1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22/23 Jan 1920, Page 210B,
Family #108.
Listed as Flemen Trent, age 3 yrs, 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harman Trent.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 167B, Family #56.
Listed as Flemin Trent, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Harman Trent.
3. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 433; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleming Trent; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Harman and
Margaret Trent; married on 5 Aug 1938 at Clear Fork, WV; Rayola Toler; age 19; born at Simon, WV;
single; living at Clear Fork, WV; daughter of Ola and Lilly Toler.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 29 Jul 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"CLEAR FORK — Fleming Trent, 90, of Clear Fork, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006, at his residence. "Born March 3, 1916, at Simon, he was the son of the late Harmon and Margaret Kennedy Trent. The third oldest of eight children, he was the last surviving member of his family. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil, Vernie, Melvin and Bobby Trent; sisters, Octavia Chambers, Ruby Miller and Minnie Sowards; son-in-law, Danny J. Ross; and granddaughter, Kelli Evonne Ross. "He was employed by the West Virginia Division of Highways and retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education. "Survivors include his wife, Rayola Toler Trent; three daughters, Roberta Farmer and husband, Donald, of Hurricane, Rexanna Shumaker and husband, Charles, of Milton and Yvonne Trent of Murphy, N.C.; three sons, Kenneth Trent and wife, Marie, of Flippin, Ariz., Bennie Trent and wife, Sandy, of Yellsville, Ariz., and Clinton Trent and wife, Colleen, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; four grandchildren, Craig Farmer and his wife, Leticia, of San Antonio, Texas, Chris King and his wife, Jennifer, of Murphy, Kevin Farmer of Durham, N.C., and Megan King of Atlanta, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren, Isabella and Jared Farmer of San Antonio and Andrew King of Murphy. "Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Pastor Diane Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 204A, Family #10.
Listed as Minerva R. Toler, age 1 yr, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Ola Toler.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 167A, Family #56.
Listed as Rayola Toler, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Ola Toler.
3. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 433; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleming Trent; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Harman and
Margaret Trent; married on 5 Aug 1938 at Clear Fork, WV; Rayola Toler; age 19; born at Simon, WV;
single; living at Clear Fork, WV; daughter of Ola and Lilly Toler.
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Our mother, Rayola Trent, widow of Fleming Trent, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the age of 98 years 1 month and 22 days."Born October 2, 1918, in Clear Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ola and Lillian Cook Toler.
"A lifelong resident of Clear Fork, mother resided at Broadmore Assisted Living in Teays Valley for the last four and a half years.
"Mother graduated from Oceana High School in 1937, in a class of 17. She was the last surviving member of her class. She worked as the election commissioner for about thirty years.
"She was an excellent seamstress, quilter and avid gardener. She loved flowers and working outside, helping our father in the garden. She was proud of her six children, often stating that raising them was the happiest time of her life.
"She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Danny Ross; granddaughter, Kelly Evonne Ross; three brothers, Lonnie, Randall and Harold Toler; and sisters, Mildred Blankenship and Nola Toler.
"She is survived by her six children: Roberta Farmer and husband, Donald of Teays Valley, Clinton Trent and wife, Colleen of Crystal Lake, Il, Bennie Trent and wife, Sandy of Yellsville, AR, Kenneth Trent and wife, Marie of Flippin, AR, Yvonne Trent pf Murphy, NC, Rexanna Shumaker and husband, Charley of Milton; grandchildren: Kevin Farmer and wife, Kate of Clemmons, NC, Craig Farmer and wife, Letisha of Leesburg, VA, Christopher King and wife, Jennifer of Murphy, NC, Megan Klonga and husband, John of Canton, GA; great-grandchildren, Jared and Isabella Farmer of Leesburg, VA, Andrew and Allison King of Murphy, NC; and one sister, Marian Toler of Clear Fork.
"Private graveside services were held with her children. She is interred next our father in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,"
1. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Trap Hill District, atken on 9 May 1910, Page 270B, Family #443.
Listed as Lewis Brunty, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, William Brunty
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 135A, Family #2.
Listed as Lewis Brunty, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, William Brunty.
3. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 261A; Family #172.
Listed as Lewis Brunty; age 24; born in WV; married at 22; farm laborer, head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 261A; Family #172.
Listed as Grace Brunty; age 22; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, Lewis Brunty.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 261A; Family #172.
Listed as Roy Brunty; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Brunty.
1. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Trap Hill District, atken on 9 May 1910, Page 270B, Family #443.
Listed as Maimy Brunty, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, William Brunty
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 135A, Family #2.
Listed as Mamie Brunty, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, William Brunty.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 261A; Family #173.
