1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 749, page 269B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 32.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 126.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, page 14. Married second Margaretta Jane
Cartwright.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", pages 98/99.
Does not mention second marriage to M. Jane Cartwright.
Son of William Floyd and Sarah Kingrey Belcher, Sr.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as Tobias Belcher, age 59, head of household, born in VA.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Tobias Belcher, age 46, as head of household, a farmer.
8. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 26.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Tobias Belcher, age 60, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of William M.
Belcher, married on 14 Feb 1887 Jane Cartwright, age 56, born in Logan Co,
WV, daughter of Moses and Clary Cartwright.
9. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #205.
Listed as Tobias Belcher, age 81, widowed, in household of son-in-law,
Ballard P. Byrd.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 749, page 269B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 32.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 126.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, page 14. Married in 1845, Died at Bottom
Creek.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", pages 98/99.
Does not mention second marriage of husband, Tobias, to M. Jane Cartwright.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as Margaret Belcher, age 55, born in VA, in household of husband,
Tobias Belcher.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Margaret Belcher, age 40, in household of husband, Tobias Belcher.
8. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Margaret "Peggy" Milam was daughter of John and Barbara Shrader Milam.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as Tobias Belcher, age 9, born in WV, in household of father,
Tobias Belcher.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Unnamed male Belcher, age 3 months, in household of father, Tobias
Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 749, page 269B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 32.
Married Charlotte Lusk on 5 Oct 1871 in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. "Welch and Its People", Marino, page 14.
4. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 24.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
Married Charlotte Lusk.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as John Belcher, age 35, as head of household, married; however, his
wife is not listed. Only his children Pegga, age 7, and Clerra, age 5, are
listed.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as John Belcher, age 23, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charlotte Lusk search, 3 Sep 2001, submitted by
jejlusk@aol.com
Charlotte Lusk first married John M. "Doc" Belcher on 5 Oct 1861 in Wyoming
Co, WV; second, Joseph before 1880.
1. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1880, Evans, page 62. She married John Belcher,
age 25, born in Wyoming Co, VA, son of Tobais and Margaret (______) Belcher.
Married on 5 Oct 1871.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Floyd Lusk.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
Married John Belcher.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1855.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Joes Branch PO; taken 8 Sep 1870;
Page 560A; Image 3 of 11; Family #16/16.
Listed as Charlotte Lusk; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Floyd Lusk.
6. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charlotte Church; born on 21 Apr 1855; died on 20 Sep 1938; buried in Lusk
Cemetery, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #4.
Listed as Charlotte Church, age 41, in household of husband, Joseph Church.
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 21 Apr 1910;
Page 196A, Family #22.
Listed as Charlotte Church, age 54, born in WV, married 2?/3? times for 20
years, 8 children, 6 living, farmer, head of household.
10. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
Gales henderson Duncan; age 56; born in Floyd Co, VA; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Thomas
and Eunice; married on 5 Oct 1911 at Pineville, WV; Charlotte Lusk; age 55; born and living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Floyd and Clarasa,
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 749, page 269B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 32.
Married Charlotte Lusk on 5 Oct 1871 in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. "Welch and Its People", Marino, page 14.
4. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 24.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
Married Charlotte Lusk.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as John Belcher, age 35, as head of household, married; however, his
wife is not listed. Only his children Pegga, age 7, and Clerra, age 5, are
listed.
7. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as John Belcher, age 23, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charlotte Lusk search, 3 Sep 2001, submitted by
jejlusk@aol.com
Charlotte Lusk first married John M. "Doc" Belcher on 5 Oct 1861 in Wyoming
Co, WV; second, Joseph before 1880.
1. 1870 Census, Wymoing Co, WV, Barkers Ridge, taken 8 Sept 1870, Family 1.
Listed as Tenias Bell. This is an error. This must be Christina.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 693.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 007
Listed in household of father, Samuel Bell, age 18.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 8.
John Belcher (of Tobe), age 32, born in Tazewell Co, VA, a resident of
McDowell Co, WV, married on 31 May 1881 Christina Bell, born in Tazewell Co,
VA.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Henry Hunt.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1854.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 23.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, W.G. "Squire" Hunt Article, page 23.
Is this the same W. G. Hunt? This Hunt married Christine Belcher. They had a
son, John Henry. Also mentioned that this W. G. Hunt had a brother named
John Henry Hunt.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 5.
