1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Foster Ray Addair" article, page 89.
Foster Ray Addair; born 14 Apr 1933; son of Harvey and Lou Emma Dawson Addair; married Athlene
Vanover, daughter of Everett and Cassie Steele, on 20 Oct 1953 at Long Bottom, WV.
James Leonard Addair, son; born on 22 Feb 1957.
2. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "James Leonard Addair" article, page 153.
James Leonard Addair; married Beth Marshall in 1980; divorced in 1989; now lives in Lenoir, NC.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "James Leonard Addair" article, page 153.
James Leonard Addair; married Beth Marshall in 1980; divorced in 1989; now lives in Lenoir, NC.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Foster Ray Addair" article, page 89.
Foster Ray Addair; born 14 Apr 1933; son of Harvey and Lou Emma Dawson Addair; married Athlene
Vanover, daughter of Everett and Cassie Steele, on 20 Oct 1953 at Long Bottom, WV.
Thomas Wayne Addair, son; born on 22 Jul 1958.
2. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Tomas Wayne Addair" article, page 153.
Thomas Wayne Addair; married Vickie Morrison; children: Stacie Rene, born on 11 Jun 1983 and
Sarah Nicole, born on 29 Nov 1989.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tommy Addair, 61, of Mile Branch, WV left peacefully for his heavenly home on April 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters."Tommy was born July 22, 1958, a son of Athelene Vanover Addair and the late Foster Ray Addair. He was a member of the Mt. Top Baptist Church and loved the Lord. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone he could. He loved hanging out at Newberry’s with the “Newberry’s Gang”. He will be missed by all who loved him.
"Those left to share his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Vickie J. Addair of the home; two loving daughters Stacie Rene (Matt) Mullins of Avondale WV, and Sarah Nicole (Bernie) Maynard of Princeton, WV; two grandchildren, Luke Peyton Mullins and Paisley Isabella Maynard and a precious one on the way. Additional grandchildren he loved as his own, Braxton, Chaise, and Skylynn Dameron, Bryson Drew and Sophie Garlic, Hannah and Addison Honosky. Additional children he loved as his own Summer (John) Garlic, Brooke Ratliff, Timmy and Crystal Branham, and Heather and Danny Honosky. He is also survived by his loving mother, Athelene Vanover Addair of Long Bottom; two brothers, Danny (Tara) Addair of Rural Retreat, VA and James Leonard Addair of Long Bottom, WV; one sister, Cheril (Donald) Matney of Mile Branch, WV; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, and aunts. Special friends he loved as brothers and sisters, Andrew Short, Loretta Lester, Dean Fuller, Lisa Mullins, and Chris Riffe whom he loved like a son.
"Graveside services will be conducted Friday, April 10, 2020 at 1pm with Pastor Ralph Steele officiating at the Andy Kennedy Cemetery at Horse Creek, WV. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. At this time the family, with broken hearts, wish to ask that everyone practice social distancing as we have friends and family who have compromised immune systems.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Addair family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Tomas Wayne Addair" article, page 153.
Thomas Wayne Addair; married Vickie Morrison; children: Stacie Rene, born on 11 Jun 1983 and
Sarah Nicole, born on 29 Nov 1989.
1. Internet, e-mail, 8 Jun 2000, annie@suite224.net, Ann Kapferer, Ashtabula, OH.
Other children were: Dewey Columbus, born 24 Mar 1903, married Ollie
Sweeney; Abner, born 13 Sep 1905, married Chloe Davis; Dellie, married
Joseph Davis; and Suley, married (_________) Reed.
Her grandfather, Samuel, was first married to Allie Davis and second to Violet Trump.
2. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Abner Adair; born on 13 Aug 1905; died 23 Oct 1973; buried here.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A,
Family #267.
Listed as Arbor Addair, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, John Adair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 30/31 Jan 1920; Page 223A;
Image 19 of 26; Family #154/154.
Listed as Arber Addair; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John Addair.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Arber Addair; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of John and
Anna; married on 18 Feb 1927 at War, WV; Chloe Davis; age 19; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
daughter of Jane Davis
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252A,
Family #196.
Listed as Arber Addair, age 23, born in WV, married at 21, railroad section head, head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225A; Image 87 of 133; Household #587.
