McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Lucille Rose

1. 1930 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Fayetteville District; Oak Hill; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 47B;
Family #40/43.
Listed as Lucille Rose; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Walton W. Rose.


Harold Lee Rose

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 457; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Lee Rose; age 19; born and living at Pineville, WV; single; son of W.W. and Faye Rose;
married on 21 Aug 1953 at Oceana, WV; Anna Marie Scott; age 19; born at Coalwood, WV; single;
living at Pineville, WV; daughter of P.E. and Ruby Scott.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold C. (sic, L) Rose; born 17 Sep 1934; living at 421 Montrose Dr, Charleston, WV 25303.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Harold C Rose
Also Known As Harold I Rose
2nd Also Known As Name Harold L Rose
Residence Date 01 Jun 1993-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Sep 1934
Address South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
Address Date 01 Jun 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Anna Marie Rose, Grace Rose, Sean E Rose, William Scott Rose
Record Number 172010467"


Anna Marie Scott

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 10; Line 67.
Listed as Anna Scott; age 5; born in WV; single; no schooling; living at Mohegan, WV on 1 Apr
1935; in household of grandfather, James B. Elledge.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 457; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Lee Rose; age 19; born and living at Pineville, WV; single; son of W.W. and Faye Rose;
married on 21 Aug 1953 at Oceana, WV; Anna Marie Scott; age 19; born at Coalwood, WV; single;
living at Pineville, WV; daughter of P.E. and Ruby Scott.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Anna Marie Rose
Residence Date 01 May 1993-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 May 1934
Address South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
Address Date 01 May 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Grace Rose, Harold I Rose, Sean E Rose, William Scott Rose
Record Number 172010505"


Sean E. Rose

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sean E Rose
Residence Date 01 Jun 2007
Residence Place Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Dec 1971
Address Charleston, West Virginia 25303
Address Date 01 Jun 2007
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25303
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1996-01 Dec 2001
3rd Address Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Jan 1998
Possible Relatives Anna Marie Rose, Grace Rose, Harold I Rose, William Scott Rose
Record Number 304680636"


James Hrones Sr

1. 1940 Census, Essex Co, NY; Newark; E.D.25-35; taken on ____; Page 387B; Image 18 of 24;
Household #191.
Listed as James Hrones; age 8; born in NJ; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Gus Hrones.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1955); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
James Hrones; age 24; born in NJ; single; living in NJ; son of Guss and Lillian Hrones; married on
9 Sep 1955 at Saulsville, WV; Ruth L. Belcher; age 17; born at Princeton, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Vern and Blanche (Clay) Belcher.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Hrones Sr., 77, of Saulsville, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

"Born June 2, 1931, at Newark, NJ , he was the son of the late Gus and Lillian Shear Hrones.

"Mr. Hrones served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Concord College and achieved his Masters degree from Perdue University. He enjoyed playing the stock market, raising cattle and being with family and friends.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Diana Kwasigroch and Patricia Henchel.

"Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Leah Ruth Belcher Hrones of the residence; a son, James
Hrones Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Beecher, Ill.; three sisters, Irene Strubbe and her husband, Henry, of Hardy, Va. and Helen Gentile and Antonia Prescott, both of California; six grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren..."


Leah Ruth Belcher

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1955); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
James Hrones; age 24; born in NJ; single; living in NJ; son of Guss and Lillian Hrones; married on
9 Sep 1955 at Saulsville, WV; Ruth L. Belcher; age 17; born at Princeton, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Vern and Blanche (Clay) Belcher.


Gus Hrones

1. 1940 Census, Essex Co, NY; Newark; E.D.25-35; taken on ____; Page 387B; Image 18 of 24;
Household #191.
Listed as Gusty Hrones; age 40; born in Greece; married; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; waiter in restaurant; head of household.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Gus Hrones; born 14 Mar 1901; died in Apr 1986; last residence, San Joaquin, CA;
SS#145-03-4481, card issued in NJ.


