1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Wilson Brown.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 82.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 698.
Slab Fork Township, page 001.
Listed as Martha A. Brown, age 22, in household of father, W.S. Brown.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WY...", Vol 2, No 92, Haga, page 27.
John Washington Cooke, age 35, married Martha Alice Brown, age 24, on 1 Apr
1883.
5. "Births of Wyoming Co...", Haga, 1884.
Guy Cooke was born at Oceana on 20 Mar 1884 to John W. and Martha Cooke.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Oceana; taken on 4 Jan 1900; Page 265B;
Family #33/34.
Listed as Martha A. Cook; age 42; born in WV in Apr 1858; married 17 yrs; 5 children, all living;
in household of husband, John Cooke.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Martha A. Cook; born on 7 Apr 1858; died on 12 Aug 1938; buried in Homer
Cook Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #1.
Listed as Martha Cook, age 52, born in WV, married 27 yrs, 5 children, all living, in household of
husband, John W. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #471/489.
Listed as Tillman Hager; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Tillman Hager; age 25; born at Hensley, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Ed and Sarah
Hager; married on 21 Dec 1946 at Hanover, WV; Athelene Cook; age 19; born at North Springs, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Carl and Gustavis Cook.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Ed and Sarah Hager", Article; submitted by daughter, Kathryn Vance, HC 71, Box
258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 199B;
Family #455/461.
Listed as Athelene Cook; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Carl F. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Tillman Hager; age 25; born at Hensley, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Ed and Sarah
Hager; married on 21 Dec 1946 at Hanover, WV; Athelene Cook; age 19; born at North Springs, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Carl and Gustavis Cook.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Jinks Bailey; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of Robert
and Zeda; married on 2 Jul 1931 at Welch, WV; Opal Hager; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Edward and Sara.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Family #178/182.
Listed as Opal Hager; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #471/489.
Listed as Opal Hager; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Jinks Bailey; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of Robert
and Zeda; married on 2 Jul 1931 at Welch, WV; Opal Hager; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Edward and Sara.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938): Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
Garland Ray Snuffer; age 26; born on 13 Jul 1911 at Glen White, WV; living at Glen White, WV; son
of I.F. and Eva Snuffer; married on 7 May 1938 at Lester, WV; Opal Hope Hager; age 23; born on 9
Oct 1915 at Hensley, WV; living at Glen White, WV; daughter of Edward and Sarah Hager.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Ed and Sarah Hager", Article; submitted by daughter, Kathryn Vance, HC 71, Box
258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
M.M. Walker; age 31; born in Monroe Co, TN; divorced; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of George
and Mary; married on 16 Feb 1935 at Welch, WV; Flora Hager; age 19; born and living at Hensley,
WV; single; daughter of Ed and Sarah.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Family #178/182.
Listed as Flora Hager; age 4 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Edward H. Hager.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #471/489.
Listed as Flora Hager; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
M.M. Walker; age 31; born in Monroe Co, TN; divorced; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of George
and Mary; married on 16 Feb 1935 at Welch, WV; Flora Hager; age 19; born and living at Hensley,
WV; single; daughter of Ed and Sarah.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Ed and Sarah Hager", Article; submitted by daughter, Kathryn Vance, HC 71, Box
258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy C. Sanders; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; son of Fielding and Bell; married on
14 Nov 1936 at Capels, WV; Florence Hager; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ed and
Sarah.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Family #178/182.
Listed as Florence Hager; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Edward H. Hager.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #471/489.
Listed as Florence Hager; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy C. Sanders; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; son of Fielding and Bell; married on
14 Nov 1936 at Capels, WV; Florence Hager; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ed and
Sarah.
4. Newspaper Obit sent in letter from Kathryn Sanders, May 2011.
"Florence Sanders of Dearborn Heights Michigan, formerly of Iaeger passed away on Saturday, 14 August, 2004 at Wyndotte Hospital, Wyandotte, Michigan.
"She was 86. She was the daughter of the late Sarah and Ed Hager of Iaeger. She was born in Hensley 19 March 1919.
"She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Sanders; her sisters, Jean Hage Rasnick, Opal Snuffer, Yvonne Humpries; and her brother Tillman Hager.
