1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 70B;
Image 12 of 28; Family #87/87.
Listed as Charles Dunford; age 9; born in WV; in household of step-father, John R. Rose.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 217 B; Family #67/67.
Listed as Charlie Rose; age 20; born in WV; single; laborer in caol mine; in household of mother,
Rebecca Dunford Sayers Rose McGuire.
3. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"Laura Hester Rose...was raised in the Yukon and Raysal area. Laura worked in a boarding house at
Yukon, when she met and later married, Charlie Rose. They had one son, Fred Earl Rose. Charlie
was killed in a mine explosion at Yukon WV, in 1924..."
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. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4806; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rose; age 24; born on 6 May 1899 at Yukon, WV; married; coal miner; son of Thomas Sayers
and Becky Dunford; died on 28 Mar 1924 at Yukon, McDowell Co, WV from a mine explosion.
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.
"...Fred Earl Rose, born 20 Feb 1924, of Florida..."
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117A,
Family #304.
Listed as Earl Whitt, age 6, born in WV, in household of step-father, Bert Whitt.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Fred Rose; born on 20 Feb 1924; died on 18 Feb 2004; living at New Port Richey, Pasco Co, FL at
death.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 8 May 1900; Page 76B; Family #68/68.
Listed as Jonis Whitt; age 13; born in WV in Apr 1887; in household of mother, Sarah M. (Nelson)
Whitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonah Whitt; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at bearwallow, WV; son of
W.P. and Martitia; married on 9 Dec 1904 at Pea Patch; Eliza J. Whitt; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of W.S. and Rebecca.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204A, Family #310.
Listed as Jona Whitt, age 22, born in WV, married once for 5 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4202; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Jona Whitt; age 30; born on 12 Apr 1887 at Bearwallow, VA; living at Canebrake, WV; farmer; married;
dependent wife and 6 children; no other information.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Jonah Whitt, age 32, born in VA, widowed, coal miner, head of household.
(There is also listed an Ethel Johnson, age 21, born in TN, housekeeper, in this household)
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. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Luiza Whitt; age 12; born in VA in Mar 1888; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonah Whitt; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at bearwallow, WV; son of
W.P. and Martitia; married on 9 Dec 1904 at Pea Patch; Eliza J. Whitt; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of W.S. and Rebecca.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204A, Family #310.
Listed as Eliza J. Whitt, age 22, born in VA, married once for 5 yrs, 3 children, all living, in household
of husband, Jonah Whitt.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonah Whitt search, 10 Dec 2004, submitted by Shawna Whitt.
5. "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. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204B, Family #310.
Listed as William Whitt, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
(Age conflicts with Ref 2)
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Billie Whitt, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3607; WV Archives Web Site.
William Whitt; age 28; born at Berwind, WV; single; coal loader; living at Yukon, WV; son of Joney and
Lizzie (Whitt) Whitt; died on 14 Mar 1934 in the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
from TB; buried on 18 Mar 1934 at Lomax, WV; informant, Bert Whitt, Yukon, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204B, Family #310.
Listed as Elsie P. Whitt, age 2 months, 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 Elose Whitt, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Alex Whitt, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Wallace Whitt, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Charles Whitt, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300B,
Family #509.
Listed as William Whitt, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Archibald Whitt.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 301B,
Family #469/469.
Listed as William Whitt; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Archibald Whitt.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as William Whitt; age 35; born in Apr 1865 in VA; married 17 (sic) yrs; farmer; head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as William S. Whitt; age 45; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as William S. Whitt; age 55; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 34; born in VA in Aug 1865; married once for 17 (sic) yrs; 8 children,
all living; in household of husband, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 44; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; 10 children, 8 living;
in household of husband, William S. Whitt.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 54; born in VA; in household of husband, William S. Whitt.ld.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Alice P. Whitt; age 9; born in VA in Oct 1890; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Alice P. Whitt; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Leana Whitt; age 5; born in WV in Dec 1894; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Lena M. Whitt; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Hannah Whitt; age 2; born in WV in Oct 1897; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Hannah L. Whitt; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Hannah L. Whitt; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Ron Whitt; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Roy H. Whitt; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody married Annie Hicks in 1918 in McDowell Co, WV.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Harrison Woody, age 21, born in WV, coal mine laborer, head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Harrison Woody, age 31, born in WV, married at 18, coal loader, head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody; born on 14 Oct 1898; died in Oct 1981; living at Lowesville, Gaston Co, NC at death.
5. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Lorett Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 75A; Family #40/40.
Listed as Anna Underwood, age 3, born in Apr 1897, in WV, in household of father, Henry Underwood.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910, Page 182B,
Family #188.
Listed as Anna D. Underwood, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Underwood.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book #____ (1912; Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Hicks; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; son of Claybourne and Annie; married on 21 Aug
1912 at War, WV; Annie Underwood; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Henry and
Cleary.
4. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody married Annie Hicks in 1918 in McDowell Co, WV.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Anna Woody, age 21, born in WV, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Annie Woody, age 31, born in WV, married at 13, in household of husband, Harrison
Woody.
7. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Lorett Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Georgia Woody, age 3, born in WV, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Georgia Woody, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Dossie Woody, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Rosie Woody, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Thomas Woody, age 4 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 003567; WV Archives Web Site.
Jeff Willard Woody; age 24; born 10 Jun 1933 in Six, WV; married; miner; living in rural Groung Hog,
Bradshaw, WV; son of Harrison and Annie (Underwood) Woody; died 16 Mar 1958 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to injuries in auto accident on road at Bradshaw, WV; ran into another car; buried
19 Mar 1958 in Woody Cemetery, Jolo, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Lorett Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article,
page 187.
James W. Lester, born 6 Jun 1866, died 19 Feb 1853, married first, Sarah
Lester Young, second Catherine Payne Steele, daughter of James L. and Nancy
Breeding Steele, widow of James Harvey Steele; third, Nancy Mullins Riffe.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #117.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 4, in household of father, Abner H. Lester.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 786.
Big Creek District, page 011.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 12, in household of father, Abner Lester.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
G.(sic J.) W. Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner
and Martha Lester, married on 8 Sep 1884 Leah Hicks, age 14, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harrison and Lillie Hicks.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 32.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 120.
James W. Lester, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner and Martha
Lester, married on 22 Aug 1889 Sarah Ann Young, age 21, born in Clay Co, WV,
daughter of Robert and Cynthia Young.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 51.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 133.
James W. Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner and Martha
Lester, married on 27 Mar 1894 Catherine Steel, age 29, widow, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James C. and Nancy Payne.
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #158.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 34, born in Jun 1865 in WV, head of
household.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, James W. Lester search, 16 Jan 2002, submitted by
glenn@carrollsweb.com.
James W. Lester; born in 1866 in Clay Co, WV; died on 19 Feb 1953 in
McDowell Co, WV; buried in Vance Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; divorced Leah
Hicks on 6 Jul 1887 in McDowell Co, WV; married four times; first to Leah
Hicks; second to Sarah Young; third to Catherine Payne; fourth to Nancy
Riffe.
9. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
James W. Lester; born on 6 Jun 1866; died on 19 Feb 1953; "Age 87 yrs, son of Abner and Martha
Webb Lester, husband of Sarah Hicks, Catherine Payne and Nancy Riffe"; buried here.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 022.
Listed as Leah Hicks, age 9, in household of father, Harrison Hicks.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
G.(sic J.) W. Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner
and Martha Lester, married on 8 Sep 1884 Leah Hicks, age 14, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harrison and Lillie Hicks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #1(1865-1896); Page 118; Line 19; WV Archives
Web Site.
Alx Woody; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; son of Theopholis and Alcy;
married on 26 May 1888 in McDowell Co, WV; Leah Lester; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Harrison and Lellis.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, James W. Lester search, 16 Jan 2002, submitted by
glenn@carrollsweb.com.
