1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #58.
Listed as Silas G. Phillips, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, William G. Phillips.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 266A; Family #9/9.
Listed as Lacy Phillips; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William G. Phillips.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Gilbert Phillips; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of W.G. Phillips; married
on 24 Dec 1927 at Maben, WV; Winnie Houck; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben,
WV; daughter of ______.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #126.
Listed as a son but with a female name, Winnie R. Halsey, age 10 months, in
household of father, Isaac Halsey. Believe this is a transcription error.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 220B, Family #122.
Listed as Winnie R. Halsey (daughter), age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac J. Halsey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 271; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Houck; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Martin Houck; married on 4 Jul
1914 at residence of minister, G.P. Goode; Winnie Halsey; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of I.J. and Mary A. Halsey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Gilbert Phillips; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of W.G. Phillips; married
on 24 Dec 1927 at Maben, WV; Winnie Houck; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben,
WV; daughter of ______.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaac Jackson Halsey Search, 1 Jan 2003, submitted by
Jaymee Jenkins, jjenkins2@adelphia.net.
Winnie Halsey; born on 28 Jul 1899 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co, WV; died on 21 Nov 1971;
married Gilbert Phillips on 24 Dec 1928 (sic, 1927).
1. "New River Notes' Marriage Records of Ashe County, North Carolina, 1801-1872"
compiled by Minnie Patrick Osborne and Jeffery C. Weaver; 1989; Ashe County Historical Society,
West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Jacob Houck; married on 25 Dec 1843 in Ashe Co, NC; Tempy Greer; William Brown, bondsman;
John Ray, witness.
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 28 Nov 1850; Page 327B; Image 182 of 198;
Family #1302/1302.
Listed as Jacob Hawk; age 27; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308A;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Jacob Hawk; age 37; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
4. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields Township; taken on 18 Jun 1880; Page 629A; Image 13 of
21; Family #113/114.
Listed as Jacob Houcke; age 57; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History"; 1965; by Mary Keller Bowman; Pages 479.
"...Jacob Houck, son of George the imigrant, founded the family of Houcks in Wyoming County.
Name of his wife not known; children were John Houck, a Confederate soldier, George, Winton;
Jesse, Thomas, Elizabeth, Alice, and Henry Martin Houck, who married Minnie Ray,
daughter of Henry and Cynthia Ray, in North Carolina...."
1. "New River Notes' Marriage Records of Ashe County, North Carolina, 1801-1872"
compiled by Minnie Patrick Osborne and Jeffery C. Weaver; 1989; Ashe County Historical Society,
West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Jacob Houck; married on 25 Dec 1843 in Ashe Co, NC; Tempy Greer; William Brown, bondsman;
John Ray, witness.
2.1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 28 Nov 1850; Page 327B; Image 182 of 198;
Family #1302/1302.
Listed as Tempy Hawk; age 24; born in NC; in hosuehold of husband, Jacob Houck.
3. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308A;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Temperance Hawk; age 32; born in NC; in household of husband, Jacob Houck.
4. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields Township; taken on 18 Jun 1880; Page 629A; Image 13 of 21;
Family #113/114.
Listed as Tempe Houcke; age 52; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Jacob Houck.
1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 28 Nov 1850; Page 327B; Image 182 of 198;
Family #1302/1302.
Listed as John Hawk; age 5; born in NC; in hosuehold of father, Jacob Houck.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308A;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as John Hawk; age 15; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1.1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 28 Nov 1850; Page 327B; Image 182 of 198;
Family #1302/1302.
Listed as George Hawk; age 3; born in NC; in hosuehold of father, Jacob Houck.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308B;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as George Hawk; age 13; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308B;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Wiley Hawk; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308B;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Nancy Hawk; age 8; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308B;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Barbary Hawk; age 5; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields District; Gap Creek PO; taken on 8 Jun 1860; Page 308B;
Image 3 of 22; Family #22/22.
Listed as Mary Hawk; age 1; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields Township; taken on 18 Jun 1880; Page 629A; Image 13 of 21;
Family #113/114.
