Marion County WV Archives Biographies.....Staggers, Thomas Hart Benton December 4, 1856 - September 1, 1900
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Source: Hardesty's Historical and Biographical Encyclopedia
Author: H. H. Hardesty

THOMAS HART BENTON STAGGERS - became a resident in Marion county in 1879, on the
19th of April, and in Fairmont is engaged in the practice and profession of law.
He was born in Morgantown, Monongalia county, December 4, 1856, a son of Harvey
Staggers, still of Morgantown, and Martha (Shriver) Staggers, now deceased. At
Fairmont, Marion county, July 6, 1882, Rev. Thomas C. Miller of the public
schools and Rev. L. L. Stewart of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Fairmont,
officiating at the marriage rite, Thomas H. B. Staggers and Laura Janet Burns
were wedded. She was born in Fairmont, October 12, 1862, a daughter of James J.
and Margaret (Stewart) Burns, well-known and esteemed residents in Marion county
at this date. The father of T. H. B. Staggers and two of his brothers were
soldiers of the Federal army during the war between the States. One brother died
at Atlanta, Georgia. Thomas H. B. Staggers, in addition to his professional
duties, is United States Commissioner for West Virginia. His postoffice address
is Fairmont, Marion county, West Virginia.

Additional Comments:
Death Register, Marion County WV, (V.2A, page 228)
Thomas H. B. Staggers died 01-Sep-1900 in Grafton, WV
died at age 43 years, married
occupation: Lawyer

Death Certificate, Marion County WV
Laura Burns Staggers died 26-Jul-1918 in Fairmont WV
died at age 55y-10m-2d, widow
daughter of James J. Burns and Margaret Stewart

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