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William D “Bill” Groves

Birth	:	12 Jan 1900 Sand Ridge, Calhoun County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	14 May 1959 Wood County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Bill Groves Cemetery Bear Fork, Stumptown, Gilmer County, USA
Plot	:	Bill has a military grave marker
Description	:	Bill raised his family in the backwoods of Bear Fork. He had 5 children, Jesse, Vergie, Mildred, Georgia and Cecil. He was married twice. 1st to Willetta Louden (the mother of his children)and secondly to Esther Badgett. When Bill's youngest child was one years old, His marriage broke up and he raised his children by himself. This was during the great depression but he was able to feed his family by farming and selling moonshine. He loved riding his horses and spent Many days riding on his property. Bill was kicked by a horse and 5 days later passed... Read More	Bill raised his family in the backwoods of Bear Fork. He had 5 children, Jesse, Vergie, Mildred, Georgia and Cecil. He was married twice. 1st to Willetta Louden (the mother of his children)and secondly to Esther Badgett. When Bill's youngest child was one years old, His marriage broke up and he raised his children by himself. This was during the great depression but he was able to feed his family by farming and selling moonshine. He loved riding his horses and spent Many days riding on his property. Bill was kicked by a horse and 5 days later passed away from his injuries. Bill was an Army veteran. He served 1920 to 1921 as a PFC in Field Artilery.

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Where is William D “Bill” Groves's memorial?
William D “Bill” Groves's memorial is located at: Bill Groves Cemetery Bear Fork, Stumptown, Gilmer County, USA.
When did William D “Bill” Groves death?
William D “Bill” Groves death on 14 May 1959 in Wood County, West Virginia, USA