1. WV Births Index, 1853-1969; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bivens; born 4 Nov 1917 at Ballard, MOnroe Co, WV; parents, Frank C. and Josephine Bivens.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank C. Bivens; born 4 Nov 1917; living at 105 Lake Rd,, Welch, WV 24801 in 1995.
3. Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank C. Bivens; born 4 Nov 1917; died 9 Jun 1993; last residence, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#233-14-9144; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; E.D.24-26; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 525B; Image 2 of 42; Household #15.
Listed as Katherine Kemp; age 4; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Oris E. Kemp.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Katheryn K. Bivens; born 31 Dec 1935; living at 105 Lake Rd,, Welch, WV 24801.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Katheryn Kemp Bivens, age 76, of Shelby, North
Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012,
at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North
Carolina. Born December 31, 1935, in Kimball, West
Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Oris
Edmund and Erie Dorothy Mabry Kemp.
"She was a resident of Welch the greater part of her
life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Welch. She was a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star Bramwell lodge 158 and a member of
the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was retired from the
State of West Virginia as a Comptroller for The
Council of The Southern Mountains in Gary, WV.
"Preceded in death by in addition to her parents; her
husband, Frank Bivens Jr.; one son, Mark Edward
Bivens; four brothers, Leon, Audrey, Sturgis and Oris
Kemp; and one sister, Mozelle Kemp.
"Survivors include one daughter, Laura Champion and
husband Scott of Shelby, NC; two sons, Frank C.
Bivens III of Blacksburg, SC, Michael K. Bivens and
wife Melissa of Shelby, NC; and four grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October
6, 2012 at 3 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home
Chapel in Welch with Reverend Clay Phillips,
officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Bluewell, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 016625; WV Archives Web Site.
Mark Edward Bivens; age 9 hrs; born 18 Nov 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;
son of Frank and Kathryn (Kemp) Bivens; died 19 Nov 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch,
WV; premature; haline membrane; buried 10 Nov 1966 in Ballard Cemetery, Ballard, WV; informant,
Frank Bivens, Welch, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 8; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
2. 1870 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest Precinct; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 20 Jun 1870;
Page 350A; Image 23 of 36; Family #158/155.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 18; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
3. Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979; LDS Web Site.
James L. Spivey; age 35; married on 24 Feb 1887 in Lee Co, KY; Elizabeth Damrel; age 30.
4. 1900 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Crawford; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900; Page 55A; Image 3 of 44;
Family #17/17.
Listed as James K? Spoivey; age 47; born in Jul 1852 in NC; married 7 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
5. 1910 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Cane Creek Precinct; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 38B; Image 12
of 21; Family #189.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 59; born in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1. Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elizabeth Dammerl; born 15 Sep 1855 in Owsley Co, KY; parents; Samuel and Sarah (Stamper)
Dammerl.
2. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Booneville PO; taken on 9 Jul 1860; Page 351; Image 51 of 121;
Family #373/373.
Listed as Elizabeth Dameril; age 6; born in KY; in household of father, Samuel Damrell.
3. 1870 Census, Lee Co, KY; Proctor Precinct; Proctor PO; taken on 18 Jun 1870; Page 332A;
Image 9 of 17; Family #61/61.
Listed as Elizabeth Dameral; age 14; born in KY; in household of husband, Samuel Damrel.
4. 1880 Census, Lee Co, KY; Proctor; taken on 9 Jun 1880; Page 466A; Image 5 of 40;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Elizabeth Dameril; age 23; born in KY; in household of father, Samuel Damrell.
5. Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979; LDS Web Site.
James L. Spivey; age 35; married on 24 Feb 1887 in Lee Co, KY; Elizabeth Damrel; age 30.
1. 1900 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Crawford; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900; Page 55A; Image 3 of 44;
Family #17/17.
Listed as Clinton Spoivey; age 10; born in Feb 1890 in KY; in household of father, James L,
Spivey.
2. 1910 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Cane Creek Precinct; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 38B; Image 12
of 21; Family #189.
Listed as Clinton Spivey; age 18; born in KY; in household of father, James L. Spivey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2949; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clint Spivy; age 27; born 15 Feb 1890 in Lee Co, KY; home address, Elka Town, KY; coal miner
for Carter Coal Co, Coalwood, WV; married; dependent wife and one child; medium height and
build; blue eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 13B;
Image 25 of 39; Family #230/234.
