Jeremiah Skaggs "Jerry" Cyphers
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301B, Family # 1181.
Listed as Gerry Cyphers, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
John G. Cypers.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Microfilm 1680, page
291.
Listed as Jersy Cyphers, age 24, born in VA, head of household.
Believe Jersy and Gerry are some person.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 19.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
J.S. Cyphers, age 35, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of J.G.
and Malinda Cyphers, married on 14 Feb 1883 Matilda Evins, age 22, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of H.W. and Pheobe Evans.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers Article, page 130.
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers, son of Granderson Cyphers, was born near Cedar
Bluff, Tazewell Co, VA on 31 Jan 1844. He first married Mattie Deskins in
1868 and moved to Kansas. They had 3 children before Mattie died.
Jeremiah returned from Kansas and married second, Matilda Evans in 1882.
Matilda was the daughter of Hammond Evans of McDowell Co, WV. Jeremiah and
Matilda had 5 children.
Jeremiah died on 1 Sep 1914 and is buried at English.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 267B, Family #510.
Listed as Jerry Cyphers, age 51, born in Jan 1849 in VA, married 17 years,
4 children, 3 living, head of household.
6. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1325.
Listed as Jeremiah Cyphers, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, John
Cyphers.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 132.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 19, Family #122.
Listed as Matilda Evins, age 11, in household of father, Hammon Evans.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 776.
Sandy River Township, page 003.
Listed as Matilda Evins, age 20, in household of father, Hammon William
Evans.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 19.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
J.S. Cyphers, age 35, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of P.G.
and Malinda Cyphers, married on 14 Feb 1883 Matilda Evins, age 22, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of H.W. and Pheobe Evans.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers Article, page 130.
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers, son of Granderson Cyphers, was born near Cedar
Bluff, Tazewell Co, VA. He first married Mattie Deskins in 1868 and moved to
Kansas. They had 3 children before Mattie died.
Jeremiah married second, Matilda Evans in 1882. Matilda was the daughter of
Hammond Evans of McDowell Co, WV. Jeremiah and Matilda had 5 children.
Matilda died in 1945.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 267B, Family #510.
Listed as Matilda Cyphers, age 39, born in Jan 1861 in WV, married 17 years,
4 children, 3 living, in household of husband, Jeremiah Cypers.
7. E-mail, 19 Aug 2000, rdvsr@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Hammond Wesley Evans,born 4 Apr 1825 in Pike Co, KY; died 13 Aug 1892 in
McDowell Co, WV; married Pheobe Kelley, daughter of William and Rebecca Nash
Kelley. William was the son of Edward Kelley.
8. "Southwest Virginia Kin", Vol 1, 1977, by Ethel Evans Albert; pages 20, 50
Matilda Evans, daughter of Hammon William and Pheobe Kelley Evans; born on
13 Dec 1858 in Pike Co, KY; died on 4 Jun 1945 at Iaeger, WV; married Jerry
Cyphers on 14 Feb 1883 in Mcdowell Co, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers Article, page 130.
Jeremiah Skaggs Cyphers, son of Granderson Cyphers, was born near Cedar
Bluff, Tazewell Co, VA on 31 Jan 1844. He first married Mattie Deskins in
1868 and moved to Kansas. They had 3 children before Mattie died.
Jeremiah returned from Kansas and married second, Matilda Evans in 1882.
Matilda was the daughter of Hammond Evans of McDowell Co, WV. Jeremiah and
Matilda had 5 children, three of which were: Mollie, married D.L. Auvil;
Belle, married J.S. Gormley; and America, married C.E. Mosby.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 267B, Family #510.
Listed as Arabella Cyphers, age 9, born in Jul 1890 in WV, in household of
father, Jeremiah Cyphers.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 772, page 271.
Listed as Eli Blankenship, age 34, born in VA, head of household.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 97.
