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Early Demosses
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Isaac Eli DeMoss was born on April 14, 1830 in Randolph County, West Virginia United States. He was in a relationship with Parthena DeMoss, and had a child Della Electa Davis. Isaac DeMoss died at age 59 years old on May 24, 1889 at Braxton County, WV, USA in Braxton County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Isaac Eli DeMoss.
Silas C Demoss was born in 1847. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Silas C DeMoss.
Margaret Josephine Davis hailed from the prestigious Davis and Nolan families who settled Tennessee. She was the daughter of James C. Davis and Emily Josephine Nolan. Her mother's family being founders of Nolansville, Tennessee. She married Civil War soldier Silas Christopher DeMoss who also hailed from old American settler and Colonial/Revolutionary War ancestry of the DuMas/DeMoss and Virginia Rural Plains Sheltons. Silas' family were the founders of Bellevue, TN.
Margaret Josephine (Davis) DeMoss has 10 children:
Dee William DeMoss (1870-1952)
John Franklin DeMoss (1874-1949)
Jesse Shelton DeMoss (1875-1957)
James Thomas DeMoss (1878-1905)
Maude Belle (DeMoss) Burt (1881-1970)
Fletcher Lenore DeMoss (1883-1953)
Bettie Elizabeth (DeMoss) Williams (1886-1958)
Delilah (DeMoss) Stevens (1888-1969)
Ida Jane (DeMoss) Fisk (1891-1969)
Oliver Benson DeMoss (1894-1950)
Katie Demoss of Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri was born on May 25, 1867, and died at age 102 years old in December 1969.
William Demoss of Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia was born on June 11, 1869, and died at age 98 years old in July 1967.
Drusilla Demoss was born on August 10, 1869 at Upsher county WV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Drusilla DeMoss .
Della Electa (DeMoss) Davis was born on October 23, 1871, and died at age 54 years old on July 7, 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Della Electa Davis.
Joe Demoss of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee was born on January 12, 1872, and died at age 98 years old in April 1970.
Ann Demoss of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas was born on November 20, 1874, and died at age 99 years old in March 1974.
Marion O Demoss of Albia, Monroe County, IA was born on March 11, 1875, and died at age 91 years old on July 15, 1966.
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Orien A. DeMoss
Orien A. DeMoss is the child of Theodore Spurgeon DeMoss and Califernia Nancy (Eggleston) DeMoss. They are deaf people.
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Burnette family, 1990
A photo of Donald, Oreeda, Anton, and Rebekah Burnette family
People in photo include: Donald Burnette and Rebekah (Burnette) DeMoss
People in photo include: Donald Burnette and Rebekah (Burnette) DeMoss
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Lucinda DeMoss Corbin Shatto
Lucinda DeMoss was born abt 1833 in OH and died 12 Feb 1915 in Sherman county, OR. Her parents are Peter DeMoss and Elizabeth Stewart. She married #1 Abner Corbin 10 Apr 1850 in Marion county IA and #2 Ralph Shatto 17 Dec 1867 in Johnson county , IA. She is buried in DeMoss Springs, Sherman, Oregon.
DeMoss Family Stagecoach
This is the stagecoach that belonged to the DeMoss family. Oregon's most famous musical family. The DeMoss Family Lyric Bards, as they were called, soon became the west's favorite entertainment group and were enthusiastically welcomed at many remote cow towns and mining camps as they toured throughout the western states. They preformed for Congress and the crowned heads of Europe.
The family, consisting of Reverend James DeMoss , his wife, Elizabeth Bonebrake, and their five children, Henry Sumpter , George Grant, Lizzie Irene, Minnie V. and May. Later Waldo and Aurelia Davis, who were cousins, joined them. They wrote most of their own songs and played forty-one different musical instruments. While not on concert tour in America or Europe, the family spent their summers on the DeMoss Springs Ranch in eastern Oregon's Sherman County. They wrote the Oregon's State song "Oregon, My Sweet Oregon" and end every performance with it. They toured for 40 years.
