1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 210, "Charlie Muncey" article, page 210,
submitted by daughter, Emma Jane Muncey Simmons.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Goldie Augusta Morgan
(1879-1963)"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Lake (Morgan) Hopson; HC 73, Box 47-B, Gilbert, WV
25621.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 210, "Charlie Muncey" article, page 210,
submitted by daughter, Emma Jane Muncey Simmons.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 247B,
Family #116.
Listed as John C. Muncy, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Muncey,
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #112.
Listed as John C. Muncy; age 25; born in WV; married; shot fireman for coal mine; head of
household.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
4. Social Security Death Index.
John Muncy; born on 1 Nov 1924; died on 15 Feb 1997; living at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV at death.
5. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
John Calvin Muncy; born on 1 Nov 1924; died on 15 Feb 1997; PFC US Army WW II.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Benny and Ona Steele"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Benny C. Steele, HC 64,
Box 563, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Polly Osborne; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Osborne.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #112.
Listed as Polly Muncy; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John C. Muncy.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
4. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Polly Muncy; born on 22 Feb 1926; died on 23 Dec 1994.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Whitten Osborn, age 7, born in VA in Jan 1893, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
3. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Whitten Osborn; born on 10 Jan 1892; died on 8 Jun 1965.
4. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Whitten Osburn; age 35; born in VA; married at 19; gorb? driver for lumber company;
he of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #284.
Listed as Eliza J. Day, age 3, born in WV in Apr 1897, in household of father, Thomas Day.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A, Family
#71.
Listed as Louisa J. Day, age 14, born in WV, in household of father,Thomas J. Day.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920,
Page 214B, Family #14.
Listed as Jane Davis, age 21, born in VA, in household of husband, Harrison Davis.
5. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Jane Osborne; born on 30 May 1894 (sic, 30 Apr 1897); died on 26 Nov 1977,
6. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Jane Osburn; age 32; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, James W.
Osborne.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Mar 2011.
" Eliza Jane “Jane” Day-Davis Osborne
Birth 30 May 1894
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 1977 (aged 83)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Day Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 66432772"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Thomas James Day (1868-1954) & Elva Mullins-Day (1866-Deceased)."Sister of Polly A. Day-Breeding (1889-1937), Christina Day (1891-Deceased), Henry Day (1895-1952), Lucinda Day (1900-Deceased), Jackson Whitten Day (1905-Deceased), & Ira Day Sr. (1908-1966).
"Married to Harrison Davis (1896-Deceased).
Mother of Thomas "Tommy" Davis (B. 1914), Stella Davis (B. 1917), Meldie Davis (1918-1921), & Jerry Davis (1921-1923).
"Also married to James "Whitten" Osborne (1892-1965) on July 13, 1923.
"Mother of Polly M. Osborne-Muncy (1926-1994), Gladys Virginia Osborne-Muncy (B. 1931), Otis Osborne (1934-1993), Ira Osborne, Audrey Osborne, John C. Osborne, Juanita Osborne (Deceased), & Dora Osborne (Deceased)."
1. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Juanita Osborn; no dates,
2. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Juanita Osborne; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Osborne.
1. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Otis Osborn; born on 22 May 1934; died on 26 Sep 1993; Pvt. US Army, Korea.
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Ira Osborne; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Osborne.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Polly Osborne; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Osborne.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #112.
Listed as Polly Muncy; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John C. Muncy.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
4. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Polly Muncy; born on 22 Feb 1926; died on 23 Dec 1994.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 11 Aug 1870; Page
278A; Family #363.
Listed as Thomas Day; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, James W. Day.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A,
Family #284.
Listed as Thomas Day, age 30, born in VA in Oct 1869, farmer, head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A,
Family #71.
Listed as Thomas J. Day, age 39, born in VA, married at 20, farmer, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920,
Page 214A, Family #3.
Listed as Thomas J. Day, age 51, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page
246A; Image 11 of 51; Family #94/95.
