McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ira Edgell Blankenship

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; Johnnycale Road; taken 12 Mar 1920;
Page 247B; Image 25 of 35; Family #248/252.
Listed as Iry Blankenship; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W.
Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken 29 Apr 1930; Page 125A; Image
49 of 52; Family #426/430.
Listed as Ira Blankenship; age 13; born in WV; single; in household of father, John W. Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Ira Blankenship; age 24; born in English, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 13 Feb 1943
at Avondale, WV; Verley Sampson; age 17; born in KY; single; living at Avondale, WV.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-021353; Ancestry.com Website.
Ira Blankenship; age 57; born 18 Nov 1917 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 years HS
education; living at Avondale, WV; son of John Wallace and Elizabeth (Addair) Blankenship;
married on 5 Jun 1975 at Grundy, VA; Marie Leanoa Hall; maiden name Mullins; age 56; born
25 Mar 1919 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 years HS education; living at Avondale, WV;
daughter of Isom and Lola (Scruggs) Mullins.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira Blankenship
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1917
Birth Place: Bartley, West Virginia
[Bartley|]
Death Date: 3 Mar 1992
Claim Date: 11 Jun 1975
Father: Wallace Blankenship
Mother: Lizzie Addair
SSN: 233289177
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Oct 1938: Name listed as IRA BLANKENSHIP"


Marie Leanoa Mullins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 32; WV Archives Web Site.
James England; age 49; born at Welch, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 28 Sep
1944 at Hensley, WV; Marie Mullins; age 25; born and living at Avondale, WV; single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-021353; Ancestry.com Website.
Ira Blankenship; age 57; born 18 Nov 1917 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 years HS
education; living at Avondale, WV; son of John Wallace and Elizabeth (Addair) Blankenship;
married on 5 Jun 1975 at Grundy, VA; Marie Leanoa Hall; maiden name Mullins; age 56; born
25 Mar 1919 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 years HS education; living at Avondale, WV;
daughter of Isom and Lola (Scruggs) Mullins.


James W. "Jim" England

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 123A;
Family #68/69.
Listed as James W. England; age 10; born in WV in 1890; in household of father, John England.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 256A;
Family #120/123.
Listed as James England; age 19; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; unemployed; in household of
Joshua Greenm with wife and child.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2605; Big Sandy; 5 Jun 1917.
James W. England; age 26; born on 26 Feb 1891 at Caples, WV; contracting mine timers for JBB
Coal Co, Hensley, WV; married; dependent wife and 3 children; medium height with stout build;
brown eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as James England; age 28; born in WV; married; lumberman in lumber camp; head of
household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as James W. England; age 39; born in WV; married at 16; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1867.
James W. England; age 51; born on 26 Feb 1891 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV; living at Hensley,
WV; unemployed; person who will always know address, Mrs. James England, Hensley, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 32; WV Archives Web Site.
James England; age 49; born at Welch, WV; widowed; living at Hensley, WV; married on 28 Sep
1944 at Hensley, WV; Marie Mullins; age 25; born and living at Avondale, WV; single.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #15018; WV Archives Web Site.
James England; age 57; born on 26 Feb 1891 at Welch, WV; married; husband of Maire; carpenter;
son of John and Elizabeth Green England; died on 8 Oct 1891 at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV from
a heart attack; buried on 10 Oct 1948 in cemetery at Hensley, WV; informant, Cecil England,
Roderfield, WV.


Arlena Bertha Toler

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #93.
Listed as Arlena Toler, age 10, in household of father, Ballard C. Toler.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 256A;
Family #120/123.
Listed as Arlenie England; age 19; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; 1 child, 1 living; in household
of Joshua Green, with huband and child.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as Arlena England; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James W.
England.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Jelena England; age 39; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, James W.
England.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16360; WV Archives Web Site.
Arlena Bertha England; age 53; born on 2 Mar 1891 at Baileysville, WV; married; wife of James W.
England; daughter of Ballard and unknown mother Toler; died on 14 May 1944 at Hensley, McDowell
Co, WV from a stroke; buried in cemetery at Hensley, WV; informant, Cecil England, Hensley, WV.


