1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 90A, Family 60.
Listed as Fartelia Coleman, age 8, in household of father, Sherman Coleman.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 23/24 May 1910, Page 179B,
Family #69.
Listed as Felia Coleman, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Coleman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 144; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Adams; age 25; born in Dickenson Co, VA; single; miner; living at No. 6 (Mine); son of _____;
married on 26 Jul 1910 ; Partilia Coleman; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
Sherman and Jane.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 86; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Hardy; age 21; born in Washington Co, TN; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and
Alice Hardy; married on 5 Mar 1918; Telia Summers; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
daughter of Sherman and Jennie Coleman.
5. 1920 Census, Mc Dowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 164B;
Family #498/532.
Listed as Tela Hardy; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Roy F. Hardy.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 66B;
Family #30/31.
Listed as Tilly Hardy; age 38; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Roy F. Hardy.
7. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #5694; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. R.F. Hardy "Tellie"; age 60; born in Aug 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; married; living at Squire,
WV; daughter of Sherman and Jennie Roberts Coleman; died on 15 May 1955 after a 60 day stay in
Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV; suicide from swallowing lye; buried on 18 May 1955 in
Hartwell Cemetery
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #104.
Listed as John Atwell, age 16, born in Jan 1884 in WV, in household of father, William Henry Atwell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 354; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Henry
and Susie; married on 9 Mar 1910 at Bradshaw, WV; Susie Blankenship; age 23; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Harrison and Lydia.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Henry and
Susie; married on 2 Sec 1913 at Kimball, WV; Martha Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Laura.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 24 Aug 2015.
" John H. Atwell Sr.
Birth 28 Jan 1884
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1968 (aged 84)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Family Cemetery
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 151172874"
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 270A; Image 15
of 49; Family #125/126.
Listed as Susan Blankenship; age 12; born in Jul 1887 in VA; in household of father, Harrison
Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 354; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Henry
and Susie; married on 9 Mar 1910 at Bradshaw, WV; Susie Blankenship; age 23; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Harrison and Lydia.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken on 28 Jun 1880; Page 327B;
Family #13/14.
Listed as William H. Atwell; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Atwell.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #101.
Listed as William Atwell; age 23; born in Mar 1877 in WV; single; in household of father,
Samuel Atwell.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 145; WV Archives Web Site.
W.A. Atwell; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Samuel
and Catherine; married on 18 Nov 1901 at Bradshaw, WV; Bertha Rowe; age 16; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of J.J. and Catherine.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A;
Family #267/269.
Listed as William Atwell; age 35; born in WV; widowed; boarder, in household of brother-in-law,
John Adair.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 177; WV Archives Web Site.
William A. Atwell; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
Samuel and Catherine; issued a license to marry on 17 Aug 1910; not returned by minister; Lilla A.
Puckett; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Jacob and Sidney C.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
W.A. Atwell; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Sam
and _____; married on 2 Apr 1913 at English, WV; Lillie Atwell; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Jake and Sidney.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3443; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
William Arthur Atwell; age 41; born on 28 Mar 1877; living at Coalwood, WV; employed by Norfolk
and Western RR at Coalwood, WV; nearest relative, Clarence Atwell, Avondale, WV; tall with slender
build; blue eyes and brown hair.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A;
Family #244/250.
Listed as Will Atwell: age 52; born in WV; widowed; in household of son, J. Clarence Atwell.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6574; WV Archives Web Site.
William Arthur Atwell; age 62; born on 27 Mar 1877 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; husband of
Lillie Pucket; son of Samuel and Katie (Jones) Atwell; died on 1 May 1939 at Bartley, McDowell Co.
WV from acute myocarditis; buried on 3 May 1939 at Bartley, WV; informant, Clarence Atwell,
Bartley, WV
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 177; WV Archives Web Site.
William A. Atwell; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
Samuel and Catherine; issued a license to marry on 17 Aug 1910; not returned by minister; Lilla A.
Puckett; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Jacpb and Sidney C.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
W.A. Atwell; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Sam
and _____; married on 2 Apr 1913 at English, WV; Lillie Atwell; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Jake and Sidney.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bailey, Jr; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Panther, WV; son of
Crockett and Jeanetty; married on 20 Aug 1910 at Panther, WV; Nancy Roberts; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Daniel and Sallie.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #557.