James W. Lester; born in 1866 in Clay Co, WV; died on 19 Feb 1953 in
McDowell Co, WV; buried in Vance Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; divorced Leah
Hicks on 6 Jul 1887 in McDowell Co, WV; married four times; first to Leah
Hicks; second to Sarah Young; third to Catherine Payne; fourth to Nancy
Riffe.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A, Image
21 of 41; Family #204/206.
Listed as Leah Woody, age 47, born in KY, married; in household of husband, Alex Woody.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Lear Woody, age 58, born in WV, widow, in household of son-in-law, Byrd Hicks.
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; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Byrd Hicks; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lomax, WV; son of Bud and
Flora (sc, Cora); married on 10 May 1929 at Welch, WV; Verna Woody; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Alex and Lera.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Byrd Hicks, age 21, born in WV, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Elizaberh Reed-Eanes; 16 Jan 2011; mainyained by
Shranda Hicks Brewer.
" Ellis Byrd Hicks
Birth 17 Nov 1908
Death 24 Nov 1957 (aged 49)
Burial Harrison Woody Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 64280759"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Clayborn Bud and Cora Baker Hicks
Husband of Verna Woody
Childern: Opal Beatrice, Elva Logan(died a infant), Roy Earl(died a infant), Naomi(died a infant), and Albertie"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A, Image
21 of 41; Family #204/206.
Listed as Virgie Woody, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Byrd Hicks; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lomax, WV; son of Bud and
Flora (sc?); married on 10 May 1929 at Welch, WV; Verna Woody; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Alex and Lera.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Vernie Hicks, age 16, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Byrd Hicks.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Sturgill; age 18; born in Knott Co, KY; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of Rannie Sturgill;
married on 5 Sep 1917 at Lex, WV; Bessie Rowe; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of A.G. and Winnie Rowe.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Certificate #7056; Ancestry.com. Web Site.
Troy Sturgill; age 61; born in Yellow Mt, KY; divorced; one previous marrage; living at War, WV; son of
Dave and Lourainey (Bradley) Sturgill; married on 19 Mar 1962 at Lebanon, VA; Ester Brewster; age
44; born War, WV; widow; one previous marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Richard and Ida
(Prewett) Brewster.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 002480; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Sturgill; age 67; born 20 Aug 1900 in KY; married, husband, of Ester Hagerman Sturgill; coal
miner; living at War, WV; son of unknown parents; died 17 Feb 1968 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
due to pulmonary edema with chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema; buried 20 Feb 1968 in
Big Creek Cemtery, near War, WV; informant, Ester Sturgill, War, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 16 Jul 2012.
" Troy B Sturgill
Birth 20 Aug 1900
Death 17 Feb 1968 (aged 67)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 93737140"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Perryville Precinct #2, taken on 13 Apr 1910, Page
160B, Family #17.
Listed as Bessie Rowe, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Albert G. Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 259, Albert
Garfield Rowe article, submitted by Ann Kapferer, 3229 Fargo Drive,
Astabula, OH 44004.
Donna Bessie Rowe; married Troy Sturgil.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Sturgill; age 18; born in Knott Co, KY; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of Rannie Sturgill;
married on 5 Sep 1917 at Lex, WV; Bessie Rowe; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of A.G. and Winnie Rowe.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by skye; 29 Nov 2015; maintained by Find A Grave.
"Rev Edward Clarence Sturgill
Birth 18 Jul 1933
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Dec 2007 (aged 74)
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Greenlawn Memory Gardens
North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 155502947"Inscription: PFC US ARMY KOREA
Additional Information Posted:
"Rev. Edward C. Sturgill
"Tuesday, December 18, 2007"Star Beacon
"ASHTABULA — Rev. Edward C. Sturgill, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at his residence.
