1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3706; WV Archives Web Site.
Pattie Johnson; age 37 yrs, 1 mon, 28 days; born 3 Feb 1903 at Lynchburg, VA; married; Colored;
wife of Moses Johnson; living at Superior, WV; daughter of Peter and Jennie (Pendleton) Clayborn;
died 31 Mar 1940 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV from tubo-ovarian abscesses, bilateral with pelvic
peritonitis (puerperal); buried 2 Apr 1940at Roderfield, WV; informant, Moses Johnson, Superior, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 12 Jul 2010.
Pattie Johnson; born 3 Feb 1903 at Lynchburg, VA; died 31 Mar 1940 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 28; WV Archives Website.
James K. Johnson; age 36; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Sim
and Emma; married on 27 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; Viola Craighead; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single (sic, previous marriage); daughter of Dan and Lanney.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 419; WV Archives Website.
Hezekiah Craighead; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Premier, WV; son of
James and Emma; married on 20 feb 1916 at Premier, WV; Viola Cecil; age 19; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of D.E. and D.J.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 28; WV Archives Website.
James K. Johnson; age 36; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Sim
and Emma; married on 27 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; Viola Craighead; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single (sic, previous marriage); daughter of Dan and Lanney.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 191; WV Archives Website.
Sam McPeak; age 42; born in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Premier, WV; son of
Buford and Sarah; married on 15 Jan 1927 at Welch, WV; Viola Johnson; age 26; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; daughter of D.E. and D.J. Cecil.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 447; WV Archives Website.
George W. Tilley; age 54; born in Maybeury, WV; divorced; living at Davy, WV; married on 9 May
1952 on Peters Branch, WV; Viola McPeak; age 40; born in Northfork, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Deasth Certificate # '56 015911; WV Archives Website.
Viola Tilley; age 59; born 12 Jul 1897 in Premier, WV; married; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Dan
and Elaney (Thompson) Cecil; died 16 Sep 1956 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
decompensated caediac insufficiency with chronic cardiac pulmonatis and probable uterin cancer;
buried 19 Sep 1956 in Big Jenny Cemetery (Davy, WV); informant, Buford H. McPeak.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 420; WV Archives Web Site.
Sim Johnson; age 21; born 30 May 1922 at Davy, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 14 Dec
1943 at Welch, WV; Alam Elzick; age 18; born on living at Davy, WV; single; with consent of Mattie
Elzick, mother of Alma Elzick.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
James Brady; 14 Jan 2008; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Sim Johnson; born 3 May 1923; died 10 Jan 2008; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife, Alma
Elick Johnson; grave marker photo shown.
"Sim Johnson, 84, a resident of Golden Harvest Long Term Care, Welch, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the home following a long illness."Born May 3, 1923 in Logan, he was the son of the late James K. Johnson and Viola Cecil Johnson McPeak. He was a life long resident of McDowell County.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Simeon and Emma Terry Johnson and Dan and Delaney Tompson Cecil; five brothers, Simeon Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Earl McPeak, Bluford McPeak, and Raymond McPeak; and one son, Benny Lee Johnson.
"He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA local 6029. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW until he became ill. He was of the Christian faith.
"Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Alma Elzick Johnson of the home; three sons, Daniel E. Johnson and wife Diane of Stanley, N.C., Larry J. Johnson and wife Pamala of Denver, N.C., and Sim Johnson Jr. and wife Della of Lexington, N.C.; one daughter, Nyoka Sue Chinsolo and husband Ray of Welch; one sister, Shelby Hall of Welch; 10 grandchildren, Danny Johnson, Sherry Leatherman, Sammy Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Robert Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Angela Clement, Sim Johnson III, Jason Johnson, and Nicholas Johnson. He was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren.
"Funeral service will be conducted Monday at noon in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel, Welch with the Rev. Ralph Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield...."
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Mt. Gay; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 263A; Image 1 of 49;
Family #1.
Listed as Almira Elswick; age 1 yr, 11 mons; born in KY; in household of father, James Elswick.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny Hollow; E.D. 24-35; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 714B; taken 1 May 1940; Image 45 of 57; Household #370.
Listed as Alma Elzick; age 12; born in WV; 2nd grade education; not attending school; lived in Logan Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mattie Elzick.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 420; WV Archives Web Site.
Sim Johnson; age 21; born 30 May 1922 at Davy, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 14 Dec
1943 at Welch, WV; Alam Elzick; age 18; born on living at Davy, WV; single; with consent of Mattie
Elzick, mother of Alma Elzick.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alma Johnson; born 6 Apr 1928; died 30 Apr 2012; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 30 Dec 2013.
