McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ephriam Hatfield

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
Married Polly Goff. Had son Valentine.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "The Hatfield's" article, Page 115.
3. "Genealogy of WV-KY Hatfields" page 184.
First married Mary Smith Goff, second Anna McKinney Music Bundy abt 1800.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 410.
Ephriam Hatfield (1765-16 Jun 1855) married first, Mary Goff, who died about
1790 and second, Ann McKinney Music (b 1755), widow of David Music, who was
killed by the Shawnee Indians, near Honaker, Russell Co, VA in Aug 1792.
Ann married Ephriam about 1795. She died a short time before Ephriam and is
buried beside her on Blackberry Creek, Pike Co, KY.
5. "The Olive Hatfield Allen" webpage, Olive Jean Allen, Varney, WV.
6. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, 29 Feb 2000, James Presley search.
James Presley married Lydia Bridgett Hatfield, daughter of Ephriam and Mary
Smith Hatfield. Ephraim was born in 1765 in Washington Co, VA; died on 13
Oct 1847 on Blackberry Creek in Pike Co, KY; married Mary Smith about 1785
in Russell Co, VA.


Mary Goff "Polly" Smith

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
Married Ephriam Hatfield. Had son Valentine.
2. "Genealogy of WV-KY Hatfields" page 184.
Died in birth of daughter, Lydia Hatfield.
3. "Descendents of Ephriam Hatfield", familytreemaker.com.
4. Internet web site, McDowell Co, WV, Appalachian Families, Brenda Collins
Dillion, 25 Nov 1999.
Ephraim Hatfield, son of Joseph Hatfield, married first Mary Goff Smith, wife
of Ericus Smith, Jr.; children were Joseph, Valentine and Bridgett.
5. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, 29 Feb 2000, James Presley search.
James Presley married Lydia Bridgett Hatfield, daughter of Ephriam and Mary
Smith Hatfield. Ephraim was born in 1765 in Washington Co, VA; died on 13
Oct 1847 on Blackberry Creek in Pike Co, KY; married Mary Smith about 1785
in Russell Co, VA. Mary Smith was born in 1754 in Wilmington, Deleware; died
in 1790 in Russell Co, VA.


Aly "Alie" Hatfield

1. "Genealogy of WV-KY Hatfields" page 184.


John Hatfield

1. "Genealogy of WV-KY Hatfields" pages 184 and 185.
Son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield.
Born in 1810, married Isabelle Vance (sister of Abner Vance) about 1837/38
in Logan Co, WV.
2. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Valentine Hatfield dated 27 Jun 1867. Named daughter, Celia,
granddaughter, Martha Perry as well as, Ali, Joseph, Andrew, Jane
Justus, Thomas, John, James and Pheobe Varney.
3. "Genealogical Section of History of Logan Co", Henry Clay Ragland, 1896.
Chapter XVII, page 8. Valentine Hatfield of Washington Co, VA, married
(________) Weddington. Had nine sons and three daughters. "Was the half son
of Thomas Smith"? Does this mean that Mary Smith Goff Hatfield was first
married to Thomas Smith and therefore Valentine was the "stepson" of Thomas?
4. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
John Hatfield (b 1810), son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield,
married Isabelle Vance, a sister of Abner Vance.
5. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 142, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #319.
Listed as John Hatfield, age 37, head of household.
6. Hatfield Family from internet, 1859:John Wesley Hatfield (Abt 1839- Abt
1861).
John Hatfield, born abt 1810, Logan Co, WV, married Isabelle Vance.
7. "The Olive Hatfield Allen" webpage, Olive Jean Allen, Varney, WV.
8. 1860 Census Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1860, Page 281, Family #529.
Listed as John Hatfield, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Isabell "Tabby" Vance

1. "Genealogy of WV-KY Hatfields" pages 184 and 185.
Son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield.
Born in 1810, married Isabelle Vance (sister of Abner Vance).
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
John Hatfield (b 1810), son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield,
married Isabelle Vance, a sister of Abner Vance.
3. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 142, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #319.
Listed as Isabell Hatfield, age 35, in household of husband, John Hatfield.
4. Hatfield Family from internet, 1859:John Wesley Hatfield (Abt 1839- Abt
1861).
John Hatfield, born abt 1810, Logan Co, WV, married Isabelle Vance.
5. "Timothy Vance's Hompage", internet.
Isabelle Vance born in 1815 married John Hatfield.
6. 1860 Census Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1860, Page 281, Family #529.
Listed as Tabby Hatfield, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband, John
Hatfield.