Gladys England

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 256A;
Family #120/123.
Listed as Gladys England; age 1yr, 1 mon born in WV; in household of Joshua Green, with parents.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as Gladys England; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Curtis England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as Curtis England; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Curtis England; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Verlie England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as Virley England; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Verlie England; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Eulie England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Eulie England; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Lawrence England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Lawrence England; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Edna Forest England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #2060; WV Archives Web Site.
Edna Forest England; age 8 mons, 23 days; born on 27 May 1924 in WV; daughter of James and
Arlena Toler England; died on 19 Feb 1925 at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV from the flu; buried on
20 Feb 1925 at Hensley, WV; informant, James England, Hensley, WV.


Ellen England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #391/409.
Listed as Ellen England; age 3 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W. England.


Cleo W. England

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Cleo England; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Apr 1959
at Iaeger, WV; Earnestine England; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of
Ernest England, father of Earnestine England, mother deceased.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jesus called and Cleo answered. Cleo England, 80, of Iaeger, WV went to his Heavenly home on August 21, 2018.

"Cleo was born March 4, 1938 in Hensley, WV a son of the late Lacy and Lena England. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, neighbor and brother in Christ. He was a pillar and faithful member of Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. He always worked hard and taught his children and grandchildren a good work ethic. In his earlier years Cleo worked the projector at the old drive in at Sandy Huff. He worked for Gateway Transportation and was the owner/operator of E&E Sanitation. Cleo was also a retired coal miner and coal truck driver, and a member of the UMWA local union 5997.

"In addition to his parents Cleo was preceded in death by three brothers, Dillard, Leonard and Leo England; and one sister, Wilmanell Jones

"Survivors include his wife Earnestine England of the home; one son, David and wife Bonnie England of Iaeger; one daughter, Dena and husband Roger Mullins of Johnnycake; three grandchildren, Jason and wife Tiffany England of Ironton, OH, Brandon Mullins and companion Lindsi Lambert of Princeton, WV, Steven Mullins of Ironton, OH; three great grandchildren, Cutler and Harper England of Ironton, OH, and Marshall A. Mullins of Princeton; two brothers, Buford and wife Lois England of Morristown, TN, and Jack England of Statesville, NC; a sister, Shelvie and husband James Blanestt of North Carolina; two step brothers, Henry Milam of Princeton and Norman Milam of North Carolina; a step sister, Beulah Walker of Bluewell; a brother-in-law, Tommy and wife Debby England of Stafford, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Pastor Russell King, Reverend Martin West, and Reverend Brad Kennedy officiating at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Mullins, Jason England, Steven Mullins, George Cline III, Dean Fuller, Andrew Short, Eric England and Earnie England. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Barbour, Ronnie Mounts, Steve Alger and Mike Mounts. ..."


Ernestine England

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Red Bird near N&W Railroad; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 1112A; Image 59 of 74; Household #503.
Listed as Ernestine England; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Ernest England.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Cleo England; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Apr 1959
at Iaeger, WV; Earnestine England; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of
Ernest England, father of Earnestine England, mother deceased.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earnestine England, 83, of Iaeger, West Virginia met her Lord and Savior with open arms on June 18, 2022. Earnestine was born February 01, 1939, in Iaeger, a daughter of the late Ernest and Elsie England. Earnestine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, neighbor, and sister in Christ. A faithful, devoted member of Christ Cathedral Church, Earnestine served as Sunday School Treasurer for many years.

"Earnestine was a constant caregiver to her family and friends; always making homemade mementos to give as gifts to those she loved. She loved crocheting and quilting. As a young girl, Earnestine worked at the old drive in at Sandy Huff. Later, she worked side by side with her husband, Cleo, as owners and operators of E&E Sanitation.

"In addition to her parents, Earnestine was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cleo; one sister, Carol Sue England and one nephew, Thomas Michael Dawson.

"Survivors include one son, David England and wife, Bonnie of Iaeger; one daughter, Dena Mullins and husband, Roger of Johnnycake; three grandchildren, Jason England and wife, Tiffany of Ironton, Ohio, Brandon Mullins and companion, Lindsi Pauley of Princeton, West Virginia, and Steven Mullins of Ironton, Ohio; three great grandchildren, Cutler and Harper England and Marshall Mullins; one brother, Tommy England and wife, Deborah of Stafford, Virginia and two nephews, Eric and Ernie England, along with two very special friends, Bonnie Salyers and Janet Barbour.

"Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 12:00 PM – Noon with Pastor Russell King, Reverend Martin West, and Reverend Brad Kennedy officiating at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, West Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason England, Brandon Mullins, Steven Mullins, Eric England and Ernie England.

"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, June 20, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, West Virginia is assisting the England family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."


Dillard H. England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #481/499.
Listed as Dillard England; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Lacy England.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 87; WV Archives Website.
Dillard England; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married on 20 Jun
1941 at Welch, WV; Anna Belle Griffith; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Hensley,
WV; with consent of Lena England, mother of Dillard England and Bessie Griffith, mother of Annie
Belle Griffith.


Harold Eugene England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6342; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Eugene England; age 5 mons, 10 days; born on 5 Oct 1943 at Iaeger, WV; son of Dillard H.
and Anna Bell Griffith England; died on 15 Mar 1944 at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV from pneumonia;
buried on 16 Mar 1944 in family cemetery, Hensley, WV; informant, Harold England, Iaeger, WV.


Levi England

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 121B,
Family #310?/345. (image 45 of 46)
Listed as Levi England; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, John H. England.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 220B;
Family #187/191.
Listed as Levi England; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, John H. England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 275; WV Archives Website.
Levi England; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of J.H. and
Nancy; married on 1 Sep 1920 at Hensley, WV; Zetta Brinegar; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Leffy and Sallie.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 216A;
Family #416/432.
Listed as Levi England; age 29; born in WV; married at 20; contractor for coal mine; head of
household.


Zetta Jane Brinegar

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 222A, Family #147.
Listed as Zetta J. Brinegar, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, James L. Brinegar.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920; Page 193A; Family #71.
Listed as Zettie Brinegar, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, James L. Brinegar.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 275; WV Archives Website.
Levi England; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of J.H. and
Nancy; married on 1 Sep 1920 at Hensley, WV; Zetta Brinegar; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Leffy and Sallie.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 216A;
Family #416/432.
Listed as Zetta England; age 29; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Levi England.


Posey Franklin England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 216A;
Family #416/432.
Listed as Posey England; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Levi England.


Kenny England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 216A;
Family #416/432.
Listed as Kenny England; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Levi England.


Kermit Odell England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #11574; WV Archives Web Site.
Kernet Odell England; age 10 mon, 23 days; born on 22 Oct 1926 at Big Sandy, WV; son of Levi
and Zetta J. Brinegar; died on 14 Sep 1927 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV from acute gastro colitis;
buried on 15 Sep 1927 at Big Sandy, WV; informant, Levi England, Big Sandy, WV.


Harold England

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 216A;
Family #416/432.
Listed as Harold England; age 2 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Levi England.


Betty Jo England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #2121; WV Archives Web Site.
Betty Jo England; age 7 yrs, 11 mons, 16 days; born on 4 Mar 1932 at Big Sandy, WV; living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Levi and Zetta Brinegar England; died on 20 Feb 1940 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, MvDowell Co, WV from a brain absess following a simple mastoidectomy; buried on
22 Feb 1940 in Pineville, (Wyoming Co), WV.


Linda Lou England

1. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #11260; WV Archives Web Site.
Linda Lou England; age 2 mons, 3 days; born on 28 May 1945 in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Levi
and Zetta Brinegar England; died on 31 Jul 1945 in Wyoming Co, WV from summer diarrhea; buried
on 2 Aug 1945 in family cemetery at Pineville, WV; informant, Levi England, Wyoming Co, WV.


Roy England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Twin Branch; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 258B; Family #597.
Listed as Roy England; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 67B;
Family #46/48.
Listed as Roy England; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 71; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy England; born on 24 Sep 1917 at Hanover, WV; living at Hensley, WV; son of W.A. and Betsie;
married on 25 Jan 1939 at Hensley, WV; Shirley Lester; born on 12 Apr 1920 at Hanover, WV; living at
Hensley, WV; daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #9265; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy England; age 22 yrs, 9 mons, 26 days; born on 24 Sep 1916 at Hanover, WV; living at Hensley,
McDowell Co, WV; married; husband of Shirley England; laborer; son of W.A. and Betsy Lester
England; died on 20 Jul 1939 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from infection in leg; buried
on 22 Jul 1939 at Hanover, WV; informant, Randolph (brother) England, Hensley, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 25 Jul 2008; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Roy England, born 24 Sep 1916; died 20 Jul 1939; buried here; headston photo shown.


