William Anderson "Bud" Justice
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 274A;
Family #194/195.
Listed as William A. Justice; age 15; born in VA in Jul 1884; in household of father, Floyd Justice.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
W.A. Justus; age 24; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Panther, WV; son of Floyd and
Pricey; married on 29 Jul 1908 in Mohawk, WV; Mandy Matney; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Harrison and Pricey.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 12 May 1910; Page 105B;
Image 22 of 24; Family #205/208.
Listed as William A. Justice; age 25; born in VA; married once for 1 yr; farmer; in household of
Amanda's maternal grandparents; John and Elizabeth Branham.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrict; Panther; taken 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Image 30 of 43; Family #298/302.
Listed as W.A. Justice; age 35; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as William A. Justice; age 45; born in VA; married at 24; farmer; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as William A. Justice; age 55; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for WPA Roads Project; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 003828; WV Archives Website.
William A. Justice; age 86; born 4 Jul 1884 in VA; married; husband of Amanda Matney; farmer;
SS# 234-28-3501; living at Panther, WV; son of Floyd and Kissie (______) Justice; died 23 Feb 1971
in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to hypostatic pneumonia; buried 26 Feb 1971 in
Family Cemetery, Panther, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
W.A. Justus; age 24; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Panther, WV; son of Floyd and
Pricey; married on 29 Jul 1908 in Mohawk, WV; Mandy Matney; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Harrison and Pricey.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 12 May 1910; Page 105B;
Image 22 of 24; Family #205/208.
Listed as Mandy Justice; age 17; born in WV; married once for 1 yr; no children; in household of
Amanda's maternal grandparents, John and Elizabeth Branham.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrict; Panther; taken 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Image 30 of 43; Family #298/302.
Listed as Mandy Justice; age 27; born in WV; married; in household of husband William A. Justice.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as Amanda Justice; age 37; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, William A.
Justice.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as Amanda Justice; age 47; born in WV; married; no education; in household of husband,
William A. Justice.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Amanda Mathey Justice
[Amanda Mathey Matney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1892
Birth Place: Muddy Fork M, West Virginia
Father: Harrison Matney
Mother: Pricey Branham
SSN: 232804888
Notes: Mar 1966: Name listed as AMANDA MATHEY JUSTICE"
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 000795; WV Archives Web Site.
Amanda Justice; age 79; born in Jun 1892 in WV; widow; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Harrison
and Pricey (Coleman) Matney; died 11 Jan 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
broncho pneumonia with arteriosclerotic heart disease and diabetes mellitus; buried 14 Jan 1972
in a family cemetery at Panther, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrict; Panther; taken 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Image 30 of 43; Family #298/302.
Listed as Irving Justice; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as Irving Justice; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrict; Panther; taken 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Image 30 of 43; Family #298/302.
Listed as William? Justice; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as Walter Justice; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as Walter Justice; age 17; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; in household of father,
William A. Justice.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as Paul Justice; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. Patrick Co, VA; Death certificate #86-043276; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Paul Justice; age 62; born 27 Feb 1924 in WV; married; husband of Ellen Justice; retired coal miner;
living at Rt 1, Patrick Springs, VA; son of William A. and Amanda (Matner, sic Matney) Justice; died
21 Dec 1986 at home; due to chronic myocardial degeneration; Bluck Lung; buried in Justice Family
Cemetery, Tracefork, WV; informant, Ellen Justice, wife.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 203A; Iamge 4 of 42;
Family #31/32.
Listed as Evert Justice; age (no age listed); born in WV; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as Everette Justice; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; in household of father,
William A. Justice.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Everett Justice
[E Justic]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1928
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[McDowell|]
Death Date: Jan 1988
Claim Date: 29 Jun 1974
Father: William A Justice
Mother: Amanda Matney
SSN: 233406386
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jun 1943: Name listed as EVERETT JUSTICE;
16 Mar 1988: Name listed as E JUSTIC"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as Freda Justice; age 6; born in WV; no education; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freda Matney, 89, of Panther, WV, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at her residence."Freda was born February 10, 1932 in Panther, WV, a daughter of the late William Anderson and Amanda Matney Justice. She was a homemaker and the last surviving member of her original family. Freda love to quilt, cook and garden. She was a member of the Bethany Regular Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Harless Matney, one son, Randy Matney, nine brothers, Quary, Willie, Ervin, John, Elbert, Clarence, Everett, Paul and Walter Justice; two sisters, Lucy Bailey and Dicey Justus; and a son-in-law, Frank Gonzalez. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Gonzalez of Panther; four sons, Norman Justice, Ricky Matney, and Steve Matney and wife Sheila all of Panther, and Ray Matney of Cub Creek; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Elder Roger Walker, Elder Luke Lester and Elder Mark Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Maw Matney Cemetery at Trace Fork near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, August 12, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 65B;
Image 2 of 28; Family #12/12.