Lillian Shear

1. 1940 Census, Essex Co, NY; Newark; E.D.25-35; taken on ____; Page 387B; Image 18 of 24;
Household #191.
Listed as Lilly Hrones; age 31; born in WI; married; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Gus Hrones.


Ellen Hrones

1. 1940 Census, Essex Co, NY; Newark; E.D.25-35; taken on ____; Page 387B; Image 18 of 24;
Household #191.
Listed as Ellen Hrones; age 10; born in NJ; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Gus Hrones.


Edward Oliver

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday 12 Mar 2005, Newspaper Obit.
Edward Oliver; born on 11 May 1923 at Keyrock; died on 9 Mar 2005; buried 13 Mar 2005 in Bower
Family Cemetery, Twin Falls; son of James Lester and Viola Jane Adkins Oliver.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Oliver; age 21; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son on Lester and Viola (Adkins) Oliver;
married on 29 May 1944 at pineville, WV; June Walker; age 16; born at New Richmond, WV; single;
living at Rockview, WV; daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Stewart) Walker.


Tessie June Walker

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 158B; Family #52/52.
Listed as June Walker; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence V. Walker.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Oliver; age 21; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son on Lester and Viola (Adkins)
Oliver; married on 29 May 1944 at pineville, WV; June Walker; age 16; born at New Richmond, WV;
single; living at Rockview, WV; daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Stewart) Walker.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"June Walker Oliver, 81, of Keyrock Road, Pineville, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at her residence.

"Born Dec. 1, 1927, at New Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Clarence V. and Pearl Stewart Walker.

"Mrs. Oliver was a member of Rock Castle Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. June was a lab/x-ray technician and retired from Family Healthcare and Wyoming General Hospital with over 40 years of service.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edward A. Oliver on March 9, 2005; a daughter, Jackie Oliver; a grandson, Gregory Oliver; four brothers; and four sisters.

"Survivors include a son, James E. Oliver and his wife, Jean, of Keyrock; two daughters, Gail Stitt and her husband Mel R., of Wytheville, Va. and Brenda Dress and her husband, James M. of Cocoa, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer Rennie, Stefanie Rennie, Brian Oliver, Bruce Stitt, Todd Stitt, Leann Smith, James A. Stitt, Jason Stitt, Joshua Stitt, Christopher Dress, John Dress, Rebecca Dress, Matthew Dress and Mark Dress; 11 great-grandchildren, Austin Rennie, Jenna Oliver, Jessica Dress, Marian Dress, Miranda Dress, Jackson Dress, Zoe Baker, Marlo Stitt, Rachel Stitt, Christopher Stitt and Ryland Stitt . .."
4. E-mail from Vietta Walker Litton; 24 Nov 2010, granddaughter.
"Clarence Victor Walker - born May 10, 1887 - died January 2, 1952

" Edith Pearl Stewart Walker - born Feb. 10, 1888 - died Aug. 31, 1974

"Pearl was the daughter of James Harvey Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Sauls

" Clarence and Pearl were married March 27, 1906

"(I have no idea why there is a Nancy J. on the 1910 census as Clarence’s wife. Grandma was pregnant with my dad at that time so maybe she was sick and gone and someone was staying with the two oldest boys?)

"Clarence and Pearl had 9 children:

"Arthur Vaughn Walker b. June 10, 1907 d. March 1969 he married Hattie Cook

"Jay Walker b. Sept. 3, 1908 d. Feb. 1980 he married Ruth Cook

"Carl Victor Walker, Sr. b. Nov. 6, 1910 d. Dec. 30, 1975 he married Beulah Moore in 1931; he married Velma Florence Walker (sic, O'Dell) Oct. 13, 1947; he married Florence Martin Dec. 17, 1964

"Minnie Walker b. Jan. 19, 1913 d. July 28, 1994 she married Robert Freeland Hedrick

"Mary Garnett Walker b. Jan. 31. 1915 d. Aug. 16,1982 she married Pierce Wyatt

"Elsie Marie Walker b. May 10, 1918 d. Dec. 13, 1994 she married Ohley Smith

"Thelma Walker b. she married Warren Smith

"Jack Walker b. Sept. 3, 1924 d. Dec. 11, 2006 he married Anna Perry

"Tessie June Walker b. Dec. 1, 1927 d. April 11, 2009 she married Edward Oliver

"Thank you for letting me update the information!

