1. 1850 Census, Lawrence Co, KY, taken 28 Sep 1850, Page 120B, Image 142 of 150;
Family #936/954.
Listed as Elisha Bishop, age 2, in household of father, Henry Bishop.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Morgan Valley PO; taken on 16 Aug 1960; Page 721;
Image 76 of 77; Family #498/439.
Listed as Elisha Bishop; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Henry Bishop.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 1.
Elisha Bishop, age 19, married on 11 Jan 1867 Rebecca Harris, age 16.
Born in Lawrence Co, KY, parents were Henry and Lucinda Bishop.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 11, Family #61.
Listed as Elisha Bishop, age 21, as head of household, a farm laborer.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 764.
Elkhorn Township, page 001.
Listed as Elisha Bishop, age 32, head of household, a farmer.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 258B;
Family #58/61.
Listed as Elisha Bishop; age 56; born in KY in Mar 1844; farmer; head of household.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 251A; Family #20.
Listed as Elisha Bishop; age 66; born in KY; married twice, last time for 5 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #127.
Listed as Elisha Bishop; age 80; born in WV; farmer, head of household.
9. Ancestor Chart by Doug Dishop, 4917 Annhurst Road, Columbus, OH 43228, 1983.
Elisha Bishop was born in 1848 in Lawrence Co, KY, son of Henry and Lucinda
Bishop.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 169, Douglas
Bishop Family article, submitted by Doug Bishop, 4917 Annhurst Road,
Columbus, OH 43228.
Elisha and Rebecca seperated about 1900. Elisha then married Dicey Roberts
on 29 Jul 1905 in McDowell Co, WV.
11. Ancestry.com web site, GEDCOM file 185947, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Elisha Noah Short was born in 1847/48 in Wayne Co, VA; died aft 1920 in
McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 149.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 1.
Elisha Bishop, age 19, married on 11 Jan 1867 Rebecca Harris, age 16.
Born in Logan Co, WV, parents were James and Mary Harris.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 11, Family #61.
Listed as Rebecca Bishop, age 17, in household of husband, Elisha Bishop.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 764.
Elkhorn Township, page 001.
Listed as Rebecca Bishop, age 30, in household of husband, Elisha Bishop.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 258B;
Family #58/61.
Listed as Rebecca Bishop; age 50; born in WV; in May 1859; married 28 yrs; 14 children, 12 living;
in household of husband, Elisha Bishop.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 119B;
Family #306.
Listed as Rebecca Bishop; age 47; born in WV; married once; in household of son-in-law, John
Shannon.
7. Ancestor Chart by Doug Dishop, 4917 Annhurst Road, Columbus, OH 43228, 1983.
Rebecca Harris was born in 1851 in Logan Co, WV.
8. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Lee Ann, Leeann@rundlenet.com
Researching Elisha Bishop, son of Henry and Lucinda Bishop. Elisha married
Rebecca Harris. Would like to know if there is any information concerning
Rebecca Harris Bishop being and Indian. Also need maiden name of Lucinda who
married Henry, son of David and Elizabeth Wolford Bishop.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 169, Douglas
Bishop Family article, submitted by Doug Bishop, 4917 Annhurst Road,
Columbus, OH 43228.
Rebecca died 1 Jan 1932 and was buried on Brier Creek in Wyoming Co, WV. She
had the appearence of an Indian.
10. Ancestry.com web site, GEDCOM file 185947, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Rebecca Harris was born in May 1850 in Logan Co, WV; died 1 Jan 1932 at
Hensley, Wyoming Co, WV; buried 4 Jan 1932 at Brier Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
11. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 72A; Family #132.
Listed as Rebecca Bishop; age 89; born in WV; in household of, John French, second husband of
daughter-in-law, Mary Shields Bishop French.
12. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #1396; WV Archives Web Site.
Rebecca Bishop; age 83; born in 1848 in WV; widow; died on 1 Jan 1932 at
Hensley, Wyoming Co, WV; of TB; buried on 3 Jan 1932 at Brier Creek, Wyoming Co, WV;
informant, A.J. Bishop (Alfred Jasper Bishop, son).
13. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Aug 2018.
" Rebecca Harris Bishop
Birth May 1848
West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jan 1932 (aged 83)
Hensley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 192663800 "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of James Harris (1807-Deceased) and Mary Jane "Polly" Harris (1817-Deceased)."Sister of Elizabeth Ann Harris-Cline (1845~1880), Cloe Harris (1849-Deceased), and Amanda Harris-Payne (1854-Deceased).
