McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Amos Deskins

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 12 Jun 1900, page 261A, Family #99.
Listed as James A. Deskins, age 3, born in WV in May 1897, in household of father, Harvey S.
Deskins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Amos Deskins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hanover, WV; son of
Harvey and Elizabeth; married on 10 Sep 1918 at the Mouth of Rock House near Trent, WV;
Dixie Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Leroy and Mollie.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 6/7 Jan 1920, Page 2B, Family #27.
Listed as Amos Deskins, age 23, born in WV, in household of father, Harvey S. Deskins.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 182B, Family #135.
Listed as Amos Deskins, age 30, born in WV, married at 19, farmer, head of household.


Dixie Bailey

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #69.
Listed as Dixie Bailey, age 6 months, in household of father, Leroy C. Bailey.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 191B, Family #165.
Listed as Dickice Bailey, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Leroy C. Bailey
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Amos Deskins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hanover, WV; son of
Harvey and Elizabeth; married on 10 Sep 1918 at the Mouth of Rock House near Trent, WV;
Dixie Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Leroy and Mollie.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 182B, Family #135.
Listed as Dixie Deskins, age 28, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Amos Deskins.


James Blaine Paynter

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 20 Jun 1900, Page 275B, Family #209.
Listed as James B. Paynter, age 7, born in WV, in Aug 1892, in household of father, Charles Painter.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, 18 Apr 1910, Page 262B, Family #60.
Listed as James B. Paynter, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Charles O. Painter.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, 24/26 Jan 1920, Page 240B, Family #272.
Listed as Blaine Paynter, age 28, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Blaine Paynter, age 37, born in WV, married at 26, farmer, head of household.


Lena Maynor

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 262A, Family #57.
Listed as Lena Mainer, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, John Maynor.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, 24/26 Jan 1920, Page 240B, Family #272.
Listed as Lena Paynter, age 21, born in WV, in household of husband, James B. Paynter.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Lena Paynter, age 31, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, James B.
Paynter.


Nathan Paynter

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, 24/26 Jan 1920, Page 240B, Family #272.
Listed as Nathan Paynter, age 4 yrs, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Nathan Paynter, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Roosevelt Paynter

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, 24/26 Jan 1920, Page 240B, Family #272.
Listed as Roosevelt Paynter, age 1 yrs, 3 mon, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Roosevelt Paynter, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Andrew Paynter

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Andrew Paynter, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Matthew Paynter

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Mathew Paynter, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Jane Paynter

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Jane Paynter, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Simon Paynter

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 193A, Family #120.
Listed as Simon Paynter, age 8 mons, born in WV, in household of father, James B. Paynter.


Ottoway "Ottie" Stafford

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga; Baileysville District, Family #117.
Listed as Ottie Stafford, age 2, born in 1897, in household of father, Harrison Stafford.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 189B, Family # 123.
Listed as Ott Stafford, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Stafford.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 422; WV Archives Web Site.
O.W. Stafford; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Harry and
________; married on 10 Jul 1918 at Iaeger, WV; Florence Vance; age 18; born in Wyoming Co; WV;
single; daughter of James and Jane.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #315; 24 Aug 1918; LDS Web Site.
Ottoway Stafford; age 21; born 26 Jul 1897 at Baileysville, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; employed by Iaeger
Lumber Co, Iaeger, WV; nearest relative, Mrs. Florence StaffordIaeger, WV; tall with medium build; grayish
brown eyes; and dark brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #297.
Listed as Otto W. Stafford, age 22, born in WV, divorced, boarder, coal miner, in household of James
Vance.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
O.W. Stafford; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Harrison
and Margaret; married on 15 Aug 1920 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret Lockhart; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Fannie Lockhart.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 76A, Family #86.
Listed as Ottie Stafford, age 34, born in WV, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
8. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Trent;E.D. 55-1; taken on 9 May 1940; Page 19A;
Image 41 of 49; Household #290.
Listed as Ott Stafford; age 43; born in WV; married; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head
of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1359; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Ott Stafford; age 45; born 26 Jul 1896 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Fanrock, WV; employed by New River
Pocahontas Coal Co, Caples, WV; person who will always know address, Margaret Stafford; 5'11" tall; 155 lbs;
blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
10. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ottoway Stafford; born 27 Jul 1897; died 25 Mar 1989; last residence, Wyoming Co, WV; card issued in WV or NC.
11. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Ottoway Stafford; born on 27 Jul 1897; died on 25 Mar 1989; buried in Morgan Cemetery,
Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
12. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Morgan Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 Oct
2006; maintained by A. Denfield.
Ottoway "Ottie" Stafford; born 27 Jul 1897 in Baileysville, WV; died 25 Mar 1989 in Wyoming Co, WV; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown; personal photos shown.


