McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John H. Collins

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 772.
Elkhorn Township, page 001.
Listed John H. Collins, age 2, in household of father, William Collins.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 88B, Family 35.
Listed as John Collins, age 22, born in Oct 1877, in household of father, William Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
John H. Collins; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; foreman; living at Welch, WV; son of
William and Sarah; married on 28 Oct 1904 at Welch, WV; Lula ferguson; age 18; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of George and ____.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 207B;
Family #436/467.
Listed as John H. Collins; age 31; born in WV; married once for 6 yrs; stationary engineer; head of
household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #5251; Welch, WV Draft Board; 9 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
John H. Collins; age 40; born on 15 Oct 1877; living at Welch, WV; deputy sheriff for McDowell Co, WV;
nearest relative, Lula Collins, wife; Welch, WV; tall with slender build; blue eyes and brown hair,


Sarah Lula Ferguson

1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 201A; Family #270/272.
Listed as Sarah L. Ferguson; age 15; born in WV in May 1885; in household of father, George W.
Ferguson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
John H. Collins; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; foreman; living at Welch, WV; son of
William and Sarah; married on 28 Oct 1904 at Welch, WV; Lula ferguson; age 18; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of George and ____.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 207B;
Family #436/467.
Listed as Lula Collins; age 25; born in WV; married once for 6 yrs; no children, in household of
husband, John H. Collins.


Erastus R. Meadows

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Erastus R. Meadows; age 31; born in Jun 1869 in VA; married 11 yrs; watch and clock fixer;
head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Erastus R. Meadows; age 40; born in VA; married once for 20 yrs; silversmith;
head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as Erastes Meadows; age 50; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.


Nannie Baines

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Nanny B. Meadows; age 30; born in Jul 1869 in VA; married 11 yrs; 5 children, all living; in
household of husband, Erastus R. Meadows.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Nanny B. Meadows; age 40; born in VA; married once for 20 yrs; 8 children, all living; in
household of husband, Erastus R. Meadows.
3. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as Nanny Meadows; age 50; born in VA; in household of husband, Erastus R. Meadows.


Emma L. Meadows

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Emma L. Meadows; age 9; born in Jul 1891 in VA; in household of father, Erastus R.
Meadows.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Emma L. Meadows; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Nora L. Meadows

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Nora L. Meadows; age 7; born in Feb 1893 in VA; in household of father, Erastus R.
Meadows.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Nora L. Meadows; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Pearl B. Meadows

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Perly B. Meadows; age 2; born in May 1898 in VA; in household of father, Erastus R.
Meadows.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Pearl B. Meadows; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.
3. 1930 Census, Ohio; Cuyahoga Co; Cleveland; City Hospital; 1803 Valentine Ave; Page 51A;
Family #3/3.
Listed as Pearl B. Meadows; age 31; born in VA; single; R.N.; head nurse.


Gladys J. Meadows

1. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 206A; Family #179/181.
Listed as Glattis J. Meadows; age 10 mons; born in Jul 1899 in VA; in household of father, Erastus R.
Meadows.
2. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Glatis Meadows; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Mary Meadows

1. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Ira (sic?) Meadows; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as Mary Meadows; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Charles Sidney Meadows

1. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Charles S. Meadows; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as SidneyMeadows; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Mildred Meadows

1. 1910 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; Narrows; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 170B;
Family #510/524.
Listed as Mildred Meadows; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as Mildred Meadows; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Richard Meadows

1. 1920 Census, Pike Co, OH; Sunfish Township; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Family #241/141.
Listed as Richard Meadows; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Erastus R. Meadows.


Joseph B. Hicks

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 38A;
Family #37/44.
Listed as Joseph B. Cook (sic?, Hicks); age 7 born in WV; in household of mother, Molly (_______)
Cook Hicks.
2. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1946); Page 160; Line 3955; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph B. Hicks; age 22; born and living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 13 Feb 1946 in Huntington, WV;
Miss Irene Curry; age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.


