1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 170A;
Family #112/113.
Listed as Azil Kenedy; age 8; born in WV; in household of step-father, Walter Allen.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page
150B; Image 18 of 48; Household #125.
Listed as Azel Kenneda; age 17; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farm laborer; in household of mother, Nancy Harper Kenneda Allen.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1946); Page 176; WV Archives Web Site.
Azel Keneda; age 22; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Albert and Nancy Keneda; married
on 2 Nov 1946 at Simon, WV; Ethel Lee Morgan; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV; single;
daughter of Walter and Zela Morgan.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1946); Page 176; WV Archives Web Site.
Azel Keneda; age 22; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Albert and Nancy Keneda; married
on 2 Nov 1946 at Simon, WV; Ethel Lee Morgan; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV; single;
daughter of Walter and Zela Morgan.
2. Social Secuirty Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ethel Kenneda; born on 3 Feb 1926; died on 10 Feb 2010; living at Simon, WV at death.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Inifored Kennedy
Also Known As Winnifred Kennedy
2nd Also Known As Name Pauline Kennedy
3rd Also Known As Name Winifored R Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Apr 2002
Residence Place Simon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 May 1944
Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
Address Date 01 Apr 2002
2nd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Dec 1999
4th Address High Point, North Carolina 27263
4th Address Date 01 Aug 1990
Possible Relatives Landon Anderson Kennedy, Maxine Or Landon Kenned, Maxine P Kennedy, Maxine Pauline Kennedy, Sylvia Campen Kennedy
Record Number 166142853"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 252B; Image
24 of 51; Family #213/209.
Listed as Grant Jones; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William Jones.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lex; E.D.24-60; Page 1199B; Image 36 of
132; Household #279.
Listed as Grant Jones; age 15; born in WV; 8th garde education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William Jones.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1962); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant T. Jones ; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Bill and
Laura Jones; married on 6 Sep 1962 at Wayne Rollins, minister, Kopperston, WV; Polly Eleanor
Morgan; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Walter and Zelie
Morgan.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
""Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days be long upon this earth". True to his promises, Our Lord Jesus rewarded Grant T. Jones, with 90 years of life to share with his loved ones here on earth. Jesus called him to his heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2015, with his beloved wife and his son, Johnny, by his side. He eased out into Glory after a lifetime of loving and being loved. He was born in McDowell County at Lex, WV, on August 16, 1924, Grant was the son of the late Preacher Bill and Laura Short Jones. He was a devoted son and brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved the out-of-doors, hunting, fishing, hiking and just sitting and daydreaming in any green pasture that offered some good groundhog hunting. He was never too busy to listen to his small children's most silly stories, and he made you believe that you were just the smartest, most important person in the world. He taught us that we had better never start a fight, but we'd better never run from one; that we could do or be anything we wanted to do or be, if The Lord willed it, and if he didn't then we hadn't needed it in the first place; that when saying the name "God", we'd better be talking to him or about him, and not saying it in slang; and that the word "liar" was never to be used, let alone toward a family member, but rather the term "bare-face fuzzy" would suffice. He was, also, a mentor to many other young folks in the Oceana area that simply needed someone to love them. He served in the United Sates Navy, and never lost his love of, nor devotion to, the Navy and his beloved America. He watched every NASA Rocket launch from the time they were telecast, prayed for the crew and mission, and would clap his hands with glee at their success. His patriotism was worn with pride. Grant provided for his family by working from 1947 to 1982 at the Kopperston mines, by raising huge gardens yearly, keeping a cow or two, an occasional pig, and way too many chickens. He presented us
with pet groundhogs, goats raccoons, all the kittens and puppies we wanted, and the occasional little rabbit or snake brought home in his dinner bucket for us to see before freeing them. He was just not a Father- he was a Daddy and Friend. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his first wife, Ola Adair Jones in 1960, and his brothers Lee and John and sisters Belle, Brooks, Alice, Abbey, Pansy and Mary. He was the last surviving sibling. Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife of 53 1/2 years Polly Morgan Jones, daughters Pat (John) Toler of Lewisburg and Janie (Jesse) Harvey of Bolt; and sons Bill (Debbie) , Steve (Cathy) and Dave (Tangela) all of Lewisburg; Johnny (Kathy) of Oceana, and Rusty (Michelle) of Lebanon, VA as well as his grandson David R. Jones of Bolt, whom he adopted and raised. Also like a son to him was his devoted nephew Kelly Sparks of Oceana; eighteen grandchildren, and thirty great grandchildren will carry on his legacy. Burial will be held at noon on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV, a procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 AM to travel to the cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 012412; WV Archives Web Site.
