McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Susannah Cook

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 765, page 270B.
Is this "Pricy" in household of Abner H. Lester, Sr.?
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 140.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 25.
In household of Abner H. Lester, Sr. with daughter Mary Cooke.


Mary Cook

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 140.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 25.
In household of Abner H. Lester, Sr. with mother Susannah Cooke.


James Dunford

1. Ancestry.com, Wesley Dunford search, 15 Feb 2002, submitted by Debroah
Dunford, motowndeb@flashcom.net.
George Wesley Dunford; son of James and Elizabeth Hagy Dunford; born in 1845
in Giles Co, VA; married Louisa Hagerman.


Elizabeth Hagy

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 103, page 221B.
Listed as Elizabeth Dunford, age 34, born in VA, in household of James
Barnett. Listed as Blind with children Susan and George Dunford, both blind.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 140.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 25.
Listed as Elizabeth Dunford, age 44, in household of Abner H. Lester, Sr.
Listed as Blind. Children are gone.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Sandy River District, page 004.
Listed as Elizabeth Dunford, age 50, in household of son, George W. Dunford.
4. Ancestry.com, Wesley Dunford search, 15 Feb 2002, submitted by Debroah
Dunford, motowndeb@flashcom.net.
George Wesley Dunford; son of James and Elizabeth Hagy Dunford; born in 1845
in Giles Co, VA; married Louisa Hagerman.
Elizabeth Hagy; born in 1815 in Rowan Co, NC.


Susan Dunford

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 103, page 221B.
Listed as Susan Dunford, age 14, in household of James Barnett. Listed as
Blind with mother Elizabeth Hagy Dunford and brother George Dunford, both
blind.


James Roberts Sr

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Son of Cornelius and Nancy Stanley Roberts.
2. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", Kozee, page 170. Marriage record.
James Roberts married on 13 May 1838 Rebecca Mullins in Pike Co, KY
3. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
James Robert born 1814 on Caney Creek (Branch), Pike Co, KY; died 4 Mar 1893
in Greenbrier Co, WV; married Rebecca Mullins on 13 May 1838 in Pike Co, KY.
4. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 302B, Family #250.
Listed as James Roberts, age 67, born in KY, farmer, head of household.


Rebecca Mullins

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Daughter of William and Elizabeth Roberts Mullins.
2. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", Kozee, page 170. Marriage record.
James Roberts married Rebecca Mullins on 13 May 1838, in Pike Co, KY.
3. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 302B,
Family #250.
Listed as Rebecca Roberts, age 55, born in KY, in household of husband, James Roberts.
4. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 61A; Image
11 of 53; Family #78/78.
Listed as Rebecca Roberts; age 80; born in ____ in KY; widow; 12 children, 6 living; in household
of son-in-law, Archelious Hammons.


Letta Roberts

1. "Deaths, Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, Year 1855.
Infant daughter of James and Rebecca Roberts.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1854.


Ode Roberts

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Was "At home" in the 1880 Census of Greenbrier Co, WV. No marriage records were located.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green KY.
Oda Roberts born in 1857 came to Greenbrier Co, WV; with parents in 1870 and
1880 Census in Greenbrier Co, WV.
3. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 302B,
Family #250.
Listed as Odie Roberts, age 22, born in VA now WV, in household of father, James Roberts.


Michael Thomas Ford

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; taken on 5 Nov 1850; Page 317A; Family #1342/1342.
Listed as Michael T. Ford; age 5; born in NC; in household of father, Matthew Ford.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Morgan Valley PO; taken on 16 Aug 1860; Page 721;
Family #500/441.
Listed as Michael T. Ford; age 17; born in NC; in household of father, Mathew Ford.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 35.
Married Dulcey Roberts, daughter of James and Rebecca Roberts.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 75.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 715.
Center Township, page 014.
Listed as Michael T. Ford, age 33, head of household, a farmer.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on June 30 1900; Page 240B;
Family #246/250.
Listed as Michael T. Ford; age 54; born in KY in Feb 1846; married 29 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
7. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green KY.
Dulcena Roberts born in 1841 in VA; died in Lewis Co, WA; married first,
Michale T. Ford on 31 Aug 1863 in Wyoming Co, WV; second, Raymond Shanton Workman.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 14 May 1910; Page 230A;
Family #282/289.
Listed as Michael T. Ford; age 65; born in NC; married once (sic, twice) for 38 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 196B; Family #19/19.
Listed as Michael Ford; age 76; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 161A; Family #97/97.
Listed as Mike Ford; age 85; born in NC; married at 30; no occupation; head of household.


