McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Rufus Alley

1. 1910 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 226A; Image 33
of 35; Family #283/283.
Listed as James R. Alley; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, David M. Alley.
2. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Laed Mine district; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 87B; Image 4 of 36;
Family #29/30.
Listed as James R. Alley; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, David M. Alley.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #36361; Ancestry.com Website.
James Rufus Alley; age 30; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; coal loader; living at Killyrh, WV; son of
Dave and Angie (Phelps) Alley; married on 13 Jul 1940 at Pearisburg, VA; Claris Elenore Rice; age
18; born in Peterstown, WV; single; living at Oak Hill, WV; daughter of Luther and Pauline (Lanier)
Rice.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 345; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alley; age 44; born in Austinville, VA; divorced; living at Capels, WV; married on 18 Mar 1952
at Welch, Nancy Prevento; age 41; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.


Nancy Prevento

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page261B;
Image 4 of 30; Family #35/35.
Listed as Nancy Prevento; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Prevento.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B; Image
26 of 75; Family #227/292.
Listed as Nancy Prevento; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Andrew Prevento
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 345; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alley; age 44; born in Austinville, VA; divorced; living at Capels, WV; married on 18 Mar 1952
at Welch, Nancy Prevento; age 41; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004342; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Nancy Alley; age 61; born 31 Jul 1910 in WV; married; wife of James R. Alley; SS# 234-44-7995;
living at Davy, WV; daughter of Andy and Augustine (Ingram) Prevento; died from shock due to a
cerebral vascular accident; buried 9 Mar 1972 in Iaeger Memorial; Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls 9 Mar 2014.
Nancy P. Alley; born 31 Jul 1910; died 6 Mar 1972; buried here; headstone shown.


James Rufus Alley

1. 1910 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 226A; Image 33
of 35; Family #283/283.
Listed as James R. Alley; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, David M. Alley.
2. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Laed Mine district; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 87B; Image 4 of 36;
Family #29/30.
Listed as James R. Alley; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, David M. Alley.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #36361; Ancestry.com Website.
James Rufus Alley; age 30; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; coal loader; living at Killyrh, WV; son of
Dave and Angie (Phelps) Alley; married on 13 Jul 1940 at Pearisburg, VA; Claris Elenore Rice; age
18; born in Peterstown, WV; single; living at Oak Hill, WV; daughter of Luther and Pauline (Lanier)
Rice.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 345; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alley; age 44; born in Austinville, VA; divorced; living at Capels, WV; married on 18 Mar 1952
at Welch, Nancy Prevento; age 41; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV.


Claris Elenor Rice

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #36361; Ancestry.com Website.
James Rufus Alley; age 30; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; coal loader; living at Killyrh, WV; son of
Dave and Angie (Phelps) Alley; married on 13 Jul 1940 at Pearisburg, VA; Claris Elenore Rice; age
18; born in Peterstown, WV; single; living at Oak Hill, WV; daughter of Luther and Pauline (Lanier)
Rice.


George Albert Prevento

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page261B;
Image 4 of 30; Family #35/35.
Listed as Albert Prevento; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Prevento.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B; Image
26 of 75; Family #227/292.
Listed as Albert Prevento; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Andrew Prevento.
3, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
George Prevento; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; works for bottleing company; living at
Welch, WV; son of Andy and Mary; married on 2 Dec 1935 at Davy, WV; Margaret Jeffers; age 23;
born in Bell Co, KY; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Bill and Pearl.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 746A; Image 5 of 35; Household #39.
Listed as George Prevento; age 27; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; tipple man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Albert George Prevento [Albert G Prevento]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1911
Birth Place: Mohegan, West Virginia [Mohegan|]
Death Date: 15 Nov 2006
Claim Date: 12 Sep 1973
Father:
Andy Prevento
Mother:
Mary Angiroma
SSN: 233121298
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 02 Mar 1988: Name listed as ALBERT GEORGE PREVENTO;
12 Sep 1973: Name listed as ALBERT G PREVENTO"


Margaret Jeffries

1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
George Prevento; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; works for bottleing company; living at Welch, WV;
son of Andy and Mary; married on 2 Dec 1935 at Davy, WV; Margaret Jeffers; age 23; born in Bell Co, KY; single;
living at Welch, WV; daughter of Bill and Pearl.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page 746A;
Image 5 of 35; Household #39.
Listed as Margaret Prevento; age 20; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, George A. Prevento.


Billy Gene Prevento

1. McDowell; Co, WV; Death Certificate #6041; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Gene Prevento; age 3 mons, 1 day; born 16 Dec 1936 in Mohegan, WV; living at Mohegan, WV;
infant son of George and Margaret (Jefferies) Prevento; died 17 Mar 1937 at Mohegan, WV due to
lobar pneumonia; buried 19 Mar 1937 at Mohegan, WV; informant, George Prevento, Mohegan, WV.
(George was born in Mohegan, WV; his wife, Margaret, was born in Middlesboro, KY.)


