McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Benjamin Cox

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Reuben Cox Search, 12 Dec 2002, submitted by
Wes Cox, wes4sherry@aol.com.
Reuben Cox; born abt 1825 in Grundy, Tazewell Co, VA; died 24 Mar 1903 in Little Wolf, Waupaca, WI;
son of Benjamin and Sarah Coleman Cox; buried on 25 Mar 1903 at Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co, WI;
" ...on 16 Apr 2001, received the death date for Reuben from Little Wolf, Waupaca, Cy (sic, Co), WI
where a letter was written 5 Feb 1899 from Reuben to Arch Dawson. Also found Reuben in the 1900
Waupaca census in the County Poor house. Also in Little Wolf was Dau Prisy and her husband and
children AND William and Benjamin Cox, Reuben's other two children from Pheobe. Reuben lived his
last years in the county poorhouse and died there of "Paralysis of Brain.
"In June, 2001 copied marriage license and consent papaers for Reuben and Julianna signed by
Benjamin Cox and John Dawson in Floyd Co, KY April 1847..."
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page 283A, Family #915.
Listed as Benjamin Cox, age 60, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 111.
Benjamin Cox married Elizabeth Carter on on 18 Apr 1840 in Tazewell Co, VA, by Joseph Looney.
4. Ibid, Vol I, page 243.
Benjamin Cox qualified as Justice of Peace at Jun 1839 term of Tazewell County Court.
5. Ibid, Vol I, page 244.
Benjamin Cox resigned his commission as Justice of Peace at Mar term of Tazewell County Court.
6. Ibid, Vol I, page 251.
Benjamin Cox appointed to serve as on of Commissioners to oversee elections at precinct "At the Mouth of Slate"
(Creek) (This is in present Buchanan Co, VA)


Elizabeth "Betsy" Carter

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 111.
Benjamin Cox married Elizabeth Carter on on 18 Apr 1840 in Tazewell Co, VA, by Joseph Looney.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page 283A, Family #915.
Listed as Betsy Cox, age 50, born in VA, in household of husband, Benjamin Cox.


Polly Cox

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page 283A, Family #915.
Listed as Polly Cox, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Benjamin Cox.


Lucy Cox

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page 283A, Family #915.
Listed as Lucy Cox, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Benjamin Cox.


Meredith Blair

1. Ancestry.com Message Boards, Dixon Cox Search, 17 Dec 2003, submitted by Rodney Blair, rodblair_99@yahoo.com.
Rodney Blair; great great grandson of Tabitha A. Cox. Tabitha A. Cox; daughter of Dixon and Charlotte Coleman Cox;
married Meredith Blair; only on child: Rufus, Rodney Blair's great grandfather.


Tabitha A. Cox

1. 1860 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 6 Jul 1860, Page 828, Family #46.
Listed as Tabitha A. Cox, age 6, born in KY, in household of father, Dixon Cox.
2. Ancestry.com Message Boards, Dixon Cox Search, 17 Dec 2003, submitted by Rodney Blair, rodblair_99@yahoo.com.
Rodney Blair; great great grandson of Tabitha A. Cox. Tabitha A. Cox; daughter of Dixon and Charlotte Coleman Cox;
married Meredith Blair; only on child: Rufus, Rodney Blair's great grandfather.
3. 1870 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 15 Jun 1870, Page 19B, Family #239.
Listed as Tabitha A. Cox, age 16, born in KY, in household of father, Dixon Cox.


Rufus Blair

1. Ancestry.com Message Boards, Dixon Cox Search, 17 Dec 2003, submitted by Rodney Blair, rodblair_99@yahoo.com.
Rodney Blair; great great grandson of Tabitha A. Cox. Tabitha A. Cox; daughter of Dixon and Charlotte Coleman Cox;
married Meredith Blair; only on child: Rufus, Rodney Blair's great grandfather.