Alma Elzick Johnson; born in 1928; died in 2012; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Sim Johnson; alsp funeral grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8872; WV Archives Web Site.
Benny Lee Johnson; age 11 months; born 27 May 1952 at Coal Mtn, WV; living at Coal Mtn, WV;
son of Sim and Alma (Elzick) Johnson; died 14 May 1953 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV from diarrhea
with enteritis due to acidosis due to anemia hypochromic; buried 17 May 1953 in Iaeger Memorial;
informant, Sim Johnson,
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Jul 2014.
Benny Lee Johnson; born 27 May 1952; died 14 May 1953; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Mt. Gay; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 263A; Image 1 of 49;
Family #1.
Listed as James Elswick; age 38 (sic?, 58?); born in KY; married at 27; coal miner; head of household.
2. Logan Co, WV; Death Certificate #12192; WV Archives Web Site.
James Elswick; age 66 yrs, 3 mons, 9 days; born 2 Jun 1872 in KY; married; husband of Mattie Stewart;
unemployed laborer; living at Black Bottom, Logan, WV; son of unknown parents; died 11 Sep 1938 at
Logan, WV; due to chronic nephritis; buried 12 Sep 1938 in City View Cemetery, Logan, WV; informant,
Mrs. Mattie Elswick, Logan, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Mt. Gay; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 263A; Image 1 of 49;
Family #1.
Listed as Mallie Elswick; age 38; born in KY; married at 27; in household of husband, James Elswick.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny Hollow; E.D. 24-35; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 714B; taken 1 May 1940; Image 45 of 57; Household #370.
Listed as Mattie Elzick; age 51; born in KY; widow; 2nd grade education; lived in Logan Co, WV; 1 Apr 1935;
no occupation; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Mt. Gay; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 263A; Image 1 of 49;
Family #1.
Listed as Josephine Elswick; age 9; born in KY; in household of father, James Elswick.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Jenny Hollow; E.D. 24-35; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 714B; taken 1 May 1940; Image 45 of 57; Household #370.
Listed as Josephine Elzick; age 20; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in
Logan Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; maid in private house; in household of mother, Mattie Elzick.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sam Mcpeak
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1880
Birth Place: Patrick Co., VA
Marriage Date: 17 Jul 1902
Marriage Place: Patrick Co., Virginia
Father: Bhif. Mcpeak
Mother: S. A. Mcpeak
Spouse Dovie Hylton
FHL Film Number: 2048497
Reference ID: 77"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 191; WV Archives Website.
Sam McPeak; age 42; born in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Premier, WV; son of
Buford and Sarah; married on 15 Jan 1927 at Welch, WV; Viola Johnson; age 26; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; daughter of D.E. and D.J. Cecil.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7664; WV Archives Website.
Samuel P. McPeak; age 65 yrs, 11 mons, 17 days; born 4 Jul 1883 in Stewart (sic, Stuart). VA;
married; miner; living in rural Browns Creek, Davy (Big Jenny) WV; son of Bluford and Sarah (Howell,
sic? Powell?) McPeak; died 21 Jun 1949 in Rural Browns Creek, McDowell Co, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage; buried 24 Jun 1949 in Iaeger Memorial; informant, Roy McPeak.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 419; WV Archives Website.
Hezekiah Craighead; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Premier, WV; son of
James and Emma; married on 20 feb 1916 at Premier, WV; Viola Cecil; age 19; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of D.E. and D.J.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 28; WV Archives Website.
James K. Johnson; age 36; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Sim
and Emma; married on 27 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; Viola Craighead; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single (sic, previous marriage); daughter of Dan and Lanney.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 191; WV Archives Website.
Sam McPeak; age 42; born in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; timberman; living at Premier, WV; son of
Buford and Sarah; married on 15 Jan 1927 at Welch, WV; Viola Johnson; age 26; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; daughter of D.E. and D.J. Cecil.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 447; WV Archives Website.
George W. Tilley; age 54; born in Maybeury, WV; divorced; living at Davy, WV; married on 9 May
1952 on Peters Branch, WV; Viola McPeak; age 40; born in Northfork, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Deasth Certificate # '56 015911; WV Archives Website.
Viola Tilley; age 59; born 12 Jul 1897 in Premier, WV; married; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Dan
and Elaney (Thompson) Cecil; died 16 Sep 1956 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
decompensated caediac insufficiency with chronic cardiac pulmonatis and probable uterin cancer;
buried 19 Sep 1956 in Big Jenny Cemetery (Davy, WV); informant, Buford H. McPeak.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 448; WV Archives Website.
