McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Adam Lester

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Adam Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to Moses and Jane Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #42.
Listed as Adam Lester, age 16, in household of mother, Mary Jane Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1906); Page 343; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Moses and Jane
Lester; married on 21 Apr 1906 at residence of groom; Ibbie Bailey; age 20; born in McDowell Co,
WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink Bailey.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #76.
Listed as Adam Lester, age 23, born in WV, married 3 yrs, in household of relative, John Lee.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Adam Lester; age 31; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1920); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Lester; age 36; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; teamster; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Mose and Jane; married on 19 Oct 1920 at Avondale, WV; Liddie Hatfield; age 34; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; widow; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pite Bailey.


Ibba Bailey

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #34.
Listed as Abby Bailey, age 15, in household of father, Thomas Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1906); Page 343; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Moses and Jane
Lester; married on 21 Apr 1906 at residence of groom; Ibbie Bailey; age 20; born in McDowell Co,
WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink Bailey.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #76.
Listed as Iba Lester, age 22, born in WV, married 3 yrs, 3 children, 2 living in household of, John Lee,
with husband, Adam Lester.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Ibba Lester; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Adam lester.


Luther Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #76.
Listed as Luther Lester, age 3, born in WV, in household of, John Lee, with parents, Adam and Ibba
Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Luther Lester; age 9 (sic); born in WV; in household of father, Adam lester.


Rosa Jane Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #76.
Listed as Rosey Jane Lester, age 1 yr, 1 month, born in WV, in household of, John Lee, with parents,
Adam and Ibba Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Rosa J. Lester; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Adam lester.


John L. Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as John L. Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Adam lester.


Lema L Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Lema L. Lester; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Adam lester.


Lawrence Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 216A; Family #2/2.
Listed as Lawrence Lester; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Adam lester.


Harvey Bailey

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 6, in household of father, Thomas Bailey
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, Page 89.
Harvey Bailey, age 21, married on 20 Oct 1898 Laura Cline, age 18, at Iaeger, WV
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 257A, Family #31.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 25, born in WV in May 1875, married 2 yrs, farm laborer, head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #68.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 35, born in WV, married 13 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1917); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Bailey; age 40; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hanover, WV; son of
Tom and Elizabeth; married on 8 Jan 1917 at Iaeger, WV; Lottie Perdew; age 40; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of Floyd and Alley.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1754; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Harve Bailey; age 43; born in 1886 (sic); farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; nearest relative, Lottie Bailey,
Iaeger, WV; tall with medium build; Black eyes and Black hair.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #14.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 42(sic, 45), born in WV, farmer, head of household.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 177A; Family #43/43.
Listed as Harve Bailey; age 52; born in WV; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6736; WV Archives Web Site.
Harve Bailey; age 63; born in 1875 at Panther, WV; married, husband of Lottie Bailey; farmer;
living on Muzzle Creek, Iaeger, WV; son of Tom and Elizabeth Damron Bailey; died on 19 Apr 1938
in the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from heart failure; buried on 21 Apr
1938 at Iaeger, WV; informant, Lottie Bailey, Iaeger, WV.
10. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries; Web Site; Roberts Cemetery, Johnnycake.
Harve Bailey; born in 1876; died on 19 Apr 1938; buried here.


Laura Cline

1. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, Page 89.
Harvey Bailey, age 21, married on 20 Oct 1898 Laura Cline, age 18, at Iaeger, WV
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 257A, Family #31..
Listed as Laura Bailey, age 20, born in WV in Mar 1880, married 2 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household
of husband, Harvey Bailey.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #68.
Listed as Larie Bailey, age 29, born in WV, married 13 yrs, 6 children, 2 living, in household
of husband, Harvey Bailey.


Bud Bailey

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #14
Listed as Bud Bailey, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Harvey Bailey.
(Unsure of mother. Was it Harvey's first wife, Laura Cline or second wife Charlotte______?)
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 177A; Family #43/43.
Listed as Bub Bailey; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Harvey Bailey.


Amanda Bailey

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #14
Listed as Amanda Bailey, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Harvey Bailey.
(Unsure of mother. Was it Harvey's first wife, Laura Cline or second wife Charlotte______?)
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 177A; Family #43/43.
Listed as Amenda Bailey; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Harvey Bailey.