"Married to Elisha Noah Bishop (1848-1920) on December 11, 1867 in McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage LIcense Register, McDowell County, WV, 1867, Page 12, Application Date: December 11, 1867).
"Mother of James Bishop (1867-1948), Henry Bishop (1870-1935), Emily Bishop-Green (1871-Deceased), William H. Bishop (1875-1924), George Bishop (1876-1945), Martha Jane Bishop-Wood (1879-1966), Sarah Bishop-Lester (1882-1937), Alfred Jasper Bishop (1883-1966), Chloe Ann Bishop-Shannon-Wilhote (1885-1965), Amanda Bishop-Smith (1888-Deceased), Lilly Ellen Bishop-Blankenship (1891-1961), and Noah Bishop (1892-1976).
"Rebecca Bishop died at age 83 from tuberculosis (per WV Certificate of Death #1396 Dist #5551 Serial #1, McDowell County, WV, 1932). She was buried on January 4, 1932 in an unspecified cemetery in Brier Creek, Wyoming County, WV."
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
Footnote gives the spelling of his name as Archelaus.
2. See "Kith and Kin of Boone Co, WV", Vol 5, for more information on this
family.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Harriett E. Mitchell, age 45, as head of household.
Archibald must have died.
4. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 28 Jul 1850, page 122, Family #54.
Listed as Archileaus Mitchell, age 25, head of household, a farmer.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. See "Kith and Kin of Boone Co, WV", Vol 5, for more information on this
family.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Harriett E. Mitchell, age 45, as head of household.
Archibald must have died.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Harrett E. Mitchell, age 54, widow, as head of household.
5. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 28 Jul 1850, page 122, Family #54.
Listed as Harriett Mitchell, age 25, in household of husband, Archileaus
Mitchell.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 155A, Family 103.
Listed as Harriett Mitchell, age 75, born in mar 1825, in VA, in household
of George Cartwright. She is listed as "grandmother of George". This is
not correct. She in Arminda's mother-in-law from Arminda's first marriage to
Talbot Mitchell.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 28 Jul 1850, page 122, Family #54.
Listed as Baxter C. Mitchell, age 1, in household of father, Archileaus
Mitchell.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Cornelius Mitchell, age 11, in household of mother Harriett
Mitchell.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Jordon C. Mitchell, age 24, in household of mother, Harriett
Mitchell.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Tolbert R. Mitchell, age 18, in household of mother Harriett Mitchell.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
T.R. Mitchel, age 23, married Arminda Beavers, age 20, on 11 May 1875.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were A.P. and H.E. Mitchell.
Hers was A.D. and P. Beavers.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as T.R. Mitchell, age 28, as head of household, a dry goods merchant.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 209
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 36.
2. "Welch and Its People", Marino, page 14. Married first (______) Mitchell.
Children were Mrs. T.A. Lambert, Mrs. Ben Jarvis, and H. P.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 320, Haga, page 2.
Alexander Bailey, age 29, son of James S. and Elizabeth Bailey, married on
20 Aug 1902 Harriett Bullion, age 26, daughter of Rush Mitchell and Mrs.
Arminta Cartwright. This matches information in Ref 2.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Tug River District, page 15, Family #109.
Listed as Arminta Beavers, age 15, in household of father, Alexander
Beavers.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
T.R. Mitchel, age 23, married Arminda Beavers, age 20, on 11 May 1875.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were A.P. and H.E. Mitchell.
Hers was A.D. and P. Beavers.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Arminda Mitchell, age 25, in household of husband, Talbert R.
Mitchell.
7. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
George Washington Cartwright, age 28, born in McDowell(?) Co, WV, son of
Thomas Cartwright, married on 1 Aug 1887 Armenda (Beavers) Mitchell, age 32,
widow, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of A.D. and Polly Beavers.
8. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 155A, Family 103.
Listed as Armandia Cartwright, age 44, born in Jun 1855, in WV, in household
of husband, George Cartwright.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Mary E. Mitchell, age 3, in household of father, Talbert R.
Mitchell.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Alexander Mitchell, age 17, in household of mother Harriett
Mitchell.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 789.
Elkhorn Township, page 002.
Listed as Alex Mitchell, age 26, as head of household, a farmer.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89A, Family 39.
Listed as Alex Mitchell, age 46, born in Jun 1853, in KY head of
household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 789.
