1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 184, Rebecca Jane
Day article, submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road, Astabula, OH.
Rebecca Jane Day married Ellic (sic Alex) Underwood. They had three55
daughters: Vesta Louise, Rosie and Ginny and three sons: Daniel, Isaac and Peter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 250, Isaac
Underwood article, submitted by Elmer Underwood, P.O. Box 306, Con-Can, TX 78838.
Isaac married first Elva Keen; second Effie Hicks; third Lou Emma Dawson.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76A, Family #58/58.
Listed as Isaac N. Underwood, age 1, born in Jun 1899, in WV, in household of father, Alexander
Underwood.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #187.
Listed as Isaac N. Underwood, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, James A. Underwood.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #319; 24 Aug 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 21; born 29 Jun 1897 in Peapatch, VA; living at War, WV; employed by
Warrior Coal Co, War, WV; nearest relative, Elva Underwood, War, WV; tall with slender build;
gray eyes and Black hair.
6. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines) Precinct; taken on 27 Jan
1920; Page 66A; Family #400.
Listed as Isaac Underwood; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Underwood.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; miner; living at War, WV; martial status left
blank; son of Alex and Becca Jane; married on 9 Jun 1924 at War, WV; Millie Smith; age 37; born in
Campbell Co, VA; martial status left blank; daughter of James and Lizzie. (Millie was probably
married before)
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 22/23 Apr
1940; Page 732A; Household #195.
Listed as Isaac Underwood; age 41; born in WV; married; born in WV; 3rd grade education; lived in
Richmond, Henrico Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; miner; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006969; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 60; born 26 Jun 1899 (sic, 1898) in VA; married; miner; living at Bradshaw,
WV; SS #234-22-2575; son of Alex and Beckey (Day) Underwood; died 11 May 1960 in Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute pulmonary embolism; fermal artery; gangrin of left leg;
buried 14 May 1960 in Rowe Cemetery,Rockridge, WV; informant, Rebecca Mahone, Roderfield.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene;4 Feb 2009.
Isaac Noah Underwood; born 26 Jun 1899 (sic, 1898); died 11 May 1960; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown.
11."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Luema Dawson, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 22/23 Apr
1940; Page 732A; Household #195.
Listed as Lou Underwood; age 27; born in WV; married; born in WV; 7th grade education; lived in
Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Isaac Underwood.
3. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Foster R. Addair" article, page 89.
Lou Emma Dawson; married Harvey Addair; son was Foster Ray Addair, born on 14 Apr 1933.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Lou Emma Dawson Addar Underwood Wallace; born 14 dec 1912; died 13 Dec 1986; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
6."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
7. "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. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Elmer Underwood" article, page 250.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Isaac Underwood
Mother: Lue Dawson
Spouse: Juanita Marie McIntosh
Certificate Number: 1956021390"
4, Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Divorce Age: 29
Birth Date: 1941
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Divorce Date: 26 Jan 1970
Divorce Place: Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse:
Juanita A Underwood
Number of Children: 3
Case Number: 005135"
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; "William T. McIntosh, Miner";
Article; Page 201; submitted by Alline Blankenship, Bradshaw, WV.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita Marie McIntosh
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Bill McIntosh
Mother: Mary Christian
Spouse: Elmer Underwood
Certificate Number: 1956021390"
3, Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita A Underwood
Gender: Female
Divorce Age: 29
Birth Date: 1941
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Divorce Date: 26 Jan 1970
Divorce Place: Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse:
Elmer Underwood
Number of Children: 3
Case Number: 005135"
4, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita Marie McIntosh
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 30
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Jan 1970
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: William Turner McIntosh
Mother: Mary Frances Christian
Spouse: Richard Allen Cheney
Certificate Number: 1970001515"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juanita Marie Underwood [Juanita Mar Cheney] [Juanita Cheney] [Juanita Marie McIntosh]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1939
