John Anderson "Johnnie" Mitchem
1. McDowell Co, WV; Delayed Birth Certificate #6688; issued 14 Oct 1963; LDS Web Site.
Johnie Anderson Mitchem; born 21 Jul 1902 at Gary, WV; son of Noah and Vicie Mitchem; living
at Bramwell, WV; by affidavit of mother, Vicie Mitchem, age 86.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 23 May 1910, Page 29B, Family #253.
Listed as Johnie Mitchem, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Noah G. Mitchem.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 11 Feb 1920, Page 305B, Family #612.
Listed as Johny A. Mitchem, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Noah G. Mitchem.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol#__(1922); page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
John A. Mitchem; age20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Noah
and Pocey; married on 28 Feb 1922 at Gary, WV; Etta Bennington; age 17; born in Grayson Co,
VA; single; daughter of S.A. and Elizabeth.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, Venus, taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 76B,
Family #143.
Listed as John Mitchem, age 27, born in WV, married at 19, motorman in coal mine; head of
household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-41; taken on 3 Apr
1940; Page 802B; Image 8 of 36; Household #65.
Listed as John Mitchem; age 37; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Piedmont,
Mercer Co, WV; on 1 Apr 1935; section boss in coal mine; head of household.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Johnie Mitchem; born on 21 Jul 1902; died in Jun 1975; last residence, Bramwell, Mercer Co, WV;
SS#236-07-6820; card issued in WV.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Message Boards; posted by Cherryl Mitchem-Crouch; 16 Jan 2001;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Johnnie Anderson Mitchem, 72, of Bramwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, died Wednesday, June 25, 1975, in a Bluefield hospital following a short illness."Born in Gary, he was a son of the late Noah and Vicie Mitchem. He had lived in Bramwell for the past 12 years, coming from Brushfork. He was a retired employee of US Steel Corporation in Gary and at the time of his death worked at East River Gulf Station in Bluefield. He was a member of the Bramwell Wesleyan Church where he sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the UMWA at Beckley.
"Surviving at time of death were his widow, Mrs. Etta Bennington Mithcem; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Hazel) Clark of Rt. 2, Honaker, Va., Mrs. Jessie (Sylvia) Anderson of Rt. 3, Bluefield, Mrs. Roger (Violet) Goins of Bramwell, and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Rose of West Columbia, SC; two sons, Dewey Mitchem of the home, and Elwood Mitchem of Rt. 5, Bluefield; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha McKenzie of Princeton, Mrs. Evelyn Stevenson of Rt. 5, Bluefield, and Mrs. Debbie Hughes of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; one brother, Carl Mitchem of Premier, and 16 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 1975 at the Bramwell Wesleyan Church with Rev. Robert Kennedy and Rev. C.R. Johnson officiated. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens..."
1. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142B, Family #258.
Listed as Etta Bennington, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
2. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Speedwell District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 131A; Image 9 of
35; Family #63/63.
Listed as Etta Margaret Bennington; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Stephen A.
Bennington.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol#__(1922); page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
John A. Mitchem; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of
Noah and Pocey; married on 28 Feb 1922 at Gary, WV; Etta Bennington; age 17; born in
Grayson Co, VA single; daughter of S.A. and Elizabeth.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, Venus, taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 76B,
Family #143.
Listed as Etta Mitchem, age 25, born in VA, married at 17, in household of husband, John A.
Mitchem.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-41; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 802B; Image 8 of 36; Household #65.
Listed as Etta Mitchem; age 34; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in Piedmont,
Mercer Co, WV; on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John A. Mitchem.
6 Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Etta Mitchem; born on 21 Dec 1904; died in Apr 1983; last residence, Bramwell, WV;
SS#233-20-9713; card issued in WV before 1951.
Stephen Alexander "Steve" Bennington
1. 1870 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, Independence PO, taken on 2 August 1870;
Page 183B, Family #705.
Listed as Stephen Bennington, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, John Bennington.
