McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Edward "Son" Miller

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 9 Jan 1920, page 137A, Family #40.
Listed as Edward Miller, age 1yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Miller
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 83A, Family #198.
Listed as James Edward Miller, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Miller.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Miller; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of James and Agnes (Hall)
Miller; married on 9 Jun 1938 in Logan, WV; Grethel Anderson; age 18; born in WV; single; living at
Earllng, WV; daughter of Troy and Brooke (Browning) Anderson.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 28 Jan 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"BRENTON — James E. “Son” Miller, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, following a long illness. "Born Sept. 16, 1918, in McDowell County, he was the son of the late James Matthew Miller and Agnes Hall Miller. "Mr. Miller was of the Baptist faith and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, trading, talking on his CB and being outdoors. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Freddie Joe Miller; grandson, James Matthew Miller; son-in-law, Hansel Morgan; two brothers, Robert and George Miller; and a sister, Edith Miller. "Survivors include his wife, Margie E. Trivett Miller; two sons, Ronnie Miller of Char-leston and Roger Miller of Canton, Ohio; six daughters, Emma Jean Blaney and Kathy Osborne, both of Canton, Sunnie Gail Woolum of Oceana, Lisa Morgan of Brenton, Patty Miller of Hickory, N.C., and Shannon Miller of Huntington; a brother, Eddie Ray Miller and his wife, Vivian, of Brenton; a sister-in-law, Geneva Miller of Brenton; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. "Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Family Cemetery, Mill Creek..."


Robert L. Short Sr

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #103.
Listed as Robert L. Short, age 4, in household of father, David Short.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 183B, Family #8.
Listed as Robert L. Short, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, David
Short.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 142B;
Family #133/139.
Listed as Robert Short; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, David Short.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book #____(1925); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Short; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 5 Sep 1925 at the brides home; Lizzie
Stone; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 80A; Family #149/151.
Listed as Robert Short; age 29; born in WV; married at 26; farmer; head of household.


Lizzie Stone

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 256A;
Family #108/111.
Listed as Susie Stone; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Allen J. Stone.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257A; Family #502/576.
Listed as Lizzie Stone; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Allen J. Stone.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book #____(1925); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Short; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 5 Sep 1925 at the brides home; Lizzie
Stone; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 80A; Family #149/151.
Listed as Lizzie Short; age 27; born in WV; married at 23; in household of husband, Robert L. Short.


Robert L. Short Jr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 80A; Family #149/151.
Listed as Robert Short, Jr; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Robert L. Short.


Thomas Paul Goodson

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 230A;
Family #43/44.
Listed as Thomas P. Goodson; age 2 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W.
Goodson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 3 Apr 1030; Page 39A;
Family #65/73.
Listed as Paul Goodson; age 12; born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Jarrett Goodson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1933); Page 372; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Goodson; age 26; born and living at Davy, WV; single; married on 25 Nov 1943 at Davy, WV;
Hazel Straley; age 26; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 24 Oct 2009: Newspaper Obit.
"DAVY — Thomas Paul Goodson, age 92, of Davy, peacefully departed this life in the comfort of his home Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. "Born July 4, 1917, in Davy, he was the son of the late James Wanless Goodson and Mae Jarrett Goodson Bailey. "He was a graduate of Welch High School and National School of Meat Cutting, Inc., in Toledo, Ohio. He was a co-owner and butcher at the former Goodsons’ Store in Davy. He later retired from the Goodsons’ Supermarket in Welch, where he was affectionately known as “Uncle Paul.” He was a lifelong resident of Davy and a member of the former Davy Lions Club. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Davy, the church choir and served in various capacities within the church. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Olen W. Blankenship; one sister, Dorothy G. Beavers; and one brother, Dr. Roy Goodson. "He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Hazel Straley Goodson; three daughters, Paula Blankenship of Rupert, Sue Williams and husband, Richard, of Kimball, and Mary Kay Amey and husband Geoffrey of Winter Park, Fla.; one brother, Wanless Goodson and wife, Margaret, of Welch; one sister-in-law, Rita Goodson of Silver Springs, Md.; five grandchildren, Paul Blankenship and wife, Jo Lynn, of Cross Lanes, Tonya Walls and husband, Erich, of Indiana, Pa., Sarah Hoke and husband Jamie of Ronceverte, Nicholas Williams and wife, Amanda, of Morgantown and Jason Amey of Florida; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary and Amber Blankenship, Trevor, Cameron, and Maiya Walls, Hayden Hoke, Conner Williams and Caysen Amey; two stepgrandchildren, Yvonne Amey and Glen Amey; several nieces and nephews as well as several devoted caregivers, Donna, Dawn, Peggy, Michelle, Mary, Ann and Vicki. "A service celebrating the life of Thomas Paul Goodson will be conducted Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at 1 p.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Rev. Brian Long and Pastor Jeff Beckett officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton..."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Goodson Family"; Article; Page 152; submitted by Margaret
Goodson, 1481 Stewart St, Welch, WV.


