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Birth	:	14 Feb 1876 Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	19 Nov 1941 Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7372017, -122.9824982
Description	:	Grandfather of my husband, Dennis Brown. Photo: Original photo of Kelso saw mill in WA in 1908. Notation on back by David's daughter, Agnes Brown, "Saw mill where Dad worked. Was Engineer on Logging train." Thanks to Rob Sapp, his great-grandson, for enhancing photo. ----- David Wilson Self was born in Lebanon, Russell County, VA, on February 14, 1876. He was the first child of Leonard Burchett and Ellen Margaret (Counts) Self's 12 children. Very little is known about his childhood days. David's daughter, Vivian, recalls hearing her dad talk about gathering wood for the school... Read More	Grandfather of my husband, Dennis Brown. Photo: Original photo of Kelso saw mill in WA in 1908. Notation on back by David's daughter, Agnes Brown, "Saw mill where Dad worked. Was Engineer on Logging train." Thanks to Rob Sapp, his great-grandson, for enhancing photo. ----- David Wilson Self was born in Lebanon, Russell County, VA, on February 14, 1876. He was the first child of Leonard Burchett and Ellen Margaret (Counts) Self's 12 children. Very little is known about his childhood days. David's daughter, Vivian, recalls hearing her dad talk about gathering wood for the school house stove, early each morning, where his father taught school. David's middle name was thought to be Willard, but his WWI draft registration record shows his signature as David Wilson Self. ----- On June 1, 1880 David, age 4, lived in Castleswood, Russell Co, VA with his family. His father was a laborer. Household Members: All born in VA Leonard B. Self 28 Head Ellen Self 26 Wife David W. Self 4 Son Charls C. Self 3 Son John Ruth Self 1 Son ----- Could this be the same David and Dora who were married in 1901? On June 23, 1900 (Federal Census) David Self, age 31, and his wife, Dora, were renting a home in Clark, Lewis Co, WA where he was employed as a day laborer. The record indicated they were married in 1897. No children. Household members: David Self 31 - born in VA Dec. 1868 Dora Self 28 - VA - born in VA May 1872 ----- David married Dora Armmeldia Helton in Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA on Feb. 27, 1901. Later they moved to Oregon, and Dora's health began to fail because of a lung problem, perhaps tuberculosis. In the spring of 1908, he took her to MO, where his parents lived, so she could receive better care. Centralia News Examiner, WA March 13, 1908 "Pe Ell A letter from D.W. Self informs us that he is now in Versailles, Missouri, and that both he and Mrs. Self are much improved in health." Dora died a few months later on July 6, 1908, from heart failure. After her death David returned to Lewis Co, WA and worked as an Engineer on a logging train. ----- On April 30, 1910 (Federal Census Record) David, age 34, lived in Dryad, Lewis Co, WA in a boarding house. He worked as an Engineer on a Logging Engine. He met Amanda (Manda) Lee Sizemore, age 23, who lived nearby with her father, Owen Sizemore, age 59, a fireman on a Donkey engine. She had a two year old daughter, Osa. Her sister, Tosba, age 18, also lived with them. ----- Later David had to quit his job as an engineer when he was injured by a log that rolled on him. News from the Centralia Daily Chronicle (WA) on Nov. 5, 1918: Births in October "Mr. and Mrs. David Self, girl" ----- Centralia Daily Chronicle Examiner (WA) March 8, 1915 "SIX BIRTHS IN FEBRUARY Mr. and Mrs. David Self, girl." ----- Centralia Daily Chronicle (WA) Nov. 5, 1918 "Births in October Mr. and Mrs. David Self, girl." ----- Their daughter, Agnes, recalls an event that took place about 1915, when she was a small child. David bought the old Centralia elementary schoolhouse and relocated it on the hillside east of town. It was transported on a sled, using heavy ropes and a horse powered turnstile. She remembered the large blackboards that covered the walls of their new home. The house is still standing, at 709 East Locust Street, but it is doubtful the owners realize it was once a schoolhouse. On September 12, 1918, David, age 42, and Manda, lived on East Locust in Centralia, WA when he registered for the WWI Draft. He worked for the Jordan Plumbing Company located on N. Pearl St. in Centralia. He stated that he was born on Feb. 14, 1876. He was described as medium height, with blue eyes and red hair. He signed his name: David Wilson Self. He didn't have to serve. Their daughter, Virginia, was born on October 16, 1918. On January 6/7, 1920 Dave W Self, age 41, owned a home on East Locust St. in Centralia, Lewis Co, WA on where he worked as a plumber. Household members: Dave W Self 41 Amanda Self 38 Ossie Self 12 Dorothy Self 9 Agnes Self 8 Bertha Self 5 Zura Self 1 (Virginia's middle name, Zeura, named in honor of David's sister. She didn't like the name and later had it changed to Rae.) ----- Their daughter, Vivian Goldie, was born March 16, 1921. On April 11, 1930 (Federal Census) David and Amanda owned a home on East Locust St. in Centralia that was valued at $1600. His occupation was shown as a common laborer in Sheet Metal Works. Household members" David W Self 53 Manda L Self 40 Dorothy M Self 19 - sales lady in bookstore Agnes C Self 17 Bertha M Self 14 Virginia Z Self 11 Vivian G Self 9 ----- David, good at carpentry work, later built their home near Chehalis. In 1940 (United States Federal Census) Logan, Lewis Co, WA , David and Amanda lived on a farm they owned in Logan, Lewis Co, WA where David was self employed farming. Household Members: David Self 63 Head - farmer Manda P Self 49 Wife Dalton W Towner 27 Son-in-law - logging Bertha M Towner 25 Daughter Maurice J Rajchel 3 Granddaughter ----- The middle name, Willard, followed him to the grave. No one, today, knows why some of the family thought this was his middle name. Perhaps it started out as a joke, perhaps by him. It is even carved on his tombstone. Obits follow: "DAVID WILLARD SELF Centralia, Nov. 20, 1941 David Willard Self, 65, a resident of route 2, Chehalis, the past 11 years, died in a Centralia hospital Wednesday. He had been living in Lewis county since the turn of the century." The Daily Chronicle Nov. 21, 1941 "DAVID WILLARD SELF Death came in a Centralia hospital Wednesday to David Willard Self, 65, resident of Lewis county 50 years, who had lived the last 11 years on Route 2, Chehalis. He was born in Virginia. "

