1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Dorsy Bailey, age 3, in household of father, Thomas Bailey
2. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, Page 99.
Dorcy Baily, age 22, married on 12 Oct 1899 Mary Cline, age 17, at Johnny Cake, by Floyd Morgan.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 257A, Family #33.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 22, born in WV in Apr 1878, married 1 yr, farm laborer, in household
of father-in-law, William H. Cline, with wife, Mary E. Cline Bailey.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #66.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 30, born in WV, married 11 years, farmer, head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1718; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Dorsey Bailey; age 40; born in 1878; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; farmer, nearest
relative, Nancy Bailey, Iaeger, WV; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 40, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries; Web Site; Roberts Cemetery, Johnnycake.
Dorsey Bailey; born in 1878; died in 1961; buried here.
1. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, Page 99.
Dorcy Baily, age 22, married on 12 Oct 1899 Mary Cline, age 17, at Johnny Cake, by Floyd Morgan.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 257A, Family #33.
Listed as Mary E. Bailey, age 15, born in WV in June 1884, married 1 yr, in household
of father, William H. Cline, with husband, Dorsey Bailey.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #66.
Listed as Mary Bailey, age 25, born in WV, married 11 years, 5 children, 3 living, in household of
husband, Dorsey Bailey.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Sadie C. Bailey, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Dorsey Bailey.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 196A, Family #183.
Listed as Sadie Bailey, age 15, born in WV, servant, in household of, John W. Sturgill.
(May not be the same Sadie Bailey)
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Dorsy Bailey, age 3, in household of father, Thomas Bailey
2. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, Page 99.
Dorcy Baily, age 22, married on 12 Oct 1899 Mary Cline, age 17, at Johnny Cake, by Floyd Morgan.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 257A, Family #33.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 22, born in WV in Apr 1878, married 1 yr, farm laborer, in household
of father-in-law, William H. Cline, with wife, Mary E. Cline Bailey.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #66.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 30, born in WV, married 11 years, farmer, head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1718; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Dorsey Bailey; age 40; born in 1878; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; farmer, nearest
relative, Nancy Bailey, Iaeger, WV; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Dorsey Bailey, age 40, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries; Web Site; Roberts Cemetery, Johnnycake.
Dorsey Bailey; born in 1878; died in 1961; buried here.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Nancy F. Bailey, age 19, born in WV, in household of husband, Dorsey Bailey.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Joseph L. Bailey, age 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Dorsey Bailey.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 84.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 14.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #76
Listed as Joseph Estep, age 12, born in KY, in household of father, William
Estep.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
Joseph Estep, age 24, born in Pike Co, KY, son of William Estep, married on 7
Feb 1880 Eliza Collins, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William
and Luvisa Collins.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 776.
Sandy River District, page 010.
Listed as Joseph Estep, age 25, as head of household.
5. "McDowell Co., WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, page 99.
Joseph Estep, age 40, married on 8 Oct 1899 Rebecca Lester, age 18, by James Payne.
6. Web Site: www.geocities.com/rosebudwva/marriagespg3.html, "McDowell Co, WV
Marriages", page 3.
Joseph Estep, age 45, son of William and Betsy Estep; married on 28 Aug 1906
Pricy Blankenship, age 30, daughter of Calvin and Cillar Blankenship.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 75B,
Image 22 of 28; Family #168/169.
Listed as Joseph Estep, age 59, born in VA, married twice, last time for 3 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Adam Blankinship; age 8; born in VA in Apr 1892; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 75B,
Image 22 of 28; Family #169/170.
Listed as Adam Blankenship, age 21, born in VA, in household of father-in-law, Thomas Lester, with
wife, Cora Lester Blankenship.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 10/11 feb 1920; Page 230B;
Image 8 of 16; Family #297/299.
Listed as Adam Blankenship; age 29; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Blankenship; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single (sic, previous spouse); farmer; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Clark and Rachel; married on 30 Jun 1921 at Welch, WV; Eliza Estep; age 27;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Joe and Beckie.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 219A; Image 36 of 42;
Family #291/292.
Listed as Adam Blankenship; age 39; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 75B,
Image 22 of 28; Family #169/170.