Margaret Louise Lockhart

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
O.W. Stafford; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Harrison
and Margaret; married on 15 Aug 1920 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret Lockhart; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Fannie Lockhart.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 76A, Family #86.
Listed as Margarite Stafford, age 27, born in WV, married at 18, in household of husband, Ottaway
Stafford.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Trent;E.D. 55-1; taken on 9 May 1940; Page
19A; Image 41 of 49; Household #290.
Listed as Margaret Stafford; age 37; born in WV; married; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in
household of husband, Ottoway Stafford.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 010509; WV Archives Web Site.
Margaret L. Stafford; age 68; born 27 Apr 1902 in WV; married; wife of Ottoway Stafford; housewife;
living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Larkin and Fannie (Puckett) Lockhart; died 3 Jun 1970 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; from acute myocardial infarction due to dibetes mellitus; buried; 5 Jun 1970 in
Morgan Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Margaret L. Stafford; born on 27 Apr 1902; died on 3 Jun 1970; buried in
Morgan Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 Oct 2006; maintained by A Derifield.
" Margaret “Maggie” Lockhart Stafford
Birth 27 Apr 1902
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Jun 1970 (aged 68)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"

Additional Information Posted:
"Lorenzo Dow Lockhart (1872-1953) & Cora Lee Miller Lockhart (1876-1904). (sic, these are not her parents. She is the daughter of Larkin and Fannie (Puckett) Lockhart.)

"Sister of Edward Lockhart Sr (1891-1952), William Rush Lockhart (1892-1971), Lizzie Lockhart (1895-Deceased), Minnie Lockhart (1898-1961), Stonewall Lockhart (1903-1949), & Laura Lockhart (1904-Deceased).

"Married to Ottoway "Ottie" Stafford (1897-1989) around 1921.

"Mother of Ernest Stafford (1921-1933), Inez Florence Stafford-Rose (1923-2005), Harry Lester Stafford Sr (1928-2005), Anna Lea Stafford (1925-1926), Joan Fanny Stafford-Derifield (1931-1988), Charles Stafford, Robert "Bob" Stafford, Jake Stafford & Vera Stafford-Potter."


Anna Lee Stafford

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Anna Lee Stafford; born on 15; died on Apr 1925; died on 4 Oct 1926; buried in Morgan Cemetery,
Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Annalea Stafford; preceeded brother in death.


Lacy Stafford

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #117.
Listed as Lacey Stafford, age 1, born in 1899, in household of father,
Harrison Stafford.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189B, Family # 123.
Listed as Lacy Stafford, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Stafford.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card
191.
Lacy Stafford; age 19; born in1899; living at Baileysville, WV; miner; employed by Deegans Coal Co.,
Deegans, McDowell Co, WV; nearest relative, Harry Stafford (father); medium with medium build;
blue eyes and Black hair; 12 Sep 1918.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Stafford; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of
Harry and Margaret; married on 24 Dec 1920 at Deegans, WV; Dorothy Green; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Daniel Green, mother deceased.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7135; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Stafford; age 22 yrs, 4 mons, 13 days; born 16 Jan 1901 (sic ,1899) in WV; married; son of
Harrison and Margaret (Morgan) Harrison; died 29 May 1923 at Deegans, WV; from slate fall in mine;
died instantly; buried 31 May 1923 in Baileysville, WV; informant, Ott Stafford, Capels, WV.