"Vietta Walker Litton"


Fred L. Sizemore

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 14 May 1910, Page 229A, Family #270.
Listed as Fred Sizemore, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Felix R. Sizemore.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #82.
Listed as Fred Sizemore, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Felix R. Sizemore.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 157A; Family #20/20.
Listed as Fred Sizemore; age 23; born in WV; in household of father, Felix R. Sizemore.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred L. Sizemore; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Fork, WV; son of Richard and
Ellen Sizemore; married on 14 Apr 1945 at Mullens, WV; Lillie Sizemore; age 23; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; living at North Fork, WV; daughter of Johnny and America Sizemore.


Lillie Sizemore

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200B; Family #88/88.
Listed as Lilly Sizemore; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Sizemore, Jr.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 156B; Family #12/12.
Listes as Lilly Sizemore; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Sizemore, Jr.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred L. Sizemore; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Fork, WV; son of Richard and
Ellen Sizemore; married on 14 Apr 1945 at Mullens, WV; Lillie Sizemore; age 23; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; living at North Fork, WV; daughter of Johnny and America Sizemore.
4. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lillie Sizemore, 94, of Wolf Pen, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 06, 2009, with her children at her bedside.

"Born April 18, 1914, in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Merica MilamSizemore.

"She was a precious, wonderful mother and grandmother and was loved by her family and by so many more.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Sizemore in 1999; an infant daughter, Sylvia; an infant son, Bobby; four brothers; four sisters; and a son-in-law, Floyd Cox.

"Those left to cherish her memory are her nine children, Kelly Sizemore and his wife, Betty, of Greensboro, NC, Curtis Sizemore and his wife, Judy, of Venice, Fla., Bonnie Cox of Pineville, James Sizemore and his wife, Elaine, of Nakomis, Fla., Darlene Bolen and her husband, Norvel, of Jesse, Leonard Sizemore and his wife, Brenda, of Pineville, Thomas Sizemore and his wife, JoAnn, of Indian Creek, Donald Sizemore and his wife, Connie, of Bluefield and Stewart Sizemore and his wife, Deborah, of Florence, SC; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and special persons, Doris Johnson and Vickie Jennings..."


Emmitt Roy Long

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmet Roy Long; age 19; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Lakie Long; married on 12 Oct 1937 at Pineville, WV; Lilly Perdue; age 25; born in Raleigh Co, WV;
divorced; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Mint Simpson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Deat Certificate #'60 006287; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmett Roy Long; age 42; born 20 Feb 1918 in WV; married; coal miner; living at Keyrock, WV; son
of Walter and Leckie (sic, Lakie) Long; died 4 Apr 1960 in Wyoming General Hospital, Mullens, WV;
due to cerebral hemorrhage; buried 8 Apr 1960 in Perdue Cemetery, Pineville, WV; informant, Lilly
Long, Keyrock, WV.
3. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie neal; 27 Feb 2014.
" Emmett Roy Long
Birth 20 Feb 1918
West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Apr 1960 (aged 42)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Perdue Cemetery
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 125680875"


Lilly Belle Simpson

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Perdew; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 25 Nov 1929 at
Beckley; Lilly Belle Simpson; age 18; born in Raleigh Co, WV; livng at Dameron, WV.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmet Roy Long; age 19; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Lakie Long; married on 12 Oct 1937 at Pineville, WV; Lilly Perdue; age 25; born in Raleigh Co, WV;
divorced; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Mint Simpson.


