John W. Propst 1 2 3 4 5 6
- Born: 3 February 1879, Murphy, WV 1 2 3 4 5 6
- Marriage (1): Alberta Deems on 17 February 1904 in Calhoun County, WV 1 2 3 4
- Died: 27 August 1944, Grantsville, WV at age 65 1 6
- Buried: 29 August 1944, Center District, Calhoun, WV 1 6
 Noted events in his life were:
• He appeared on the 1900 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 16 June 1900. 5
1900 US Census
Sheet 14A, District 21, Family 242
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
farm owned, no mortgage
John W. Props..Son..Feb 1879..20..WV
(Living with father and step-mother.)
NOTE - If his birth date was 3 Feb 1879, then his age should have been 21 instead of 20.
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• He appeared on the 1910 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 25 April 1910. 2
1910 US Census
Sheet 7A, District 18, Family 117, Roll 677
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Home rented
Married 6 years
John W. Propst..Head..31..WV..Packer, Carbon factory
(Living with wife and 2 daughters.)
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• He appeared on the 1920 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 3 February 1920. 3
1920 US Census
Sheet 12B, District 18, Family 230, Roll 1950
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Farm owned, no mortgage
John Propst..Head..40..WV..Farmer, General Farm
(Living with wife.)
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• He appeared on the 1930 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 21 April 1930. 4
1930 US Census
Sheet 10B, District 2, Dwelling 176, Family 176, Roll 2530
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Home owned
John Propst..Head..51..WV..Merchant, Grocery Store
(Living with wife and nephew.)
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• He was buried on 29 August 1944 in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Center District, Calhoun, WV.
New Section
John Propst - 1879 - 1944
Find A Grave Memorial #100022978. 6
John married Alberta Deems, daughter of Jacob Deems and Mary Elizabeth Barr, on 17 February 1904 in Calhoun County, WV.1 2 3 4 (Alberta Deems was born on 27 March 1882 in Calhoun County, WV,1 2 4 7 8 died on 2 November 1976 1 8 and was buried after 2 November 1976 in Center District, Calhoun, WV 1 8.)
Noted events in their marriage were:
• They appeared on the 1910 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 25 April 1910. 2
1910 US Census
Sheet 7A, District 18, Family 117, Roll 677
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Home rented
Married 6 years
John W. Propst..Head..31..WV..Packer, Carbon factory
Bertie Propst..Wife...28..WV..2/2
Veda E. Propst..Dau..5..WV
Stella M. Propst..Dau..1-7/12..WV
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• They appeared on the 1920 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 3 February 1920. 3
1920 US Census
Sheet 12B, District 18, Family 230, Roll 1950
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Farm owned, no mortgage
John Propst..Head..40..WV..Farmer, General Farm
Grace Propst..Wife..34..WV
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• They appeared on the 1930 US Census in Center District, Calhoun, WV on 21 April 1930. 4
1930 US Census
Sheet 10B, District 2, Dwelling 176, Family 176, Roll 2530
Center District, Calhoun County, West Virginia
Home owned
John Propst..Head..51..WV..Merchant, Grocery Store
Bertie Propst..Wife..48..WV
Holland Smith..Neph..20..WV
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Marriage Notes:
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marriages
Bride: DEEMS, Birdie
Age: 22
Birthplace: Calhoun
Parent: Jake
Groom: PROPST, John W.
Age: 24
Birthplace: Calhoun
Parent: JM
Marriage date: 17 Feb 1904
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