Elkhorn Township, page 002.
Listed as Bidy Mitchell, age 28, in household of husband, Alexander Mitchell.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89A, Family 39.
Listed as Biddy Mitchell, age 51, born in 1849, in WV, in household of
husband, Alexander Mitchell.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 789.
Elkhorn Township, page 002.
Listed as Wade H. Mitchell, age 2, in household of father, Alexander
Mitchell.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89A, Family 39.
Listed as Wade H. Mitchell, age 21, born in Jul 1878, in household of
father, Alexander Mitchell.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 789.
Elkhorn Township, page 002.
Listed as Horris G. Mitchell, age 1, in household of father, Alexander
Mitchell.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89A, Family 39.
Listed as Horace G. Mitchell, age 20, born in Dec 1879, in household of
father, Alexander Mitchell.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89A, Family 39.
Listed as Millard Mitchell, age 16, born in Jun 1884, in household of
father, Alexander Mitchell.
James Cornelius "Neal" Mitchell
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #1, 1865-1896: Page 116; Line 43; WV Archives We Site.
J.C. Mitchel, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Arch and Harriett
Mitchell, married on 6 Dec 1886 America Totten, age 24, born in Tazewell Co,
VA, daughter of James M. and Susan Totten.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 8, Family #48.
Listed as America Totten, age 9, in household of father, James M. Totten.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 804.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Marica? Totten, age 20, in household of father, James M. Totten.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #1, 1865-1896: Page 116; Line 43; WV Archives We Site.
J.C. Mitchel, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Arch and Harriett
Mitchell, married on 6 Dec 1886 America Totten, age 24, born in Tazewell Co,
VA, daughter of James M. and Susan Totten.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; yaken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 157A; Image 21 of
24; Family #123/123.
Listed as America Mitchell; age 37; born in WV in ; widow for 4 yrs; 4 children; all living; farmer;
head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 413; WV Archives Website.
Henry L. Franklin; age 56; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Tug River; son of
Thomas H. and Abigail; married on 1 Apr 1901 at _____, WV; America Mitchell; age 38; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of James M. and _______.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 97A; Family #192/192.
Listed as America Franklin; age 49; born in WV; widow; 6 children; all living; own income; head of
household.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 8, Family #48.
Listed as Sheridan G. Totten, age 3, in household of father, James M. Totten.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 804.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Gordon S. Totten, age 13, in household of father, James M. Totten.
3. "Welch And Its People", Marino, James Totten Article, page 31.
James Totten's wife was a Lambert. They settled in what is now Carswell, WV.
One daughter was Mrs. Robert Pardue. Two sons were Ken and Henry. Another
son was Gordon. Gordon lived in a house built by his father on a ridge above
Elk River.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
G.S. Totten, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of James M. and Susan
Totten, married on 20 Feb 1888 N.A. Mitchell, age 29, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of A.P. and H.E. Mitchell.
5. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Image
17 of 64; Family #184/206.
Gordon S. Totten; age 33; born in Jul 1866 in WV; married 12 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 127A; Image
9 of 77; Family #74/76.
Gordon S. Totten; age 46; born in WV; married once for 23 yrs; farmer; head of household.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns CVreek District; Kimball; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page
21B; Image 41 of 53; Family #381/404.
Listed as Gordon S. Totten; age 56; born in WV; married; general contractor; public works; head of
household.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 150
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 5, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #33.
Listed as Jane Mitchell, age 13, in household of mother Harriett
Mitchell.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 789.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Nancy Jane Mitchell, age 22, in household of mother, Harriett
Mitchell.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
G.S. Totten, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of James M. and Susan
Totten, married on 20 Feb 1888 N.A. Mitchell, age 29, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of A.P. and H.E. Mitchell.
5. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Image
17 of 64; Family #184/206.
Listed as Nancy J. Totten; age 43; born in Jan 1857 in WV; married 12 yrs; 6 children, 4 living; in
household of husband, Gordon S. Totten.
6. 1910 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 127A; Image
9 of 77; Family #74/76.
Listed as Nancy J. Totten; age 52; born in WV; married 23 yrs; 6 children, 4 living; in household of
husband, Gordon S. Totten.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns CVreek District; Kimball; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page
21B; Image 41 of 53; Family #381/404.
Listed as Jane Totten; age 60; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Gordon S. Totten.
1. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Image
17 of 64; Family #184/206.