Birth Place: Bradshaw McD, West Virginia [Lex McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Aug 2006
Father: William T McIntosh
Mother: Mary F Christian
SSN: 235660111
Notes: Jun 1959: Name listed as JUANITA MARIE UNDERWOOD;
Feb 1970: Name listed as JUANITA MAR CHENEY;
30 Jul 1975: Name listed as JUANITA MARIE CHENEY;
29 Aug 2006: Name listed as JUANITA M CHENEY"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Elmer Underwood" article, page 250.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Isaac Underwood
Mother: Lue Dawson
Spouse: Juanita Marie McIntosh
Certificate Number: 1956021390"
4, Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Divorce Age: 29
Birth Date: 1941
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Divorce Date: 26 Jan 1970
Divorce Place: Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse:
Juanita A Underwood
Number of Children: 3
Case Number: 005135"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Elmer Underwood" article, page 250.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Isaac Underwood
Mother: Lue Dawson
Spouse: Juanita Marie McIntosh
Certificate Number: 1956021390"
4, Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Underwood
Gender: Male
Divorce Age: 29
Birth Date: 1941
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1956
Divorce Date: 26 Jan 1970
Divorce Place: Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse:
Juanita A Underwood
Number of Children: 3
Case Number: 005135"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as William H. Tunnell, age 43, born in TN, both parents born in TN, insurance agent, head of
household.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as Jennie Tunnell, age 43, born in VA, both parents born in VA, in household of husband,
William H. Tunnell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as Bertha Tunnell, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Tunnell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as Ethel Tunnell, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Tunnell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as Millard Tunnell, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Tunnell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as Glen C. Tunnell, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Tunnell.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5/6 Jan 1920, Page 3B, Family #53.
Listed as E. Duke Tunnell, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William H. Tunnell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "William Harrison Tunnell Family " article,
page 250.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The James Buchanan Tunnell
Family"; Article; Page 249; Lillian Payne Marsdeb, 606 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
John B. Evans, Sr. Article, page 143.
John Bunyon Evans (b 29 Oct 1886, d 18 Nov 1959) was son of Elexious and
Elizabeth Puckett Evans. He married Clarice Myers.
John's siblings were: Davis, Hammond, Mack, Sally Ruth (married
_____Brammer), Phoebie (married ______Turner), and Tilda (married _______
Kennedy).
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #144.
Listed as Davis Evans, age 3, born in Mar 1897 in WV, in household of
father, Elexious Evans.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 91A, Family #213.
Listed as Davis Evans, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Elexcis M. Evans.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 286; WV Archives Website.
D.D. Evans; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Lex, WV; son of E.M. and
Elizabeth; married on 9 Dec 1915 at Lex, WV; Elizabeth Kennedy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Malissa.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Mar 1920, Page 247B,
Family #257.
Listed as Davis Evans, age 26, born in WV, coal miner, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #99.
Listed as Davis Evans, age 34, born in WV, married at 19, deputy sherriff, head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 007172; WV Archives Website.
David Evans; age 75; born 23 Dec 1896 in WV; married; husband of Elizabeth Kennedy Evans;
miner; SS# 225-05-9944; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of E.M. and Elizabeth (Puckett) Evans; died
30 Apr 1971; DOA Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to myocardial failure; buried 3 May
1971 in Keene Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 246A; Family #127.
Listed as Elizza C. Kennedy; age 3; born in WV in Feb 1897; in household of father, Stephen
Kennedy.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 66A;
Family #18.
Listed as Elizabeth Kennady; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen Kennedy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 286; WV Archives Website.
D.D. Evans; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Lex, WV; son of E.M. and
Elizabeth; married on 9 Dec 1915 at Lex, WV; Elizabeth Kennedy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Malissa.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Mar 1920, Page 247B, Family #257.
Listed as Lizzie Evans, age 23, born in WV, in household of husband, Davis Evans.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #99.