Listed as Tom J. Day; age 62; born in VA; widowed; no occupation; in household of brother-in-law,
Harvey Hagerman.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001, submitted by ptholden@aol.com
James Whitten Day; born on 25 Feb 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Louisa A.
Ratliff on 25 Jan 1864; children: Thomas J., Joshua S., Peter W., and Rufus Britton Day.
Thomas J. Day was born on 26 Oct 1868.
7. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Thomas Day; 1868; 1954; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #284.
Listed as Elvina Day, age 34, born in VA in Sep 1866, married 12 years, 6 children, 5 living, in
household of husband, Thomas Day.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A, Family
#71.
Listed as Elva Day, age 42, born in VA, married at 20, 8 children, 7 living, in household of husband,
Thomas J. Day.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 214A,
Family #3.
Listed as Elva Day, age 53, born in VA, in household of husband, Thomas J. Day.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #284.
Listed as John H. Day, age 4, born in WV in Aug 1896, in household of father, Thomas Day.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A, Family
#71.
Listed as John H. Day, age 15, born in WV, in household of father,Thomas J. Day.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 214A,
Family #3.
Listed as Henry Day, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas J. Day.
4. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Henry Day; 1895; died on 30 Jun 1952.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #284.
Listed as Lucinda Day, age 7 months, born in WV in Oct 1900 (sic, 1899), in household of father,
Thomas Day.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A, Family
#71.
Listed as Lucinda O. Day, age 12, born in WV, in household of father,Thomas J. Day.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; taken on 28 jun 1900; Page 254B;
Image 31 of 68; Family #276/276.
Listed as Benjamin H. Davis; age 5; born in May 1895 in WV in household of father, William I. Davis.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 28; Family #154/155.
Listed as Benjamin H. Davis; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, William I. Davis.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920,
Page 214B, Family #14.
Listed as Harison Davis, age 24, born in WV, father born in KY, mother in VA, farmer, head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5777; WV Archives Website.
Benjamin Harrison Davis; age 25 yrs, 1o mons, 13 days; born 15 May 1897 in WV; married; farmer;
son of Arlon and Martha Ann (Lester) Davis; died 17 Mar 1923 at Paynesville, WV; due to
tuberculosis; buried 19 Mar 1923 at head of Bradshaw near Paynesville, WV; informant, Garfield
Blankenship, Paynesville, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Mar 2011.
Harrison Davis
Birth 1896
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Mar 1923 (aged 26–27)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Day Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 66432459"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Eliza "Jane" Day-Davis-Osborne."Father of Thomas "Tommy" Davis (B. 1914), Stella Davis (B. 1917), Meldie Davis (1918-1921), & Jerry Davis (1921-1923)."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "John Calvin Muncey" article, page 211,
submitted by daughter, Tondael Blankenship.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #284.
Listed as Eliza J. Day, age 3, born in WV in Apr 1897, in household of father, Thomas Day.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 25 Apr 1910, 69A, Family
#71.
Listed as Louisa J. Day, age 14, born in WV, in household of father,Thomas J. Day.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920,
Page 214B, Family #14.
Listed as Jane Davis, age 21, born in VA, in household of husband, Harrison Davis.
5. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Jane Osborne; born on 30 May 1894 (sic, 30 Apr 1897); died on 26 Nov 1977,
6. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Jane Osburn; age 32; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, James W.
Osborne.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Mar 2011.
" Eliza Jane “Jane” Day-Davis Osborne
Birth 30 May 1894
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 1977 (aged 83)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Day Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 66432772"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Thomas James Day (1868-1954) & Elva Mullins-Day (1866-Deceased)."Sister of Polly A. Day-Breeding (1889-1937), Christina Day (1891-Deceased), Henry Day (1895-1952), Lucinda Day (1900-Deceased), Jackson Whitten Day (1905-Deceased), & Ira Day Sr. (1908-1966).
"Married to Harrison Davis (1896-Deceased).
Mother of Thomas "Tommy" Davis (B. 1914), Stella Davis (B. 1917), Meldie Davis (1918-1921), & Jerry Davis (1921-1923).