2. 1880 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Speedwell District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 416B, Family #193.
Listed as Stephen A. Bennington, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, John Bennington.
3. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 40B, Family #339.
Listed as Stephen A. Bennington, age 36, born in VA, married 3 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142A, Family #258.
Listed as Stephen A. Bennington, age 46, born in VA, married twice, last time for 3 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Speedwell District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 131A; Image 9 of 35;
Family #63/63.
Listed as Steve A. Bennington; age 63; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Speedwell District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 146A; Image 5 of 28;
Family #42/42.
Listed as S.A. Bennngton; age 66; born in VA; married at 23; farmer; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Speedwell District; E.D. 99-16; taken on 24 Apr 1940; Page __8A;
Image 5 of 14; Household #47.
Listed as Stephen A. Bennington; age 74; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
house in Wythe Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Groseclose Chapel, United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wythe Co, VA;
submitted by Gwen Williams; 2 Oct 2011.
Steven A. Bennington; born in 1863; died in 1946; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 40B, Family #339.
Listed as Eliza E. Bennington, age 22, born in VA, in Jan 1877, married 3 yrs, 2 children, 2 living, in
household of husband, Stephen A. Bennington.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Groseclose Chapel, United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wythe Co, VA;
submitted by Gwen Williams; 2 Oct 2011.
Elizabeth E. Bennington; born 9 Jun 1977; died 3 Jul 1906; buried here.
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1017; LDS Web Site.
C.W. Bennington; born 10 Feb 1896 in Grayson Co, VA; parents, Stephen and Elizabeth
Bennington.
2. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 40B, Family #339.
Listed as Carl W. Bennington, age 4, born in VA, in Mar 1896, in household of father, Stephen A.
Bennington.
3. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142A, Family #258.
Listed as Carl W. Bennington, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 40B, Family #339.
Listed as Minnie L. Bennington, age 2, born in VA, in Feb 1898, in household of father, Stephen A.
Bennington.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142A, Family #258.
Listed as Minnie L. Bennington, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Elk Creek District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 40B, Family #339.
Listed as Rubin A. Bennington, age 1, born in VA, in May 1899, in household of father, Stephen A.
Bennington.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142B, Family #258.
Listed as Alex R. Bennington, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
1. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142B, Family #258.
Listed as Alice S. Bennington, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
2. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Speedwell District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 131A; Image 9 of 35;
Family #63/63.
Listed as Sallie Alice Bennington; age 19; brn in VA; in household of father, Stephen A.
Bennington.
1. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA, Zion Precinct, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 142B, Family #258.
Listed as Ada Bennington, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Stephen A. Bennington.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, Venus, taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 76B, Family #143.
Listed as Dewey Mitchem, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, John A. Mitchem.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-41; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 802B; Image 8 of 36; Household #65.
Listed as Dewey Mitchem; age 16; born in WV; 8th grade education; not attending school; lived in
Piedmont, Mercer Co, WV; on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John A. Mitchem.
3. "WW II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 737; Ancestry.com Web
Site. Dewey Anderson Mitchem; Sargent, US Army; born 8 Sep 1924; entered service 15 sep 1941;
served at Ft. Thomas, KY, England, Italy, France; attended kimball HS; Methodist; son of M/M John
A. Mitchem, Kimball, WV; husband of Mrs. Agnes Franklin Mitchem, Boise, ID. (Picture)
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey A. Mitchem; born on 24 Sep 1924; died on 3 Jun 1995; living at Alpharetta, Fulton Co, GA at
death.; card issued in WV befire 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming; Swetwater Co; Edon-Farson; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 187B; Image 2
of 8; Family #19/20.
Listed as Agnes Franklin; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WY; in household of father, John W. Franklin.
2. 1940 Census, Idaho; Adams Co; Mesa; E.D. 2-9; taken on 20 Apr 1940; Page 37B; Image 8 of 10;
Household #98.