Listed as Arber Adair; age 34; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
8. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arber Adair
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1905
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Weight: 165
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Chloie Davis Adair
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Arber Adair Self (Head)
Chloie Davis Adair Wife"
9. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #12318; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arber Addair; age 53; born in Bartley, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living at Bartley,
WV; son of John and Annie (Atwell) Addair; married on 25 May 1960 at Lebanon, VA; Virgie Click,
maiden name Virgie Dumford (sic, Dunford); divorced; one previous marriage; born and living at
Bartley, WV; daughter of Cleve and Oearl (Altizer) Dumford.
10. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arber Addair
SSN: 233-07-6690
Last Residence:
24813 Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 13 Aug 1905
Died: Oct 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
11. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arber Addair
Death Date: 10 Sep 1974
SSN: 234367781
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 31 Jul 1944
Release Date 1: 6 Jun 1946
Enlistment Date 2: 1 Aug 1944"
12. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Polly Fry hagerman; 13 Mar 2012.
" Arber Addair
Birth 13 Aug 1905
West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Sep 1973 (aged 68)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information posted:
"Father: John Addair b: Apr 1868 in McDowell, West Virginia
Mother: Anne Atwell b: Nov 1874 in McDowell, West Virginia"Marriage 1 Chloe Davis b: ABT 1911 in West Virginia
*Married: 18 FEB 1927"Marriage 2 Virgie Dunsford"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Arber Addair; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of John and
Anna; married on 18 Feb 1927 at War, WV; Chloe Davis; age 19; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
daughter of Jane Davis
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252A, Family
#196.
Listed as Cloe Addair, age 19, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Arber Addair.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225A; Image 87 of 133; Household #587.
Listed as Chloe Adair; age 27; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Arber Addair.
4. Internet, e-mail, 8 Jun 2000, annie@suite224.net, Ann Kapferer, Ashtabula, OH.
Other children were: Dewey Columbus, born 24 Mar 1903, married Ollie
Sweeney; Abner, born 13 Sep 1905, married Chloe Davis; Dellie, married
Joseph Davis; and Suley, married (_________) Reed.
Her grandfather, Samuel, was first married to Allie Davis and second to Violet Trump.
5. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #15513; Ancestry.com Website.
Wayman Hascal Hatten; age 66; born in Watne Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; retired;
living at Pritchard, WV; son of Harvey and Augusta (Smith) Hatten; married on 11 Jun 1962 in Grundy,
VA; Chloe Elizabeth Addair; maiden name Davis: age 10; born in Mingo Co, WV; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Michael and Jane (Mounts) Davis.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #100.
Listed as Samuel Addair, age 10, born in May 1890 in WV, in household of father, John Adair.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A,
Family #267.
Listed as Samuel Addair, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, John Adair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft registration Card #4043; 5 May 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Samuel Addair, Jr; age 26; born on 29 May 1891 at Dan, WV; single; farmer; living at Dan, WV;
dependent, father, mother, sister abd brother; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair;
claims "heart touble".
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1918); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Addair; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living in English, WV; son of John
and Annie; married on 22 Jul 1918 at Dan, WV; Ally Davis; age 18; born in Mingo, Co, WV; single;
daughter of Jim and Jane.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252B,
Family #205.
Listed as Sam Addair, age 38, born in WV, married at 26, farmer, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1947); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel T. Addair; age 56; born in English, WV; divorced; living in Bartley, WV; married on 7 Jun
1947 at Raysal, WV; Violet Foster; age 35; born in Fayette, Co, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Samuel Adair; born in 1891; died (no date); is he buried here?. Second wife
Violet Trump Adair is buried here.
8. Internet, e-mail, 8 Jun 2000, annie@suite224.net, Ann Kapferer, Ashtabula,OH.
Other children of John and Margaret were: Dewey Columbus, born 24 Mar 1903,
married Ollie Sweeney; Arber, born 13 Sep 1905, married Chloe Davis; Della,
married Joseph Davis; and Suley, married (_________) Reed.
Her grandfather, Samuel, was first married to Allie Davis and second to Violet Trump.
