Denzel Joshua Vincent

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Biography

Born Denzel Joshua Vincent was born 3 Sep 1903 in Marion, West Virginia. He was the son of Edward Lee Vincent and Eliza Catherine Carpenter. ^{[1] [2]}

Husband Edward Lee Vincent. Wife Eliza Catherine Carpenter. Their children:

• Andrew Merick Vincent.
• Mack Uriah Vincent.
• Francis Marion Vincent.
• David Vincent.
• Joseph H Vincent.
• Curtis William Vincent.
• Katherine Margarett Vincent.
• George Edward Vincent.
• Nellie May Vincent.
• Denzel Joshua Vincent.
• Opal Stella Vincent.
• Ida Ethel Vincent.
• Arl Lee Vincent.

In 1910 Lee Vincent (age 45) and his wife Eliza C. (age 42) are living in Union, Marion, West Virginia with their children: Marion (age 20), Joseph (age 18), Curtis (age 16), Kate (age 14), name illegible son (age 12), name illegible daughter (age 9), name illegible son (age 6), name illegible daughter (age 4), name illegible daughter (age 2), name Illegible son age 0. Lee and Eliza have been married 24 years. Eliza has had 12 children and all are living. All were born in West Virginia. Lee is a farmer. Marion is a teamster. Joseph and Curtis are farm laborers. ^[3]

In 1920 Edward L. Vincent (age 54) and his wife Eliza C. (age 52) in Union, Marion, West Virginda, with their children: Denzel (age 16), Ida Ethel (misspelled Oda, age 14), Opal Stella (age 12), and Arl L (age 10). All were born in West Virginia. Edward is a farm operator. The children are all in school. ^[4]

Marriage 13 Aug 1921 Denzel Vincent (age 20) married Gertie Bell Carpenter (age 19) in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia. Both were born in Marion, West Virginia. Denzel was living in Hammond, Marion, West Virginia. Gertie was living in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia. ^{[5] [6]}

Their children:

• Lena Vincent.
• John Lee Vincent.
• Bonnetta Vincent.

In 1930 Denzel Vincent (age 26, misspelled Vinson) and his wife Gertie (age 26) are living in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia with their children: Lena (age 8), John (age 7), Bonnetta (age 5). Also in their home is Kathryn Vincent (niece, age 5). They rent their home for $25/month. Denzel and Gertie have been married for 17 years. Denzel is a laborer at a filling station. Lena, John, and Kathryn are attending school. ^[7]

In 1940 Denzel Vincent (age 36) and his wife Gertie (age 36) are living in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia with their children: Lena (age 18), John (age 16), Bonnetta (age 15). It is the same house as in 1935. All were born in West Virginia. Denzel is a filling station attendant. Highest grade completed: Denzel and Gertie-8th grade; Bonnetta and Lena-2 years of High School; John- 1 year of High School. The children are all attending school. ^[8]

16 Feb 1942 Denzel Joshua Vincent registered for the WWII draft in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia. He was born 3 Sep 1903. He was 5' 4" tall, weighed 155 lbs, with brown hair, and blue eyes. He is self-employed at the Penzoil Filling Station. Nearest relative: Gertie Belle Vincent (wife). ^[9]

In 1950 Denzel Joshua Vincent (age 47) and his wife Gertie (age 47) are living in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia. Denzel is a station attendant at a gas station. ^[10]

Died Denzel Joshua Vincent passed away at age 72 on 13 Oct 1975 in Marion, West Virginia. ^[11]

He is buried in Glady Creek Cemetery in Marion, West Virginia. ^[12]

Research Notes

• 1910 census sheet - Water damage makes writing in places illegible but ages of children make identification possible.

Sources

1. ↑ "West Virginia Births, 1853-1930," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NMQL-5MG : 21 November 2018), Denzil Joshua Vincent, 1903; citing Marion, West Virginia, United States, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 835,407.
2. ↑ https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=835407&ImageNumber=153
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPN1-K42 : Fri Oct 06 15:53:11UTC 2023), Entry for Len Vincent and *za C Vincent, 1910.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNLH-FVH : Fri Dec 08 00:01:04 UTC 2023), Entry for Edward L Vincent and Eliza C Vincent, 1920.
5. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FY8B-YHZ : 11 February 2018), Denzel Joshua Vincent and Gertie Bell Carpenter, 1921; citing Marion, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 835,636.
6. ↑ https://archive.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=835636&ImageNumber=325
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMHH-L2Q : Fri Oct 06 20:14:46 UTC 2023), Entry for Denzil Vinson and Gertie Vinson, 1930.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7ZM-LTZ : Tue Nov 28 07:38:53 UTC 2023), Entry for Denzil J Vincent and Gertie Vincent, 1940.
9. ↑ "West Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CT-D4WP : Thu Oct 26 16:21:28 UTC 2023), Entry for Denzil Joshua Vincent and Gertrude Belle Vincent, 16 Feb 1942.
10. ↑ United States 1950 Census", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6FQ3-9JRT : Thu Oct 05 09:54:22 UTC 2023), Entry for Denzel J Vincent and Gerttie B Vincent, 10 April 1950.
11. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VMB3-QYX : 8 January 2021), Denzil Vincent, Oct 1975; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
12. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85027521/denzil-j-vincent

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