McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Joseph Zachariah Adkins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Adkins; age 35; born in Morgan Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
________; married on 17 Jun 1900 at Wyoming City, WV; Mary Wimmer; age 18; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Lucinda.
2. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 10 Jul 1900, Page 264A,
Family #446.
Listed as Joseph Adkins, age 31, born in VA in Feb 1864, married less than a yr, saw mill laborer,
head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 101A, Family #120.
Listed as Joseph Adkins, age 48, born in VA, married twice, last time for 9 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Apr 1930, Page 199A, Family #441.
Listed as J.Z. Adkins, age 70, born in VA, married at 20, farmer, head of household.


Mary Wimmer

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Adkins; age 35; born in Morgan Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
________; married on 17 Jun 1900 at Wyoming City, WV; Mary Wimmer; age 18; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Lucinda.
2. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 10 Jul 1900, Page 264A,
Family #446.
Listed as Mary Adkins, age 16, born in VA, born in May 1884, married less than a yr, no children, in
household of husband, Joseph Z. Adkins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 101A, Family #120.
Listed as Mary Adkins, age 23, born in VA, married for 9 yrs, 2 children, 1? living, in household of
husband, Joseph Z. Adkins.


Marion F. Hatfield

1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 245A, Family #249.
Listed as M. F. Hatfield, age 14, born in WV in Nov 1885, in household of father, Sanford Hatfield.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #53.
Listed as Marion F. Hatfield, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Sanford Hatfield.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1912); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Hatfield; age 26; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Sanford
and Emma Hatfield; married on 30 Jun 1912; Lydia Stanley; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single;
living in Mingo Co, WV; daughter of George and Kate Stanley.
4. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 112B;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Marion Hatfield; age 45; born in WV; married at 22; coal loader; head of household.


Lydia Stanley

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Lydia Stanley, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1912); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Hatfield; age 26; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Sanford
and Emma Hatfield; married on 30 Jun 1912; Lydia Stanley; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single;
living in Mingo Co, WV; daughter of George and Kate Stanley.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 112B;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Lydia Hatfield; age 44; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Marion Hatfield.


Greenway Hatfield

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Greenway Hatfield; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.


Dixie Hatfield

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Dixie Hatfield; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.


Smith William Steele

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #375/380.
Listed as Smith Steel; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234B;
Family #199/200.
Listed as Smith Steel; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Steele.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#____ (1938); Page 329; WV Archives Web .
Smith Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andy and
Margarete; married on 27 Sep 1938 at Iaeger, WV; Effie Hatfield; born on ? in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marion and Lydia.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Smith W. Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916; died on 5 Dec 1987; living in Hanover, WV at death.


Effie Hatfield

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Effie Hatfield; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#____ (1938); Page 329; WV Archives Web .
Smith Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andy and
Margarete; married on 27 Sep 1938 at Iaeger, WV; Effie Hatfield; born on ? in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marion and Lydia.


George Stanley

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as George Stanley, age 47, born in WV, laborer, head of household.


Catherine "Kate"

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as George Stanley, age 47, born in WV, laborer, head of household.


Louisa Stanley

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Luisa Stanley, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.


Lula Stanley

1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Lula Stanley, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.


Gordon J. Thornton

1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 37, born in VA in Sep 1862, married 7 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 58, born in VA, laborer in coal mine, head of household.


Lucy C. Davis

1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.


George B. Thornton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as George B. Thornton, age 15, born in VA in Aug 1884, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.


Eve P. Thornton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Eve P. Thornton, age 13, born in VA in Apr 1887, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.


Gordon J. Thornton

1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 37, born in VA in Sep 1862, married 7 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 58, born in VA, laborer in coal mine, head of household.


Sarah C.

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Sarah C. Thornton, age 25, born in WV in Jan 1874, married 7 yrs, 3 children, all living, in
household of husband, Gordon J. Thornton.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Sarah C. Thornton, age 45, born in WV, in household of husband, Gordon J. Thornton.


Edward H. Thornton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Edward H.Thornton, age 5, born in WV in Aug 1894, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Edward Thornton, age 25, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Verda M Thornton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Verda M.Thornton, age 4, born in WV in Apr 1896, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.


Mary A. Thornton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Mary A.Thornton, age 2, born in WV in Nov 1897, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.


Margaret Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Margaret Thornton, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Hobert Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Hobert Thornton, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Robert Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Robert Thornton, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Okey Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Okey Thornton, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Ruth Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Ruth Thornton, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Bernard Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Bernard Thornton, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Daisy Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Daisy Thornton, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Dexter Thornton

1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Dexter Thornton, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.


Cynthia E. Newby

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Sinth E. Davis, age 58, born in VA in Mar 1842, widow, in household of son-in-law, Gordon J.
Thornton.