Dulceney "Cena" Roberts

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Married first Mike T. Ford, son of Mathew and Mary Ford, on 31 Aug 1863, in
Wyoming Co, WV. Mike married second Arminta Bishop, daughter of Henry and
Lucinda Bishop.
Dulcena married second Raymond Shanton Workman, son of Joseph and Elizabeth
Reed Workman, on 28 July 1873 in Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 35.
Married Michael Ford.
3. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Dulcena Roberts born in 1841 in VA; died in Lewis Co, WA; married first,
Michale T. Ford on 31 Aug 1863 in Wyoming Co, WV; second, Raymond Shanton
Workman; third, John Evin "Harvey" Stacy on 21 Dec 1902 in Greenbrier Co,
WV.
4. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 58A, Family #33.
Listed as Dulceney Workman, age 60, born in WV in 1840; widow; in household of son-in-law,
Miles A. Workman.


Nancy J. Ford

1. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
Nancy J. Ford died of diptheria on 15 Dec 1877, age 10, daughter of M. and
A. Ford.


Jesse Tabor Ford

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; taken on 5 Nov 1850; Page 317A; Family #1342/1342.
Listed as Jesse Ford; age 8; born in NC; in household of father, Matthew Ford.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Morgan Valley PO; taken on 16 Aug 1860; Page 721; Family #500/441.
Listed as Jesse J? Ford; age 17; born in NC; day laborer; in household of father, Mathew Ford.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Married Jesse Faber (Ford)?, son of Mathew and Mary Faber on 31 Aug 1865 in
Wyoming Co, WV. Jesse was a brother of Mike Ford who married Dulcena, Lucinda's sister.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 34.
Jesse Faber (sic Ford), age 22, born in NC, son of Matthew and Mary Faber,
married Lucinda Roberts, age 18, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of James and
Rebecca, on 31 Aug 1865.
5. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.


Lucinda Roberts

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Married Jesse Faber (Ford)?, son of Mathew and Mary Faber on 31 Aug 1865 in
Wyoming Co, WV. Jesse was a brother of Mike Ford who married Dulcena,
Lucinda's sister.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 34.
Jesse Faber, age 22, born in NC, son of Matthew and Mary Faber, married
Lucinda Roberts, age 18, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of James and Rebecca,
on 31 Aug 1865.


Ellis H. Blankenship

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 14, Family #84.
Listed as Ellis H. Blankenship, age 8, born in VA, in household of father,
Hiram Blankenship.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Eliza/Louisa Roberts born 1853 in Wyoming Co, WV; with parents in 1870 and
1880 Census in Greenbrier Co, WV; married Ellis H. Blankenship on 22 Feb 1883
in Greenbrier Co, WV.
Ellis was born in Clay Co, WV.
3. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 302B, Family #241.
Listed as Ellis Blankenship, age 18, born in VA now WV, in household of father, Hiram B. Blankenship.


Eliza Roberts

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Was "At home" in the 1880 Census of Greenbrier Co, WV. No marriage records
were located.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Eliza/Louisa Roberts born 1853 in Wyoming Co, WV; with parents in 1870 and
1880 Census in Greenbrier Co, WV; married Ellis H. Blankenship on 22 Feb 1883
in Greenbrier Co, WV.
3. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, taken on 15 Jun 1880, Page 302B, Family #250.
Listed as Eliza Roberts, age 24, born in VA now WV, in household of father, James Roberts.


Soloman Justice

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 33.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Soloman Justice Article, page 178,
Born near Pestonsburg, KY in 1837, oldest son of Aulse and Ivy Justice.
Moved to McDowell-Wyoming Co line area about 1850; mentions wife Jane Cooke
Justice. He is buried in "an overgrown cemetery near Davy, WV".
4. "Pioneers of SE KY....", Kozee, page 42.
Allenson Justice married Ivy Hubbard on 5 Jan 1835 in Floyd Co, KY.
These are probably parents of Soloman's.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Justice Family of Asco Article, page 177,
Soloman and Jane Cooke Justice raised 12 children, among which was Albert,
John (Dock), and Dee Justice.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 784.
Elkhorn Township, page 014, Family #125.
Listed as Soloman Jestice, age 47, as head of household, a farmer.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Gwen Plyler; 21 oct 2010.
" Solomon Justice
Birth 1836
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death 1896 (aged 59–60)
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan Cemetery (conflicts with Justice Cemetery, asco, WV)
McDowell County, West Virginia"


Virginia Jane "Jennie" Cook

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 33.
Not listed in this census. Husband, Solomon Justice, was listed with wife,
Virginia. Are Virginia and Jane the same person?
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Soloman Justice Article, page 178,
Born near Pestonsburg, KY in 1837, oldest son of Aulse and Ivy Justice.
Moved to McDowell-Wyoming Co line area about 1850. mentions wife Jane Cooke
Justice.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Justice Family of Asco Article, page 177,
Soloman and Jane Cooke Justice raised 12 children, among which was Albert
John (Dock), and Dee Justice.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 784.
Elkhorn Township, page 014.
Listed as Jennie Jestice, age 40, in household of husband, Soloman Justice.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, atken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 122A,
Family #47.
Listed as Jane Justice, age 64, born in 1836 in KY, widow, 14 children, 7 living, farmer, head of
household.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek Distrcit, Page 213A, Family #46.
Listed as Jane Justis, age 70, born in KY, widow, 14 children, 5 living, in household of son,
John Justice.