Hazel Straley

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 142B;
Family #134/140.
Listed as Hazel Straley, age 3 yrs, 1 mon, born in WV; in household of father, Waller T. Straley.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 80A; Family #153/152.
Listed as Hazel Straley, age 14, born in WV; in household of father, Waller T. Straley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1933); Page 372; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Goodson; age 26; born and living at Davy, WV; single; married on 25 Nov 1943 at Davy, WV;
Hazel Straley; age 26; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Goodson Family"; Article; Page 152; submitted by Margaret
Goodson, 1481 Stewart St, Welch, WV.


William Thomas Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B;
Family #127/129.
Listed as William Fowler; age 43 born in VA in Apr 1857; married 22 yrs; coal miner; head of
household.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A;
Family #78/78.
Listed as William T. Fowler; age 53; born in VA; married once for 32 yrs; farmer; head of household.


Mary Elizabeth Thorpe

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B; Family #127/129.
Listed as Mary E. Fowler; born in VA in May 1859; married 22 yrs; 9 children, 6 Living; in household of husband,
William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Mary E. Fowler; age 49; born in VA; married once for 32 yrs; 11 children, 6 living; in household of husband,
William T. Fowler.


Arthur Garfield Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B; Family #127/129.
Listed as Arthur G. Fowler; age 17; born in VA in Nov 1882 in household of father, William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Garfield A. Fowler; age 27; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3982; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Arthur Garfield Fowler; age 36; born on 29 Nov 1882; living at Canebreak, McDowell Co, WV; miner, cuts timbers for
New River and P CC Co; nearest relative, Mr. William Thomas Fowler; Canebreak, WV; short with slender/medium
build; blue eyes and brown hair.


Robert Lee Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B; Family #127/129.
Listed as Robert Lee Fowler; age 12; born in VA in Sep 1890; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Robert L. Fowler; age 20; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.


William Harlan Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B; Family #127/129.
Listed as William R. Fowler; age 7; born in WV in Jun 1892; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A; Family #78/78.
Listed as William A. Fowler; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #89; 5 Jun 1917..
Harlan William Fowler; age 24; born on 23 Jun 1893; living at Canebreak, McDowell Co, WV; employed by
New River and P CC Co; brown eyes and brown hair.


Walter Irvin Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B;
Family #127/129.
Listed as Walter E. Fowler; age 1; born in WV in Apr 1899; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A;
Family #78/78.
Listed as Walter E. Fowler; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3992; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Walter Irvin Fowler; age 19; born on 8 Apr 1899; living at Canebreak, WV; miner for New River and
Pocahontas Coal Co; nearest relative, Mary Elizabeth Fowler; medium height and build; blue eyes
and light hair.


Daniel Harman

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 212B; Family #89/97.
Listed as Daniel Harman; age 4(sic); born in WV in Feb 1890; in household of uncle-in- law, Charles
Davis.
(Unsure of if this is same Daniel Harman and what his relationship is to other than Charles Davis.
He is listed as a nephew)
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registartion Card #2755; 5 Jun 1917.
Daniel Harman; age 23; born on 9 Aug 1893 at Ceres, VA; living at Yukon, McDowell Co, WV; single;
machine runner for Buchanan Coal Co at Yukon, WV; tall with medium build; brown eyes and dark
hair.
3. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 226A; Family #408/434.
Listed as Dan Harman; age 28; born in WV; single; boarder; coal miner; in household of
brother-in-law, Steven B. Fowler.


Darcus D. Fowler

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B;
Family #127/129.
Listed as Darcus D. Fowler; age 4; born in WV in Apr 1896; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
2. 1910 Census, Wythe Co, VA; West Wytheville; Sand Mtn Road; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 168A;
Family #78/78.
Listed as Darcus D. Fowler; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #153; WV Archives Web Site.
Dorcas D. Harman; age 23 yrs, 8 mons, 19 days; born on 7 Apr 1896 at Coaldale (Mercer Co), WV;
married; daughter of W.T, born in Carroll Co, VA, and Mary E. ,born in Patrick Co, VA, Thorpe Fowler;
died on 26 Dec 1919 at Canebreak, Big Creek District, McDowell Co, WV; informant, W.T. Fowler.


