McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Jesse Franklin Day

1. 1900 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Clifton Township; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Family #157/158.
Listed as Jessie Day, age 5 mons, born in NC in Nov 1899; in household of father, Thomas J. Day.
2. 1910 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Clifton Township; taken on 22/25 Apr 1910; Page 112A; Family #82/82.
Listed as Jesse Day, age 11, born in NC; in household of father, Thomas J. Day.
3. Ashe Co, NC; WW I Draft Registration Card #1219; 12 Sep 1918.
Jesse F. (Day, surname cut off); age 18; date of birth (not listed); farmer; nearest relative, T.J. D(Day,
surname cut off); slender build; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Devils Fork PO; taken on 3 Feb 1920; Page
173A; Family #156/157.
Listed as Jessie Day; age 20; born in NC; single (sic, married); boarder; carpenter for coal co; in
household of Ned Childers.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 236B;
Family #175/182.
Listed as Jess Day; age 31; born in NC; married at 19; coal miner; head of household.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Day; born on 5 Nov 1899; died in Jan 1966; living at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV at death.


Bonnie Wyatt

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Devils Fork PO; taken on 3 Feb 1920; Page
173A; Family #156/157.
Listed as Bonnie Day; age 26; born in NC; single (sic, married); boarder; in household of Ned Childers.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 236B;
Family #175/182.
Listed as Bonnie Day; age 32; born in NC; married at 21; in household of husband, Jesse Day.


Verner Vance Day

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 236B;
Family #175/182.
Listed as Verner Day; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse Day.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday 18 Oct 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Verner Vance Day, 89, of Glen Fork, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Heartland of Beckley following a long illness. " Sept. 22, 1919, in Ashe County, N.C., he was the son of the late Jesse and Bonnie Wyatt Day. "Mr. Day was a devoted charter member of Russell Missionary Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and trustee. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Local Union 7604 and the UMWA. He was retired from Kopperston No. 1 mine after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, gospel music and being with his family and friends. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Powers and Pauline Bailey; and three brothers-in-law, Hiram Acord, Oley Bailey and the Rev. Ancel Powers. "Survivors include two brothers, the Rev. Elmer Day and his wife, Hope, of Mocksville, N.C., and the Rev. Robert Day and his wife, Mary Ellen, of South Hill, Va.; a sister, Daphine Acord of Glen Fork; a special niece, Carol Lafferty and her husband, Ronnie, of Glen Fork, with whom he resided; 12 nephews; five nieces; a host of great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephew and nieces; and special caregiver, Linda Hawkins of Ravencliff. "A celebration of Verner?s life will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Lucian Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."


Blanche Day

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 236B;
Family #175/182.
Listed as Blanche Day; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse Day.


Hiram M. Acord

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 166A; Family #34/34.
Listed as Hiram Acord; age 3 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Hiram K. Acord.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram Acord; age 22; born and living at Oceana, WV; single; son of V.W. and Margie Acord; married
on 17 Dec 1949 at Glen Fork, WV; Eunice Daphine Day; age 17; born and living at Glen Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Jesse F. and Bonnie (Wyatt) Day.


Eunice Daphine Day

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram Acord; age 22; born and living at Oceana, WV; single; son of V.W. and Margie Acord; married
on 17 Dec 1949 at Glen Fork, WV; Eunice Daphine Day; age 17; born and living at Glen Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Jesse F. and Bonnie (Wyatt) Day.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Daphine Acord, 86, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Richmond.

"Born February 10, 1932 in Sabine,WV, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Day and Bonnie Wyatt Day.

"Daphine enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren. She was member of Russell Missionary Baptist Church and attended Bellemeade Baptist Church.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hiram Acord; a daughter, Jeanette Laxton; two grandsons, Ronnie Lafferty and Chucky Simon; three brothers, Verner Day, Rev. Elmer Day and Rev. Robert Day; two sisters, Blanche Powers and Pauline Bailey; a son-in-law, Ronnie Lafferty.

"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carol Lafferty of Glen Fork and grandchildren, Chris and Kim Brooks of Glen Fork, Alan and Angie Brooks of Glen Fork, Stephen Brooks of Glen Fork, Michael and Christy Laxton of Pineville, Matthew and Dana Laxton of Welch, Thomas Laxton and companion, Kristie Dorado of Brier Creek, David and Leanne Laxton of Rockview and Angie Simon of Myrtle Beach, SC; twenty- two great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren."


Oley Bailey

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 225B; Family #15.
Listed as Ola Barley; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Bailey.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 202A; Family #287.
Listed as Olie Bailey; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Bailey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Oley Bailey; age 24; born at Jesse, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of John and Piney Bailey;
married on 21 Jul 1944 at Glen Fork, WV; Pauline Day; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Jesse and Bonnie Day.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 May 2019.
" Oley Bailey
Birth 5 May 1919
Jesse, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Jun 2000 (aged 81)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Glen Fork Community Cemetery
Glen Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198984430 "


Pauline Day

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 236B;
Family #175/182.
Listed as Pauline Day; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse Day.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Oley Bailey; age 24; born at Jesse, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of John and Piney Bailey;
married on 21 Jul 1944 at Glen Fork, WV; Pauline Day; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Jesse and Bonnie Day.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 1 Jul 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"GLEN FORK — Pauline Bailey, 83, of Glen Fork, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007, at Sunbridge Pine Lodge, Beckley. "Born Feb. 15, 1924, at Egeria, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Bonnie Wyatt Day. "Mrs. Bailey was a member of Russell Missionary Baptist Church, Glen Fork. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oley Bailey; an infant son, Larry Ronald Bailey; and her twin sister, Blanch Powers. "Survivors include two sons, Rickey Bailey and his wife, Freda, of Glen Fork, who were her caregivers for many years, and Robert Bailey and his wife, Jean, of Fredericksburg, Va.; a sister, Daphine Acord of Glen Fork; three brothers, Verner Day of Glen Fork, the Rev. Elmer Day of Mocksville, N.C., and the Rev. Robert Day of South Hills, Va.; four grandchildren, Joey Bailey of Virginia Beach, Va., Johnathan Bailey of Glen Fork, Julie Thompson of Fredericksburg and Gloria Bailey of Daniels; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. "Service will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Revs. Darrell Stapleton and Ernest Francis officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Fork Community Cemetery..."


