1 .1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 323A; Image 21 of 22; Family #184/186.
Listed as Walter Johnson, age 4 months; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Johnson.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 13 Jun 1900; Page 128B;
Family #168/176.
Listed as Walter W. Jonson; age 20; born in WV in 1880; single; printer; in household of father,
John Jonson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1904); Page 396; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter W. Johnson; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; printer; living at Welch, WV; son of
J.F. and Marinda J.; married on 3 Aug 1904 at Welch, WV; Bessie E. Beard; age 23; born in Pulaski
Co, VA; single; daughter of James E. and Victoria.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #5011; Welch, WV Draft Borad; 12 Sep 1918.
Walter Wallace Johnson; age 38; born on 13 Mar 1880; living at Welch, WV; manager of Welch
Sales Co; nearest relative, Bessie Elizabeth Johnson; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and
light hair.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Peggy (King) Dunning; 7 Sep 2012.
" Walter Wallace Johnson
Birth 13 Mar 1880
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Apr 1957 (aged 77)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 96651289"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1904); Page 396; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter W. Johnson; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; printer; living at Welch, WV; son of
J.F. and Marinda J.; married on 3 Aug 1904 at Welch, WV; Bessie E. Beard; age 23; born in Pulaski
Co, VA; single; daughter of James E. and Victoria.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Becky; 4 Aug 2009; maintained by Denise Drake Horton.
" Bessie Elizabeth Beard Johnson
Birth 5 Dec 1880
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 Sep 1958 (aged 77)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 40254730"Additional Information Posted:
"d/o James Beard & Victoria Albert"
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #195.
Listed as Valentine Acord, age 1, born in Mar 1899, in household of father,
Hiram Acord.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 261A, Family #49.
Listed as Valentine Acord, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Hiram K. Acord.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card 113.
Valentine Acord; age 19; born on 28 Mar 1899; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; nearest relative,
H.K. Acord; tall with stout build; blue eyes and Black hair; 12 Sep 1918.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 20/22 Jan 1920, Page 237A, Family #219.
Listed as Valentine Ackord, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, Hiram K. Acord.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 165B; Family #34/34.
Listed as Valentine Acord; age 30; born in WV; married at 26; in household of father, Hiram K. Acord.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Valentine Acord; born on 28 Mar 1899; died in Jun 1964; living in WV at death.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on _____1910; Page 220A;
Image 19 of 32; Family #200/215.
Listed as Margie Wright; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, James Wright.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 165B; Family #34/34.
Listed as Margie Acord; age 21; born in WV; married at 17; in household of father-in-law,
Hiram K. Acord.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margie Acord
[Margie Wright]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1908
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Aug 1996
Father: James V Wright
Mother: Martha Gentry
SSN: 234981508
Notes: 29 May 1973: Name listed as MARGIE ACORD"
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Margie Acord; born on 7 Jun 1908; died on 27 Aug 1996; living in WV at death.
5.Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margie Acord
Maiden Name: Wright
Birth Date: 1908
Birth Place: United States of America
Death Date: 1996
Death Place: United States of America
Cemetery: Palm Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: James V. Wright
Mother: Martha Wright
Spouse: Valentine Witcher Acord
Children: Josephine Morgan
James Clint Acord
Hiram M. Acord
Carrie Aveline Acord
Nellie Mae Dalton
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
Bio Posted
"Daughter of James "Jim" V. Wright (1876-1958) & Martha Gentry-Wright (1875-1966)."Sister of Andy Wright (Deceased), Sarah A. Wright-Aguilar (1901-1988), Lewis Mitchell Wright (1906-1989), Alice C. Wright-Acord (1911-1987), & James "Pleas" Wright (1913-2005).
"Married to Valentine Witcher Acord (1899-1964) on November 30, 1926 in Baileysville, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1926, Page 489, Application Date: November 29, 1926).
"Mother of Hiram M. Acord (1927-2002), James "Clint" Acord (1928-1977), Carrie A. Acord (1930-2008), Josephine Acord-Morgan (1932-2012), Charles Acord, Delano Acord, Ella "Sue" Acord-Vint-Hatfield, Emmaline "Emma" Acord-Jasper (Deceased), Nellie Mae Acord-Dalton (1942-2006), & Irene Acord-Reed."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 166A; Family #34/34.