Listed as Jesse F. Houcke; age 18; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Old Fields Township; taken on 18 Jun 1880; Page 629A; Image 13 of 21;
Family #113/114.
Listed as Thomas J. Houcke; age 16; born in NC; in household of father, Jacob Houck.
1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A; Image 17 of
44; Family #155/159.
Listed as Porter Houck; age 2 yr, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wade H. Houck.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #W-910; 5 Nov 1945; Ancestry.com Website.
Wade Porter Houck; age 18; born 4 Nov 1927 at Itmann, WV; living at Itmann; unemployed; name
of person who will always know address, Wade Houck, Itmann, WV; 5'7" tall; 147 lbs; blue eyes;
brown hair; ruddy complexion.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 275; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade P. Houck, Jr; age 20; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Wade and
Susie Houck; married on 16 Jul 1948 at Saulsville, WV; Betty Pendry; age 18; born at Keyrock, WV;
single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Grover and Winnie Pendry.
4. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 43; Dwelling #292.
Listed as Porter W. Houck; age 22; born in WV; married; truck driver for coal mine; head of
household.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wade Houck; born on 4 Nov 1927; died in Feb 1986; living at Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV before 1951.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Audrey Blankenship Gill; 7 Jan 2006.
" Wade Porter Houck
Birth 4 Nov 1927
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Feb 1986 (aged 58)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Wiley Bower Cemetery
Saulsville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 12929167"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock Castle Creek, taken on 10 May 1930, Page
154B, Family #166.
Listed as Betty Pendry, age 5 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Grover Pendry.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 275; WV Archives Web Site.
Wade P. Houck, Jr; age 20; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Wade and
Susie Houck; married on 16 Jul 1948 at Saulsville, WV; Betty Pendry; age 18; born at Keyrock, WV;
single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Grover and Winnie Pendry.
3. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 43; Dwelling #292.
Listed as Betty J. Houck; age 20; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Wade P. Houck.
4. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 6 Mar 2023 On-Line Edition.
"“Well done, well done. My good and faithful one. Welcome to the place where you belong…”"Betty Jean Houck, 93, of Mullens, WV went home to be with Jesus the morning of February 22, 2023.
"As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend – she embodied humility, kindness, strength and love. She will be missed dearly by all that knew her, to know her was to love her.
"Betty was born December 10, 1929 to Grover & Minnie Clay Pendry of Keyrock, WV.
"She spent her childhood in Wyoming County with her parents and 8 siblings.
"Betty married her sweetheart Wade Porter Houck and they began building their family with the birth of their son W.R. Houck and their second son Denny Houck soon after. They spent many loving years together as a family before Port’s death in 1986.
"Betty was a wonderful homemaker and always provided her family with a home full of peace and love where all were welcome. The little family she and Port built quickly grew with the addition of two wonderful daughters-in-law, Pam Houck who married Wink and Kathy Houck who married Denny. Betty then transitioned from Betty to “Granny” with the addition of 4 grandsons – Rick, Kevin, Chris and Jason and 2 granddaughters – Tracy and Stephanie. Betty was abundantly blessed with 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. All of these children carried on the tradition of measuring themselves against her small stature and looked forward to the day they out grew her, but make no mistake, what she lacked in height she made up in heart – which is something none of them would ever outgrow.
"Betty placed great value in family and supported each and every one of her own with all she had. She was the rock of the family, the tie that bound them all together, the true definition of a matriarch. But Betty’s love and generosity stretched much father than just her family. She had a servant heart and her loving and thoughtful nature had a positive and lasting impact on many within the Mullens community and beyond.
"Betty was also know for her steadfast faith in Jesus. She was an instrumental member of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church and was active in teaching youth ministries for as long as she was able. Her friends and family knew her as a devout prayer warrior and came to her for prayer regularly. It was assumed that she had a “direct VIP line” to Jesus that many wanted to be a part of.
"Betty had many hobbies and was known for her beautiful abundant gardens, yummy canned goods (strawberry preserves were as valuable as gold within the Houck family) and her gorgeous handmade quilts. She was so good at so many things. Betty wore many hats during her 93 years here on Earth and the world is a better place for having her in it. No matter what she was doing, whether it was being a mother, friend, grandmother, Sunday school teacher, feeding the children at the local school, working at the NAPA station, etc. she did it with eagerness and joy. She will be missed by so many but we take comfort in knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior, exactly where she has always wanted to be.