Shirley Marie Lester

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A,
Family #178.
Listed as Sherlie Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Lloyd Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 71; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy England; born on 24 Sep 1917 at Hanover, WV; living at Hensley, WV; son of W.A. and
Betsie; married on 25 Jan 1939 at Hensley, WV; Shirley Lester; born on 12 Apr 1920 at Hanover,
WV; living at Hensley, WV; daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Morgan; age 26; born and living at Fanrock, WV; single; son of Tom and Callie Morgan;
married on 20 Feb 1943 at Fanrock, WV; Shirley Lester; age 18; born and living at Fanrock, WV;
single; daughter of Lloyd and Evaline Lester.
4. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, formally of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
5. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"A sweet and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Shirley Marie Bishop, 86 of Ballard, formerly of Steeles, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from Springfield Center at Lindside.

"Born on April 14, 1924 at Steeles, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Evelyn Green Lester.

"In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Ollie Bishop; five brothers; and three sisters.

"Shirley was a homemaker and a member of the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her wonderful family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

"Those left to love and cherish her memory and to carry on her legacy include: her nine children: Ricky Morgan of WV, Shelbly DeCarlo of Loraine Ohio, Larry (Ada) Bishop of Central Point Oregon, Theressa (Mike) Walker of Justice, Patsy (Joe) McMillan of North Carolina, Melinda (Michael) Lester of Hanover, Danny (Winona) Bishop of Lynco, Tammy (Jerry) Spangler of Ballard, and Vickie Bishop of Ballard; her sister, Fay Lester of Hanover; her 18 grandchildren; her 8 great grandchildren; her 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.

"Friends may gather with the family at the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church at Steeles section of Hanover, on Saturday, October 2nd from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.

"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 2nd, at the Padfork Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Lester and the Rev. Teddy Vance officiating..."

"Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery at Steeles section of Hanover..."
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley M. Bishop; born on 14 Apr 1924; died on 29 Sep 2010; living at Ballard, Monre Co, WV at
death.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 18 Mar 2015.
" Shirley Marie Lester Bishop
Birth 14 Apr 1924
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Sep 2010 (aged 86)
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Family Cemetery
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 14388140"

Additional Information Posted:
"Preceded in death by:
Parents: Loyd & Evelyn Green Lester
Husband: Ollie Bishop"


George W. England

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 722. Center Township,
page 013.
Listed as George Ingleand, age 6, born in KY, in household of father, Ruel England.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 262A,
Family #119/125.
Listed as George England; age 28; born in KY in Aug 1871; married 7 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 30; Line #139; WV Archives Website.
George W. England; age 30; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Mingo, Co, WV; married on 3 Jul
1902 in Mingo Co, WV; Hjla (sp?) Williams; age 22; born in Carter (Co, KY); living in Mingo Co, WV.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as George W. Enland; age 49; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as George England; age 59?; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #5995; WV Archives Web Site.
George England; age 65 yrs, 4 days; born on 14 Jan 1871(sic?, 1874) in Pike Co, KY; married;
husband of Hyler England; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Rural and Price Clay England; died on
18 Jan 1936 in Grace Hospital. Welch, McDowell Co, WV from pulmonary TB; buried on 22 Jan 1936
at Iaeger, WV; informant, Bill Gibson, Iaeger, WV.


Hila B. Williams

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Hila B. Enland; age 35; born in KY; married; in household of husband, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as Hila England; age 47; born in WV; married; in household of husband, George W. England.


Bertha England

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Bertha Enland; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as Bertha England; age 25; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.


Howard England

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Howard Enland; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as Howard England; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.


Arnold England

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Arnel Enland; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as Arnold England; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.


French England

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as French Enland; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as French England; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.