Larkin Cline

1. "Marriage records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 21.
Larkin Cline, son of Peter and Mary Cline, married Harriett Toler, daughter
of Squire and Elizabeth Toler, on 30 Jun 1870.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage", Wyoming Co. Genealogocal Society, 1995, page 12.
Larkin Cline, born in 1848, married Harriett Toler. Children were: Ballard
Shannon (married Clementine Lester, daughter of Pleasant and Hannah), Mont
(married Francis Trent, daughter of Johnson Trent), Howard (married Virgie
Brown), Lilly (married Fleming Trent, son of John Trent), Eva (married
General Cline, brother of L.B. Cline), and Bell (married John Chapman).
3. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 142, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #308.
Listed as Larkin Cline, age 3, in household of father, Peter Cline.
4. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 547, Family #42.
Listed as Larkin Cline, age 22, head of household.
5. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 612.
Tridelphia District, page 013
Listed as Larkin Cline, age 30, head of household, a farmer.
6. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District,; Gilbert; taken on 24 Apr 1910; Page 206A; Family #94.
Listed as Larkin Cline; age 60; born in WV; married twice, last time for 3 yrs; farmer; head of
household.


Rhoda Cline

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Edward Cline search, 3 Oct 2001, submitted by slassen@infoave.net
Rhoda Cline, daughter of Peter Harper and Edna Trent Cline; born in Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA
now Mingo, WV.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 12 Sep 1850, Page 291, Family 1027.
Listed as Rhoda Cline, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Peter Cline.
3. "Early Logan Co, WV Marriages" transcribed by Vicie Waskey Fowler.
Thomas Cline, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Chris Cline, married on
16 Jun 1858 Rhoda Cline, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Peter and Eda Cline.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 6, Family #36.
Listed as Rhoda Cline, age 29, in household of husband, Thomas Cline.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 771.
Sandy River Township, page 016.
Listed as Roda Cline, age 39, in household of husband, Thomas Cline.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #88.
Listed as Rhoda Cline, age 60, born in 1839, in household of husband, Thomas Cline.
7. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District,; Gilbert; taken on 24 Apr 1910; Page 206A;
Family #94.
Listed as Rhoda Cline; age 65; born in WV; married twice, last time for 3 yrs; 6 children, 3 living;
in household of husband, Larkin Cline.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16220; WV Archives Web Site.
Rhoda Cline; age 102; born in 1837 in WV; widow of Lark cline; daughter of Peter and unlisted
mother Cline; died on 4 Dec 1939 at Mohawk, McDowell Co, WV of senility; buried on 6 Dec 1939
at Isaban (Mingo Co), WV; informant, Cora Cline, Mohawk, WV.


Moses C. Rife

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 739.
Huff Creek Township, page 005.
Listed as Moses C. Riffe, age 9, in household of father, Lewis Riffe.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book #2, Page 487.
Moses Riffe; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; son of Louis and Polly; married on 12 Aug 1897; Alice Christian;
age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Mary.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #39.
Listed as Moses Riffe, age 27, born in WV in May 1873, married 4 yrs, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #81.
Listed as Moses Riffe, age 38, born in WV, married twice, last time for13 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #7.
Listed as Moses Riffe, age 48, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 177A , Family #46.
Listed as Moses Riffe, age 56, born in WV, married at 26, farmer, head of household.


Alice L. Christian

1. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book #2, Page 487.
Moses Riffe; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; son of Louis and Polly; married on 12 Aug 1897; Alice Christian;
age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Mary.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #39.
Listed as Alice Riffe, age 19, born in WV in Apr 1881, married 4 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household of
husband, Moses C. Riffe.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #81.
Listed as Alice Riffe, age 32, born in WV married 13 yrs, 4 children, 4 living, in household of
husband, Moses C. Riffe.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #7.
Listed as Alice L. Riffe, age 41, born in WV, in household of husband, Moses C. Riffe.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 177A , Family #46.
Listed as Alice Riffe, age 50, born in WV, married at 20, in household of husband, Moses C. Riffe.


Tilman Rife

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #81.
Listed as Telemon Riffe, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #7.
Listed as Tlomon Riffe, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.


William Witten Rife

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #81.
Listed as Witter Riffe, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #7.
Listed as William W. Riffe, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.