Ola Jones; age 35; born 28 Mar 1925 in WV; married; housewife; living at Oceana, WV; daughter
of J.L. and Lula (Deskins) Addair; died 7 Aug 1960 in Man Memorial Hospital, Man, WV; from
adenoma carcinoma of sigmod colon; buried 10 Aug 1960 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Matheny, WV; informant,
Grant Jones, husband.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1961); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Nolan Adams; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Bud and Lila (Brooks) Adams;
married on 9 Dec 1961 at Oceana, WV; Adelene Morgan; age 16; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Walter and Zelia Morgan.
2. GenealogyBuff,com; Wyoming Co, WV; Collestion #67; Obits; posted 28 Jan 2018.
"Pastor Nolan C. Adams, 73, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 30, 2014 at Welch Community Hospital. He was born May 18, 1941 in Simon, WV a son of the late Lila Kenneda Brooks. He was a long time minister, member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner. Also preceding him in death was twin infant sons Russell Dale and Brian Keith Adams; two brothers Winifred Kenneda and Herman Adams. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 53 years Adelene J. Morgan Adams; three sons Marvin Adams and companion Regina Workman of Cyclone, John and Tina Adams and Todd and Jessica Adams all of Baileysville; a sister Wilma Brooks; two brothers Darrell and Jack Adams; eleven grandchildren Briawna, Brandi, Alikan, Dakota, Chelsi, Presley, Parker, Marissa, LaThea, David and Phoenix; one great grandchild Matthew; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday September 3, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bishop Anthony Hudgins and Rev. Russell King officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday September 2, 2014 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1961); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Nolan Adams; age 20; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Bud and Lila (Brooks) Adams;
married on 9 Dec 1961 at Oceana, WV; Adelene Morgan; age 16; born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Walter and Zelia Morgan.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 252B; Image
24 of 51; Family #213/209.
Listed as Grant Jones; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William Jones.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lex; E.D.24-60; Page 1199B; Image 36 of
132; Household #279.
Listed as Grant Jones; age 15; born in WV; 8th garde education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William Jones.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1962); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant T. Jones ; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Bill and
Laura Jones; married on 6 Sep 1962 at Wayne Rollins, minister, Kopperston, WV; Polly Eleanor
Morgan; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Walter and Zelie
Morgan.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
""Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days be long upon this earth". True to his promises, Our Lord Jesus rewarded Grant T. Jones, with 90 years of life to share with his loved ones here on earth. Jesus called him to his heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2015, with his beloved wife and his son, Johnny, by his side. He eased out into Glory after a lifetime of loving and being loved. He was born in McDowell County at Lex, WV, on August 16, 1924, Grant was the son of the late Preacher Bill and Laura Short Jones. He was a devoted son and brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved the out-of-doors, hunting, fishing, hiking and just sitting and daydreaming in any green pasture that offered some good groundhog hunting. He was never too busy to listen to his small children's most silly stories, and he made you believe that you were just the smartest, most important person in the world. He taught us that we had better never start a fight, but we'd better never run from one; that we could do or be anything we wanted to do or be, if The Lord willed it, and if he didn't then we hadn't needed it in the first place; that when saying the name "God", we'd better be talking to him or about him, and not saying it in slang; and that the word "liar" was never to be used, let alone toward a family member, but rather the term "bare-face fuzzy" would suffice. He was, also, a mentor to many other young folks in the Oceana area that simply needed someone to love them. He served in the United Sates Navy, and never lost his love of, nor devotion to, the Navy and his beloved America. He watched every NASA Rocket launch from the time they were telecast, prayed for the crew and mission, and would clap his hands with glee at their success. His patriotism was worn with pride. Grant provided for his family by working from 1947 to 1982 at the Kopperston mines, by raising huge gardens yearly, keeping a cow or two, an occasional pig, and way too many chickens. He presented us
