1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Henry Underwood Search, 17 Aug 2002, submitted by
Terry Gordon, farransrch@aol.com.
Henry Underwood; born on 26 May 1872 in McDowell Co, WV; died on Apr 1857 on
Bradshaw Mountain, McDowell Co, WV; married Mary Jane Nancy Brewster.
Son, Burl Winifred Underwood; born on 4 May 1900 on Slade Creek, McDowell
Co, WV; died on 14 Oct 1968 in Kilsyth, Fayette Co, WV; married first, Bessie
Lee Shearl on 28 Feb 1921(sic, 1 Mar 1921); second, Flora Belle Lewis, on 22 Dec 1938 at
Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #188.
Listed as Burl W. Underwood, age 9, born in WV, in household of father,
Henry Underwood.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Burl Underwood, age 18, born in WV, in household of brother-in-law, Harrison Woody.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 373; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Underwood; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Henry
and Annie; married on 1 Mar 1921 at War, WV; Bessie Sheral; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of James and Causby.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 10/11 May 1910; Page 293A; Image 27
of 34; Family #246/255.
Listed as Bessie Sherill; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, James H. Shearl.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 8 Jan 1920; Page 51A; Image 11 of
41; Family #105/107.
Listed as Bessie Shearl; age 11; born in VA; in household of sister, Della F. Lee, with mother.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 373; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Underwood; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Henry
and Annie; married on 1 Mar 1921 at War, WV; Bessie Shearl; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of James and Causby.
6. 1940 Census, Roane Co, WV; Spenser; State Hospital; E.D. 44-15; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page
237A; Image 25 of 26Household #1.
Bessie Underwood; age 41; born in WV; single; inmate; lived in Welch, WV on 1 Apr 1935.
7. Norfolk, VA; Death Certificate #77 026447; VA Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bessie Shearl Jackson; age 69; born 25 Jan 1905 in VA; wife of Lee Jackson; living at 4527
Bankhead Circle, Norfolk, VA; daughter of James and Cosby (Ashby) Shearl; died 12 Sep 1977 at he
home; due to acute coronary insufficiency; buried in Iaeger Memorail Cemetery, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Mrs.Thelma U. Babcock. (daughter)
8. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bessie Jackson
SSN: 232-52-7598
Last Residence:
23324 Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA
BORN: 25 Jan 1908
Last Benefit: 23517, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
Died: Sep 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Bessie S. Jackson; born 25 Jan 1908; died 12 Sep 1977; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "MOTHER".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 9 Apr
1930; Page 235B; Image 10 of 35; Family #72/72.
Listed as Mike Orban; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Andrew Orban, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Mike Orban; age 24; born at Dante, VA; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Andy and
Victoria; married on 19 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Ethel Perdue; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ira and Mary Jane.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #11.
Listed as Mike Orbin; age 28; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mike Orban; born 21 Feb 1912; died in Feb 1982; last residence, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #232-12-1947; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Wednesday, 16 Feb 2005, newspaper Obit for brother,
Ernest Roy Pardue.
2 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Hemphill, taken on 16 Jan 1920, Page 267B,
Family #142.
Listed as Ethel Perdue, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ira J. Pardue.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Mohegan, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 65A,
Family #15.
Listed as Ethel M. Perdue, age 23, born in WV, in household of father, Ira J. Pardue.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Mike Orban; age 24; born at Dante, VA; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Andy and
Victoria; married on 19 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Ethel Perdue; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Ira and Mary Jane.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #11.
Listed as Ethel Orbin; age 23; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Mike Orban.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #11.
Listed as Helen Marie Orbin; age 3; born in WV; no education; in household of father, Mike Orban.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #11.
Listed as Caroline Joan Orbin; age 7 mons; born in WV; no education; in household of father,
Mike Orban.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #12.
Listed as Paul Mehaffey; age 27; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek District; Premier; Page 236A; Image 11 of 35;
Family #84/84.
Listed as Eddie M. Burnett; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Burnett.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #12.
Listed as Ada Mae Mehaffey; age 20; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Paul Mahaffey.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 9 Jul 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"HILLSBORO, Ohio - Ada Mae Mahaffey, 84, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Heartland Nursing Home, Hillsboro."Born Sept. 8, 1919 in Canebrake, she was the daughter of the late George and Nannie Harman Burnett. She had resided in Hillsboro since 2000, formerly of Bluewell. She was a member of the Christian Church.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mahaffey.