Listed as Cora Blankenship, age 21, born in WV, married 3 months, in household of father, Thomas
Lester, with husband, Adam Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 10/11 feb 1920; Page 230B;
Image 8 of 16; Family #297/299.
Listed as Cora Blankenship; age 26; born in WV; in household of husband, Adam Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 10/11 feb 1920; Page 230B;
Image 8 of 16; Family #297/299.
Listed as Fannie Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Adam Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 219A; Image 36 of 42;
Family #291/292.
Listed as Fannie Blankenship; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Adam Blankenship.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #2, page 27.
Emma Mullins, age 15, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Jackson and Jane Cooper Mullins,
married on 2 Feb 1895, James Allen, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Henry and Lucinda.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #2, page 27.
Emma Mullins, age 15, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Jackson and Jane Cooper Mullins,
married on 2 Feb 1895, James Allen, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Henry and Lucinda.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Harvey Mullins, age 52, widowed, born in Wise Co, VA, son of James and Sarah
Mullins, married on 20 Nov 1888 Mary Rowe, age 29, born in Pike Co, KY,
daughter of Jacob and Tabitha Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Mary Ann Rowe, born on 12 Apr 1858, married Harvey Mullins in Nov 1888.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Harvey Mullins, age 52, widowed, born in Wise Co, VA, son of James and Sarah
Mullins, married on 20 Nov 1888 Mary Rowe, age 29, born in Pike Co, KY,
daughter of Jacob and Tabitha Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Mary Ann Rowe, born on 12 Apr 1858, married Harvey Mullins in Nov 1888.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 24 Jun 1880; Page 249A;
Family #335/337.
Listed as Thomas Beavers; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Wilkinson Beavers.
2. "McDowell Co. WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, page 80.
Thomas Beavers, age 22, married on 29 Dec 1897 Nancy Carter, age 18, by G.A. Carner.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Book No.2, 1895-1896; Page 577.
Thomas M. Beavers; age 22; single; born in Tazewell Co, VA; son of William (sic) and Emma (sic);
married on 29 Dec 1897; at L.E. Carter's; by G.A. Carner; Nancy L. Carter; age 18; single; born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of L. E. and Mary E.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 225A,
Family #185.
Listed as Thomas M. Beavers, age 27, born in WV in Mar 1873, married 3 years, day laborer, head
of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B,
Family #171.
Listed as Thomas M. Beavers, age 30 (sic), born in VA, married 12 yrs, coal miner, head of
household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4071; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Thomas Marion Beavers; age 43; born on 9 Aug 1875; farmer; living at English, McDowell Co, WV;
nearest relative, Nannie Beavers, wife; tall with slender build; blue eyes and dark hair.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct, Dry Fork Road, taken on 3
Jan 1920, Page 2B, Family #37.
Listed as Thomas M. Beavers, age 44, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B;
Family #271/301.
Listed as Tom M. Beavers; age 54; born in VA; married at 23; coal cutter for mine; head of
household.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6208; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Marion Beavers; age 73 yrs, 8 mons, 26 days; born on 9 Aug 1875 in Tazewell Co, VA;
widowed, husband of Nannie Beavers; miner; farmer; son of Wilk and Anna Hardy Beavers; died
on 5 May 1949 at Squire, McDowell Co, WV of a heart attack; buried on 7 May 1949 in Pruett
Cemetery, Bandy, VA; informant, Bandy Beavers, Squire, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, page 768.
Elkhorn District, page 012.
Listed as Nannie L. Carter, age 3 months, in household of father, Lewis E.
Carter.
2. "McDowell Co. WV Marriages", transcribed by WPA, page 80.
Thomas Beavers, age 22, married on 29 Dec 1897 Nancy Carter, age 18, by G.A. Carner.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 225A,
Family #185.
Listed as Nanna Beavers, age 20, born in WV in Mar 1880, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living, in
household of husband, Thomas M. Beavers.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B, Family #171.
Listed as Nannie Beavers, age 28, born in WV, married 12 yrs, 5 children, 5 living, in household of
husband, Thomas M. Beavers.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct, Dry Fork Road, taken on 3 Jan
1920, Page 2B, Family #37.