Joseph Jones

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charles Vandyke Search, 10 May 2003, submitted by Terry Van Dyke, vandyke@eoni.com.
Catherine Vandyke; born on 18 Feb 1822 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 3 Jul 1900 in Monida, MT; married Joseph
Jones on 20 Aug 1845.
(Could not locate town or county of Monida in MT).
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Joseph Jones married Catherine Vandike on 20 Aug 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 306A, Family #1246.
Listed as Joseph Jones, age 27, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Joseph Jones, age 34, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Catherine VanDyke

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charles Vandyke Search, 10 May 2003, submitted by Terry Van Dyke, vandyke@eoni.com.
Catherine Vandyke; born on 18 Feb 1822 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 3 Jul 1900 in Monida, MT; married Joseph
Jones on 20 Aug 1845.
(Could not locate town or county of Monida in MT).
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Joseph Jones married Catherine Vandike on 20 Aug 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 306A, Family #1246.
Listed as Catherine Jones, age 26, born in VA, in household of husband, Joseph Jones.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Katherine Jones, age 36, born in VA, in household of husband, Joseph Jones.


Almarine Jones

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 306A, Family #1246.
Listed as Albarim Jones, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Almarine Jones, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


John Jones

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 306B, Family #1246.
Listed as John Jones, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as John Jones, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


Reese Jones

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Rees Jones, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


Charles Jones

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Charles Jones, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


Matilda Jones

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Matilda Jones, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


Rhoda Jones

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 6 Aug 1860, Page 865, Family #1208.
Listed as Rhoda Jones, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Jones.


George Thomas Harrison

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
George T. Harrison married Dicy Henkel on 11 Jun 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
2. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 7 Sep 1850, Page 480B, Family #682.
Listed as George Harrison, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Dicy Henkel

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
George T. Harrison married Dicy Henkel on 11 Jun 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William Henkel.
2. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 7 Sep 1850, Page 480B, Family #682.
Listed as Dicy Harrison, age 25, born in VA, in household of husband, George T. Harrison.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sanders Vickers Brown; 20 Dec 2015.
" Dicy Hinkle
Birth 23 May 1817
USA
Death 19 Jun 1901 (aged 84)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Lambert-Henkle
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA "


Daniel C. Harrison

1. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 7 Sep 1850, Page 481A, Family #682.
Listed as Daniel Harrison, age 4, born in KY, in household of father, George T. Harrison.


Lorenzo D. Harrison

1. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, taken on 7 Sep 1850, Page 481A, Family #682.
Listed as Lorenzo Harrison, age 2, born in KY, in household of father, George T. Harrison.


Mary Harrison

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #15839; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mrs. Mary Nicewander; age 78 Yrs, 10 mons, 28 days; born 18 Jul 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
wife of Lee Nicewander; retired; living at Richlands, VA; daughter of George and Dicy (Henkle)
Harrison; died 16 Jun 1931 in Richlands, VA; due to paralysis; sclerosis of artery; buried 17 Jun 1931
in Harrison Cemetery; informant, T.M. Quesenbury, Richlands, VA.


Daniel Johnson

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 5, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Daniel Johnson married Tishe Grose on 24 apr 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #520.
Listed as Daniel Johnson, age 47, born in VA, "Prophet", head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 18 Jul 1860, Page 806, Family #865.
Listed as Daniel Johnson, age 60, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
4. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1854-1866, Register #3, Year 1866, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Sutherland, age 22 yrs, 8 mons, born in Patrick Co, VA, son of Lewis and L. Sutherland,
married on 8 Nov 1866 Sarah Johnson, age 18 yrs, 7 mons, 12 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of Daniel and S. Johnson. Married by P.J. Lockhart.


William Johnson

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #520.
Listed as William Johnson, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Daniel Johnson.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 18 Jul 1860, Page 806, Family #865.
Listed as William Johnson, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Daniel Johnson.


Elbert Johnson

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 253A, Family #520.
Listed as Elbert Johnson, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Daniel Johnson.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring PO, taken on 18 Jul 1860, Page 806, Family #865.
Listed as Elbert Johnson, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Daniel Johnson.


William Oney

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 58.
William Oney married Sarah Brown on 22 Mar 1812 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Oney married Catherine Barnett on 27 Sep 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1290, page 309B.
Listed as William Oney, age 63, born in VA, head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Malinda Oney search, 23 Nov 2000, submitted by
lefox@erinet.com
Malinda Oney was the daughter of William and Sarah Brown Oney; siblings
were:Elisha, Nancy Jelina, William, Katherine, Mary, James, Sarah, Creed F.,
and Eliza Oney:
William, Sr. was born in 1788; died in 1862; married Sarah Brown.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 3/4 Aug 1860, Page 858, Family #1186.
Listed as William Oney, age 71, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Catherine Barnett

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Oney married Catherine Barnett on 27 Sep 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1073, page 294A.
Listed as Katherine Oney, age 33, in household of husband, William Oney.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Malinda Oney search, 23 Nov 2000, submitted by
lefox@erinet.com
Catherine Oney was the daughter (sic?, wife?) of William and Sarah Brown Oney; siblings
were:Elisha, Nancy Jelina, William, Malinda, Mary, James, Sarah, Creed F.,
and Eliza Oney.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 3/4 Aug 1860, Page 858, Family #1186.
Listed as Catherine Oney, age 54, born in VA,in household of husband, William Oney.