"She is survived by three sisters and one brother. Also her nine children Clayton of Virginia, Carol Tetreaultand Delores Pyle of Michigan, Roy Jr. of Ohio; James Of Wev Virginia,Douglas of Michigan, Roger of Florida, Jerry and Lisa Nichols of Michigan; slso 35 grandchildren and and 11 Great grandchildren.
"Howe Peterson Funeral Home in Taylor, Michigan was in charge of arrangements. Burial at Michigan Memorial cemetery in Flatrock, Michigan..."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Ed and Sarah Hager", Article; submitted by daughter, Kathryn Vance, HC 71, Box
258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Cherry Lane Township; taken on 28/29 Apr 1910; Page 6A; Image
11 of 20; Family #97/99.
Listed as Fielden Sanders; age 26; born in NC; married once for 7 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '59 002041; WV Archives Web Site.
Fielden M. Sanders; age 74; born on 12 Jul 1884 in Alleghaney Co, NC; married; living at Capels, WV;
son of unknown parents; died on 8 Feb 1959 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from lung
cancer; buried on 10 Feb 1959 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Belle Rash
Sanders, Capels, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, MCdowell Co, WV; submitted by
Cheryl Nienhaus; 26 Feb 2012; double headstone photo added by K. Sanders.
Fielden Monroe Sanders; born 12 Jul 1884; died 8 Feb 1959; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Permealia Belle Rash Sanders.
Permealia Isabelle "Belle" Rash
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Cherry Lane Township; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 124B; Image 12
of 21; Family #108/110.
Listed as Permelia I. Rash; age 16; born in NC in Sep Oct 1883; single; in household of father, John F. Rash.
2. North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sherman Bangus
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 02 Jan 1907
Event Place , Alleghany, North Carolina, United States
Gender Male
Age 21
Marital Status Married
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated) 1886
Father's Name Frank Bangus
Mother's Name Fanny Bangus
Spouse's Name Bell Rash
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 21
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1886
Spouse's Father's Name Frank Rash
Spouse's Mother's Name Clercie Rash"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Jun 2014; maintained by K. Sanders.
Permealie Isabell "Belle" Rash Sanders; born 12 Oct 1883; died 24 Nov 1983; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with husband, Fielden M. Sanders.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 189A,
Family #353.
Listed as Ugene Vance, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Richard Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 491; WV Archives Web Site.
Eugene Vance; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 13 Aug 1942 at Iaeger,
WV; Katherine Hager; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. Cravens and Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; 6 Aug 2012; Posted obit.
"Eugene Harold “Gene” Vance, age 89, of 2137 Athens Road,
Princeton, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home
with his loving family by his side.
"Born on December 12, 1922 in Iaeger, he was a son of the late
Richard and Samantha Stacy Vance. He had been a resident of
Princeton for 26 years. He was a retired railroad conductor for
Norfolk Southern where he worked 40 years. He was also a
conductor for Amtrak. He was a member of the UTU, NRA, and was
an honorary Kentucky Colonel. He also loved gardening. He was a
graduate of Mercer County Vocational School, and Liberty University
in Lynchburg with biblical studies.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons,
Larry Ray and Timothy Harold Vance; a great granddaughter, Haddie
Lauren Slusher.
"Survivors include:
Wife of 70 years: Kathryn Hager Vance of the home
Son: Kenneth (Mickey) Vance and wife Rhonda of Bluefield, VA
Daughter: Patricia (Pat) Slusher and husband Dusty of Salem, VA
Grandchildren: Meagan Stroud and husband Justin of Lynchburg, VA
Christopher Eugene Slusher and wife Tiffany of Riner, VA Michael
Wilson Slusher and wife Carlin of Raleigh, NC
Great grandson: Vance Orion Slusher of Raleigh, NC
Sister: Thelma Allen of Adrian, MI
Special friends: Earl and Elva Dotson of Athens Road, Princeton
David & Linda Martin of Athens Road, Princeton Irene Rose of Halls
Ridge Road, Princeton
"Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at
3:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with
Pastor Mike Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial
Gardens in Princeton.."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 63A;
Family #471/489.
