Helen Olivene Walker1,2

b. 4 January 1901, d. 20 August 1998
FatherThomas B. Walker2,3 b. Jan 1875
MotherFannie W. Crenshaw2,3 b. Feb 1880
Birth4 Jan 1901 Helen Olivene Walker was born on 4 Jan 1901 in Saltville, Virginia.4 
Marriagecirca 1920 She married Orgie Kent circa 1920.5 
  Helen's parents and brothers migrated west to Indiana, however Helen and Orgie settled in Kentucky instead. 
Cens-193014 Apr 1930 In 1930 the young couple were enumerated living in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, where they rented a home for $35 a month. Orgie worked as a time keeper in the gas fields. Also enumerated was their son Jack, age 8.1 
Death20 Aug 1998 Helen died on 20 Aug 1998 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, at age 97.6 

Family

Orgie Kent b. 6 Apr 1898, d. 20 May 1988
Children
  • Jack Kent5 (24 Sep 1921 - 28 Sep 2002)
  • Susan Kent5
Last Edited30 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. [S1597] Orgie Kent household, 1930 U.S. cens., Lawrence Co., Kentucky, pop. sched., Louisa, ED 64-18, sheet 8B, dwelling 179, family 186, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2006, image 15 of 28. Enumeration includes: Orgie Kent, rents home for $35 mos, 32, b. TN, marr at 21, time keeper in gas field; Helen O., wife, 28, marr at 18, b. VA; Jack W., son, 8, b. KY.
  2. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the 1st cousin, once removed, of Fannie (Crenshaw) Walker.
  3. [S237] Thomas B. Walker household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville precinct, ED 87, sheet 18B, dwelling 276, family 310, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 36 of 44. Enumeration includes: Thomas B. Walker, 35, marr #1, marr 11 yrs, laborer at stone quarry, owns home, is mortgaged; Fannie W., wife, 3_, marr #1, marr 11 yrs, mother of 3 children, all living; Olivene, dau, 9; Paul, son, 5; John B., son 2; Fred, brother, 30, laborer at stone quarry; Lille Call, cook; Wade Taylor, boarder.
  4. [S928] Peggy Lester, "Crenshaw History," e-mail to D. Powell, 15 Oct. 2006. Peggy cites email correspondence with Joanna Owens, a second cousin to Olivene. Joanna cited Olivene's obituary.
  5. [S928] Peggy Lester, "Olivene Kent," e-mail to D. Powell, 24 Oct. 2006.
  6. [S928] Peggy Lester, "Olivene Kent," e-mail to D. Powell, 24 Oct. 2006. Peggy cites email correspondence with Joanna Owens, a second cousin to Olivene. Joanna cited Olivene's obituary.