Thomas M. Scott

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Thomas M. Scott married Martha Jane Repass on 8 Oct 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 311B, Family #1328.
Listed as Thomas M. Scott, age 36, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Martha Jane Repass

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Thomas M. Scott married Martha Jane Repass on 8 Oct 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 311B, Family #1328.
Listed as Martha Jane Scott, age 22, born in VA, in household of husband, Thomas M. Scott.


Mary Scott

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 311B, Family #1328.
Listed as Mary Scott, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Thomas M. Scott.


Charles Scott

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 311B, Family #1328.
Listed as Charles Scott, age 6 months, born in VA, in household of father, Thomas M. Scott.


James Allen

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Allen married Caroline Helms on 19 Nov 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 30 Aug 1860, Page 902, Family #1474.
Listed as James Allen, age 35, born in VA, tanner, head of household.


Caroline Helms

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Allen married Caroline Helms on 19 Nov 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by William McGuire.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 30 Aug 1860, Page 902, Family #1474.
Listed as Caroline Allen, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband, James Allen.


Robert Allen

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 30 Aug 1860, Page 902, Family #1474.
Listed as Robert Allen, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, James Allen.


William Allen

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 30 Aug 1860, Page 902, Family #1474.
Listed as William Allen, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, James Allen.


James Brown

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Brown married Nancy Wolf on 18 aug 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by James Calfee.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 31 Jul 1850, Page 244B, Family #400.
Listed as James Brown, age 37, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as James Brown, age 50, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.


Nancy Wolfe

1. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", 1845-1853, Register #2, Page 6, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
James Brown married Nancy Wolf on 18 aug 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA, by James Calfee.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 31 Jul 1850, Page 244B, Family #400.
Listed as Nancy Brown, age 27, born in VA, in household of husband, James Brown.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as Nancy Brown, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband, James Brown.


John Brown

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 31 Jul 1850, Page 244B, Family #400.
Listed as Unnamed male Brown, age 2 months, born in VA, in household of father, James Brown.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as John Brown, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, James Brown.


Edward Brown

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as Edward Brown, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, James Brown.


Harriett Brown

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as Harriett Brown, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, James Brown.


Unnamed Brown

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 18/20 Aug 1860, Page 901, Family #1433.
Listed as Unnamed male Brown, age 1 month, born in VA, in household of father, James Brown.


Wilfred Shrewsbury

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilfred Shrewsbury; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hiawatha, WV; son of Walter and
Virgie Shrewsbury; married on 21 Jan 1935 at Hiawatha, WV; May McKinney; age 22; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Huey and Alafair McKinney.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; E.D. 55-4; taken on 27 Apr 1940;
Page 85A; Image 27 of 54; Household #228.
Listed as Wilfred Shrewsbury; age 23; born in WV; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.


Elva Mae McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 17 May 1910;
Page 210B, Family #251.
Listed as Elva M. McKinney, age 1 month, born in WV, in household of father,
Hugh G. McKinney.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 129A; Image
37 of 56; Family #379.
Listed as Elva M. McKinney; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Hugh G. McKinney.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilfred Shrewsbury; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hiawatha, WV; son of Walter and
Virgie Shrewsbury; married on 21 Jan 1935 at Hiawatha, WV; May McKinney; age 22; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Huey and Alafair McKinney.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; E.D. 55-4; taken on 27 Apr 1940;
Page 85A; Image 27 of 54; Household #228.
Listed as Mae Shrewsbury; age 26; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Wilfred Shrewsbury.
5. The Independent Herald", newspaper obit, 10 Dec 2003.
"Elva Mae Shrewsbury, 93, of Alpoca, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at New Richmond Continuous
Care Center. Born April 9, 1910, at Basin, she was the daughter of the late Huey McKinney and
Alafair McKinney."