Listed as Agnes M. Franklin; age 13; born in WY; 6th grade education; attending school; in
household of mother, Elizabeth L. Barth Franklin.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Agnes Mitchem; born on 29 Aug 1926; died on 31 Aug 2003; living at Homewood, Cook Co, IL
at death; last benefit paid to Alpharetta, Fulton Co, GA; card issued in ID.
4. E-mail from Cherryl Mitchem Crouch; 1 Jan 2011; daughter of Dewey A. and Agnes M. (Franklin)
Mitchem.
"...Mon died in Virginia, and lived there from 1962 until her death. She spent a year or so in
Homewood, IL. but to my knowledge her address was never changed (although perhaps her social
security benefits were sent there. I'm not sure)..."
5. US Public Records Index, Volime I( Covers Periods 1950- 1993); Ancestry.com Web Site.
Agnes M. Mitchem; born on 29 Jul 1926 lived at the following address:
4105 Old Iron Court, Apt 600, Hopewell, VA
307 New Castle Drive, Colonial Heights, VA
305 New Castle Drive, Colonial Heights, VA
4061 Hyde Park Drive, Chester, VA
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A; Image
21 of 78; Family #183/188.
Listed as Frances Mitchem; age 4 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Minnie Sexton
Mitchem.
2. 1940 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Black Lick District; E.D. 99-5; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 51A;
Image 21 of 26; Household #169.
Listed as Freda Mitchem; age 14; born in VA (sic, WV); 6th garde education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Minnie Sexton Mitchem.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Freda Frances Mitchem [Freda Mitchem Jones] [Freda Jones]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1925
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia [McDowell Cou??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Jun 1997
Father:
George W Mitchem
Mother:
Minnie Sexton
SSN: 229243242
Notes: Sep 1942: Name listed as FREDA FRANCES MITCHEM;
Jan 1948: Name listed as FREDA MITCHEM JONES;
07 Aug 1997: Name listed as FREDA M JONES"
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Freda M. Jones; born 25 Aug 1925; died 7 Jun 1997; last residence, Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA;
SS#229-24-3242; card issued in VA before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA; submitted by Becky;
6 May 2009.
Freda Frances Mitchem; born 25 Aug 1925; died 7 Jun 1997; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84A, Family #202.
Listed as Burt Hicks, age 14, in Sep 1885, in household of father,
John Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Bud Hicks, age 44, born in WV, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #5792; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud Hicks; age 62 yrs, 8 mons, 5 days; born on 14 Sep 1883 at English, WV; married; husband of
Cora Hicks, age 57; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and Vicie Saddler Hicks, both born in Knott Co,
KY; died on 19 May 1946 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of cardo vascular disease;
buried on 21 May 1946 in family cemetery at Big Creek, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B, Family #53/53.
Listed as Cora Baker, age 9, born in Apr 1891, in WV, in household of father, Harman Baker.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 64; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud Hicks; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rife, WV; son of J.H. and Pricie;
married on 1 Jan 1908 at John Hick's; Cora Baker; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Harman and Vina.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Cora Hicks, age 39, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Clayborn Hicks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Walter Hicks, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Clayborn Hicks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Manis Hicks, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Clayborn Hicks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Maude Hicks, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Clayborn Hicks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as John Hicks, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Clayborn Hicks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harman Baker Search, 8 Sep 2002, submitted by
Trena (_______), trenasmail620@yahoo.com.
Cora Baker; daughter of Harman and Viney Right Baker; married Clayburn "Bud"
Hicks; children: John Lundy, Byrd, Ballard, Raymond Nash, Sylvia, Ethel,
Walter, Manis and Mose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 78B, Family #32.
Listed as Raymond Hicks, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Clayborn Hicks.
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 20 Sep 1850; 170B; Family #1504/1504.
Listed as John F..Johnson; age 17; born in VA; farmer; in household of father, Walter Johnson.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; Tug River PO; Page 474A; Image 15 of 18;
Family #103/103.
Listed as John F. Johnson, age 37, born in TN, farmer; head of household.