Listed as John S. Rowe (sic, Jewell); age 3; born in WV; in household of stepfather, Albert G.
Rowe.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw Precinct #1, taken on 24/27 Jan
1920, Page 220A, Family #102.
Listed as Sam Jewell, age 13, born in WV, in household of step-father, Albert G. Rowe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Jewell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of John and
Syntha; married on 23 May 1929 at Welch, WV; Victoria Webb; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of C.L. and Hannah.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 224A, Family #25.
Listed as John S. Jewell, age 22, born in WV, coal loader, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 28; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Jewell; age 49; born at Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Aug
1957 at Beartown, WV; Thelma Marie Rose; age 29; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "James and Rachel Horn Kelly"; Aeticle; Page 205; submitted by Brenda Kelly,
PO Box 342, Iaeger, WV 24844.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 007159; WV Archives Website.
Sam Jewell; age 63; born 5 Nov 1907 in WV; married; husband of Thelma Rose Jewell. coal miner;
SS# 232-14-6125; son of unknown father and Cynthia Rowe Jewell; died 27 Mar 1971 at Jolo, WV;
due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 1 Apr 1971 in Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
" John Samuel “Sam” Jewell
Birth 5 Nov 1907
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1971 (aged 63)
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191318737"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Cynthia Lue Jewell-Rowe (1885-1971) and Unknown Father."Stepson of James Albert Garfield Rowe (1881-1937).
"Half brother of Ella K. Rowe (1911-Deceased), Nancy A. Rowe (1912-Deceased), Clara Rowe (1914-Deceased), Tennessee Rowe (1916-Deceased), William Rowe (1918-Deceased), Arch Rowe (1920-Deceased), Becky Rowe (B. 1922), and Lona Rowe (B. 1925).
"Married to Victoria Webb-Jewell (1912-1962) on May 23, 1929 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1929, Page 9, Application Date: May 23, 1929). The marriage ended in divorce.
"Father of Flossie Mae Jewell (1931-1997), Edith Marie Jewell-Kenneth (B. 1949), Thomas Lee Jewell (1952-2012), Rufus Jewell, Clementine Jewell-Griggs, and Elbert Jewell (B. 1957).
"Also married to Thelma Marie Rose-Jewell-Blankenship (1928-2000) on August 17, 1957 in Beartown, McDowell Co, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1957, Page 28, Application Date: August 10, 1957).
"Father of John Jewell and George Howard Jewell (1955-1989).
"Sam Jewell was a coal miner."
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Three Forks Road; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page
244A; Image 7 of 51; Family #55/56.
Listed as Thelma Rose; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles W. Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 28; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Jewell; age 49; born at Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Aug
1957 at Beartown, WV; Thelma Marie Rose; age 29; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thelma Marie Jewell
[Thelma M Blankenship]
[Thelma Blankenship]
[Thelma Marie Rose]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1928
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Jan 2000
Father: Charlie Rose
Mother: Kneeious Dae
SSN: 232961901
Notes: 14 May 1972: Name listed as THELMA MARIE JEWELL; 08 Jun 1976: Name listed as THELMA M BLANKENSHIP; 19 Feb 2000: Name listed as THELMA R BLANKENSHIP"
4. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
" Thelma Marie Rose Jewell Blankenship
Birth 4 Feb 1928
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Jan 2000 (aged 71)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191318512"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Charles "Charlie" Wesley Crockett Rose (1895-1955) and Carrie Cornelius "Kneelous" Day-Rose-Goodall (1896-1974)."Sister of Lilly Jane Rose-Profitt-Casey-Keene (1917-1961), Alafair F."Allie" Rose-Mullins-Finley (1917-1985), Rev. Earnest Rose (1921-1981), Troy Rose (B. 1923), Eulys S. Rose (1923-1993), Charles "Charlie" Glen Rose (B. 1926), Clementine Liebard Rose-Riley (1929-2005), Nellie Louise Rose-Keene (1931-2007), Frances Rose (1931-Deceased), Irene Rose-Terry (B. 1933), Emma Jean Rose (1935-Deceased), and Georgia Virginia Rose-Finley (B. 1935).