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Samuel Tilden Addair
Birth 29 May 1891
Death Jul 1980 (aged 89)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939205"
1. Internet, e-mail, 8 Jun 2000, annie@suite224.net, Ann Kapferer, Ashtabula,OH.
Other children of John and Margaret were: Dewey Columbus, born 24 Mar 1903,
married Ollie Sweeney; Arber, born 13 Sep 1905, married Chloe Davis; Della,
married Joseph Davis; and Suley, married (_________) Reed.
Her grandfather, Samuel, was first married to Allie Davis and second to Violet Trump.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1918); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Addair; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living in English, WV; son of John
and Annie; married on 22 Jul 1918 at Dan, WV; Ally Davis; age 18; born in Mingo, Co, WV; single;
daughter of Jim and Jane.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252B,
Family #205.
Listed as Allie Addair, age 27, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Samuel Addair.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
Ken Sweeney; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; timerman; living in Jolo, WV; son of Babe
and Mary; married on 1 Apr 1936 in Jolo, WV Hattie (crossed out, Ellie written in; signiture at bottom
of page clearly is Allie) Davis; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Mack and
Jane.
5.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1231A; Image 99 of
133; Household #779.
Listed as Allie Sweeney; age 36; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Kenneth Sweeney.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Stephanie; 16 Aug 2011.
" Allie Sweeney
Birth 8 Oct 1901
Death 27 Jul 1985 (aged 83)
Burial
Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 75041007"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1108; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Calvary Adair; age 1 yr, 9 mons, 9 days; born on 26 Sep 1919 at Atwell, WV; son of Samuel
Tilden, born at Lex, WV, and Allie (Davis), born at Lindsey, WV, Adair; died on 4 Jul 1921 in Big Creek
District, McDowell Co, WV from cholera; buried on 5 Jul 1921 at Atwell, WV; informant, Jim Downs,
Lindsey, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252B, Family
#205.
Listed as Delvia Addair, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Addair.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1231A; Image 99 of 133;
Household #779.
Listed as Delvia Sweeney (sic, Addair); age 14; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school;
lived in place on 1 Apr1935; in household of step-father, Kenneth Sweeney.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252B, Family
#205.
Listed as Lee Addair, age 2 years, 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Addair.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1231A; Image 99 of 133;
Household #779.
Listed as Lee Sweeney (sic, Addair); age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school;
lived in place on 1 Apr1935; in household of step-father, Kenneth Sweeney.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 252B, Family
#205.
Listed as Loyd D. Addair, age 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Addair.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1231A; Image 99 of
133; Household #779.
Listed as Loyd Sweeney (sic, Addair); age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school;
lived in place on 1 Apr1935; in household of step-father, Kenneth Sweeney.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loyd Demas Addair, age 89, of Raysal, WV, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary, WV. Born January 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Sam Addair and Allie Davis. He was a former Coal Miner & resident of McDowell County of The Christian Faith who loved music and fishing."He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Ms. Suzie Reed, Ms. Dexter Sturgill & Ms. Delvie Addair, as well as three brothers: Mr. Cleveland Addair, Mr. Ezra Addair & Mr. Luther Addair. Also preceding him in passing was a special friend: Ms. Hazel Payne.
"Survivors include one brother: Mr. Lee Addair of St. Augustine, FL and one son: Mr. Larry Sweeney and Wife Angela of Watersville, OH.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 12 PM from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War, WV with Pastor Pete Woods officiating.
"Burial will follow at Short Ridge Cemetery in Atwell, WV. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV.
"Pallbearers will be family & friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch & War is serving the Addair family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1908); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Benjamin H. Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
James and Ellen; married on 17 Sep 1908 at Avondale, WV; Angeline Coleman; age 17; born and
living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Sarah.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 94A;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Benjamin Addair; age 21; born in WV; married once for 1 yr; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell; WW I Draft Registration Card #4051; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ben Harson Addair; age 28; born on 23 Apr 1889 at Beartown, WV; farmer; living at Dan, WV;
married; dependent wife and 3 children; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and brown hair;
rheumatism.
4. WWI Civilian Draft Registrations; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ben Harrison Addair; born 23 Apr 1889 at Beartown, WV; McDowell Co.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #156/156.
Listed as Ben H. Addair; age 30; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B,
Family #216.
Listed as Ben H. Addair, age 41, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U138; Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benjamin Harrison Addair; age 53; born on 23 Apr 1889 at Lex, WV; farmer; near Bradshaw, WV;
person who will always know address, Angeline Addair, Bradshaw, WV.
8. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ben Addair; born on 23 Apr 1889; died in Oct 1977; living at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV at death.
9. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Benjamin Adair; born on 23 Apr 1889; died on 29 Oct 1977; buried here.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, James and
Ellen White Smith Addair article; submitted by Earl L. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
Benjamin Adair; born in 1889; died in 1909 (sic, 1977).
11. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
12. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Benjamin Addair
Birth 23 Apr 1889
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Oct 1977 (aged 88)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938917"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #103.
Listed as Angeline Coleman, age 9, born in Mar 1891 in WV, in household of father,
William Coleman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1908); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Benjamin H. Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
James and Ellen; married on 17 Sep 1908 at Avondale, WV; Angeline Coleman; age 17; born and
living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Sarah.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 94A;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Arethaline Addair; age 18; born in WV; married once for 1 yr; no children; in household of
husband, Benjamin H. Addair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #156/156.
Listed as Angieline Addair; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Benjamin H.
Addair.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B,
Family #216.
Listed as Angeline Addair, age 38, born in WV, married at 18, in household of husband, Benjamin
H. Addair.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Register of Deaths; Sandy River District; 1962/1963; WV Archives Web Site.
Angeline Addair; age 71; born on 20 Mar 1892 in WV; housewife; living at Garland, WV; daughter of
William and Sarah (Reed) Coleman; died on 19 Mar 1963 at Garland, WV from a coronary
thrombosis; buried on 21 Mar 1963 in Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, WV; informant, Ben Addair,
Bradshaw, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Angeline Adair; born on 20 Mar 1892; died on 19 Mar 1963; buried here.
8. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William and Dona Dawson" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013;
" Angeline Coleman Addair
Birth 20 Mar 1892
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Mar 1963 (aged 70)
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938902"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #156/156.
Listed as Ethol Addair, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5183; WV Archives Web Site.
Ethel Addair; age 13 yrs, 5 mons, 2 days; born on 16 Oct 1916 at Lex, WV; daughter of Ben and
Angeline (Coleman) Addair; died on 18 Mar 1930 at Lex, McDowell Co, WV from pneumonia; buried
on 20 Mar 1930 in Short Ridge Cemetery; informant, Bill Addair.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B, Family #216.
Listed as Mont Addair, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Esley Couch"; article; Page 127; submitted
by Esley Couch, Box 642, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910, Page 93B,
Family #257/259.
Listed as William H. Addair; age 16; born in WV; in household of uncle, Henry Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1915); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Addair; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Henry and Catherine (this is his uncle and aunt); married on 27 May 1915 at home; Orpha Belle
Deskins; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Alex. and
Lucy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4027; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Will H. Addair; age 22; born on 16 May 1895 in Avondale, WV; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
married; dependent wife and 1 child; medium height and build; brown eyes and dark brown hair.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 255A,
Family #246.
Listed as William Addair, age 35, born in WV, married at 20, farmer, head of household.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Addair
Birth Date: 16 May 1896
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 May 1952
Claim Date: 2 Jul 1952
SSN: 233160981
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as WILLIAM ADDAIR"
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6252; WV Archives Web Site.
William Hayes Addair; age 57; born in Apr 1895 in McDowell Co, WV; coal tipple man; son of James
and ____(Rowe) Addair; died on 28 May 1952 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV after a
37 day stay of multiple cerebral thrombosis; ; buried on 30 May 1952 in Shortridge Cemetery, Lex,
WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
William Hayes Addair; born on 16 May 1895; died on 28 May 1952; buried here.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, James and
Ellen White Smith Addair article; submitted by Earl L. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" William Hayes Addair
Birth 16 May 1895
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 May 1952 (aged 57)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939253"
10. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Posting; Linda Campoli.
"...My grandpa, William Hayes Addair, was raised by Uncle Henry and Aunt Katie. He was son of James Addair."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Alex and Lucy Deskins Article, page 138.
Orpha Bell Deskins, daughter of Alex and Lucy Privett Deskins, was born on
27 Oct 1899, died on 22 Jul 1987.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 1 Jun 1900; Page73B, Family #13/13.
Listed as Orpha Deskins, age 7 months, born in Oct 1899, in WV, in household of father, Alexander
Deskins.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 184A, Family #29.