Harriett Hatfield

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
John Hatfield (b 1810), son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield,
married Isabelle Vance, a sister of Abner Vance.
Children were: John Wesley (b 1839, married Martha Tiller), Sena (b 1841),
Harriett (b 18430, Malinda (b 1845), Floyd (b 1847, married Polly E.
Staton), Hannah (b 1849), and Ephriam (b 1851, married Nancy Staton).
2. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 142, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #319.
Listed as Harriett Hatfield, age 7, in household of father, John Hatfield.
3. 1860 Census Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1860, Page 281, Family #529.
Listed as Harriett Hatfield, age 17, born in VA, in household of father,
John Hatfield.


Malinda Hatfield

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
John Hatfield (b 1810), son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield,
married Isabelle Vance, a sister of Abner Vance.
Children were: John Wesley (b 1839, married Martha Tiller), Sena (b 1841),
Harriett (b 18430, Malinda (b 1845), Floyd (b 1847, married Polly E.
Staton), Hannah (b 1849), and Ephriam (b 1851, married Nancy Staton).
2. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 142, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #319.
Listed as Malinda Hatfield, age 5, in household of father, John Hatfield.
3. 1860 Census Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1860, Page 281, Family #529.
Listed as Melinda Hatfield, age 15, born in VA, in household of father,
John Hatfield.


Hannah Hatfield

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hatfield-Adams" article, Page 116.
John Hatfield (b 1810), son of Valentine and Martha Weddington Hatfield,
married Isabelle Vance, a sister of Abner Vance.
Children were: John Wesley (b 1839, married Martha Tiller), Sena (b 1841),
Harriett (b 18430, Malinda (b 1845), Floyd (b 1847, married Polly E.
Staton), Hannah (b 1849), and Ephriam (b 1851, married Nancy Staton).
2. 1860 Census Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1860, Page 281, Family #529.
Listed as Hannah Hatfield, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
John Hatfield.


Levi Emmett Sturgill

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Second husband of Elizabeth Lambert, daughter of Hiram and Naomi Sizemore Lambert.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 449.
Came from Crumpler, NC in 1898 to Center District via Welch, Brown's Creek, Indian Creek to
the foot of Wolfpen Mtn.
3. 1870 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Chestnut Hill Township, Jefferson PO, taken on 20 Jun 1870; Page
453B, Family #17.
Listed as Levi Sturgell, age 2, born in NC, in household of father, Joshua Sturgill.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 233A, Family #125.
Listed as Levi Sturgill, age 32, born in Feb 1868 in NC, married 13 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 May 1910, Page 223A, Family #158.
Listed as Levi E. Sturgill, age 42, born in NC, widowed, farmer, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 423; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Sturgill; age 43; born in _____; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of ____; married on 18 Oct 1911
at residence of Levi Sturgill; Elizabeth Sizemore; age 55; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Hiram and Naoma.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 31 Jan 1920, Page 193B, Family #76.
Listed as Levi Sturgill, age 58, born in WV(sic, NC), farmer, head of household.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7 May 1930, Page 151B, Family #114.
Listed as Levi Sturgill; age 68, born in WV (sic, NC), married at 43, farmer, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 466; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Emmett Sturgill; age 70; born in Ashe Co, NC; widowed; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV;
son of ____ and Phoebe Sturgill; married on 23 Sep 1938 at Pineville, WV; Martha Cole; age 56;
born in Fayette Co, WV; widow; living at Pineville, WV.
10. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #11922; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Emmett Sturgill; age 81; born on 28 Feb 1868 in NC; married; farmer; parents unknown; died
on 1 Jun 1949 at Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 4 Jun 1949 in Sturgill
Cemetery.
11. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Levi E. Sturgill; born in 1868; died in 1949; buried in Sturgill Goode
Cemetery, Goode Farm, Wyoming Co, WV.