Listed as Elizabeth Evans, age 33, born in VA, married at 18, in household of husband, Davis Evans.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Mar 1920, Page 247B, Family #257.
Listed as William Evans, age 3 yrs, 2? months, born in WV, in household of father, Davis Evans.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #99.
Listed as William Evans, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Davis Evans.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David A. Swiger; 17 Jan 1012; maintained by Della Lilly.
" Jarves Venice Addair
Birth 1932
Death 1997 (aged 64–65)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 83613227""Inscription: US Army"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
" Irishann Evans Addair
Birth 13 Jan 1932
Death 6 Dec 2004 (aged 72)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16759954"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of David Davis Evans (1894–1971) and Elizabeth Evans (1897–1973)."Sister of William McKinley Evans (1916–2014) and John Pershing Evans (1918–1975).
"Married to Jarves Venice "J.V." Addair (1932–1997)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '73 003977; WV Archives Website.
Gary Dennis Addair; age 15; born 31 Aug 1957 in WV; single Jr HS student; living at Lex, WV; son of
J. V. and and Irishann (Evans) Addair; died 24 Mar 1973, DOA Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to
multiple crushing injuries from motorcycle-truck accident at Paynesville, WV; buried 27 Mar 1973
in Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV,
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 21 Jun 2018.
" Gary D. Addair
Birth 1957
Death 1973 (aged 15–16)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190761416"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Steele; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Henry
and Tilley; married on 18 May 1904 at Iaeger, WV; Florence Tailor; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of C.S. and ____.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 106A,
Family #216.
Listed as Lewis Steele, age 28, born in WV, married once for 6 years, farmer, head of household.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 260B,
Family #173.
Listed as Lewis Steele, age 40, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 235A,
Family #200.
Listed as Lewis Steele, age 49, born in WV, married at 23, farmer, head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrtict; E.D. 24-59; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page
1158B; Image 20 of 64; Household #164.
Listed as Lewis Steel; age 59; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1940; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6583; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Steele; age 67; born 6 Apr 1880 at Panther, WV; married; husband of Florence Steele,
age 58; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Henry and Celia (Kennedy) Steele; died 23 Mar 1948
at Iaeger, WV from rheumatic heart disease; 25 Mar 1948 in Family Cemetery, Iaeger, WV;
informant, Scott Steele, Premier, WV.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lewis Steele
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1881
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia
Father: Henry Steele
Mother: Cecilia Kennedy
SSN: 233160976
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as LEWIS STEELE"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 249B;
Image 22 of 65; Family #190/190.
Listed as Florence M. Taylor; age 12; born in Apr 1888 in VA; at school; in household of father,
Charles S. Taylor.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Steele; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Henry
and Tilley; married on 18 May 1904 at Iaeger, WV; Florence Tailor; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of C.S. and ____.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 106A, Family #216.
Listed as Florence Steele, age 21, born in WV, married once for 6 years, 3 children, all living, in
household of husband, Lewis Steel.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920,
Page 260B, Family #173.
Listed as Florence Steele, age 31, born in WV, in household of husband, Lewis Steel.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 235A,
Family #200.
Listed as Florence Steele, age 40, born in WV, married at 14, in household of husband, Lewis
Steel.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrtict; E.D. 24-59; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page
1158B; Image 20 of 64; Household #164.
Listed as Florence Steel; age 53; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1940; in household of husband, Lewis Steele.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16144; WV Archives Web Site.
Florence Mae Steele; age 63; born on 14 Apr 1886 in Tazewell, VA; widow; living at Iaeger, WV;
daughter of Scott and Mary (Lockhart) Taylor; died 17 Oct 1949 at Iaeger, WV from a coronary
thrombosis due to hypertensive heart disease; buried 19 Oct 1949 at Iaeger, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 106A,
Family #216.
Listed as Ethel Steele, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 260B,
Family #173.
Listed as Ethel Steele, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 261A,
Family #173.