Elijah Blankenship married Betsy Blankenship on 9 Nov 1833 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 772, page 271.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 97.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #91.
Listed as Elizabeth Blankenship, age 59, as head of household.
1. 1840 Census, Russell Co, VA; Page 31B; Image 61 of 80.
Listed as Bartley Rose; with 1 male, age 20-29 (Bartley); 1 female, age 40-49 (Rebecca); 2 males,
age 15-19 (unidentified); 2 males, age 10-14 (Isaiah and Henry F.); 1 male, age under 5
(George); 1 female, age 5-9 (Mary?, age doesn't match up) and 1 female, age under 5
(unidentified)
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 255.
County Court, September 1847 Term
Bartlett Rose qualified as a Justice of the Peace in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 15 Sep 1850; Page 293A; Image 159
of 213; Family #1059.
Listed as Bartley Rose; age 36; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Joes Branch PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860; Page 6__; Image
42 of 73; Family #301/259.
Listed as Bartley Rose; age 46; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; Tug River PO taken on 3 Aug 1870; Page
474B; Image 16 of 18; Family #112/112.
Listed as Bartley Rose; age 56; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 315A; Image
5 of 22; Family #45/46.
Listed as Bartley Rose; age 65; born in NC; widowed; farmer; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book 1; 1865-1896; Page 114; Line 40; WV Archives Web
Site.
Bartley Rose; age 70; born in Burke Co, NC; widowed; son of Isreal and Elizabeth Rose, married on
9 Nov 1885 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary Harrison; age 45; born in Tazewell? Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth (Blankenship).
8. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Bartley Rose, deceased, named as administrators were A.D. Beavers, Raleigh
Blankenship, S.T. Poe and J.D. Shumate on 8 Aug 1898. He died at age 84 y, 2
m, and 24 days on 8 Aug 1898.
9. Internet e-mail, 14 Jun 2000, KULLR99431@aol.com, Carrol Hurley Ullrich,
Santa Ana, CA.
Rebecca was born abt 1800 in NC; married first Jeremiah Birchfield; second Bartley Rose.
10. "Prominent Men of West Virginia", page 95
Apparently Bartley served in the WV legislature. He is listed as from Snake
Root in McDowell Co, WV in the 1877 House of Delegates.
11. Marriage Records of Montgomery Co, VA.
Israel Rose married Elizabeth Stephens on 9 Feb 1785. Could this be the
parents of Bartley?
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 772, page 271.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #91.
Listed as Polly Harris, age 29, in household of mother, Elizabeth
Blankenship.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 315A; Image
5 of 22; Family #45/46.
Listed as Polly Blankenship; age 36; born in VA; widow; housekeeper; in household of Bartley Rose.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book 1; 1865-1896; Page 114; Line 40; WV Archives Web
Site.
Bartley Rose; age 70; born in Burke Co, NC; widowed; son of Isreal and Elizabeth Rose, married on
9 Nov 1885 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary Harrison; age 45; born in Tazewell? Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth (Blankenship).
6. "Deaths, Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, Year 1894.
Polly Rose died 3 Mar 1894 at Bartley, WV, at age 56y, 8m and 5 days, wife
of B. Rose, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of S.E. and E. Blankenship.
Mathias Bland"Tice" Blankenship
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 772, page 271.
Listed as Hyssa.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
Listed as Mathias.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #91.
Listed as Mathias Blankenship, age 21, in household of mother, Elizabeth Blankenship.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 12.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Mathias Blankenship, age 28, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Elijah
and Elizabeth Blankenship, married on 5 Dec 1877 Louewsa Deskins, age 18,
born in Wayne Co, WV, daughter of John W. and Sally Deskins.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Math Blankenship, age 30, as head of household, a farmer.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page 73A, Family #6.
Listed as Mathias Blankenship, age 53, born Mar 1847, head of household.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as M. Blankenship; age 65; born in VA; farmer; married once for 33 yrs;farmer; head of
household.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by The Angel Hunter; 5 Apr 2013.