"Married to John Samuel "Sam" Jewell (1907-1971) on August 17, 1957 in Beartown, McDowell Co, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1957, Page 28, Application Date: August 10, 1957).
"Mother of John Jewell, George Howard Jewell (1955-1989), Rufus Jewell, Elbert Jewell, Thomas Lee Jewell (1952-2012), Edith Jewell-Kenneth, and Clementine Jewell-Griggs.
"Also married to Burten Blankenship (1938-1989) following Sam's death."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
"George Howard Jewell
Birth 2 Sep 1955
Death 10 Sep 1989 (aged 34)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191319070"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of John Samuel "Sam" Jewell (1907-1971) and Thelma Marie Rose-Jewell-Blankenship (1928-2000)."Brother of John Jewell.
"Half brother of Flossie Mae Jewell (1931-1997), Edith Marie Jewell (B. 1949), Thomas Lee Jewell (1952-2012), and Elbert Jewell (B. 1957)."
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 17 Jun 1880; Page 295B; Image 6 of 20;
Family #46/46..
Listed as Lydia Blankenship, age 10, in household of father, Conley Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol __(1888); Page 118; Line #43; WV Archives Web Site
Cloyd Bailey, age 20, born and living in McDowell Co, WV, single; son of Lurena Bailey, married
on 23 Nov 1888 Lidda Blankenship, age 18, born and living in McDowell Co, WV, single;daughter
of Conley and Elizabeth Blankenship.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 11 Jul 1900; Page 265A; Image 53
of 68; Family #471/471.
Listed as Lydia Justice; age 29; born in Aug 1970 in WV; married 11 yrs; 3 children, 2 living; in
household of husband, Cloyd J. Bailey aka Justice.
4. McDowell Co, WV Genweb Site, 20 May 2001.
www.geocities.com/mcdowellcounty/MQS/Q-2001.html, inquiry by "Jack"
Searching for information or family connections to Cloyd Jackson Bailey,
born about 1869, son of Rena or Lurena Bailey. He married first? Lydia
Blankenship in McDowell Co in 1888. They had children Charles and Rebecca
(married _________Auvil) that moved to Washington state in early 1900's.
Lydia had children: Rebecca Bailey, born about 1889, and Charles Bailey, born
in 1890's. Lydia could be using her maiden name in the 1900 Census.
5. Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lydia A Justice
Maiden Name: Blankenship
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 34
Birth Date: abt 1871
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Nesika, Lewis, Washington, USA
Father: C Blankenship
Mother: E Blankenship
Spouse: John Shumacker"
6. 1910 Census, Pierce Co, WA; Elbe Precinct; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 98A; Image 3 of 6; Family #
86/89.
Listed as Lidia Justic; age 39; born in WV; widow; 3 children, 2 living; hotel keeper; head of
household.
7. 1920 Census; Pierce Co, WA; Tacoma; taken on 17/20 Jan 1920; Page 137B; Image 11 of 13;
Family #53/55.
Listed as Lydia Justice; age unknown; born in VA (sic, WV); divorced; (can't read occupation); head
of single person household.
8. Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lydia Justus
[Lydia Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Death Date: 29 Jan 1929
Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Father: Conely Blankenship
Mother: Elizabeth Charles
FHL Film Number: 2022650
Reference ID: 135"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Lee Jewell, 59, of Raven, VA, passed away
Friday, August 17, 2012 in Clinch Valley Medical
Center in Richlands, VA.