Nathan aka Perdue Long

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Nathan Long Perdew, 72, of Keyrock, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gary, following a long illness.
"Born March 10, 1937, in Pineville, he was the son of the late Whitt Perdew and Lillie Simpson Long.
"Nathan loved his pets.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half brother, Richard Lee Long.
"Survivors include two sisters, Mary Morgan of Chicago, Ill. and Neta Lewis of Wayne County; four half sisters, Lorraine Akers of Newport, NC, Bonnie Kay Adkins of Ravencliff, Linda Cox of Keyrock and Juanita Griggs of Keyrock; and a host of nieces and nephew..."


Richard Lee "Dickie" Long

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard Lee “Dickie” Long, 66, of Pineville, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center following a long illness.

"Born Jan. 3, 1943, at Pineville, he was the son of the late Emette Roy and Lillie Belle Simpson Long.

"He was of the Baptist faith. He liked collecting Matchbox cars and knives. He enjoyed hunting and being with his family and friends especially his dog.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pansy Craig.

"Survivors include six sisters—Juanita Griggs of Pineville, Linda Cox of Pineville, Bonnie Adkins of Glen Fork, Mary Morgan of Chicago, Ill., Neta Lewis of Wayne County and Lorraine Akers of Newport, N.C.; a half brother, Nathan Perdue of Pineville; and several nieces and nephews.


Walter Whitt Perdue

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #104.
Listed as Walter W. Pardue, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Nathaniel M. Pardue.
2. 1920 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 192A; Family #58/58.
Listed as Whitt Pardue, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Nathaniel M. Pardue.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Perdew; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 25 Nov 1929 at
Beckley; Lilly Belle Simpson; age 18; born in Raleigh Co, WV; livng at Dameron, WV.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Whitt Perdue; age 38; born in WV; divorced; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; labor for
private employer; in household of mother with his children.


Lilly Belle Simpson

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Perdew; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 25 Nov 1929 at
Beckley; Lilly Belle Simpson; age 18; born in Raleigh Co, WV; livng at Dameron, WV.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmet Roy Long; age 19; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Lakie Long; married on 12 Oct 1937 at Pineville, WV; Lilly Perdue; age 25; born in Raleigh Co, WV;
divorced; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Mint Simpson.


William H. Simpson

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1908); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Simpson; age 22; bornand living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John Simpson and ____; married
on 12 Nov 1908 at the bride's home; Minta Evans; age 18; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Sam and Lizzie Evans.


Arminta Evans

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1908); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Simpson; age 22; bornand living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John Simpson and ____; married
on 12 Nov 1908 at the bride's home; Minta Evans; age 18; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Sam and Lizzie Evans.


Donald Ray Griggs

1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmansville District; E.D. 23-1; taken 5 Apr 1940; Page 4A; Image
11 of 30; Household #58.
Listed as Donald R. Griggs; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George Griggs.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
Donald Griggs; age 21; born in Chapmansville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of George and
Martha Griggs; married on 6 Nov 1961 at Rockview, WV; Juanita Irene Long; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Roy and Lilly Long.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Ray Griggs 79, of Pineville passed away Saturday November 10, 2018

"Born June 7, 1939 in Logan he was the son of the late George Griggs, and Marthie Roboerts.

'Don was a logger, working in the Timber industry for many years. He enjoyed hunting, camping and being outdoors.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Bobby Ray Griggs, and his 2 brothers Johnny Griggs and Franklin Griggs.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years Juanita Griggs, his brothers and sisters Tommy Griggs, Frank Griggs, Eddie Griggs, David Griggs, Helen Tolliver, and Burgess Patton, and his nephew and his caretakers, David Adkins and Becky Hanshaw. A host of extended family and friends. "


Juanita Irene Long

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
Donald Griggs; age 21; born in Chapmansville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of George and
Martha Griggs; married on 6 Nov 1961 at Rockview, WV; Juanita Irene Long; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Roy and Lilly Long.