McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Marvin Wirt

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Wirt; born on 5 Oct 1909 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Eckman, WV; son of John L. and
Pearl; married on 29 Nov 1937 at Maybeury, WV; Rosie Stumbo; born on 4 Mar 1916 (sic?) in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Walter and Mannie.


Rosie Stumbo

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eureka; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 169A;
Family #268/283.
Listed as Rosie Stumbo; age 9 yrs. 4 mons; born in KY; in household of uncle, Harless Wilhite, with
mother, Amanda (Wilhite) Stumbo.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Wirt; born on 5 Oct 1909 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Eckman, WV; son of John L. and
Pearl; married on 29 Nov 1937 at Maybeury, WV; Rosie Stumbo; born on 4 Mar 1916 (sic?) in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Walter and Mannie.


John Leslie Wirt Sr

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #148.
Listed as John L. Wirt; age 65; born in VA; married; supervisor on state roads Work; head of
household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 005348; WV Archives Web Site.
John leslie Wirt; age 76; born 28 Sep 1888 at Christiansburg, VA; retired state road foreman; living
at Davy, WV; married; son of Asa and Catherine (Wigginton) Wirt; died 14 Apr 1964 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV from carcinoma of bladder with metastasis; buried 17 Apr 1964 in Iaeger Memorial
Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, S?ary Wirt, Davy, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Mary R M. Nunneley; 19 Oct 2010; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
John Leslie Wirt; born 28 Sep 1888; died 14 Apr 1964; buried here; headstone and grave marker
photos shown.


Pearl Lawhorn

1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 211B; Image 22 of 61;
Family #224/226.
Listed as Pearl Lawhorn; age 15; born in KY in Feb 1885; in household of father, Alonzo Lawhorn.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Pearl Wirt; age 63; born in KY; married; in household of husband, John L. Wirt, Sr.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 018229; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Pearl Wirt; age 79; born 18 Feb 1886 in KY; widow; living at Davy, WV; housewife; daughter of
Alonzo and Sarah (Blizzard) Lawhorn; died 2 Dec 1966 at Davy, WV; from a coronary thrombosis;
buried 5 Dec 1966 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Miss Loay Wirt, Davy,
WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sgt Ed Elstan; 12 Apr 2012; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Pearl Lawhorn Wirt; born 18 Feb 1866; died 2 Dec 1966; buried here.


Lacy Wirt

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Lacyl Wirt; age 40; born in WV; never married; retailn store sales clerk; in household of
father John L. Wirt, Sr.


James Russell Wirt

1. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James R Wirt
Birth Year: 1922
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 28 Aug 1940
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Infantry
Branch Code: Infantry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Philippine Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 1 year of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 135"
2. 'World War II Young American Patroits, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 781; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Russell Wirt; born 13 Feb 1922; Private US Army; entered service 26 Aug 1940; served at Camp
Bragg, NC; and in Pacific; KIA on 5 Jul 1943; attended Davy Jr. HS; Methodist; son of M/M J.L. Wirt, Davy, WV.
3. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James R. Wirt; born 8 Apr 1923; died 7 Jul 1943; Serial #15000166; Corporal Headquarters Company; 1st
Bat. 162 Infrantry Regimant; USAGF; buried in iaeger Memorial; signed by John L. Wirt, 3 Mar 1949.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B, Walls; 10 Mar 2014.
James R. Wirt; born 8 Apr 1923; died 5 Jul 1943; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * CPL 162 INF * WORLD WAR II".


Wayne Blankenship

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 240B, Family #81.
Listed as Wayne Blankenship, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Blackburn D. Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 30/31 Jan 1920, Page 213B,
Family #156.
Listed as Waine Blankenship, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Blackburn D. Blankenship.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Blankenship; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clearfork, WV; son of B.D.
Blankenship; married on 6 Sep 1929 at Guyan, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 19; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Birtie Maynor.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 481; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Blankenship; age 32; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Black and
Mary (sic, Sarah) Blankenship; married on 2 Feb 1935 at Jesse, WV; Vallie Stewart; age 42; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Thompson and Telia Walker.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wayne Blankenship; aborn on 28 Dec 1905; died in Sep 1976; last residence, Matheny, Wyoming
Co, WV; SS # 235-10-3475; card issued in WV before 1951.


Grace M. Maynor

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 29/30 Jan 1920, Page 213A, Family #149.
Listed as Gracie M. Maynor, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, William B. Maynor.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page 172B, Family #141.
Listed as Gracie Maynor, age 18, born in WV, married at 17, in household of father, William B.
Maynor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Blankenship; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clearfork, WV; son of B.D.
Blankenship; married on 6 Sep 1929 at Guyan, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 19; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Birtie Maynor.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Harper; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; lving at Guyan, WV; son of Frank and Cora Harper;
married on 3 Apr 1937 at Simon, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Bert and Nora Maynor.


Nora Blankenship

1. Evans Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nora Griggs, 80, of Matheny, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
"Born Aug. 10, 1930, at Guyan, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Gracie Harper Blankenship.
"Mrs. Griggs was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Griggs.
"Survivors include a brother, Sylvester Harper and his wife, Judy, of Oceana; a niece, Rhonda Russell and her husband, Thomas, of Virginia; and two aunts, Dessie Steel of Coal Mountain and Maggie Kennedy of Hanover..."


Ralph Harper

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Harper; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; lving at Guyan, WV; son of Frank and Cora Harper;
married on 3 Apr 1937 at Simon, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Bert and Nora Maynor.