Listed as Clinton Acord; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Hiram K. Acord.
2. "The Register herald'; Beckley, WV; Friday 6 Jun 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"CLEAR FORK — Carrie Aveline Acord, 78, of Clear Fork, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, following a long illness. "Born Feb. 27, 1930, at Crouch’s Farm, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Margie Wright Acord. "Carrie was a former seamstress for Belcher’s Cleaners in Oceana. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clint Acord and Hiram M. Acord; and two sisters, Mae Dalton and Emmaline Jasper. "Survivors include three brothers, Raymond Acord and his wife, Frances, of Dailey, Charles Acord and his wife, Flossie, of Lynco and Dean Acord and his wife, Wilma, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; three sisters, Josephine Morgan of Clear Fork, with whom she made her home, Ella Sue Vint of Man and Irene Reed and her husband, Donald, of Berea, Ky.; brother-in-law, Roger Dalton of Huddleston, Va.; and sister-in-law, Daphine Acord of Glen Fork. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. "Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Eddie Aliff Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol __(1927); Page 17; Line 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Omar Brooks; age 18; born in WV; single; miner; living at Emmet, WV; son of R.L. and
G.E. (Morgan) Brooks; married on 6 Apr 1927 at Emmet, WV; Hilda Jones; age 18; born
in WV; single; living at Christian, WV; daughter of Jake and Mary Jones.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Omar Brooks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1909
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Watertown, Codington, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Watertown, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Clean Eagle Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Hildia Irine Brooks
Household Members Age Relationship
Robert Omar Brooks 31 Self (Head)
Hildia Irine Brooks Wife "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 26 Jul 2012.
" Robert Omar Brooks
Birth 27 Nov 1909
Guyan, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Feb 1975 (aged 65)
Man, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94242924"Additional Information Posted:
"Beckley Post Herald
Beckley, WV
Monday, February 17, 1975RITES SET
FOR BROOKS
COAL MOUNTAIN
(RNS) — Robert Omar
Brooks. 65, died at 6:30
a.m. Sunday in a Man
hospital after a long illness.
Born Nov. 27, 1909, at
Guyan, he was a son of the
late Robert Lee and Ocie
Morgan Brooks.
Survivors include his
wife, Nora Ferrell Brooks;
two daughters, Mrs.
Glenda Miller and Mrs.
Louise Ratliff; both of Coal
Mountain; five brothers,
Clarence and Alfred; both
of Brenton, Bill of Belpre,
Ohio, Tom of Anston, Ala.,
and Alvin of High Point, N.C.;
one sister, Mrs. Agnes
Sauls of Huntington; two
stepdaughters, Mrs.
Sandra Addison and Mrs.
Lannie Rose, both of Coal
Mountain; 12
grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Evans and Evans
Funeral Directors Chapel at Oceana
with Rev. Wayne Rollins in charge.
Burial will be in Palm Memorial
Gardens at Matheny.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m.
today."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol __(1927); Page 17; Line 4; WV Archives Web Site.
Omar Brooks; age 18; born in WV; single; miner; living at Emmet, WV; son of R.L. and
G.E. (Morgan) Brooks; married on 6 Apr 1927 at Emmet, WV; Hilda Jones; age 18; born
in WV; single; living at Christian, WV; daughter of Jake and Mary Jones.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 26 Jul 2012.
" Hilda Jones Brooks
Birth 8 Mar 1910
Cashmere, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 May 1973 (aged 63)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94241137"Additional Information Posted:
"Hilda was a Cook at the Coal Mtn. Grade School in Coal Mtn., Wyoming Co. WV"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 30 June 2012.
" Louise Brooks
Birth 18 Feb 1935
Christian, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Feb 1936 (aged 11 months)
Braeholm, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94561435"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken onn 12/14/15 Jan 1920, Page 208A,
Family #70.
Listed as Alex E. Blankenship, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Eli F. Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Blankenship; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Mar 1929
at Baileysville, WV; Eva Miller; age 34; born in WV; living at Baileysville, WV.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 83A;
Family #188/199.
Listed as John (sic, Alex) Blankenship; age 20; born in WV; married at 19; farmer; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Elmer Blankenship; age 29; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; Blacksmith on road project; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #4.
Listed as Evie Miller, age 6, in household of father, Edward Miller.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 185B, Family #46.
