1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Sparrel Minix; age 25; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Sparrel Minick; age 30; born in Floyd Co, VA; day laborer; head of household.
3. "US Civil War Records and Profils"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sparrel Minix enlisted in Company C, Virginia 57th Infantry Regiment on 21 Jun 1861 at Higgs Field,
VA; mustered out on 29 Jul 1861.
4. 1870 Census, Gallia Co, OH; Harrison Township; Mercerville PO; taken on 21 Jun 1870; Page 414A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Sparvel Minnix; age 50; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
5. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 254B;
Family #84/87.
Listed as Spiral Minnix; age 64; born in VA; married; works on farm; head of household.
6. 1900 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Jackson Township; taken on ____Jun 1900; Page 104A;
Family #237/237.
Listed as Sparrel Minnix; age 83; born in Apr 1817 in VA; married 39 yrs; head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Susan Minix; age 25; born in VA; in household of husband, Sparrel Minnix.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Susan Minix; age 38; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of husband, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Fleming Minix; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Flemmon Minix; age 20; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Hannah Minix; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Samuel Minix; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Samuel Minix; age 11; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1850 Census, Franklin Co, VA; taken on 19 Oct 1850; Page 126B; Family #985/981.
Listed as Andrew Minix; age 5 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Andrew Minix; age 8; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as John H. Minix; age 7; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Boones Creek District; Jonesbourgh PO; taken on 11 Jul 1860;
Page 39B; Family #344/344.
Listed as Joseph Minix; age 4; born in Floyd Co, VA; in household of father, Sparrel Minnix.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1930); Page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
Hobert Thomas; age25; born in Hardy Co, KY; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of John and
Martha; married on 10 Feb 1930 at Welch, WV; Ina Bishop; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
daughter of Noah and May.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #125.
Listed as Ina Bishop; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Bishop.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1930); Page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
Hobert Thomas; age25; born in Hardy Co, KY; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of John and
Martha; married on 10 Feb 1930 at Welch, WV; Ina Bishop; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
daughter of Noah and May.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Perkins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of James
and Mary; married on 18 Feb 1933 at Welch, WV; Bertha Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Lizzie.
2. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4682; WV Archives Web Site.
James Wesley Perkins; age 47; born on 16 Jul 1908 at Big Sandy, WV; married; miner; son of Jim
and Mary (Phelps) Perkins; died on 17 Apr 1956 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from
lymphatic leukemia; buried on 19 Apr 1956 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; informants, Howard Bishop
and Louis Hanson.
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 30 Apr 2014; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Jaems Wesley Perkins; born 16 Jul 1908; died 17 Apr 1956; buried here; headstone photo shown;
death certificate posted; "IN GOD WE TRUST".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Davy Precinct, taken on
12 Jan 1920, Page 243B, Family #314.
Listed as Bertha Bishop, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, William Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 72A; Family #132.
Listed as Bertha Bishop; age 16; born in WV; in household of step-father, John French.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Perkins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of James and
Mary; married on 18 Feb 1933 at Welch, WV; Bertha Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Lizzie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Mercer Goodman; age 60; born in Chilhowie, VA; widowed; living at War Eagle; marriad on
7 Dec 1957 at Davy, WV; Bertha Sirena Perkins; age 42; born and living in Asco, WV; widow.
5. Buchanan Co Marriage License #72 020788; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Collins; age 54; born 2 Dec 1917 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage; 5th grade education;
living at Twin Branch, WV; son of George and Maggie (Farichilds) Collins; married on 7 Jun 1972 in
Grundy, VA; Bertha Sirena Goodman; maiden name, Bishop;; age 56; born 29 Jan 1916 in WV; widow;
this was her 3rd marriage; 5th grade education; living at Box 204, Twin Branch, WV; daughter of William
and Mary Elizabeth (Short) Bishop.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Bertha Collins; born on 29 Jan 1914; died on 5 Mar 2004; living at Asco, McDowell Co, WV at death.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bertha Collins
[Bertha Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1914
Birth Place: Asco, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Mar 2004
Father: William Bishop
Mother: Elizabeth Short
SSN: 236115255
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 25 Apr 1977: Name listed as BERTHA COLLINS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1945); Page 463; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Collins; age 26; born at Matewan, WV; divorced; living at Davy, WV; married on 7 Jan 1945 at
Davy, McDowell Co, WV; Margaret Bolden; age 23; born at Marytown, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.
