Jacob Charles "Jake" Mayle was born on April 18 (or 19), 1878 (or 1879) in Avon, Doddridge County, WV, the son of Richard Z. and Mary (Minard) Mayle.

Jacob considered himself white despite his mixed race heritage.

When he was 29 years of age, he married 20-year-old Emma Rowe (1887-1963) on Sept. 18, 1907. She was a native of Upshur County, WV. 

Circa September 1918, at the age of 39, Jacob labored as a carpenter for the Robinson Coal Company's mine in Flemington, Taylor County, WV. 

That year, he registered for the federal military draft during World War I. He was of medium height and build, and had black eyes and dark brown hair.

The Mayles produced a dozen children, born during the sweep between 1909 and 1928 -- Dorrie A. Mayle, Mary Magdalena Lawson, Damie Warner, Agnes Holt, Thelma G. Morrison, Geraldine J. Goots, Stanley Mayle, Edward Mayle, Paul Lewis Mayle, Jacob Charles "Junior" Mayle Jr. and Clara B. Wetzel.

Flemington, WV, where the Mayles resided circa 1917

In 1910, when the federal census was taken, the Mayles lived near the old farm on Long Run, and employed a 16-year-old servant, Fanny (no last name given). 

They later moved to Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV, where Jacob labored in local coal mines.

Jacob and Emma Mayle

The federal census enumeration of 1920 shows the family making their home in the Grant District of Doddridge County, with Jacob earning a living as a house carpenter. Six children were under their roof that year ranging in age from 1 to 11. That year, Jacob's married brother Alphus and his wife and family lived next door in one house, and their widowed mother and unmarried siblings were next door neighbors on the other side.

In 1930, listed in the census as "Mayles," the family dwelled along Long Run Road, with Jacob back in the coal mines as a carpenter. Their family had grown to 12 children by that time, although only the youngest seven were in the household.

The family has yet to be located on the United States Census of 1940.

Their home address in the early 1960s was in Clarksburg at 315 North Park Avenue.

Jacob died at the age of 82, of pancreatic cancer, on March 14, 1961, at St. Marys Hospital in Clarksburg. He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Clarksburg. 

At the age of 76, Emma died in 1963, two years after her husband.

~ Daughter Dorrie A. Mayle ~

Daughter Dorrie A. Mayle (1909- ? ) was born in about 1909.

Nothing more about her is known. 

~ Son Edward A. Mayle ~

Son Edward A. Mayle (1910-1991) was born on Oct. 1, 1910. 

At the age of 19, he lived at home and obtained work as a track man for the railroad. He married Barbara H. Morgan (1914-2000), a native of Doddridge County and the daughter of Lloyd Waitman and Icy Belle (Mayfield) Morgan. There is no evidence that the couple had any children.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. Later in life, the Mayles made their home in Nutter Fort, Harrison County. 

Edward died at the age of 81 on Oct. 18, 1991. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Clarksburg. 

Barbara survived her husband by almost nine years. She passed in Nutter Fort on May 11, 2000. 

~ Daughter Mary Magdalena (Mayle) Lawson ~

At age 21, she married Royce Burk Lawson ( ? - ? ), a native of Gilmer County, WV, and the son of W.G. and Bertha Lawson. The wedding was held at Berlin, Lewis County, WV on Feb. 6, 1932, led by Rev. F.E. Smith of the Methodist Protestant Church.

~ Daughter Thelma Gertrude (Mayle) Reynolds ~

She married Reynolds Masco Morrison (1913- ? ) on Jan. 29, 1934, when she was age 19 and he was 21 and living in Lewis County, WV. Rev. Thomas S. Liken, of the Methodist Protestant Church, officiated at his parsonage. Reynolds was the son of C.W. and Rosie (Reynolds) Morrison. 

~ Daughter Agnes Mildred (Mayle) Holt ~

When she was age 17, Agnes wed 21-year-old Earl Wilbert Holt (1915- ? ), the son of Tilford Jackson and Ella (Smith) Holt. The ceremony was held on Nov. 18, 1936, at Clarksburg, led by Rev. Samuel B. Cunningham of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (She fibbed about her age on her marriage license application, giving it as 21.)

At the time of marriage, Earl made his home in Broad Oaks near Clarksburg, while Agnes lived in Wolf Summit, Harrison County.

~ Son Paul Lewis Mayle ~

Son Paul Lewis Mayle (1921-2004) was born on May 10, 1921 in Long Run, Doddridge County.