Listed as Eva Miller, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac Edward Miller.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
James Miller; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J. H. and America; married on
1 Mar 1910 at residence of the bride; Evie Miller; age 16; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Ed and Amanda.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 137A;
Family #36/37.
Listed as Eva Adams; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James Adams.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Blankenship; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Mar 1929
at Baileysville, WV; Eva Miller; age 34; born in WV; living at Baileysville, WV.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 83A;
Family #188/199.
Listed as Eva Blankenship; age 35; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, John
(sic, Alex Elmer) Blankenship.
7. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Eva Blankenship; age 45; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John O. Blankenship.
8. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Eva Blankenship; born on 15 May 1894; died in Aug 1975 at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Katherine Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Alex Elmer Blankenship.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Lillia Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Alex Elmer Blankenship.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Big Branch, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page 181A,
Family #107.
Listed as Bernice Adams, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, King E. Adams.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 3 Aug 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"NEW RICHMOND - Bernice Elizabeth Hanks, 80, of New Richmond, formerly of Hanover, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, following a long illness. "She was born Sept. 24, 1926, at Lincoln, the daughter of the late King Edward Adams and Brookie Elizabeth Bailey Adams. "She was a graduate of the Rommery School for the Deaf and Blind. "She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Commodore Marshall Hanks; and three infant sisters, Hazel, Marie and Robbie Adams. "Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Hanks and wife, Debra, of Rockhouse and Jack M. Hanks and wife, Brenda, of Morristown, Tenn.; a brother, Jessie Adams and wife, Shirley, of Rockhouse; three grandchildren, Jack Hanks Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Steele of Lexington, N.C., and Samantha Hanks of Morristown; and a great-grandson, Justin Steele of Lexington, N.C. "Service will be noon today at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Iaeger, with the Rev. Gary Browning officiating. Burial will follow in Adams Cemetery, Rockhouse..."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 12 Jun 1900, page 261A, Family #94.
Listed as Martin F. Adams (sic, Miller), age 7, born in WV in Jun 1892, in household of father, James
H. Miller.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 218A, Family #76.
Listed as Martin F. Miller, age 9 (sic), born in WV, in household of father, James H. Miller.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Martin Adams; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Bud and ____; married on 4 Aug 1915 at Davy, WV; Bessie Dunigan; age 16; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.E. and Brookie.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #664; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Martin Adams; age 23; born on 13 Jun 1896 at Windom, WV; farmer; living at Windom, WV;
dependent wife and child; tall with medium build; brown eyes and dark hair.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Civilian Draft Registration.
Martin Adams; born on 13 Jun 1892 at Windom, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #6/6.
Listed as Martin Miller; age 26; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 45B; Family #163/177.
Listed as Martin Adams; age 33; born in WV; married at 18; coal loader in mine; head of household.
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy, Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36;
taken on 1 May 1940; Page 742A; Image 45 of 48; Household #366.
Listed as Martin Adams; age 45; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; miner; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2049; Apr 1942.
Martin Adams; age 50; born on 13 Jun 1892 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Davy, WV; employed by
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Co; Hemphill, WV; person who will always known address, Mrs. Bessie
Adams, Davy, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 27/28 Apr 1910, Page 244A, Family #146.
Listed as Bessie Dunnigan, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, James E. Dunnigan.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Martin Adams; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Bud and ____; married on 4 Aug 1915 at Davy, WV; Bessie Dunigan; age 16; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.E. and Brookie.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #6/6.
Listed as Bessie Miller; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Martin F. Adams.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 45B; Family #163/177.
Listed as Bessie Adams; age 29; born in WV; married at 14; in household of husband, Martin Adams.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy, Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36;
taken on 1 May 1940; Page 742A; Image 45 of 48; Household #366.
Listed as Bessie Adams; age 43; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Martin F.Miller Adams.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #6/6.
Listed as Troy Miller; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Martin F. Adams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 45B; Family #163/177.
Listed as Troy R. Adams; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Martin Adams.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 45B; Family #163/177.
Listed as Delphie Adams; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Martin Adams.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy, Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36;
taken on 1 May 1940; Page 742A; Image 45 of 48; Household #366.
Listed as Delpha Adams; age 14; born in WV; 2nd grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Martin F.Miller Adams.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy, Hensley Hollow; E.D. 24-36;
taken on 1 May 1940; Page 742A; Image 45 of 48; Household #366.