"In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
"The Houck Family would like to thank Cynthia Adkins, Phyllis Bolt, Amy Lester and Sandy Meador for the attentive and loving care they provided to Betty in her home and also express gratitude to The Carl Larson Cancer Center and Family Healthcare team for their ongoing compassion.
"Services will be 12 Noon, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold and Joe Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the Wiley Bower Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park.
"Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of service Saturday at the church.
"Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com"
1. 1920 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Cass Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 82B; Image 17 of
38; Family #263/266.
Listed as Murlin H. Brown; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Homer M. Brown, Sr.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Maben; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 261A;
Image 29 of 43; Family #286/291.
Listed as Merlin Brown; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Homer M. Brown, Sr.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Merlin Brown, Jr; age 23; born in Pocahontas Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of Homer M.
and Alice Brown, Sr; married on 24 Dec 1936 at Maben, WV; Virginia Houck; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; daughter of H.M. and Ruth (sic) Houck.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2/3 Feb 1920; Page 268A;
Family #39/40.
Listed as Jennie R. Houck; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Henry M. Houck.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Merlin Brown, Jr; age 23; born in Pocahontas Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of Homer M.
and Alice Brown, Sr; married on 24 Dec 1936 at Maben, WV; Virginia Houck; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; daughter of H.M. and Ruth (sic) Houck.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History"; 1965; by Mary Keller Bowman; Pages 480.
"...7. Virginia Houck, teacher; married Merlin Brown..."
1. Pocahontas Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #358; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer M. Brown; age 27; born 22 Nov 1889 in Jefferson Co, PA; living at Cass, WV; bandsawyer
for WV Pulp and Paper, Cass, WV; married; dependent wife and 4 children; medium height with
stout build; gray eyes and Black hair.
2. 1920 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Cass Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 82B; Image 17 of
38; Family #263/266.
Listed as Homer M. Brown; age 30; born in PA; married; sawyer for saw mill; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Maben; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 261A;
Image 29 of 43; Family #286/291.
Listed as Homer Brown; age 40; born in PA; married at 18; sawyer in saw mill; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Cass Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 82B; Image 17 of
38; Family #263/266.
Listed as Allice H. Brown; age 29; born in PA; married; in household of husband, Homer M. Brown.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Maben; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 261A;
Image 29 of 43; Family #286/291.
Listed as Alice Brown; age 39; born in PA; married at 17; in household of husband, Homer M.
Brown, Sr.
1. 1920 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Cass Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 82B; Image 17 of
38; Family #263/266.
Listed as Gleanes A. Brown; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Homer M. Brown, Sr.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Maben; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 261A;
Image 29 of 43; Family #286/291.
Listed as Gleanes Brown; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Homer M. Brown, Sr.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Max W, Thompson; age 21; born at Athens, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of B.L. and
Genevive Thompson; married on 25 Jan 1944 at Mullens, WV; Theresa Houck; age 21; born at
Itmann, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Millard C. and Jeanette Houck.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #150/154.
Listed as Therisa Houck; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Millard C. Houck.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Saulsville; E.D.55-12; taken on 21 May 1940;
Page 340A; Image 79 of 82; Household #647.
Listed as Theresa Hauck; age 18; born in WV; 4 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Millard C. Houck.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Max W, Thompson; age 21; born at Athens, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of B.L. and
Genevive Thompson; married on 25 Jan 1944 at Mullens, WV; Theresa Houck; age 21; born at
Itmann, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of Millard C. and Jeanette Houck.
4. "The Roanoke Times"; Roanoke, VA; 7 Mar 2013; Newspaper Obit; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Theresa Houck Thompson, 91, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The eldest of six, from Bowers Ridge, a World War II bride, Sundays at church, sweet tea, fried pies, confidante to family and friends, cooking for six generations, sharing a lifetime of "Goodie Goodie Gumdrop" moments. For more go to YouTube: Theresa Houck Thompson -- You know you are old. She was preceded in death by her husband the Rev. Max W. Thompson, parents, Millard C. and Jeanette Bower Houck and other family members Harry and Otis Houck and W.S. Carr.
