110-A Doddridge County
The Greenwood School closed on May 15, 1942. I assume that it was the end of
the school year.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 505
The community attempted to get a railroad depot back in Greenwood. People
went door to door on May 28, 1942 to obtain signatures.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 508
Burl H. & Stella Dotson sold property known as the Old Mill Lot in Greenwood
to Charles Porter DeBrular for $200.00 on January 23, 1943.
Book 105, Page 38, January 23, 1943 Doddridge County
Joe Ellifritt went into military service on March 10, 1943
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 530
There was a gas explosion at Grover Ellifritt's on Saturday, March 13, 1943.
From the Diary of Frank and Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 531
Edwin Darnell left for military service on April 6, 1943.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 532
Harry 'Pete' Lewis passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg on May
18, 1943 at 4:30 pm.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 535
The funeral for Harry 'Pete' Lewis was held at Ellenboro in the M.E. Church
and burial was in Greenwood cemetery on May 21, 1943.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 536
Lenora, wife of Harold Ellifritt, visited with Clyde & Edna Dotson from July
13, 1943 until July 27, 1943. Harold and Lenora lived in Columbus, Ohio and
most likely Lenora was from that area.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Pages 540 & 542
Victor & Gusie Ellifritt took Duane to see a specialist in Cincinnati on
June 2, 1944.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 567
The diary reports Edna told them that that Harold & Lenora were the parents
of a baby girl on June 10, 1944.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 568
Bill Calhoun took Mary Margaret Ellifritt & Edna Dotson to Clarksburg on
December 13, 1944. There Mary purchased her wedding outfit.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 583
Bill Calhoun & Mary Margaret Ellifritt was married at the Greenwood Church
parsonage on Thursday December 14, 1944. It was an evening wedding. A
reception was held at home when the bride & groom returned.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 583
Bill Calhoun left for Washington D.C. on December 26, 1944.
From the Diary of Frank and Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 584
Maywood Ellifritt joined the Greenwood Church on April 1, 1945.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 590
Fred & Dolia Kiger sold property on July 9, 1945 which consisted of the
Greenwood service station and 3 tracts of property to John Peaytt.
Book 107-A, Page 376, July 10, 1945 Doddridge County
A fire burned down the service station of Bill Calhoun in West Union on
December 4, 1945.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 606
Ezra E. Doak and Monnia Alice Norman were married on February 8, 1946.
Book 15, Page 383 Doddridge County
The home of Boyd & Love Maxwell burned down on March 5, 1946. They lost
everything.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 614
The store of Mr Payetts (service station) was broken into on March 5 1946.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 614
Ora Emerson Doak and Rowena Elane Wells were married on April 10, 1946.
Book 15, Page 395 Doddridge County
The 1st Pennsboro Fair after the war was held in August 1946.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946 Page 624
Paul Hitchcock died on October 11, 1946. He was aged 47 yrs, 8 mo, and 3
days at his passing and was born on February 8, 1899. His occupation was
that of a filling station operator in Greenwood. His parents were William
J. Hitchcock and Maude Lambert.
Book 5, Page 78-A Doddridge County
Franklin Pierce Dotson passed away at 4:30 am on October 28, 1946 and went
to his other home he had been longing for weeks. Now he is at rest. The body
was prepared by Corb Smith of West Union and returned to the home on October
29, 1946. The funeral service was held at the Greenwood Church with the
burial at Duckworth Summit.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946
Thus ends the diary of Nancy 'Nan' Clark Dotson. It consisted of 1,688
handwritten pages Barr Wilson transcribed the diary into 628 pages.
From the Diary of Nancy Clark Dotson 1904 - 1946
Nancy Lieuema 'Nan' Clark
Born July 1, 1857 Tyler County
Died February 25, 1949 Doddridge County
Married February 5, 1879
Franklin Pierce Dotson
Born December 15, 1854
Died November 28, 1946
Children
Leonard Otis Dotson 1880 - 1963
Ernest Delmont Dotson 1886 - 1954
Clyde Dotson 1887 - 1973
At his passing Clyde Dotson was living with Bill & Mary Calhoun in
Morgantown.
Ernest Dotson is buried at Duckworth Summit beside his parents.
Clyde & Edna Dotson are at rest in the Duckworth cemetery.
The will Of Reginald Rochester Dotson states that S.H. (Harve) Dilly was to
be given $500 at his passing. The will also states that Harve was living
with them at the time.
Will Book 3, Page 487 Date March 20, 1935 Doddridge County
John and Jennie Peaytt sold the Greenwood service station, inventory,
related equipment and 3 tracts of property to Delbert W. Wilson on May 12,
1947.
Book 110, Page 479, May 13, 1947 Doddridge County
Andrew Doak and Olive Wells were married on May 21, 1949.
Book 16, Page 170 Doddridge County
Hiram Henry passed away on September 24, 1952. He was aged 88 yrs, 1 mo and
17 days and J.C. Smith provided the service.
Book 5 Page 76 Doddridge County
Delbert W. and Madge Wilson sold the Greenwood service station and 3 tracts
of property to Charles Brady and Oma DeBrular on November 29, 1952 for
$4,000.
Book 123 Page 32, December 1, 1952 Doddridge County
Lulu S. Dotson passed away on August 8, 1953. She was born on October 11,
1862 and aged 92 yr, 10 mo, 28 days at her passing. Her parents were E.H.
O’Donnell and Susan Smith and she is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Book 5 Page 44-D Doddridge County
Leroy Doak and Shirley Kay Garner were married on February 14, 1953.
Book 16 Page 464 Doddridge County
John Thomas Doyle passed away on November 14, 1953. He was born in Toll Gate
on July 23, 1884 and his parents were Michael Doyle and Mary Ellen Hunt. He
was aged 69 yrs, 3 mo, 21 days at his passing and in buried in the I.O.O.F.
Cemetery in Pennsboro.
Book 5 Page 44-E Doddridge County
Ernest Delmont Dotson Passed away on April 3, 1954. He is buried in the
Duckworth Cemetery.
He worked for the B&O railroad and his occupation was that of a mail clerk
and he lived with Leonard and at the family home in Greenwood. His parents
were Franklin Pierce and Nancy Clark Dotson. Ernest never married.
Book 5 Page 44-E Doddridge County
Charles Brady and Oma DeBrular sold the Greenwood service station and 3
tracts of property to James R. and Juretha Crites on May 17, 1956.
Book 128 Page 570, May 17, 1956 Doddridge County
Frank Victor Dotson died June 17, 1956. He was born in Kansas and his
occupation was that of a carpenter. Joe Ellefritt told that he worked for
the Carnegie Gas Co. He was widowed and aged 81 years at his passing. He is
at rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. His parents were Israel N. and Jayne
Lynch Dotson
Book 5 Page 44-E Doddridge County
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