George Washington HELM
1880 Census Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia
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West Virginia Births, 1853-1969
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903
1900 Census Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia
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The Helm(s) Family of West Virginia by Way of Virginia, p. 139
1870 Census Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia
After the death of his mother in 1856, he lived with the William B. Zinn family in Preston County, Virginia (now WV). George served in the Civil War, Company C, 6th West Virginia Cavalry. His term expired 15 Aug 1864. It should be noted that most of the Helm family was fighting for the Confederacy since they were originally from the southern states. (The Helm(s) Family of West Virginia, p. 136) In January 1888, George and Lucinda had 4 children that died from typhoid fever (diphtheria) in a matter of about 8 days.
1900 Census Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia
Note: "In family Bible records from Ken Dressman, he is listed as Charles Edgar Helm. Judy Helm Shackelford states his name is Edward Clay Helms." (The Helm(s) Family of West Virginia, p. 196) In the 1900 Census, Preston County, he is listed as Charles E. Helm. Listed as C. Edgar, age 20 years, born Preston County, WV in the Preston County marrriages.
He married Lucinda Ann Scott 21 Jan 1867 at Preston, West Virginia . Lucinda Ann Scott was born at Preston, Virginia 10 Dec 1851 .
They were the parents of 13
children:
Helm
born 1 Feb 1868.
Mary Catherine "Molly" Helms
born 25 Dec 1868.
Charles Edgar Helms
born 26 Jan 1871.
Martha Ellen Helms
born 6 Dec 1872.
Alice Virginia Helm
born 26 Mar 1874.
Dora Belle Helms
born 16 Feb 1877.
Harry Washington Helm
born 24 Dec 1878.
Florence Helm
born 31 Jan 1880.
Frank M. Helm
born 9 Mar 1882.
Luther George Helms
born 9 Mar 1885.
Ada Elsie Helm
born 12 Oct 1886.
Dessie Helm
born 27 Sep 1892.
Sherman Dayton Helm
born 27 Sep 1892.
George Washington Helm died 22 Jan 1903 at Newburg, Preston, West Virginia .
Lucinda Ann Scott died 16 Aug 1908 at Newburg, Preston, West Virginia .