2. Buchanan Co Marriage License #72 020788; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Collins; age 54; born 2 Dec 1917 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage; 5th grade education;
living at Twin Branch, WV; son of George and Maggie (Farichilds) Collins; married on 7 Jun 1972 in
Grundy, VA; Bertha Sirena Goodman; maiden name, Bishop;; age 56; born 29 Jan 1916 in WV; widow;
this was her 3rd marriage; 5th grade education; living at Box 204, Twin Branch, WV; daughter of William
and Mary Elizabeth (Short) Bishop.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Collins; born on 2 Dec 1917; died on 14 Sep 2008; living at Nova, Ashland Co, OH at death.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Davy Precinct, taken on
12 Jan 1920, Page 243B, Family #314.
Listed as Bertha Bishop, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, William Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 72A; Family #132.
Listed as Bertha Bishop; age 16; born in WV; in household of step-father, John French.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Perkins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of James and
Mary; married on 18 Feb 1933 at Welch, WV; Bertha Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Lizzie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Mercer Goodman; age 60; born in Chilhowie, VA; widowed; living at War Eagle; marriad on
7 Dec 1957 at Davy, WV; Bertha Sirena Perkins; age 42; born and living in Asco, WV; widow.
5. Buchanan Co Marriage License #72 020788; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Collins; age 54; born 2 Dec 1917 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage; 5th grade education;
living at Twin Branch, WV; son of George and Maggie (Farichilds) Collins; married on 7 Jun 1972 in
Grundy, VA; Bertha Sirena Goodman; maiden name, Bishop;; age 56; born 29 Jan 1916 in WV; widow;
this was her 3rd marriage; 5th grade education; living at Box 204, Twin Branch, WV; daughter of William
and Mary Elizabeth (Short) Bishop.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Bertha Collins; born on 29 Jan 1914; died on 5 Mar 2004; living at Asco, McDowell Co, WV at death.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bertha Collins
[Bertha Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1914
Birth Place: Asco, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Mar 2004
Father: William Bishop
Mother: Elizabeth Short
SSN: 236115255
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 25 Apr 1977: Name listed as BERTHA COLLINS"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 218A; Family #33.
Listed as William L. Vance; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B; Family #194.
Listed as William Vance; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
William Vance; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hensley, WV; son of
Anderson and Ema; married; on 22 Feb 1935 at Hensley; Leona Bishop; age 20; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of Alfred and Juda.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #122.
Listed as Leona Bishop; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred J. Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 183B; Family #158.
Listed as Leona Bishop; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred J. Bishop.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
William Vance; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hensley, WV; son of
Anderson and Ema; married; on 22 Feb 1935 at Hensley; Leona Bishop; age 20; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of Alfred and Juda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
O.E. Wilhorte; age 68; born in Grayson Co, IN; widowed; farmer; living at Sadieville, KY; son of Dave
and Louise; married on 1 Mar 1935 at Welch, WV; Chloe Bishop; age 49; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; living at Davy, WV; daughter of _______.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 259A;
Family #58/61.
Listed as Chloe A. Bishop; age 14; born in WV in Nov 1885; in household of father, Elisha Bishop.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 119B;
Family #306.
Listed as Cloyan Shannon; age 23; born in WV; married once for 9 yrs; 4 children, all living; in
household of husband, John Shannon.
3. Shields Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV.
Chloe A. (Bishop) Wilhoite, b 1885, d 1965.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 225, Haga, page 56.
John Henry Shannon, age 18, son of Jonathan and Mary Shannon, married on 20
Jul 1901 Chloe Bishop, age 17, daughter of Elisha and Rebecca Bishop.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
O.E. Wilhorte; age 68; born in Grayson Co, IN; widowed; farmer; living at Sadieville, KY; son of Dave
and Louise; married on 1 Mar 1935 at Welch, WV; Chloe Bishop; age 49; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; living at Davy, WV; daughter of _______.
6.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 71B; Image
14 of 47; Family #125/128.
Listed as Cloie Bishop; age 44; born in WV; widow; no listed occupation; head of household.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #138.
Listed as Chloe A. Bishop; age 64; born in WV; widow; house cleaning for private family; head of
household.
8. Ancestry.com web site, GEDCOM file 185947, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Chloe A. Bishop was born in Nov 1885 in Wyoming Co, WV; married second,
(_____) Wilhoit abt 1903(sic, 1935); first, John Henry Shannon on 20 Jul 1901.
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Chloe Bishop Bishop
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1885
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia
Father: Elisha Bishop
Mother: Rebecca Harens
SSN: 233160852
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as CHLOE BISHOP BISHOP"
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Chloe A. (Bishop) Wilhoite; born in 1885; died in 1965; buried in Shields
Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Oct 2006.
