1. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, page 404A.
Listed as Greenway Vance, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph Vance.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Greenway W. Vance, age 38, born in WV, carpenter, head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Sarah Vance, age 37, born in WV, in household of husband, Greenway W. Vance.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Laura Vance, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Greenway W. Vance.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Rosco Vance, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Greenway W. Vance.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Eva Vance, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Greenway W. Vance.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A, Family #305.
Listed as Dennis Vance, age 1 yr, 6 months, born in WV, in household of father, Greenway W. Vance.
1. WV Births and Christenings, 1853-1928; LDS Web Site.
George Franklin Deskins; born on 23 Feb 1883 at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; parents, Francis
Marion and Texas (Johnson) Deskins.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as George F. Deskins, age 17, born in Feb 1883, in household of
father, Marion Deskins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 342; WV Archives Web Site.
George F. Deskins; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Panther, WV; son
of F.M. and Texie; married on 10 Apr 1912 at Iaeger, WV; Belle Bailey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of ___ and Tildy.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #563; Welch, WV Draft Board;12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Franklin Deskins; age 37; born on 23 Feb 1881; living at Iaeger, WV; employed in signal
maintainence for N&W Railway; nearest relative, Mrs. Belle Deskins, wife; medium height and
weight; blue eyes and dar brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; taken on 25 Feb 1920; Page 241A;
Image 13 of 35; Family #128/132.
Listed as George Deskins; age 36; born in WV; married; signal maintainence for N&W Railway;
head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 168B; Image
14 of 22; Family #137/141.
Listed as George F. Deskins; age 47; born in WV; married at 23; signal maintenance for steam
railroad; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-767; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Franklin Deskins; age 59; born on 23 Feb 1883; living at Iaeger, WV; employed by N&W R.R.
at Iaeger, WV; person who will always know your address, Anna Deskins, Iaeger, WV; 5'5"; 163 lbs;
blue eyes; brown hair; light brown complexion.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate '70 016983; LDS Web Site.
George F. Deskins; age 90; born on 23 Feb 1880; widowed; railroad maintainer; living at Thorpe,
WV; son of Marion and unknown mother Deskins; died on 2 Nov 1970 at Thorpe, WV of an acute
coronary thrombosis; buried on 6 Nov 1970 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, funeral
home records, R. Fanning, Mgr.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Modfreak; 31 Oct 2007; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
George F. Deskins; born 23 Feb 1880; died 2 Nov 1970; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 342; WV Archives Web Site.
George F. Deskins; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Panther, WV; son of
F.M. and Texie; married on 10 Apr 1912 at Iaeger, WV; Belle Bailey; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of ___ and Tildy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; taken on 25 Feb 1920; Page 241A;
Image 13 of 35; Family #128/132.
Listed as Belle Deskins; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, George F. Deskins.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 168B; Image
14 of 22; Family #137/141.
Listed as Belle Bailey; age 37; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, George F.
Deskins.
4. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
Anna B. Deskins; born on 27 Oct 1892; died on 21 Jan 1957; buried here.
5. FindAGrave.com; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Modfreak;
31 Oct 2007; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Annabelle Puckett Deskins; born on 27 Oct 1892; died on 21 Jan 1957; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; taken on 25 Feb 1920; Page 241A;
Image 13 of 35; Family #128/132.
Listed as Clyde V. Deskins; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Deskins.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Martha L. Deskins, age 9, born in Nov 1890, in WV, in household of father, Marion Deskins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 273; WV Archives Website.
John Waters; age 23; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Avery and
Celia; married on 29 Oct 1919 at Iaeger, WV; Louise Roberts; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Marion and Mary Deskins.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #101.
Listed as Louise Waters; age 58; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John P. Waters.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 26 Sep 2013.
"Martha Louise Deskins Waters
Birth 14 Nov 1891
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jun 1977 (aged 85)
Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 117691778"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 273; WV Archives Website.
John Waters; age 23; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Avery and
Celia; married on 29 Oct 1919 at Iaeger, WV; Louise Roberts; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Marion and Mary Deskins.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #101.
Listed as John P, Waters; age 52; born in TN; married; loads coal in coal mine; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 26 Sep 2013.
"John Phillip Waters
Birth 22 Jul 1897
Tennessee, USA
Death 4 Aug 1987 (aged 90)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 117691848"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Martha L. Deskins, age 9, born in Nov 1890, in WV, in household of father, Marion Deskins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 273; WV Archives Website.
John Waters; age 23; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Avery and
Celia; married on 29 Oct 1919 at Iaeger, WV; Louise Roberts; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Marion and Mary Deskins.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #101.
Listed as Louise Waters; age 58; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John P. Waters.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 26 Sep 2013.
"Martha Louise Deskins Waters
Birth 14 Nov 1891
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jun 1977 (aged 85)
Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 117691778"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Emeratha? Deskins, age 7, born in Sep 1892, in WV, in household
of father, Marion Deskins.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Emmarentha Deskins, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Frances M. Deskins.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #83.
Listed as Norris Davis, age 6, in household of father, Jesse Davis.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 255A, Family #86.
Listed as Norris Davis, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Jesse A. Davis.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Lydia M. Deskins, age 2, born in Jun 1897, in WV, in household
of father, Marion Deskins.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Lydia M. Deskins, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Frances M. Deskins.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. 1900 Census, Pike Co, KY; Marrowbone precinct; taken 21 Jun 1900; Page 82B; Family #244/245.
Listed as Sarah B. Damron; age 20; born in KY in Dec 1879; single; in household of father,
Solomon Damron.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Sarah B. Deskins, age 30, born in KY, married once for less than a year, 2 children, both
living, in household of husband, Frances M. Deskins.