"Theresa was a member of New Life Christian Ministries. She along with her husband pastored churches in West Virginia and Virginia for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the churches Widow's Support Group.
"Surviving are her children, Bobbie Brightbill and husband Jim of Cloverdale; Vicki Gicz and husband Adam, of Chesapeake; Marcus Thompson and wife, Connie, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Aric Brightbill, Tara Oliver and husband, Josh; Cory Thompson and wife, Trish; Allison Gicz, Cricket Morris, Carly Buchanan and husband, Will, Michael Gicz; great-grandchildren, Mikaela, Trenton, and Karis Oliver, Silas Brightbill, Rylee and Bryce Thompson, Micah and Reese Buchanan, Max Morris; brothers, Jack Houck and wife Lou, of Tallahassee, Fla.; Woody Houck and wife, Melva of Virginia Beach; sister, Alice Carr of Mullins, West Virginia; special sisters in law, Jane Hauck of Mullins, West Virginia; Iris Thompson of Monroe County, West Virginia; and Joyce Strickland of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at New Life Christian Ministries by the Rev. Walter L. Wood. Interment will at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Coy Kelly; age 22; born at Jefferson, NC; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Loyd and Florence Kelly;
married on 9 Nov 1946 at Beckley, WV; Louise Houck; age 22; born and living at Itmann, WV; single;
daughter of Wade and Susie.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Coy A. Kelly; born on 8 Jul 1924; died on 26 Jun 1999; living in Marion, Grant Co, IN at death;
card issued in NC before 1951.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tombstoner & Family; 4 Jul 2006.
" Coy Albert Kelley
Birth 21 Jun 1924
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Death 26 Jun 1999 (aged 75)
Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Burial Grant Memorial Park
Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Plot G 248
Memorial ID 14821949"Additional Information Posted:
"75yrs 4day
Marital Status MARRIED
Spouse LOUISE HOUCK
Father LLOYD KELLEY
Mother FLORENCE BARE"
1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A; Image 17 of
44; Family #155/159.
Listed as Louise Houck; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Wade H. Houck.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Coy Kelly; age 22; born at Jefferson, NC; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Loyd and Florence Kelly;
married on 9 Nov 1946 at Beckley, WV; Louise Houck; age 22; born and living at Itmann, WV; single;
daughter of Wade and Susie.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Louise H. Kelly; born on 8 Jul 1924; died on 29 Jun 2002; living in Marion, Grant Co, IN at death;
card issued in WV before 1951.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tombstoner & Family; 4 Jul 2006.
" Louise Elinore Houck Kelley
Birth 8 Jul 1924
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jun 2002 (aged 77)
Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Burial Grant Memorial Park
Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Plot G 250
Memorial ID 14821927"Additional Information Posted:
"77yrs 11mth 21day
Marital Status WIDOWED
Spouse
Father WADE HOUCK
Mother SUSIE BOWER"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gary McMillian; 6 Mar 2013; maintained by Chet Walker.
"Loyd O. Kelley
Birth 4 Jul 1902
Death 19 Apr 1936 (aged 33)
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Dickson Cemetery
West Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 106279592"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmet G. McKinney; age 20; born and living at Basin, WV; single; son of Kelley and Virgie McKinney;
married on 16 Jun 1953 at Pineville, WV; Donna Jack Houck; age 18; born at Otsego, WV; single;
living at Maben, WV; daughter of Don R. and Edna Houck.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmet Gale McKinney; age 24; born and living at Basin, WV; divorced; son of Kelly and Virgie
McKinney; married on 17 Nov 1956 at Pineville, WV; Helen Ruth Lusk; age 19; born at Herndon, WV;
single; living at Basin, WV; daughter of Foster Lusk and Dicie Lusk McKinney.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmet G. McKinney; age 20; born and living at Basin, WV; single; son of Kelley and Virgie McKinney;
married on 16 Jun 1953 at Pineville, WV; Donna Jack Houck; age 18; born at Otsego, WV; single;
living at Maben, WV; daughter of Don R. and Edna Houck.