Listed as Goldie J. Totten; age 11; born in WV in Dec 1888; in household of father, Gordon S. Totten.
1. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 95B; Image
18 of 64; Family #184/206.
Listed as May Totten; age 8; born in WV in Feb 1892; in household of father, Gordon S. Totten.
2. 1910 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 127A; Image
9 of 77; Family #74/76.
Listed as May Totten; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Gordon S. Totten.
1. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 95B; Image
18 of 64; Family #184/206.
Listed as Cornelius Totten; age 6; born in WV in May 1894; in household of father, Gordon S. Totten.
2. 1910 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 127A; Image
9 of 77; Family #74/76.
Listed as Neal Totten; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Gordon S. Totten.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 23 Aug 1850, Page 268A, Family #732.
Listed as Sharonton Smith, age 21, born in VA, in household of father, Isaiah Smith.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol 1, page 154.
Shorter Smith married Elizabeth Robinett on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 28 Jul 1860, Page 129, Family #151.
Listed as Shorten Smith, age 31, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
4. Shorten Smith; Captain; McDowell Militia Company; Union; enrolled in Summer of 1863.
His father, Isaiah Smith and brother, Thomas Muncey Smith, served with him. Another brother,
John Fletcher Smith served as a private on the Confederate side in the 16th VA Calvalry.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, Tug River PO, taken on 23 Jul 1870,
Page 473B, Family #99.
Listed as Shorten Smith, age 42, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henerette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs); Mary
E.(born 2 May 1858, married Arch Allen, lived at White Sulphur Springs);
Martha Ann (born 2 Mar 1858, married on 6 Jun 1883 Christopher Abraham
Cohernour at Gallia, OH); Maggi (born in 1870, married James E.M. Glass on
24 Dec 1904); Alice Mildred (born 1872, married on 9 Sep 1892 Charles W.
McKinney); Sherman Clarence (born 1876, married Etta Martin Gillespie on 7
Jul 1916); Robert Matthews (born 30 Apr 1878, married first Effie Gray Fisher
and second Rosa Rucker); and Frank (no information Located).
7. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Franklin (sic??) Smith, age 55, born in VA, in household of son, John Smith.
8. 1890 Veterans Schedule; Greenbrier Co, WV; White Sulphur Springs District; Family #247
Shorten Smith; Caldwell P O; no disability; "Claims to have been a US soldier". No other
information given.
9. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 229B; Family #100.
Listed as Shorten Smith; age 73; born in WV in "unknown" 1827; married 50 years; day laborer;
head of household.
10.1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 83B;
Family #17.
Listed as Shorten Smith; age 84; born in WV (sic, OH); married once; in household of son, William
R. Smith.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 28 Jul 1860, Page 129, Family #151.
Listed as Elizabeth Smith, age 21, born in VA, in household of husband, Shorten Smith.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol 1, page 154.
Shorter Smith married Elizabeth Robinett on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. See Family 778, 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA. Is this the same Elizabeth
Robinett?
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, Tug River PO, taken on 23 Jul 1870,
Page 473B, Family #99.
Listed as Elizabeth Smith, age 33, born in VA, in household of husband, Shorten Smith.
5. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henerette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs); Mary
E.(born 2 May 1858, married Arch Allen, lived at White Sulphur Springs);
Martha Ann (born 2 Mar 1858, married on 6 Jun 1883 Christopher Abraham
Cohernour at Gallia, OH); Maggi (born in 1870, married James E.M. Glass on
24 Dec 1904); Alice Mildred (born 1872, married on 9 Sep 1892 Charles W.
McKinney); Sherman Clarence (born 1876, married Etta Martin Gillespie on 7
Jul 1916); Robert Matthews (born 30 Apr 1878, married first Effie Gray Fisher
and second Rosa Rucker); and Frank (no information Located).
6. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Elizabeth Smith, age 45, born in VA, in household of son, John Smith.
7. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 229B; Family #100.
Listed as Elizabeth Smith; age 65; born in WV in "unknown" 1835; married 50 years; 3 children,
all living; in household of husband, Shorten Smith.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, Tug River PO, taken on 23 Jul 1870,
Page 473B, Family #99.
Listed as Plemey Smith, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Shorten Smith.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 28 Jul 1860, Page 129, Family #151.
Listed as Isaiah Smith, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Shorten Smith.
2. Named after his grandfather, Isaiah Smith, husband of Elizabeth Fletcher.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, Tug River PO, taken on 23 Jul 1870,
Page 473B, Family #99.