Listed as Billy Adams; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Martin F.Miller Adams.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #6/6.
Listed as Clarence Miller; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Martin F. Adams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 45B; Family #163/177.
Listed as Clarence T. Adams; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Martin Adams.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #1903; WV Archives Web Site.
Mr. Clarence Adams; age 24 yrs, 1 mon, 16 days; born on 9 Dec 1917 at Windom, WV; miner; living
at Clear Fork, WV; married; husband of Carrie Adams, age 20; son of Martin and Bessie Dunigan
Adams; died on 25 Jan 1942 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from fractured shull suffered
in mine accident on Jan 20, 1942 in Wyoming Co, WV; buried on 27 Jan 1942 in cemetery at Mariana,
WV; informant, Troy Adams, Clearfork, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165A, Family #23.
Listed as Carrie Belcher, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, James Belcher.
1. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year 1884.
Arthur Adams; born (_________) no date given, 1884 at North Spring, son of
Louisa Adams; reported by grandfather, Richard Stanley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1905); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur C. Adams; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Harrison and Louvicy; married on 13 Jan 1905 at the brides residence near Panther, WV; Lydia
Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Melvin and Mary.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 100B;
Family #114/116.
Listed as Arthur Adams; age 25; born in WV; married once for 6 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4518; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Arthur Clark Adams; age 33; born on 17 Dec 1884; coal miner for Lathrop Coal Co, Panther, WV;
nearest relative, Mrs. Lydia Adams, Panther, WV; medium height and build; brown eyes and Black
hair.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 178A;
Family #109/109.
Listed as Arthur Adams; age 45; born in WV; married at 24; coal loder in coal mine; head of
household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #921; Apr 1942.
Arthur Clark Adams; age 57; born on 17 Dec 1884 at Long Pole, McDowell Co, WV; living at Black
Eagle, Wyoming Co, WV; employed by Black Eagle Coal Co, Mullens, WV; person who will always
know address, Ethel Adams, wife, Corine, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1948); Page 155; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Clark Adams; age 63; born and living at Panther, WV; widowed; married on 16 Feb 1948 at
Iaeger, WV; Mead Trent; age 35; born at Baisden, WV; single; living at Panther, WV.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 010820; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Clark Adams; age 74; born on 17 Dec 1884 in McDowell Co, WV; married; living at Iaeger, WV;
miner; son of unknown parents; died on 23 Aug 1958 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
from heart disease; buried on 26 August 1958 at Mohawk, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 259B, Family #365.
Listed as Lydia Bailey, age 13, born in Mar 1887, in WV, in household of father, Melvin Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1905); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur C. Adams; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Harrison and Louvicy; married on 13 Jan 1905 at the brides residence near Panther, WV; Lydia
Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Melvin and Mary.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 100B;
Family #114/116.
Listed as Liddie Adams; age 23; born in WV; married once for 6 yrs; 3 children, 1 living; in household
of husband, Arthur Adams.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 178A;
Family #109/109.
Listed as Liddie Adams; age 43; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, Arthur Adams.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6671; WV Archives Web Site.
Lydia Adams; age 52; born at Mohawk, WV; married; wife of Arthur Adams, age 56; daughter of
Melvin and Mary (Blankenship) Bailey; died on 30 May 1941 at rural Long Pole, McDowell Co, WV
from skin cancer "in the pubic region"; buried on 1 Jun 1941 in the Long Pole Cemetery, Mohawk,
WV; informant, Roland Gable, Mohawk, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 100B;
Family #114/116.
Listed as Willie Adams; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Adams.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #2; WV Archives Web Site.
Halsey Lee Adams; age 21 days; born on 1 Jun 1919 in McDowell Co, WV; son of Arthur and Lydia
Bailey Adams; died on 22 Jun 1919 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV fromgastritis and enteritis caused
by improper diet, hild was artifically, bottle fed; no burial information; informant, F.G. Matney, Mohawk,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #1537; WV Archives Web Site.
Unnamed male Adams; age 1 day; born on 23 Apr 1920; son of Arthur C. and Lydia Bailey Adams;
died on 24 Apr 1920 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV from cerebral hemmorhage at birth; buried on 24
Apr 1920 at Panther.
