1. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
John W. Collins married first, per "The Riffe Book", in Grainger Co,
TN, Lydia Toner (sic Toney?); second Mary Roark/O'Roark. John was the son of
Meredith and Polly Holloway Collins.
2. "Descendents of Meridith Collins" web site, by Brenda Collins Dillion,
www.rootsweb.com/~wvnichol/familytree/NicholasFamily/Meridith_Collins/
(cont'd)meridith_collins.html
Meridith Collins was born in 1760 in VA; died in 1841 in Pike Co, KY;
married first, Unknown bef 1786 in NC or VA; second, Margaret Holloway in
1795 in NC or VA; and third, met, Milly Johnson after 1818 in Pike Co, KY.
1. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
John W. Collins married first, per "The Riffe Book", in Grainger Co,
TN, Lydia Toner (sic Toney?); second Mary Roark/O'Roark. John was the son of
Meredith and Polly (Margaret?) Holloway Collins.
1. E-mail from Brenda Collins Dillion 13 Mar 2004
Ruben Collins; son of Merideth and Margaret Holloway Collins; born in 1808 in Russell Co, VA.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); Perryville PO; taken on 9 Jul 1860; Page 114; Image 10 of 41;
Family #63/63.
Listed as Arnetta Collins; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, John Collins.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District,; Tug River PO; taken on 5 Aug 1870;
Page 484B; Family #25/25.
Listed as Arnetta Collins; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, John Collins.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 337A;
Family #6/6.
Listed as Arnetta Collins; age 20; born in WV; single; housekeeper; in household of Harvey Mullens.
4. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
Arnetta Collins was born in 1855 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Children were: Richard Collins and Christine.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #1; 1894; Page 133, Line 70; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Mullins, age 38, born in McDowell Co, WV, widowed, son of Harvey and Nancy, married on
7 Apr 1894 Arminta (sic, Arnetta) Collins, age 38, single, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of John
and Mary, by M.H. Lester.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 243B ; Image 10
of 65; Family #84/84.
Listed as Nettie Mullins; age 42; born in WV in Apr 1858; widow; 11 children; 9 living; head of
household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 337A;
Family #6/6.
Listed as Christinia Collins; age 2; born in WV; in household of Harvey Mullens with her
mother, Arnetta Collins, who was a housekeeper.
2. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
Arnetta Collins was born in 1855 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Children were: Richard Collins and Christine.
Christine Collins was born in 1878.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); Perryville PO; taken on 9 Jul 1860; Page 114; Family #63/63.
Listed as Richard Collins; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, John Collins.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District,; Tug River PO; taken on 5 Aug 1870;
Page 484B; Family #25/25.
Listed as Richard Collins; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, John Collins.
3. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
Richard Collins, son of John W. and O'Roark Collins, lived on Dick's Fork
which is on the WV/KY border. He married Fidella Downtain Donellson on 27
Jan 1884 in Nicholas Co, WV.
4. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Richard Collins, age 41, born in Sep 1858 in WV (sic?), married 14 years, head of
household.
5. Nicholas Co, WV Death Certificate #4941; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Collins; age 87 yrs, 6 mons, 15 days; born on 26 Sep 1856 in McDowell Co, WV; widowed;
farmer; son of John and Mary O'Rouk Collins; both born in Ireland; died on 10 Apr 1943 at Fenwick,
Nicholas Co, WV from old age, no disease; buried on 12 Apr 1943 at Fenwick Mtn; informant, Mrs.
Manse Bennett, Fenwick, WV.
1. "McDowell Co, WV, Web Site", www.scioto.org/McDowell
"McDowell County-Internet Links", "Brenda Collins Dillion, Appalachian
Mountain Families", "Early Collins Research".
Richard Collins, son of John W. and O'Roark Collins, lived on Dick's Fork
which is on the WV/KY border. He married Fidella Downtain Donellson on 27
Jan 1884 in Nicholas Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Fidella Collins, age 34, born in Dec 1865 in WV, married 14 yrs,
7 children, all living, in household of husband, Richard Collins.