William Hunt, age 19, married Christina Belcher, age 21, on 20 Jul 1872.
Marriage Record Book 1, page 104 (73).
He was born in Wyoming Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Henry and Sarah Hunt.
Her parents were Tobias and Margaret Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 749, page 269B.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 32.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Christina Belcher, age 20, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 5.
William Hunt, age 19, married Christina Belcher, age 21, on 20 Jul 1872.
Marriage Record Book 1, page 104 (73).
He was born in Wyoming Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Henry and Sarah Hunt.
Her parents were Tobias and Margaret Belcher.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 013.
Listed as Christina Hunt, age 27 (sic), married, born in VA, head of
household.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as Christinia Hunt, age 51, born in VA, in household of husband,
William G. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as William Owen Hunt, age 18, in household of father, William G.
Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as John H. Hunt, age 15, in household of father, William G. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as Lewis F. Hunt, age 13, in household of father, William G. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as Isaac Hunt, age 10, in household of father, William G. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 127B, Family 160.
Listed as George S. Hunt, age 7, in household of father, William G. Hunt.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Henry Hunt.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 23.
4. "Welch and Its People", Marino, W.G. "Squire" Hunt Article, page 23.
W. G. Hunt married Christine Belcher. They had a
son, John Henry. Also mentioned that this W. G. Hunt had a brother named
John Henry Hunt. Is this the same John H. Hunt? This John Hunt married
Elizabeth Belcher.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 5.
John H. Hunt, age 21, married Elizabeth Belcher, age 21, on 18 Nov 1871.
Marriage Record Book 1, page 102 (71).
Both were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Henry and Sarah Hunt.
Her parents were Tobias and Peggy Belcher.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 013.
Listed as John H. Hunt, age 28, as head of household, a farmer.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #6.
Listed as John A. Hunt, age 50, born in WV in April 1850, married 30 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Isabell Belcher, age 19, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 5.
John H. Hunt, age 21, married Elizabeth Belcher, age 21, on 18 Nov 1871.
Marriage Record Book 1, page 102 (71).
Both were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
His parents were Henry and Sarah Hunt.
Her parents were Tobias and Peggy Belcher.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 013.
Listed as Elizabeth Hunt, age 28, in household of husband, John H. Hunt.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #6.
Listed as Elizabeth Hunt, age 49, born in WV in Jul 1850, married 30 yrs, 14 children, 12 living, in household of
husband, John H. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #6.
Listed as Rush Hunt, age 14, born in WV in May 1886, in household of father, John H. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #6.
Listed as Rosa B. Hunt, age 10, born in WV in Apr 1890, in household of father, John H. Hunt.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #6.
Listed as Liza J. Hunt, age 6,born in WV in May 1894, in household of father, John H. Hunt.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, , taken on 19/20 Apr 1910, Page 237A, Family #20.
Listed as Liza Hunt, age 16, born in WV, in household of brother, James Hunt.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as James Belcher, age 17, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
3. "Raleigh Co, WV; Marriages 1850-1911; Ronald R. Turner.
James Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; married on 7 Jan 1878 in Raleigh Co, WV;
Louisa Harriett Hunt; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn Township, page 004.
Listed as James F. Belcher, age 28, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B,Family #12.
Listed as James Belcher, age 48, born in WV in May 1852, amrried 22 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
6. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
James Floyd Belcher was born on 10 May 1851; died on 27 Feb 1941.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
James F. Belcher; born on 10 May 1851; died on 27 Feb 1941; buried in Morgan
Family Cemetery, Elk Lick, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, , taken on 19/20 Apr 1910, Page 237B,
Family #28.
Listed as James N. Belcher, age 58, born in WV, married 30 yrs, farmer, head of household.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12/14/15 Jan 1920, Page 207B,
Family #67.
Listed as James F. Belcher, age 67, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164A, Family #6.
Listed as James F. Belcher, age 77, born in WV, in household of son-in-law, George L. Morgan.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Henry Hunt.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 23.
3. Is this Louisa Hunt, RIN 3736, daughter of Henry Hunt?
Yes, strongly believe it is. She was listed in the 1900 Census next to Henry
Hunt. See Ref #6.
5. "Raleigh Co, WV; Marriages 1850-1911; Ronald R. Turner.
James Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; married on 7 Jan 1878 in Raleigh Co, WV;
Louisa Harriett Hunt; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn Township, page 004.