" Matthias Bland Blankenship
Birth 1847
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Dec 1915 (aged 67–68)
Burial
Blankenship Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Magnolia Township, page 539A, Family #72.
Listed as Lovisa M. Deskins, age 10, in household of father, John Deskins.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 12.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Mathias Blankenship, age 28, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Elijah
and Elizabeth Blankenship, married on 5 Dec 1877 Louewsa Deskins, age 18,
born in Wayne Co, WV, daughter of John W. and Sally Deskins.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Mary L. Blankenship, age 20, in household of husband, Mathias
Blankenship.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Lmyu? Blankenship, age 40, born Oct 1859, in household of husband,
Mathias Blankenship.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as Mary L. Blankenship, age 51, born WV, married once for 33 yrs; 18 children, 11 living;
in household of husband, Mathias B. Blankenship.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by The Angel Hunter; 5 Apr 2013.
" Mary Louisa Deskins Blankenship
Birth 7 Oct 1859
Virginia, USA
Death 7 Oct 1914 (aged 55)
Burial
Blankenship Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Amanda J. Blankenship, age 4 months, in household of father,
Mathias Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Elmer Blankenship, age 7, born Jul 1893, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as J? E. Blankenship; age 19; born in WV; farmer; single; in household of father, Mathias B.
Blankenship.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Modfreak; 7 Jan 2018.
" Daniel Elmer Blankenship
Birth 16 Jul 1892
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jan 1924 (aged 31)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Bueu Blankenship, age 6, born Mar 1894, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as B.M. Blankenship; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Mathias B.
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Rare Blankenship, age 4, born Feb 1896, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as C.K. Blankenship; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Mathias B.
Blankenship.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Modfreak; 4 Jan 2018.
" Constan Carl Blankenship
Birth 25 Feb 1895
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 May 1944 (aged 49)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blankenship Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Virga Blankenship, age 6 months, born Jan 1900, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as Virgie L. Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Mathias B.
Blankenship.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RobMinteer; 2 Jan 2013.
" Virgie Lou Blankenship
Birth 27 Jan 1900
West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 1966 (aged 66)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as Broks F. Blankenship; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Mathias B. Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Modfreak; 7 Jan 2018.
" Brooks Blankenship
Birth 28 Jun 1904
Death 10 Apr 1932 (aged 27)
Burial
English Cemetery
English, McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #105.
Listed as William Roberts, age 17, in household of step-father, Alley Kenaday.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106
William Roberts, age 25, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Marshall and
Dicy Roberts, married on 7 Feb 1877 Elizabeth Blankenship, age 26, born in
(_____) Co, WV, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Blankenship.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23/24 Jun 1880; Page 341B;
Family #79/83.
Listed as William Roberts; age 27; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 230, John Floyd
Roberts article, submitted by Sherlee Roberts Hall, P.O. Box 254, Iaeger, WV, 24844.
John Floyd Robert's parents were William Harvey (sic, William M).; son of Marshall and Dicey Riffe
Roberts and Elizabeth Blankenship Roberts.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 252A;
Family #232/232.
Listed as William Roberts; age 39 (sic, 48); born in WV in Apr 1861(sic, 1852); married 23 yrs;
farmer; head of household.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 68A;
Family #54/54.
Listed as William Roberts; age 58; born in VA; married once for 34 yrs; farmer; head of household.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920; Page
232B; Family #330/332.
Listed as William Roberts; age 70; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 222A;
Family #345/346.
Listed as William Roberts; age78; born in WV; widowed; in household of son, Raleigh Roberts.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #5176; WV Archives Wev Site.
William Roberts; age 77 yrs; 11 mons, 19 days; born on 16 Apr 1852 at Berwind, WV; widowed;
farmer; son of Marshal and Dicy (Rife) Roberts; died on 5 Apr 1930 at Rock Ridge, McDowell Co,
WV from Bright's disease; buried on 7 Apr 1930 in Rock Ridge Cemetery; Registar, J.F. Roberts.
10. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card; 11 Jun 1917.
Raleigh Roberts; age 28; born in May 1890 at Iaeger, WV; living at Bardshaw, WV; farmer for
father, W.M. Roberts; dependent father and mother, partially; single; medium height and build;
Blue eyes and light hair.
(William's middle initial taken from this record)
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 772, page 271.
Listed as Betsy Blankenship, age 4 months, in household of father, Elijah Blankenship.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
Listed as Elizabeth Blankenship, age 9, in household of father, Elijah Blankenship.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #91.
Listed as Elizabeth Blankenship, age 18, in household of mother, Elizabeth Blankenship.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106
William Roberts, age 25, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Marshall and
Dicy Roberts, married on 7 Feb 1877 Elizabeth Blankenship, age 26, born in
(_____) Co, WV, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Blankenship.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23/24 Jun 1880; Page 341B;
Family #79/83.
Listed as Elizabeth Roberts; age 30; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William Roberts.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 230, John Floyd
Roberts article, submitted by Sherlee Roberts Hall, P.O. Box 254, Iaeger, WV, 24844.
John Floyd Robert's parents were William Harvey, son of Marshall and Dicey
Riffe Roberts and Elizabeth Blankenship Roberts.
Elizabeth Blankenship was daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Blankenship Blankenship.
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 252A;
Family #232/232.
Listed as Elizabeth Roberts; age 50; born in WV in Jan 1850; married 23 yrs; 7 children, all living;
in household of husband, William Roberts.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 68A;
Family #54/54.
Listed as Elizabeth Roberts; age 57; born in WV; married once for 34 yrs; 5 children; all living; in
household of husband, William R. Roberts.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920; Page
232B; Family #330/332.
Listed as Elizabeth Roberts; age 60 (sic); born in WV; married; in household of husband, William
Roberts.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #12813; WV Archives Wev Site.
Elizabeth Roberts; age 77 yrs; 2 mons, 27 days; born on 22 Jun 1852 at English, McDowell Co, WV;
married; housewife; daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth (Barnett) Blankenship; died on 19 Sep 1929 at
Rock Ridge, McDowell Co, WV from paralysis caused by stroke; buried on 21 Sep 1929 on Rock
Ridge near residence; informant and Registar, J.F. Roberts, her son, Iaeger, WV/
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 252A;
Family #232/232.
Listed as James W. Roberts; age 21; born in WV in Jun 1878; in household of father, William Roberts.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 252A;
Family #232/232.
Listed as Nancy E. Roberts; age 8; born in WV in Apr 1892; in household of father, William Roberts.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 133.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 23.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #91.
Listed as Raleigh Blankenship, age 17, in household of mother, Elizabeth
Blankenship.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Rolly Blankenship, age 27, born in VA, as head of household, a
farmer.
Wife, Lettitia, age 22, born in VA is also listed here.
Son, Christian, age 1, is listed.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as (_______) Blankenship, age 47, as head of household.
Wife, Lettie, age 43, is also listed here.
Son Christian, age 21, is listed here.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV,...", Vol 6, No 75, Haga, page 32.
Tildon Graham, age 24, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Luke and J. Graham,
married on 25 dec 1899 Mollie Blankenship, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV,
daughter of Raleigh and May L. Blankenship.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Lettitia Blankenship, age 22, born in VA, in household of husband,
Raleigh Blankenship.
This could be Mary Beavers, daughter of Alexander Beavers.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Lettie Blankenship, age 43, in household of husband, Raleigh
Blankenship.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV,...", Vol 6, No 75, Haga, page 32.
