1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 14 Jul 1900, Page 268A,
Family #517.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 19, born in WV in Jun 1880, in household of father, Lewis Lester.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Walace Lester; age 30; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; railroad section laborer; head
of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #179; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Wallace Lester; age 44; born on 29 Jun 1874; living in Panther, WV; store clerk for Lathrop Coal Co;
nearest relative, Mrs. Ella Lester; tall with slender build; blue eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as Wallace Lester; age 45; born in WV; farmer and miner; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A;
Family #210.
Listed as Wallace Lester; age 49; born in WV; married at 23; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 301; WV Archives Website.
John Wallace Lester; age 79; born and living in Panther, WV; widowed; married on 17 Jan 1956 in
Panther, WV; Carrie Watson; age 60; born in Pikeville, KY; widow; living in Panther, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '62 008522; WV Archives Website,
John Wallace Lester; age 82; born 30 Jun 1880 (sic, 29 Jun 1874) at Panther, WV; married; living at
Panther, WV; son of Lewis and Polly (Whitt) Lester; died 12 Jun 1962 in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV; pulmonary embolism; buried 15 Jun 1962 in Lester Cemetery, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Mrs. Carrie Lester, Panther, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lynn Delp; 8 May 2008.
" Wallace Lester
Birth 24 Jun 1880
Death 12 Jun 1962 (aged 81)
Burial
Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge # 1)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26677853"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 254B, Family 272.
Listed as Ella Bailey, age 13, born in Jun 1886, in WV, in household of father, Archibald Bailey.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Ellie F. Lester; age 23; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 4 children, all living; in
household of husband, Wallace Lester.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as Ella Lester; age 35; born in WV; in household of husband, Wallace Lester.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A;
Family #210.
Listed as Ella Lester; age 44; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Wallace Lester.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #10188; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Ella Lester; age 70; living at Panther, WV; married; no parents listed; died on 10 Jul 1955 in
Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of heart failure; buried on 13 Jul 1955 in Lester Cemetery.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lynn Delp; 8 May 2008.
" Ella Frances Bailey Lester
Birth 17 Feb 1885
Death 10 Jul 1955 (aged 70)
Burial
Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge # 1)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26677858 "
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Avery A. Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as Avery Lester; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Bessie May Lester; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as Bessie Lester; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #210.
Listed as Katherine Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. 1930 Census,McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #210.
Listed as Cleveland Lester; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #210.
Listed as Jennie M. Lester; age 1 yr, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as George R. Lester; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as George Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
George Lester; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Wallace
and Ella; married on 4 Jan 1925 at Panther, WV; Bertha Mounce (sic, Mounts); age 22; born in
Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of unknown parents.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #211.
Listed as George Lester; age 23; born in WV; married at 19; coal miner; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Lester; born on 17 Jun 1906; died in Jun 1970; living at Bartley, McDowell Co, WV at death.
6. "Family Trees"; Ancestry.com Web Site; Mika's Family; Mica Jackson; 21 Dec 2009.
George Lester buried in Lester Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Glen Alum; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920; Page 166A;
Family #230/232.
Listed as Bertha Caputo; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of brother, Bud Mounts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
George Lester; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Wallace
and Ella; married on 4 Jan 1925 at Panther, WV; Bertha Mounce (sic, Mounts); age 22; born in
Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of unknown parents.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #211.
Listed as Bertha Lester; age 26; born in WV; married at 23; in household of husband, George R. Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Glen Alum; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920; Page 166A;
Family #230/232.
Listed as Bertha Caputo; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of brother, Bud Mounts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
George Lester; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Wallace
and Ella; married on 4 Jan 1925 at Panther, WV; Bertha Mounce (sic, Mounts); age 22; born in
Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of unknown parents.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #211.
Listed as Bertha Lester; age 26; born in WV; married at 23; in household of husband, George R. Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Glen Alum; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920; Page 166A;
Family #230/232.
Listed as Bettie Mounts (sic, Caputo); age 1 yr 6 mons; born in WV; in household of uncle, Bud Mounts.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #211.
Listed as Elizabeth Lester(sic); age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, George R. Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Glen Alum; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920; Page 166A;
Family #230/232.
Listed as Etta Mounts (sic, Caputo); age 1 yr 6 mons; born in WV; in household of uncle, Bud Mounts.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1899); Page 624; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Noe; age 23; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; married on 6 May 1899 at residence of G. T.
Justice; Ada Hampton; age 21; born and living in Wayne Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Stonewall District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 182A; Family #4.