"Survivors include: One son, Larry Mahaffey Sr. and wife Sandra of Welch; two daughters: Patricia Nixon of Cincinnati, Ohio, Shirley Wood and husband Bill of Horse Shoe Bay, Texas; two sisters: Myrtle Compton of Welch, Theresa Crigger of Havaco; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Rick Mathena officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Larry Mahaffey
Also Known As: Larry F Mahaffey
2nd Also Known As Name: Larry S Mahaffey
Residence Date: 01 Jan 2009
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1940
Address: 1344 Stewart St
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 01 Jan 2009
2nd Address: 39 Bland St
2nd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date: 01 Jul 2005-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address: 1352 Stewart St
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Aug 1992-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives: Amy Mahaffey, Amy Mahaffey Jr, Bryan David Mahaffey, Jr Larry F Mahaffey, Sandra F Mahaffey..."
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; published 7 Jun 2021 On-Line Edition.
"With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Larry Franklin Mahaffey, Sr., 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Welch, West Virginia. Larry left his bodily pain and struggle behind to be with God the Father and Jesus the Son on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. While Larry will be missed dearly by all who knew him, he would want all to know that he was prepared and eager to meet his Lord and Savior. Larry had run his race and has entered his time of rest."Larry was born in Welch, West Virginia, on September 30, 1940. He was the oldest of three children of Paul and Ada Mahaffey. A graduate of Welch High School, he went on to be a coal miner, electrician, mechanic, newspaper man, vocational school instructor, postal worker, small business owner, and restaurant owner… but his most treasured work was as a Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and part-time golfer. After retirement, he enjoyed his work with the church and time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
"Larry married the love of his life, Sandra Faye Grimes, on June 11, 1961. They made a commitment to God and each other to be husband and wife. Everything they would do in life would revolve around their shared hope and faith in Jesus the Christ. They have been married for 59 years and raised three children.
"Larry’s adult life usually revolved around young people, and his impact on the communities of Welch, WV, and Kingsport, TN, will be remembered. He coached youth sports and volunteered his time in worthy endeavors such as the Masons, the Shriners, the Lions Club, and the Optimist Club, once being honored as the Lion of the Year in West Virginia. He was a lifelong lover of baseball and golf, never missing an opportunity to play both with his sons.
"Larry is preceded in death by his mother, Ada Mae Mahaffey, and his father, Paul M. Mahaffey.
"Larry is survived by his wife Sandra Faye (Grimes) Mahaffey; his children – Larry (Margie) Mahaffey of Charlotte, NC, Bryan (Dorothy) Mahaffey of Chapmanville, WV, and Paul (Dixie) Mahaffey of Kingsport, TN; his grandchildren – Joshua (Lauren) Mahaffey, Christopher (Samantha) Mahaffey, Meagan (Seth) Baisden, Evan Mahaffey, Susan Mahaffey, and Natalie Mahaffey; his great-grandchildren – Olivia Baisden, Melody Mahaffey, and Madelyn Baisden (on her way in November 2021); his sisters Patricia (David) Hargrave of Cincinnati, OH, and Shirley Wood of Houston, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and one very special aunt, Madge Mahaffey.
"A celebration of life for Larry will be conducted on Friday, June 11, 2021, at East Lawn Funeral Home, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, Tennessee. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and funeral services will begin at 11:00 am. Graveside services will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Princeton, WV, in the afternoon.
"Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons: Larry, Bryan, Paul, Joshua, Christopher, and Evan Mahaffey.
"In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Indian Springs Christian Church, 5536 Kiowa St., Kingsport, TN 37664, or to Christian Acres Camp, 1351 Evangelism Road, Bluefield, WV 24701."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Sandra F Mahaffey
Residence Date: 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 09 Mar 1944
Address: 142 Riverside Dr
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address: 39 Bland St
2nd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date: 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
3rd Address: 1352 Stewart St
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Dec 1992-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives: Bryan David Mahaffey, Larry S Mahaffey Sr..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
John Clayborne Compton; age 62; born in Floyd Co, VA; divorced; living at 419 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; married on 10 Aug 1958 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Marie Runyon; age 36; born in War, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
1. "The We;ch Daily News"; Saturday; 3 Nov 1928; Page 5.