3 .1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 323A; Image 21 of 22; Family #184/186.
Listed as John F. Johnson, age 48, born in VA; married; Clerk of Circuit Court.; head of household,
4.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 13 Jun 1900; Page 128B;
Family #168/176.
Listed as John Jonson; age 66; born in VA in Oct 1833; married at 37; retired; head of household.
household of husband, John Jonson.
5. FindAGrave.com Websute; submitted by Joseph Tabor; 16 Aug 2008.
" John Franklin “Frank” Johnson
Birth 4 Oct 1833
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death 22 Oct 1906 (aged 73)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cartwright Cemetery
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29065854"Additional Information Posted:
"Very little is known about J. Frank Johnson or his wife. His was the 3rd family to settle in Welch before Welch was incorportated as a town. He was also the first County Clerk where the county seat was in Welch. It is not known where he was born. His children include: J. Frank Johnson, Jr., Walter W. Johnson (a printer in early Welch), Alice Johnson (wife of Crockett Beavers)and Nancy Bell Johnson (wife of William Trigg Tabor, County Engineer and Surveyor)."
1 .1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 323A; Image 21 of 22; Family #184/186.
Listed as Mary F. Johnson, age 23; born in VA; in household of father, John F. Johnson.
1, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 14 May 2008; maintained by Debbie Richardson
McGlothlin.
"Dr David Robert Johnson
Birth 1858
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 1920 (aged 61–62)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26807650"
1 .1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 323A; Image 21 of 22; Family #184/186.
Listed as James N. Johnson, age 23; Deputy Clerk of Court; in household of father, John F.Johnson.
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Llamas; 27 Aug 2014.
" James Nathaniel Johnson
Birth 1862
Death 1934 (aged 71–72)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134976704"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles F. Perdue; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Riley and Zure; married on 31 Oct 1936 at War, WV; Cora L. Lambert; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Isaac and Viola.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 157B; Image 28 of
40; Family #36/36.
Listed as Cora Lambert; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Isaac Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles F. Perdue; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Riley and Zure; married on 31 Oct 1936 at War, WV; Cora L. Lambert; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Isaac and Viola.
1. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Dad Smith article, page 190.
Abner moved from McDowell Co, WV to Alleghaney Co, VA in 1877. He married
Ruth Ann Christian on 6 Feb 1878.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 12 Jun 1880; Page 391A; Family #76/76.
Listed as John Smith; age4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Abner H. Smith.
3. 1900 Census, Alleghaney Co, VA, page 231B, Family #138.
Listed as John F. Smith, age 20, born in Jan 1880 in VA, in household of father, Abner H. Smith.
4. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jno. Francis Smith
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1880
Birth Place: Alleghany Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1901
Marriage Place: Alleghany, Virginia
Father:
A.H. Smith
Mother:
Ruth
Spouse:
Effie Susan Hoke
FHL Film Number: 30523
Reference ID: P76, L124"
5. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 99B; Family #136.
Listed as John F. Smith; age 30; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; lumberman in saw mill; head of
household.
6. Alleghany Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #2345; Covington, VA Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
John Francis Smith; age 38; born on 5 Jan 1880; living at Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA; saw milling
at Oake Lumber Co, Grove City, PA; nearest relative, Darsey Smith, Callaghan, VA; medium height
and build; blue eyes and light brown hair.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 272; WV Archives Website.
John Smith age 45; born in Alleghany Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Abner and Ruthy; married on 7 Aug 1925 in McDowell Co, WV; Flora Rhodes; age 22; born in
Pocahontas Co, VA; single; daughter of Russell and Allie.
8. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Francis Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1880
Birth Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bath, Virginia, USA
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head"
9. Alleghany Co, VA; Death Certificate #6327; Ancestry.com Website.
John F. Smith; age 75 yrs, 2 mons, 8 days; born 5 Jan 1880 in Alleghany Co, VA; married; husband of
Flora Rhodes; saw mill operator; living at Rt #1, Hot Springs, VA; son of Abner H. and Ruth
(Christian) Smith; died 13 Mar 1955 in Alleghany Co, VA; due to congestive heart failure with vascular
hypertension; buried 15 Mar 1955in Hoke Cemetery, Ogle Creek, Alleghany Co, VA; informant, Mrs.