Daniel Edward Johnson; age 22; born 6 oct 1946 in Landgraff, WV; single; living at Box 81, Capels,
WV; son of Sim and Alma (Elzick) Johnson; married on 16 Aug 1969 at Big Four, WV; Mary Lou Steele;
age 18; born 6 Feb 1951 in Capels, WV; single; living at Box 675, Kimball, WV; daughter of Hayes and
Myrtle (Gentry) Steele, both deceased; with consent of Mrs. Linda Day, sister, who has custody.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 359; WV Archives Web Site.
William Jones; age 23; born in VA; living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 9 May 1899 at Burke, WV;
Bella Deacon (sic, Dakin); age 22; born in VA; daughter of Thomas.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 224B; Image 33 of 60;
Family #393/433.
Listed as William Jones; age 22; born in Sep 1877 in VA; married 1 yr; coal miner; in household of
father-in-law, Thomas Dakin; with wife and child.
3.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; ; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 197A; Image 7
of 33; Family #231/245.
Listed as W.T. Jones; age 33; born in VA; married once for 10 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3585; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Thomas Jones; age 40; born 6 Sep 1878 ; living at Roderfield, WV; miner for Fall River Coal Co,
Roderfield, WV; nearest relative, Bella Jones, Roderfield, WV; medium height and build; blue eyes and
brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 20/21 Feb 1920; Page 210A;
Image 15 of 16; Family #301/391.
Listed as William T. Jones; age 41; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; take4n on 26 Apr 1930; Page 221A; Image
57 of 75; Family #510/527.
Listed as William T. Jones; age 52; born in VA; married at 21; loader in coal mine; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22 Apr
1940; Page 754B; Image 23 of 36; Household #167.
Listed as William T. Jones; age 62; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; trackman in coal mine; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #u-2934; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Thomas Jones; age 63; born 6 Sep 1878 in Smyth Co, VA; living at Roderfield, WV; employed by
Premier Pocahontas Colleries, Premier, WV; person who will always know address, Bella Jones,
Roderfield, WV; 5'8" tall; 145 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on left jaw.
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William T Jones Sr
SSN: 233105295
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1878
Birth Place: Chatham Hill, Virginia
Claim Date: 9 Nov 1948
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as WILLIAM T JONES SR"
10. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 005296; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
William Thomas Jones; age 83; born 6 Sep 1878 in Nebo, VA; widowed; retired miner; living at Roderfield,
WV; SS #233-10-5295; son of William and Melda (Ratcliff) Jones; died 12 Feb 1962 in Grace
Hospital, Welch, WV from hypertensive and arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 14 Feb 1962 in
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV' informants, members of the family.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 31 May 2012; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
William Thomas Jones; born 6 Sep 1878 in VA; died 12 Feb 1962 in Welch, WV; buried here; double
headstone photo shown with wife, Belle (Dakin) Jones; personal photo also shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 359; WV Archives Web Site.
William Jones; age 23; born in VA; living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 9 May 1899 at Burke, WV;
Bella Deacon (sic, Dakin); age 22; born in VA; daughter of Thomas.
(No other information given)
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 224B; Image 33 of 60;
Family #393/433.
Listed as Bella Jones; age 17; born in Mar 1883 in WV; married 1 yr; 1 child, 1 living; in household of
father, Thomas Dakin; with husband and child.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; ; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 197A; Image 7
of 33; Family #231/245.
Listed as Bella D. Jones; age 27; born in WV; married once for 10 yrs; 6 children, 5 living; in household
of husband, William T. Jones.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 20/21 Feb 1920; Page 210A;
Image 15 of 16; Family #301/391.
Listed as Bella Jones; age 37; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William T. Jones.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; take4n on 26 Apr 1930; Page 221A; Image
57 of 75; Family #510/527.
Listed as Bella Jones; age 47; born in WV; married at 26; in household of husband, William T. Jones.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22 Apr
1940; Page 754B; Image 23 of 36; Household #167.
Listed as Bella Jones; age 57; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William T, Jones.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '59 009455; WV Archives Web Site.
Bella Jones; age 76; born 1 Mar 1883 in WV; married; housewife; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter
of Thomas and Elizabeth Dakin (sic, Deacon); died 4 Jun 1959 in the Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV from cerebral vascular accident due to arteriosclerosis and cerebral thrombosis; buried
6 Jun 1959 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mr. C.P. Jones, Welch. WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Bella Dakin Jones; born 1 Mar 1883; died 4 Jun 1959; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, William T. Jone.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 224B; Image 33 of 60;
Family #393/433.