Dorothy L. Green

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219A, Family #95.
Listed as Dorothy Green, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel S. Green.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Stafford; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of
Harry and Margaret; married on 24 Dec 1920 at Deegans, WV; Dorothy Green; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Daniel Green, mother deceased.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Shirley; age 21; born in Alleghany Co, MD; single; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of
C.D. and Annie; married on 9 Nov 1923 at Juverna, WV; Dorothy Stafford; age 21; widow, born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Daniel and ______.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Dorothy L. Shirley; born 23 Nov 1902; 31 Jul 1985; buried here; double headstone photo shown with husband,
Charles R. Shirley.


Harry Lester Stafford Sr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 76B, Family #86.
Listed as Harry Stafford, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Ottoway Stafford.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Trent;E.D. 55-1; taken on 9 May 1940; Page 19A;
Image 41 of 49; Household #290.
Listed as Harry Stafford; age 12; born in WV; attending school; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household
of father, Ottoway Stafford.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper obit for Harry L. Stafford, Sr.
Harry L. Stafford, Sr; born on 13 Jun 1928 at Caples, WV; died on 30 Jan 2005 at Fanrock, WV;
buried on 3 Feb 2005, at Morgan Cemetery, Fanrock, WV; married Adeline "Trudy" (_______)
Stafford.


Adaline "Trudy" Spoltore

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for husband, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Adeline "Trudy" (______) Stafford; preceeded husband in death; wife of 43 yrs.


Shelia Ann Stafford

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for father, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Shelia Ann Stafford; preceeded father in death.


Harry Lester Stafford Jr

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for father, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Harry L. Stafford, Jr; survives father in death.


Cecil L. Stafford

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for father, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Cecil L. Stafford; survives father in death.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cecil Stafford,53, of Enterprise, WV, formerly of Fanrock, WV passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at
United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. He was born on March 25, 1963 in Cleveland, OH a son of the late
Harry L. and Adeline "Trudy" Spoltore Stafford. Cecil was a 1981 graduate of Baileysville High School. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Sheila Ann Stafford and Tammy Margaret
Stafford. Survivors include a daughter Taylor Beal of Enterprise; a son Tyler Beal of Enterprise; two brothers
Harry L. Stafford and wife Cindy of South Clermont, FL and David "Wormy" Stafford and wife Lynn of
Pineville; his best friend Sidney Clifton of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces and nephews; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery, Indian
Creek, WV...."


David F. Stafford

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for father, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
David F. Stafford; survives father in death.


Tammy M. Stafford

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for father, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Tammy M. Stafford; survives father in death.


Ralph Jackson

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Jackson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of George and Mollie
Jackson; married on 24 Mar 1937 at New Richmond, WV; Margaret Stafford; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of O.W. and Margaret Stafford.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Margaret Stafford Jackson; preceeded brother in death.


Margaret Stafford

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #297.
Listed as Margarette Vance (sic, Stafford), age 7 months, born in WV, in household of grandfather,
James Vance.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 76B, Family #86.
Listed as Margarite Stafford, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Ottoway Stafford.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Jackson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of George and Mollie
Jackson; married on 24 Mar 1937 at New Richmond, WV; Margaret Stafford; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of O.W. and Margaret Stafford.
4. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Margaret Stafford Jackson; preceeded brother in death.


Charles Deerfield

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Deerfield; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Lawrence
and Catherine (Queen) Deefield; married on 25 Dec 1948 at Baileysville, WV; Joan Stafford; age 17;
born at Fanrock; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Ott and Margaret (Lockhart) Stafford.


Joan Stafford

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Trent;E.D. 55-1; taken on 9 May 1940; Page 19A;
Image 41 of 49; Household #290.
Listed as Joan Stafford; age 9; born in WV; attending school; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household
of father, Ottoway Stafford.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Joann Stafford Deerfield; preceeded brother in death.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Deerfield; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Lawrence
and Catherine (Queen) Deefield; married on 25 Dec 1948 at Baileysville, WV; Joan Stafford; age 17;
born at Fanrock; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Ott and Margaret (Lockhart) Stafford.


