1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 2.
William Mitchem married Susannah Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 53, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
William A. Mitchem, age 60, widowed, born in Montgomery Co, VA, married on
7 Aug 1877 Anna Jarles, age 45, born in (______) Co, VA.
Parents were not listed.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as William A. Mitchem, age 60, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. "Descendents of Elijah D. Meacham", familytreemaker.com.
Generation 2.
Jedediah Mitchem, son of Elijah and Elizabeth Smith Meacham, was born on 3
Aug 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA, died after 17 Mar 1856 in Tazewell Co, VA,
married; first, Joanna Smith on 13 Sep 1813 in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shorten and Lavina Smith; second, Elizabeth Lambert on 17 Mar 1856 in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Garrett and Rosanna Lambert.
William Mitchem married Susan Barns Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Mitchem, age 39, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jeddiah and Hannah Mitchem, married
on 6 May 1858 Susan Deal, age 40, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, daughter of David and
Matilda Barns. Married by John Cline.
8. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #2, page 541.
William Salyers, age 49, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Martin and Susan Salyers, married on 3 Sep
1897 Annie Mitchem, age 39, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Susie Mitchem
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as King Mitchem, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as James Mitchem, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as John Mitchem, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
( Maybe the same John Mitchem who married Rosanna B. Lambert on 31 March 1878
in Wyoming Co, WV)
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as John W. Mitchem, age 18, in household of father, William Mitchem.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 2.
William Mitchem married Susannah Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 53, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
William A. Mitchem, age 60, widowed, born in Montgomery Co, VA, married on
7 Aug 1877 Anna Jarles, age 45, born in (______) Co, VA.
Parents were not listed.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as William A. Mitchem, age 60, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. "Descendents of Elijah D. Meacham", familytreemaker.com.
Generation 2.
Jedediah Mitchem, son of Elijah and Elizabeth Smith Meacham, was born on 3
Aug 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA, died after 17 Mar 1856 in Tazewell Co, VA,
married; first, Joanna Smith on 13 Sep 1813 in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shorten and Lavina Smith; second, Elizabeth Lambert on 17 Mar 1856 in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Garrett and Rosanna Lambert.
William Mitchem married Susan Barns Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Mitchem, age 39, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jeddiah and Hannah Mitchem, married
on 6 May 1858 Susan Deal, age 40, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, daughter of David and
Matilda Barns. Married by John Cline.
8. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #2, page 541.
William Salyers, age 49, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Martin and Susan Salyers, married on 3 Sep
1897 Annie Mitchem, age 39, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Susie Mitchem
1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 102.
Richard Deal married Susan Barnes on 23 oct 1836 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Mitchem, age 39, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jeddiah and Hannah Mitchem, married on 6 May
1858 Susan Deal, age 40, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, daughter of David and Matilda Barns.
Married by John Cline.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 2.
William Mitchem married Susannah Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA
4. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as Susannah Mitchem, age 42, born in VA, in household of husband, William Mitchem.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as Susan Mitchem, age 53, in household of husband, William Mitchem.
6. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #2, page 541.
William Salyers, age 49, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Martin and Susan Salyers, married on 3 Sep 1897 Annie
Mitchem, age 39, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Susie Mitchem
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as Joaniah Mitchem, age 18, in household of father, William A.
Mitchem.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 2.
William Mitchem married Susannah Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 53, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
William A. Mitchem, age 60, widowed, born in Montgomery Co, VA, married on
7 Aug 1877 Anna Jarles, age 45, born in (______) Co, VA.
Parents were not listed.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as William A. Mitchem, age 60, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. "Descendents of Elijah D. Meacham", familytreemaker.com.
Generation 2.
Jedediah Mitchem, son of Elijah and Elizabeth Smith Meacham, was born on 3
Aug 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA, died after 17 Mar 1856 in Tazewell Co, VA,
married; first, Joanna Smith on 13 Sep 1813 in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shorten and Lavina Smith; second, Elizabeth Lambert on 17 Mar 1856 in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Garrett and Rosanna Lambert.
William Mitchem married Susan Barns Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Mitchem, age 39, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jeddiah and Hannah Mitchem, married
on 6 May 1858 Susan Deal, age 40, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, daughter of David and
Matilda Barns. Married by John Cline.
8. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #2, page 541.
William Salyers, age 49, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Martin and Susan Salyers, married on 3 Sep
1897 Annie Mitchem, age 39, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Susie Mitchem
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
William A. Mitchem, age 60, widowed, born in Montgomery Co, VA, married on
7 Aug 1877 Anna Jarles, age 45, born in (______) Co, VA.
Parents were not listed.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 2.