Listed as Lucy Jones; age less than 1 yr; born in Nov 1899 in WV; in household of grandfather, Thomas Dakin; with
parents.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; ; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 197A; Image 7
of 33; Family #231/245.
Listed as Edwin Jones; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Jones.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 20/21 Feb 1920; Page 210A;
Image 15 of 16; Family #301/391.
Listed as Edward Jones; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Jones..
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; take4n on 26 Apr 1930; Page 221A; Image
57 of 75; Family #510/527.
Listed as Edward Jones; age 23; born in WV; single; tipple man in coal mine; in household of father,
William T. Jones.
4. Henry Co, VA; Death Certificate #85-015843; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Edward Jones; age 78; born 14 Jan 1907; never married; retired service station operator; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of William T. and Bella (Dakin) Jones; died 14 May 1985 in the Martinsville Memorial
Hospital, Martinsville, VA; due to cardiac arrest with arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Edward "Ed" Jones; born 14 Jan 1907; died 14 May 1985; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 20/21 Feb 1920; Page 210A;
Image 15 of 16; Family #301/391.
Listed as Earl W. Jones; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Jones..
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; take4n on 26 Apr 1930; Page 221A; Image
57 of 75; Family #510/527.
Listed as Earl Jones; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Jones.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Earl W. Jones; born 18 Sep 1916; died 4 May 1984; buried here; headstone photo shown; "BEYOND THE
SUNSET * BELOVED FATHER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14222; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Stuart Jones; age 6 yrs, 1 mon, 23 days; born 30 Aug 1923 at Roderfield, WV; son of W. T. and Bella
(Dakin) Jones; died 23 Oct 1929 at Roderfield, WV; due to diphtheria, pharyngeal; buried 25 Oct 1929 at
Roderfield, WV; informant, W.T. Jones, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Joseph S. Jones; born 30 Aug 1923; died 23 Oct 1929; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, Granville Co, NC; Oak Hill; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 101A; Image 30 of 51; Family #257/262.
Listed as Rubie Jones; age 7; born in NC in Sep 1892; in household of father, Reuben C. Jones.
2. 1910 Census; Person Co, NC; Holloway Township; taken on 29/30 Apr 1910; Page 158A; Image 17 0f 33;
Family #144/144.
Listed as Ruby Jones; age 27; born in NC; single; in household of father, Reuben C. Jones.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Jones; age 23; born in Halifax Co, VA; single; time keeper; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of R.C. and Emily; married on 6 May 1916 at Six, WV; Bertha Sizemore; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.T. and Naome.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2592; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Reuben Jones; age 24; born 16 Feb 1893 in Halifax Co, VA; living at Six, WV; assistant mine
foreman for Carter Coal Co, Six, WV; married; dependent wife; medium height and build; brown
eyes and Black hair.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Reubin C Jones
SSN: 232124831
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1893
Birth Place: Virgilina, Virginia
Death Date: 16 May 1954
Claim Date: 18 Jun 1954
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 19 Nov 1976: Name listed as REUBIN C JONES"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 22 Dec 2013.
Ruben C. Jones; born 16 Feb 1893; died 16 May 1954; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * SGT 315 FIELD ARTY 80 * WORLD WAR I".
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 215A;
Family #175/193.
Listed as Bertha Sizemore; age 1 mon; born in WV in Apr 1900; in household of father, John T.
Sizemore.
2. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; Freeburn; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 169B; Family #177/181.
Listed as Bertha M. Sizemore; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Sizemore.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Jones; age 23; born in Halifax Co, VA; single; time keeper; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of R.C. and Emily; married on 6 May 1916 at Six, WV; Bertha Sizemore; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.T. and Naome.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 011522; WV Archives Web Site.
Bertha Jones; age 64; born 7 Apr 1900 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Bradshaw; daughter of
John and Norma (sic, Naomi) (Mitchem?, Sizemore?) Sizemore; died 22 Jul 1964 at Bradshaw, WV; due to
coronary thrombosis with ateriosclorictic hypertensive heart disease; buried 26 Jul 1964 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Shani Miller; 16 Mar 2013; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Bertha M. Sizemore Jones; born 7 Apr 1900 in WV; died 22 Jul 1964 in Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV;
buried here; headstone and grave marker photos shown.