McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Robert Lee Baker

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 27 May
1910, Page 185A, Family #178.
Listed as Robert L. Baker, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, George Baker.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 6A;
Image 11 of 39; Family #93/94.
Listed as Robert Baker; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Baker.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Baker; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Yukon, WV; son of G.W.
and Deaniel Baker; married on 21 Dec 1927 at Welch, WV; Maude Watson; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; daughter of George and Annie; information
provided by Annie (or Amie) Adams.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10
of 51; Family #79/80.
Listed as Robert Baker; age 22; born in WV; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #200; no date; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Baker; age 32; born 5 Apr 1908 in Yukon, WV; living at Raysal, WV; unemployed; name of
person who will always know address, Mrs. Maude Baker, wife, Raysal, WV; 5'10" tall; 150 lbs; blue
eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
6. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Robert Baker; age 42; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine, head of household.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Baker; born 5 Apr 1908; died in Jan 1978; last residence, Raysal, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #233-07-6082; card issued in WV before 1951.
8. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robert Baker
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 69
Birth Date 5 Apr 1908
Death Date 2 Jan 1978
Death Place Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 19 Jan 1978
Father George Baker
Mother Demma Crigger
Spouse Maude Watson Baker
Certificate Number 1978002107
Military Status none"
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Samantha Evans; 5 Jan 2012; maintained by Elizabeth
Reed.
" Robert L. Baker
Birth 1908
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1978 (aged 69–70)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 83014645"


Maude Gladys Watson

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 161; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Baker; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Yukon, WV; son of G.W.
and Deaniel Baker; married on 21 Dec 1927 at Welch, WV; Maude Watson; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; daughter of George and Annie; information
provided by Annie (or Amie) Adams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10
of 51; Family #79/80.
Listed as Maudie Baker; age 16; married at 15 (sic); in household of husband, Robert L. Baker.
3. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Maude Baker; age 36; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert I. Baker.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Maude G. Baker; born 2 Oct 1913; died 26 Dec 1998; last residence, Raysal, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #234-98-5221; card issued in WV in 1973.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Maude Gladys Baker [Maude G Baker] [Maude Gladys Watson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Oct 1913
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia [Lex, West Virginia]
Death Date: 26 Dec 1998
Father:
George Watson
Mother:
Ammie R Straton
SSN: 234985221
Notes: 07 Jun 1973: Name listed as MAUDE GLADYS BAKER;
13 Jan 1989: Name listed as MAUDE G BAKER"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Samantha Evans; 5 Jan 2012; maintained by Elizabeth
Reed.
" Maude Gladys Watson Baker
Birth 2 Oct 1913
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Dec 1998 (aged 85)
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 83014665"


Amanda "Mandy" Baker

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10
of 51; Family #79/80.
Listed as Mandy Baker; age 1 mon; in household of father, Robert L. Baker.


Harold Baker

1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Harold Baker; age 16; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.


Edward Lee"Ed" Baker

1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Edward Baker; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kim Baker Armstrong • Relative · Child; 23 mar 2022.
" Edward Lee “Ed” Baker
Birth 29 Sep 1937
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 2008 (aged 70)
Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Burial Franklin Memorial Park
Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 237889582"

Additional Information Posted:
"Edward Lee Baker, 70 , of Rocky Mount VA, formerly of Raysal, WV, went to be with his Savior on September 8 ,2008. There to greet Him were his parents Robert Lee and Maude Baker, His infant son Steven Ray and son Daniel Cephas; infant sister Virginia; and brothers Harold and Cowan Baker. He was also reunited with many more loved ones and friends. In the early 70's Ed pastured the Church of the Living God in Garland, WV and served on the Board for the District. He was most happy and proud to have formed the Gospel Singing Baker Family of Yukon, WV. He enjoyed singing with his family at many numerous revivals and benefit singings. Also one of his favorite past time was Coon Hunting and he enjoyed doing this with Zac, his brothers and friends. Left to cherish his memories are Doris June Smith Baker of whom he was married to for 52 years this past May; His sons and their spouses, Bradley Lee and Lori Baker of Glade Hill, Brian and Joyce Baker of Penhook, Zac Toney of the home; His daughters and their spouses, Danita and Joe Sheets of Boones Mill, Dianne and Bobby Whitt , Rocky Mount, Beverly and Joe Rutter of Rocky Mount, Devinna Toney of Roanoke , Kim and Don Armstrong of Penhook; His loving Grandchildren are Jenny Sheets Taylor (Chris), Sarah Sheets Scott, Candice Whitt Fagg, (Brian), Ashley Rutter , Bradley Baker, Brandie Baker, Joseph Sheets, Robert Whitt, Joshua Whitt , Brandon Armstrong and Erica Baker. He was a great grandfather to 4 great grandchildren: Audrey Sprangler, Gabriel Scott, Josiah Rutter and Miracle Scott. His surviving sisters are Ruby Hall ,Indiana. Yvonne Hamilton of Lindside WV, and his brothers, Daris Baker of Raysal WV, Bobby Baker of Bluewell WV, Gerald Baker and Michael Baker of Lindside, WV He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted from Rocky Mount Church of God 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008 with Pastor Travis Gore and Rev. Charles Rose officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Pastor Travis Gore, Dr. Robert Strong, and Carilion Hospice of Franklin County for their love and support during our loved ones illness. A very special thank you to Dr. Lindsay Sherrard for her compassion shown to our Father. May God richly bless you all. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount."