Listed as William Riley Brunty; age 2 yrs, 6 m ons; born in WV; in household of brother, Henry Brunty.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__ (1946); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Brunty; age 19; born on 16 Feb 1927 at Fairdale, WV; living at Fairdale, WV; son of Bill and
Viola Brunty; married on 20 Aug 1946 at Bolt, WV; Mildred Sadler; age 18; born on 11 Aug 1928;
at Burnwell, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of George and Ida Sadler; with consent of George
Sadler, mother is deceased, and Viola Brunty, father is deceased.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History"; 1965; by Mary Keller Bowman; Pages 480.
"...14. Jesse W. Houck, principal of Pineville High School 1945-64; served 3 1/2 years in United
States Navy during World War II. 4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 2 Aug 2006; Newspaper Obit. "William Riley Brunty, 79, of Fairdale passed away July 31, 2006. He was the son of the late William and Viola Brunty. "William was a member of the UMWA with over 40 years of service. He was also a member of the Bolt Church of God at Bolt. "William is preceded in death by his parents, William and Viola Brunty; daughter, Brenda Brunty; sisters, Mamie Suttle, Les Allen, Hallie Brunty; and brothers, Lewis Brunty, Henry Brunty, Amos Brunty, Russ Brunty, Dewey Brunty. "Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Mildred Sadler Brunty of Fairdale; daughter, Carolyn DeLizzio of Yorktown, VA; Joyce Barrett of Fairdale; granddaughters, Amanda DeLizzio; Kristen DeLizzio; grandson, Nick Barrett; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Dillon. "Services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 4 p.m. at the Bolt Church of God with Pastor Randall Pugh officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__ (1946); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Brunty; age 19; born on 16 Feb 1927 at Fairdale, WV; living at Fairdale, WV; son of Bill and
Viola Brunty; married on 20 Aug 1946 at Bolt, WV; Mildred Sadler; age 18; born on 11 Aug 1928;
at Burnwell, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of George and Ida Sadler; with consent of George
Sadler, mother is deceased, and Viola Brunty, father is deceased.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 1 Aug 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"LONG BRANCH — Levi Arnold Blankenship, 86, of Simon (Long Branch), went to be with the Lord 11:32 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan. "Born April 14, 1920, at Simon, he was the son of the late Allen and Dolly Goodman Blankenship. "He was preceded in death by a son, Leman Blankenship; a son-in-law, Marvin Bradford Sr.; five bothers, Bert Blankenship, Wirt Blankenship, Vernie Blankenship, Bernie Blankenship and Orie Blankenship; a sister, Cora Blankenship and a half brother and sister, Eli Blankenship and Roda Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was a retired coal miner having worked for Island Creek Coal Company. He was of the Baptist faith. "He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran. Levi was proud when he entered into service on June 23, 1942 to serve his country, while serving his country he was stationed at Normandy, Northern France Rhineland and Central Europe. During his faithful service he received a Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and four Bronze Star Medals. Levi served a total of three years, eight months and 10 days and was honorable discharged on Oct. 24, 1945 as a Private First Class. Levi really loved his country and his remarks were, “If he was able, I would serve my country again.” He added, “Everyone should serve his/her country.” "He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Kenneda Blankenship of Long Branch, Simon, for 58 loving years; four sons, Roy Lee (Barbara) Blankenship of Long Branch Simon, Chris (Lisa) Blankenship of Long Branch, Simon, Leonard Blankenship of the home, and Ozzie Ray (Margie May) Blankenship of Wilmington, Del.; four daughters, Lisa (Benny) Mullens of Brenton, Teresa Bradford of Gilbert, Pamela (Anthony) Lester of Hanover, and Greta (Bernie) Harper of Long Branch, Simon; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and loved ones; and a special sister-in-law, Melba Lawrence."Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Long Branch, Simon with the Revs. Lonnie Blankenship and Jay Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Cemetery, Long Banch, Simon..."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 149A;
Image 16 of 49; Household #102.
Listed as Betty Kenneda; age 7; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Curtis Kenneda.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #37.
Listed as Audley H. Whitt, age 7, in household of father, Isaiah Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 11 May 1910,
Page 207B, Family #210.
Listed as Audley H. Whitt; age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Isaiah Whitt.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Audley Hart Whitt; age 44; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of Isaiah and
Nancy Whitt; married on 31 Mar 1938 at Alpoca, WV; Agnes Mae Lusk; age 25; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Walter and Polly Lusk.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 129A,
Family #377.
Listed as Agnes Lusk, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Walter L. Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Audley Hart Whitt; age 44; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; son of Isaiah and
Nancy Whitt; married on 31 Mar 1938 at Alpoca, WV; Agnes Mae Lusk; age 25; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Walter and Polly Lusk.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO; taken on 15 Sep 1870;
Family #40.
Listed as Joseph Cox; age 37; born in VA; in household of father-in-law, Danial A. Cox.
1. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV; 42nd District, taken on 8 Aug 1850, Page 165B, Family #239.
Listed as Ruth Cox, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Daniel R. Cox.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Joes Branch; taken on 13 Jul 1860; Page 6__; Family #246.
Listed as Ruth Cox; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Daniel A. Cox.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO; taken on 15 Sep 1870;
Family #40.