The family, consisting of Reverend James DeMoss , his wife, Elizabeth Bonebrake, and their five children, Henry Sumpter , George Grant, Lizzie Irene, Minnie V. and May. Later Waldo and Aurelia Davis, who were cousins, joined them. They wrote most of their own songs and played forty-one different musical instruments. While not on concert tour in America or Europe, the family spent their summers on the DeMoss Springs Ranch in eastern Oregon's Sherman County. They wrote the Oregon's State song "Oregon, My Sweet Oregon" and end every performance with it. They toured for 40 years.
DeMoss Family Lyric Bards
Oregon's most famous musical family. The DeMoss Family Lyric Bards, as they were called, soon became the west's favorite entertainment group and were enthusiastically welcomed at many remote cow towns and mining camps as they toured throughout the western states. They preformed for Congress and the crowned heads of Europe.
The family, consisting of Reverend James DeMoss , his wife, Elizabeth Bonebrake, and their five children, Henry Sumpter , George Grant, Lizzie Irene, Minnie V. and May. Later Waldo and Aurelia Davis, who were cousins, joined them. They wrote most of their own songs and played forty-one different musical instruments. While not on concert tour in America or Europe, the family spent their summers on the DeMoss Springs Ranch in eastern Oregon's Sherman County. They wrote the Oregon's State song "Oregon, My Sweet Oregon" and end every performance with it. They toured for 40 years.
The family, consisting of Reverend James DeMoss , his wife, Elizabeth Bonebrake, and their five children, Henry Sumpter , George Grant, Lizzie Irene, Minnie V. and May. Later Waldo and Aurelia Davis, who were cousins, joined them. They wrote most of their own songs and played forty-one different musical instruments. While not on concert tour in America or Europe, the family spent their summers on the DeMoss Springs Ranch in eastern Oregon's Sherman County. They wrote the Oregon's State song "Oregon, My Sweet Oregon" and end every performance with it. They toured for 40 years.
Margaret J. Davis DeMoss with her mother
Margaret Josephine Davis DeMoss with her mother, Emily J. Nolen Davis Hulme.
People in photo include: Emily J Nolen Davis Hulme
People in photo include: Emily J Nolen Davis Hulme
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Mr. & Mrs. Silas C. DeMoss
Silas Christopher DeMoss (b. 1847, d. 1935) and wife Margaret Josephine Davis DeMoss (b. 1855, d. 1927) of Nashville, TN.
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DeMoss Family
Standing: Theodore, Callie, Martin, Jimmy
Sitting: Willie Sr., Willie Jr., Della, Mary, Bobby, Orien.
Picture taken circa 1940-41 on 40th Street, Nitro, Putnam County, WV.
Orien & June DeMoss' residence.
Sitting: Willie Sr., Willie Jr., Della, Mary, Bobby, Orien.
Picture taken circa 1940-41 on 40th Street, Nitro, Putnam County, WV.
Orien & June DeMoss' residence.
Mary Ann DeMoss
This is a picture of Mary Ann DeMoss, daughter of Willie & Violet Dolin DeMoss. Mary Ann was born October 17, 1938.
DeMoss
This is a picture of Theodore DeMoss, Califernia Eggleston DeMoss and their granddaughter, Mary Ann DeMoss, daughter of Willie & Violet Dolin DeMoss
Demoss 3 Generations
This is a picture of 3 generations of DeMoss'. My Great grandfather, Theodore Spurgeon DeMoss, his son Willie Bird DeMoss, and Roger Iverson DeMoss, Willie's son. This pic was taken in Willie's home on 18th Street in Nitro WV
Theodore DeMoss
This is a picture of Theodore DeMoss, born to Isaac DeMoss & Amanda Martin DeMoss in Braxton Co., WV, December 16, 1886. He married Califernia Eggleston, April 10, 1909. Theodore died 1963
Theodore & Callie DeMoss
Theodore DeMoss & Callie Eggleston DeMoss. They are my great grandparents, they were both deaf mutes. They met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Califernia's parents were James Eggleston and Ruth Perry. Theodore's parent's were. Henry DeMoss and Amanda Martin.