1. 1880 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Martinsburg; taken on 19 Jun 1880; Page 578C; Family #240/240.
Listed as Wilmore Adkins; age 27; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Wilmond Adkins; age 49; born in Feb 1851 in KY; married 25 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Martinsburg; taken on 19 Jun 1880; Page 578C; Family #240/240.
Listed as Martha Adkins; age 24; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Wilmore Adkins.
2. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Martha Adkins; age 44; born in Oct 1855 in KY; married 25 yrs; 12 children, 10 living;
in household of husband, Wilmore Adkins.
3. (The death certificate of her son, Augustus "Gus" Adkins, lists her maiden name as Bean).
1. 1880 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Martinsburg; taken on 19 Jun 1880; Page 578D; Family #240/240.
Listed as Jesse Adkins; age 6; born in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
1. 1880 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Martinsburg; taken on 19 Jun 1880; Page 578D; Family #240/240.
Listed as Martin Adkins; age 4; born in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
1. 1880 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Martinsburg; taken on 19 Jun 1880; Page 578D; Family #240/240.
Listed as Walden Adkins; age 1; born in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Emma Adkins; age 17(sic); born in Dec 1878 (sic) in KY; in household of father, Wilmore
Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Annie Adkins; age 14; born in Nov 1885 in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Guss Adkins; age 12; born in Feb 1888 in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
2. Elliott Co, KY Death Certificate #32936; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Guss Adkins; age 30; born on 5 Jul 1888 in KY; farmer; married; son of Wilmore and Martha Bean
Adkins; died on 17 Nob 1918 at Devils Fork, Elliott Co, KY from the flu; buried on 20 Nov 1918 in
Adkins Graveyard, Lytten, KY; informant, Berry Winkleman, Lytten, KY.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Milford Adkins; age 7; born in Nov 1892 in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Fanny Adkins; age 4; born in May 1896 in KY; in household of father, Wilmond Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Cordi Adkins; age 1; born in Dec 1898 in KY; in household of father, Wilmond Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork; taken on (no date); Page 129B; Family #72/72.
Listed as Benjamin Adkins; age 16; born in Oct 1883 in KY; in household of father, Wilmore Adkins.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert Precinct; taken on 24 Apr 1910; Page 206B; Family #97/97.
Listed as Beny Adkins; age 25; born in WV; single; boarder; odd job laborer; in household of Ira
Snodgrass. (May not be the same Benny Adkins)
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #798; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Bennie Adkins; age 34; born on 9 Oct 1884; living at Herndon, Wyoming Co, WV; logger for Guyan
Lumber Co, Herndon, WV; nearest relative, Minta Adkins, Herndon, WV; medium height and build;
blue eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Precinct; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 183B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Beny Adkins; age 36; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 209B; Family #178/190.
Listed as Bennie Adkins; age 46; born in KY; married at 29; farmer; head of household.
6. Clark Co, OH; WW II Draft Registration Card #2427; Springfield, OH Draft Board; 26 Apr 1942.
Bennie Adkins; age 57; born on 18 Oct 1884 in Elliott Co, KY; living at 117 W. Columbia St,
Springfield, Clark Co, OH; employed by Wabash Cement Co, Osborn, Green Co, OH; person who will
always know address, Mrs, Minta Adkins (of same address); height 5' 9"; weight 155 lbs; blue eyes
and brown hair; light complexion.
1. 1920 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Precinct; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 183B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Minta Adkins; age 38; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Benjamin Adkins.
2. 1930 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 209B; Family #178/190.
Listed as Minta Adkins; age 38 (sic, 48); born in KY; married at 22; in household of husband,
Benjamin Adkins.
1. 1920 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Precinct; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 183B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Cordye Adkins; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.
1. 1920 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Precinct; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 183B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Rebie Adkins; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.
2. 1930 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 209B; Family #178/190.
Listed as Reba Adkins; age 16; born in KY; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.
1. 1920 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Precinct; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 183B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Byalis Adkins; age 2 yrs, 5 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.
2. 1930 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 209B; Family #178/190.
Listed as Bradis Adkins; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.
1. 1930 Census, Elliott Co, KY; Devils Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 209B; Family #178/190.
Listed as Martha Adkins; age 8; born in KY; in household of father, Benjamin Adkins.