Catherine Justice

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 784.
Elkhorn Township, page 014.
Listed as Catherine Jestice, age 4, in household of father, Soloman Justice.


Allison Justice

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Soloman Justice Article, page 178,
Soloman Justice was born near Pestonsburg, KY in 1837, oldest son of Aulse
and Ivy Justice.
He moved to McDowell-Wyoming Co line area about 1850; mentions wife Jane
Cooke Justice.
2. "Pioneers of SE KY....", Kozee, page 42.
Allenson Justice married Ivy Hubbard on 5 Jan 1835 in Floyd Co, KY.
These are probably parents of Soloman's.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Gwen Plyler; 10 Oct 2010.
" Allison Justice
Birth Feb 1812
Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Death 1900 (aged 87–88)
Carter County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Brown Justice Cemetery
Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky"

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Jonathan Justice 1786-1850/60
Mother: Hannah Doty 1791-1860/70
Spouses: Joyce Ivy Hubbard;
Leanna Tackett; Lydia Newman

"Children not listed:
Mary; Joyce Ann; Julia Ann."


Joyce Ivy Hubbard

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Soloman Justice Article, page 178,
Soloman Justice was born near Pestonsburg, KY in 1837, oldest son of Aulse
and Ivy Justice.
He moved to McDowell-Wyoming Co line area about 1850; mentions wife Jane
Cooke Justice.
2. "Pioneers of SE KY....", Kozee, page 42.
Allenson Justice married Ivy Hubbard on 5 Jan 1835 in Floyd Co, KY.
These are probably parents of Soloman's.


James Allison Justice

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Listed as Allison. Probably named after his grandfather,
the father of Soloman.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 583A, Family #33.
Listed as Alfred Justice, age 16, born in KY, in household of father, Solomon Justice.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 784.
Elkhorn Township, page 014.
Listed as James A. Jestice, age 24, in household of father, Soloman Justice.
4. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 43, Haga, page 46.
James A. Justice, age 21, born in Floyd Co, KY, a resident of McDowell
Co, WV, married on 16 Mar 1877 Manda Lambert, born in Wyoming Co, WV.
5. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 43, Haga, page 46.
James Allison Justice, age 24, born in Floyd Co, KY, a resident of McDowell
Co, WV, married on 8 Dec 1881 Nancy Minerva Pendry, age 22, born in Grayson
Co, VA.


Nancy Minerva Pendry

1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock View, Family 21.
2. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 43, Haga, page 46.
James Allison Justice, age 24, born in Floyd Co, KY, a resident of McDowell
Co, WV, married on 8 Dec 1881 Nancy Minerva Pendry, age 22, born in Grayson
Co, VA.
3. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga 1880.
F.J. Pendry was born on 22 Nov 1880 to Nancy Pendry.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 757.
Center Township, page 003.
Listed as Nancy M. Pendry, age 18, in household of father-in-law, Elijah
Wright (sic Wyatt).


Sheridan Justice

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 583A, Family #33.
Listed as Sheridan Justice, age 14, born in KY, in household of father, Solomon Justice.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 26 Jun 1880, Page 335B, Family #125.
Listed as Shered Jestice, age 21, , born in KY, farmer, head of household.


Louisa Buchanan

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 26 Jun 1880, Page 335B, Family #125.
Listed as Louisa Jestice, age 18, born in VA, in household of husband, Sheridan Justice.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, talen on 5 Jun 1900, Page 122A, Family #44.
Listed as Louisa Watts, age 40, born in WV married 10 yrs, 6 children, 5 living, in household of
husband, William Watts.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 77B;
Family #229/235.
Listed as Lizzie Watts; age 70; born in WV; married at 32; in household of husband, William Watts.


Eli Justice

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, talen on 5 Jun 1900, Page 122A, Family #44.
Listed as Justice Watts (sic, Justice), age 14, born in WV, in household of step-father, William Watts.


Lurina Justice

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, talen on 5 Jun 1900, Page 122A, Family #44.
Listed as Lurena Watts (sic, Justice), age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father, William Watts.