Listed as Opal B. Deskins, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Alexander Deskins.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 255A,
Family #246.
Listed as Arpha Addair, age 31, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, William H.
Addair.
5. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Orpha Bell Addair; born on 27 Oct 1900; died on 24 Jul 1987; buried here.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "William Van Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Cledith Stewart,
22 E.S.R. 314, Rt 1, Centerburg, OH 43011.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Orpha Deskins Addair
Birth 27 Oct 1900
Death 24 Jul 1987 (aged 86)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939168"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 255A, Family #246.
Listed as Wallace E. Addair, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Edgar Addair; "PFC WW II"; born on 2 Mar 1922; died on 14 Mar 1983; buried here.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Edgar Addair
Birth 2 Mar 1922
Death 14 Mar 1983 (aged 61)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938973"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willia Mae Dudleson
[Willa Mae Addair]
[Willa Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1924
Birth Place: Asco McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Oct 1992
Father: Edgel Dudleson
Mother: Dorthy D McGinn
SSN: 235369072
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as WILLIA MAE DUDLESON;
Mar 1972: Name listed as WILLA MAE ADDAIR;
23 Oct 1992: Name listed as WILLA M ADDAIR"
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Lourinda Bowman Search, 18 Sep 2002, submitted by Gerland Hay,
gerlandhay@earthlink.net.
Burl Blair Harman; born on 29 Oct 1888 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 1 Jan 1971 at Iaeger, McDowell
Co, WV; married Ethel Broomfield on 1 Jun 1921.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Wright's Valley, taken on 12 June 1900,
Page 29B, Family #101.
Listed as Blair B. Harman, age 11, born in Oct 1888, in household of father, William D. Harman.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 187B, Family #78.
Listed as Burrell Harman, age 21, born in VA, in household of father, William D. Harman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4347; 5 Jun 1917.
Blair Burl Harman; age 27; born on 28 Oct 1890 in Tazewell Co, VA; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co,
WV; freight clerk for N&W Railway at Iaeger, WV; single; medium height hunched back; blue eyes
and dark hair.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Blair B. Harman, age 39, born in VA, married at 30, druggist in drug store, head of
household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Burl Harman; age 50; born in VA; married 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; owner and proprieter of drug store; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #477.
Blair Burl Harman; age 53; born on 28 Oct 1889 at Tip Top, VA; living at Iaeger, WV; self employed;
person who will always know address, Mrs. Ethel Harman, wife, Iaeger, WV.
9. Social Security Death Index.
Burl Harman; born on 29 Oct 1888; died in Jan 1971; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV at death.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Butler District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 49B; Family #172/172.
Listed as Ethel Brumfield; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James M. Brumfield.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 240A;
Family #116/120.
Listed as Ethel Brumfield; age 19; born in KY; in household of father, James M. Brumfield.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Lourinda Bowman Search, 18 Sep 2002, submitted by
Gerland Hay, gerlandhay@earthlink.net.
Burl Blair Harman; born on 29 Oct 1888 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 1 Jan
1971 at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; married Ethel Broomfield on 1 Jun 1921.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Ethel S. Harman, age 29, born in KY, married at 20, in household of husband, Burrell B.
Harman.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Ethyl Harman; age 39; born in KY; married; 3 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as James W. Harman, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Burrell B. Harman.
2. "McDowell County WV Heritage", MCHS, 1995, Vol I, "Young American Patriots", WW II Veterans",
Page 35.
James William Harman; S/Sgt, US Army; born on 24 May 1922; entered service on 18 Nov 1942 at Ft.
Thomas, KY; served in Pacific; attended Iaeger high school; son of M/M Burl B. Harman of Iager, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as James W. Harman; age 17; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Kenneth B. Harman, age 4 yrs, 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, Burrell B.
Harman.
2. "McDowell County WV Heritage", MCHS, 1995, Vol I, "Young American Patriots", WW II Veterans",
Page 35.
Kenneth B. Harman; S 3/c US Navy; born on 4 Jun 1925; entered service in Jul 1944 in Washington,
DC; served in Panama Canal; attended Iaeger high school; son of M/M Burl B. Harman of Iager, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Kenneth B. Harman; age 14; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Lourinda Bowman Search, 18 Sep 2002, submitted by
Gerland Hay, gerlandhay@earthlink.net.