Richard Lee Stroupe Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 456; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Lee Stroupe; age 21; born at Havaco, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; married on 25 Oct
1958 at Havaco, WV; Bonnie Sue Prevento; age 19; born and living at Mohegan, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard Lee Stroupe Sr, 82, of Havaco WV made his peaceful journey home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley WV. Born April 27, 1937 in Havaco WV, he was the son of the late Claude Everette Stroupe Sr and Ruby Hale Stroupe. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Conway DDE 507. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 8 Welch. He was honored with a pinning ceremony in recognition of his Naval service while at the Bowers Hospice House.He retired from Flav-o-rich Dairies after 32 years of service. He was a proud family man first and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only brother Claude “Pookie” Stroupe Jr; grandson Ian Patrick Stroupe, daughter-in-law Darlita Stroupe, nieces Selena and Amanda Stroupe, father-and-mother in law George and Margaret Prevento. On the day of his passing, he was accompanied on his journey by his great grandson Logan Matthew Kidd.He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of sixty years Bonnie Sue (Prevento) Stroupe, sons, Richard Stroupe Jr of Gary WV, David (Vicki) Stroupe of Havaco WV, Steven (Lya) Stroupe of Morgantown WV, daughters, Susan (Buddy) Cleary of Havaco WV, Rhonda Cochran of Princeton, WV, Tammy (David) Grubb of Welch WV, Shannon (Chris) Pendry of Havaco WV, grandchildren, Amy Chinsolo, Brandi Stroupe, David Stroupe Jr, Brandon and Kamryn Grubb and Joshua Cochran. Great grandchildren, Haley Kidd, Aaron and Emily Pendry, Steven and Bryson Cox, Avan Potter, David III(DW) and Chloe Stroupe.Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 12 noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Dean Hatfield officiating, burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV; where Military Graveside Rights will be conducted by V.F.W Post 1144 of Iaeger WV..."


Bonnie Sue Prevento

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page 746A;
Image 5 of 35; Household #39.
Listed as Bonnie Sue Prevento; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of husband, George A. Prevento.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 456; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Lee Stroupe; age 21; born at Havaco, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; married on 25 Oct
1958 at Havaco, WV; Bonnie Sue Prevento; age 19; born and living at Mohegan, WV.


Ted Lloyd Bunting

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Ted Lloyd Bunting; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Delbert Bunting.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Ted Lloyd Bunting; age 28; born 15 Dec 1938 at Asco, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; son of Delbert
and Grace (Perdue) Bunting; married on 11 Mar 1967 at the Baptist Church, Davy, WV; Patricia Sue
Prevento; age 17; born 3 Aug 1949 at Welch, WV; single; living at Davy; daughter of Melvin and Thelma
(Jackson) Prevento.


Patricia Sue Prevento

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Ted Lloyd Bunting; age 28; born 15 Dec 1938 at Asco, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; son of Delbert
and Grace (Perdue) Bunting; married on 11 Mar 1967 at the Baptist Church, Davy, WV; Patricia Sue
Prevento; age 17; born 3 Aug 1949 at Welch, WV; single; living at Davy; daughter of Melvin and Thelma
(Jackson) Prevento.


Delbert Lloyd Bunting

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 158; WV Archives Website.
Delbert Bunting; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of Charlie
and Lizzie; married on 22 Dec 1930 at Welch, WV; Grace Perdue; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Ira and Mary Jane.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Delbert Bunting; age 35; born in WV; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; machine cutter in coal mine; head of household.


Grace Mae Perdue

1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Wednesday, 16 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother,
Ernest Roy Pardue.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Distrcit, Pineville, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 232A,
Family #1.
Listed as Gracie M. Perdew, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Ira J. Pardue.
3 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Hemphill, taken on 16 Jan 1920, Page 267B,
Family #142.
Listed as Gracie Perdue, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Ira J. Pardue.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Mohegan, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 65A,
Family #15.
Listed as Gracy M. Perdue, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Ira J. Pardue.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 158; WV Archives Website.
Delbert Bunting; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of Charlie
and Lizzie; married on 22 Dec 1930 at Welch, WV; Grace Perdue; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Ira and Mary Jane.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Grace Bunting; age 34; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Delbert Bunting.


Donald Bunting

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Donald Bunting; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Delbert Bunting.


Charles R. Bunting

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Charles R. Bunting; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Delbert Bunting.


Shirley Fern Bunting

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; E.D. 24-35; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 709; Image 35 of 57; Household #269.
Listed as Shirley Fern Bunting; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Delbert Bunting.