Listed as Catherine Hager; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Hager.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 491; WV Archives Web Site.
Eugene Vance; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 13 Aug 1942 at Iaeger, WV;
Katherine Hager; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Ed and Sarah Hager", Article; submitted by daughter, Kathryn Vance, HC 71, Box
258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12321; WV Archives Web Site.
Larry Ray Vance; age 3 days; born 25 Jan 1944 at Iaeger, WV; son of Eugena and Katherine
(Hager) Vance; died 28 Jan 1944 at Iaeger, WV; premature; buried 30 Jan 1944 in Day
Cemetery, Iaeger, WV; informant, Eugene Vance, Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 005059; WV Archives Web Site.
Timothy Harold Vance; age 3 mons, 3 days; born 15 Dec 1958 at Johnny Cake, Iaeger, WV; son
of Eugena and Kathryn (Hager) Vance; died 18 Mar 1959 at Iaeger, WV; of unknown cause; baby
DOA at doctors office; buried 20 Mar 1959 in Day Cemetery, Iaeger, WV; informant, Eugene
Vance, Iaeger, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Center District, 1891.
Fred Cook; born on 3 Jan 1891 to S. A. and _____ Cook.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #188.
Listed as Andrew F. Cook, age 9, in household of father, Sylvester Cooke.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215A, Family #27.
Listed as Andrew F. Cook, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Sylvester A. Cooke.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Cook; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rockview, WV; son of S.A. Cook; married on 20
June 1915 at residence of Mary Stewart; Inie Stewart; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Oceana, WV; daughter of Hoe Stewart.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #132.
Listed as Ina Stewart, age 8, in household of father, William Stewart.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Cook; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rockview, WV; son of S.A. Cook; married on 20
June 1915 at residence of Mary Stewart; Inie Stewart; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Oceana, WV; daughter of Hoe Stewart.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 86, Haga, page 27.
James Esbert Dumegan, age 21, born in Raleigh Co, WV, son of Jeff and (_______) Dumegan,
married on 16 Dec 1895 Brookie Toler, age 14, daughter of James R. and Lusanie Toler.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 27/28 Apr 1910, Page 244A,
Family #146.
Listed as J.C. Dunnigan, age 35, born in WV, married for 14 years, farmer, head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Berwind/Newhall; E.D. 24-19; Page 353B;
Image 24 of 46; Household #204.
Listed as James E. Dunigan; age 65; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; no occupation listed; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
J. E. Dunigan; age 72; born in Raleigh Co, WV; widowed; living at War, WV; married on 3 Nov 1947
at War, WV; Lillie Hicks; age 56; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
J. E. Dunigan; age 72; born in Raleigh Co, WV; widowed; living at War, WV; married on 3 Nov 1947
at War, WV; Lillie Hicks; age 56; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Crouse; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; miner; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Charles
and Maggie; married on 13 Sep 1930 at Thorpe, WV; Glady Mitchem; age 18 (sic, 12); born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Gid and Nancy (sic, Anna).
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13057; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Crouse; age 26 yrs, 7 mons; born in Mar 1901 in VA; married, hucband of Glady Crouse; coal
loader for Houston Colleries Co; son of Charles and Maggie (Farmer) Crouse; died on 22 Oct 1927
in the Carswell Mine, Kimball, WV from a slate fall; buried on 24 Oct 1927 at Kimball, WV; informant,
Boyd Crouse, Big Four, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 60A; Family #37/51.
Listed as Gladys Mitchem, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Gideon S. Mitchem.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 49B;
Family #156/163.
Listed as Gladys M. Mitchem, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Gideon S. Mitchem.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Crouse; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; miner; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Charles
and Maggie; married on 13 Sep 1930 at Thorpe, WV; Glady Mitchem; age 18 (sic, 12); born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Gid and Nancy (sic, Anna)
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Harman; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of
Anderson and Mary; married on 2 Jun 1928 at Welch, WV; Gladys Crouse; age 20; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of G.S. and Annie Mitchem.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Minning Village; taken on 2 Apr 1930;
Page 231A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Gladys M. Harman; age 21; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Earnest
R. Harman.