1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 105; "Jo Ann Perdue Boyd"; article; submitted by Jo Ann Perdue Boyd, War, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
James Travis Pruitt; age 22; born 24 Dec 1942 in Bartley, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 665, Bartley, WV; son of Roy and Sadie (Deskins) Pruitt; married on 14 Feb 1965 at Bradshaw,
WV; Wanda Gay Boyd; age 17; born 26 Jun 1947 in English, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at English, WV; daughter of Henry and Edna (Addair) Biyd; with consent of Edna and Henry Boyd,
parents of Wanda Gay Boyd.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, Page 105; "Jo Ann Perdue Boyd"; article; submitted by Jo Ann Perdue Boyd, War, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
James Travis Pruitt; age 22; born 24 Dec 1942 in Bartley, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 665, Bartley, WV; son of Roy and Sadie (Deskins) Pruitt; married on 14 Feb 1965 at Bradshaw,
WV; Wanda Gay Boyd; age 17; born 26 Jun 1947 in English, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at English, WV; daughter of Henry and Edna (Addair) Biyd; with consent of Edna and Henry Boyd,
parents of Wanda Gay Boyd.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 2 Jul 1880; Page 207B; Image 38
of 46; Family #335/339.
Listed as Joel F. Ray; age 5; born in VA in Jun 1894; in household of father, Fullen Ray.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 105; "Leonard and Zola Ray Boyd, Miner"; article; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 99A;
Image 26 of 29; Family #212/214.
Listed as Joel Ray; age 36; born in VA; married at 21; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U-1044; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joel Fields Ray; age 47; born 14 Jun 1894 at Honaker, VA; living at Warrior Mine, McDowell Co, WV;
employed by Pocahontas Fuel Co, Bishop, Tazewell Co, VA; person who will always know address,
Pearl Ray, Warrior Mine, WV; 5'7" tall; 150 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
5. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 016324; WV Archives Web Site.
Joel Fields Ray; age 68; born 14 Jun 1894 in Buchanan Co, VA (sic, Honaker, Russell Co, VA; coal
miner; SS#236-10-6291; living at Warriormines, WV; son of Fullen and Sarah (Duty) Ray; died 12
Nov 1962 in Pinecrst Sanitarium, Beckley, WV; from silico-tuberculosis; buried 15 Nov 1962 in
Grandview Memory Gardens, Tazewell Co, VA; informant, Estla (sp?) Ray, Warriormines, WV.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
"...born at Finney near Honaker, VA..."
7. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Walter Pack Family; 5 Jan 2015.
" Joel Fields Ray
Birth 14 Jun 1894
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 Nov 1962 (aged 68)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 140964624"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, Page 105; "Leonard and Zola Ray Boyd, Miner"; article; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 99A;
Image 26 of 29; Family #212/214.
Listed as Pearl Ray; age 32; born in VA; married at 16; in household of husband, Joel F. Ray.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
4. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Barbara Anne (Brownell) Potter; 18 Jan 2017.
" Pearl Honaker Ray
Birth 5 Apr 1899
Virginia, USA
Death 30 Dec 1979 (aged 80)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 175484882"Additional Information Posted:
"Father - James Honaker
Mother - Sallie Speener"Husband - Joel Fields Ray"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 99A;
Image 26 of 29; Family #212/214.
Listed as Jimmy Ray; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Joel F. Ray.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 015049; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
James D. Ray; age 34; born 1 Oct 1925 at Upland, WV; never married; miner; living at
Warriormines, WV; son of Joel and Pearl (Honaker) Ray; died 14 Nov 1959 at War, WV; from a
knife wound to chest; stabbed with knife in public place near War, WV; buried 16 Nov 1959 in
Ray Cemetery, Honaker, VA; informant, Mr. Joel F. Ray, Warriormines, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
"...killed at age 34..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
"Arnold died at one day of age...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joel Fields and Pearl Honaker
Ray, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Zola Boyd, War, WV 24802.
"...Lawrence died at age three..."
1. 1880 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Black Lick District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 356D; Family #112/115.
Listed as Felix P.L. Perdew; age 11; born in NC; in household of father, John W. Perdue.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Felix Pardue; age 32; born in May 1868 in NC; married 10 yrs; farm laborer; head of
household.
3. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Felix P.L. Perdue; age 42; born in NC; married once for 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Felix Perdew; age 54; born in NC; married; framing laborer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 65B;
Family #157/170.
Listed as Philix F. Perdue; age 62; born in NC; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
6. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #5527; WV Archives Web Site.
Felix Perdue; age 72; born in NC; widowed(sic?) of Minnie Perdue; laborer; son of John and unknown
mother Perdue; died on 26 Apr 1940 on Bryant St, Bluefiled, Mercer Co, WV from endocarditis with
senility; buried on 28 Apr 1940 in Compton cemetery, Falls Mills, VA; informant, George Perdue,
Bryant St, Bluefield, WV.
Arminta Hazeltine "Minnie" Kitts
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Metia Perdue; age 31; born in VA; married 10 yrs; 7 children, 5 living; in household of
husband, Felix Perdue.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Minta A. H. Perdue; age 41; born in NC; wash woman; married once for 20 yrs; 11 children,
9 living; in household of husband, Felix Perdue.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Minter Perdew; age 53; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Felix Perdue.
4. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 65B;
Family #157/170.
Listed as Mintie Perdue; age 60; born in VA; married at 21; in household of husband, Felix Perdue.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1942); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Dudley Angle; age 71; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living in Wyoming Co, WV; married on
29 Jun 1942 at Welch, WV; Armintia Perdiew; age 65; born in WV; widow; living at Blackie, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Flora M. Pardue; age 8; born in Sep 1891 in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Robert Pardue; age 6; born in Dec 1893 in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Robert W. Perdue; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Emma L? Pardue; age 4; born in Jan 1896 in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 52B; Family #219/255.
Listed as Telia Pardue; age 1; born in Dec 1898 in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Telis E. Perdue; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Telia Perdew; age 21; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Walter F. Perdue; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Walter Perdew; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
3. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 65B;
Family #157/170.
Listed as Walter Perdue; age 24; born in VA; single; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Roy F. Perdue; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Roy Perdew; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 89B;
Family #160/160.
Listed as Otis A. Perdue; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Otis Perdew; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Alex Perdew; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 65B;
Family #157/170.
Listed as Elic G? Perdue; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 128A;
Family #612/655.
Listed as Marie Perdew; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 65B;
Family #157/170.
Listed as Marie V. Perdue; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Felix Perdue.
1. 1880 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Black Lick District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 356D; Family #112/115.
Listed as John W. Perdew; age 49; born in NC; laborer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Black Lick District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 356D; Family #112/115.
Listed as Fannie C.C. Perdew; age 43; born in NC; in household of husband, John W. Perdue.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; Burks Garden; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 52B;
Family #48.
Listed as Garnje Bailey; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, John W.W. Baliey.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 157B;
Family #239.
Listed as Garnne Bailey; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John W.W. Baliey.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Algoma; taken on 5/6 May 1910; Page 11A;
Family #51/59.
Listed as Hazel Belle McKinney; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wayman A.
McKinney.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pines Creek Precinct; taken on 22 Jan 1920;
Page 162B; Family #103/106.
Listed as Hazel McKinney; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Wayman A. McKinney.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dora White; 13 Mar 2014.
" Avery Thomas “Red” Lafferty
Birth 24 Sep 1928
Herndon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Oct 2005 (aged 77)
USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126319170"
1 "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 20 Feb 2007; Newspaper Obit. "SPANISHBURG - Delcia Lafferty, 74, of Spanishburg, walked away surrounded by the Lord's Angels on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born Feb. 10, 1933 at Algoma, she was the daughter of the late Garnie Bailey and Hazel McKinney Bailey. "Mrs. Lafferty was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Tabernacle Church in Princeton. "She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Avery “Red” Lafferty; two brothers, Earl Bailey and Estell Bailey; two infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Randolph Mullins. "Left to cherish her memory are seven children, Raymond Lafferty and his companion Jeanette Delgrande of Princeton, Gladys Reed and her companion Phil Richardson of Red Lion, Pa., Lois Wyatt and her husband Wesley of Princeton, Lena Mullins of Marion, N.C., Larry Lafferty and his wife Frances of King George, Va., Dora Lafferty and her companion Calvin White of Princeton, and Kathy Gravely and her husband June of Kegley; two brothers, Robert Bailey and his wife Hilda of Spanishburg, and Ronald Bailey and his wife Betty of Bramwell; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. "Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Revs. George Johnston and Roger Lafferty officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dora White; 13 Mar 2014.
" Delcia Mae Bailey Lafferty
Birth 10 Feb 1933
Algoma, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Feb 2007 (aged 74)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126318772"
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 164B;
Family #127/129.
Listed as Steven B. Fowler; age 17; born in VA in Sep 1887 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 Stephen B. Fowler; age 22; born in VA; in household of father, William T. Fowler.
3. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 226A; Family #408/434.
Listed as S.B. Fowler; age 31; born in WV; married; electrician for N&W Railway; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 226A; Family #408/434.
Listed as Lena Fowler; age 32; born in VA; married; In household of husband, Steven B. Fowler.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 226A; Family #408/434.
Listed as Elmo Fowler; age 1 mon; born in WV In household of father, Steven B. Fowler.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as Patrick Harman; age 60; born in MD; farmer; head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as Rebecca Harman; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Patrick Harman.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as Nancy Harman; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Patrick Harman.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as Elizabeth Harman; age 25; born in VA; in household of father, Patrick Harman.
2. 1860 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Wolfe Glade PO; taken on 25 Aug 1860; Page 939; Family #1087/1083.
Listed as Elizabeth Lineberry; age 36; born in VA; in household of husband, Joseph H. Lineberry.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as William Harman; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Patrick Harman.
1. 1850 Census, Carroll Co, VA; taken on 23 Oct 1850; Page 377B; Family #886/886.
Listed as Polly Harman; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Patrick Harman.
2. 1860 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Wolfe Glade PO; taken on 25 Aug 1860; Page 939; Family #1087/1083.
Listed as Mary Harman; age 15; born in VA; in household of step-father, Joseph H. Lineberry.