Irene Curry

1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1946); Page 160; Line 3955; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph B. Hicks; age 22; born and living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 13 Feb 1946 in Huntington, WV;
Miss Irene Curry; age 25; born in Logan Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.


Perry Walker

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #13.
Listed as Percy (sic, Perry) Walker, age 11, in household of father, Theodore F. Walker.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 114; WV Archives Web Site.
Perry Walker; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of T.L. and Sarah; married on 20 Dec
1908 at the home of the bridegroom; Mollie Shannon; age 23; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of James and Martelia.


Mollie Laura Shannon

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 248B;
Family #75/75.
Listed as Mollie L. Shannon; age 14; born in Jan 1886 in WV; servant; in household of Mathew W,
Hinkle.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 114; WV Archives Web Site.
Perry Walker; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of T.L. and Sarah; married on 20
Dec 1908 at the home of the bridegroom; Mollie Shannon; age 23; born and living in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of James and Martelia.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Wyoming Co, Poorhouse; taken on 6 May 1910;
Page 276B; Family #277/282.
Listed as Mollie Shannon; age 24; born in WV; divorced; inmate; two children, both living; in
household of George W. Stewart.
4. 1920 Census, Cabell Co, WV; Guyandotte District; Huntington; taken on 12/14 Jan 1920; Page 282B;
Family #363/390.
Listed as Mollie Hicks; age 35; born in WV; married, in household of husband, George W. Hicks.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 38A;
Family #37/44.
Listed as Mollie L. Hicks; age 44; born in WV; married at 23; widow; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1967); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Mollie Laura Hicks; age 81; born on 5 Jan 1886 at Baileysville, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV;
daughter of James and Martillia (Roach) Shannon; died on 15 Feb 1967 in Stevens Clinic, Welch,
McDowell Co, WV from febrile illness caused by intestinal obstruction; buried on 17 Feb 1967 in
Short Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV; informant, James Cook, Davy, WV.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Mollie Hicks; born on 5 Jan 1886; died on 15 Jun 1967; living at Davy, McDowell Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV.


Herbert Graham

1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 25 Apr 1910;
Page 190B, Family #137.
Listed as Baby Graham, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #29/29.
Listed as Herbert Graham; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 195; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Graham; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Mullens, WV; son of Floyd Graham;
married on 2 Jul 1932 at Pineville, WV; Kathleen Bradley; age 19; born in Fayette Co, WV; living at
Mullens, WV; daughter of W. A. Bradley


Kathleen Helen Bradley

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 195; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Graham; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Mullens, WV; son of Floyd Graham;
married on 2 Jul 1932 at Pineville, WV; Kathleen Bradley; age 19; born in Fayette Co, WV; living at
Mullens, WV; daughter of W. A. Bradley


Willard Graham Sr

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #29/29.
Listed as Willard Graham; age 4 yrs 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
2. "WW II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co; page 708.
Willard Graham; Staff Sargent US Army; born 19 Oct 1916; entered service 28 Dec 1943; served at
Ft. Thomas, KY; England, France and Luxemburg. Attended Baileysville High School; Advent Church;
son of M/M Floyd Graham; husband of Mrs. Helen F. Graham of Gary, WV.


Helen Irene Furo

1. Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helen Irene Graham, 86, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, following a long illness.

"Born May 22, 1923 at Lynch, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Eli and Margaret Lukacs Furo.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Graham; a son, Willard Graham, Jr.; two grandsons, David Laxton and Drew Riling, Jr.; a brother, Frank Furo; and a sister, Dorothy Furo.

"Mrs. Graham was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting, her grandchildren, going to church and being with her family.

