1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A, Family #190.
Listed as William Dawson, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as William H. Dawson, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
3. "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.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1932); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Dawson; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Rockridge, WV, Lex; son of
Bob and Laura; married on 1 Dec 1932 Dona Addair; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ben and Angeline.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 015399; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Dawson; age 55; born 28 Oct 1905 in WV; married; miner; SS #232-14-9006; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of Robert and Laura (Rowe) Dawson; died 11 Nov 1965 at Iaeger, WV; from slate
fall in coal mine; buried 13 Nov 1960 in Rowe Cemetery, Rockridge, WV; informant, William
Dawson, Iaeger, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
William Henry "Will" Dawson; born 28 Oct 1905; died 11 Nov 1965; buried here.
7. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #156/156.
Listed as Dona Addair, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253B,
Family #216.
Listed as Donald Addair, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Addair.
3. "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.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1932); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Dawson; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Rockridge, WV, Lex; son of
Bob and Laura; married on 1 Dec 1932 Dona Addair; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ben and Angeline.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Roy "Coy" Auvil; age 35; born 21 May 1933 at Iaeger, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of Jess and Zella mae (Beavers) Auvil; married on 30 Apr 1968 at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV;
Donna Creeda Dawson; age 54; born 12 Jan 1914 at Bradshaw, WV; widow; living at Bradshaw,
WV; daughter of Ben H. and Ageline (Coleman) Addair.
6. "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. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Joseph Matovich; age 17; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, Andrew Matovich.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph E. Matovich, Sr; born 11 Mar 1923; living at 662 Marine Dr, Wauconda, IL 60084; at 512 W.
Park Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073 in 1976 and 1522 Grove Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 in 1974.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph E. Matovich, Sr; born 11 Mar 1923; living at 512 W Park Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph E. Matovich; born 11 mar 1923; died 7 Aug 2007; last residence Manns Choice, Bedford
Co, PA; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 6 May 1940; Page
1171A; Image 43 of 64; Household #368.
Listed as Anna Dawson; age 13; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William Henry Dawson.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ann M. Matovich; born 1 Nov 1926; living at 662 Marine Dr, Wauconda, IL 60084; and 1522 Grove
Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 in 1974.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ann M. Matovich; born 1 Nov 1926; died 9 Aug 1998; last residence, 60073 Round Lake, Lake Co,
IL; SS #235-34-8721; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ann M. Dawson Matovich; age 71; Round Lake, IL; obit published in "Daily Herald" on 11 Aug 1998.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rose M. Matovich; born 1 Sep 1960; living at 512 W. Park Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073 in 1983.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 13 Feb 1920; Page 96A; Image 15
of 38; Family #118/119.
Listed as Robert Dawson; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Dawson.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 347; WV Archives Web Site.
Robet E. Dawson; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Henry and Martha; married on 23 Sep 1930 at North Spring, WV; Lilly Belle Chambers; age 23;
born at Hurley, VA; single; daughter of Will and A.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14860; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Edward Dawson; age 36; born 4 May 1909 at Cedar Bluff, VA; married; husband of Lillie
Bell Dawson, age 34; SS #236-10-6443; mine motorman; son of Henry and Martha (Beavers)
Dawson; died 7 Nov 1945 at Bradshaw, WV; from heart failure; buried 11 Nov 1945 in Evans
Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV; informant, Lillie Bell Dawson, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurricane; taken on 4 Mar 1920;
Page 44A; Family #305/306.
Listed as Lidia B. Chambers; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, William Chambers.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 172B;
Image 22 of 22; Family #196/235.
Listed as Lilebell Chambers; age 17; born in VA; servant in private home; in household of mother,
Aveline Estep Chambers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 347; WV Archives Web Site.
Robet E. Dawson; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Henry and Martha; married on 23 Sep 1930 at North Spring, WV; Lilly Belle Chambers; age 23;
born at Hurley, VA; single; daughter of Will and A.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
2. Ibid, "William H. Dawson, Jr", article, age 138.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Dawson; age 24; born at newhall, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 15
Mar 1947 at Raysal, WV; Caudine Jones; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Bradshaw,
WV.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #39.
Listed as William H. Dawson; age 28; born in WV; married; scrapper after joy? in coal mine; head of
household.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"William Henry Dawson Jr.
Birth 19 Aug 1922
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jun 1991 (aged 68)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191676397"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Henry Dawson Sr. (1874-1954) and Martha Ann Frances Beavers-Dawson (1891-1965)."Brother of Robert Edward Dawson (1909-1945), Mary Belle Dawson-Dawson (1911-1986), Pauline Dawson (1914-1917), Elizabeth Jo Dawson-Hite (1919-1991), and Ann M. Dawson-Matovich (1926-1998).
"Married to Claudine Jones-Dawson (1924-1979) on March 15, 1947 in Raysal, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1947, Page 341, Application Date: March 10, 1947).
"Father of William Thomas "Tommy" Dawson (1947-1994), Frances Mae Dawson-Ward (B. 1949), Mary Ruth Dawson-Smith (B. 1950), and Linda Carol Dawson.
"TEC 4, US Army
"Inscription TEC 4, US Army
Married 3/13/1947"
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
2. Ibid, "William H. Dawson, Jr", article, age 138.
Married Claudine Jones.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A; Image 29
of 51; Family #242/248.
Listed as Claudine Jones; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, David Jones.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krolitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page1196A; Image 27 of 74; Household #226.