John Marion Harman; born on 28 Feb 1890 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 30 May
1972 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; married Virgie Victoria Hager on 20 Sep
1916.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Wright's Valley, taken on
12 June 1900, Page 29B, Family #101.
Listed as John M. Harman, age 9, born in Feb 1890, in household of
father, William D. Harman.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 187B, Family #78.
Listed as John M. Harman, age 19, born in VA, in household of father, William D. Harman.
4. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 22/23 Jan 1920, Page 23B, Family #65.
Listed as John M. Harman, age 29, born in VA, married, farmer, in household of father, William D. Harman.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Lourinda Bowman Search, 18 Sep 2002, submitted by
Gerland Hay, gerlandhay@earthlink.net.
John Marion Harman; born on 28 Feb 1890 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 30 May
1972 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; married Virgie Victoria Hager on 20 Sep
1916.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 22/23 Jan 1920, Page 23B, Family #65.
Listed as Virgie V. Harman, age 26, born in WV, married, in household of father-in-law, William D. Harman, with
husband, John M. Harman, and two children.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 22/23 Jan 1920, Page 23B, Family #65.
Listed as Willie L. Harman, age 2 yrs, 5 months, born in WV, in household of grandfather, William D. Harman, with
parents, John M. and Virgie V. Hager Harman.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 22/23 Jan 1920, Page 23B, Family #65.
Listed as Evelene L. Harman, age 1 yr, 5 months, born in WV, in household of grandfather, William D. Harman, with
parents, John M. and Virgie V. Hager Harman.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Yukon, taken on 23 May1910, Page 177A,
Family #25.
Listed as Gordon L. Harman, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Grat Harman.
2. 1920 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 22 Jan 1920,
Page 170A, Family #233.
Listed as Gordon L. Harman, age 15, born in VA,in household of father, Grat Harman.
3. "McDowell County WV Heritage", MCHS, 1995, Vol I, "Young American Patriots", WW II Veterans",
Page 35.
Gordan Luther Harman; PFC, US Army; born on 21 Mar 1904; entered service on 14 Aug 1942 at
Ft. Rosecrans, CA; served in Pacific; awarded good conduct medal; attended Tazewell high school;
son of M/M Harman of Tazewell, VA; husband of Marie Antoinette Stutso Harman of War,
McDowell Co, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Gordon Harman; born on 21 Mar 1904; died in Jul 1975; living at Flint, Genesse Co, MI at death.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 31B ;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Antoinette Stutso; age 16; born in WV in household of father, James M. Stutso, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1935); Page 267; WV Archives Web Site.
C.H. Sutherland; age 24; born in Dickerson Co, VA; store manager; living at War, WV; single;
son of Stratton and Martha; married on 28 sep 1935 at War, WV Marie Antoinette Stutso; age 21;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of James &____.
3. "McDowell County WV Heritage", MCHS, 1995, Vol I, "Young American Patriots", WW II Veterans",
Page 35.
Gordan Luther Harman; PFC, US Army; born on 21 Mar 1904; entered service on 14 Aug 1942 at Ft.
Rosecrans, CA; served in Pacific; awarded good conduct medal; attended Tazewell high school;
son of M/M Harman of Tazewell, VA; husband of Marie Antoinette Stutso Harman of War,
McDowell Co, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Maria Harman; born on 28 Jun 1914; died on 1 Apr 1988; living at Flint, Genesse Co, MI at death.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Antoinette Marie Sutherland [Marie Antoinette Stutso] [Marie Harman] [Gordon Harman]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1914
Birth Place: Coalwood McD, West Virginia [Coalwood Mcd|]
Death Date: 1 Apr 1988
Claim Date: 28 Oct 1975
Father:
James Stutso
Mother:
Teresa J Russo
SSN: 235261206
Notes: Feb 1940: Name listed as ANTOINETTE MARIE SUTHERLAND;
Sep 1941: Name listed as MARIE ANTOINETTE STUTSO;
Apr 1968: Name listed as MARIE ANTOINETTE HARMAN; :
Name listed as GORDON L HARMAN;
20 Oct 1975: Name listed as MARIE HARMAN;
14 Apr 1988: Name listed as MARIA A HARMAN"