John Smith, Rt #1, Hoy Springs, VA.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 15 Jul 2016.
" John Francis Smith
Birth 5 Jan 1880
Death 13 Mar 1955 (aged 75)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #121
Memorial ID 167008913"
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 99B; Family #136.
Listed as Effie Smith; age 27; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 4 children, 2 living;
in household of husband, John F. Smith.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Effie Susan Hoke
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1882
Birth Place: Greenbrier Co., W VA.
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1901
Marriage Place: Alleghany, Virginia
Father:
H.A. Hoke
Mother:
Kate
Spouse:
Jno. Francis Smith
FHL Film Number: 30523
Reference ID: P76, L124"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 15 Jul 2016.
" Claton Q. Smith
Birth 15 Aug 1902
Death 15 Jan 1906 (aged 3)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #127
Memorial ID 167009089"
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 99B; Family #136.
Listed as Sherman Smith; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, John F. Smith.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sherman Gladys Smith
Race: White
Age: 34
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 2 May 1906
Birth Place: Greenwood, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Mcdowell, Highland, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mcdowell, Highland, Virginia, USA
Employer: John Smith
Weight: 155
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: John F Smith
Household Members Age Relationship
Sherman Gladys Smith 34 Self (Head)
John F Smith
Father "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 14 Jul 2016.
" Sherman G. Smith
Birth 6 Jun 1906
Death 11 Nov 1970 (aged 64)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #117
Memorial ID 166952128"
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 99B; Family #136.
Listed as Dorothy Smith; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, John F. Smith.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel Rosebud Walthall [Ethel R Walthall] [Ethel Rosebud Smith]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1910
Birth Place: Covington, Virginia [Covington|]
Death Date: 8 Jul 2003
Claim Date: 27 Jun 1972
Father:
John F Smith
Mother:
Effee S Hoke
SSN: 229368758
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 08 Mar 1984: Name listed as ETHEL ROSEBUD WALTHALL;
27 Jun 1972: Name listed as ETHEL R WALTHALL"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 15 Jul 2016.
" Vincent Astor Smith
Birth 3 Mar 1912
Death 10 Mar 1915 (aged 3)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #125
Memorial ID 167009030"
1. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Dad Smith article, page 190.
Abner moved from McDowell Co, WV to Alleghaney Co, VA in 1877. He married
Ruth Ann Christian on 6 Feb 1878.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 12 Jun 1880; Page 391A; Family #76/76.
Listed as John Smith; age4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Abner H. Smith.
3. 1900 Census, Alleghaney Co, VA, page 231B, Family #138.
Listed as John F. Smith, age 20, born in Jan 1880 in VA, in household of father, Abner H. Smith.
4. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jno. Francis Smith
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1880
Birth Place: Alleghany Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1901
Marriage Place: Alleghany, Virginia
Father:
A.H. Smith
Mother:
Ruth
Spouse:
Effie Susan Hoke
FHL Film Number: 30523
Reference ID: P76, L124"
5. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 99B; Family #136.
Listed as John F. Smith; age 30; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; lumberman in saw mill; head of
household.
6. Alleghany Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #2345; Covington, VA Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
John Francis Smith; age 38; born on 5 Jan 1880; living at Callaghan, Alleghany Co, VA; saw milling
at Oake Lumber Co, Grove City, PA; nearest relative, Darsey Smith, Callaghan, VA; medium height
and build; blue eyes and light brown hair.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 272; WV Archives Website.
John Smith age 45; born in Alleghany Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Abner and Ruthy; married on 7 Aug 1925 in McDowell Co, WV; Flora Rhodes; age 22; born in
Pocahontas Co, VA; single; daughter of Russell and Allie.
8. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Francis Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1880
Birth Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bath, Virginia, USA
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head"
9. Alleghany Co, VA; Death Certificate #6327; Ancestry.com Website.
John F. Smith; age 75 yrs, 2 mons, 8 days; born 5 Jan 1880 in Alleghany Co, VA; married; husband of
Flora Rhodes; saw mill operator; living at Rt #1, Hot Springs, VA; son of Abner H. and Ruth
(Christian) Smith; died 13 Mar 1955 in Alleghany Co, VA; due to congestive heart failure with vascular
hypertension; buried 15 Mar 1955in Hoke Cemetery, Ogle Creek, Alleghany Co, VA; informant, Mrs.
John Smith, Rt #1, Hoy Springs, VA.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 15 Jul 2016.
" John Francis Smith
Birth 5 Jan 1880
Death 13 Mar 1955 (aged 75)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #121
Memorial ID 167008913"
1. 1910 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; taken 17 May 1910; Page 116A; Image 5 of
13; Family #54/54.
Listed as Flora Roads; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Russell Rhodes.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 272; WV Archives Website.
John Smith age 45; born in Alleghany Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Abner and Ruthy; married on 7 Aug 1925 in McDowell Co, WV; Flora Rhodes; age 22; born in
Pocahontas Co, VA; single; daughter of Russell and Allie.
3. "The News Leader"; Stauton, VA; Wednesday, 7 Nov 1962; Page 8; Newspapers.com Website.
" COVINGTON - Mrs. Flora Smith Boone, 58, of Princeton, N. J., formerly of Rt. 1, Covington, died Sunday (Nov. 4, 1962) in a Princeton hospital. Surviving are three sons, Raymond L. Smith, Elkton, Md., Meredith M. Smith, North East, Md., James W. Smith, Salem, N. J.; seven daughters, Mrs. Mildred Holton, Mrs. Sylvia Condo, Miss Lydia Smith, Princeton, N. J., Mrs. Gaynelle Cash, Staunton, Miss Le Nettie Smith, New York City, Miss Hilda Smith, Elkton, Md., Mrs. Gloria Thomas, Lewisburg, Kan.; 11 grandchildren. The body will be brought to R. M. Loving Funeral Home where a service will be held Thursday afternoon, with burial in Hoke Cemetery."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by J Stockwell; 15 Jul 2016.
" Flora Alice Rhodes Boone
Birth 25 Jan 1904
Death 4 Nov 1962 (aged 58)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Plot Row 8, #119
Memorial ID 166952187"
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Leslie Smith
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 Jun 1923
Birth Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Employer: Arden Smith
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Flora A Smith (McClung, VA)
Household Members: 1"
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Lesley Smith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 29 Jun 1923
Death Date: 14 Jun 2007
SSN: 226181373
Enlistment Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1943
Discharge Date: 22 Oct 1947
Enlistment Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 23 Oct 1947
Discharge Date 1: 23 Sep 1949
Page number: 1"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Lessie Smith [Raymond Lesley Smith] [Raymond Smith]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Alleghany Co, Virginia [Alleghany, Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Jun 2007
Father:
John F Smith
Mother:
Floria A Rhodes
SSN: 226181373
Notes: Feb 1939: Name listed as RAYMOND LESSIE SMITH;
14 Aug 1979: Name listed as RAYMOND LESLEY SMITH;
19 Jun 2007: Name listed as RAYMOND L SMITH"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by HDR; 12 Nov 2018.
" Meredith McKinley Smith
Birth 1 Mar 1935
Death 11 Jul 1996 (aged 61)
Burial
Hoke Chapel Cemetery
Callaghan, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 194678743"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
George Asbury; age 56; born in tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Harve and Lovas; married on 14 Aug 1920 at Avondale, WV; Julia Stanley; age 46; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; daughter of Curtis and Clara.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 771.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Julia A. Coleman, age 6, in household of father, Curtis Coleman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1896); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
William B. Stanl(sic, e)y; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; son of James
and Amanda Stanley; married on 25 Jan 1896 at Curtis Colman's; Julia Ann Col (sic,e)man; age 22;
born and living in McDowell co, WV; daughter of Curtis and Clara Colman.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 21 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
85B, Family #223.