Listed as Nannie Beavers, age 38, born in WV, in household of husband, Thomas M. Beavers.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Family #271/301.
Listed as Nannie L. Beavers; age 50; born in VA; married at 17; in household of husband, Thomas M. Beavers.
7. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3387; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Nannie Lou Beavers; age 65 yrs, 0 mons, 11 days; born on 16 Mar 1879 in WV; married; wife of T.M. Beavers;
daughter of Louis and Mary Sluss Carter; died on 27 Mar 1944 at Squire, McDowell Co, WV; of lung cancer; buried on
29 Mar 1944 in Pruett Cemetery; informant, T.M. Beavers, Squire, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 225A,
Family #185.
Listed as Frank J. Beavers, age 1, born in WV in Oct 1898, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B, Family #171.
Listed as Frank Beavers, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B;
Family #271/301.
Listed as Jessie Beavers; age 20; born in WV; single; in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B, Family #171.
Listed as Nancy L. Beavers, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B, Family #171.
Listed as Rosy C. Beavers, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct, Dry Fork Road, taken on 3 Jan
1920, Page 2B, Family #37.
Listed as Claire Beavers, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Distyrict, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 228A, Family #72.
Listed as Rose Collins, age 17; born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Lawrence F.
Collins.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 196B, Family #171.
Listed as Jim? R. Beavers, age 1 yr, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct, Dry
Fork Road, taken on 3 Jan 1920, Page 2B, Family #37.
Listed as Marie Beavers, age 6, born in WV, in household of father,
Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct, Dry
Fork Road, taken on 3 Jan 1920, Page 2B, Family #37.
Listed as Lewis Beavers, age 2 yrs 6 mons, born in WV, in household of
father, Thomas M. Beavers.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Family #271/301.
Listed as Lewis Beavers; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Family #271/301.
Listed as Vivian Beavers; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Family #271/301.
Listed as Wilma Beavers; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas M. Beavers.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 314C;
Family #26/27.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Malcolm Payne.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 173B;
Family #12/12.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 21; born in VA in Sep 1878; in household of father, Malakiah Payne.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 314C;
Family #26/27.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Malcolm Payne.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 173B;
Family #12/12.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 21; born in VA in Sep 1878; in household of father, Malakiah Payne.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920, Page
230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic); single; farmer; son of _____; married
on 2 Apr 1920 at Panther, WV; Tilda Estep; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
______.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #269.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 30, born in WV, married at 21, farm laborer, head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Preston Blankenship; age 42; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; logger in saw mill; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 015039; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 61; born 2 Aug 1898 in VA; married; timberman; living at Panther, WV; son
of Ance and Pricy (Bailey) Blankenship; died 5 Nov 1959 at Panther, WV; due to coronary caused by
hypertension; buried in Estep Ridge Cematery, Paynesville; informant, Dorothy Collins, Beartown,
WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248A, Family #161
Listed as Matilda Estep, age 4, born in Nov 1895 in WV, in household of
father, William Estep.
Twin of Hannibal Estep.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Estep-Robinette Clan Article, page 142.
William Riley Estep was born on 9 Oct 1849 and died 19 July 1945. He married
Barbara Dotson. Their children were: Sons John and Jake died young; other
sons were: Willie, Dave, Wallace, William Riley, Jr, and Hanable. There were
six daughters: Sarah (married _______Viars), Rebecca (married
_______Kennedy), Patty (married _______Payne), Lydia (married _______Payne),
Mary (maried ______Kennedy) and Tilda (married ______Blankenship).
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 2 May 1910, page 73A,
Family #126.
Listed as Matilda Estep, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Estep.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #281.
Listed as Tilda Esty, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Estep.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic); single; farmer; son of _____; married
on 2 Apr 1920 at Panther, WV; Tilda Estep; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
______.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #269.
Listed as Tilda Blankenship, age 34, born in WV, married at 25, in household of husband, Preston
Blankenship.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Matilda Blankenship; age 44; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Preston Blankenship.
1 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Barbara Ellen Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Preston Blankenship.
1 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Martha Jane Blankenship; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Preston Blankenship.