McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Birdine John Reed

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 51; Number 2600; WV Archives Web Site.
Birdine John Reed; born 25 May 1905 in Raleigh Co, WV; parents, John and Lucetha (Webb)
Reed; father, age 40, born and living in Raleigh Co, WV; mother living in Raleigh Co, WV; entry
corrected by two affidavits of brothers and voters; 13 Mar 1953.
2. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12 May 1910; Page 130A;
Family #451/ 471.
Listed as Berdine Reed; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob Reed.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Tommies Creek Precinct; taken on 28 Jan 1920: Page 167B; Image
6 of 13; Family #46/46.
Listed as Burdine Ried; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob E. Reed.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1928); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Birdine Reed; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of J.E. Reed; married on
15 Mar 1928 at Basin, WV; Melda M. Whitt; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV;
daughter of Luther Whitt.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 94A; Image 9
of 41; Family #93/93.
Listed as Birdine Reed; age 25; born in WV; married at 23; coal engineer, general practice; head of
household.


Melda M. Whitt

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, Basin, taken on 20 Jan 1920, Page 168A,
Family #66.
Listed as Melda Whitt, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Luther Whitt.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1928); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Birdine Reed; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of J.E. Reed; married on
15 Mar 1928 at Basin, WV; Melda M. Whitt; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV;
daughter of Luther Whitt.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 94A; Image 9
of 41; Family #93/93.
Listed as Melda Reed; age 19; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Birdine J. Reed.


June E. Reed

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 94A; Image 9
of 41; Family #93/93
Listed as June E. Reed; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Birdine J. Reed.


Georgia Marie Reed

1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Georgia M. Reed; born 11 Feb 1939; died 22 Mar 2009; last residence, Squire, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #234-60-1806; card issued in WV.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 25 Mar 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"SQUIRE — Georgia Marie Uhl, 70, of Squire passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital.Born February 11, 1939 in Newhall she was the daughter of the late James Joshua Reed and India Emma Earls Reed. She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Russ; five sisters, Emma Jean Reed, Virginia Glass, Roberta Whitt, Nancy Woods and Frankie Sparks; and two brothers, Sonny Reed and James Joshua Reed, Jr.Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Michael Brian Russ and wife Sharon of North Tazewell, Va., and Eric Matthew Uhl and wife Crystal of Altavista, Va.; two daughters, Cara Lisa Russ of Rockingham, N.C., and Amy Leigh Dash and fiance Chuck Ryan of North Tazewell; one sister, Betty Burnett of Squire; and 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.In keeping with her wishes she has been cremated. Committal service and inurnment will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va..."


Frank Joseph McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 17 May 1910;
Page 210B, Family #250.
Listed as Frank J. McKinney, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Reuben McKinney.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1932); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph McKinney; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of Rube
McKinney; married on 23 Aug 1932 at Phillip Graham's, minister; Mavis Whitt; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; daughter of L.C. Whitt.


Mavis Whitt

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, Basin, taken on 20 Jan 1920, Page 168B,
Family #66.
Listed as Mavis Whitt, age 1 yr, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Luther Whitt.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 130B;
Family #405.
Listed as Mavis Whitt, age 12; born in WV, in household of father, Luther C. Whitt.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1932); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph McKinney; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; son of Rube
McKinney; married on 23 Aug 1932 at Phillip Graham's, minister; Mavis Whitt; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Basin, WV; daughter of L.C. Whitt.


Raymond S. Green

1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, Greenberry Green-Judy Morgan Green
article, page 112 submitted by Terri Gwinn.
Greenberry Green; son of Nancy Green who later married Nathaniel Rose; born
in 1865; died in 1937; married first, Mary Ann Perdew in 1881; second, Judy
Morgan in 1908.
Greenberry and Juda Morgan Green's children were: Edna, married Ike Belcher;
Ira, married Opal Whitt; Virgil, married Nola Tilley; Aulda, married Sylvia
Tilley; Raymond, married Bessie Craft; Walter, married Naomi Cline; Josie,
married H.D. Sutphin; and Jess, married Norma Hagerman.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Pineville, taken on 2 Jan
1920, Page 185A, Family #12.
Listed as Raymond S. Green, age 7, born in WV, in household of father,
Greenberry Greeen.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 139B;
Family #10/10.
Listed as Raymond Green, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry Greeen.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1931); Page 3; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Greenberry Green;
married on 25 Jul 1931 at Pineville, WV; Bessie Craft; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Lula Holland.


Bessie Craft

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 148B;
Family #56/56.
Listed as Bessie Craft; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Redmon Craft.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1931); Page 3; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Greenberry Green;
married on 25 Jul 1931 at Pineville, WV; Bessie Craft; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Lula Holland.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Bessie Green, 96, of Pineville, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009 following a short illness.

"Born September 7, 1913, in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Redman and Lou Perdue Craft.

"Bessie was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, being outdoors, pets, canning and being with her family.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Green; a brother, Woodrow Craft; and a half sister, Lola Craft.

"Survivors include her son, Bill Green of Rockview; a daughter, Peggy Cline of Pineville; six grandchildren; and her grandson, Tommy Green that she raised from an infant and his wife, Bernice. She also raised her nephews, Robert Lee Craft and Billy Ray Craft.


Redmon Craft

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 148B;
Family #56/56.
Listed as Redman Craft; age 30; born in WV; married; laborer in coal tipple; head of household.


Lula "Lou" Holland

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 148B;
Family #56/56.
Listed as Lulla Craft; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Redmon Craft.


Lola Craft

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 148B;
Family #56/56.
Listed as Lola Craft; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Redmon Craft.


