McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Walter Marvin Hicks

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Hicks; born 8 Feb 1917 at Marytown, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; son of Robert and Maude;
married on 16 Oct 1939 at Welch, WV; Ange Lambert; born 7 Sep 1917 at Princeton, WV; living at
Welch, WV; widow; daughter of _______.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Marivin Hicks; age 48; born 8 Feb 1917 at Marytown, WV; widowed; living at Helen, WV; son
of Robert Lee and Maude (Stewart) Hicks; married on 8 Dec 1965 at Sophia, WV; Perry Lee Beavers;
age 26; born at Maben, WV; single; living at Helen, WV; daughter of Paul V. and Mabel Marie
(Stevenson) Beavers.
3, McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1967); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Marvin Hicks; age 50; born 8 Feb 1918 at Marytown, WV; married; retired; living at Capels, WV;
son of Robert Lee and Maude (Sturat) Hicks; died 11 May 1967 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV from
acute pulmonary edema; buried 14 May 1967 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Perry
Lee Hicks, Capels, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Elizabeth Reed Eanes; 4 Nov 2011; maintained by Irene Caldwell.
Walter Marvin Hicks; born 8 Feb 1918; died 11 May 1967; buried here; "son of Robert Lee and
Maude (Stewart) Hicks".


Perry Lee Beavers

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Marivin Hicks; age 48; born 8 Feb 1917 at Marytown, WV; widowed; living at Helen, WV; son
of Robert Lee and Maude (Stewart) Hicks; married on 8 Dec 1965 at Sophia, WV; Perry Lee Beavers;
age 26; born at Maben, WV; single; living at Helen, WV; daughter of Paul V. and Mabel Marie
(Stevenson) Beavers.


Elmer Griffin

1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 39; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Griffin; age 20; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; living at Six, WV; married on 1 May 1941 at
Welch, WV; Gaynell Hill; age 17; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Alvertia Griffin, mother of Elmer Griffin and Ella Hill, mother of Gaunell Hill.


Elsie Gaynell Hill

1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 39; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Griffin; age 20; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; living at Six, WV; married on 1 May 1941 at
Welch, WV; Gaynell Hill; age 17; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Alvertia Griffin, mother of Elmer Griffin and Ella Hill, mother of Gaunell Hill.
2. FindAGrave.com; Woodlawn Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodlawn, Carroll Co, VA
Elsie Gaynell Griffin Vass; born 11 Feb 1924; died 2 Apr 2010; buried here; posted obit:
"Elsie Gaynell Griffin Vass, 86, of Woodlawn passed away on Friday, April 02, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Vass; parents Arthur C. and Ella Collins Hill.

"Mrs. Vass is survived by two sons and daughters-in-laws Kenny & Mary Jane Griffin of Galax, and Jimmy & Betty Jo Griffin of Woodlawn; step-daughter & friend Barbara Vass & Fred Richardson of Wytheville; sister Betty Myers of Columbus Ohio; two grandchildren & spouses Michael & Deana Griffin and Donna & Bobby Elliott; two great grandchildren Drew Griffin and Denae Griffin.

"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Titus Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery...".


Cecil E. Vass

1. FindAGrave.com; Woodlawn Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodlawn, Carroll Co, VA
Cecil E. Vass; born 27 Jan 1928; died 18 Sep 2007; buried here; posted obit:
"Cecil Vass, 79 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Vass was born in Wythe County, VA to Joseph Arlyss and Lillah Goad Vass.

"He is survived by his wife Gaynell Vass of the home; daughter & special friend Barbara Vass & Fred Richardson of Wytheville; step sons & spouses Kenneth & Mary Jane Griffin of Galax and James & Betty Jo Griffin of Woodlawn; sister & brother-in-law Mary & Charles Lineback of Hillsville; special cousin Chester Goad of Galax; two step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and special niece and nephews Judy, Garry and Darrell Lineback.

"Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Norman Goad and Rev. Wendell Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. ..".


Elsie Gaynell Hill

1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 39; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Griffin; age 20; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; living at Six, WV; married on 1 May 1941 at
Welch, WV; Gaynell Hill; age 17; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Alvertia Griffin, mother of Elmer Griffin and Ella Hill, mother of Gaunell Hill.
2. FindAGrave.com; Woodlawn Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodlawn, Carroll Co, VA
Elsie Gaynell Griffin Vass; born 11 Feb 1924; died 2 Apr 2010; buried here; posted obit:
"Elsie Gaynell Griffin Vass, 86, of Woodlawn passed away on Friday, April 02, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Vass; parents Arthur C. and Ella Collins Hill.