On Feb. 2, 1942, he tied the marital cord with Katherine Virginia Short (April 30, 1924-1994), a native of Weston, Lewis County, WV. The couple exchanged their vows in White Sulphur Springs near Oakland, MD, and their union endured the ebbs and flows of a remarkable 52 years together.

They together bore a family of five known children -- David Paul Ernest Mayle, Stanley Gale Mayle, Edward Mayle, John Allen Mayle and Nora Ellen Atma.

Circa 1942, when required to register for the military draft during World War II, he was living at 1304 North 23rd Street in Clarksburg and employed by the bookseller James & Law Company in town. He stood 6 feet tall and weighed 145 lbs., with brown eyes and brown hair and a dark complexion.

During the world war, Paul served in the 32nd Infantry, Medical Detachment of the U.S. Army in 1942-1943.

Said a newspaper, Paul "loved watching baseball and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed watching all western movies." His occupation in 1949, when listed in the Clarksburg City Directory, was as a truck driver for San Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company. 

Circa 1960, the family migrated cross-country to Oroville, Butte County, CA, where they planted themselves for good.

Sadly, Katherine died in a local hospital on June 23, 1994 at the age of 70. Her obsequies were conducted in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with an obituary appearing in the Chico Enterprise Record. She was survived by a dozen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Paul survived his wife by a decade. He passed into eternity on April 24, 2004 in Oroville. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. An obituary in the Chico Enterprise Record noted that he was survived by a dozen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Son David Paul Ernest Mayle (1943-living) was born in 1943 in Clarksburg, Harrison County. At the age of 20, on Sept. 9, 1963, he married Rilda Sue Ancell (Sept. 26, 1941-2016), daughter of Glen Edward and Iva Jane (Swiger) Ancell, originally from Centerpoint, WV. Cousin Rev. Leonard W. Mayle -- of the family of Alphus and Maggie (Cummings) Mayle -- officiated the happy event, held in Salem, WV. The two families were close, and David's uncle Jacob Charles Mayle Jr. wed Rilda's sister Doris. Their four daughters are Sue Ellen Mariano, Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Devine, Katherine Jeanette Gordan and April Danielle Blankenship. Grief cascaded over the family at Rilda's passing on Oct. 9, 2016. David and his daughter Lucinda have attended several of our national reunions over the years.

• Granddaughter Sue Ellen Mayle ( ? - ? ) grew up in Oroville. Circa 1987, she was joined in wedlock with 24-year-old Mark Scott Mariano ( ? - ? ).
• Granddaughter Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Mayle tied the knot with Ramon Devine Sr. 
• Granddaughter Katherine Jeanette Mayle married (?) Gordan. 
• Granddaughter April Danielle Mayle entered into marriage with (?) Blankenship. 

Son Stanley Gale Mayle (1945- ? ) was born in about 1945 in Clarksburg, WV. He migrated with his parents to Oroville, CA. He wed Betty Townsend ( ? - ? ), daughter of Dee and Lola Lee (Gill) Townsend of Richvale, CA. As of 1968, their address was 629 Robinson Street and by 1971 they had moved to 2365 Oro Bangor Highway. Two known sons of the pair were Bradley Dee Mayle and Jeffrey Lee Mayle. The pair lived in Oroville in 2012.

• Grandson Bradley Dee Mayle (1967- ? ) was born in 1967. At his first birthday, he was pictured in the Oroville Mercury Register. Circa 1990, when he was 22 years of age, he entered into marriage with 18-year-old Cynthia Denise "Cyndi" Miller ( ? - ? ) of Gridley, CA. The pair dwelled in Oroville in the late 1990s.
• Grandson Jeffrey Lee Mayle (1970- ? ) was born in 1970. His photograph was printed in the Oroville Mercury Register at his first birthday. He was joined in wedlock with Joy ( ? - ? ).

Son Edward Eugene Mayle (1948- ? ) was born in 1948 in Clarksburg, WV. When he was 18 years of age, circa December 1966, he was united in marriage with 16-year-old Judith Ann Fouteyn ( ? - ? ) of Oroville. News of their marriage license was published in the Chico Enterprise Record. They resided in Oroville and were the parents of a daughter, born in April 1967, and a second daughter, born in November 1968. Edward at age 30 was injured in October 1979 when the motorcycle he was driving veered off Table Mountain Boulevard "on a curve, went out of control and rolled over a fence," reported the Enterprise Record. Evidence suggests that the marriage dissolved. In an civil ceremony exchange of wedding vows in Reno, NV, on April 13, 1974, Eugene wed again to Pamela Jean Jackson ( ? - ? ). They appear to have borne a daughter of their own, Tami Norberry. The second marriage ended, with Pam marrying Todd Brownell of Oroville. Edward continued to make his dwelling-place in Oroville in the mid-1990s.