Creed J. Rife

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #7.
Listed as Creed J. Riffe, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 177A , Family #46.
Listed as Creed Riffe, age 19, born in WV, married at 19, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.


Josie Hazel Rife

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 3/5 Jan 1920, Page 217A,
Family #21.
Listed as Josa H. Riffe, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, David Riffe
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 311; WV Archives Web Site.
Creed Riffe; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living atIaeger, WV; son of Moses
and Alice; married on 18 Feb 1930 at Welch, WV; Hazel Riffe; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of David and Martha.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-029640; Ancestry.com Website.
Bennett Matthew Vance; age 70; born 8 Dec 1908 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriege ended 6 Mar 1974; 3rd grade education; living at General Delivery, Steeles, WV; son of
Dock Anderson and Emma Delle (Lester) Vance; married on 11 Jul 1979 in Grundy, VA; Hazel Josie
Cook; maiden name, Riffe; age 68; born 22 Feb 1911 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 23 Apr 1975; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Ijes Fork, WV;
daughter of David and Martha (Cline) Riffe.


George Washington Rife

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #39.
Listed as George W. Riffe, age 3 months, born in WV in Feb 1900, in household of father, Moses C.
Riffe.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #81.
Listed as George Riffe, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Moses C. Riffe.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 216A , Family #5.
Listed as George W. Riffe, age 20, born in WV, married; farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riffe, age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Moses and Alice; married on 3 Apr 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Hannah Damron; age 19; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of deceased father and Dicy.
5. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 171B;
Image 12 of 42; Household #101.
Listed as George Riffe; age 40; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
6. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Washington Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1900
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Muzzle Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Muzzle Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 135
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Hannah Riffe
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Washington Riffe Self (Head)
Hannah Riffe Wife"
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George W Riffe
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1899
Death Date: 14 Aug 1990
Claim Date: 1 Aug 1961
SSN: 235101448
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000011988"


Hannah Damron

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #77.
Listed as Hannah Damron, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Damron.
2. McDowell Co Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 341; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riffe, age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Moses and Alice; married on 3 Apr 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Hannah Damron; age 19; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of deceased father and Dicy.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 171B;
Image 12 of 42; Household #101.
Listed as Hannah Riffe; age 36; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George W. Riffe.


Sherman Everett Rife

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page
171B; Image 12 of 42; Household #101.
Listed as Sherman Riffe; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George W. Riffe.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherman Riffe; born 6 Feb 1932; died 9 Jun 1992; last residence, Roderfield, WV; SS#233-50-1016;
card issued in WV before 1951.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sherman Everett Riffe
[Sherman E Riffe]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Feb 1932
Birth Place: Ikes Fork WY, West Virginia
[Iaeger McCdo??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 9 Jun 1992
Father: George W Riffe
Mother: Hannah Dameron
SSN: 233501016
Notes: Apr 1951: Name listed as SHERMAN EVERETT RIFFE;
30 Oct 1980: Name listed as SHERMAN E RIFFE"


Lottie Mae Rife

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 177; Line #4; WV Archives Web Site.
Lottie Mae Riffe; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; infant daughter of George and Hannah (Dameron)
Riffe; died 10 Aug 1936 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to infectious diarrhea; buried 12 Aug 1936
at Hanover, WV; informant, George E. Riffe.


Greenberry Jackson Rife

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 739.
Huff Creek Township, page 005.
Listed as Greenway Riffe, age 5, in household of father, Lewis Riffe.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 93.
Greenway Riffe, age 24, married on 22 Mar 1899 Betty Morgan, age 22, in McDowell Co, WV,
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Greenberry Riffe, age 22, born in WV in Mar 1878, married 1 yr, day laborer, head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Greenberry Riffe, age 36, born in WV, married twice, last time for 2 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
5. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Jack W. Riffe, age 46, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 183A, Family #143.
Listed as Jack Riffe, age 51, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.


Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Morgan

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 733.
Center Township, page 014.
Listed as Mary E. Morgan, age 7, in household of father, Braxton U.
Morgan.
(Researcher, John Rants, has Mary Elizabeth Morgan as daughter of Braxton and Martha England
Morgan. If correct, her age, at marriage and in the 1900 census, is inconsistant with the 1880 census)
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 93.
Greenway Riffe, age 24, married on 22 Mar 1899 Betty Morgan, age 22, in McDowell Co, WV,
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Elizabeth Riffe, age 20, born in WV in Apr 1880, married 1 yr, 4 children, 3 living, in
household of husband, Greenberry Riffe.