Grace M. Maynor

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 29/30 Jan 1920, Page 213A, Family #149.
Listed as Gracie M. Maynor, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, William B. Maynor.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page 172B, Family #141.
Listed as Gracie Maynor, age 18, born in WV, married at 17, in household of father, William B.
Maynor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Blankenship; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clearfork, WV; son of B.D.
Blankenship; married on 6 Sep 1929 at Guyan, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 19; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Birtie Maynor.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Harper; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; lving at Guyan, WV; son of Frank and Cora Harper;
married on 3 Apr 1937 at Simon, WV; Gracie Maynor; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Bert and Nora Maynor.


Lloyd Hedrick

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1932); Page ___; Line 28; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd Hedrick; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Landville, WV; son of S.F. and Bertha (Rogers)
Hedrick; married on 30 Nov 1932 at Landville, WV; Gladys Brooks; age 18; born in WV; singel; living
at Landville, WV; daughter of Dennie and Doshie (Hatfield) Brooks.


Gladys Brooks

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1932); Page ___; Line 28; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd Hedrick; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Landville, WV; son of S.F. and Bertha (Rogers)
Hedrick; married on 30 Nov 1932 at Landville, WV; Gladys Brooks; age 18; born in WV; singel; living
at Landville, WV; daughter of Dennie and Doshie (Hatfield) Brooks.


Shallora F. Hedrick

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1925); Page 81; Line 32; WV Archives Web Site.
S.F. Hedricks; age 43; born in WV; widowed; living at Taplin, WV; mine foreman; son of Moll and
J. (Rogers) Hedrick; married on 8 Jan 1925 at Taplin, WV; Ada Trent; age 41; born in WV; widow;
living at Taplin, WV; daughter of Perry and Mary (Bell) Bailey.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 72B; Image 2 of 25;
Family #21/21.
Listed as Shallora F. Hedrick; age 52; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.


Anna Hedrick

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 72B; Image 2 of 25;
Family #21/21.
Listed as Anna Hedrick; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Shallora F. Hedrick.


Lewis Denny Brooks

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #127.
Listed as Lewis D. Brooks, age 10, in hosuehold of father, Jesse B. Brooks.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Dennie Brooks; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.B. and Caroline; married
on 15 Jan 1909; Docia Canada; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of _____
and Nellie.


Doshie May aka Kennedy Hatfield

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; taken 13 Jun 1900; Page 253A; Family #147/147.
Listed as Dosia Kennedy, age 7; born in WV in Oct 1892; in household of step-father, Arison
Kennedy.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Dennie Brooks; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.B. and Caroline; married
on 15 Jan 1909; Docia Canada; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of _____
and Nellie.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1917); Page 194; Line #30; WV Archives Web Site.
Flemin Keneda; 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Christian, WV; son of Ballard
and Frances (Hurley) Keneda; married on 17 Sep 1917 in Logan Co, WV; Doshie Brooks; age 24;
born in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; living at Christian, WV; daughter of Lee and Nellie (Cline)
Hatfield.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Doshie May Kennedy [Doshie May Hatfield]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1890
Birth Place: Simon Wyomin, West Virginia
Father:
Lee Hatfield
Mother:
Nellie Cline
SSN: 234688876
Notes: Jan 1961: Name listed as DOSHIE MAY KENNEDY


Jackie L. Hedrick

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackie L. Hedrick; age 21; born at Davin, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Lloyd and Gladys
Hedrick; married on 12 Nov 1955 at Simon, WV; Shirley Toler; age 16; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Bedford and Martha Toler.


Shirley Toler

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackie L. Hedrick; age 21; born at Davin, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Lloyd and Gladys
Hedrick; married on 12 Nov 1955 at Simon, WV; Shirley Toler; age 16; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Bedford and Martha Toler.


Jeffery Warren Morgan

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Jeffery Morgan; born 30 Oct 1971; died 30 Oct 1971; buried in Morgan Family Cemetery, Elk Lick,
Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 29 Jan 2005; newspaper Obit for father, Herbert Hoover
Morgan. (Ref 1 death not correct. This obit states he survives his father)


Pamela Ann Hedrick

1. " The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 15 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"Pamela Ann Hedrick Morgan, 52, of Clear Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.

"She was born October 26, 1957, a daughter of Jackie and Shirley Toler Hedrick of Oceana, WV.

"She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, especially her mom who was her confidante, her father whom she adored and her best friend and high school sweet heart, her husband, Jeffery. She was a 1975 graduate of Oceana High School and a very loving mother to her two sons.

"Her grandparents Bedford and Martha Toler and Lloyd and Gladys Hedrick preceded her in death along with her father-in-law Herbert H. Morgan and brother-in-law Barry Kent Morgan.

"Also left to mourn her leaving are her husband of almost 34 years and the love of her life Jeffery Warren Morgan; two beloved sons Christopher Warren Morgan and wife Rada Carol of Baileysville, WV, and Joshua Eric Morgan and wife Brandy of Charleston, WV; a grandson, Logan Christopher Morgan; and a granddaughter, Brooklyn Pamela Jade Morgan, who is due to be born in September 2010; a sister, Donna Elaine Stewart and husband Allen of Oceana, WV; a brother, Ricky Hedrick and wife Lisa of Wolf Pen, WV; mother-in-law Hilda Morgan of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends.

"Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."