McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Joseph J. Gorlesky

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 164; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph J. Gorlesky; age 22; born at Maspeth, L.I.; single; living at Lyndhurst, N.J.; son of Adam and
Katherine (Savage) Gorlesky; married on 5 Jan 1941 in Logan Co, WV; Mildred Blankenship; age
21; born in Bluefield, WV; widow; living at Man, WV; daughter of Harm and Jetty (Luster) Blankenship.


Mildred "Melda" Blankenship

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Melda Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of step-father, James Elam.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 164; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph J. Gorlesky; age 22; born at Maspeth, L.I.; single; living at Lyndhurst, N.J.; son of Adam and
Katherine (Savage) Gorlesky; married on 5 Jan 1941 in Logan Co, WV; Mildred Blankenship; age
21; born in Bluefield, WV; widow; living at Man, WV; daughter of Harm and Jetty (Luster) Blankenship.


Michael Scott

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael A. Scott; born on 28 Mar 1953; living at Elgood Lovern Rd, Lynco, WV.


Patricia Arrington

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Patricia Scott; born on 21 Oct 1952; living at Elgood Lovern Rd, Lynco, WV.


William M. Scruggs

1. 1900 Census, Madison Co, NC; Hot Springs Township; Hot Springs; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 142A; Image
17 of 36; Family #161/161.
Listed as William Scruggs; age 30; born in Nov 1869 in TN; married 11 yrs; policeman; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as William M. Scruggs; age 41; born in TN; married once for 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.


Harriett Angeline Waldrop

1. 1900 Census, Madison Co, NC; Hot Springs Township; Hot Springs; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 142A; Image
17 of 36; Family #161/161.
Listed as Harriett Scruggs; age 30; born in May 1870 in NC; married 11 yrs; 4 children; all living; in household
of husband, William M. Scruggs.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as Harriet Scruggs; age 40; born in NC; married once for 20 yrs; 9 children; 7 living; farm laborer;
in household of husband, William M. Scruggs.


Artie Scruggs

1. 1900 Census, Madison Co, NC; Hot Springs Township; Hot Springs; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 142A; Image
17 of 36; Family #161/161.
Listed as Artie Scruggs; age 5; born in May 1895 in NC; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as Artie Scruggs; age 15; born in NC; farm laborer; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.


Minnie Scruggs

1. 1900 Census, Madison Co, NC; Hot Springs Township; Hot Springs; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 142A; Image
17 of 36; Family #161/161.
Listed as Minie Scruggs; age 4 mons; born in Jan 1900 in NC; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as Minnie Scruggs; age 10; born in TN; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.


Laura Scruggs

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as Laura Scruggs; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.


Mildred Scruggs

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Image 27 of 31;
Family #240/242.
Listed as Mildred Scruggs; age 6; born in TN; in household of father, William M. Scruggs.


Timothy "Timmy" Arrington

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Timothy Arrington; born on 7 Oct 1950; living at Big Moses, Glen Daniel, WV.


Brenda

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Brenda Arrington; born on 16 jun 1953; living at Big Moses, Glen Daniel, WV.


Roger D. Arrington

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Roger D. Arrington; born on 13 Jan 1955; living at P.O. Box 43; Lynco, WV in 1989.


James Elam Sr

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as James Elam, Sr; age 50; born in KY; married at 19; head of household.


Lizzie

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Lizzie Elam; age 49; born in KY; married at 18; in household of husband, James Elam.


Joy Elam

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Joy Elam; age 24; born in KY; in household of father, James Elam.


Vicca Elam

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Vicca Elam; age 19; born in KY; in household of father, James Elam.


Richard Elam

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Richard Elam; age 16; born in KY; in household of father, James Elam.


Edna Elam

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Edna Elam; age 13; born in KY; in household of father, James Elam.


Roy Elam

1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #238/241.
Listed as Roy Elam; age 8; born in KY; in household of father, James Elam.


Kenneth Perry Blevins

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232B: Image 12 of 40;
Family #107/108.
Listed as Kenneth Blevins; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Hazel Blevins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth Blevins; age 33; born at Sabine, WV; divorced; living at Lynco, WV; son of Hazel and Mollie
Blevins; married on 12 May 1961 at Oceana, WV; Barbara Arrington; age 27; born at Lundale, WV;
single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of John and Cora Arrington.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth P. Blevins; born on 20 Jan 1928; living at PO Box 104, Lynco, WV in 1993.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth Blevins; born on 20 Jan 1928; died on 5 Aug 1991; SS# 230-28-8591; card issued in VA
before 1951.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kenneth Perry Blevins [Kenneth Blevins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1928
Birth Place: Sabine Wyomi, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Aug 1991
Father:
Hazel Blevins
Mother:
Mollie Brooks
SSN: 230288591
Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as KENNETH PERRY BLEVINS;
04 Jun 1993: Name listed as KENNETH BLEVINS"


Barbara Arrington

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth Blevins; age 33; born at Sabine, WV; divorced; living at Lynco, WV; son of Hazel and Mollie
Blevins; married on 12 May 1961 at Oceana, WV; Barbara Arrington; age 27; born at Lundale, WV;
single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of John and Cora Arrington.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Barbara Blevins; born on 7 Sep 1933; living at PO Box 104, Lynco, WV in 1993.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 23 Dec 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"LILLYDALE — Barbara Arrington Blevins, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley following a long illness. "Born Sept. 7, 1933, at Lynco, she was the daughter of the late John and Cora Burse Arrington. "Barbara was a member of Pentecostal House of Prayer at Lynco. She enjoyed being with friends and family and she loved the Lord. She most enjoyed her three grandsons, whom she loved very much and who meant everything to her. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. Blevins, and four brothers, Carl, Gene, Johnny and Billy Arrington. "Survivors include a son, Mark Blevins of Lillydale; a daughter, Dana “Cokie” Cline and her husband, Jeff, of Ridgeway, S.C.; a sister, Janice Milam of Prospect Hill, N.C.; a brother, Walter Arrington of Lynco; and three grandsons, Jacob Cline, Jeremy Cline and Hunter Cline. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. "Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


Mark A. Blevins

1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mark A. Blevins; born on 16 Apr 1862; living at PO Box 104, Lynco, WV in 1993.