Riley England Sr

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 121B,
Family #310?/345. (image 45 of 46)
Listed as Riley England; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John H. England.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 220B;
Family #187/191.
Listed as Riley England; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, John H. England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1922); Page 210; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley England; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of J.H.
and Nancy F.; married on 25 May 1922 at Welch, WV; Lucille Nierman; age 21; born in OH; single;
living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ozark and Isabell.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 60A;
Image 49 of 57; Family #417/432.
Listed as Riley England; age 27; born in WV; married at 19; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Riley England; born on 3 Aug 1902; died on 14 Mar 1989; living at Gary, McDowell Co, WV at death;
SS# 234-12-7526; card issued in WV before 1951.
6. E-mail; 27 Apr 2008; Jackie Nierman Coleman; niece.
Riley England married Lucille Nierman; children were: Baby Ruth; Ellen; Riley, Jr; Orville Lee; Virginia
"Ginny"; Faye Stella and Nellie, twins. "Aunt Lucille is buried at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV


Lucille Mae Nierman

1. 1910 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Falls District; Longacre; taken on 6 Jun 1910; Page 67B;
Family #771/775.
Listed as Lucile Nearman; age 3; born in OH; in household of father, Ozark Nierman.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 220B;
Family #189/193.
Listed as Lucile Nearman; age 13; born in OH; in household of father, Ozark Nierman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1922); Page 210; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley England; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of J.H.
and Nancy F.; married on 25 May 1922 at Welch, WV; Lucille Nierman; age 21; born in OH; single;
living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ozark and Isabell.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 60A;
Image 49 of 57; Family #417/432.
Listed as Lucille England; age 24; born in OH; married at 17; in household of husband, Riley England.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lucille England; Born on 23 May 1906; died in Jul 1969; living at Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV at
death; SS #233-62-6704; card issued in WV in 1956.
6. E-mail; 27 Apr 2008; Jackie Nierman Coleman; niece.
Riley England married Lucille Nierman; children were: Baby Ruth; Ellen; Riley, Jr; Orville Lee; Virginia
"Ginny"; Faye Stella and Nellie, twins. "Aunt Lucille is buried at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV


Baby Ruth England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #10068; WV Archives Web Site.
Baby Ruth England; age 2 yrs, 4 mons, 9 days; born on 20 Apr 1931 at Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Riley and Lucille Nierman England; died on 29 Aug 1933 in Grace Hospital, Welch,
McDowell Co, WV from acute glanular nephritis; buried on 31 Aug 1933 at Big Sandy, WV; informant,
Riley England, Big Sandy, WV.
2. E-mail; 27 Apr 2008; Jackie Nierman Coleman; niece.
Riley England married Lucille Nierman; children were: Baby Ruth; Ellen; Riley, Jr; Orville Lee; Virginia
"Ginny"; Faye Stella and Nellie, twins. "Aunt Lucille is buried at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV


Lloyd England

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 256B; Family #114/117.
Listed as Laid England; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph England.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Family #180/184.
Listed as Loyd England; age 16; born in WV; laborer in lumber camp; in household of father, Joseph England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Loyd England; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of Joseph and Martha;
married on 27 Jun 1925 at Roderfield, WV; Claudie Rose; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of Phillip and Mirley.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #389/407.
Listed as Loyd England; age 24; born in WV; divorced; in household of brother, Troy England.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1933); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd England; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed (sic, divorced) miner; living at Hensley, WV;
son of Joseph and Martha; married on 29 Jul 1933 at Roderfield, Annie Church; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; daughter of ______ and Mazzie.


Anetta "Annie" Church

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 160A; Image
12 of 24; Family #314/359.
Listed as Anneta Church; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Preston R. Church.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1933); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd England; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed (sic?, divorced?) miner; living at Hensley,
WV; son of Joseph and Martha; married on 29 Jul 1933 at Roderfield, Annie Church; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; daughter of ______ and Mazzie.


Troy England Sr

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 256B;
Family #114/117.
Listed as Troy England; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph England.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy District; taken on 14 Jan
1920; Page 220A; Family #180/184.
Listed as Troy England; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph England.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Family #389/407.
Listed as Troy England; age 21; born in WV; single; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1930); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy England; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of Joe and
Martha; married on 3 May 1930 at Welch, WV; Stella Brown; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Henry and Della.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Troy England; born on 16 Aug 1909; died on 5 Nov 1989; last residence, Barbourville, Cabell Co, WV.


Stella Mae Brown

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1930); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy England; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of Joe and
Martha; married on 3 May 1930 at Welch, WV; Stella Brown; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Henry and Della.


Lola Mae England

1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #13611; WV Archives Web Site.
Lola Mae England; age 5 mons, 12 days; born on 6 Apr 1931; daughter of Troy and Stella Brown;
died on 18 Sep 1931 at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV from illio-colitis; buried on 20 Sep 1931; no
cemetery listed; informant, Troy England, Hensley, WV.