3. Nicholas Co, WV Death Certificate #4537; WV Archives Web Site.
Fidelia D. Collins; age 71 yrs, 2 mons, 16 days; born on 29 Dec 1864 in Nicholas Co, WV; married;
wife of Richard Collins; daughter of J.F. and Catherine Taylor Donaldson; died on 25 Mar 1936 at
Fenwick, Nicholas Co, WV from myocarditis; buried on 26 Mar 1936 in New Hope Cemetery; informant,
Alta Bennett, Saxman?, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Sherman A. Collins, age 13, born in Nov 1886 in WV, in household
of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Melvin C. Collins, age 10, born in Jul 1889 in WV, in household
of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Virgie M. Collins, age 8, born in Aug 1891 in WV, in household
of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Irvin W. Collins, age 7, born in May 1893 in WV, in household
of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Alvin L. Collins, age 4, born in Aug 1895 in WV, in household
of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1900 Census, Nicholas Co, WV, Kentucky District, page 297A, Family #261.
Listed as Golda E. Collins, age 10 months, born in Aug 1899 in WV, in
household of father, Richard Collins.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 101, page 221B.
Listed as Archibald Barnett, age 50, head of household.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 64.
Archibald Barnett married Nancy Beavers on 29 Jul 1819 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Archibald Barnett, age 82, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Jane Barnett, age 40, and 4 children are also listed.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 9, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #60.
Listed as Archibald Barnett, age 70, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Harman Search, 5 Oct 2000, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.net
Archibald Barnett was son of William and Mary White Barnett; married first
Nancy Beavers; second Amanda Jane Chappel, dayghter of George and Rebecca
(_______) Chappel on 27 Aug 1861(sic, 1863) in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1863, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Archilad Barnett, age 63, born in Botetourt Co, VA, widowed, son of William and Polly Barnett, married on
27 Aug 1863 Jane Chappell, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of george and Rebecca Chappell.
Married by Thomas S. Christian.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Jane Barnett, age 40, in household of husband, Archibald Barnett.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 9, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #60.
Listed as Amanda J. Barnett, age 31, as head of household, a farm laborer.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Harman Search, 5 Oct 2000, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.net
Archibald Barnett was son of William and Mary White Barnett; married first
Nancy Beavers; second Amanda Jane Chappel, daughter of George and Rebecca
(_______) Chappel.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 255B, Family #558.
Listed as Jane Chappell, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, George Chappell.
5. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1863, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Archilad Barnett, age 63, born in Botetourt Co, VA, widowed, son of William and Polly Barnett, married on
27 Aug 1863 Jane Chappell, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of george and Rebecca Chappell.
Married by Thomas S. Christian.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 9, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #60.
Listed as Nancy Jane Barnett, age 12, in household of father Archibald
Barnett.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 9, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #60.
Listed as William H. Barnett, age 6, in household of father Archibald
Barnett.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as William Barnett, age 15, in household of father, Archibald
Barnett.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Ruth J. Barnett, age 8, in household of father, Archibald
Barnett.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as John H.F. Barnett, age 5, in household of father, Archibald
Barnett.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 101, page 221B.
Listed as Rebecca Barnett, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
Archibald Barnett.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #71.
Listed as Rebecca Barnett, age 28, as head of household.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 6.
F.M. Phipps, age 29, married Rebecca Barnett 0n 10 May 1873.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 777.
Big Creek District, page 008.
Listed as Rebecca Fipps, age 30, in household of husband, F. Marion Phipps.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #71.
Listed as George Barnett, age 8, in household of mother, Rebecca Barnett.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 6.
F.M. Phipps, age 29, married Rebecca Barnett 0n 10 May 1873.
No birth places or parents listed.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 777.
Big Creek District, page 008.
Listed as Marion Fipps, age 33, born in NC, as head of household, a farmer.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 101, page 221B.
Listed as Rebecca Barnett, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
Archibald Barnett.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #71.