Frank Rose

1. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg.Card 928.
Frank Rose; age 24; born on 25 Oct 1892 at Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; living at Davy, McDowell Co,
WV; coal miner for Wyoming Coal Co, Wyco, WV; medium height with medium build; blue eyes and
light hair; 5 Jun 1917.
2. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Frank Rose; married Lear Lester in 1917 in McDowell Co, WV
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Davy, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 244A,
Family #330.
Listed as Frank Rose, age 25, born in WV, motorman in coal mine, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 76B;
Family #211.
Listed as Frank Rose; age 38; born in WV; married at 26; tippleman in coal mine; head of household.
5. Raleigh Co, WV Death Certificate #'56 012026; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Rose; age 63 yrs, 10 mons, 27 days; born on 25 Oct 1892 in WV; married; served in WW I;
living at Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV; son of John H. and Mary (Jackson) Rose; died on 22 Sep 1956
in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV from pyelonephritis; buried on 23
Sep 1923 at Pineville, WV.


Lear Lester

1. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Frank Rose; married Lear Lester in 1917 in McDowell Co, WV
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Davy, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 244A,
Family #330.
Listed as Lear Rose, age 20, born in WV, in household of husband, Frank Rose.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 76B;
Family #211.
Listed as Lelar Rose; age 30; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Frank Rose.


Russell J. Potter

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Vera Stafford Potter; survives brother in death.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Russell J. Potter; born on 27 Sep 1924; living at PO Box 92, Helen, WV 25853 in 1993.


Vera Constance Stafford

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Trent;E.D. 55-1; taken on 9 May 1940; Page 19A;
Image 41 of 49; Household #290.
Listed as Vera Stafford; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Ottoway Stafford.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1962); Page 430; WV Archives Web Site.
Buddy Ford; age 29; born and living at Fanrock, WV; single; son of Lewis and Inez Ford;
married on 4 Aug 1962 at Baileysville, WV; Vera Constance Shields; age 28; born at Capels,
WV; divorced; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Ott and Margaret Stafford.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Harry L.
Stafford, Sr.
Vera Stafford Potter; survives brother in death.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vera C. Potter; born on 17 May 1934; living at PO Box 92, Helen, WV 25853 in 1995.


Wirt Talmage Godfrey

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, page 259B, Family #76.
Listed as Wit T. Godfrey, age 6, born in Feb 1894, in household of father,
Absalom Godfrey.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #84.
Listed as Talmage Godfrey, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Absalom Godfrey.
3. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 6 Jan 1920, Page 236A, Family #117.
Listed as Talmage Godfrey, age 25, born in WV, boarder, lumber mill, in household of
Henry Belcher.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 17/19 Jan 1920, Page 222A, Family #98.
Listed as Talmage Godfery, age 25, born in WV, in household of father, Absalom Godfrey.
(Listed two times in this census)
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 175A, Family #1.
Listed as Talmage Godfrey, age 35, born in WV, married at 24, farmer, head of household.


Leona Walker

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 191B, Family #166.
Listed as Leona Walker, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, William G. Walker.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jan 1920; Page 139B;
Family #84/87.
Listed as Leona Walker; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, William G. Walker.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 175A, Family #1.
Listed as Leona Godfrey, age 27, born in WV, married at 18, in household of husband, Wirt Talmage
Godfrey.


Zora Godfrey

1. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #5177; WV Archives Web Site.
Zora Godfrey; age 10 mins; born on 19 Sep 1921 at hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Talmage
and Leona Walker Godfry; died on 19 Sep 1921 at Hanover; buried at Hanover on 20 Sep 1921;
informant, Talmadge Godfrey.


Vida Godfrey

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 175A, Family #1.
Listed as Vida Godfrey, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Wirt Talmage Godfrey.