William Mitchem married Susannah Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as William Mitchem, age 53, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
William A. Mitchem, age 60, widowed, born in Montgomery Co, VA, married on
7 Aug 1877 Anna Jarles, age 45, born in (______) Co, VA.
Parents were not listed.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as William A. Mitchem, age 60, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. "Descendents of Elijah D. Meacham", familytreemaker.com.
Generation 2.
Jedediah Mitchem, son of Elijah and Elizabeth Smith Meacham, was born on 3
Aug 1794 in Montgomery Co, VA, died after 17 Mar 1856 in Tazewell Co, VA,
married; first, Joanna Smith on 13 Sep 1813 in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shorten and Lavina Smith; second, Elizabeth Lambert on 17 Mar 1856 in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Garrett and Rosanna Lambert.
William Mitchem married Susan Barns Deal on 6 May 1858 in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Mitchem, age 39, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Jeddiah and Hannah Mitchem, married
on 6 May 1858 Susan Deal, age 40, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, daughter of David and
Matilda Barns. Married by John Cline.
8. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #2, page 541.
William Salyers, age 49, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Martin and Susan Salyers, married on 3 Sep
1897 Annie Mitchem, age 39, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Susie Mitchem
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Vilaria Mitchem, age 59, in household of husband, William A.
Mitchem.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as Rees Mitchem, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as Reece Mitchem, age 29, head of household, a laborer.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, taken 11 May 1910, Pageton,
WV, Page 10A, Image 19, Family #75.
Listed as Reece Mitchem, age 60, born in WV, married 40 years, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Reese Mitchem; age 75; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Bill and Susie; married on 25 Jul 1918 at Paynesville, WV; Timy Lester; age 35; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Elijah and Lizzie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Martha Mitchem, age 26, born in NC, in household of husband, Reece Mitchem.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, taken 11 May 1910, Pageton,
WV, Page 10A, Image 19, Family #75.
Listed as Martha Mitchem, age 65, born in WV, married 40 years, no children,
in household of husband, Reece Mitchem.
1. 1850 Census, Scott Co, VA, taken on 17 Aug 1850, Page 402B, Family #710.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Franklin Rose.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Dicks Creek PO, taken on 20 Aug 1860, Page 142, Family #232.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 19, born in VA, in household of father, Francis Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #___(1867); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
Eli Rose; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
Frances and Franky Rose; married on 3 Jan 1867 at William Mitchem's; Matilda Mitchem; age 16;
born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Surilda
Mitchem.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 7, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #49.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 29, as head of household, a farm laborer.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 39, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Matilda, age 35 and children are also listed.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 55.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 59, born in Jun 1841 in VA, married, head of
household.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Page 219B, Family #193.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 68, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
8. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 241B,
Family #286.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 79, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV Deaths; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #8727.
Eli Rose; born on 20 June 1841 in Tazewell Co, VA; age 83, son of Franklin and Frankie Combs
Rose; farmer, married; died on 19 Jun 1924 at Davy, Browns Creek District, McDowell Co, WV of
"tumor in abdomin"; buried at Davy, WV.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as Matilda Mitchem, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Matilda Rose, age 35, in household of husband, Eli Rose.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 1.
Eli Rose, age 25 married on 3 Jan 1867 Matilda Mitchem, age 16.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 7, taken 19 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #49.
Listed as Matilda Rose, age 21, in household of husband, Eli Rose.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 55.
Listed as Matilda Rose, age 59, born in 1840 in VA, married, in household of
husband, Eli Rose.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Page 219B, Family #193.
Listed as Matilda Rose, age 69, born in WV, married 44 yrs, 10 children, 5 living, in household of
husband, Eli Rose.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 241B,
Family #286.
Listed as Tilda Rose, age 79, born in WV, in household of husband, Eli Rose.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 72A;
Family #129.
Listed as Tilda Rose; age 86; born in WV; widow; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #15648; WV Archives Web Site.
Matilda Rose; age 82 yrs, 7 mons, 10 days; born on 4 May 1851 in KY; widow; daughter of Bill
and Susan Barnes (sic, Matilda was born before William's marriage to Susan) Mitchell; died on
14 Dec 1933 in Welch emergency Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of burns; her "clothes caught
fire" by accident on 13 Dec 1933 at Davy; buried on 16 Dec 1933 in Davy, WV; informant, Liza
Rose, Davy, WV (daughter-in-law, wife of Eli Solomon Rose).
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Lewis G. Rose, age 11 months, in household of father, Eli Rose.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1879.
Lewis G. Rose was born on 23 Jun 1879 to Eli and Matilda Rose.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #7876.
Lillie Belle Rose; age about 51; married, living at Thorpe, WV; daughter of Eli and Tilda Mitchem;
wife of Thomas Rose; died on 5 Jun 1934 at Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV of uremia; buried on 7 Jun
1934 at Davy, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 55.
