1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page __; Line 29; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Walker; age 23; born in WV; single; miner; living at Amherstdale, WV; son of Grover and Gracie
(Vance) Walker; married on 3 Feb 1936 in Logan Co, WV; Martha Browning; age 18; born in WV;
single; living at Amherstdale, WV; daughter of Nelson and Ella (Mullens) Browning.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page __; Line 29; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Walker; age 23; born in WV; single; miner; living at Amherstdale, WV; son of Grover and Gracie
(Vance) Walker; married on 3 Feb 1936 in Logan Co, WV; Martha Browning; age 18; born in WV;
single; living at Amherstdale, WV; daughter of Nelson and Ella (Mullens) Browning.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 359A; Family #135/135.
Listed as Harvey Hall; age 26; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 273B;
Family #185/186.
Listed as John Hall; age 39; born in VA in Aug 1860; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 183A;
Family #458/458.
Listed as Harvey Hall; age 49; born in VA; married once for 33 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A; Image 51 of
60; Family #342/450.
Listed as John H. Hall; age 64; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 103.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 17.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 7, Family #50
Listed Nella Lester, age 11, in household of father, Thomas Lester.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 359A; Family #135/135.
Listed as Nelly Hall; age 28; born in VA; in household of husband, John Harvey Hall.
4. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 273B;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Mary E.(sic, Nellie) Hall; age 40; born in WV in Aug 1859; married 23 yrs; 10 children;
5 living; in household of husband, James Harvey Hall.
5. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 183A;
Family #458/458.
Listed as Nellie Hall; age 48; born in WV; married once 33 yrs; 10 children, 5 living; in household of
husband, John Harvey Hall.
6. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 154A; Image 51 of
60; Family #342/450.
Listed as Nellie Hall; age 58; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John Harvey Hall.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 359A; Family #135/135.
Listed as Eperson Hall; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, John Harvey Hall.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 273B;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Ballard Hall; age 10; born in VA in May 1890; in household of father, John Harvey Hall.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 273B;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Lucinda Hall; age 8; born in VA in Aug 1891; in household of father, John Harvey Hall.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 273B;
Family #185/186.
Listed as Lydia B. Hall; age 1; born in VA in Aug 1898; in household of father, John Harvey Hall.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 17 May 1910; Page 183A;
Family #458/458.
Listed as Isabell Hall; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, John Harvey Hall.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Patrick Henry Floyd Bishop; age 23; born at Bud, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Jesse James
and Alice (Lester) Bishop; married on 15 Feb 1963 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Marie Mills; age 16; born
at Crumpler, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; daughter of Oliver and Greta Mills.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 5 Sep 2019;
"Patrick Bishop
Birth 1 Mar 1939
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Sep 2019 (aged 80)
Burial Bud Mountain Cemetery
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 202747282"Additional Information Posted:
"Patrick Bishop, 80, of Bassett, VA, formerly of Bud, died Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born March 1, 1939 in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Jesse James Bishop and Alice Romaine Lester."Mr. Bishop was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a certified electrician. He was a member of Cooks Chapel in Pinoak.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Bishop; four siblings, Geneva, Linda, Joyce and Mutt; and granddaughters, Amber and Kayla.
"Survivors include five daughters, Aleta Cecil and husband Larry of Lashmeet, Alesia Bishop of Princeton, Bonnie Griffith and husband William of Bassett, VA, Alice Pugalee and husband Willie of Hotchis and Tammy Green and husband Michael of Alpoca; two sisters, Lisa and Kathy; two brothers, Bill and Jesse; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Patrick Henry Floyd Bishop; age 23; born at Bud, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Jesse James
and Alice (Lester) Bishop; married on 15 Feb 1963 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Marie Mills; age 16; born
at Crumpler, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; daughter of Oliver and Greta Mills.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Phyllis Marie Mills Bishop
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 31
Birth Date 4 Jan 1947
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 27 Oct 1978
Marriage Place Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father Oliver Mills
Mother Greta Deloris McKinney
Spouse Billy Ray Mills
Certificate Number 1978047481"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Alesia Carol Bishop [C Bishop Alesia]
Birth Date Aug 1963
Residence Date 2014-2020
Address 852 Mercer St Apt 5
Residence Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24740
Second Residence Date 1998
Second Address Rr 54
Second Residence Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 25920
Third Residence Date 1995-1997
Third Address Rr 4 Box 88
Third Residence Seaford, Delaware, USA
Third Postal Code 19973
Fourth Residence Date 1995
Fourth Address 88 Rt 4 Box
Fourth Residence Seaford, Delaware, USA
Fourth Postal Code 19973"
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 14 Nov, 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BASSETT, Va. — Kenneth Ray Bishop, 44, also known as “Jake,” given to him by his aunt Linda at birth, went home to be with our Lord and a host of angels met him at the gate on November 11, 2010."Born August 6, 1966, in West Grove, Pennsylvania, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and a friend to anyone who knew him.