James A. Garfield Rife

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as James A.G. Riffe, age 4 months, born in WV in Jan 1900, in household of father,
Greenberry Riffe.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Garfield Riffe, age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father (sic, father), Greenberry J. Riffe.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Sadie Riffe, age 20 (sic, 22), born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry J. Riffe.


K. David Rife

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as David Riffe, age 8, born in WV, in household of step-father (sic, father), Greenberry J. Riffe.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Dave Riffe, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry J. Riffe.


Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Morgan

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 733.
Center Township, page 014.
Listed as Mary E. Morgan, age 7, in household of father, Braxton U.
Morgan.
(Researcher, John Rants, has Mary Elizabeth Morgan as daughter of Braxton and Martha England
Morgan. If correct, her age, at marriage and in the 1900 census, is inconsistant with the 1880 census)
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 93.
Greenway Riffe, age 24, married on 22 Mar 1899 Betty Morgan, age 22, in McDowell Co, WV,
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Elizabeth Riffe, age 20, born in WV in Apr 1880, married 1 yr, 4 children, 3 living, in
household of husband, Greenberry Riffe.


Sadie Morgan Rife

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Darn Riffe (sic, Morgan), age 2 , born in WV in Mar 1898, in household of step-father,
Greenberry Riffe.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Sada Riffe, age 14 (sic 12), born in WV, in household of step-father, Greenberry J. Riffe.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Sadie Riffe, age 20 (sic, 22), born in WV, in household of step-father, Greenberry J. Riffe.


Greenberry Jackson Rife

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 739.
Huff Creek Township, page 005.
Listed as Greenway Riffe, age 5, in household of father, Lewis Riffe.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 93.
Greenway Riffe, age 24, married on 22 Mar 1899 Betty Morgan, age 22, in McDowell Co, WV,
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Greenberry Riffe, age 22, born in WV in Mar 1878, married 1 yr, day laborer, head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Greenberry Riffe, age 36, born in WV, married twice, last time for 2 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
5. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Jack W. Riffe, age 46, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 183A, Family #143.
Listed as Jack Riffe, age 51, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.


Pearl Walker

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 262A, Family #117.
Listed as Perlie Walker, age 11, born in WV in May 1889, in household of mother, Nancy (_____)
Walker.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Perl Riffe, age 19, born in WV, married for 2 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household of husband,
Greenberry J. Riffe.


Sarah Rife

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Sary Riffe, age 1yr, 4 months, born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry J. Riffe.


Brooks Morgan Rife

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 258A, Family #40.
Listed as Broks Riffe (sic, Morgan), age 4 , born in WV in May 1896, in household of step-father,
Greenberry Jackson Riffe.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 254B, Family #79.
Listed as Garfield Riffe, age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father, Greenberry J. Riffe.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rocklick District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #54.
Listed as Brooks Riffe, age 23, born in WV, in household of step-father, Greenberry J. Riffe.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 408; WV Archives Web Site.
Brooks Riffe; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Jack and
Betty Riffe; married on 15 May 1920 at Wilmore, WV; Brookey Gibson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of Bill and Mary Gibson.
(Jack was his step-father, Greenberry Jackson Riffe)
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Brooks Riffe; born 14 Oct 1896; died 18 Feb 1976; buried here; double heastone photo with wife
Brookie Gibson Riffe; grave marker photo also shown; "TOGETHER FOREVER"; "TIS LOVE THAT
CALLS US HOME AT CLOSE OF DAY"; "FATHER"; "PFC US ARMY".


Brookie Gibson

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 408; WV Archives Web Site.
Brooks Riffe; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Jack and
Betty Riffe; married on 15 May 1920 at Wilmore, WV; Brookey Gibson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of Bill and Mary Gibson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Brookie Gibson Riffe; born 10 Aug 1898; died 2 Dec 1980; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Brooks M. Riffe; "TOGETHER FOREVER"; "TIS LOVE THAT CALLS US HOME AT CLOSE
OF DAY"; "MOTHER".