McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ray Hutchinson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 168B, Family #75.
Listed as Ray Hutchinson, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph A. Hutchinson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Hutchinson; age 28; born at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; son of Arthur and Erie
Hutchingson; married on 10 Jun 1951 at Gilbert, WV; Myrtie Anne Moore; age 16; born in
Guntersville, AL; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of O.E. and Elsie Moore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries, Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheney.
Ray Hutchinson; born on14 Mar 1923; died on 23 Apr 1989; "US Navy WW II"; buried here.


Myrtie Anne Moore

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Hutchinson; age 28; born at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; son of Arthur and Erie
Hutchingson; married on 10 Jun 1951 at Gilbert, WV; Myrtie Anne Moore; age 16; born in
Guntersville, AL; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of O.E. and Elsie Moore.


Herman Henderson Harvey III

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 129; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Henderson Harvey; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Beckley, WV; married on 4
Jul 1936 at Sophia, WV; Bertha O'Dell Bailey; age 21; born in AL; living at Sophia, WV.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 27 Feb 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Born January 13, 1915, in McDowell County, W.Va., he was the son of David H. and Chloe Farley Harvey. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Harvey Holding, Eula Harvey McKinney, Sadie Harvey Fitzpatrick and Ellen Harvey Lewis; three brothers, D. Homer Harvey, W. Paul Harvey, and Robert L. Harvey; and his daughter, Phyllis Harvey Conner. "He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, he went to work for Appalachian Power Company where he retired. He then spent years working for Midwest Corporation in Charleston. He lived in Daniels for 56 years before moving to Beckley in 2004. "He has joined his loving wife, Odell Bailey Harvey. They were married on July 4, 1936, and were married for 64 years when she passed away on July 11, 2000. They raised two children, Phyllis Harvey Conner and Herman H. Harvey IV. "He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church on South Kanawha Street in Beckley. He and his wife joined Memorial Baptist Church in July 1939. He was a very active member of the church. He become the Superintendent of Sunday School in 1941 and served for 12 years and 3 terms. He taught the Men’s Bible Class, as well as the Junior Boys Sunday School, sang in the choir, and became an ordained deacon in 1965. "In 1957 he was accepted into the AF & AM Lodge #95 of Beckley, Knights Templar, Beckley Chapter #36 R.A.M. and Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston. He also wrote poetry and is a member of International Society of Poets. He was also a charter member of the Beckley Art Club which is now known as the Beckley Art Group. "Herman has a column in The Register-Herald every Sunday, titled “Hermanisms,” from his published book of quips and quotes called “Poor Herman’s Almanac.” He also has two cookbooks titled “Over Land and Sea” and “On Blueberry Hill.” "He loved to travel with his wife. They made trips to Canada, Hawaii, Rio de Janeiro, Dutch East Indies and Alaska. He also made and played many instruments. He loved to cook, garden and can and collected antiques. "Left to cherish his memory are his son, Herman H. Harvey IV and his wife Judith of Beckley; sister, Sybil Wood of Princeton; three grandchildren, Gemala Conner Coursey and husband Chuck of Georgia, Rachel Harvey Loving and husband Stephen of Beckley, Janna Harvey Willis and husband Richard of Beckley, as well as two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. "Following his wishes, Herman will be cremated...."


Robert Lee Conner

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Conner; age 19; born on 13 Dec 1936 at Table Rock, WV; living at Daniels, WV; son of
G. Lester and Artha Conner; married on 24 Dec 1955 at Beckley, WV; Phyllis Ann Harvey; age 18;
born on 23 May 1937 at Tames, WV; living at Daniels, WV; daughter of Herman H. and Bertha O.
Harvey.


Phyllis Ann Harvey

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Conner; age 19; born on 13 Dec 1936 at Table Rock, WV; living at Daniels, WV; son of
G. Lester and Artha Conner; married on 24 Dec 1955 at Beckley, WV; Phyllis Ann Harvey; age 18;
born on 23 May 1937 at Tames, WV; living at Daniels, WV; daughter of Herman H. and Bertha O.
Harvey.