Morris Johnson Morgan

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, Page 424.
Son of John Weaver and Flossie O. Morgan Morgan.
Twin of Mabel Virginia Morgan.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 6 Jan 1930; Page 236B;
Family #179/182.
Listed as Morris J. Morgan; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Morgan.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 36A;
Family # 1/1.
Listed as Morris S. Morgan; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Morgan.
4. Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Morris Morgan
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1911
Marriage Date: 13 May 1932
Marriage Place: Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Father: J W Morgan
Mother: Flossie O Morgan
Spouse: Margaret Jamison ..."
5. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32495; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Morris J. Morgan; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Davy, WV;
son of John W. and Flossie O. Morgan; married on 18 Dec 1937 at Tazewell, VA; Reba Gudger;
age 22; born in Harlan, KY; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Charles and Ethel (Marshall)
Gudger.
6.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 6 Apr 1950; Seet Number 18; Dwelling #127.
Listed as Morris J. Morgan; age 39; born in WV; seperated; contractor carpenter; in household of
father, John W. Morgan.
7. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; Augusta, GA; 1952; Page 351; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Morris J. Morgan, (wife) Reba, electrician for duPont; living at house in rear of 1407 Broad.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Johnson Morgan; age 50; born at Brier Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living at
Box 223, Davy, WV; married on 10 Aug 1951 at Welch, WV; Lake Marcum; age 40; born in
Pike Co, KY; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV.
8. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Morris Morgan
SSN 432-10-9217
Last Residence Davy, 24828, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born 16 Oct 1910
Died Nov 1984
State (Year) SSN issued Arkansas - Before 1951"


Lake Marcum

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Johnson Morgan; age 50; born at Brier Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; living at
Box 223, Davy, WV; married on 10 Aug 1951 at Welch, WV; Lake Marcum; age 40; born in
Pike Co, KY; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Browns Creek District;
Lake Morgan; age 46; born 28 Mar 1921 in unknown; marrital status unknown; living at Davy, WV;
daughter of Andy and Rachel (Wellman) Marcum; died 10 Mar 1968 at Davy, WV; due to acute
cononary thrombosis with hypertensive cardio vascular disease and hemiplegia; buried 13 Mar
1968 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Jul 2014.
Lake M. Morgan; born in 1920; died in 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown.


Albert Lee "Jack" Fortner

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Albert Fortner was born at Cub Creek on 9 Dec 1883 to Jeannie Fortner.
Reported by John Fortner, uncle (brother of Virginia's).
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clearfork District, taken on ____Jun 1900, Page 246A, Family #34.
Listed as Albert Fortner, age 17, born in WV in Dec 1882, servant, in household of Leander C. Harvey.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 165, Haga, page 30.
Albert Lee Fortner, age 19, son of Virginia, married on 30 Dec 1900 Ida Toler, age 16, daughter of J.E.
and Mariah.
4. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as Albert L. Fortner, age 36, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 134A, Family #4.
Listed as A.L. Fortner, age 48, born in WV, head of household.


Leona Harriett Toler

1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell P. Browning; age 33; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Levi
and Vienla F. Browning; married on 7 Jul 1904 at the residence of W, H, Toler; Leona H. Toler; age 20;
Born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Sarah A. Toler.
2. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as Leona Fortner, age 34, born in WV, in household of husband, Albert Lee Fortner.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 134A, Family #4.
Listed as Harriett Fortner, age 45, born in WV, married at 19, in household of husband, Albert Lee
Fortner.


William Fortner

1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as William Fortner, age 1 yr, 10 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Albert Lee Fortner.


Frank Fortner

1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 134A, Family #4.
Listed as Frank Fortner, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Albert Lee Fortner.


Russell Preston Browning

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 599.
Tridelphia District, page 003
Listed as Russie Browning, age 7, in household of father, Levi Browning.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 5; Line 33; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Browning; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; son of Levi and V. Browning; married
on 20 Feb 1895 in Logan Co, WV; Martha E. Toler; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of
D. and N. (Browning) Toler.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell P. Browning; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single; married on 26 Apr 1895 in Mingo Co, WV;
Martha Toler; age 18; born in Logan Co, WV; daughter of D P. and P.T. Toler, parents.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell P. Browning; age 33; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Levi
and Vienla F. Browning; married on 7 Jul 1904 at the residence of W, H, Toler; Leona H. Toler; age 20;
born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Sarah A. Toler.
5. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 250B; Family #333/333.
Listed as Russell Browning; age 28; born in Jan 1872 in WV; married 5 yrs; farmer; head of
household.


Leona Harriett Toler

1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell P. Browning; age 33; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Levi
and Vienla F. Browning; married on 7 Jul 1904 at the residence of W, H, Toler; Leona H. Toler; age 20;
Born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Sarah A. Toler.
2. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as Leona Fortner, age 34, born in WV, in household of husband, Albert Lee Fortner.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 134A, Family #4.
Listed as Harriett Fortner, age 45, born in WV, married at 19, in household of husband, Albert Lee
Fortner.


Rockford Browning

1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as Rockford Browning, age 13, born in WV, in household of step-father, Albert Lee Fortner.


Rice Browning

1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Gilbert, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 173A,
Family #103.
Listed as Rice Browning, age 11, born in WV, in household of step-father, Albert Lee Fortner.