Listed as Becca Steele, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 235A, Family #200.
Listed as Beckie Steele, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 235A,
Family #200.
Listed as Alise Steele, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrtict; E.D. 24-59; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page
1158B; Image 20 of 64; Household #164.
Listed as Elsie Steel; age 16; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1940; in household of father, Lewis Steele.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Luema Dawson, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 22/23 Apr
1940; Page 732A; Household #195.
Listed as Lou Underwood; age 27; born in WV; married; born in WV; 7th grade education; lived in
Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Isaac Underwood.
3. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Foster R. Addair" article, page 89.
Lou Emma Dawson; married Harvey Addair; son was Foster Ray Addair, born on 14 Apr 1933.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Lou Emma Dawson Addar Underwood Wallace; born 14 dec 1912; died 13 Dec 1986; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
6."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
7. "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. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204A, Family #310.
Listed as John T. Whitt, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B,
Family #376.
Listed as Bert Whitt, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117A,
Family #304.
Listed as Bert Whitt, age 21, born in WV, married at 17, coal miner, head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Bert Whitt; born on 11 Mar 1907; died on 14 May 1991; living at Elgood, Mercer Co, WV at death.
4. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995", McDowell Historical Society, 1995; "Rev. Bill Rose"
article, Page 231.
Laura Rose, daughter of Marion Solomon and Nancy Estep Rose; married (_______) Whitt.
6. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and
Laura Whitt" article, Page 256.
"Bert Whitt was the son of Joney and Elizabeth Whitt..."
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995", McDowell Historical Society, 1995; "Rev. Bill Rose"
article, page 231.
Laura Rose, daughter of Marion Solomon and Nancy Estep Rose; married (_______) Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 70A;
Family #76.
Listed as Laura Rose; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Marion S. Rose.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct #2, taken on 9 Jan 1920, Page 5B,
Family #87.
Listed as Laura Rose, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Marion S. Rose.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rose; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of ____ and
Rebecca; married on 2 Apr 1923 at Yukon, WV; Laura Rose; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Mary.(sic, Marion and Nancy).
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, page 256.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117A, Family
#304.
Listed as Lara Whitt, age 26, born in WV, married at 19, in household of husband, Bert Whitt.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Laura Whitt; born on 6 Nov 1903; died in Oct 1983; living at Yukon, McDowell Co, WV at death.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"...Earnest E. Whitt, born 25 Nov 1926, of Ohio..."
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117B,
Family #304.
Listed as Earnest Whitt, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Bert Whitt.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ernest Whitt; born on 25 Nov 1926; died on 15 Jan 2002; card issued in WV; death location, Zip 44870.
4. "Ohio Obituary Index, 1830-2009; Rutherford B. Hayes Library, Fremont, OH", News-Messinger,
Fremont, OH; Jan 2002; Page 12; Column 1, 2, 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ernest E. Whitt; age 75; born abt 1927; son of Bert; died on 15 Jan 2002 in Sandusky, OH.
1. McDowell Co, WV Register of Deaths; Book #_ (1929); Page 238; Line 17; WV Archives Web Site.
Jona Elmer Whitt; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born on 28 Jul 1929 (sic); son of Bert and Laura; died on 27 Jul
1929 at Yukon; informant, Bert Whitt.
(Birth date was listed after death; age is not consistant with birth and death dates)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117B,
Family #304.
Listed as Edgar Whitt, age 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, Bert Whitt.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"...Everett Ray Whitt, born 17 May 1932, now deceased..."
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Everett Whitt; born on 17 May 1932; died in Dec 1969; card issued in WV.
Douglas McArthur "Mackie" Whitt
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"...Douglas Mc Arthur "Mackie" Whitt, born 7 May 1942, of Ohio..."
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Douglas Whitt; born on 7 May 1942; died on 20 Aug 2003; card issued in OH; death location,
Caldwell, Nobel Co, OH