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David Wilson Self's memorial is located at: Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis County, USA.
When did David Wilson Self death?
David Wilson Self death on 19 Nov 1941 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.7372017
Longitude: -122.9824982

Family Members:

Parent

Deacon Leonard Burchett Self

(1851 - 1936)

Ellen Margaret Counts Self

(1854 - 1944)

Spouse

Dora Armmerldia Helton Self

(1874 - 1908)

Amanda Lee Sizemore Self

(1886 - 1961)

Siblings

Charles Cowan Self

(1877 - 1907)

Alma Tennessee Self French

(1887 - 1958)

Ezra George Self

(1889 - 1959)

Bettie Daisy Self Langley

(1895 - 1959)

Dallas Fletcher Self

(1897 - 1975)

Children

Dorothy Lee Self Sapp

(1910 - 1994)

Agnes Charlotte Self Brown

(1912 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7372017, -122.9824982

2. Mountain View Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7289009, -122.9843979

3. Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7290300, -122.9898100

4. Washington Lawn Cemetery
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5. Cogdil Family Cemetery
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6. Grand Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8213997, -123.0199966

7. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6511002, -122.9389038

8. Claquato Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6469002, -123.0216980

9. Newaukum Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6338980, -122.9768320

10. Fern Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6366710, -122.9418560

11. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7604700, -123.1446600

12. Forest Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8254580, -122.8497110

13. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

14. Secena Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

15. Finn Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7564011, -123.1919022

16. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Bunker, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6088840, -123.0863790

18. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

19. Napavine Cemetery
Napavine, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5817000, -122.9039000

20. Deskins Family Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6878000, -122.7530000

21. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

22. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

23. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030

24. Dryad Cemetery
Dryad, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6467667, -123.2665329