" Chloe Ann Bishop Shannon Wilhite
Birth 26 Nov 1885
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Jun 1965 (aged 79)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Shields Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Elisha Noah Bishop (1848~1920) & Rebecca Harris-Bishop (1848-1932)."Sister of James Bishop (1867-1948), Henry Bishop (1870-1935), Emily Bishop-Green (1871-Deceased), William H. Bishop (1875-1924), George Bishop (1876-1945), Martha Jane Bishop-Wood (1879-1966), Sarah Bishop-Lester (1882-1937), Alfred Jasper Bishop (1883-1966), Amanda Bishop-Smith (1888-Deceased), Lilly Ellen Bishop-Blankenship (1891-1961), and Noah Bishop (1892-1976).
"Married to John Henry Shannon (1881-1927) on July 20, 1901 in Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1901, Page 225, Application Date: July 19, 1901).
"Married to D.E. Wilhite (1868-Deceased) on March 1, 1936 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1936, Page 82, Application Date: March 1, 1936).
"Chloe Wilhite died at age 79 from pneumonia (per WV Certificate of Death #65-011851 Dist #240 Serial #390, McDowell County, WV, 1965)."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920;
Page 214B; Family #12/12.
Listed as Stephen E. Bishop; age 30; born in NC; married; owns Blacksmith shop; head of
household.
2. Lincoln Co, WV; Death Certificate # '73 012156; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Bishop; age 84; born on 2 Apr 1889in VA; married; husband of Eva Bowden; Blacksmith;
SS # 232-16-5331; living at Midkiff, WV; sone of William and Margaret (Murry) Bishop; died on 8 Aug
1973; of organic brain syndrome; buried on 10 Aug 1973 in McComas Cemetery, Midkiff, WV;
informant, Eva Bishop, Midkiff, WV
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920;
Page 214B; Family #12/12.
Listed as Cary M. Bishop; age 30; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Stephen E. Bishop.
2. KY Death Index, 1911-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carrie Bishop; age 77; died on 28 Jan 1967 in Pike Co, KY.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carrie Bishop; born on 25 Jul 1889; died in Jan 1967; last residence, McAndrews, Pike Co, KY;
SS # 234-20-3825; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Auville; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of S.H.
and Nancie; married on 23 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Virgie Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Carrie.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Degree #259; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Plaintiff, Arthur Auvill; age 35; living at Oakwood, VA; defendant, Virgie Auvill; age __; living at______;
date of marriage, 1936 at Welch, WV; marriage duration 14 yrs; 3 minor children; cause, adultery;
husband granted divorce, no alimony; dated 12 Jan 1950.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920;
Page 214B; Family #12/12.
Listed as Virgie M. Bishop; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen E. Bishop.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Auville; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of S.H.
and Nancie; married on 23 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Virgie Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Carrie.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Degree #259; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Plaintiff, Arthur Auvill; age 35; living at Oakwood, VA; defendant, Virgie Auvill; age __; living at______;
date of marriage, 1936 at Welch, WV; marriage duration 14 yrs; 3 minor children; cause, adultery;
husband granted divorce, no alimony; dated 12 Jan 1950.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgie Mae Auville
[Virgie B Murphy]
[Virgie Mae Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Aug 2001
Father: Stephen E Bishop
Mother: Carrie M Bishop
SSN: 228423520
Death Certificate Number: FITCH DENNEY FH
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Signature on SSN Card: Virgie Bis Auville
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jun 1950: Name listed as VIRGIE MAE AUVILLE;
Jul 1969: Name listed as VIRGIE B MURPHY"
5. Dearborn Co, IN; Death Certificate #030417; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgie B. Murphy age 84; born 30 Jan 1917 in Newhall, WV; widow; living at 36 Valley Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN;
12 th grade education; retired teacher; daughter of Stephen E. and Carrie (Walls) Bishop; died 28 Aug 2001;
in Shady Nook Health Center, Lawrenceburg, WV; metabolic acidosis, renal failure, diabetes mellitius; buried
30 Aug 2001 in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy, KY; informant, Linda Pitcock, Lawrenceburg, IN;
daughter.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Linda A Apitcock
Also Known As Linda A Pitcock
2nd Also Known As Name Linda C Pitcock
3rd Also Known As Name Marvin L Pitcock
Residence Date 01 Nov 1998-06 Aug 2008
Residence Place Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States
Birth Date 15 Jan 1945
Address Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Address Date 01 Nov 1998-06 Aug 2008
2nd Address Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1996
3rd Address Greendale, Indiana 47025
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1989-31 Oct 2006
Possible Relatives Jonathon Brian Pitcock, Linda C Pitcock, Marvin L Pitcock
Record Number 154164579"