Listed as Jasper Noe; age 25; born in Oct 1874 in WV; married 2 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Jasper Noe; age 36; born in WV; married once for 12 yrs; railroad section laborer; head
of household.
4. Logan Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #5145; Logan, WV Drfat Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Jasper Noe; age 44; born on 6 Oct 1884 (sic, 1873); living at Ethel, Logan Co, WV; dumper for coal
company; nearest relative, Rebecca Jane Noe (mother); Ethel, WV; medium height and build; blue
eyes and light hair.
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Wanda; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 165B; Family #239.
Listed as Jasper Noe; age 45; widowed; boarder; coal miner; in household of James Noe.
6. Logan Co, WV Death Certificate #6221; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Noe; age 79 yrs, 7 mons, 2 days; born on 6 Oct 1873 in WV; widowed; retired coal miner; son
of Harvey and Rebecca Bradshaw Noe; died on 9 May 1952 at Hutchinson, Logan Co, WV of heart
failure; buried on 11 May 1952 in Preston Cemetery; informant, Harrison Bradshaw.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1899); Page 624; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Noe; age 23; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; married on 6 May 1899 at residence of G. T.
Justice; Ada Hampton; age 21; born and living in Wayne Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Stonewall District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 182A; Family #4.
Listed as Addie Noe; age 22; born in Aug 1877 in WV; married 2 yrs; no children; in household of
husband, Jasper Noe.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Addie Noe; age 30; born in WV; married once for 12 yrs; 4 children, 3 living; in household of
husband, Jasper Noe.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Polly Noe; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Jasper Noe.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Becca Noe; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Jasper Noe.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Bernice Noe; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Jasper Noe.
1. 1880 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Union District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 294A; Family #108.
Listed as Rebecca Jane Noe; age 21; born in WV; head of household.
2. Wayne Co, WV Death Certificate #14009; WV Archives Web Site.
Rebecca Jane Noe; age 81 yrs, 1 mon, 11 days; born on 26 Jul 1855 in Wayne Co, WV; widow, wife of
Harvey Noe; daughter of James and Annie Wooten Bradshaw; died on 7 Sep 1936 in Wayne, Wayne
Co, WV of uterine cancer; buried on 8 Sep 1936 in Wayne Cemetery; informant, Clara Mullikin,
Lexington, KY.
1. 1880 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Union District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 294A; Family #108.
Listed as Caroline Noe; age 3; born in WV; in household of mother Rebecca Jane Bradshaw Noe.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 011.
Listed as Daniel Bailey, age 4, in household of father, Preston Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 13 Jul 1900,
Page 267A, Family #500.
Listed as Daniel Bailey, age 22, born in Feb 1878 in WV, in household of father, Preston Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 171; WV Archives Website,
David Bailey; age 23; born in ____; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Preston and Mindy;
married on 5 Dec 1901 at minister Conley Blankenship's; Vicy Powers; ager 22; born in _____;
widow; daughter of Lewis and Polly Lester.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #57.
Listed as Daniel Bailey, age 36, born in WV, married once for 10 yrs; farmer, head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Dan Bailey; age 45; born in WV; coal mine shop; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 787.
Sandy River District, page 013.
Listed as Luvicy Lester, age 1, in household of father, Lewis Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 171; WV Archives Website,
David Bailey; age 23; born in ____; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Preston and Mindy;
married on 5 Dec 1901 at minister Conley Blankenship's; Vicy Powers; ager 22; born in _____;
widow; daughter of Lewis and Polly Lester.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #57.
Listed as Vicie Bailey, age 28, born in WV, married twice, last time for 10 yrs, 4 children, 3 living;
in household of husband, Daniel Bailey.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Vicy Bailey; age 44; born in WV; in household of husband, Daniel Bailey.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #14262; WV Archives Web Site.
Vicey Bailey; age 53; birth date unknown; born in McDowell Co, WV; married; daughter of Lewis,
born in Russell Co, VA, and Polly, born in WV, Whitt Lester; died on 28 Oct 1929 at Panther, McDowell
Co, WV of arterio sclerosais; informant, Burl Bailey (son).
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #57.
Listed as Lee Bailey, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Lee Bailey, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Mary Bailey, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Harvey Quincy Bailey, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #57.
Listed as Burrell Bailey, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Burrell Bailey, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Bailey.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #13655; WV Archives Web Site.