"Survivors include her son, Patrick Graham and his wife, Tracy of Daniels; six daughters, Betty Asbury and her husband, Bob of Raysal, Frances Mikles and her husband, Ernie of Fairmont, Barbara Laxton and her husband, Eddie of Keyrock, Beverly Riling and her husband, Andy of Wyoming, Judy McNair and her husband, Paul of Wyoming and Yolanda Graham and her companion, Wayne Goode of Pineville; a brother, Eli Furo, Jr. and his wife, Charlotte of Rock Hill, SC; a sister, Margaret DeMezzo of Stratford, Conn.; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

"She is survived by her special friend, Zola Duncan; special girls, Carol Stewart, Carol Hurley Urich, Phyllis New, Laney Ritchie and Hazel Hurley; special hairdresser and neighbor, Sue Shumate; and also, her special dog, Fry-Fry..."


Dennis Lawrence Graham

1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 25 Apr 1910;
Page 190B, Family #137.
Listed as Dennis Graham, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #29/29.
Listed as Dennis Graham; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Lawrence Graham; age 59; born at Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Ocena, WV; married
on 8 Aug 1962 at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV; Serena Bell Roberts; born and living at Clayhole, KY;
single.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1965); Page 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis L. Graham; age 61; born on 17 May 1903 in WV; married merchant; living at Oceana, WV;
son of Floyd and Roxie (Toler) Graham; died on 17 Feb 1965 at Mullens, WV from uremia with
cerohosis of liver; buried on 20 Feb 1965 in family cemetery; informant, Crena Graham.


Serena Belle Roberts

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page 292B;
Image 32 of 96; Household #218.
Listed as Belle Roberts; age 5; born in KY; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Troy Roberts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Lawrence Graham; age 59; born at Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Ocena, WV; married
on 8 Aug 1962 at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV; Serena Bell Roberts; born and living at Clayhole,
KY; single.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Serena B. Graham; born 30 May 1934; living at PO Box 36, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1984.
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Serena Belle Roberts Graham of Pineville went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehab in New Richmond, following a long illness. Born May 30. 1934 at Loss Creek Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Nannie Belle Neice Roberts.

"Serena was a born again Chirstian, she was a longtime member at Cook Memorial Baptist church. She loved her church family. For many years she was a cook, at Woody's in Pineville.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis L. Graham 4 brothers Sim Roberts, Shelby Roberts, Freeman Roberts, and Johnny Roberts. 4 sisters Margaret Brooks, Sarah R. Cook, Mary Toler, and Rosalie Toler.

"Those left to cherish her memory include her 3 devoted and loving sons, Steve Graham and his Companion Zena Kennedy of Bland Va, Floyd Graham and his companion Drema Davis of Bluefield, and Herbie Graham of Pineville, her sister Sheba Brooks of Glen Rogers, her step daughter Rena Mae Kelly of Fredricksburg VA. A special niece Patty and her husband Herb Cook, her very special friends Bob and Margie Adams, Billy Dalton, and Paige Cline, and a host of loving friends, and beloved church family.

"Services will be Monday August 19, 2019 at 1pm at the Cook Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville with Rev. Herb Cook officiating, with special words from her dear friend Bob Adams. Following the service she will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny. Pallbearers will be Chris Adams, Jeff Adams, Eddie Cook, Steve Morgan, Billy Dalton, and Jerry Paugh. Honorary Pallbearer Paige Cline

"Friends may gather with the family from 11am until service time at the church.

"The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville WV"


Dennis Lawrence Graham

1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 25 Apr 1910;
Page 190B, Family #137.
Listed as Dennis Graham, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 136B;
Family #29/29.
Listed as Dennis Graham; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd C. Graham.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Lawrence Graham; age 59; born at Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Ocena, WV; married
on 8 Aug 1962 at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV; Serena Bell Roberts; born and living at Clayhole, KY;
single.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1965); Page 7; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis L. Graham; age 61; born on 17 May 1903 in WV; married merchant; living at Oceana, WV;
son of Floyd and Roxie (Toler) Graham; died on 17 Feb 1965 at Mullens, WV from uremia with
cerohosis of liver; buried on 20 Feb 1965 in family cemetery; informant, Crena Graham.