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Theodore DeMoss
Theodore DeMoss born Dec. 16, 1886 in Braxton Co., WV to Henry J. L. DeMoss and Amanda Martin. Married Califernia Eggleston August 10, 1909 Putnam Co., WV. Califernia & Theodore were both deaf mutes and met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Theodore died March 2, 1963 in Columbus OH.
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Updated Demoss Biographies
Mr. DeMoss, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Nitro, died Saturday.
Theodore's parents were: Henry Lee Jackson DeMoss & Amanda Emma (Martin) DeMoss Brown (both unknown burial locations).
Theodore DeMoss & Callie (Eggleston) DeMoss. They are Tracy McClanahan's great grandparents, they were both deaf mutes. They met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Califernia's parents were James Eggleston and Ruth (Perry). Theodore's parent's were. Henry DeMoss and Amanda (Martin).
His sister, Allie P. (DeMoss) Dilley.
Theodore DeMoss born Dec. 16, 1884 in Braxton Co., WV to Henry J. L. DeMoss and Amanda (Martin). Married Califernia (Eggleston) August 10, 1909 Putnam Co., WV. Califernia & Theodore were both deaf mutes and met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Theodore died March 2, 1963 in Columbus OH.
Isaac Eli DeMoss was born on April 14, 1830 in Randolph County, West Virginia United States. He was in a relationship with Parthena DeMoss, and had a child Della Electa Davis. Isaac DeMoss died at age 59 years old on May 24, 1889 at Braxton County, WV, USA in Braxton County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Isaac Eli DeMoss.
Della Electa (DeMoss) Davis was born on October 23, 1871, and died at age 54 years old on July 7, 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Della Electa Davis.
Winnie Demoss was born on April 4, 1906, and died at age 57 years old in July 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Winnie Demoss.
Glenwood E Demoss of Coshocton, Coshocton County, OH was born on January 1, 1914, and died at age 74 years old on July 27, 1988.
Lola J Demoss of Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas was born on July 25, 1917, and died at age 60 years old in December 1977.
Lawrence R Demoss of Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas was born on March 7, 1908, and died at age 64 years old in December 1972.
Clyde Demoss of Ringgold, Montague County, Texas was born on June 21, 1905, and died at age 72 years old in April 1978.
Calvin Demoss of Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky was born on July 17, 1909, and died at age 60 years old in January 1970.
James E Demoss of Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico was born on March 1, 1924, and died at age 61 years old in February 1985.
James Jr Demoss of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on January 17, 1926, and died at age 57 years old in February 1983.
James R Demoss of Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN was born on February 4, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on March 29, 1997.
Wilbur J Demoss of Selah, Yakima County, Washington was born on June 11, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in July 1985.
Herman G Demoss of Jasper, Dubois County, IN was born on September 30, 1918, and died at age 80 years old on July 1, 1999.
Marvin A Demoss of Charlestown, Clark County, IN was born on July 24, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on November 1, 2005.
Marvin L Demoss of Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana was born on February 20, 1912, and died at age 72 years old in December 1984.
Edward C Demoss of Thornton, Taylor County, West Virginia was born on April 7, 1915, and died at age 63 years old in May 1978.
Quinten C Demoss of Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas was born on July 11, 1919, and died at age 58 years old in November 1977.
Jack Demoss of Kingsburg, Fresno County, CA was born on August 4, 1915, and died at age 81 years old on June 24, 1997.
Popular Demoss Biographies
Margaret Josephine Davis hailed from the prestigious Davis and Nolan families who settled Tennessee. She was the daughter of James C. Davis and Emily Josephine Nolan. Her mother's family being founders of Nolansville, Tennessee. She married Civil War soldier Silas Christopher DeMoss who also hailed from old American settler and Colonial/Revolutionary War ancestry of the DuMas/DeMoss and Virginia Rural Plains Sheltons. Silas' family were the founders of Bellevue, TN.