Listed as Huldy Jane Rose, age 15, born in Apr 1885 in WV, in household of
father, Eli Rose.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on30 Jul 1860, Page 130, Family #155.
Listed as Lewis Mitchem, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, William Mitchem.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 22, Family #140.
Listed as Lewis Mitchem, age 13, in household of father, William Mitchem.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 106.
Lewis Mitchem, age 19, born inMcDowell Co, WV, son of William and Susan
Mitchem, married on 28 Dec 1876 Louisa Vance, age 22, born in Russell Co, VA
daughter of John and Rinda Vance.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Sandy River Township, page 003.
Listed as Lewis Mitchem, age 25, as head of household.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #141
Listed as Lewis Mitchem, age 41, born in Oct 1858 in WV, head of household.
Louisa Elizabeth "Eliza" Vance
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The David Vance Family Article, page 252.
John and Marinda McKinney Mosley Vance had several children: John
(Confederate soldier), David, Rebecca, Nancy, Polly, Alexander, and twin
sisters, Louesa and Louisa
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 23 Aug 1860, Page 816, Family #387.
Listed as Louisa Vance, age 4, born in VA, twin, in household of father, John J. Vance.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, Grundy PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179A,
Family #80.
Listed as Lizza Vance, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, John J. Vance.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 106.
Lewis Mitchem, age 19, born inMcDowell Co, WV, son of William and Susan
Mitchem, married on 28 Dec 1876 Louisa Vance, age 22, born in Russell Co, VA
daughter of John and Rinda Vance.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 790.
Sandy River Township, page 003.
Listed as Louisa Mitchem, age 24, in household of husband, Lewis Mitchem.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #141
Listed as Louisa Mitchem, age 46, born in Apr 1854 in WV, in household of husband, Lewis
Mitchem.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 200A;
Family #230/239.
Listed as Eliza Mitchum; age 50; born in WV; widow; 10 children, 8 living; in household of son,
David Mitchem.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Rose; age 68; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Berwind, WV; son of
J. Pique and Sarah; married on 7 Apr 1914 at Berwind, WV; Lizzie Mitchem; age 58; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of John and Sarah Vance.
9. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920;
Page 227B; Family #245/247.
Listed as Liza Rose; age 64; born in WV; widow in household of son-in-law, John W.Lester.
10. McDowell Co, WV Death Records; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #731.
Eliza Rose, age 73 yrs, 9 mons, 14 days, born on 7 Apr 1853 in McDowell Co WV; daughter of
John and Rinda McKinney Vance; widow; died on 21 Jan 1927 of senility at Avondale, WV; buried
at Paynesville, WV on 23 Jan 1927.
11. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Liza Mitchem; born on 1 Apr 1853 (conflicts with 1900 Census year of birth); died on 21 Jan
1927; "Dates from courthouse records, daughter of John and Marinda McKinney Vance, wife of
Lewis Mitchem and Andy Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #141
Listed as Harvey? Mitchem, age 14, born in Apr 1886 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Mitchem.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #141
Listed as Robert Mitchem, age 6, born in Jun 1893 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Mitchem.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 200A;
Family #230/239.
Listed as Robert Mitchum; age 14; born in WV; in household of brother, David Mitchem.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; #10 Works; taken on 9 Feb 1920; Page 203A;
Image 61 of 70; 565/600.
Listed as Robert E. Mitchem; age 24; born in WV; single; coal miner; in household of brother,
G. Burbridge Mitchem.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #141
Listed as Sherd Mitchem, age 2, born in Jun 1897 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Mitchem.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Joel Gibson, age 37, born in KY, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 97.
Joel Gibson married on 5 Mar 1834 Rachel Diel (sic Deal) in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Rachel Gibson, age 30, in household of husband, Joel Gibson.
2. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 97.
Joel Gibson married on 5 Mar 1834 Rachel Diel (sic Deal) in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Jeremiah Gibson, age 12, in household of father, Joel Gibson.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 156.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 27.
Listed with two siblings, Richard and Cynthia.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Richard Gibson, age 10, in household of father, Joel Gibson.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 156.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 27.
Listed with two siblings, Cynthia and Jeremiah.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Cynthia Gibson, age 7, in household of father, Joel Gibson.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 156.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 27.
Listed with two siblings, Richard and Jeremiah.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 42. May have been the Cynthia
Gibson who married C.T. Scott on 25 March 1868 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as Conally Gibson, age 5, in household of father, Joel Gibson.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 895, page 281.
Listed as James E. Gibson, age 7 months, in household of father, Joel Gibson.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 210.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 36.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 3, Family #24.
Listed as William Belcher, age 18, in household of father, Benjamin Belcher.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 104.
William Belcher, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA married on 19 Mar 1875
Susan Lambert, age 23, born in McDowell Co, WV
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as William Belcher, age 28, head of household.
5. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
William Randolph Belcher was born in 1852.
6. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as William R. Belcher, age 48, born in Apr 1852 in WV, farmer, head
of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 736, page 268B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 157.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 27.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 3, Family #23.
Listed as Susannah Lambert, age 22, in household of father, Samuel Lambert.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 104.
William Belcher, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA married on 19 Mar 1875
Susan Lambert, age 23, born in McDowell Co, WV
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Susannah Belcher, age 31, born in VA, in household of
husband, William Belcher. Mother, Rebecca Lambert, age 68, widow, is
also in this household.
6. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as Susana Belcher, age 51, born in Aug 1848 in WV, married 25 years,
7 children, 7 living, in household of husband, William R. Belcher.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Martela L. Belcher, age 5, in household of father, William
Belcher.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Thomas K. Belcher, age 2, in household of father, William
Belcher.
Twin of John Columbus Belcher.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as John Columbus Belcher, age 2, in household of father, William
Belcher.
Twin of Thomas K. Belcher.
2. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as John C. Belcher, born in Sep ???? (can not read year), in
household of father, William R. Belcher.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 764.
Elkhorn District, page 001.
Listed as Sarah A. Belcher, age 6 months, in household of father, William
Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as Manuel Belcher, born in Aug 1881, in WV, in household of father,
William R. Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as Jameson Belcher, born in Sep 1883, in WV, in household of father,
William R. Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Lewis Co, WA; Klickitat District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page
175B, Family #115.
Listed as Lucinda? Belcher, born in Oct 1885, in WV, in household of father,
William R. Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 23 Aug 1850; Page 269A; Image 111 of 213;
Family# 142/142.
Listed as John Belcher; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, William F. Belcher.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (now WV); District 13; Tug River PO; taken on 6 Aug 1860; Page 135;
Image 31 of 41; Family #185/185.
Listed as John Belsher; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, William F. Belcher.
3. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", page 99.
Married first, Cynthia Lambert, second Winnie Mullins.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, Lawrence L. Belcher Article, page 7.
Lawrence L. Belcher, born 30 July 1884, was son of John Turner and Cynthia
"Winnie" Lambert Belcher.
This Cynthia could be the daughter of Samuel Lambert, RIN 2564.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as head of hosuehold, age 36, born in VA
Also listed is wife: Cynthia, age 30, and children, William T., age 9,
Paris, age 7, Peggy Jane, age 5, and Laura Ann, age 2.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 4.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 123.
John T. Belcher, married on 12 Mar 1870 Sintha Lambert.
Lambert. Born in Tazewell Co, VA; parents were William and Polly Belcher.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 5, Family #39.
Listed as John Belcher, age 25, as head of household.
8. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 114B, Family
#681.
Listed as John Belcher, age 56, born in May 1844, head of household. Married
nine years to Winnie (Mullins).
9. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 38.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 123.
John F. (sic T.) Belcher, age 47, widowed, born in VA, son of William
and Mary Belcher, married on 11 Jun 1891 Winnie Mullins, age 31, born in WV,
daughter of William and Rachel Mullins.
10. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
John Turner Belcher born 2 May 1844 in Tazewell Co, VA; died 31 Aug 1905.
11. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
John Turner Belcher; born on 2 May 1844; died on 31 Aug 1905; "Son of William Floyd Belcher, Jr and
Polly Milam".
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 736, page 268B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 157.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 27.
3. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", page 99.
John Turner Belcher married first, Cynthia Lambert, second Margaret Mullins.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, Lawrence L. Belcher Article, page 7.
Lawrence L. Belcher, born 30 July 1884, was son of John Turner and Cynthia
"Winnie" Lambert Belcher.
This Cynthia could be the daughter of Samuel Lambert, RIN 2564.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed in hosuehold of husband John T. Belcher, age 30, born in VA
Children, William T., age 9, Paris, age 7, Peggy Jane, age 5, and Laura Ann,
age 2.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 4.
John Belcher married on 12 Mar 1870 Sintha Lambert.
Born in Tazewell Co, VA; parents were Samuel and Rebecca Lambert.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 5, Family #39.
Listed as Syntha Belcher, age 20, in household of husband, John Belcher.
8. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Cynthia Lambert born 2 Jan 1852; died 24 Apr 1891.
9. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Cynthia Lambert Belcher; born on 2 Jan 1852; died on 24 Apr 1891; "Daughter of Samuel Lambert"
buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
John Laben Belcher; born on 3 Nov 1880; died on 21 Apr 1904; "Son of John Turner Belcher and Cynthia
Lambert (fell off ladder)"
1. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Amanda Belcher; born on 16 May 1889; died on 16 Feb 1898; "Daughter of John Turner and Cynthia
Lambert Belcher, burned, played too close to fire", buried here.