Listed as Rebecca Barnett, age 28, as head of household.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 6.
F.M. Phipps, age 29, married Rebecca Barnett 0n 10 May 1873.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 777.
Big Creek District, page 008.
Listed as Rebecca Fipps, age 30, in household of husband, F. Marion Phipps.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 777.
Big Creek District, page 008.
Listed as Archibald S. Phipps, age 7, in household of father, F. Marion
Phipps.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as James Quicksall, age 17, in household of mother, Tabitha.
2. Mortality Schedule Index, McDowell Co, WV, 1860, 1870, 1880; transcribed by
Stephanie Boone.
James Quicksall, age 26, born in VA, died in Apr 1860 of consumption.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 68.
James Quicksall, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Tissathia
(sic?, Tabitha?); married on 5 Jun 1855 Susan Cornet, age 21, also born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Arthur and Nancy.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 101, page 221B.
Listed as Hullemon Barnett, age 17, in household of father, Archibald
Barnett.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
Must have married (_______) Quicksall about 1855/56.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 64.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as James Quicksall, age 17, in household of mother, Tabitha.
2. Mortality Schedule Index, McDowell Co, WV, 1860, 1870, 1880; transcribed by
Stephanie Boone.
James Quicksall, age 26, born in VA, died in Apr 1860 of consumption.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 68.
James Quicksall, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Tissathia
(sic?, Tabitha?); married on 5 Jun 1855 Susan Cornet, age 21, also born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Arthur and Nancy.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as Tabitha Quicksall, age 41, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as Nancy Quicksall, age 14, in household of mother, Tabitha.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as Elias Quicksall, age 12, in household of mother, Tabitha.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as Susan Quicksall, age 10, in household of mother, Tabitha.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 1127, page 298A.
Listed as Mictes Quicksall, age 7, in household of mother, Tabitha.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on 11 Aug 1860,
Page 880, Family #1341.
Listed as Milton Quicksall, age 15, born in VA, in household of brother, Daniel H. Quicksall.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 65.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #66..
Listed as Elijah Barnett, age 41, as head of household, a farmer.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Elijah Barnett, age 51, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Shone Barnett, age 42, and daughter Mary, age 21, with Mary's
children, James, age 2, and Shone, daughter, age 2, are also listed here.
4. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 181.
Will probated May 1911, Will Book No 10.
Wife Shone, children Mary Jane and Moses C. Barnett.
Also mentions Martha Shone Davidson.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80B, Family #137.
Listed as Elijah Barnett, age 70, head of household.
6. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 101, page 221B.
Listed as Elijah Barnett, age 21, born in VA, in household of father,
Archibald Barnett.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Barnett Search 15 Mar 2003, submitted by Joyce Barnett,
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Elijah Barnett; born in 1829; died in May 1911 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Shone Christian in 1856.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 178, page 301B.
Listed as Shone Christian, age 13, in household of father, Moses Christian.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 146.
Moses Christian's will was probated in May 1855, Will Book 3, page 186.
Devises his property to unnamed wife, sons; Mastin, John, Thomas, Samuel,
and Alexander, daughters; Louisa Low and Shone.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 65.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 11.
3. " Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 181.
Husbands will probated May 1911, Will Book No 10.
Wife Shone, children Mary Jane and Moses C. Barnett.
Also mentions Martha Shone Davidson.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 761.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Shone Barnett, age 42, in household of husband, Elijah Barnett.
Daughter Mary, age 21, with Mary's
children, James, age 2, and Shone, daughter, age 2, are also listed here.
6. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #66..
Listed as Shone Barnett, age 32, in household of husband, Elijah Barnett.
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80B, Family #137.
Listed as Shoan Barnett, age 60, in household of husband, Elijah Barnett.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Barnett Search 15 Mar 2003, submitted by Joyce Barnett,
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Elijah Barnett; born in 1829; died in May 1911 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Shone Christian in 1856.
Shone Christian; born in 1838; daughter of Moses and Mary Beavers Christian.