Elizabeth Lambert

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Hiram Lambert.
2. "Marriage Records Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 75.
Gideon Sizemore married Betsy Lambert, daughter of Hiram and Naomi Lambert,
on 8 Jun 1872.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 89.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Married second Levi Sturgill. Children of first marriage to Gideon Sizemore
were: Naomi, Mary, Hiram, John Riley, Callie and Phillip.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 745.
Center Township, page 018.
Listed as Elizabeth Sizemore, age 25, in household of husband, Gideon
Sizemore.
6. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B;
Family #165/ 168.
Listed as Elizabeth Sizemore; age 47; born in WV in May 1853; married 28 yrs; 8 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, Gideon Sizemore.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 16 May 1910, Page 230B, Family #294.
Listed as Elizabeth Sizemore, age 56, born in WV, widow, farmer, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 423; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Sturgill; age 43; born in _____; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of ____; married on 18 Oct 1911
at residence of Levi Sturgill; Elizabeth Sizemore; age 55; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Hiram and Naoma.
10. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 31 Jan 1920, Page 193B, Family #76.
Listed as Elizabeth Sturgill, age 61, born in WV, in household of husband, Levi Sturgill.


Samuel Lambert

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Hiram Lambert.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1855.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 89.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Married Julina Rose. Children were: Thomas, Sena, Elizabeth, Minta, Laura,
Phil, George, Isaac, and William.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 724.
Center Township, page 018.
Listed as Samuel Lambert, age 23, head of household, a farmer.
6. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B; Family #166/169.
Listed as Samuel Lambert; age 44; born in WV in May 1856; married 24 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 233A;
Family #28/28.
Listed as Samuel Lambert; age 52; born in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.


Julina Rose

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household with father, Edward Rose.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 91.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 724.
Center Township, page 018.
Listed as Julina Lambert, age 22, in household of husband, Samuel Lambert.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B; Family #166/169.
Listed as Juliann Lambert; age 43; born in WV in Jan 1857; married 24 yrs; 10 children, all living;
in household of husband, Samuel Lambert.


Hiram Lambert

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
Never married.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B;
Family #166/169.
Listed as Hiram Lambert; age 14; born in WV in Oct 1885; in household of father, Samuel Lambert.


Phillip Lambert

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
Married Grace Workman.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B;
Family #166/169.
Listed as Phillip Lambert; age 12; born in WV in Mar 1888; in household of father, Samuel Lambert.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 233A;
Family #28/28.
Listed as Phillip Lambert; age 22; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Lambert.


William McKinley Lambert

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Hiram Lambert" article, Page 127.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 235B;
Family #166/169.
Listed as William McK Lambert; age 1; born in WV in Jan 1899; in household of father, Samuel
Lambert.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 233A;
Family #28/28.
Listed as William M. Lambert; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Lambert.


Isaac E. Lambert

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Hiram Lambert.
2. "Births Wyoming Co, Wv.." Haga, 1858.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Dist, at Rockview, Family 89.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Married Viola Hamilton. Children were: John K., Smith, Okey, Bessie, Cora,
Sam, Howard, Willa, and Tisha.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center Township; taken abt 18 Jun 1880; Page 508B;
Family #145/145.
Listed as Isaac Lambert; age 21; born in WV; in household of mother, Naomi Lambert.
6. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 216, Haga, page 40.
Isaac Lambert, age 40, son of Hiram and Naomi Lambert, married on 27 Jun
1901 Viola Hamilton, age 18, daughter of S.C. and Mariah Hamilton.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #170.
Listed as Isaac Lambert, age 39, head of household.
Single person household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 223B, Family #171.
Listed as Isaac Lambert, age 50, born in WV, married for 8 years, farmer, head of household.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 157B; Image 28 of
40; Family #36/36.
Listed as Isaac Lambert; age 70; born in WV; married at 39; farmer; head of household.


Viola Hamilton

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 236A, Family #172
Listed as Viola Hamilton, age 18, born in WV in Aug 1881, in household of father, S. Carl Hamilton.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Isaac Lambert married Viola Hamilton. Children were: John K., Smith, Okey,
Bessie, Cora, Sam, Howard, Willa, and Tisha.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 216, Haga, page 40.
Isaac Lambert, age 40, son of Hiram and Naomi Lambert, married on 27 Jun
1901 Viola Hamilton, age 18, daughter of S.C. and Mariah (sic Martha) Hamilton.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 223B, Family #171.
Listed as Viola Lambert, age 30, born in WV, married for 8 years, 5 children, 4 living, in
household of husband, Isaac E. Lambert.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 157B; Image 28 of
40; Family #36/36.
Listed as Viola Lambert; age 50; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Isaac
Lambert.