Listed as Nancy Roberts, age 8, born in WV in Apr 1892, in household of father, Daniel Roberts.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22
Apr 1910, Page 98A, Family #61
Listed as Nancy Roberts, age 17, born in WV, in household of brother-in-law, Uriah Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bailey, Jr; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Panther, WV; son of
Crockett and Jeanetty; married on 20 Aug 1910 at Panther, WV; Nancy Roberts; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Daniel and Sallie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 274; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Blabkburn; age 23; born in Pike Co, KY; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of Andy and
Margaret; married on 6 Mar 1915 at Iaeger, WV; Nancy Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single (sic?); daughter of Daniel and Sarah.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16049; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Blanckburn; age 64; born in Panther, WV; married; housewife; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of Daniel and Sally (Whitt) Roberts; died 28 Dec 1954 at Panther, WV; due to myocarditis;
buried 30 Dec 1954 in Trap Fork Cemetery; informant, Unis Johnson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Rosser Beach; age 29; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; superintendent; living in Logan, WV;
son of James T. and E.C.; married on 7 Aug 1910 at English, WV; Minnie Evelyn Beavers; age 18;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.D. and Mary.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 011787; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Rooser Beach; age 77; born 22 Feb 1880 in Rocky Mount, NC; married; living at War, WV;
self employed real estate dealer; son of _____ and Emma (Scott) Beach; died 14 Aug 1957 at War,
WV; from coronary heart attack, due to carcinoma of lungs and prostate; buried 18 Aug 1957 in
Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mrs. Minnie Beach, War, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 1 Jun 1900; Page73B, Family #11/11.
Listed as Minnie Beavers, age 6, born Jul 1894 in WV, in household of father, Alexander Beavers.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 162A, Family #40.
Listed as Minnie A. Beavers, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Alexander D. Beavers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Rosser Beach; age 29; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; superintendent; living in Logan, WV;
son of James T. and E.C.; married on 7 Aug 1910 at English, WV; Minnie Evelyn Beavers; age 18;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.D. and Mary.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 1 Jun 1900, Page73B, Family #16/16.
Listed as Wade Beavers, age 18, born Sep 1881 in WV, in household of father, John Beavers.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #21.
Listed as Wade Beavers, age 26, divorced, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 205; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade Beavers; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at War, WV; son of John and
Ellen; married on 31 Aug 1910 at War, WV; Nannie Blackburn; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Lewis and Josie.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Beavers Serach, 12 Jan 2003, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Wade Beavers; born on 15 Sep 1880 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 18 May 1954 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Rebecca Christian on 30 Mar 1904 in McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 214B; Image 6 of 32;
Family #43/43.
Listed as Nancy E. Blackburn; age 3; born in VA in Dec 1896; in household of father, Lewis
Blackburn.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 205; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade Beavers; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at War, WV; son of John
and Ellen; married on 31 Aug 1910 at War, WV; Nannie Blackburn; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Lewis and Josie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Bell; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Jed, WV; son of Jim and Victoria;
married on 14 Dec 1910 at Jed, WV; Virgie Carter; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; daughter
of Bill and Mary.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 26 Mar 2014.
" John Henry Bell
Birth 10 Jun 1887
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Mar 1943 (aged 55)
Havaco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Toms Mountain Cemetery
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126947218"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of James Bell and Victoria Mills."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89B, Family 54.
Listed as Virginia Carter, age 9, born in 1891, in household of father, William Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom O'Neal; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; single; living at Tug River, WV; son of Taylor
and Eliza; married on 31 Jul 1907 in McDowell Co, WV; Virgie Carter; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of W.M. and Mary.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 204A; Image 21
of 33; Family #369/381.
Listed as Virgia O'Neel; age 20; born in WV; married once for 0 yrs (sic, belive this was no children);
in household of husband, Thomas C. O'Neal.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 18 May 1910; Page 5A; Family #91.
Listed as Virgie Carter; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of father, William Carter.
(Listed twice in this census)
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Bell; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Jed, WV; son of Jim and Victoria;
married on 14 Dec 1910 at Jed, WV; Virgie Carter; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; daughter
of Bill and Mary.