Woodrow Craft

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marrieage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Craft; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Redland
and Luly (Holland) Craft. married on 3 Jun 1938 at Pineville, WV; Dora Cameron; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Seth and Mary Cameron.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #14932; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Craft; age 39; born in 1916 in WV; married; laborer; son of Redman and Lou (Holland)
Craft; died on 7 Nov 1955; homicide in woods; from shotgun wound to right shoulder and at base of
skull; body not found until 8 Nov 1955; shit twice; buried on 10 Nov 1955 in Purdue Cemetery;
informant, Raymond Green.


Dora Cameron

1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", WGS 1995, "Woodrow and Ruby Jones Cameron" article, page 92.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Hemphill, taken on 20 Jan 1920, Page 271A,
Family #188.
Listed as Dora Cameron, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Seth Cameron.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1930, Page 184A, Family #165.
Listed as Dora Cameron, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Seth Cameron.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marrieage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Craft; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Redland
and Luly (Holland) Craft. married on 3 Jun 1938 at Pineville, WV; Dora Cameron; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Seth and Mary Cameron.


Douglas Eugene Cline

1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; E.D. 14-11; taken 10 May 1940; Page 343A; Image
11 of 68; Household #62.
Listed as Douglas Clyne; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John W, Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1959); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Douglas E. Cline; age 25; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of John W. and
Marybell Cline; married on 18 Aug 1959 at Baileysville, WV; Peggy Green; age 21; born and living at
Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Raymond and Bessie Green.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas E. Cline; born 23 Oct 1933; living at Highway 460 in Pineville, WV 24874.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Douglas Eugene Cline [Douglas E Cline]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1933
Birth Place: Panther McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Nov 2007
Father:
John W Cline
Mother:
Mary B McCoy
SSN: 232529419
Notes: May 1951: Name listed as DOUGLAS EUGENE CLINE;
10 Nov 2007: Name listed as DOUGLAS E CLINE "
4. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Eugene Cline, 74, of Pineville passed away November 6, 2007 at Welch Community Hospital following a long illness.
"Born October 23, 1933 at Rose Ann, VA, he was the son of the late John and Mary Belle Cline.
"Douglas attended the Pineville Church of the Nazarene. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed bowling, motorcycle riding, television, traveling and being with his family and friends.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise McGraw.
"Survivors include his wife, Peggy Green Cline of the residence.
"A son, Jeffrey Cline and his wife Cindy of Mt. Airy, NC
"A brother, Elder Edward L. Cline and his wife, June of Welch
"A sister, Joyce Burks of South Pittsburg, TN
"2 grandchildren, Leann Hooker and her husband, Jason Brittany Cline
"1 great-grandchild, Alex Hooker.."


Peggy Green

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1959); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Douglas E. Cline; age 25; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of John W. and
Marybell Cline; married on 18 Aug 1959 at Baileysville, WV; Peggy Green; age 21; born and living at
Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Raymond and Bessie Green.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Peggy Cline; born 1 Jun 1938; living at Highway 460 in Pineville, WV 24874.


Jeffery E. Cline

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jeffery E. Cline; born 25 Jan 1961; living at Highway 460 in Pineville, WV 24874.


Estel Edward Adkins Sr

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #--(1956); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Adkins; age 19; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Bill and Susie Adkins; married
on 31 Dec 1956 at Pineville, WV; Mary Magdline Dillon; age 16; born at Welch, WV; single; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Ed and Bertha Dillon.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit
"On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, Heaven opened its doors for Estel Adkins. He peacefully left this world to rest in the arms of Jesus with his family by his side.

"Born Feb. 3, 1938, at Keyrock, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Susie Beverly Adkins.

"Mr. Adkins was of the Baptist faith and a retired coal miner from Consolidated Coal Corp, Itmann Mine. He loved camping, hunting, water skiing, boating, playing horseshoes and being with his family. For that last 13 years, he enjoyed being with his extended family at the Red Rock Campground in Forest Hill. He also loved his faithful friends, Princess and Cody.

"Welcoming him in Heaven in addition to his parents, was a son, Ronnie Adkins, a grandson, James Sizemore Jr., a granddaughter, Jessica Adkins, three brothers, Ott, Jess and Cleve Adkins, and a sister, Corby Morgan.

"Estel left behind the love of his life and best friend of 53 years, Maggie Dillon Adkins; four sons, Estel “Eddie” Adkins and his wife, Lynne, of Keyrock, Mike Adkins of Keyrock, Greg Adkins and his wife, Annie, of Keyrock and Darrell Adkins and his wife, Sherry, of Chester, VA; a daughter, Sandra Sizemore and her husband, James, of Keyrock; two brothers, Roger Adkins of Chicago, IL and Tommy Adkins of Keyrock; four sisters, Virgie England of Gulf Fork, Myrtle Hamm of Keyrock, Lou Adkins of Gulf Fork and Helen Tolliver of Pineville; 16 grandchildren; Jamie Roberts and her husband, Tracy, Josh, Jaclyn and Julie Adkins, Mike and Aaron Adkins, Chrissy Sims, Tosha Martin, Krisalyn Adkins, Penny Jones, Cindy Adkins, D.J. Adkins, Heather Adkins, Amanda Adkins, Stephanie Adkins, Sasha Sizemore and fiancée, Bryan Lafferty; 13 great-grandchildren; and special family members, Barbara Duty and Teresa Adkins..."


Mary Magdline "Maggie" Dillon

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #--(1956); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Adkins; age 19; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Bill and Susie Adkins; married
on 31 Dec 1956 at Pineville, WV; Mary Magdline Dillon; age 16; born at Welch, WV; single; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of Ed and Bertha Dillon.