Smith E. Lambert

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 223B, Family #171.
Listed as Smith Lambert, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac E. Lambert.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 433.
Isaac Lambert married Viola Hamilton. Children were: John K., Smith, Okey,
Bessie, Cora, Sam, Howard, Willa, and Tisha.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 004056; WV Archives Web Site.
Smith E. Lambert; age 54; born 27 Feb 1904 at Pineville, WV; divorced; served in WW II; divorced;
SS# 235-05-9714; laborer; living at Wolf Pen, WV; son of Isaac and Viola (Hamilton) Lambert; died
20 Mar 1958 in the VA Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV; from urema, due to nephrosclerosis with
hypertensive cardo-vascular disease; body removed 21 Mar 1958 by Evans Funeral Home, Oceana,
WV; no burial information.


Moses Lester

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Masten Lester.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 25.
3. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1893, Haga.
Moses Lester died at age 39, accidental gunshot on 25 Dec 1893. Son of M and
D. Lester, husband of Mary Lester.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of father, Mastin Lester, written 4 Jul 1879, dated in court on 9 Sep
1879.
Names children: Polly Riffe, Floyd, Lloyd, Moses, and Nealy as five oldest.
Also names children: Mandy Cline, Mastin, Jr., Lovice, Liza, Alcy, and Gay.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Moses Lester, age 27, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Mary J., age 23, and three children are also listed here.
6. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Adam Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to Moses and
Jane Lester.


Mary Jane Blankenship

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Mary J. Lester, age 23, in household of husband, Moses Lester.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Adam Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to Moses and
Jane Lester.
3. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1893, Haga.
Moses Lester died at age 39, accidental gunshot on 25 Dec 1893. Son of M and
D. Lester, husband of Mary Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #42.
Listed as Jane Lester, age 40, widow, head of household.


Unnamed Lester

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1873.
Unnamed male Lester was born to Moses and Jane Lester.
Stillborn.


Cornelius "Nealy" Lester

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Sun Hill PO; taken 8 Jul 1860; Page 70_; Image 60 of 77;
Family #392/345.
Listed as Cornelius Luster; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Masten Lester
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Sunhill P.O. taken on 10 Aug1870, Page 582B,
Image 4 0f 9; Family #23/25.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1874); Page 28; Line #36; WV Archives Web Site.
Cornelius Lester; age 18; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Logan Co, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicy (Roberts) Lester; married on 10 Jun 1874 in Logan Co, WV; Martha Cline; age 16;
born and living in Logan Co, WV; daughter of David and Nancy (Patrick) Cline.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of father, Mastin Lester, written 4 Jul 1879, dated in court on 9 Sep1879.
Names children: Polly Riffe, Floyd, Lloyd, Moses, and Nealy as five oldest.
Also names children: Mandy Cline, Mastin, Jr., Lovice, Liza, Alcy, and Gay.
5.1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6 of 12;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Nely Lester; age 23; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. "Logan Co, WVGW:Queries 1999", internet site
www.rootsweb.com/~wvloagan/lquery99.htm
C.E. Jewell, 18 Apr 1999, cejewell@bellatlantic.net.
Tice Lester, son of Cornelius and Martha Cline Lester, married Effie
Glandon.


Martha A. Cline

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1874); Page 28; Line #36; WV Archives Web Site.
Cornelius Lester; age 18; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Logan Co, WV; son of Mastin
and Dicy (Roberts) Lester; married on 10 Jun 1874 in Logan Co, WV; Martha Cline; age 16; born and
living in Logan Co, WV; daughter of David and Nancy (Patrick) Cline.
2.1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6 of 12;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Martha Lester; age 21; born in WV;keeping house; in household of husband, Cornelius
Lester.
3. "Logan Co, WVGW:Queries 1999", internet site
www.rootsweb.com/~wvloagan/lquery99.htm
C.E. Jewell, 18 Apr 1999, cejewell@bellatlantic.net.
Tice Lester, son of Cornelius and Martha Cline Lester, married Effie
Glandon.