Listed as Julia A. Bartley, age 24, born in Aug 1875 in WV; married 5 years,
4 children, 3 living; in household of husband, Bartley Stanley.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
George Asbury; age 56; born in tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Harve and Lovas; married on 14 Aug 1920 at Avondale, WV; Julia Stanley; age 46; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; daughter of Curtis and Clara.
5. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries January-March 1999", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1999.html
February 1999, Heather Rowe.
Curtis Coleman married Clarissa Charles; lived near Avondale, McDowell Co,
WV; Clarissa married first, Adam Davis.
Davis children were: David (married Caroline ______) and Cynthia (married
George Washington Rowe).
Coleman children were: Sherman (married Jane Roberts), Sheridan (married,
first, Rebecca Jones, second, Nancy Whitt), Julia Ann (child by Henry Asbury,
married first George Washington Asbury, second, William "Bart" Stanley),
Melvina Cathern "Kate" (married Paris Jones, a "witch doctor"), and Adam
(married Rilda Roberts).
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, George B. Stanley search, 27 Mar 2002, submitted by
Christine Hayes, gabby362@juno.com.
James Stanley; born in Mar 1850 in VA; died bef 1920 at Coalwood, McDowell
Co, WV; married Amanda M. Harman.
Son, Bartley Stanley; born on 10 May 1878 at Coalwood, McDowell Co, WV; died
bef 1920 at Coalwood; married Mary Jane Hicks; son: Robert Smith Stanley,
born on 10 Jan 1906 at Coalwood.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 4 Feb 2009; maintained by David Hayes.
Julia Ann Coleman Stanley-Asbury; born 6 Aug 1875 in McDowell Co, WV; died 10 Aug 1940;
at Lex, WV; buried here; headstone photo shown with personal picture, and marriage license posted.
"Daughter of Curtis Coleman (1839-1908) & Clarissa "Clary" Charles-Davis-Coleman (1834-1909).Sister of David Coleman (Deceased), Sherman Coleman (1865-1941), Adam Coleman (1870-1952), & Sheridan Coleman (1870-Deceased).
Married to William Bartley "Bart" Stanley (1877-1919).
Mother of Melvina C Stanley (1895-Deceased), Rosa Ellen Stanley (1896-1976), Charley Stanley (1898-Deceased), Clara Stanley-Addair (1900-1949), Liddie Bell Stanley (1901-Deceased), David Stanley (1903-Deceased), Burl "Burley" Charles Stanley (1904-1966), & William "Bill" Stanley (1909-1959), & Ona Stanley (1912-Deceased).
Married to George Asbury (1863-Deceased) on August 14, 1920 in Avondale, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1920, Page 224, Application Date: August 12, 1920).
Julia Asbury died at age 66 from a heart attack (per WV Certificate of Death #12111 Dist. #2461 Serial #75).
Family links:
Parents:
Curtis Coleman (1839 - 1908)
Clarissa Charles Coleman (1834 - 1909)
Spouses:
William Bartley Stanley (1877 - 1919)
George Washington Asbury (1862 - 1930)*
Children:
Melvina C Stanley Smith (1892 - 1973)*
Rosa Ellen Stanley Trent (1897 - 1976)*
Lydia Bell Stanley Asbury (1900 - 1943)*
Dave Stanley (1902 - 1968)*
Burl Stanley (1904 - 1966)*
William Stanley (1909 - 1959)*
Siblings:
Sherman Coleman (1865 - 1941)*
Sheridan Coleman (1870 - ____)*
Adam Coleman (1870 - 1952)*
Julia Ann Coleman Stanley - Asbury (1873 - 1940)
Melvina Katherine Coleman Jones (1876 - 1952)*
*Calculated relationship..."