Margaret Josephine (Davis) DeMoss has 10 children:
Dee William DeMoss (1870-1952)
John Franklin DeMoss (1874-1949)
Jesse Shelton DeMoss (1875-1957)
James Thomas DeMoss (1878-1905)
Maude Belle (DeMoss) Burt (1881-1970)
Fletcher Lenore DeMoss (1883-1953)
Bettie Elizabeth (DeMoss) Williams (1886-1958)
Delilah (DeMoss) Stevens (1888-1969)
Ida Jane (DeMoss) Fisk (1891-1969)
Oliver Benson DeMoss (1894-1950)
Mr. DeMoss, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Nitro, died Saturday.
Theodore's parents were: Henry Lee Jackson DeMoss & Amanda Emma (Martin) DeMoss Brown (both unknown burial locations).
Theodore DeMoss & Callie (Eggleston) DeMoss. They are Tracy McClanahan's great grandparents, they were both deaf mutes. They met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Califernia's parents were James Eggleston and Ruth (Perry). Theodore's parent's were. Henry DeMoss and Amanda (Martin).
His sister, Allie P. (DeMoss) Dilley.
Theodore DeMoss born Dec. 16, 1884 in Braxton Co., WV to Henry J. L. DeMoss and Amanda (Martin). Married Califernia (Eggleston) August 10, 1909 Putnam Co., WV. Califernia & Theodore were both deaf mutes and met at the Romney School for the Blind & Deaf. Theodore died March 2, 1963 in Columbus OH.
Califernia was the daughter of James Henry Eggleston and Ruth Margarette Perry. Califernia married Theodore Spurgeon DeMoss.
Elden Demoss was born on May 27, 1927, and died at age 43 years old in January 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elden Demoss.
Orien A DeMoss of Zebulon, Wake County, NC was born on September 26, 1916 to Theodore Spurgeon DeMoss and Califernia Nancy DeMoss. They had a brother Willie Byrd DeMoss. Orien DeMoss married June Lee DeMoss, and died at age 88 years old on November 21, 2004.
Franklin E DeMoss of Fairmont, Marion County, WV was born on May 31, 1937, and died at age 61 years old on April 25, 1999.
Willie Byrd DeMoss of Nitro, Kanawha County, West Virginia was born on September 23, 1910 at Carbondale, West Virginia to Theodore Spurgeon DeMoss and Califernia Nancy DeMoss. He had a sibling Orien A DeMoss. Willie DeMoss married Violet Bertie DeMoss, and died at age 58 years old on October 5, 1968 in Charleston.
Elizabeth J. (DeMoss) Barker was born on April 7, 1887, and died at age 100 years old on March 21, 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth J. Barker.
Della Electa (DeMoss) Davis was born on October 23, 1871, and died at age 54 years old on July 7, 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Della Electa Davis.
Mrs. Allie Dilley, 27, died at a local hospital, yesterday, of typhoid fever and spinal meningitis, following an illness of nearly three weeks. She leaves her husband, George Dilley, and four children. The body was taken to Carbondale yesterday and funeral services are held there today.
--The Charleston Daily Mail (Charleston, WV) Aug. 30, 1918
George C. Dilley & Allie P. Demoss were married Jan. 28, 1912, in Braxton County, WV. After Allie's death, George married Eliza Ann Devaughn on April 30, 1923, in Gilmer, WV. In the 1930 census their household consisted of:
George C. Dilley (52)
Eliza A Dilley (42)
Evert H. Dilley (17) Allie's son with George
John W. Dilley (15) Allie's son with George
Anna M. Dilley (12) Allie's daughter with George
Audra Dilley (5) George & Eliza's daughter
Daisy L. Devaughn (15) step-daughter to George C.