Tildon Graham, age 24, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Luke and J. Graham,
married on 25 Dec 1899 Mollie Blankenship, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV,
daughter of Raleigh and May L. Blankenship.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 765.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Christian Blankenship, age 1, in household of father,
Raleigh Blankenship.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Christian Blankenship, age 21, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Tolbert R. Blankenship, age 19, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Albert Blankenship, age 18, in household of father, Raleigh Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Larence Blankenship, age 13, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Robert F. Blankenship, age 11, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as William W. Blankenship, age 9, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Walter R. Blankenship, age 7, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Bartley L. Blankenship, age 4, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #12.
Listed as Virgil C. Blankenship, age 1, in household of father, Raleigh
Blankenship.
1. 1840 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Thomas H. Gilespie's District.
Elisha Luster; 1 male (5-9 yrs of age, Edmond); 1 male (20-29 yrs of age, himself); 1 female
(under 5 yrs of age, Nancy); 1 female (5-9 yrs of age, Mary); 1 female (30-39 years of age,
Christina) and 1 female (70-79 yrs of age, probably his mother).
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken 25 Aug 1850; Page 271A; Image 115 of 213;
Family #771/771.
Listed as Elish Luster; age 34; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); 13th District; Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page
126; Image 22 of 41; Family #134/134.
Listed as Elisha Lester; age 45; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 1, Family #4
Listed as Elisha Lester, age 55, as head of household, a farmer.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Elisha Lester, Sr; age 65; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #1; Page 114; Line 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Elisha Lester; age 68; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas M. and Nancy; married on 13 Jan 1885 in McDowell Co, WV; Ritta Rose; age 23;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Isreal and Elizabeth.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken 25 Aug 1850; Page 271A; Image 115 of 213;
Family #771/771.
Listed as Christina Luster; age 38; born in VA; in household of husband, Elisha Lester.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); 13th District; Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page
126; Image 22 of 41; Family #134/134.
Listed as Christina Lester; age 48; born in VA; in household of husband, Elishe Lester.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 1, Family #4
Listed as Christinia Lester, age 60, in household of husband, Elisha Lester.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Christinia Lester; age 68; born in VA; married; keeping house; in household of husband,
Elisha Lester.
1. 1840 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Thomas H. Gilespie's District.
Elisha Luster; 1 male (5-9 yrs of age, Edmond); 1 male (20-29 yrs of age, himself); 1 female
(under 5 yrs of age, Nancy); 1 female (5-9 yrs of age, Mary); 1 female (30-39 years of age,
Christina) and 1 female (70-79 yrs of age, probably his mother).
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken 25 Aug 1850; Page 271A; Image 115 of 213;
Family #771/771.
Listed as Elish Luster; age 34; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); 13th District; Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page
126; Image 22 of 41; Family #134/134.
Listed as Elisha Lester; age 45; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 1, Family #4
Listed as Elisha Lester, age 55, as head of household, a farmer.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Elisha Lester, Sr; age 65; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #1; Page 114; Line 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Elisha Lester; age 68; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas M. and Nancy; married on 13 Jan 1885 in McDowell Co, WV; Ritta Rose; age 23;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Isreal and Elizabeth.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; Tug River PO; taken 19 July 1870;
Page 469B; Image 6 of 18; Family #36/36.
Listed as Ritta Rose; age 9; born in VA; in household of mother, Elizabeth Rose.
2. 1880 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 16 Jun 1880, Page 161B, Family #98.
Listed as Ritta Rose; age 18, born in VA, in household of cousin, James A. Mitchem.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #1; Page 114; Line 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Elisha Lester; age 68; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas M. and Nancy; married on 13 Jan 1885 in McDowell Co, WV; Ritta Rose; age 23;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Isreal and Elizabeth.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 473; WV Archives Web Site.
Peter Combs; age 23; born in Carroll Co, VA; living at Welch, WV; son of Frele and Millie Ann;
married on 13 Jan 1899 at Ritter, WV; Rittie Lester; age 23 (sic); born in McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 25 Aug 1850; Page 272A; Image
117 of 213; Family #785/785.
