1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 9 Jan 1920, Page 229A, Family #80.
Listed as Ninah Stewart, age 1 yrs, 3 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Gratton Stewart.
(Census taker mixed up pages. These children of Grat and Bertha's do not follow them. They are on
second following page)
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, Page 199A, Family #236.
Listed as Nina Stewart, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Gratton Stewart.
1. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"CYCLONE-John H. Cook, was escorted by angels to his Heavenly home, Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 14 days.
"Born September 10, 1934, at Cyclone he was the son of the late Alva and Zelma Cook.
"Mr. Cook was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church, employed by Amherst Coal Co., U.S. Mine Health and Safety Administration District Number 4 as a electrical supervisor, Diamond Shamrock and Arch Coal Co. After John retired he did contract work for Walker Machinery Co.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene "Shorty" Cook.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Ella Reedy Cook of Cyclone; a son, Mark A. Cook of Cyclone; a daughter, Pamela Jo Cook of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Doug Cook and his wife, Helen of Cyclone; a sister, Patty James and her husband, Bill of Cyclone; a grandson, who was the love of his life, Justin Matthew Cook of Orlando,Fla.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
"A celebration of John's life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007, at Claypool United Methodist Church with Rev. David Fisher and Rev. Brian Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone..."
1. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"OCEANA-Georgia Green Booth, departed this life Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Welch Hospital at the age of 87 years, and 2 months following a long illness.
"Born April 24, 1920 in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Sannie and Nellie Green.
"Mrs. Booth attended Pineville High School she was a loving wife and mother.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Booth; four sisters, Dorothy Green, Golden Blevins, Icie Adams and Maxine Raymond; two brothers, Oscar Green and Junior Green.
"Those left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Debbie Bullinton of Oceana, Shelby Tilley and her husband, Jim of Goose Creek, S.C., Bonnie Cook and her husband, Lloyd of Goldsboro, N.C., and Alice Gross and her husband, James of Kopperston; one brother, Paul Green of Pineville; six grandchildren, Alex Ford, Eddie Tilley, Shawn Parks, Cheryl Hare, Todd Gross, and Vickie Gross; ten great-grandchildren, Marissa and Kayla Ford, Matthew and Mary Kate Tilley, John Pron, Jacob Parks, Tiffany Demers, Ciara Renee Gross, Adam Redden, and James "Xander" Ford, IV; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
"In keeping with Mrs. Booth's wishes her body was cremated.
"A memorial service for Mrs. Booth will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Eddie Tilley officiating..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219A, Family #99.
Listed as Goldie M. Green, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Sanna G. Green.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Pineville, taken on 4/5/6 Feb
1920, Page 195A, Family #108.
Listed as Goldie M. Green, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Sanny Green.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 203; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Cook; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son ofGeorge P. Cook;
married on 14 Mar 1930 at Pineville, WV; Goldie Green; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Sanna Green.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 144A; Family #2/3.
Listed as Goldie Cook; age 22; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, Walter B. Cook.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215A, Family #23.
Listed as William R. Adams, age 1 yr, 2 months, born in WV, in household of
father, William H. Adams.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #8/8.
Listed as Ray Adams, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Adams.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 463; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Adams; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Harrison Adams;
married on 1 Mar 1929 at Pineville, WV; Icy Greene; age __; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Sanna Greene.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219A, Family #99.
Listed as Vergie Green, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Sanna G. Green.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Pineville, taken on 4/5/6 Feb
1920, Page 195A, Family #108.
Listed as Virgie I. Green, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Sanny Green.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 463; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Adams; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Harrison Adams;
married on 1 Mar 1929 at Pineville, WV; Icy Greene; age __; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Sanna Greene.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #136.
Listed as Boyd Belcher, age 1, in household of father, James Belcher.
2. Logan Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3716; Logan, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Boyd Belcher; age 18; born on 26 Aug 1900; living at Amherstdale, Logan Co, WV; mine laborer for
Amherstdale Coal Co; nearest relative, Martha Belcher, Amherstdale, WV; tall with slender build;
brown eyes and dark hair.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 204; WV Archives Webb Site.