Robert James "Bob" Bailey

1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 23 Dec 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Robert “Bob” James Bailey, 62, of Fredericksburg, died at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, following a brief and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. "He was born Feb. 23, 1945, in the town of Glen Fork to the late Oley and Pauline Bailey. "He graduated from Glen Rogers High School in 1963 with statewide awards in auto mechanics. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat as well as the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement against hostile forces. "On June 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to Gloria Jean Moran of Oceana. In 1987, Robert moved with his wife and their two children to Fredericksburg to work at Ourisman Chevrolet in Marlow Heights, Md., where he faithfully labored for 20 years. "Robert’s life had long been defined by his commitment to Jesus Christ. He was a loyal husband and loving father. He was a man of great strength, courage and commitment both in his home and his church. Robert’s loyalty and strength was match-ed by a heart always willing to help someone in need. Countless people have benefited from his life throughout the years. Robert would be quick to give credit to God. He was a faithful member of Chancellor Baptist Church in Fredericksburg..." Robert is survived by his wife, Jean; his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Ste-phanie Bailey of Virginia Beach, Va.; his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Paul Thompson of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren, Jordyn, Grace, Nathan and Emerson, who all knew him as “Pappy” and were his greatest joy; and his brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Freda Bailey of Glen Fork. The three greatest attributes of Robert’s life were his strength, love and commitment. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Chancellor Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric F. Goforth officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before service at the church. Additional service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, with visitation one hour before service.


Ambrose Brown

1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township,taken on 5 Jul 1870; Page 590A; Family #43.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 1; in household of father, James R. Brown.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, taken on 7 Jun 1880; Page 527A; Family #47.
Listed as Ambrose Brown, age 11, born in WV; in household of father, James R. Brown.
3. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Ambros Brown; age 31; born in WV in Aug 1862; married 9 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 40; born in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Family #430/442.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 40; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article;
Page 177; Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Mary Margaret Browning

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Mary M. Brown; age 25; born in WV in Jun 1874; married 9 yrs; 5 children, all living;
in household of husband, Ambrose Brown.
2. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Elery L. Brown

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Elera L. Brown; age 6; born in WV in Oct 1893; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Elery Brown; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Julius W. Brown

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Julius L. Brown; age 4; born in WV in Nov 1895; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Julius Brown; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Oza R. Brown

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Ora R. Brown; age 2; born in WV in Mar 1898; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Oza Brown; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Oakey Brown

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Oakey Brown; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Lillian Brown

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Lillian Brown; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Selbert Brown

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Selbert Brown; age 1 yr, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.


Ola Mathers Brown

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Ola M. Brown; age 3mons; born in WV in Apr 1900; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Ola Brown; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose Brown.
3. Logan Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #703; Logan, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Ola M. Brown; age 18; born on 2 Apr 1900; living at Mallory; miner for Mallory Coal Co; nearest
relative, Ambrose Brown, Barboursville, WV; medium height and build; blue eyes and brown hair.
4. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ola Brown; born on 2 Apr 1900; died in Mar 1976; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death.


Anna Lucinda Johnston

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 266B, Family #44.
Listed as Annie Johnson, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Delbert Johnston.
2. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Ambrose Delbert Brown

1. Logan Co, WV Death Certificate #11881; WV Archives Web Site.
Ambrose Delbert Brown; age 7 yrs, 5 mons, 18 days; born on 21Dec 1929 at Mallory, Logan Co, WV;
living at Justice, Logan (sic, Mingo Co, WV); son of Ollie (sic, Ola) M. and Anna Johnson Brown; died
on 8 Jun 1937 in Mercy Hospital, Logan; Logan Co, WV of osteomylitis; buried on 9 Jun 1937 at
Christian, WV; informant, Ollie M. Brown, Justice, WV.


Earl Bee Toler

1. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Earl Toler; born on 25 Aug 1934; died on 4 Aug 2004; living at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV at death.


Joyce Evelyn Brown

1. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Evelyn Faye Toler

1. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Kevin Earl Toler

1. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article; Page 177.
Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Ambrose Brown

1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township,taken on 5 Jul 1870; Page 590A; Family #43.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 1; in household of father, James R. Brown.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, taken on 7 Jun 1880; Page 527A; Family #47.
Listed as Ambrose Brown, age 11, born in WV; in household of father, James R. Brown.
3. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 71A; Family #185/187.
Listed as Ambros Brown; age 31; born in WV in Aug 1862; married 9 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken abt 25 Jul 1910; Page 155B;
Family #142/154.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 40; born in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Family #430/442.
Listed as Ambrose Brown; age 40; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. " Heritage ofWyoming County West Virginia, 1995"; "Earl Bee and Joyce Brown Toler" article;
Page 177; Submitted by Joyce Toler.


Vanalia

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Family #430/442.
Listed as Vanalia Brown; age 40; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Ambrose Brown.


Vanalia

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Family #430/442.
Listed as Vanalia Brown; age 40; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Ambrose Brown.


James

1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Family #430/442.
Listed as James Brown (sic?); age 13; born in WV; in household of set-father?, Ambrose Brown.