Listed as Isaac Rose; age 15; born in VA; in household of Peter Belcher.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV); Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 126; Image
22 of 41; Family #136/136.
Listed as Isaac Rose; age 26; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of Mary Lester.
3. "Pedigree Resource File", LDS, CD #5, 15 Sep 1999, submitted by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington, Beach, CA.
Isaac Rose, born in 1835 in Tazewell Co, VA, married Mary Ritty Lester;
children: Elisha Rose Lester, Christina "Tina" and Nancy Rose.
Isaac was the son of Sallie Rose.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (now WV); 13th District; Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860;
Page 125; Image 22 0f 41; Family #134/134.
Listed as Mary Rose; age 29; born in VA; "sewing"; in household of, Elisha Lester, with 3 children.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Township; Tug River PO; taken on 19 Aug 1870;
Page 493A; Image 21 of 22; Family #132.
Listed as Mary Rose; age 42; born in VA; keeping house; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Mary Rose; age 44 (sic); born in VA in household of nephew, Elisha Lester, Sr.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Mary Rose, age 77, born in Oct 1822, in VA, in household of son, Henry Rose.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Township; Tug River PO; taken on 19 Aug 1870;
Page 493A; Image 21 of 22; Family #132.
Listed as Edmond Rose; age 3; born in VA; in household of mother, Mary Rose.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Edmond Rose; age 13; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of Elisha Lester, Sr.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; E.D. 77; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 316C; Image 7 of 22;
Family #60/61.
Listed as Joseph Rose, age 11, born in VA; farm laborer; in household of, Elisha Lester, Sr, with
mother, Mary Lester Rose.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (now WV); 13th District; Peeryville PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860;
Page 125; Image 22 0f 41; Family #134/134.
Listed as Henry Rose; age 5; born in VA; in household of, Elisha Lester, with mother, Mary Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #___(1873); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Rose; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 3 Sep 1873
at James Barnett's; Nancy E. Barnett; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; living in McDowell Co, WV;
information given by James Barnett.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 315A;
Family #52.
Listed as Henry Rose, age 23, born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Henry Rose, age 43, born in Jun 1856, in WV, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 79A, Family #6.
Listed as Henry Rose, age 56, born in WV, married once for 35 yrs, laborer on railroad, head of
household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 25/26 Mar 1920, Page 252A,
Family #347.
Listed as Henry Rose, age 59, born in WV, widowed, head of single person household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 315A; Family #52.
Listed as Elizabeth Rose, age 21, born in VA; in household of husband, Henry Rose.
(Believe there is a mistake here. This should be Nancy Barnett Rose. Ref 2
and 3 both give Nancy as Henry's wife. This is further supported because
son, George Washington Rose, is also listed here and in the 1900 census.)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #___(1873); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Rose; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 3 Sep 1873
at James Barnett's; Nancy E. Barnett; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; living in McDowell Co, WV;
information given by James Barnett.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Nancy Rose, age 49, born in Nov 1850, in VA, in household of
husband, Henry Rose.
4. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 60.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 10.
This is probably the Nancy Barnett (RIN 1965) that married Henry Rose in
1873. See Ref 1,2 and 3.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 79A, Family #6.
Listed as Nancy Rose, age 59, born in WV, married twice, last time for 35 yrs, 9 children, all living,
in household of husband, Henry Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Mose Rose, age 15, born in Feb 1885, in WV, in household of
father, Henry Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Andy Rose, age 12, born in May 1888, in WV, in household of
father, Henry Rose.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 79A, Family #6.
Listed as Andrew Rose, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Synder Rose, age 10, born in Feb 1890, in WV, in household of
father, Henry Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Alexander Rose, age 6, born in May 1894, in WV, in household of father, Henry Rose.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 79A, Family #6.
Listed as Alexander Rose, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 151A, Family 60.
Listed as Delilah Rose, age 4, born in Oct 1895, in WV, in household of
father, Henry Rose.