Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Oliver Slusher, 3C3R
Birth27 Apr 1887, Floyd Co., Virginia
Death22 Mar 1961, Floyd Co., Virginia
FatherFlournoy Slusher (1859-1939)
MotherEliza Jenkins (1860-1941)
Other spousesLucy Emaline Nixon
Marriage25 Sep 1922, Floyd Co., Virginia
SpouseEssie E. Nixon
Birth12 May 1895, Virginia
Death21 Feb 1973, Floyd Co., Virginia
FatherGeorge Washington Nixon (1847-1930)
MotherWilmoth Jane Earles (1856-)
Children
1 FLucy Imogene Slusher, 4C2R
Birth30 Jun 1926, Floyd Co., Virginia
Death8 Feb 1999, Floyd Co., Virginia
Notes for William Oliver Slusher
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records William Oliver Slusher, age 30, residence Floyd, Floyd Co., Va, born 27 Apr 1887 in Floyd Co., Va, occupation farming, self-employed, married supporting a wife and 1 child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed in 1942, records William Oliver Slusher, age 58, residence Route 1, Basham, Floyd Co., Va, born 27 Apr 1884 in Floyd, Va, self-employed, nearest relative Mrs. W. O. Slusher, Basham.
His WW II draft registration card, filed in 1942, records William Oliver Slusher, age 58, residence Route 1, Basham, Floyd Co., Va, born 27 Apr 1884 in Floyd, Va, self-employed, nearest relative Mrs. W. O. Slusher, Basham.
Notes for Essie E. Nixon
The SSDI lists Essie Slusher, born 12 May 1895, died Feb 1973, last residence Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.
Census Notes for William Oliver & Essie E. (Family)
1930 census of Floyd Co., Virginia, Alum Ridge district, enumerated 22 April, lists on p. 10A as family #205:
Slusher, Oliver W., 42, age at first marriage 20; Essie E., wife, 34, age at first marriage 27; Ren W., son, 16; Lucy I., dau, 3 6/12. All born Va Va Va, although it should be Va N.C. Va for Essie.
Slusher, Oliver W., 42, age at first marriage 20; Essie E., wife, 34, age at first marriage 27; Ren W., son, 16; Lucy I., dau, 3 6/12. All born Va Va Va, although it should be Va N.C. Va for Essie.