"HONOR ROLL PREMIER
"The following pupils made the Honor Roll for the month of October, being neither absent, tardy,
and making an average of 90, with nothing below 85.
"FIRST GRADE: Walter Blankenbeckler, Donald Daughtery (sp?), Otho Grimes, Chester Kerns
(sp?), ??? Edwards, Nellie ???, Lucille Staley, Myrtle Burnett, Catherine Console, Concettina Fly,
Lever Cecil, Crockett Osborne, Warren Pennington, Howard Shannon...
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek District; Premier; Page 236A; Image 11 of 35;
Family #84/84.
Listed as Myrtle M. Burnett; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Burnett.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Runyons; born 10 Jan 1917 at Welch, WV; living at Welch, WV; son of William and Polly;
married on 22 May 1938 at Premier, WV; Myrtle Burnette; born 22 Mar 1922 at War, WV; living
at Premier, WV; daughter of Frank and Nannie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
John Clayborne Compton; age 62; born in Floyd Co, VA; divorced; living at 419 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; married on 10 Aug 1958 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Marie Runyon; age 36; born in War, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Myrtle Burnette Runyon
[Myrtle Runyon Compton]
[Myrtle Compton]
[Myrtle Burnette Burnette]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1922
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Aug 2006
Father: George F Burnette
Mother: Nannie V Harmon
SSN: 236220943
Notes: Dec 1940: Name listed as MYRTLE BURNETTE RUNYON;
Sep 1958: Name listed as MYRTLE RUNYON COMPTON;
23 Aug 2006: Name listed as MYRTLE COMPTON"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Myrtle Compton
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 27 Mar 1922
Died: 16 Aug 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns creek District; Premier; Page 236A; Image 11 of 35;
Family #84/84.
Listed as Eula T. Burnett; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Burnett.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 788A;
E D # 24-40; Image 15 of 36; Household #90.
Listed as Thersa Burnette; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George F. Burnett.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Clifton Sturgill; age 24; born in VA; single; living at princeton, WV; married on 4 Feb 1946 at
Welch, WV; Eula Therese Burnett; age 16; born ar War, WV; single; living at Premier, WV; with
consent of Nannie Victoria Burnett, mother of Eula Theresa Burnett.
1. 1900 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Bonham's Voting Precinct; taken on 27 Jun 1900;
Page 40B; Image 28 of 29; Family #256/259.
Listed as John E. Mahaffey; age 14; born in NC in Apr 1886; in household of father, Hiram F.
Mahaffey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
John Mahaffey; age 34; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of
Frances and R.E.; married on 12 Apr 1919 at Premier, WV; Myrtle Stump; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.B. and Texas.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page
264A; Image 9 of 30; Family #83/83.
Listed as John Mahaffey; age 35; born in NC; married; coal miner; in household of mother,
Rebecca E. Mahaffey, with wife.
4.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 206A; Image
27 of 75; Family #235/250.
Listed as John Mahaffey; age 45; born in NC; married at 34; loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-2680; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Eli Mahaffey; age 57; born 14 Apr 1885 in Wilkes Co, NC; living at Mohegan, WV; on relief;
person who will always know address, Myrtle Mahaffey, Mohegan, WV; 5' 8" tall; 148 lbs; blue eyes;
brown hair; ruddy complexion.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1965); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site via
LDS Web Site.
John Eli Mahaffey; age 79; born 14 Apr 1885 in North Wilkesboro, NC; married; living at Mohegan, WV;
SS#232-34-0283; son of Francis and Rebecca Mahaffey; died 16 Mar 1965 at Mohegan, WV; from an
acute coronary thrombosis; buried 20 Mar 1965 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Fred
Mahaffey, Cleveland, (OH).
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 31 May 2012.
John Eli Mahaffey; born 14 Apr 1885; died 16 Mar 1965; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on ____; Page 224A; image 27 of 32;
Family #289/305.
Listed as Myrtle Stump; age 7; born in WV; in household of father; John B. Stump.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
John Mahaffey; age 34; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Deegans, WV; son of
Frances and R.E.; married on 12 Apr 1919 at Premier, WV; Myrtle Stump; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.B. and Texas.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page
264A; Image 9 of 30; Family #83/83.
Listed as Myrtte Mahaffey; age 18; born in WV; married; in household of mother-in-law, Rebecca
E. Mahaffey, with husband.
4.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 206A; Image
27 of 75; Family #235/250.