Hazel P. Devaughn (11) step-daughter to George C.
George & Allie had a 4th child, but I believe he/she was the oldest & was out of the home by this time. George & family were living in Glenville, Gilmer Cty, WV at this time where he worked in a coal mine.
In the 1910 census Allie was 19 & is listed as a step-daughter to James M. Brown. They lived in Birch, Braxton County, WV:
James M. Brown (43)
Amanda E. Demoss Brown (43)
Lanta E. Brown (20) (Actual name: Lanty Edward Brown) son to James
Fred C. Brown (15) (Fred Charley Brown) son to James
Columbus W. Brown (13) (Columbus Washington Brown) son to James
Leonard A. Brown (3) James & Amanda's son
Allie P. Demoss (19) daughter of Amanda
Lulie B. Demoss (17) (Lula Belle Demoss) daughter of Amanda
Allie's Father: Henry Lee Jackson Demoss (Unknown Burial Location)
Allie's Mother: Amanda Emma Martin Demoss married James M. Brown on Apr. 16, 1904 in Braxton County, WV. He was previously married to Margaret Keener on March 28, 1889 in Lancaster County, VA.
Two of her siblings:
Theodore Spurgeon Demoss
Elizabeth Jane Demoss Barker
Violet Bertie (Dolin) DeMoss of Nitro, Kanawha County, West Virginia United States was born on January 25, 1915 in Boone County to Jehu Burnside Dolin and Roxie Ann Dolin. She had a brother Ottis Jehu Dolin. She married Willie Byrd DeMoss, and died at age 66 years old on June 7, 1981 in Nitro, Kanawha County. Violet DeMoss was buried in Saint Albans.
Isaac Eli DeMoss was born on April 14, 1830 in Randolph County, West Virginia United States. He was in a relationship with Parthena DeMoss, and had a child Della Electa Davis. Isaac DeMoss died at age 59 years old on May 24, 1889 at Braxton County, WV, USA in Braxton County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Isaac Eli DeMoss.
Winnie Demoss was born on April 4, 1906, and died at age 57 years old in July 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Winnie Demoss.
June Lee (Boswell) DeMoss of Titusville, Florida United States was born in 1921, and died at age 91 years old in 2012 in Titusville.
Drusilla Demoss was born on August 10, 1869 at Upsher county WV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Drusilla DeMoss .
Silas C Demoss was born in 1847. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Silas C DeMoss.
William G Demoss of Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ was born on June 1, 1926, and died at age 70 years old on March 18, 1997.
Reginald Y Demoss of Harris County, TX was born circa 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reginald Y. Demoss.
Demoss Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Demoss family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 1,844 people with the last name Demoss that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Demosses
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Lucy B Demoss of Newton, Jasper County, IA was born on June 5, 1903, and died at age 104 years old on May 26, 2008.
Blanche L Demoss of Laverne, Harper County, OK was born on April 7, 1905, and died at age 101 years old on March 13, 2007.
Katie Demoss of Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri was born on May 25, 1867, and died at age 102 years old in December 1969.
Roberta H Demoss of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on June 6, 1900, and died at age 102 years old on September 19, 2002.
Blanche Demoss of Marseilles, La Salle County, IL was born on June 22, 1906, and died at age 101 years old on March 12, 2008.
Maudie Demoss of Calhoun, Ouachita County, LA was born on December 1, 1907, and died at age 100 years old on May 12, 2008.
William Demoss of Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee was born on March 13, 1883, and died at age 101 years old in August 1984.
Lois E Demoss of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, TX was born on December 20, 1895, and died at age 100 years old on March 19, 1996.
Elizabeth J. (DeMoss) Barker was born on April 7, 1887, and died at age 100 years old on March 21, 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth J. Barker.
Esther Demoss of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on July 7, 1885, and died at age 100 years old in August 1985.
Anna Demoss of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida was born on July 16, 1885, and died at age 99 years old in June 1985.
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