Burrel Bailey, Jr; age 10 mons, 9 days; born on 3 Dec 1930; son of Burrel, Sr and Relda Cline Bailey;
died on 12 Oct 1931 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 13 Oct 1931 at Panther, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 787.
Sandy River District, page 013.
Listed as Luvicy Lester, age 1, in household of father, Lewis Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 171; WV Archives Website,
David Bailey; age 23; born in ____; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Preston and Mindy;
married on 5 Dec 1901 at minister Conley Blankenship's; Vicy Powers; ager 22; born in _____;
widow; daughter of Lewis and Polly Lester.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #57.
Listed as Vicie Bailey, age 28, born in WV, married twice, last time for 10 yrs, 4 children, 3 living;
in household of husband, Daniel Bailey.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 257B; Family #117.
Listed as Vicy Bailey; age 44; born in WV; in household of husband, Daniel Bailey.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #14262; WV Archives Web Site.
Vicey Bailey; age 53; birth date unknown; born in McDowell Co, WV; married; daughter of Lewis,
born in Russell Co, VA, and Polly, born in WV, Whitt Lester; died on 28 Oct 1929 at Panther, McDowell
Co, WV of arterio sclerosais; informant, Burl Bailey (son).
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 011.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 8, in household of father, Preston Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 13 Jul 1900,
Page 267A, Family #501.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 24, born in Aug 1875 in WV, married 4 years,
day laborer, head of household. There are no other persons listed.
3. Web Site: www.geocities.com/rosebudwva/marriagespg3.html, "McDowell Co, WV
Marriages", page 3.
Harvey Bailey, age 38, son of Preston and Arminda Bailey, married on 7 Jul
1906 Lottie Blankenship, age 39.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #58.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 39, born in WV, married 3 times, last time for 4 yrs; farmer, head of
household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #283.
Listed as Harvey Bailey, age 49, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death certificate #13699; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Bailey; age 50 yrs, 3 mons, 7 days; born on 2 Aug 1874 in WV; married; farmer; son of
Preston and Mendy Cline Bailey; died on 9 Nov 1924 at Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV
of "Infection of arm"; buried on 10 Nov 1924 at Panther, WV; informant, Lottie Bailey, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13 Jul 1900; Page 267A; Family #496.
Listed as Charlotte Blankenship; age 33; born in WV in Dec 1868; married 16 yrs; 3 children, all living;
in household of husband, Henry Blankenship.
2. Web Site: www.geocities.com/rosebudwva/marriagespg3.html, "McDowell Co, WV Marriages",
page 3.
Harvey Bailey, age 38, son of Preston and Arminda Bailey, married on 7 Jul 1906 Lottie Blankenship,
age 39.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #58.
Listed as Lottie Bailey, age 40, born in WV, married 2 times, last time for 4 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, Harvey Bailey.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #283.
Listed as Lottie Bailey, age 52, born in WV, in household of husband, Harvey Bailey.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13 Jul 1900; Page 267A; Family #496.
Listed as Henry Blankenship; age 59; born in WV in Jan 1849; married 16 yrs; farmer;
head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13 Jul 1900; Page 267A; Family #496.
Listed as Charlotte Blankenship; age 33; born in WV in Dec 1868; married 16 yrs; 3 children, all living;
in household of husband, Henry Blankenship.
2. Web Site: www.geocities.com/rosebudwva/marriagespg3.html, "McDowell Co, WV Marriages",
page 3.
Harvey Bailey, age 38, son of Preston and Arminda Bailey, married on 7 Jul 1906 Lottie Blankenship,
age 39.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #58.
Listed as Lottie Bailey, age 40, born in WV, married 2 times, last time for 4 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, Harvey Bailey.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #283.
Listed as Lottie Bailey, age 52, born in WV, in household of husband, Harvey Bailey.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13 Jul 1900; Page 267A; Family #496.
Listed as Hezekiah Blankenship; age 12; born in WV in Sep 1887; in household of father, _____(can't
read) Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13 Jul 1900; Page 267A; Family #496.
Listed as John Blankenship; age 2; born in WV in Sep 1897; in household of father, _____(can't read)
Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #58.
Listed as John Bailey (sic, Blankenship), age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father,
Harvey Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1259; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
John Blankenship; age 20; born on 7 Aug 1898; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; civil engineer,
McDowell Co Road Dept; nearest relative, Mrs. Lottie Bailey, mother, Panther, WV; tall with medium
build; blue eyes and light brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #283.
Listed as John Blankenship, age 21, born in WV, in household of step-father, Harvey Bailey.