Listed as Luvisa H. Belcher, age 22, in household of husband, James F. Belcher.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B,Family #12.
Listed as Louisa H. Belcher, age 42, born in WV in Oct 1857, married 22 yrs, 9 children, 8 living, in
household of husband, James Belcher.
7. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Nov 1890-Nov 1902, Haga, page 39.
Jacob Jenny, age 23, married on 12 Jan 1895 Rebecca Ann Belcher, age 16,
daughter of James F. and Louisa Harriett Belcher.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Louisa H. Belcher; born on 16 Oct 1857; died 29 Feb 1940; buried in Morgan
Family Cemetery, Elk Lick, Wyoming Co, WV.
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, , taken on 19/20 Apr 1910, Page 237B,
Family #28.
Listed as Louisa Belcher, age 53, born in WV, married 30 yrs, 10 children, 6 living, in household of
husband, James F. Belcher.
10. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12/14/15 Jan 1920, Page 207B,
Family #67.
Listed as Luiza H. Belcher, age 62, born in WV, in household of husband, James F. Belcher.
11. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164A, Family #6.
Listed as Eliza (sic) Morgan, age 72, born in WV, in household of son-in-law, George L. Morgan.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn Township, page 004.
Listed as John Henry Belcher, age 2 months, in household of father, James F.
Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B,Family #12.
Listed as James F. Belcher, age 10, born in WV in May 1890, in household of father, James Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B,Family #12.
Listed as Pearle E. Belcher, age 8, born in WV in May 1892, in household of father, James Belcher.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, , taken on 19/20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #28.
Listed as Pearl Belcher, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, James F. Belcher.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as William Belcher, age 15, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed in household of brother John T. Belcher, age 25, born in VA.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", age 16.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 110.
William Belcher, age 27, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and
Margarett married on 14 Mar 1881 Crerra England, age 20, born in McDowell
Co, WV, daughter of Sherdon and Sarah England.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as William Belcher, age 48, head of household.
6. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
William Belcher born 1854; died 11 Oct 1923.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B, Family #11.
Listed as William Belcher, age 56, born in WV, married 30 yrs, farmer, head of household.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 206B, Family #48.
Listed as William Belcher, age 64, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 3, Family #14.
Listed as Clarissa England, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
Sherwood England.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 776.
Elkhorn Township, page 014.
Listed as Clarry England, age 19, in household of father, Sherwood England.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", age 16.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 110.
William Belcher, age 27, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and
Margarett married on 14 Mar 1881 Crerra England, age 20, born in McDowell
Co, WV, daughter of Sherdon and Sarah England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as Clary Belcher, age 40, in household of husband, William Belcher.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B,
Family #11.
Listed as Clara Belcher, age 50, born in WV, married 30 yrs, 9 children, 8 living, in household of
husband, William Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as Salie Belcher, age 17, in household of father, William Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as Marthy Belcher, age 10, in household of father, William Belcher.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B, Family #11.
Listed as Martha Belcher, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as William Belcher, Jr, age 8, in household of father, William
Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as Rebecca Belcher, age 6, in household of father, William Belcher.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B, Family #11.
Listed as Becca Belcher, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 206B, Family #48.
Listed as Rebecca Belcher, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 132B, Family 260.
Listed as Hobart Belcher, age 4, in household of father, William Belcher.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B, Family #11.
Listed as Hulbert Belcher, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 206B, Family #48.
Listed as Hulbert Belcher, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236B, Family #11.
Listed as Christina Belcher, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 206B, Family #48.
Listed as Teenia Belcher, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, William Belcher.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed in household of brother John T. Belcher, age 23, born in VA.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Isaac Belcher, age 13, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Isaac Belcher, age 32, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and
Peggy Belcher, married on 16 Jul 1888 Cynthy Webb, age 22, born in Wyoming
Co, WV, daughter of Surilda Webb.
5. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Isaac A. Belcher born 10 Oct 1856; died 1897.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 57.
Listed in household of George Webb, age 9, born in VA.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #77.
Listed as Cynthia Webb, age 18, in household of mother, Surilda Webb.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Isaac Belcher, age 32, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and
Peggy Belcher, married on 16 Jul 1888 Cynthy Webb, age 22, born in Wyoming
Co, WV, daughter of Surilda Webb.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 69.