"Thomas was born December 6, 1952 in Iaeger, WV a
son of the late Sam and Thelma Rose Jewell.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Louise Steele, two brothers, John Jewell
and George Howard Jewell, two sisters, Flossie
Jewell and Edith Kennedy; and a brother-in-law, Hank
Kennedy.
"Survivors include his wife, Sandy Jewell of War, WV;
two children, Samantha Lee Jewell and Brian Keith
Jewell both of Richlands, VA; two brothers, Rufus
Jewell and wife Ruby of Avondale, WV, and Elbert
Jewell and wife Willa of Jolo, WV; one sister,
Clementine Griggs and husband Roger of Raven, VA;
five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August
21, 2012, at 11 o clock, with Pastor John Wheeler and
Pastor Danny Bowles officiating at the Mile Branch
Church of the Living God at Mile Branch near Iaeger,
WV. Burial will follow in the Boyd Blankenship
Cemetery on State Line Ridge near Paynesville, WV..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Lee Jewell, 59, of Raven, VA, passed away
Friday, August 17, 2012 in Clinch Valley Medical
Center in Richlands, VA.
"Thomas was born December 6, 1952 in Iaeger, WV a
son of the late Sam and Thelma Rose Jewell.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Louise Steele, two brothers, John Jewell
and George Howard Jewell, two sisters, Flossie
Jewell and Edith Kennedy; and a brother-in-law, Hank
Kennedy.
"Survivors include his wife, Sandy Jewell of War, WV;
two children, Samantha Lee Jewell and Brian Keith
Jewell both of Richlands, VA; two brothers, Rufus
Jewell and wife Ruby of Avondale, WV, and Elbert
Jewell and wife Willa of Jolo, WV; one sister,
Clementine Griggs and husband Roger of Raven, VA;
five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August
21, 2012, at 11 o clock, with Pastor John Wheeler and
Pastor Danny Bowles officiating at the Mile Branch
Church of the Living God at Mile Branch near Iaeger,
WV. Burial will follow in the Boyd Blankenship
Cemetery on State Line Ridge near Paynesville, WV..."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 54;
Dwelling #399.
Listed as Robert Collins; age 18; born in WV; never married; farm laborer; in household of father,
Noah Collins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 297; WV Archives Website.
Robert Halsey Collins; age 24; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 27 Feb 1955 at
Union City, WV; Alberta Faye Hicks Vance; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; divorced; living at Avondale,
WV.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-046389; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Halsey Collins; age 48; born 4 Feb 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 9 Jun 1978; 4th grade education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; son of Noah
and Lizzie (Blankenship) Collins; married on 23 Oct 1979 at Jewell Ridge, VA; Martha Ellen Adams;
maiden name Rowe; age 56; born 17 Apr 1924 in VA; widowed; this is her 5th marriage; last
marriage ended 23 Aug 1978; 3rd grade education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of
Bill and Victoria (Rowe) Blankenship.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Halsey Collins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 49
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1981
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Collins
Mother: Lizzie Blankenship
Spouse: Louise Roberts
Certificate Number: 1981043679"Additional Information Provided:
This is his 5th marriage.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by LISA; 12 Mar 2017.
" Robert H. Collins
Birth 9 Dec 1932
Death 30 Apr 2014 (aged 81)
Burial Stonewall Memory Gardens
Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177277614"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Andy Lee Kelly; age 19; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 May 1953 at Union City,
WV; Flossie Mae Jewell; age 21; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of
James and Ollie Kelly, parents of Andy Lee Kelly.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Flossie Mae Collins
[Flossie M Jewell]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1931
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Oct 1997
Father: Samuel Jewell
Mother: Victoria Webb
SSN: 232027955
Notes: 30 Nov 1973: Name listed as FLOSSIE MAE COLLINS;
29 May 1980: Name listed as FLOSSIE M JEWELL"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
"Flossie Mae Jewell Kelly Collins
BIRTH 2 Jun 1931
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 31 Oct 1997 (aged 66)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191317780"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of John Samuel "Sam" Jewell (1907-1971) and Victoria Webb-Jewell (1912-1962)."Sister of Edith Marie Jewell (B. 1949), Thomas Lee Jewell (1952-2012), and Elbert Jewell (B. 1957).