Noah Lester

1.1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6 of 12;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Noah Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Cornelius Lester.


Pleasant Lester

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Isaac B. Lester.
2. "Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1855.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 14.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 50.
Pleasant Lester, age 20,born in Wyoming Co, WV married on 19 Jun 1876 M.C.
Meadows also born in Wyoming Co, WV
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 393.
6. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1878.
Thomas S. Lester was born on 21 Dec 1878 to P. and Mary C. Lester.
Lists Pleasant's wife as Mary; therefore, she was Mary C. Meadows.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as Pleasant Lester, age 24, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Christine, age 25, and two sons are also listed here.
8. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Daisy Nettie Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to
P. and Christina Lester.
9. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as Pleasant Lester, age 44, as head of household.


Mary Christine Meadows

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 50.
Pleasant Lester, age 20,born in Wyoming Co, WV married M.C. Meadows on 19 Jun
1876.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 393.
3. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1878.
Thomas S. Lester was born on 21 Dec 1878 to P. and Mary C. Lester.
Lists Pleasant's wife as Mary; therefore, she was Mary C. Meadows.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as Christina Lester, age 25, in household of husband, Pleasant
Lester.
5. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Daisy Nettie Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to
P. and Christina Lester.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as Mary C. Lester, age 45, in household of husband, Pleasnt Lester.


George W. Lester

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
G.W. Lester was born on 1 Sep 1877 to Pleasant and M.C. Lester.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as George W. Lester, age 2, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Not listed.
4. "Wyoming Deaths, 1853-1894", Haga, Year of 1887, Huff Creek District.
George W. Lester, died on 11 Nov 1887 of dysentery at age 2 months (sic)
son of Pleasant and Mary Lester.


Thomas Sanford Lester

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1878.
Thomas S. Lester was born on 21 Dec 1878 to P. and Mary C. Lester.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as Thomas S. Lester, age 1, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as Thomas S. Lester, age 21, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.
4. Mingo Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration #U-439; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Sanford Lester; age 63; born 21 Dec 1878 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baisden, Mingo
Co, WV; employed by Long Pole Lumber Co, Baisden, WV; person who will always know address,
Virginia Lockhart, Hanover, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1961); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Sandford Lester; age 82; born 21 Dec 1878 in WV; "never married'; logger and farmer;
SS# 233-09-8921; living at Beckley, WV; son of Pleasant and Christine (Meadows) Lester; died
17 Jan 1961 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from arteriosclerotic obliterans with gangrene feet;
buried 19 Jan 1961 in Lester Cemetery, North Spring, WV.


Henna Henry? Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as Henna Lester, age 19, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.


Daisy Nettie Lester

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Daisy Nettie Lester was born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek to
P. and Christina Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as Daisy N. Lester, age 16, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.


James W. Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #13.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 14, in household of father, Pleasant Lester.


Lewis Jerome "Bud" Lester

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Isaac B. Lester.
2. "Births Wyoming Co, Wv.." Haga, 1857.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 14.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 49, Haga, page 50.
Lewis G. Lester, age 28, married Rebecca Lusk, age 17, on 30 Sep 1886.
They were married at Crockett Lusk's.
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 393.
6. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Alice Lester Straley Article, page 173.
Lewis "Bud" Lester married Rebecca Lusk. Their sons were: Alex, Walter,
John, Chester, Garland and Oza. Their daughters were: Nora, Lera, Ila, Nova, and Florence.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 256B, Family #12.
Listed as Lewis J. Lester, age 42, born in WV in Oct 1857; married 13 yrs; farmer; head of household.
8. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Roger Neil Lester Article, page 134.
Lewis Jerome Lester, born 28 Nov 1857, married Rebecca Lusk, born 7 Oct 1868.
They lived in Baileysville, WV.
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Lewis L. J. Lester; age 52; born in WV; married twice, last time for 23 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as L.J. Lester; age 72; born in WV; married at 18; farmer; head of household.