"Also married to James "Whitten" Osborne (1892-1965) on July 13, 1923.
"Mother of Polly M. Osborne-Muncy (1926-1994), Gladys Virginia Osborne-Muncy (B. 1931), Otis Osborne (1934-1993), Ira Osborne, Audrey Osborne, John C. Osborne, Juanita Osborne (Deceased), & Dora Osborne (Deceased)."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920,
Page 214B, Family #14.
Listed as Thomas Davis, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Davis.
2. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Tommy Davis; age 15; born in WV; in household of step-father, James W. Osborne.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920,
Page 214B, Family #14.
Listed as Melda Davis, age 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Davis.
2. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Meldie Davis; no dates,
1. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Jerry Davis; no dates,
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District; Hurricane Branch Road; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B;
Image 26 of 51; Family #222/228.
Listed as Dora Davis; age 6; born in WV; in household of step-father, James W. Osborne.
2. Tom Day Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn, McDowell Co, WV.
Dora Osborn; no dates,
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 19 Aug 1860, page 811, Family #355.
Listed as Jackson Osborn, age 3 months, born in VA, in household of father, Ruel P. Osborn.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179A, Family #79.
Listed as Jackson Oscar (sic, Osborn), age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Ruel P. Osborn.
3. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237A, Family #165.
Listed as Jackson Osborn, age 41, born in VA in Jun 1858, married 20 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by sadie sidotti; 27 Jan 2010.
" Jackson Osborne
Birth 1858
Death 1932 (aged 73–74)
Slate, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Old Gray
Keen Mountain, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 47215931"Additional Information Posted: Personal photo added by R. Dotson.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237A, Family #165.
Listed as Lydia Osborn, age 39, born in VA in Jan 1861, married 20 yrs, 11 children, 8 living, in
household of husband, Jackson Osborn.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by sadie sidotti; 27 Jan 2010.
"Mrs Liddie Mullins Osborne
Birth 1861
Death 28 Feb 1935 (aged 73–74)
Burial
Old Gray
Keen Mountain, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 47215415"Additional Information Posted: Personal photo added by R. Dotson.
.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Margaret Osborn, age 14, born in VA in Sep 1885, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Eda Osborn, age 11, born in VA in Jun 1888, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Lilly Osborn, age 10, born in VA in Jan 1890, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Rosy Osborn, age 3, born in VA in Nov 1896, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001, submitted by
ptholden@aol.com
James Whitten Day; born on 25 Feb 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Louisa A.
Ratliff on 25 Jan 1864; children: Thomas J., Joshua S., Peter W., and Rufus
Britton Day.
Rufus Britton Day was born on 20 Mar 1883.
2. Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rufus B Day
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1883
Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Kentucky, USA
Marriage Registration Date: 1903
Marriage Registration Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse Name:
Kentucky Dotson"
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as R. Briton Day, age 47, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kentucky Dotson
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1883
Birth Place: Pike
Residence Date: Abt 1903
Residence Place: Pike
Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Kentucky, USA
Marriage Registration Date: 1903
Marriage Registration Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse Name:
Rufus B Day
Father Birth Place: Pike
Mother Birth Place: Pike"
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as Kentucky Day, age 46, born in KY, in household of husband, Rufus B. Day.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as Walter Day, age 24, born in VA, in household of father, Rufus B. Day.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as Nellie Day, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Rufus B. Day.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as Rufus Day, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Rufus B. Day.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #13.
Listed as Hazel Day, age 4 yrs, 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Rufus B. Day.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 352; WV Archives Wed Site.
Harvey Pruitt; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Davy, WV; son of Charter and
Caroline; married on 28 Mar 1906 at M. Atwell's; Sarh J. Atwell; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Marshall and Annie.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244A, Family #92.
Listed as Sarah J. Atwell, age 13, born in Jan 1887 in WV, in household of
father, Marshall Atwell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 352; WV Archives Wed Site.
Harvey Pruitt; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Davy, WV; son of Charter and
Caroline; married on 28 Mar 1906 at M. Atwell's; Sarh J. Atwell; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Marshall and Annie.