1. Mercer Co, WV Birth Registry; Vol #__(1890); Page 6; Line 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas C. O'Neal; born on 24 Sep 1890 in Mercer Co, WV; parents, Taylor and Eliza J. O'Neal;
reported by Taylor O'Neal.
2. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Beaver Pond District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 4B, Family #79.
Listed as Thomas C. O'Neal, age 9, born in WV in May 1891, in household of father, Taylor O'Neal.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom O'Neal; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; single; living at Tug River, WV; son of Taylor
and Eliza; married on 31 Jul 1907 in McDowell Co, WV; Virgie Carter; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of W.M. and Mary.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 204A; Image
21 of 33; Family #369/381.
Listed as Tom O'Neel; age 21; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; driver; head of household.
5. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas C. ONeal; age 23; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; married on 13 Mar 1911 at Beckley,
WV; Nannie Robertson; age 30; born in Lawrence Co, KY; living in Raleigh Co, WV.
6. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Puritan; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 85B; Image 2 of 51;
Family #11/11.
Listed as Tom O'Neil; age 41; born in WV; married at 17; machine (operator) in coal mine; head of
household.
7. Logan Co, WV; Death Registry, 1963-1964; WV Archives Web Site, via LDS Web Site.
Thomas Cleveland O'Neal; age 77; born on 22 Sep 1886 (sic, 24 Sep 1890, see birth record) in WV;
married; retired miner; living at Switzer, Logan Co, WV; SS # 236-07-6256; son of Taylor and Mary
(Perry) (sic, Eliza J.Terry) O'Neal; died on 18 May 1964 in Man Memorial, Man, WV; buried on 20
May 1964 in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 89B, Family 54.
Listed as Virginia Carter, age 9, born in 1891, in household of father, William Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom O'Neal; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; single; living at Tug River, WV; son of Taylor
and Eliza; married on 31 Jul 1907 in McDowell Co, WV; Virgie Carter; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of W.M. and Mary.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 204A; Image 21
of 33; Family #369/381.
Listed as Virgia O'Neel; age 20; born in WV; married once for 0 yrs (sic, belive this was no children);
in household of husband, Thomas C. O'Neal.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 18 May 1910; Page 5A; Family #91.
Listed as Virgie Carter; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of father, William Carter.
(Listed twice in this census)
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Bell; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Jed, WV; son of Jim and Victoria;
married on 14 Dec 1910 at Jed, WV; Virgie Carter; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; daughter
of Bill and Mary.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 271A, Family #566.
Listed as James H. Blankenship, age 11, born in Jan 1889 in WV, in household of father, William F.
Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
James H. Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son
of William and Jenety; married on 28 Mar 1910 at Paynesville, WV; Peggy Meadows; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Flisty.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as James H. Blankenship; age 30; brn in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as James H. Blankenship; age 42; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-370; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Henry Blankenship; age 54; born 22 Jan 188 in Panther, WV; unemployed; living at Panther,
WV; person who will always know address, Peggy Blankenship, Panther, WV; 6'2" tall; 194 lbs; blue
eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
6. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Blankenship
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 9 Dec 1965
Death Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia
Death Age: 77
Occupation: Logger
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William Blankenship
Mother Name: Genette Roberts
FHL Film Number: 559886"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
James H. Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son
of William and Jenety; married on 28 Mar 1910 at Paynesville, WV; Peggy Meadows; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Flisty.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as Jenette Blankenship; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James H.
Blankenship.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as Peggy Blankenship; age 41; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, James H.
Blankenship.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17498; WV Archives Web Site.
Peggy Blankenship; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; married; housewife; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of Bill and Philestine (Justice) Blankenship; died 18 Mar 1943 at Zacks Branch, Panther,
WV; due to pulmonary TB; buried 20 Mar 1943 at Panther, WV; informant, Lucy Patton.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as Jenette Blankenship; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as Arnettie Blankenship; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as Rothnner Blankenship; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as Rothiner Blankenship; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rathmer Blankenship
[Rathmer Lester]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Panther McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 Sep 1999
Father: Henry Blankenship
Mother: Peggy Meadows
SSN: 232429901
Notes: Aug 1945: Name listed as RATHMER BLANKENSHIP;
23 Sep 1999: Name listed as RATHMER LESTER"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as Elijah Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as Della Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.