"Born on July 18, 1933, in War, W. Va., Edward was the son of the late Troy and Bessie Sturgill."In 1992, he retired from Elkem Metals after thirty years of service as an electrician. He also worked on the side as an electrical contractor.
"Edward was a trustee and associate pastor at the Church of the Living God for 36 years.
"He is survived by his wife, Emma (Dufour) Sturgill; children, Edward W. (Debbie) Sturgill, Sandy Sturgill, Kevin Sturgill and Debbie Valance, all of Ashtabula, and Greg Sturgill of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchidlren; brothers, Joel Sturgill of Painesville, Ohio, and Jonathan (Linda) Sturgill of Las Vegas, Nev.; and sister, Joann (Rick) Rich of Ashtabula.
"In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
"Calling Hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at the Church of the Living God, 1030 Bunker Hill Road, Ashtabula.
"Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at the Church of the Living God, with the Rev. Robert Falke officiating. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
"In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
"Arrangements are being handled by DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
"www.ducro.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", page 231, "Arthur and CosbyRowe" article.
Arthur Rowe; married Cosby Puckett, daughter of Malachi "Mack" and Sarah Puckett, on 3 May
1900. Son, William Taylor Rowe; born on 3 Jul 1915; married Mabel Love.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, Precinct #1, taken on 28 Jan 1920,
Page221A, Family #122.
Listed as Taylor Rowe, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur Rowe.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Puckett Ridge Road, taken on 5 Apr 1930,
Page 245A, Family # 76.
Listed as Taylor Rowe, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur Rowe.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" William Taylor Rowe, Sr
Birth 3 Jul 1915
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Nov 1969 (aged 54)
USA
Burial
Rowe Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Jacob "Arthur" Rowe (1882-1960) & Cosby Puckett-Rowe (1881-1947)."Brother of Laura Belle Rowe-Mullins (1901-1957), Sarah B. Rowe (1903-Deceased), John Henry Rowe (1903-1968), Cynthia Rowe-Hagerman (1905-Deceased), Roxie Mae Rowe-Hagerman (1909-1977), David Rowe (1910-Deceased), Frankie Rowe-Rutter (1913-1977), Kizzie N. Rowe-Brewster (1917-1992), George Rowe (1921-1998) & Jessie Green Rowe (1923-1948).
"Married to Mabel Lowe-Rowe (1927-1998) on September 16, 1942 in Bradshaw, McDowell County, WV, 1942, Page 50, Application Date: September 4, 1942).
"Father of Irene Rowe, William Taylor Rowe Jr. (1946-1989), Leslie Ray Rowe (1961-1961), Joann Rowe, Linda Catherine Rowe, Judy Rowe, John Rowe, & Sharon Rowe.
"West Virginia Pvt ISO5 Base Unit AAF, World War II"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Mabel Lowe Rowe
Birth 16 Feb 1927
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Nov 1998 (aged 71)
USA
Burial
Rowe Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of ?? Lowe (Deceased) & Bessie Lowe (Deceased)."Married to William Taylor Rowe Sr. (1915-1969) on September 16, 1942 in Bradshaw, McDowell County, WV, 1942, Page 50, Application Date: September 4, 1942).
Mother of Irene Rowe, William Taylor Rowe Jr. (1946-1989), Leslie Ray Rowe (1961-1961), Joann Rowe, Linda Catherine Rowe, Judy Rowe, John Rowe, & Sharon Rowe."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Leslie Ray Rowe
Birth 29 May 1961
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 May 1961
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rowe Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Newborn baby son of William Taylor Rowe (1915-1969) & Mabel Lowe-Rowe (1927-1984).
"Brother of Irene Rowe, William Taylor Rowe Jr. (1946-1989), Joann Rowe, Linda Catherine Rowe, Judy Rowe, John Rowe, & Sharon Rowe.
"Baby Leslie died at birth from prematurity and placenta previa (per WV Register of Deaths, McDowell County, WV., 1961)."
1. 1910 Census, Grady Co, OK, Rush Springs District, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 301B, Family #38.