"He was of the Baptist faith and got his start at Basin Freewill Baptist Church in 1978, and he was attending the Community Baptist Church.
"He was preceded in death by his Grandmas, Alice Brumfield and Elva Mills; Grandpas, James Bishop, Amos Mills and Oliver Mills; Aunt, Joyce Rodriquez and Teresa Ann Brumfield; Uncle, MacArthur Bishop; Brother-in-law, Joel Dixon; Nieces, Amber Massey and Kayla Porter; Cousin, Jeanetta.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his Dad, Patrick Bishop of Bassett, VA; His Mom and Stepdad, Phyllis and Billy Mills of Peaks Ridge; Five Sisters, Aleta and Rev. Larry Cecil of Pinoak Road, Alesia Bishop of Pinoak Road, Bonnie and Bill Griffith of Bassett, VA, Alice and Johnnie Green of Hotchkiss and Tammy and Michael Green of Alpoca; One Brother, Samuel and Diana Mills of Peaks Ridge; His Grandmother, Greta Bishop of Advance, NC; 11 Nieces and Nephews, 1 Great-Niece and 1 Great-Nephew and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Friends and Family.
"A service of celebration will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Rev. Hugh McKinney and Rev. Marvin Mills officiating.
"Friends may call Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. until the service hour.
"A committal service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bud Cemetery, Bud. Those wishing to attend the service on Tuesday are asked to meet at the cemetery...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Billy Ray Mills
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 20
Birth Date 30 Jul 1958
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 27 Oct 1978
Marriage Place Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father Amos Samuel Mills
Mother Elvie Gertrude Bailey
Spouse Phyllis Marie Mills Bishop
Certificate Number 1978047481"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Patrick Henry Floyd Bishop; age 23; born at Bud, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Jesse James
and Alice (Lester) Bishop; married on 15 Feb 1963 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Marie Mills; age 16; born
at Crumpler, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; daughter of Oliver and Greta Mills.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Phyllis Marie Mills Bishop
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 31
Birth Date 4 Jan 1947
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 27 Oct 1978
Marriage Place Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father Oliver Mills
Mother Greta Deloris McKinney
Spouse Billy Ray Mills
Certificate Number 1978047481"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Herndon, taken on 28 Jan 1920;
Page 170B; Family #106.
Listed as Oliver Mills; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Mills.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 133B;
Family #441.
Listed as Oliver Mills; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Mills.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 262; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Mills; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of James and Lottie Mills;
married on 13 Feb 1936 at Basin School, Wyoming Co, WV; Delma McKinney; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of H.G. and V.A. McKinney.
4. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Arista; E.D. 28-44; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 697B;
Image 14 of 22; Household #120.
Listed as Oliver Mills; age 26; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in mine; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Certificate #14343.
Oliver Mills; age 41, born on 23 Aug 1913 in WV; married; son of James A. and Charlotte Mills;
died on 16 Oct 1954 at Herndon, WV of automobile accident; buried on 18 Oct 1954 in John
McKinney Cemetery; informant, Lucy McKinney.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Oliver Mills; born on 23 Aug 1913; died on 16 Oct 1954; buried in
Emily McKinney Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 15 of 50; Family #140/151.
Listed as Greda D.McKinney; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Leonard
McKinney.
2. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Arista; E.D. 28-44; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 697B;
Image 14 of 22; Household #120.
Listed as Greta Mills; age 21; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Oliver L. Mills.
3. "The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 11 Jan 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"ADVANCE, N.C. — Greta Delores McKinney Mills Bishop, 94, of Advance, formerly of Barkers Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the residence of her daughter, Peggy Joyner following a long illness.
Born September 14, 1918, at Beartown, she was the daughter of the late Leonard McKinney and Rebecca Church McKinney.
Greta was a member of the Mullens Family Worship Center. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, but most of all she was a Godly woman who would take people in and take care of them, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by two husbands, Oliver Mills and Jessie James Bishop; five sons, Johnny Mills, Eugene Mills, Otis Mills, James Hubert Mills, and Melvin Mills; one daughter, Bobbie Jean Shrewsberry; three grandsons, Brian Keith O'Neal, Eddie Dean Shrewsberry, and Kenneth Ray Bishop; two great grandsons, Dewey Shrewsberry Jr. and Dustin Shrewsberry; two great granddaughters, Amber Massey and Ashley Coe; and several brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Helsie O'Neal and her husband, William of Allen Junction, Phyllis Mills and her husband, Billy of Basin, Drema Shrewsbury and her husband, Alvin of Barkers Ridge, and Peggy Joyner and her husband, Eddie of Advance, N.C.; 30 grandchildren; 75 great grandchildren; 50 great great grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; and a very special friend, Jeff Shrewsberry of North Carolina.