Listed as Ruth Cox; age 26; born in VA; in household of father, Danial A. Cox.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 329A; Family #3.
Listed as Rutha Cox, age 36, born in VA; widow, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 329A; Family #3.
Listed as Daniel L. Cox, age 9, born in VA; in household of mother, Ruth Cox.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 39.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 124.
Daniel Cox, age 21, born in WV, son of James (sic, Joseph) and Rutha Cox, married on 22 Oct
1891 Christina Mullins, age 30, born in VA, daughter of Ned and Leah(Collins).
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 88B, Family 31.
Listed as D.L. Cox, age 29, born in Mar 1871, head of household.
4. Marriage Registry of McDowell Co, WV; Book #32; Page 51.
D.L. Cox; age 48; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; son of Joseph and Ruth; married on 9 Jan
1920; Bertie Collier; age 27; widow; born in Roanoke Co, VA; daughter of Tillman and Jane
Brumfield.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page
271A; Family #187.
Listed as Daniel L. Cox; age 48; born in WV; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
6. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 193A; Family #1.
Listed as Bertie L. Cox; age 34; born in VA; married at 24; in household of husband, Daniel L. Cox.
7. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4652; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Lewis Cox; age 70; born on 3 Mar 1871 in Summers Co, WV; retired coal miner; living at
Hemphill; parents unknown; died on 18 Mar 1951 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of a
stroke; buried on 20 Mar 1951 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Daniel Lewis Cox; born 3 Mar 1871; died 18 Mar 1951; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN GOD'S CARE";
"Husband of Bertie Broomfield";
buried here.
1. 1900 Census, Botetourt Co, VA; Amsterdam Township; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 159A;
Image 33 of 43; Family #339/334.
Listed as Berta L. Brumfield; age 13; born in VA in Apr 1887; in household of father, Tilman W.
Broomfield.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
James Collier; age 21; born in Carter Co, KY; single; miner; living at Hemphill; son of
Ben and Sarah; married on 3 Mar 1913 at Welch, WV; Berta Bromfield; age 21; born in
Roanoke, VA; single; daughter of ____ and Lizzie.
3. Marriage Registry of McDowell Co, WV; Book #32; Page 51.
D.L. Cox; age 48; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; son of Joseph and Ruth; married on 9 Jan 1920; Bertie
Collier; age 27; widow; born in Roanoke Co, VA; daughter of Tillman and Jane Brumfield.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #187.
Listed as Bertie L. Cox; age 27; born in VA; in household of husband, Daniel L. Cox.
5. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 193A; Family #1.
Listed as Bertie L. Cox; age 34; born in VA; married at 24; in household of husband, Daniel L. Cox.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Birtie L. Cox; born 15 Sep 1891; died 11 Feb 1961; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN GOD'S CARE".
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 193A; Family #1.
Listed as Robert E. L. Cox; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel L. Cox.
1. "CHARLESTON DAILY MAIL"; Charleston, WV; 5 Jul 2004; Page: 5D; Newspaper Obit.
"Seth "Hot Dog" Bailey, 78, of Baker's Fork Rd., Charleston, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at home after a short illness. He was born July 17, 1925, to Issac Christopher and Cassie Canterbury Bailey in Oceana, W.Va. Mr. Bailey was retired from Pugh Furniture and Meadowbrook Golf Course. "He is survived by his wife, Bessie Louise Skiles Bailey; daughters, Sussion Harper and husband, Gary, and Betty Jo Olive and husband, Steve; sons, John Oliver and wife, Iona, William Ernest "Bill" Bailey, Arthur C. "Jake" Stover; foster son, Clarence Skiles and wife, Debbie; brothers-in-law, Emory J. Skiles, and Martin I. Skiles; special friend, John Monk; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. "Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Boyd Purcell and the Rev. David Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at the funeral home. Special thanks to Hospice Care and the Rev. Boyd Purcell and the Rev. David Morrison for their care in our time of need. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements..."
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 3, Family #13.
Listed as Westly Bailey, age 2, in household of father, Zachariah Bailey, Jr.
2. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 66A; Family #60/63.
Listed as Wesley H. Bailey; age 43; born in WV; married twice, last time for 14 yrs; Blacksmith;
head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Matoaka; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 144B;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Wesley Bailey; age 52; born in WV; married; Blacksmith, custom shop; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 66A; Family #60/63.
Listed as Sally L. Bailey; age 44; born in WV; married twice, last time for 14 yrs; 11 children, 7 living;
in household of husband, Wesley H. Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Matoaka; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 144B;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Sally L. Bailey; age 53; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Wesley H. Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 66A; Family #60/63.
Listed as Myrtle S. Bailey; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Wesley H. Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 66A; Family #60/63.
Listed as Clarence Bailey; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Wesley H. Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Matoaka; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 144B;
Family #18/21.
Listed as Cl;arence Bailey; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Wesley H. Bailey.