"Married to Andy Lee Kelly Sr. (1936-2018) on May 2, 1953 in Union City, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 196, Application Date: April 24, 1953). The marriage ended in divorce.
"Also married to Halsey Collins (Deceased)."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 12 /13 Feb 1920; Page 272B,
Family #113.
Listed as Clifton Adkins, age 2 yrs, born in WV, in household of father, Azel F. Adkins.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 8 Apt 1930; Page 233A; Image 13 of 38;
Family #116/117.
Listed as Robert Adkins, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Azel F. Adkins.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Robert Adkins; age 22; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; in household of step-father-in-law, John O. Blankenship, with wife and child.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 251; WV Archives Website.
Robert Adkins; age 29; born and Living at Glen Fork, WV; divorced; son of Azel and Myrtle Adkins;
married on 4 Jan 1947 at Glen Fork, WV; Merlie Adams; age 26; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced;
living at Jim, WV; daughter of James Adams and Eva Adams Blankenship.
5. Summers Co, WV; Death Certificate #11317; WV Archives Website.
Robert Ford Adkins; age 37; born in Aug 1917 in WV; married; coal miner; living at Brenton, WV; son
Azil and Myrtle (Sizemore) Adkins; died 3 Sep 1954 in the Bluestone River at Hinton, WV; due to
drowning; buried 6 Sep in Miller Cemetery; informant Troy Adams.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 137A;
Family #36/37.
Listed as Murlie A. Adams; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Adams.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 83A;
Family #188/199.
Listed as Murlie Adams; age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, John (sic, Alex Elmer)
Blankenship.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Mill Creek of Bartley; E.D. 55-1; taken on 29
Apr 1940; Page 11B; Image 22 of 45; Household #154.
Listed as Merley Adkins; age 21; born in WV; married; wife's daughter; 8th grade education; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Alex Elmer Blankenship, with husband
and child.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 251; WV Archives Website.
Robert Adkins; age 29; born and Living at Glen Fork, WV; divorced; son of Azel and Myrtle Adkins;
married on 4 Jan 1947 at Glen Fork, WV; Merlie Adams; age 26; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced;
living at Jim, WV; daughter of James Adams and Eva Adams Blankenship.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Moses Blankenship" article, page 102; submitted by Robert G. Tedder, III, Oneida, TN.
"...Moses and Esther Annie had the fpllowing children: Moses Jennings born March 12, 1897,
Bertha Elizabeth born April 22, 1899, Pearl born March 7, 1901, Elmer born April 25, 1908..."
2. E-mail; 4 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"...Moses Blankenship and Annie Ruyon had 5 children, there was also Jesse Alderson Blankenship
b. 1906 d. 1987. The name Elmer is not correct, it should be Oliver b. 1908 d. 1955 at
Mohawk..."
3. E-mail; 24 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"Oliver Blankenship married Carrie Justice d.o. Salisbury Justice and Bertie Bailey on 1 Jan. 1929,
they had one child, Violet Katherine Blankenship. Carrie died 19 April 1930.
Oliver married Della Foster 16 March 1931-this was second marriage for Della-first husband was
Bobby Smith-killed in Ky. Della and Oliver had no children.
Oliver died 25 May 1955, buried at Four Pole cemetery at Mohawk, Wv."
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Moses and Annie; married; on 1 Jan 1929 at Panther, WV; Carrie Justice; age 17; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Salisbury and Bertie.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 183A;
Image 21 of 56; Family #235/235.
Listed as Oliver Blankenship; age 22; born in WV; married at 21; retail general merchant; head of
household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son
of Mose and Annie; married; on 16 Mar 1931 at Iaeger, WV; Della Smith; age 21; born in Carter
Co, widow; daughter of John and Nancy.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; E.D. 24-57; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1055B; Image 6 of 74; Household #57.
Listed as oliver Blankenship; age 31; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; proprietor of grocery store; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6099; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 47; born in Apr 1908 at Mohawk, WV; married; coal miner; living at
Mohawk, WV; son of Mose and Annie Blankenship; died 25 May 1955 in Grace Hospital, Welch,
WV; from carcinoma of pancreas with metastasis; buried 28 May 1955 in Four Pole Cemetery,
Mohawk, WV.