with pet groundhogs, goats raccoons, all the kittens and puppies we wanted, and the occasional little rabbit or snake brought home in his dinner bucket for us to see before freeing them. He was just not a Father- he was a Daddy and Friend. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his first wife, Ola Adair Jones in 1960, and his brothers Lee and John and sisters Belle, Brooks, Alice, Abbey, Pansy and Mary. He was the last surviving sibling. Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife of 53 1/2 years Polly Morgan Jones, daughters Pat (John) Toler of Lewisburg and Janie (Jesse) Harvey of Bolt; and sons Bill (Debbie) , Steve (Cathy) and Dave (Tangela) all of Lewisburg; Johnny (Kathy) of Oceana, and Rusty (Michelle) of Lebanon, VA as well as his grandson David R. Jones of Bolt, whom he adopted and raised. Also like a son to him was his devoted nephew Kelly Sparks of Oceana; eighteen grandchildren, and thirty great grandchildren will carry on his legacy. Burial will be held at noon on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV, a procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 AM to travel to the cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1962); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant T. Jones ; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Bill and
Laura Jones; married on 6 Sep 1962 at Wayne Rollins, minister, Kopperston, WV; Polly Eleanor
Morgan; age 21; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Walter and Zelie
Morgan.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20/21 Jan 1920, Page 210A,
Family #99.
Listed as Ira Carter, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, James W. Carter.
2. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1938); Page 483; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Carter; age 24; born at Simon, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of J.W. and Gustie Carter;
married on 28 Oct 1938 at J.W. Carter's, Uno, WV; Marie Toler; age 24; born at Simon, WV;
single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Arkellis and Maud Toler.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 169A; Image
11 of 22; Family #86/86.
Listed as Ira Carter; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Carter.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1948); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Carter; age 33; born and living at Simon, WV; divorced; son of J.W. and Augusta (Toler) Carter;
married on 15 Sep 1948 at Simon, WV; Leona Morgan; age 27 (sic?); born and living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Walter and Zelia (Bailey) Morgan.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 10 Jan 2013; maintained by Valerie Neal.
Ira Carter; born 21 Dec 1911 at Simon, WV; died 30 Jul 1991 at Marianna, WV; buried here; no
grave marker photo shown.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1948); Page 333; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Carter; age 33; born and living at Simon, WV; divorced; son of J.W. and Augusta (Toler)
Carter; married on 15 Sep 1948 at Simon, WV; Leona Morgan; age 27 (sic?); born and living at
Simon, WV; single; daughter of Walter and Zelia (Bailey) Morgan.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 21 Oct 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"WYOMING — Leona “Maw” Carter, of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at her residence following a long illness. She lived a loving life of 81 years."Born Dec. 14, 1929, in Logan County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Zelia Bailey Morgan.
"Leona “Maw” Carter will always be loved and kept in the hearts and memories of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Carter; two sons, Jimmy “Darrell” Carter and Walter “Wes” Carter; four brothers, Teddy Morgan, Ray Morgan, Alex “AR” Morgan and Frank “Doe” Morgan; and two sisters, Elvira Toler and Ethel Kenneda.
"Survivors include six children, Katherine Sheffield of Florida, Donald “Don” Carter of Oceana, Phyllis Alfrey of Florida, Ernest Ray Carter of North Carolina, Bernoden Walker of Greencamp and Sharron K. Carter of Greencamp; two brothers, Jack Morgan and his wife, Bonnie, of Simon and Clarence Morgan of Baileysville; two sisters, Polly Jones and her husband, Grant, of Oceana and Adlene Adams and her husband, Nolan, of Clear Fork; a brother-in-law, Ray Toler of Simon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
"A celebration of Leona’s life will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Nolan Adams and Pastor Joshua Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Family Cemetery, Simon...."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, Simon, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene, 19 Dec 2012.
Leona "Maw" Morgan Carter; born 14 Dec 1929 in Logan Co, WV; died 11 Oct 2011 in Wyoming,
Wyoming Co, WV; buried here.