Daris G. Baker

1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Daris Baker; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.
2. "Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Daris Baker, 70, of Raysal, WV, passed away
Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Roanoke Memorial
Hospital in Roanoke, VA.
"Daris was born in Yukon, WV, October 24, 1941, a
son of the late Robert and Maude G. Watson Baker.
He was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
three brothers, Cowan, Ed, and Harold Baker, and
one sister, Ruby Hall.
"Survivors include three sons, Leonard Baker and wife
Vickie of North Carolina, Kelvin R. Baker and wife
Lillian of Raysal, and Stuart L. Baker and wife
Ramona also of Raysal, WV; one daughter, Victoria
C. Martin and husband Ray of Bentonville, VA; three
brothers, Bobby Baker and wife Patty of Bluewell,
WV, Gerald Baker and wife Janie of Bluefield, WV,
and Michael Baker and wife Debbie of Lindside, WV;
one sister, Yvonne Hamilton of Lindside, WV; and ten
grandchildren, Glen Martin, Amy Martin, Kaitlin Baker,
Bridgette Baker, Payton Baker, Aiden Baker, Morgan
Baker, Robert Baker, Austin Hicks and Stuart Baker,
Jr.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 28,
2012 at 11 o'clock with Reverend Melvin Muncy,
Reverend Coy Baker, and Reverend Roger Hale, Sr.
officiating at the Atwell Mountain United Church of
God on Atwell Mountain. Burial will follow in the
Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell,
WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Aug 2018.
" Daris G. Baker
Birth 24 Oct 1941
Yukon, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jul 2012 (aged 70)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191869930"


David Robert Stevenson

1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: David Robert Stevenson
Race: White
Age: 40
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1901
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Pocahontas Fuel Corporation
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Annie Lurrie Pruitt Stevenson
Household Members:
Name Relationship
David Robert Stevenson Self (Head)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
David Robert Stevenson; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Raysal, WV;
married on 19 May 1954 at Yukon, WV; Lillie Margaret Baker; age 53; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; living at Raysal, WV.


Lillie Margaret Hagerman

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 246A, Family #132.
Listed as Lillie M. Hagerman, age 2 mons, born in WV in Apr 1900; in household of father,
William H. Hagerman.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page
70A; Family #79/79.
Listed as Lillie M. Hegerman; age 10; born in WV; in household of materal grandparents, Harrison
and Lilly Hicks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Underwood; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV;
son of Henry and Annie (sic, Nannie); married on 12 Nov 1912 at Yukon, WV; Lilly M. Hagerman;
age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Harve and Pricy.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
G.W. Baker; age 48; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Tazewell Co, VA); single (sic, widowed);
farmer; living at Yukon, WV; son of Harman and "mother dead"; married on 21 Aug 1924 at
Yukon, WV; Lillie M. Underwood; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Harve
and ____.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Image 21
of 51; Family #176/183.
Listed as Lilly Baker; age 30; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, George W.
Baker.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
David Robert Stevenson; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Raysal, WV;
married on 19 May 1954 at Yukon, WV; Lillie Margaret Baker; age 53; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; living at Raysal, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 011394; FindAGrave.com Web Site.
Lillie M. Baker; age 61; born 26 Mar 1901 in WV; married; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Harve
and Pricie (Hicks) Hagerman; died 11 Aug 1962 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from dehydration,
post operative course; due to ulcers and possibel carcinoma of stomach; diabetes mellitus; buried
14 Aug 1962 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, James Baker, GA.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by Shandra Hicks Brewer; 2 Aug 2013; Headstone Photo added by B. Walls.
Lillie Margaret Hagerman Baker; born 17(sic, 26) Mar 1901; died 11 Aug 1962; buried here; death
certificate and headstone photos shown.