Rebecca Lusk

1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 39.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 49, Haga, page 50.
Lewis G. Lester, age 28, married Rebecca Lusk, age 17, on 30 Sep 1886.
They were married at Crockett Lusk's.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Alice Lester Straley Article, page 173.
Lewis "Bud" Lester married Rebecca Lusk. Their sons were: Alex, Walter,
John, Chester, Garland and Oza. Their daughters were: Nora, Lera, Ila, Nova,
and Florence.
Lera was still living in the homeplace on 9 dec 1993, celebrating her 97th
birthday.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 728.
Huff Creek Township, page 008.
Listed as Rebecca Lusk, age 11, in household of father, C.H. Lusk.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 256B, Family #12.
Listed as Rebecca J. Lester, age 31, born in WV in Oct 1868; married 13 yrs; 6 children, all living;
in household of husband, Lewis J. Lester.
6. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Roger Neil Lester Article, page 134.
Lewis Jerome Lester, b 28 Nov 1857, married Rebecca Lusk, b 7 Oct 1868.
They lived in Baileysville, WV.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Rebecca Lester; age 40; born in WV; married once for 23 yrs; 10 children, all living; in
household of husband, Lewis J. Lester.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as Rebecca Lester; age 63; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Lewis J.
Lester.


Walter E. Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 256B, Family #12.
Listed as Walter E. Lester, age 11, born in WV in Oct 1888; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Walter Lester; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as Walter Lester; age 40; born in WV; single; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.


John Oscar "Johnny" Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 256B, Family #12.
Listed as Johny O. Lester, age 6, born in WV in Feb 1894; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as John Lester; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as John Lester; age 35; born in WV; single; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
John Oscar Lester; born on 19 Feb 1894; died on 30 Nov 1972; "WV Wagoner US
Army, WW I"; buried in Kerns Cemetery, North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV.


Valeria A. Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 256B, Family #12.
Listed as Valeria A. Lester, age 3, born in WV in Dec 1896; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Valeria Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as Lera Lester; age 32; born in WV; single; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Alice Lester Straley Article, page 173.
Lewis "Bud" Lester married Rebecca Lusk. Their sons were: Alex, Walter,
John, Chester, Garland and Oza. Their daughters were: Nora, Lera, Ila, Nova,
and Florence.
Lera was still living in the homeplace on 9 Dec 1993, celebrating her 97th
birthday.


Garland Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Garlin Lester; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as Garland Lester; age 24; born in WV; single; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.


Oza Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 252A, Family #38.
Listed as Oza Lester; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.
(Census taker erred in reporting Oza as female)
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #85.
Listed as Oza Lester; age 21; born in WV; single; in household of father, Lewis J. Lester.


John H. Stewart Jr

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, John H. Stewart.
2. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 1, Haga, page 80.
John H. Stewart, age 29, born in Mercer Co, WV, married on 1 Oct 1873 Martha
Lester, age 22, born in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 748.
Huff Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as John Stewart, age 36, head of household, a farmer.
4. 1850 Census Mercer Co, WV, Family #546, page 188.
Listed as John Stewart, age 7, in household of father, John Stewart.


Martha Lester

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Pleasant Lester.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 3
3. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 1, Haga, page 80.
John H. Stewart, age 29, born in Mercer Co, WV, married on 1 Oct 1873 Martha
Lester, age 22, born in Wyoming Co, WV.
4. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 5, No 91, Haga, page 18.
Peter Cline, age 63, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Henry and Nancy Cline,
married on 23 Jan 1896 Martha Stewart, age 44, daughter of Plesant and
(______) Lester.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 748.
Huff Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Martha Stewart, age 29, in household of husband, John Stewart.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 91A; Family #75.
Listed as Martha Cline; age 49; born in WV in Jun 1851; widow; in household of son, Erastus
Stewart.


Ed P. L. Stewart

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 748.
Huff Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Ed P.L. Stewart, age 5, in household of father, John Stewart.


A. W. Stewart

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
A.W. Stewart was born on 12 Nov 1877 to John H. and Martha Stewart.


James E. Stewart

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 91A; Family #75.
Listed as James E. Stewart; age 20; born in WV in Aug 1879; in household of brother, Erastus P.
Stewart.


Susie Stewart

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 91A; Family #75.
Listed as Susie Stewart; age 18; born in WV in Jun 1881; in household of brother, Erastus P.
Stewart.


Sarah E. Stewart

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 91A; Family #75.
Listed as Sarah E. Stewart; age 17; born in WV in Apr 1883; in household of brother, Erastus P.
Stewart.