Boyd Burks, age 23, married on 13 May 1896 Cynthia Belcher, age 34.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 266
Listed as Cynthy Burks, age 38, in household of husband, Boyd Burks.
6. 1910 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Springfield District; taken on 27 April 1910; Page 226B; Family #104.
Listed as Cynthia Burks; age 47; born in WV; married twice, last time for 13 yrs; 13 children, 4 living;
in household of husband, Boyd Burks.
7. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 5/7 Jan 1920; Page 6A;
Family #510.
Listed as Cynthia Burks; age 58; born in WV; in household of husband, Boyd Burks.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page119B;
Family #586.
Listed as Cynthia Burks; age 68; born in WV; married at 32; in household of husband, Boyd Burks.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #2163; WV Archives Web Site.
Cynthia Burks; age 70 yrs, 9 mons, 5 days; born on 23 May 1862 in Wyoming Co, WV; married; wife
of Boyd Burks; daughter of "Not known" father and Shrilda Webb; living at Maitland, WV; died on
28 Feb 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV of "chronic interstitial nephritis"; buried on 2 Mar 1933 at
Kimball, WV; informant, Boyd Burks, Maitland, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth bowen; 21 Sep 2012; maintained by Virginia
Jenny Finley.
" Cynthia Webb Belcher-Burks
Birth 23 May 1862
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Feb 1933 (aged 70)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rock House Cemetery
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Cynthia Webb married Isaac Belcher Sr. on July 28, 1888. Info located on the 1888 Register of marriages within the County of McDowell WV. Her name is spelled Cinthy."Cynthia's second husband was Boyd Burks, they were married on the 13th day of May in 1896. She was the daughter of Shrilda Webb.
"Isaac Belcher Sr. & Cynthia Webb's children:
"Isaac Belcher Jr. b. June 12, 1888 in McDowell Co., WV. Died July 21, 1963, McDowell Co., Welch, WV. Source: Obit
"Christenia Belcher b. June 15,1890 in Wyoming Co., WV. Source: WV Vital Research Records page 121 line #1561 in Register of Births. (Recorded as 3rd child for Sinthia)
"No Name – Girl Belcher (hurt by fall) b. Oct 16,1892 in Wyoming Co., WV. Source: WV Vital Research Records page 121 line #1567 in Register of Births.(Recorded as 4th child for Sinthia)
"William Owen Belcher b.Oct 15, 1894 in Wyoming Co., WV. Source: WV Vital Research Records page 121 line #1565 in Register of Births. (Recorded as 5th child for Sinthia)
"Cynthia also raised the two children of Isaac Belcher and Elsie Rose their names are Peggie Belcher and Lewis Dean Belcher (my great grandfather)."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 266
Listed as William Belcher, age 7, in household of step-father, Boyd Burks.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 436.
Children of Johnson and Eliza Jane Byrd were: Ballard P.(married Arminta
Belcher), Nora (married James
Lambert), Millie J. (married first Ken Lambert, second Johnson Brooks, died
in 1964), Stephen Curtis (married Rosa Walls of NC), Walton (married Rosa
Brinegar), Ben (married Emma Blevins), Etta (married R. Moses Adams), Linda
(married Booker Tolliver), Anthony ( married Etta Tolliver), and Houston
(married Emma Hawley).
2. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 23. Married Ballard Preston
Bird, age 20, born in Wyoming Co, VA, son of Johnson and Jane (_______) Byrd,
on 23 Jan 1895.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 24, Haga, page 14.
Ballard Byrd, age 20, son of Johnson and Jane Byrd, married on 23 Jan
1895 Arminta Belcher, age 26, born in McDowell Co, VA, daughter of Tobias
and (_______) Belcher.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 699
Center Township, page 009
Listed as Ballard P. Byrd, age 6, in household of father, Johnson Byrd.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #205.
Listed as Ballard P. Byrd, age 26, head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 216A, Family #43.
Listed as Ballard P. Byrd, age 36, born in WV, married 15 yrs, retail merchant, head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #406; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Ballard Preston Byrd; age 44; born on 19 Mar 1874; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; merchant;
nearest relative, Arminta Byrd, Pineville, WV; medium height and build; blue eyes and brown hair.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 23. Married Ballard Preston
Bird, age 20, born in Wyoming Co, VA, son of Johnson and Jane (_______) Byrd,
on 23 Jan 1895..
