3a./3s James Arnold (1851-1893) and Francena Siers (1851-1944)

James Arnold is the son of Charles and Lucretia Arnold, he was born about 1851. He married Francena Siers, daughter of Isaac and Isabel Siers, and sister to Sarah Angeline. on Dec 2, 1872 in Braxton County, West Virginia. She was born May 7, 1851 in Braxton County.

The 1880 Census is the only census with the couple together. They are in Calhoun County, along with their 3 oldest children.

findagrave.com cites James death date as May 30, 1893 and his final resting place as Walnut Cemetery in Calhoun County. I am unable to find a death record for him other than this.

1900 census Francena is the head of household, she is living with 6 of her 7 surviving children. This census says she has birthed 9 children, and 7 are surviving. (But in the 1910 census the numbers are 10 children birthed and 6 surviving.) Julia has married and moved from her mothers home.

1910 census Francena has only 2 children still living with her,  I am unable to find records for Charlie/Berman after the 1900 census. I believe he may have been the child that has passed away. I don't believe she had another pregnancy, I think she may have in her advanced age, miscounted her births, but knew she only had 6 children alive now. Later this year, James will marry Susie King.

1920 census with James and Susie as the head of the household. Susie has had at least one daughter with James, Bonnie.

1930 census with Albert as the head of the household. His family consists of Lydia Boon, who he married in 1900. *Interesting side fact, Albert and Lydia initially applied for a marriage license in 1897, there is a license date, but no minister's return. They didn't get married. 3 years later, in 1900, they applied again and this time, were married. If you know why they didn't go through with it the first time, please comment. Family Lore is great to add to the information gathered.* And their children... Roy, Lacey and Charles

1940 census with James and Susie. This will be the last census we can find her in as she died in Jan of 1944 according to her death record.

Children of James and Francena

1. Albert C Sept 1873- Jan 28, 1975
2. Julia Ann b. 22 Dec 1874 Braxton County 
3. James Lawrence 9 April 1878- d. 3 April 1968
4. Dora b. 22 Sept 1880 Calhoun County- 2 March 1944 
5. William Basil b. Sept 1882 Calhoun County - d. 17 Nov 1945 Roane County  
6. Ursely Jane 26 March 1889 in Calhoun County - d. 1 Dec 1987 Alameda, California
7. Berman b. 4 Nov 1892 Calhoun County (Says "Berman" on the death record, but Charles O. on census records)