1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 173B; Image
12 of 24; Family #110/111.
Listed as Leonard Browning; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Compton
Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Leatherwood Creek; taken on 10 Apr 1930;
Page 144A; Image 11 of 18; Family #89/89.
Listed as Lenard Browning; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Leonard Browning; age 27; born and living at Justice, WV; single; married on 18 Aug 1943 at
Hanover, WV; Stella Steele; age 17; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of
the Hon. THS Curd, Judge Circuit Court and Arthur Steele, father of Stella Steel.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web site.
Leonard Browning; born on 11 Sep 1915; died in Oct 1985; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death;
card issued in KY before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Stella Steele; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Leonard Browning; age 27; born and living at Justice, WV; single; married on 18 Aug 1943 at
Hanover, WV; Stella Steele; age 17; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of
the Hon. THS Curd, Judge Circuit Court and Arthur Steele, father of Stella Steel.
3. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Stella Luetta Browning, 88, of Hanover, WV, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, in Logan General Medical Center in Logan, WV, following a short illness."Stella was born May 22, 1927, in Hanover, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele. She was a homemaker and a member of the Justice Missionary Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Browning, a son, Kenneth Browning, one brother, Abert Steele, and two sisters, Virgie Justice and Essie Mullins.
"Survivors include three sons, Leland Browning and wife Delores of Hanover, WV, Calvin Browning and wife Freda Gay of Princeton, WV, Cletis Browning and wife Sheila of Hanover, WV; two sisters, Hazel Bailey and Nellie Worthington both of the Welch/Pineville Road; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 21, 2015, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Jim Nagy, Reverend Gary Justice, and Reverend Charles "Timer" May officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Steeles Cemetery at Trap Hollow near Steeles, WV..."
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Leatherwood Creek; taken on 10 Apr 1930;
Page 144A; Image 11 of 18; Family #89/89.
Listed as Alden Browning; age 4 yrs, 2? mons; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Alden Browning; age 26; born and living at Justice, WV; divorced; son of Kump and Laura (Runyon)
Browning; married on 4 Jul 1953 at Justice, WV; Lois Wolford; age 16; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
living at Emmett, WV; daughter of Troy and Carrie (Bond), Wolford.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Alden Browning; age 26; born and living at Justice, WV; divorced; son of Kump and Laura (Runyon)
Browning; married on 4 Jul 1953 at Justice, WV; Lois Wolford; age 16; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
living at Emmett, WV; daughter of Troy and Carrie (Bond), Wolford.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 144A, Family #88.
Listed as Nathan Justice, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Justice.
2. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nathan Justice; born on 8 Feb 1917; died in Oct 1978; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 173B; Image
12 of 24; Family #110/111.
Listed as Belva Browning; age 1 yr 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Leatherwood Creek; taken on 10 Apr 1930;
Page 144A; Image 11 of 18; Family #89/89.
Listed as Lake Browning; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
3. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lake Justice; born on 9 Jun 1918; died in Sep 1990; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV in 1975.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Volm #__(1921); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Levi and Arminda; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Iaeger, WV; Minnie Vanve; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dock and Emma.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Arthur Steele; age 27; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Page 35; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur M. Steele; age 67; born on 16 Oct 1901 in WV; married, husband of Minnie Vance; living at
Steeles, WV; timberman; son of Levi and Arminta Steele; died on 6 Aug 1968 at Ikes Fork, WV from
a myrocardial infraction with emboli; buried on 9 Aug 1968 in Steele Cemetery; informant, Minnie V.
Steele.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257A;
Family #132.
Listed as Minie Vance; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 218A; Family #33.
Listed as Minnie I. Vance; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Volm #__(1921); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Levi and Arminda; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Iaeger, WV; Minnie Vanve; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dock and Emma.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Minnie Steele; age 23; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Arthur Steele.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Minnie Steele; born on 15 Jun 1905; died in Aug 1992; last residence, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
SS # XXXXXXXXXX; card issued in WV in 1969.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Abert Steele; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
3. "Morning Journal"; Lisbon, OH; Sunday, 31 Aug 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON, W.Va. - Abert Steele 83, of Princeton, WV formerly of Steeles, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 28, 2008, and to join his loving wife, mother, father, sisters, grandson and granddaughter-in-law who were waiting for him there for a joyous reunion.
"Born February 7, 1925, at Hanover, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele. Mr. Steele was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful friend to all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. He proudly served his country during the Second World War in the Pacific Theatre.