Listed as Claudine Jones; age 15; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, David D. Jones.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Dawson; age 24; born at Newhall, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 15
Mar 1947 at Raysal, WV; Caudine Jones; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Bradshaw,
WV.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #39.
Listed as Claudine Dawson; age 26; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William H.
Dawson, Jr.
7. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claudine Dawson
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1924
Address: PO Box 121, Bradshaw, WV, 24817-0121"
8. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claudine Dawson
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1924
Address: 3305 N US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL, 34946-8704"
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Claudine Jones Dawson
Birth 1924
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 1979 (aged 54–55)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191676422"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of David D. Jones (1894-Deceased) and Daisy Mae Riffe-Riffe-Jones (1900-1984)."Sister of Noah Jones (1918-1980), Gleason Earl Jones (1927-1937), David Carl "DC" Jones (1929-1991), Kathleen "Kat" Jones-Richmond (1931-2017), Lucille Jones-Stout-Thompson (1935-Deceased), Troygene Jones (1938-1938), and Ernestine Jones (1938-1938).
"Married to William Henry Dawson, Jr. (1922-1991) on March 15, 1947 in Raysal, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1947, Page 341, Application Date: March 10, 1947).
"Mother of William Thomas "Tommy" Dawson (1947-1994), Frances Mae Dawson-Ward (B. 1949), Mary Ruth Dawson-Smith (B. 1950), and Linda Carol Dawson.
"Inscription Married 3/13/1947"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 271; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Franklin Dawson; age 27; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 24 Dec 1955
at Iaeger, WV; Betty jean Muncy; age 19; born and living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Will and
Callie Muncy, parents of Betty Jean Muncy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 271; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Franklin Dawson; age 27; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 24 Dec 1955
at Iaeger, WV; Betty jean Muncy; age 19; born and living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Will and
Callie Muncy, parents of Betty Jean Muncy.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Jean Muncy
[Betty Jean Dawson]
[Betty Dawson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1936
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
[Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 30 May 2003
Father: Willie Muncy
Mother: Callie M Riffe
SSN: 233600599
Notes: Aug 1955: Name listed as BETTY JEAN MUNCY;
Mar 1973: Name listed as BETTY JEAN DAWSON;
04 Jun 2003: Name listed as BETTY J DAWSON"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on Apr 25 1910; Page 253B; Image 8 of
17; Family #62/65.
Listed as Tarvin Riffe, age 5, in household of father, William H. Riffe.
2. 1920 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9/12 Jan 1920; Page 219B; Image 8 of 17;
Family #58/58.
Listed as Tarvin Riffe; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Riffe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
Tarvin Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of W.H. and
____; married on 29 May 1924 at North Spring, WV; Hattie Cook; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bilton and Dixie.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 253A; Family #54/57.
Listed as Hattie Cook; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Bilton Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9/12 Jan 1920; Page 219A;
Family #56/56.
Listed as Hattie M. Cook; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Bilton Cook.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
Tarvin Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of W.H. and
____; married on 29 May 1924 at North Spring, WV; Hattie Cook; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bilton and Dixie.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 7 dec 2015.
"Hattie M. Cook Riffe
Birth 4 Jan 1906
West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Apr 1940 (aged 34)
Litwar, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Long Pole Community Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 155784256"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Bilton Cook (1877-1963) & Dixie E. Harless-Cook (1881-1961)."Sister of Carl F. Cook (1902-1978), Byrd E. Cook (1906-Deceased), James Oliver "Chap" Cook (1908-Deceased), Ivory P. Cook (1912-Deceased), Roy B. Cook (1915-Deceased), Berchie Cook (1917-Deceased), Theodore R. Cook (1919-Deceased), Pearl Cook-Cline (Deceased), Eppie E. Cook-Riffe (1922-2013) & Lewis "L.B." Cook (1924-1995).
"Married to Walter "Tarvin" Riffe (1903-Deceased) on May 29, 1925 (sic, 29) in North Spring, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1924, Page 48, Application Date: May 27, 1924).
"Mother of Edgar Riffe (1925-Deceased), Ernest Riffe (1927-1976), Beatrice Riffe-Purdue (Deceased), & Bishop Junior Lewis Riffe (1931-2015).
"Hattie Riffe died at age 34 from pneumonia (per WV Certificate of Death #8163, McDowell County, WV, 1940)."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7671; Ancestry.com Website.
William Henry Cantrell; age 19; born in Magoffin Co, KY; single; printer; living at Honaker, VA; son of
Clinton and Matilda (Cantrell) Cantrell; married on 3 Mar 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Jackie Fain; age 16;
born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Honaker, VA; daughter of Raymond and Belva (Wallace) Fain.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
"William H. “Bill” Cantrell
BIRTH 6 Jan 1937
DEATH 31 Oct 1991 (aged 54)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191498554"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7671; Ancestry.com Website.
William Henry Cantrell; age 19; born in Magoffin Co, KY; single; printer; living at Honaker, VA; son of
Clinton and Matilda (Cantrell) Cantrell; married on 3 Mar 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Jackie Fain; age 16;
born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Honaker, VA; daughter of Raymond and Belva (Wallace) Fain.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
"Jackie Cantrell
BIRTH 1 Jan 1940
DEATH 5 Jan 1995 (aged 55)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191498574"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to William H. "Bill" Cantrell (1937-1991) on March 3, 1956."