• Granddaughter Tami Mayle (1973- ? ) was born in 1973. She received a degree in liberal studies from California State University at Chico. As of 2001, she was employed by Interwest Insurance Service. On June 9, 2001, in Oroville, Tami tied the knot with John Norberry III, son of John Edward and Loretta Norberry of Hamilton City, CA. The beaming couple were pictured in related announcements in the Chico Enterprise Record. At the time, John III earned a living with Winco Foods. They settled in Chico, CA. She has been employed as operations manager by Adventist Health and today works for Enloe Health.

Son John Allen Mayle ( ? - ? ) was a 1981 graduate of Oroville High School, competing on the boys cross-country team. He joined the U.S. Army in 1985, undergoing basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. He dwelled in Lawton, OK in 1994.

Daughter Nora Ellen Mayle ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She wed Jimmy Atma Sr. (Aug. 2, 1945-2023), son of Nick and Stella Atma. Their union survived the ups and some significant downs of a remarkable 56 years. They together were the parents of Jimmy Atma Jr., Paula Perkins and Angela Christina Atma. Jimmy was a native of Artesia, NM who had grown up in Dexter and Roswell, NM. He was an alumnus of Dexter High School and attended Yuba College. Jimmy joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966, during the Vietnam War, and trained as a food service specialist. He was deployed to air bases in Phan Rang (1969) and Cam Rahn Bay. He went on to career military service with assignments at Lackland, TX; Beale (1973) and Castle, CA; Kunsan in Korea; Korat in Thailand; Grand Forks, ND; Yokota in Japan; King Salmon, AK; Cannon, NM; Clark in the Philippines; Tinker in Oklahoma City; and Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain CO. He was a graduate of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and received many decorations. They lived in Colorado Springs in 1994-2004, with him retiring with the rank of chief master sergeant. The marriage was troubled at one point, and Jimmy was arrested in August 1994 for threatening violence against his wife, as reported in the Pueblo (CO) Chieftain. Said the Gazette, Jimmy "earned his Associates Degree from The Community College of the Air Force, Bachelor's Degree with Honors from Eastern New Mexico University and Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University. His passion and joy was in culinary arts and cooking." He died in Lawton, OK at the age of 77 on April 10, 2023. Interment of the remains was at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, OK.

• Grandson Jimmy Atma Jr. (1969- ? ) was born in about 1996.
• Granddaughter Angela Christina Atma (1972- ? ) was born in 1972. At her first birthday, she was pictured in the Oroville Mercury Register. She attended Widefield High School in Security, CO and the studied to be a certified dental assistant at Pikes Peak Community Center. She makes her home in Lawton, OK.
• Granddaughter Paula Atma ( ? - ? ) is an alumna of Widefield High School in Security, OK. She tied the knot with (?) Perkins ( ? - ? ). She is employed with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

~ Son Jacob "Charles" "Junior" Mayle Jr. ~

Son Jacob "Charles" Mayle Jr. (1923-2001) -- nicknamed "Junior"  -- was born on Aug. 11, 1923 at Long Run, Doddridge County.

Junior stood 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighed 138 lbs., with grey eyes and brown hair. Circa 1942, at age 19, he lived in Akron, OH, where he worked for Diamond Match Company. He eventually returned to his native West Virginia and dwelled in Clarksburg at 315 North Park Avenue, earning a living as a self-employed truck driver. 

On July 13, 1955, at the age of 31, he entered into the rite of matrimony with 19-year-old Doris Lee Ancell (March 25, 1936- ? ), daughter of Glenn Edward and Iva Jane (Swiger) Ancell of Center Point, Doddridge County. Their wedding was held in Harrison County, WV, by the hand of Rev. Tally Hanna of the Methodist Church in Clarksburg.

Their union held fast over 46 years together. The two families were close, and Junior's nephew David Paul Mayle married Doris' sister Rilda.

Six children were produced by this couple -- Charles Edward Mayle, Steven Mayle, Susan Shiflet, Emma Digman, Sherry Echols and Heather Osborn.