"Mr. Steele had made his home for several years at Guilford Lake, OH, where he was employed in Salem, OH, as an auto mechanic for Sam Brown Dodge. After retiring he moved to Reedsburg, OH where he resided for two years before returning to WV in 1983.
"Preceding Mr. Steele in death was Naomi, his loving wife of 40 years; his mother and father, Arthur and Minnie Steele; sisters Virgie Justice & Essie Mullens; his oldest grandson and his wife, Mark and Janice Hohider, and Mr. Steele's second wife, Lois.
"Left behind to cherish his memory are daughters Sue and husband Lonnie Shinn of Princeton with whom he made his home, Betty and husband Edward Sheridan of Welch, Kathy and husband Richard Martin of Salem, OH; son Harold Steele of Mooresburg, TN, daughter-in-law Patricia Steele, Rogersville, TN; sisters Nellie Worthington of Welch, Hazel Bailey of Welch, Stella Browning of Justice; twelve grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him so dearly in life.
"A celebration of life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 2, at 11a.m. with Speaker Lonnie Shinn, son-in-law of the deceased, officiating at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Steeles Cemetery, Steeles, WV, where Military Graveside services will be conducted..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Namoi Steele; born on 5 Sep 1920; died in Mar 1983; living at Wooster, Wayne Co, OH at death;
card issued in WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 157; WV Aechives Web Site.
Clarence Justice; age 21; born in Justice, WV; widowed; living at Steeles, WV; son od R. B. and Della
Justice; married on 31 Mar 1951 near home of Grover Hatfield; Katherine Lester; age 25; born at Hensley,
WV; sngle; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of England and Margaret Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Virgie Steele; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11778; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Mrs. Clarence Justice; age 27; born 8 Nov 1922 in Hanover, WV; married; housewife; living at Steels, WV;
daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Vance) Steele; died 13 Aug 1950 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to TB;
buried 16 Aug 1950 in Steels Cemetery.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 214; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Mullins; age21; born on 17 Apr 1924 at Wise, Wise Co, VA; single; living at Caples, WV; married
on 22 Sep 1945 at Steeles, WV; Essie Steele; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV; with consent of Minnie Steele, mother of Essie Steele.
(Other records indicate Troy was born on 17 Apr 1927, not 1924)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 214; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Mullins; age21; born on 17 Apr 1924 at Wise, Wise Co, VA; single; living at Caples, WV; married
on 22 Sep 1945 at Steeles, WV; Essie Steele; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV; with consent of Minnie Steele, mother of Essie Steele.
2. Social Secuirty Death Index; Ancestry.ocm Web Site.
Essie A. Mullins; born on 30 May 1930; died on 26 Oct 2001; living at Welch, McDowell Co, WV at
death; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Abert Steele; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
3. "Morning Journal"; Lisbon, OH; Sunday, 31 Aug 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON, W.Va. - Abert Steele 83, of Princeton, WV formerly of Steeles, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 28, 2008, and to join his loving wife, mother, father, sisters, grandson and granddaughter-in-law who were waiting for him there for a joyous reunion.
"Born February 7, 1925, at Hanover, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele. Mr. Steele was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful friend to all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. He proudly served his country during the Second World War in the Pacific Theatre.
"Mr. Steele had made his home for several years at Guilford Lake, OH, where he was employed in Salem, OH, as an auto mechanic for Sam Brown Dodge. After retiring he moved to Reedsburg, OH where he resided for two years before returning to WV in 1983.
"Preceding Mr. Steele in death was Naomi, his loving wife of 40 years; his mother and father, Arthur and Minnie Steele; sisters Virgie Justice & Essie Mullens; his oldest grandson and his wife, Mark and Janice Hohider, and Mr. Steele's second wife, Lois.
"Left behind to cherish his memory are daughters Sue and husband Lonnie Shinn of Princeton with whom he made his home, Betty and husband Edward Sheridan of Welch, Kathy and husband Richard Martin of Salem, OH; son Harold Steele of Mooresburg, TN, daughter-in-law Patricia Steele, Rogersville, TN; sisters Nellie Worthington of Welch, Hazel Bailey of Welch, Stella Browning of Justice; twelve grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him so dearly in life.
"A celebration of life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 2, at 11a.m. with Speaker Lonnie Shinn, son-in-law of the deceased, officiating at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Steeles Cemetery, Steeles, WV, where Military Graveside services will be conducted..."
1. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lois N. Steel; born on 13 Mar 1919; Died on 6 Jul 2003; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV in 1953.