"Mrs. Vass is survived by two sons and daughters-in-laws Kenny & Mary Jane Griffin of Galax, and Jimmy & Betty Jo Griffin of Woodlawn; step-daughter & friend Barbara Vass & Fred Richardson of Wytheville; sister Betty Myers of Columbus Ohio; two grandchildren & spouses Michael & Deana Griffin and Donna & Bobby Elliott; two great grandchildren Drew Griffin and Denae Griffin.

"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Titus Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery...".


George W. Myers

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Wesley Myers [George W Myers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1921
Birth Place: Coshocton Co, Ohio [Coshocton, Ohio]
Death Date: 1 Oct 2006
Claim Date: 30 Oct 1974
Father:
George R Myers
Mother:
Ruth S Myers
SSN: 274142651
Notes: Jun 1938: Name listed as GEORGE WESLEY MYERS;
07 Oct 1974: Name listed as GEORGE W MYERS


Betty Jane Hill

1. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jane Myers [Betty Jane Hill]
Gender: Female
Death Age: 87
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1928
Birth Place: Gary, WV
Residence Place: Grove City, OH
Death Date: 23 Dec 2015
Burial Date: 30 Dec 2015
Father: Arthur Hill
Mother Ella Hill
Spouse George W. Myers
Child: Timothy Myers
Rebecca McDowell
Renee West
Jonathan Myers
Siblings: George"


Charles H. Hillwig Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 358; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Hilwig; age 61; born in PA; widowed; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of Henry and
Catherine; married on 8 Apr 1912 at Welch, WV; Susannah Fraley; age 68; born in Carter Co, KY;
widow; daughter of Fred and Cynthia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #162; WV Archives Web Site.
C.H. Hillwig; age 67; born in Germany; died 11 Sep 1919 in the Welch Hospital #1, Welch, WV from
Organic heart leak; no other information given.


Susanna Ann "Susie" Fraley

1. 1900 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Cannonsburg District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 271A; Image 28 of
57; Family #215/223.
Listed as Susan Kimble; age 58; born in KY in Dec 1941; married 16 yrs(? mark written in); 1 child;
0 living; in household of son (sic?, step-son?), Daniel B. Gullett.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 358; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Hilwig; age 61; born in PA; widowed; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of Henry and
Catherine; married on 8 Apr 1912 at Welch, WV; Susannah Fraley; age 68; born in Carter Co, KY;
widow; daughter of Fred and Cynthia.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 218B; Image 52
of 76; Family #461/478.
Listed as Susan Fraley; age 89; born in KY; widow; in household of son, Daniel B. Gullett.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7963; WV Archives Web Site.
Susie Hilwig; age 89 yrs, 6 mons, 20 days; born on 2 Dec 1840 in KY; widow; wife of Charles Hilwig;
living at Fall River Coal Camp, WV; daughter of Thomas and Synthia (Collins) Frilley (sic, Fraley);
died 22 Jun 1930 at Roderfield, WV from "pasion? of kidneys and summer complaint, old age";
buried 23 Jun 1930 at Roderfield, WV; informant, Dan Gullett, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 22 Jun 2010
Susie Hilwig; born 2 Dec 1840 in KY; died 22 Jun 1930 at Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown.


Charles Sims Hinchman

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6228; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Sims Hinchman; age 76; born 7 Aug 1879 in Quincy, KA; married; retired miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Oliver Cromwell and Lydia (Chadwell) Hinchman; died 9 Apr 1956 in the
Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from congestive heart failure; buried 12 Apr 1956 in Iaeger
Memorial; informant, Thelma Hoback Hinchman.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Virginia Gal; 20 Mar 2007; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Charles Sims Hinchman; born 7 Aug 1979; died 9 Apr 1956; buried here; grave marker photo shown.


Stella Chaffin

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4793; WV Archives Web Site.
Stella Hinchman; age 71; born 31 Jul 1872 at Warfield, KY; married; wife of Charles S, Hinchman;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Nathan and Julia Ann (Evans) Chafin; died 19 Mar 1944 at
Roderfield, WV from bronchial pneumonia; buried 21 Mar 1944 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Charles S. Hinchman, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Virginia Gal; 29 Nov 2007; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Stella Chafin Hinchman; born 31 Jul 1872; died 19 Mar 1944; buried here; grave marker photo shown.