The family would like to thank Peggy Joyner (our sister) for the wonderful loving care she gave our Mother. God will bless you for this.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Mullens Family Worship Center, with Rev. Chuck Morgan and Pastor John Rogers. Burial will follow in the John H. McKinney Cemetery at Basin...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #5 (1965); Page 18 ; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Mills; age 12; born18 Aug 1953 in WV; student; living at Stephenson, WV; son of
Oliver and Greta (McKinney) Mills; died 13 Dec 1965 at Mullens, WV; from a subconjunitive
hemorrhage; buried 16 Dec 1965 in Basin Cemetery; informant, Greta Mills.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard H. Mills; age 19; born on Osborne Ridge, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; son of M/M
James Allen Mills; married on 15 Sep 1955 at Herndon Heights, WV; Elizabeth June Bishop; age 19;
born and living at Bud, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Ruby Bishop.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 14 May 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"Traveling on his Earthly journey on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 12:10 p.m., our dear Dad and Brother, Dillard H. Mills, was called by God, his Heavenly Father, to his heavenly home, where he longed to be and dwell for eternity, following a long illness.
"Born Oct. 2, 1935, at Osborn Ridge on Herndon Mountain, he was the son of the late James A. and Charlotte Mills.
"In addition to his parents, Dillard was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy S. O?Neal; seven brothers, Amos, Charlie, Boyd, Denver, Bailey, Graley and Oliver Mills; six sisters, Martha and Tilda Mills, Versie Reed, Velma Morton, Lucy McKinney, and Pauline McKinney; and a half brother, Herbert Mills.
"Dillard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Bishop Mills; four daughters, Debra Shrewsbury and husband, Russell, of Itmann, Carol O?Neal and husband, Ronnie, of Mossy, Alice Lambert and husband, Kermit, of Basin, and Rita Lester and husband, Anthony, of Basin; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four adopted grandchildren.
Dillard was a faithful member of the Herndon Free Will Baptist Church. His presence will be missed by all, especially his family and his church family.
"Dillard worked in the coal mines for 33 years, having retired from East Gulf at Maben Energy Mines, and was a member of the UMWA.
"Dillard enjoyed spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. In his spare time, when his health permitted, he loved to hunt, fish, and camp.
"Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Herndon Free Will Baptist Church, Herndon, with Rev. William O. Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard H. Mills; age 19; born on Osborne Ridge, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; son of M/M James
Allen Mills; married on 15 Sep 1955 at Herndon Heights, WV; Elizabeth June Bishop; age 19; born
and living at Bud, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Ruby Bishop.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry Book#_____(1936); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bishop; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV; son of Floyd and Lillie Bishop;
married on 25 Dec 1936 at Bud, WV; Alice Lester; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV;
daughter of P.H. and Rebecca Lester.
1. US Public Record Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael A. Green; born 2 Apr 1969; living at PO Box 229, Bud, WV 24716 in 1995.
1. US Public Record Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tammy R. Green; born 1 Jun 1970; living at PO Box 229, Bud, WV 24716.
. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Johnnie Ray Green [Johnnie R Greeen] [Johnny R Green] [R Green Johnnie]
Birth Date May 1966
Residence Date 1990-2020
Address 1735 Halls Ridge Rd
Residence Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24739
Second Residence Date 1988-2016
Second Address 199 Payson St
Second Residence Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 25920
Third Residence Date 2004-2008
Third Address 711 Moran Ave
Third Residence Mullens, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 25882
Fourth Residence Date 1988-1997
Fourth Address Rr 54 59
Fourth Residence Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 25920"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.cm Website.
"Name Alice R Green [Alice Pugalee] [Alice Hotchkiss Green] [Alice Hotchkiss Mills]
Birth Date Nov 1968
Residence Date 1999-2020
Address Po Box 1703
Residence Sophia, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 25921
Second Residence Date 1988-2020
Second Address 199 Payson St
Second Residence Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 25920
Third Residence Date 2017
Third Address 199 Payson St
Third Residence Sophia, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 25921
Fourth Residence Date 1986-1997
Fourth Address Rr 54 59
Fourth Residence Slab Fork, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 25920"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.cm Website.
"Name Bonnie B Griffith [Bonnie B Griffin]
Birth Date Oct 1964
Residence Date 2000-2006
Address 314 E 6th St
Residence Laurel, Delaware, USA
Postal Code 19956
Second Residence Date 1994-2007
Second Address 3003 Higson St
Second Residence Laurel, Delaware, USA
Second Postal Code 19956
Third Residence Date 1993-2003
Third Address 303 Wilson St
Third Residence Laurel, Delaware, USA
Third Postal Code 19956
Fourth Address 22317 Sussex Hwy
Fourth Residence Seaford, Delaware, USA
Fourth Postal Code 19973"