1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4414; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Poore; age 35; born in 1883; living at War, McDowell Co, WV; miner for Johns Branch Coal
Co, War, McDowell Co, WV; nearest relative, Lula Poore, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes
and Black hair; one eye out.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 261; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Poore; age 38; born in WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of _____: married on 16
Jun 1922 at War, WV; Vesta Underwood; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Alex.
and ________.
3. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal/Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1228A; Image
93 of 133; Household #732.
Listed as Russell Poore; age 58; born in TN; married; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #9605; WV Archives, Web Site.
Russell Poore; age 68; born on 4 Mar 1878 at Coal Creek, TN; married; husband of Vesta Poore,
age 53; farmer; son of John and Jennie (Raulford) Poore; died on 20 Jul 1946 at Welch, McDowell
Co, WV from "vulvalus of colon"; buried on 24 Jul 1946 in Three Forks Cemetery, Jolo, WV;
informant, Vesta Poore, Bradshaw, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
"...was blind..."
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Arthur Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Russell Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Reverend Walter and Lora Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Eula Poore
Waddell, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Settles Mullins Sullivan"; Article; Page 247; submitted by Martha Gillespie,
3937 North Ridge Rd, East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
"Mary (Settles) was raised by her grandmother (legal Guardian) Russell and vesta Louise Poore."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 184, Rebecca Jane
Day article, submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road, Astabula, OH.
Rebecca Jane Day married Ellic (sic Alex) Underwood. They had three
daughters: Vesta Louise, Rosie and Ginny and three sons: Daniel, Isaac and Peter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 250, Isaac
Underwood article, submitted by Elmer Underwood, P.O. Box 306, Con-Can, TX 78838.
Vesta Louise Underwood married first (_______) Settles; second, Russell
Poore; and third, Tom Mullins.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76A, Family #58/58.
Listed as Vesta Underwood, age 5, born in Jul 1894, in WV, in household of father, Alexander
Underwood.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #187.
Listed as Vesta L. Underwood, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, James A. Underwood.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 261; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Poore; age 38; born in WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of _____: married on 16
Jun1922 at War, WV; Vesta Underwood; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Alex.
and ________.
6. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal/Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1228A; Image
93 of 133; Household #732.
Listed as Vestie Poore; age 45; born in WV; married; 5th grade education education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Russell Poore.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Vesta Poore; age 57; born in WV; widow; head of household.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Arthur Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Russell Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Reverend Walter and Lora Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Eula Poore
Waddell, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
12. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Settles Mullins Sullivan"; Article; Page 247; submitted by Martha Gillespie,
3937 North Ridge Rd, East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
"Mary (Settles) was raised by her grandmother (legal Guardian) Russell and vesta Louise Poore."
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal/Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1228A; Image
93 of 133; Household #732.
Listed as Richard Poore; age 14; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education education; attending
school; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Russell Poore.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 463; WV Archives Website.
Richard Poore; age 24; born in War, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 1 Jun 1950 at
Bradshaw, WV; Nadine Elsie Lamie; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; with
consent of Mattie Lamie, mother of Nadine Elsie Lamie.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4877; WV Archives, Web Site.
Richard Poore; age 25; born on 8 Sep 1926; at War, WV; married; lineman for electric co; son of
Russell and Vesta (Underwood) Poore; died on 8 Feb 1952 in rural Big Creek, McDowell Co, WV
from electricution, contact with electric wire; buried on 10 Feb 1952 in Loanoke Cemetery; informant,
Nadine Poore.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Russell Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 463; WV Archives Website.
Richard Poore; age 24; born in War, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 1 Jun 1950 at
Bradshaw, WV; Nadine Elsie Lamie; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; with
consent of Mattie Lamie, mother of Nadine Elsie Lamie.
1. McDowell Co, WV ; WW I Draft registration Card #717; 5 Jun 1917.
John Poore; age 26; born on 5 Aug 1891 at Coal Creek, TN; coal loader for John's Branch Coal Co,
War, WV; single; medium height with slender build; Black eyes and dark hair.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as John Poore; age 26; born in TN; single; coal mine laborer; in household of brother,
Andy Poore.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
John Poore; age 28; born in Anderson Co, TN; miner; living at War, WV; parents "dead"; married on
24 Jul 1920 at War, WV; Lillie Mullins; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; parents unlisted.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Registry; Book #____(1963); Browns Creek District; WV Archives, Web Site.
John Poore; age 71; born on 5 Aug 1891in TN; married; miner; son of John and Unknown mother
Poore; died on 16 Mar 1963 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from carcinoma of
pancreas with extensive metastases of liver and regional nodes; buried on 18 Mar 1963 in Lone Oak
Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, John Poore, MI.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
John Poore; age 28; born in Anderson Co, TN; miner; living at War, WV; parents "dead"; married on
24 Jul 1920 at War, WV; Lillie Mullins; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; parents unlisted.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #10563; WV Archives Web Site.
Brad Poore; age 2 mons, 28 days; born on 13 May 1939 at Warrior, WV; son of John and Lillie
(Mullins) Poore; died on 11 Aug 1939 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV from entro-colitis; buried on
12 Aug 1939 in Collins Grave Yard, Bradshaw, WV; informant, John Poore, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #11903; WV Archives Web Site.
Crawford Poore; age 3 mons, 23 days; born on 13 May 1939 at War, WV; son of John and Lillie
(Mullins) Poore; died on 4 Sep 1939 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV from colera infamtum; buried
on 5 Sep 1939 in Kennedy Cemetery, WV; informant, John Poore, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #12940; WV Archives Web Site.