Listed as Myrtle Mahaffey; age 26; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, John E. Mahaffey.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 005672; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Myrtle Marie Mahaffey; age 67; born in Dec 1902; widow; living at Mohegan, WV; housewife; daughter of
John and Virginia (Cooper) Stump; died 10 Apr 1970 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
an acute coronary occlusion; buried 15 Apr 1970 at Mohegan, WV; informant, Mary Carter, Gilbert, WV.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 206A; Image
27 of 75; Family #235/250.
Listed as Howard C. Mahaffey; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John E. Mahaffey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1937) Browns Creek District; Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Mahaffey; age 15 yrs, 0 mons, 0 days; son of John and Myrtle (Stump) Mahaffey; died 25 Sep 1937
at Mohegan, WV; from lobar pneumonia with nephritis; reported by Hanley Mahaffey.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 206A; Image
27 of 75; Family #235/250.
Listed as Virginia E. Mahaffey; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John E. Mahaffey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 004355; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Virginia Estella Mahaffey; age 47; born 24 Feb 1925 in WV; divorced; living at Mohegan, WV;
daughter of John and Myrtle (Stump) Mahaffey; died 3 Mar 1972 in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to a cerebral hemorrhage; buried 7 Mar 1972 at Mohegan, WV; informant Fred
Mahaffey, Mohegan, WV.
1. Wilkes Co, NC; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1925); Page __; Line #7; Ancestry.com Website.
H.M. Martin; age 23; living at Rhonda, NC; Colored; married on 29 Dec 1925 in Wilkesboro, NC;
Oma Lee Parks; age 18; living at Rhonda, NC; Colored; marriage performed by P.L. Linderman. JP.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #14.
Listed as Halsey? Martin; age 30; born in NC; married; 3rd grade education; Negro; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. Surry Co, NC; Death Certificate #18990; Ancestry.com Website.
Hillary Martin; age 47 yrs, 3 mos, 16 days; born 10 May 1902 in Wilkes Co, NC; married; Negro. coal
loader; living at Premier, WV; son of _____ and Julia Hampton; died 26 Aug 1925 in Hugh Chatham
Memorial Hospital, Elkin, NC; due to injuried in auto accident on 7 Aug1949 at 5 am on highway
between Elkin and Sparta, NC; buried 30 Aug 1949 in Mtn Vally Church Cemetery, Wilkes Co, NC;
informant, Mrs. Hillary Martin, Premier, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Rich K; 30 Jan 2010.
" Hillary Martin
Birth 10 May 1902
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 26 Aug 1949 (aged 47)
Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 47309218"
1. 1920 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; New Castle Township; taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; Page 157A; Image
11 of 29; Family #103/104.
Listed as Omalee Parks; age 10; born in NC; mulatto; in household of father, Robert Parks.
2. Wilkes Co, NC; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1925); Page __; Line #7; Ancestry.com Website.
H.M. Martin; age 23; living at Rhonda, NC; Colored; married on 29 Dec 1925 in Wilkesboro, NC;
Oma Lee Parks; age 18; living at Rhonda, NC; Colored; marriage performed by P.L. Linderman. JP.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761B;
E D # 24-38; Image 2 of 10; Household #14.
Listed as Oma Lee Martin; age 28; born in NC; married; 3rd grade education; Negro; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Halsey? Martin.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 30 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #28.
Listed as Oma Lee Martin; age 40; born in NC; widow; Negro; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Alex Davis; age 54; born at Tower Hill, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Premier, WV; married on 4
Apr 1953 at Premier, WV; Oma Lee Martin; age 43; born in NC; widow; Colored; living at Premier,
WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 72; WV Archives Web Site.
Alex S. Davis; age 65; born in Buckingham Co, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Premier, WV; married
on 14 Feb 1959 at Welch, WV; Oma Lee Martin; age 49; born at Ronda, Wilkes Co, NC; widow;
Colored; living at Premier, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 005663; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Oma Lee Parks Davis; age 60; born 18 Apr 1909 in NC; married; Negro; wife of Alex Davis; living at
Premier, WV; daughter of Robert and Mamie (Unknown) Parks; died 18 Apr 1970 in Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; from disseminated breast carcinoma, recurrent; buried 23 Apr 1970
in Ronda Cemetery, Ronda, NC.