Their longtime home was in Clarksburg.

Sadly, at age 77, Junior passed into the heavenly host in Morgantown, WV on July 15, 2001.

Doris outlived her spouse by two decades and remained in Clarksburg. Said an obituary, Doris "was a homemaker, who was a great mom and a good cook. She loved her family and enjoyed dancing, but above all she loved the Lord."

With her health in decline, she was admitted to United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. The angel of death cut her away in 2021. She was survived by 16 grandchildren and a number of great- and great-great grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Mount Clare, WV, with Pastor Robert Adams officiating.

Son Charles Edward Mayle (1956-2009) was born on June 8, 1956. He served as a private with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977-1981. Upon his return home, he made his longtime residence in Clarksburg. Sadly, he passed away on Jan. 8, 2009. Interment of the remains was under the sod of West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, WV.

Son Steven Mayle ( ? - ? ) has dwelled in Mount Clare, WV.

Daughter Susan Mayle wed Tim Shiflet, son of Oliver Glen and Barbara Shiflet. The pair initially made a residence in Clarksburg and later relocated in the 1980s to Diana, TX. They were the parents of Cassy Jennille Wisdom and Tim Shiflet.

• Granddaughter Cassy Jennille Shiflet (1981-2023) was born on Feb. 20, 1981 in Clarksburg, WV. As a young girl she moved with her family to Texas, settled in Diana, TX. She was a 1999 graduate of New Diana High School, where she competed in volleyball, performed in the band and was a majorette. On Sept. 18, 2004, she entered into marriage with Johnny Wisdom Jr. ( ? - ? ). They exchanged their vows in Diana. Together they bore a trio of children -- Shelbee Wisdom, Hunter Wisdom and Gracee Wisdom. Said an obituary, "Thanks to her precious love Johnny for making her dream come true, they were able to fulfill her dream of buying the home she grew up in. Cassy was best known for her love of God, her husband, her children, her family, and twirling... Cassy loved to teach others to twirl as well." The family was plunged into mourning when Cassy died at the age of 42 on April 20, 2023 in Longview, TX. Funeral obsequies were held at the First Baptist Church of Diana, presided by Brother Gary May. Burial was in Reed Cemetery. In an obituary, the family asked that any memorial gifts be made to the United Breast Cancer Foundation or the Autism Society of America.
• Grandson Tim Shiflet married Genna.

Daughter Emma Mayle married Jim Digman. They put down roots in Clarksburg. 

Daughter Sherry Mayle entered into marriage with Steve Echols. They too moved to Diana, TX. 

Daughter Heather Mayle tied the marital cord with Tim Osborn. They settled in Grafton, WV.

~ Daughter Clara B. (Mayle) Wetzel ~

On March 9, 1944, the 18-year-old Clara wed 26-year-old Leon Osborn Wetzel (1918-1974), the son of David Floyd "Bee" and Nina Ethel (Dotson) Wetzel and a native of Bristol, Harrison County, WV. The ceremony was held at Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV, performed by Rev. W. Sproule Boyd of the Methodist Church. 

At the time of marriage, Leon resided in Nutter Fork, WV while Clara lived in Clarksburg.

They resided in Clarksburg, and had three sons -- Thomas D. Wetzel, Gary B. Wetzel and Leon Osburn Wetzel Jr. 

Leon was employed as a department sales manager with Workingman's Store in the Clarksburg area and attended the Congregational Missionary Church. Clara, said the Clarksburg Exponent, "was Baptist by faith, an avid rollerskater, a homemaker, a member of the Poet's Society, and she dearly loved her cats." They resided at 229 Worley Avenue in Clarksburg.

Leon passed away on April 9, 1974, at the age of 56, in the West Virginia University Medical Center. An obituary in the Exponent said that he had succumbed "following an extended illness."

Clara outlived him by more than three decades. She died at the age of 79 on Oct. 11, 2005. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Cherry Camp Run in Salem, Harrison County.

Son Thomas D. Wetzel resided in Clarksburg in 1974.

Son Gary B. Wetzel made his home with his parents in the 1970s.

Son Leon Osburn Wetzel Jr. relocated to Kentucky, living in 1974 in Lexington.

~ Daughter Geraldine (Mayle) Goots ~

Daughter Geraldine J. Mayle (1928- ? ) was born in about 1928 in Doddridge County. 

She married (?) Goots. Nothing more is known.