William Ellis Riggs Jr

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 8 of 36; Household #42.
Listed as William Riggs; age 9 mons; born in WV; no education; in household of uncle, William R.
Lawson.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #84.
Listed as Billy Riggs; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William Ellis Riggs.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #12341; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Ellis Riggs; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; son of Ellias and Juanita
(Dillon) Riggs; married on 31 may 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Elsie Elizabeth Fraysier; age 18; born in
Marytown, WV; single; student; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Oral and Clara (Sullins) Fraysier.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 312; WV Archives Web Site.
William Ellis Riggs; age 29; born 28 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Ellis and
Juanita (Dillon) Riggs; married on 7 Mar 1969 at Big Sandy, WV; Glenna Geraldine Prevento; age
17; born 11 Jan 1952 at Welch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Melvin and Thelma
(Jackson) Prevento.
5. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Ellis (Bill) Riggs, 82, of Premier passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital.
Born June 30, 1939, he was the son of the late William Ellis Riggs, Sr. and Juanita Riggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jimmy Joe Riggs, a granddaughter, Leighanna Nicole Beverly, a great grandson, Mason Conner Duggins, two brothers, Sammy Joe Riggs and Jack Riggs, and a sister, Betty Mere.
Those left to cherish his memories are his four sons: Billy Wayne Riggs, Eric Riggs and wife Karen, Joseph Riggs, and Michael Sink and wife Karin; five daughters: Genna Beverly and husband Allen, Kim Bishop and husband David, Sherry Ford and husband Steve, Jackie Everson and husband Richard, Kristie Quattrone and husband Philip, and a step-daughter, Teresa Mason; Twenty-three grandchildren; Ashley Duarte and Victor Duarte, Leon Bishop and Amanda Bishop, Beth Bishop and David Heath, Gracie Bishop and Jamari Perry, Michael Mitchell, Stephen Ford and Elizabeth Ford, Alyssa Green and Travis Green, Kaylynn Ford, Kimberlyn Ford, Kayla Craven, Eric Riggs, Jacob Riggs, Anthony Hale and Brittany Hale, Matthew Hale and Ashley Hale, Tennison Hunt, Rachele Quattrone, Dante Quattrone, Jackson Quattrone, William Jimmy Joe (J.J.) Riggs, Elena Riggs, Lestat Sink, Lillian Sink and Luisa Sink; Twenty great grandchildren: Alex and Savanna Hutchens, Branson Duggins, Kenley, Kyla and Karsyn Duarte, Brooklyn Collins and Dakota Collins, Abigail Bishop, Mckinnley and Samuel Haward, Jaylen and Jaycieon Perry, Greyson and Emberliegh Ford, Layla and L.C. Craven, Mason Riggs, Brooklyn, Hunter and Rory Hale; and a brother, Bobby Riggs and wife Janice.
He had the biggest heart of any man and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Avery special thank you to his extended family and friends at Golden Harvest and Welch Community Hospital for the love and kindness you showed our loved one, and the ICU staff for the care and courtesy you showed the family during his last days.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no services. A memorial in his honor will be held at a later date.
The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"


Glenna Geraldine Prevento

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 312; WV Archives Web Site.
William Ellis Riggs; age 29; born 28 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Ellis and
Juanita (Dillon) Riggs; married on 7 Mar 1969 at Big Sandy, WV; Glenna Geraldine Prevento; age 17;
born 11 Jan 1952 at Welch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Melvin and Thelma (Jackson)
Prevento.


William Ellis Riggs Sr

1. KY Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Web Site; Vol #118; Certificate #58663.
William E. Riggs; born 8 Nov 1915 in Lawrence Co, KY; mother, Rebecca Riggs
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Ellis Riggs; born 8 Nov 1915 in Ashland, KY; single; living at Premier, WV; son of Henry and Beckie;
married on 21 Feb 1939 at Roderfield, WV; Juanita Dillon; born 24 Feb 1919 at Premier, WV; single;
living at Premier, WV; daughter of Ed and Ida.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 8 of 36; Household #42.
Listed as Ellis Riggs; age 25; born in KY; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; machine helper in coal mine; in household of brother-in-law, William R. Lawson.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #84.
Listed as Ellis Riggs; age 34; born in KY; married; machine man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ellis Riggs; born 8 Nov 1915; died 4 Jan 1999; last residence, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #232-12-1951; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.