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as Arminda Belcher, age 21, born in VA, in household of father,
Tobias Belcher.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 436.
Children Of Johnson and Eliza Jane Byrd were: Ballard P.(married Arminta
Belcher), Nora (married James
Lambert), Millie J. (married first Ken Lambert, second Johnson Brooks, died
in 1964), Stephen Curtis (married Rosa Walls of NC), Walton (married Rosa
Brinegar), Ben (married Emma Blevins), Etta (married R. Moses Adams), Linda
(married Booker Tolliver), Anthony ( married Etta Tolliver), and Houston
(married Emma Hawley).
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 24, Haga, page 14.
Ballard Byrd, age 20, son of Johnson and Jane Byrd, married on 23 Jan
1895 Arminta Belcher, age 26, born in McDowell Co, VA, daughter of Tobias
and (_______) Belcher.
6. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Arminta Belcher, age 12, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #205.
Listed as Arminta Byrd, age 44, in household of husband, Ballard P. Byrd.
8. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Arminta Belcher born 28 Dec 1857; died 1922.
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 216A, Family #43.
Listed as Arminta Byrd, age 53, born in WV, married 15 yrs, 3 children, 2 living, in
household of husband, Ballard P. Byrd.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
Born 30 Apr 1860 married Peggy Jane Belcher. He died 28 Apr 1929.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, age 10, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, age 20, born in VA, in household of father,Tobias Belcher.
4. "Marriage records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Lewis Belcher, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and Margaret
Belcher, married on 22 Apr 1887 Margaret Jane Belcher, age 17, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Andy and Sarah Belcher.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", page 97.
Lewis Edward Belcher, born 1860, son of Tobias and Peggy Milam Belcher,
married Margaret J. Belcher.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, age 41, head of household.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Huges, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910,
Page 235B, Family #148.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, Sr; age 51; born in WV; married 23 yrs; farmer, head of household.
8. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Maitland, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 6B,
Family #518.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, Sr, age 66, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #7526; WV Archives Web Site.
Louis Belcher; age 70, estimated; born at Kimball, WV; retired farmer; married, husband of
Margaret Belcher; son of Tobias and ? Milem Belcher; died on 28 Apr 1929 at Welch, WV; buried
on 30 Apr 1929 in Belcher Mt Cemetery, near Kimball, WV; informant was W.I. Belcher (son) of
Superior, (McDowell Co), WV.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", page 97.
Married Lewis Edward Belcher, born 1860, son of Tobias and Peggy Milam
Belcher.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Elkhorn Township, page 013.
Listed as Margaret Belcher, age 11, in household of father, Andrew
Belcher.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 5, Family #40.
Listed as Margaret Belcher, age 1, in household of father, Andrew
Belcher.
4. "Marriage records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Lewis Belcher, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and Margaret
Belcher, married on 22 Apr 1887 Margaret Jane Belcher, age 17, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Andy and Sarah Belcher.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as Marthy Belcher, age 30, born in 1870 in WV, married 16 years, 9
children, 6 living; in household of husband, Lewis Belcher.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Huges, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910,
Page 235B, Family #148.
Listed as Margaret Belcher; age 40; born in WV; married 23 yrs; 12 children, 6 living, in household
of husband, Lewis E. Belcher.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Maitland, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 6B,
Family #518.
Listed as Peggy Belcher, age 50, born in WV, in household of husband, Lewis E. Belcher.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6660; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs Margaret Belcher; age 64 yrs, 1 mon, 10 days; born on 7 Apr 1867 (sic?, 1869?)at Big Four
(McDowell Co), WV; retired housekeeper; widow; daughter of Andy and Sally Belcher; died
on 17 May 1931, WV of cancer of tongue; buried on 18 May 1931at Kimball, WV; informant was
W.I. Belcher (son) of Kimball, WV.
1. E-mail, iona@wzrd.com, Iona Belcher, 9 Jul 2000.
"The 206th Golden Genealogy of the William Floyd Belcher, Sr. Family", Dwayne
G. Belcher.
Her husband is a Belcher; descending from William Floyd, Tobias, Lewis and
William Iaeger Belcher, his father.