Listed as Lacy A. Dillon, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Lacy J. Dillion.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 15/16 Jan 1920, Page 208A,
Family #75.
Listed as Lacy A. Dillion, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Lazarus J. Dillion.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Anderson Dillon; age 27; born at McGraw, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; married on 29 Mar
1934 at Surveyor, WV; Gaynella Virginia Thompson; age 19; born in Danville, Il; living at Bolt, WV.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Herndon; E.D. 52-3; taken on 20 Apr
1940; Page 55A; Image 63 of 96; Household #517.
Listed as Lacy Dillon; age 34; born in WV; married; 4 yrs college education; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com
Lacy A. Dillon; born 1 May 1905; died 15 Mar 1992; SS #233-34-8040; card issued in WV before
1951.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV; submitted by Gloria; 24 Jul 2010.
Lacy Anderson Dillon; born 1 May 1905; died 15 Mar 1992; buried here; obit shown.
"He was the son of the late, Lacy Johnson and May Davis Dillon."He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dan; RobertL. and Lon L. Dillon; and two sisters, Monnie Crotty and Hilda Daniels.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gaynelle Virginia Thompson Dillon; a son, Lacy Conrad, and his wife, Jeanne Dillon, of Sandusky, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Yeater (Sarah) Hull of Olathe, Kan.; and Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Roose of Berlin Heights, OH; and four grandchildren.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Anderson Dillon; age 27; born at McGraw, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; married on 29 Mar
1934 at Surveyor, WV; Gaynella Virginia Thompson; age 19; born in Danville, Il; living at Bolt, WV.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Herndon; E.D. 52-3; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page 55A; Image 63 of 96; Household #517.
Listed as Jaynelle Dillon; age 24; born in IL; married; 4 yrs HS education; in household of husband,
Lacy A. Dillon.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 125; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Smith; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Rockridge, WV; son of Caleb
and Melvina; married on 25 Dec 1928 at Garland, WV; Pearlie Adair; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Mont and Clora.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12
of 33; Family #94/95.
Listed as Virgel Smith; age 19; born in WV; married at 18; track layer in coal mine; head of
household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 30 of 132; Household #226.
Listed as Vergil Smith; age 29; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
4. WWII Young American Patriots, 1941-1945; McDowell Co, WV; Page 785.
Virgil Smith; born on 4 Jul 1911; entered service 29 Jan 1944; served at Ft Knox, KY; Ft Thomas,
KY; Europe; killed in action on 21 Nov 1944; Purple Heart; attended Rockridge schools; protestant;
son of M and M Caleb Smith, Rockridge, WV; husband of Pearlie Addair Smith, Lex, WV.
5. Memorial Marker placed in Caleb Smith Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV; born 4 Jul 1910;
died 21 Nov 1944 during WW II; "body never brought back".
6. WWII War Casuality Listings; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Smith; died 21 Nov 1944; WW II; PFC US Army; Purple Heart; 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th
Infantry Divison; buried Henri-Chapelle Americn Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium; Plot B; Row 3
Grave 20.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Benjamin Harrison Addair" article, page 89.
Pearlie Mae Addair; daughter of Monteville E. and Clara Jane Coleman Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 125; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Smith; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Rockridge, WV; son of Caleb
and Melvina; married on 25 Dec 1928 at Garland, WV; Pearlie Adair; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Mont and Clora.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12
of 33; Family #94/95.
Listed as Pearly M. Smith; age 19; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Virgil Smith.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 30 of 132; Household #226.
Listed as Pearlie Smith; age 29; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Virgil Smith.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pearlie Mae Smith
[Pearlie A Smith]
[Pearlie Mae Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1910
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Mar 1991
Father: Mont Addair
Mother: Clara Coleman
SSN: 221245838
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000004947
Notes: Jun 1955: Name listed as PEARLIE MAE SMITH;
22 May 1998: Name listed as PEARLIE A SMITH"