1. E-mail; 24 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"Oliver Blankenship married Carrie Justice d.o. Salisbury Justice and Bertie Bailey on 1 Jan. 1929, they had one child, Violet Katherine Blankenship. Carrie died 19 April 1930.
Oliver married Della Foster 16 March 1931-this was second marriage for Della-first husband was Bobby Smith-killed in Ky. Della and Oliver had no children.
Oliver died 25 May 1955, buried at Four Pole cemetery at Mohawk, Wv."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Moses and Annie; married; on 1 Jan 1929 at Panther, WV; Carrie Justice; age 17; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Salisbury and Bertie.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 183A;
Image 21 of 56; Family #235/235.
Listed as Carrie Blankenship; age 19; born in WV (sic, VA); married at 17; in household of husband,
Oliver Blankenship.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5182; WV Archives Web Site.
Carrie Blankenship; age 18 yrs, 2 mons, 26 days; born 29 Jan 1912 at Grundy, VA; married;
hosuewife; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Solbury and Burdie (Bailey) Justice; died 19 Apr
1930 at Mohawk, WV; from labor pneumonia of left lung with puerperel sypsis; buried 27 Apr 1930
at Longpole, WV; informant, Oliver Blankenship, Mohawk, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Moses Blankenship" article, page 102; submitted by Robert G. Tedder, III, Oneida, TN.
"...Moses and Esther Annie had the fpllowing children: Moses Jennings born March 12, 1897,
Bertha Elizabeth born April 22, 1899, Pearl born March 7, 1901, Elmer born April 25, 1908..."
2. E-mail; 4 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"...Moses Blankenship and Annie Ruyon had 5 children, there was also Jesse Alderson Blankenship
b. 1906 d. 1987. The name Elmer is not correct, it should be Oliver b. 1908 d. 1955 at
Mohawk..."
3. E-mail; 24 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"Oliver Blankenship married Carrie Justice d.o. Salisbury Justice and Bertie Bailey on 1 Jan. 1929,
they had one child, Violet Katherine Blankenship. Carrie died 19 April 1930.
Oliver married Della Foster 16 March 1931-this was second marriage for Della-first husband was
Bobby Smith-killed in Ky. Della and Oliver had no children.
Oliver died 25 May 1955, buried at Four Pole cemetery at Mohawk, Wv."
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Moses and Annie; married; on 1 Jan 1929 at Panther, WV; Carrie Justice; age 17; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Salisbury and Bertie.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 183A;
Image 21 of 56; Family #235/235.
Listed as Oliver Blankenship; age 22; born in WV; married at 21; retail general merchant; head of
household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son
of Mose and Annie; married; on 16 Mar 1931 at Iaeger, WV; Della Smith; age 21; born in Carter
Co, widow; daughter of John and Nancy.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; E.D. 24-57; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1055B; Image 6 of 74; Household #57.
Listed as oliver Blankenship; age 31; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; proprietor of grocery store; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6099; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 47; born in Apr 1908 at Mohawk, WV; married; coal miner; living at
Mohawk, WV; son of Mose and Annie Blankenship; died 25 May 1955 in Grace Hospital, Welch,
WV; from carcinoma of pancreas with metastasis; buried 28 May 1955 in Four Pole Cemetery,
Mohawk, WV.
1. E-mail; 24 Aug 2012; Stella (____).
"Oliver Blankenship married Carrie Justice d.o. Salisbury Justice and Bertie Bailey on 1 Jan. 1929, they had one child, Violet Katherine Blankenship. Carrie died 19 April 1930.
Oliver married Della Foster 16 March 1931-this was second marriage for Della-first husband was Bobby Smith-killed in Ky. Della and Oliver had no children.
Oliver died 25 May 1955, buried at Four Pole cemetery at Mohawk, Wv."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Oliver Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son
of Mose and Annie; married; on 16 Mar 1931 at Iaeger, WV; Della Smith; age 21; born in Carter Co,
widow; daughter of John and Nancy.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; E.D. 24-57; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1055B; Image 6 of 74; Household #57.
Listed as Della Blankenship; age 30; born in KY; 4th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Oliver Blankenship.