Douglas McArthur Poore; age 8 hrs; born on 2 May 1942 at Bradshaw, WV; son of John and Lillie
(Mullins) Poore; died on 2 May 1942 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV from prematurity; buried on
5 May 1942 in Kennedy Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, John Poore, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV ; WW I Draft Registration Card #3038; 5 Jun 1917.
Andy Poore; age 30; born in 1887 in Coal Creek, TN; miner for John's Branch Coal Co, War, WV;
married; dependent wife and child; bad eyesight; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown
hair.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as Andy Poore; age 34; born in TN; married; coal mine laborer; head of household.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as Liza Poore; age 27; born in TN; married; in household of husband, Andy Poore.
2. McDowell Co, WV Death Registry; Book #____ (1963) Sandy River District; WV Archives Web Site.
Liza Poore; age 71; born 4 Jul 1892 in TN; widow; daughter of Ramsey and Mary (Phillips) Wilson;
died on 2 Nov 1963 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV from unknown cause, belived to be cardic arrest;
buried on 13 nov 1963 in Lone Oak Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, James Poore, Bradshaw, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as Lillie Poore; age 4; born in TN; in household of father, Andy Poore.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as Bertha Poore; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Andy Poore.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 48B;
Family #60/62.
Listed as James Poore; age 2 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Andy Poore.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 28; WV Archives Web Site.
James Poore; born 12 Apr 1916 at War, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Andy and Eliza;
married on 8 Feb 1938 at Bradshaw, WV; Ethel Muncy; born 28 Jan 1917 at Bradshaw, WV;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Dave and Martha.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 29 Dec 2013.
James W. Poore; born 12 Apr 1917; died 8 Dec 1975; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Mary F. Poore.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 224A; Family #27/27.
Listed as Mary E. Muncy; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, David Muncy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 28; WV Archives Web Site.
James Poore; born 12 Apr 1916 at War, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Andy and Eliza;
married on 8 Feb 1938 at Bradshaw, WV; Ethel Muncy; born 28 Jan 1917 at Bradshaw, WV;
living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Dave and Martha.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 29 Dec 2013.
Mary E. Poore; born 28 Jan 1920; died 3 Nov 1980; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, James W. Poore.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16214; WV Archives Web Site.
James Poore, Jr; age 4; born on 1 Mar 1941 at Bradshaw, WV; son of James and Ethel (Muncy)
Poore; died on 27 Aug 1945 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from dipheria; buried on 30
Aug 1945 at Bradshaw, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; " James Wiley Poore, Miner";
Article, Page 223; submitted by Poochie Fife, daughter, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1860 Census, Giles Co, VA; Rock Gap PO; taken on 17 Sep 1860; Page 911; Family #980/901.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Day.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Spanishburg PO; taken on 22 Sep 1870; Page 582B;
Family #212/212.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 24; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 33; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 112B; Family #63/67.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 53; born in VA; married 33 yrs; dry goods merchant; head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; Straley Ave; taken on 28 Apr 1910;
Page 171B; Family #201/226.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 62 born in VA; married 42 years; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
6. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; 718 Straley Ave; taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 50A; Family #228/247.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 73; born in VA; married; no occupation; head of household.
7. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #3610; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah R. Day; age 48; born in VA; married; daughter of J. W. and Mary O. (French) Chapman; died on
26 Mar 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV from aortic regurzitation?; buried on 28 Mar 1924 in
Oakwood Cemetery; informant, Joshua Day, Princeton, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Spanishburg PO; taken on 22 Sep 1870; Page 582B;
Family #212/212.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 22; born in VA; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
2. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 32; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
3. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 112B; Family #63/67.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 52; born in Feb 1848 in VA; married 33 yrs; 6 children, 5 living;
in household of husband, Joshua Day.
4. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; Straley Ave; taken on 28 Apr 1910;
Page 171B; Family #201/226.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 62 born in VA; married 42 years; 6 children, 4 living;
in household of husband, Joshua Day.
1. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Spanishburg PO; taken on 22 Sep 1870; Page 582B;
Family #212/212.
Listed as Edward L. Day; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Day.
2. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as Edward L. Day; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Day.
1. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Spanishburg PO; taken on 22 Sep 1870; Page 582B;
Family #212/212.
Listed as Daniel R. Day; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Day.
2. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as Daniel R. Day; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Day.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as William S. Day; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Day.
1. 1860 Census, Giles Co, VA; Rock Gap PO; taken on 17 Sep 1860; Page 911; Family #980/901.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Day.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Spanishburg PO; taken on 22 Sep 1870; Page 582B;
Family #212/212.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 24; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 67A; Family #111/111.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 33; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 112B; Family #63/67.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 53; born in VA; married 33 yrs; dry goods merchant; head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; Straley Ave; taken on 28 Apr 1910;
Page 171B; Family #201/226.
Listed as Sarah E. Day; age 62 born in VA; married 42 years; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
6. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; 718 Straley Ave; taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 50A; Family #228/247.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 73; born in VA; married; no occupation; head of household.
7. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #3610; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah R. Day; age 48; born in VA; married; daughter of J. W. and Mary O. (French) Chapman; died on
26 Mar 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV from aortic regurzitation?; buried on 28 Mar 1924 in
Oakwood Cemetery; informant, Joshua Day, Princeton, WV.
5. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton; 718 Straley Ave; taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 50A; Family #228/247.
Listed as Sara Day; age 48 (sic) born in VA; married; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
6. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #3610; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah R. Day; age 48 (sic?); born in VA; married; daughter of J. W. and Mary O. (French) Chapman;
died on 26 Mar 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV from aortic regurzitation?; buried on 28 Mar 1924
in Oakwood Cemetery; informant, Joshua Day, Princeton, WV.