Adam Harman

1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 7 Jul 1870; Page 375B,
Family #298.
Listed as Adam Harman, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, Elias V. Harman.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248D;
Family #319/321.
Listed as Adam Harman; age 20; born in VA; laborer; head of household.
3. 1900 Census, Woods Co, OK; Crowell Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 88B; Family #14/14.
Listed as Adam Harman; age 38; born in VA in Mar 1862; widowed; farmer; head of household.


Ellen

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248D;
Family #319/321.
Listed as Ellen Harman; age 18; born in VA; in household of husband, Adam Harman.


Jennie A. Harman

1. 1900 Census, Woods Co, OK; Crowell Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 88B; Family #14/14.
Listed as Jennie A. Harman; age 16; born in VA in Jul 1883; in household of father, Adam Harman.


Elias Vance Harman

1. 1900 Census, Woods Co, OK; Crowell Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 88B; Family #14/14.
Listed as Elias V. Harman; age 12; born in WV in Sep 1887; in household of father, Adam Harman.
2. Osage Co, OK; WW I Draft Registration Card #723; 5 Jun 1917.
Elizas Vance Harman; age 29; born on 12 Sep 1888 in ???, WV; living at ???ing, Osage Co, OK; farmer; single; tall
with stout build; gray eyes and Black hair.
3. 1930 Census, Osage Co, Foraker Township; taken on 13 May 1930; Page 277A; Family #879.
Listed as Elias Harman; age 42; born in WV; single; farmer; head of household.


William A. Harman

1. 1900 Census, Woods Co, OK; Crowell Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 88B; Family #14/14.
Listed as William A. Harman; age 8; born in WV in Oct 1891; in household of father, Adam Harman.


James Bandy Harman

1. 1900 Census, Woods Co, OK; Crowell Township; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 88B; Family #14/14.
Listed as James B. Harman; age 18; born in VA in Nov 1881; in household of father, Adam Harman.
2. Major Co, OK; WW I Draft Registration Card #289; Fairview, OK Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
James Bandy Harman; age 36; born on 15 Nov 1881; living at Longdale, Blaine Co, OK; farmer; nearest relative,
Maggie May Harman; medium height and build; gray eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, Major Co, OK; Dane Township; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 56 A; Family #125/126.
Listed as James B. Harman; age 37; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as James Harman; age 49; born in VA; married at 27; farmer; head of household.


Maggie Mae

1. 1920 Census, Major Co, OK; Dane Township; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 56 A; Family #125/126.
Listed as Maggie M. Harman; age 28; born in MO; in household of husband, James B. Harman.
2. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as Maggie Harman; age 39; born in MO; married at 18; in household of husband, James B. Harman.


Amel Harman

1. 1920 Census, Major Co, OK; Dane Township; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 56 A; Family #125/126.
Listed as Amel Harman; age 8; born in OK; in household of father, James B. Harman.
2. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as Amel Harman; age 18; born in OK; in household of father, James B. Harman.


Alvin Haskins

1. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as Alvin Haskins; age 25; born in OK; married at 24; in household of father-in-law, James B. Harman, with
wife and child.


Amy Harman

1. 1920 Census, Major Co, OK; Dane Township; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 56 A; Family #125/126.
Listed as Amy Harman; age 6; born in OK; in household of father, James B. Harman.
2. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as Amy Haskins; age 16; born in OK; married at 15; in household of father, James B. Harman, with husband.


Bobbie Isom Haskins

1. 1930 Census, Major Co, Dane Township; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Family #107/107.
Listed as Bobbie Isom Haskins; age 1 mon; born in OK; in household of grandfather, James B. Harman, with parents.


Charles Barnett

1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 74B; Family #484/489.
Listed as Charles Barnet; age 25; born in VA; married 1yr; in household of father-in-law, Adam D. Harman,
with wife.


Maggie Harman

1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 8 Jun 1900, Page 8A, Family #140.
Listed as Maggie Harman, age 7, born in May1893 in WV, in household of father, Adam D. Harman.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 74B; Family #484/489.
Listed as Maggie Barnet; age 18; born in VA; married 1 yr; 1 child, 1 living; in household of father, Adam D. Harman,
with husband.


Rachel L. Barnett

1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 74B; Family #484/489.
Listed as Rachel L. Barnet; age 5 mons; born in VA; in household of grandfather, Adam D. Harman, with parents.