Children of Lewis and Margaret Belcher: Eliza, born in 1887, married Leonard
England; William Iaeger, born 26 Jun 1894, at Kimball, WV, died 15 Jun 1957
at Havaco, WV, married Bernice Opal Day on 7 Sep 1922 at Kimball, WV; Laura
Belcher, born 1895, died at abt 13; Lewis Edward, Jr, born 1897, married
Leona Ethel Lane, born in 1901, four children; John Andrew, born in
1899, married Mary L. Workman, five children; Floyd, born 1900, married Cora
Mullins, three children; Ayer, bor 1904, died 1973, married Myrtle Sixton,
five children; and Leonard Belcher, born 7 Jul 1090, married Virgie Frances
Lane, three children.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as Jane Belcher, age 13, born in 1887 in WV, in household of father,
Lewis Belcher.
1. E-mail, iona@wzrd.com, Iona Belcher, 9 Jul 2000.
"The 206th Golden Genealogy of the William Floyd Belcher, Sr. Family", Dwayne
G. Belcher.
Her husband is a Belcher; descending from William Floyd, Tobias, Lewis and
William Iaeger Belcher, his father.
Children of Lewis and Margaret Belcher: Eliza, born in 1887, married Leonard
England; William Iaeger, born 26 Jun 1894, at Kimball, WV, died 15 Jun 1957
at Havaco, WV, married Bernice Opal Day on 7 Sep 1922 at Kimball, WV; Laura
Belcher, born 1895, died at abt 13; Lewis Edward, Jr, born 1897, married
Leona Ethel Lane, born in 1901, four children; John Andrew, born in
1899, married Mary L. Workman, five children; Floyd, born 1900, married Cora
Mullins, three children; Ayer, bor 1904, died 1973, married Myrtle Sixton,
five children; and Leonard Belcher, born 7 Jul 1090, married Virgie Frances
Lane, three children.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as Laura Ann Belcher, age 5, born in 1895 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Belcher.
1. E-mail, iona@wzrd.com, Iona Belcher, 9 Jul 2000.
"The 206th Golden Genealogy of the William Floyd Belcher, Sr. Family", Dwayne
G. Belcher.
Her husband is a Belcher; descending from William Floyd, Tobias, Lewis and
William Iaeger Belcher, his father.
Children of Lewis and Margaret Belcher: Eliza, born in 1887, married Leonard
England; William Iaeger, born 26 Jun 1894, at Kimball, WV, died 15 Jun 1957
at Havaco, WV, married Bernice Opal Day on 7 Sep 1922 at Kimball, WV; Laura
Belcher, born 1895, died at abt 13; Lewis Edward, Jr, born 1897, married
Leona Ethel Lane, born in 1901, four children; John Andrew, born in
1899, married Mary L. Workman, five children; Floyd, born 1900, married Cora
Mullins, three children; Ayer, bor 1904, died 1973, married Myrtle Sixton,
five children; and Leonard Belcher, born 7 Jul 1090, married Virgie Frances
Lane, three children.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, age 3, born in 1897 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Belcher.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Huges, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910,
Page 235B, Family #148.
Listed as Lewis Belcher, Jr; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis E. Belcher.
1. E-mail, iona@wzrd.com, Iona Belcher, 9 Jul 2000.
"The 206th Golden Genealogy of the William Floyd Belcher, Sr. Family", Dwayne
G. Belcher.
Her husband is a Belcher; descending from William Floyd, Tobias, Lewis and
William Iaeger Belcher, his father.
Children of Lewis and Margaret Belcher: Eliza, born in 1887, married Leonard
England; William Iaeger, born 26 Jun 1894, at Kimball, WV, died 15 Jun 1957
at Havaco, WV, married Bernice Opal Day on 7 Sep 1922 at Kimball, WV; Laura
Belcher, born 1895, died at abt 13; Lewis Edward, Jr, born 1897, married
Leona Ethel Lane, born in 1901, four children; John Andrew, born in
1899, married Mary L. Workman, five children; Floyd, born 1900, married Cora
Mullins, three children; Ayer, bor 1904, died 1973, married Myrtle Sixton,
five children; and Leonard Belcher, born 7 Jul 1090, married Virgie Frances
Lane, three children.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 133A, Family 261.
Listed as John A. Belcher, age 2, born in 1898 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Belcher.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Huges, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910,
Page 235B, Family #148.
Listed as John A. Belcher; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis E. Belcher.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Maitland, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 6B,
Family #518.
Listed as John A. Belcher, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis E. Belcher.