Listed as Isaiah Smith, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Shorten Smith.
4. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); ...
5. "Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900", Family Tree Maker, CD #241
Isaiah Smith married on 7 Mar 1882 F.M. Seifford in Greenbrier Co, WV.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 233A, Family #438.
Listed as Isaiah Smith, age 57, born in WV, married once for 35 yrs, farm laborer, head of
household.
1. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henerette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs); Mary
E.(born 2 May 1858, married Arch Allen, lived at White Sulphur Springs);
Martha Ann (born 2 Mar 1858, married on 6 Jun 1883 Christopher Abraham
Cohernour at Gallia, OH); Maggi (born in 1870, married James E.M. Glass on
24 Dec 1904); Alice Mildred (born 1872, married on 9 Sep 1892 Charles W.
McKinney); Sherman Clarence (born 1876, married Etta Martin Gillespie on 7
Jul 1916); Robert Matthews (born 30 Apr 1878, married first Effie Gray Fisher
and second Rosa Rucker); and Frank (no information Located).
2. "Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900", Family Tree Maker, CD #241
Isaiah Smith married on 7 Mar 1882 F.M. Seifford in Greenbrier Co, WV.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 233A, Family #438.
Listed as Fannie M. Smith, age 46, born in VA, married once for 35 yrs, 11 children, 6 living, in
household of husband, Isaiah Smith.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 233A, Family #438.
Listed as Frank Smith, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Isaiah Smith.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 233A, Family #438.
Listed as Emmah Smith, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Isaiah Smith.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 28 Jul 1860, Page 129, Family #151.
Listed as John Smith, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Shorten Smith.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1856); Page 9; Line #2; WV Archives Web Site.
John Smith born 25 Apr 1856 in Wyoming Co, WV; parents, Shorten and Margaret Smith; reported
by father, a farmer.
3.1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, Tug River PO, taken on 23 Jul 1870,
Page 473B, Family #99.
Listed as John Smith, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Shorten Smith.
4. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henerette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs);...
5. "Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900", Family Tree Maker, CD #241
John Smith married on 28/29 Oct 1878 Augusta Hartford in Greenbrier Co, WV.
6. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as John Smith, age 25, born in VA, laborer, head of household.
1. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henrette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs); Mary
E.(born 2 May 1858, married Arch Allen, lived at White Sulphur Springs);
Martha Ann (born 2 Mar 1858, married on 6 Jun 1883 Christopher Abraham
Cohernour at Gallia, OH); Maggi (born in 1870, married James E.M. Glass on
24 Dec 1904); Alice Mildred (born 1872, married on 9 Sep 1892 Charles W.
McKinney); Sherman Clarence (born 1876, married Etta Martin Gillespie on 7
Jul 1916); Robert Matthews (born 30 Apr 1878, married first Effie Gray Fisher
and second Rosa Rucker); and Frank (no information Located).
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Henretta Smith, age 24, born in VA, in household of husband, John Smith.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Lillie Smith, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, John Smith.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Sallie Smith, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, John Smith.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 24 Aug 1850, Page 270A, Family #755.
Listed as Andrew Rose, age 24, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 28 Jul 1860, Page 129, Family #152.
Listed as Andrew Rose, age 32, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Andrew Rose, age 47, as head of household, a farm laborer working state lands.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Anderson Rose, age 58, head of household, a farmer.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 755, page 270.
Listed in household of husband, Andrew Rose, age 21, born in VA.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 152.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Nancy Rose, age 42, in household of husband, Andrew Rose.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed Nancy Rose, age 53, in household of husband, Anderson Rose.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 755, page 270.
Listed in household of father, Andrew Rose, age 4, born in VA.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 152.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 152.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Anna Rose, age 19, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed Joanna Rose, age 27, in household of father, Anderson Rose.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 152.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 26.
Listed as Blind.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Harriet Rose, age 14, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed Harriett Rose, age 23, in household of father, Anderson Rose.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Isaac L. Rose, age 7, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Isaac L. Rose, age 15, in household of father, Anderson Rose.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Dica Rose, age 5, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Dicey Rose, age 13, in household of father, Anderson Rose.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Sarah E. Rose, age 3, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Sarah E. Rose, age 11, in household of father, Anderson Rose.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 4, Family #25.
Listed as Margaret Rose, age 2 months, in household of father, Andrew Rose.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 798.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Peggy Rose, age 9, in household of father, Anderson Rose.