Boyd Belcher; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; son of James Belcher;
was issued a license on 31 Aug 1920 in Wyoming Co, WV to marry; Elsie Lester; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Jake Lester; no return by minister.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd Belcher; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent, WV; married on 10 Dec 1922 at
Hanover, WV; Mary Belcher; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent, WV.
5. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 136A; Image 5 of 10; Family #44/47.
Listed as Boyd Belcher; age 31; born in WV; married at 24; team driver for railroad construction; head
of household.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Boyd Belcher; born on 26 Aug 1899; died in Oct 1984; living at Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV at death;
SS #236-05-0921; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd Belcher; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent, WV; married on 10 Dec 1922 at
Hanover, WV; Mary Belcher; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 136A; Image 5 of 10; Family #44/47.
Listed as Mary Belcher; age 26; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Boyd Belcher.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 136A; Image 5 of 10; Family #44/47.
Listed as James Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Boyd Belcher.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 136A; Image 5 of 10; Family #44/47.
Listed as Columbus Belcher; age 4 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Boyd Belcher.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Earl Toler; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; married on 5 May 1951 at Iaeger, WV;
Trudy Ann Belcher; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jessie E. Toler; born on 4 Feb 1931; died on 4 Oct 2000; last residence, Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Earl Toler; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; married on 5 May 1951 at Iaeger, WV;
Trudy Ann Belcher; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
1. "US Public Records, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Freda Newsome; born on 27 Apr 1955; living at P.O. Box 472, Oceana, WV.
2. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"OCEANA — Freda Sherlene Shumate, departed this life, Monday, June 18, 2007, at the age of 52 years, one month and 22 days surrounded by her loving family at her mother’s home following a courageous battle with cancer. "Born April 27, 1955, in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Earl Toler and Truby Ann Belcher Toler. "Sherlene was a 1973 graduate of Oceana High School, and enjoyed being with her family and her friends at Fox’s Pizza in Oceana. "In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Boyd and Mary Belcher; paternal grandparents, Aldie and Vicie Toler; an aunt, Freda Roberts; three uncles, Willie Toler, Edwin Toler and Walter Toler. "Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Truby Toler of Lynco; a son, Jesse E. Newsome and his wife, Diana, of Oceana; a daughter, Jeri Leann Shumate of Oceana; a brother, David E. Toler and his wife, Tabitha, of Lynco; a aunt, Juanita Morgan and her husband, James, of Simon; three uncles, Benny Toler and his wife, Karen, of Lynco, William Belcher and his wife, Mona, of Foxboro, Mass., Columbus Belcher and his wife, Sherry, of Minnesota; two grandchildren, Adrian Nicole Newsome and Ethan Hunter Newsome; her friends from Fox’s Pizza in Oceana; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. "A celebration of Sherlene’s life will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2007, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Billy Stewart and the Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Long Branch Mountain Cemetery, Simon..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, take on 20 Apr 1910, Page 264B, Family #90.
Listed as Thomas H. Bailey, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, take on 19/20 Jan 1920, Page 236A, Family #200.
Listed as Thomas H. Bailey, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Bailey.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1929); Page 13; Line16; WV Archives Web Site.
Harison Bailey; age 20; born in WV; single; miner; living at Lorado, WV; son of J.R. and Emma (Toler)
Bailey; married on 26 Oct 1929 at Logan, WV; Emily Jane Toler; age 16; born in WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Edward and Rosa (Hendricks) Toler.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 17 Jan 1910, Page 234A, Family #166.
Listed as Emily Toler, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Toler.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1929); Page 13; Line16; WV Archives Web Site.
Harison Bailey; age 20; born in WV; single; miner; living at Lorado, WV; son of J.R. and Emma (Toler)
Bailey; married on 26 Oct 1929 at Logan, WV; Emily Jane Toler; age 16; born in WV; single; living at
Lorado, WV; daughter of Edward and Rosa (Hendricks) Toler.