Ida Juanita Dillon

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 200B;
Image 12 of 16; Family #118/119.
Listed as Ida W. Dillon; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Edmond E. Dillion.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 238B
Image 16 of 36; Family #129/129.
Listed as Juanita I. Dillon; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Edmond E. Dillion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Ellis Riggs; born 8 Nov 1915 in Ashland, KY; single; living at Premier, WV; son of Henry and Beckie;
married on 21 Feb 1939 at Roderfield, WV; Juanita Dillon; born 24 Feb 1919 at Premier, WV; single;
living at Premier, WV; daughter of Ed and Ida.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 8 of 36; Household #42.
Listed as Juanita Riggs; age 20; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of brother-in-law, William R. Lawson, with husband and child.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #84.
Listed as Juanita Riggs; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William Ellis Riggs.


Robert Riggs

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #84.
Listed as Robert Riggs; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William Ellis Riggs.


Sammy Joe Riggs

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #84.
Listed as Sammie Riggs;; born in Dec 1949 in WV; in household of father, William Ellis Riggs.


Henry Harrison Riggs

1. KY Marriages, 1785-1979; LDS Web Site.
H.H. Riggs; age 29; married on 26 Jul 1899 in Lawrence Co, KY; Rebecca Riggs; age 17.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.


Rebecca "Beckie" Riggs

1. KY Marriages, 1785-1979; LDS Web Site.
H.H. Riggs; age 29; married on 26 Jul 1899 in Lawrence Co, KY; Rebecca Riggs; age 17.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.


Hubert Riggs

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.


James H. Williams

1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James H. Williams
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1876
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1898
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Joe Williams
Mother: S. Williams
Spouse: Willie S. Williams
FHL Film Number: 31740
Reference ID: Line 3"
2. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Newport District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 152B; Image 26 of 28;
Family #229/229.
Listed as James Williams; age 23; born in VA in Mar 1977; married 1 year; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 85A; Image 17 of 24;
Family #161/161.
Listed as James Williams; age 35; born in VA; married once for 12 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as James Williams; age 45; born in VA; married; both parents born in TN; coal miner; head of
household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pocahontas Road; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 165B;
Image 32 of 36; Family #299/316.
Listed as James Williams; age 63; born in VA; married at 22; coal miner; head of household.


Willie Sue Hoge

1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willie S. Williams
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1880
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1898
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Mother: Henrietta Williams
Spouse: James H. Williams
FHL Film Number: 31740
Reference ID: Line 3"
2. 1900 Census, Giles Co, VA; Newport District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 152B; Image 26 of 28;
Family #229/229.
Listed as Willie S. Williams; age 20; born in VA in Apr 1880; married 1 yr; 3 children, none living;
in household of husband, James Williams.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 85A; Image 17 of 24;
Family #161/161.
Listed as Willie Williams; age 30; born in VA; married once for 12 yrs; 8 children; 4 living; in household
of husband, James Williams.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5170; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Williams; age 45; born in Giles Co, VA in 1873(??); married; housewife; daughter of Samuel and Hariet
(Wirt) Hoge; died 3 Nov 1918 at Leckie, WV; due to influenza; buried 4 Nov 1918 at Leckie, WV; informant,
Mrs. Sam? Williams, Leckie, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site. Boyds Chapel Cemetery, Leckie, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Casey;
21 Mar 2009; maintained by Debbie Schultz.
Willie Sue Williams; born in 1873 (sic, Apr 1880); died 3 Nov 1918; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as Willie Williams; age 35; born in VA; married; father born in SC, mother in NC; in household
of husband, James Williams.
(Believe the wife's name is an error. Willie had died in 1918. James remarried in Jan 1920)


Mabel C. Williams

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 85A; Image 17 of 24;
Family #161/161.
Listed as Mabel C. Williams; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, James Williams.


Anna Gladys Williams

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 85A; Image 17 of 24;
Family #161/161.
Listed as Anna G. Williams; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, James Williams.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as Gladis Williams; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.


Everett Daniel Williams

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 85B; Image 18 of 24;
Family #161/161.
Listed as Everett D. Williams; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as Ernest D. Williams; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 008885; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Daniel Williams; age 57; born 4 Jul 1908 in Leckie, WV; widowed; retired coal miner;
living at Leckie, WV; SS # 235-07-1020; son of James Williams and unknown mother; died
12 Jun 1966 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiogenic shock; myocardial infarction;
anterior; coronary occlusion; acute; buried 15 Jun 1966 in Grandview Memorial Gardens,
Bluefield, VA; informant, Everett Lee Williams, Bridgeton, NJ.


Genttie Williams

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as Genttie Williams; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.


Raymond Williams

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 23 Feb 1920; Page 134B; Image 14 of 36;
Family #143/143.
Listed as Raymond Williams; age 2 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pocahontas Road; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 165B;
Image 32 of 36; Family #299/316.
Listed as Raymond Williams; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.


Irene Williams

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pocahontas Road; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 165B;
Image 32 of 36; Family #299/316.
Listed as Irene Williams; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James Williams.