Listed as Clinton Spivy; age 32; born in KY; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Image 19 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Clinton Spivey; age 40; born in KY; married at 23; shift foreman in coal mine; head of
household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Clint Spivey; age 50; born in KY; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; shot fireman in coal mine; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card $U-345; 17 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clint Loyd Spivey; age 52; born 15 Feb 1890 in Lee Co, KY; living at Coalwood, WV; employed by
Carter Coal Co, Coalwood, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Erma Spivey,
Coalwood, WV; 5'9" tall; 130 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; ruddy complexion; scar under chin.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1760; WV Archives Web Site.
Clint Spivey; age 60; born 15 Feb 1890 in Lee Co, KY; married; coal miner; living at War, WV;
son of James and _____ Spivey; died 6 Feb 1951 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from silicosis;
probable cornary occlusion; buried 8 Feb 1951 in Iaeger Memorial.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Robert S. Damrell, Jr; 5 Oct 2012; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Clinton Lloyd "Clint" Spivey; born 15 Feb 1890; died 6 Feb1951; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with wife, Erma Sturgil Spivey; personal photo and death certificate posted.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 13B;
Image 25 of 39; Family #230/234.
Listed as Ermy Spivy; age 26; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Image 19 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Erma Spivey; age 36; born in KY; married at 17; in household of husband, Clinton L.
Spivey.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Erma Spivey; age 46; born in KY; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Clinton L. Spivey.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Erma Spivey; born 13 Jul 1893; died in Jan 1976; last residence North Tazewell, Tazewell Co, VA;
SS #236-46-3887; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Erma Sturgill Spivey; born 13 Jul 1894; died 5 Jan 1976; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Mervin Spivey; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Pearl Spivey; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Louise Spivey; age 15; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Fred Spivey; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Fred Spivey; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Doriothy Spivey; age 6; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 13B;
Image 25 of 39; Family #230/234.
Listed as Ruth Spivy; age 2 yrs 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Ruth Spivey; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Ruth price; age 23; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; sales lady in coal company store; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 8; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
2. 1870 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest Precinct; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 20 Jun 1870;
Page 350A; Image 23 of 36; Family #158/155.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 18; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
3. Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979; LDS Web Site.
James L. Spivey; age 35; married on 24 Feb 1887 in Lee Co, KY; Elizabeth Damrel; age 30.
4. 1900 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Crawford; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900; Page 55A; Image 3 of 44;
Family #17/17.
Listed as James K? Spoivey; age 47; born in Jul 1852 in NC; married 7 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
5. 1910 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Cane Creek Precinct; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 38B; Image 12
of 21; Family #189.
Listed as James L. Spivey; age 59; born in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Crawford; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900; Page 55A; Image 3 of 44;
Family #17/17.
Listed as Nannie Spoivey; age 43; born in Nov 1856 in KY; married 7 yrs; in household of husband,
James L, Spivey.
1. 1910 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Cane Creek Precinct; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 38B; Image 12
of 21; Family #189.
Listed as Fred Spivey; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, James L. Spivey.
1. 1910 Census, Breathitt Co, KY; Cane Creek Precinct; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 38B; Image 12
of 21; Family #189.
Listed as Pearl Spivey; age 13; born in KY; in household of father, James L. Spivey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
C.E. Barnett; age 22; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; bookkeeoer; living at Bartley, WV; son of A.C.
and Emma; married 12 Apr 1936 at Bluefield, WV; Mona Spivey; age 22; born at Lynch, KY; single;
living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of Clint and Erma.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 13B;
Image 25 of 39; Family #230/234.
Listed as Mossie Spivy; age 6; born in KY; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24A;
Image 19 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Monie Spivey; age 17; born in KY; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
C.E. Barnett; age 22; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; bookkeeoer; living at Bartley, WV; son of A.C.
and Emma; married 12 Apr 1936 at Bluefield, WV; Mona Spivey; age 22; born at Lynch, KY; single;
living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of Clint and Erma.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); page 365; WV Archives Web Site.
George Howard Baldwin; age 24; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 1 May 1950 at
War, WV; Doris Ann Spivey; age 21; born at Coalwood, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Doris Spivey; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Doris Ann Spivey; age 10; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1950); page 365; WV Archives Web Site.
George Howard Baldwin; age 24; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 1 May 1950 at
War, WV; Doris Ann Spivey; age 21; born at Coalwood, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 24B;
Image 20 of 29; Family #180/184.
Listed as Melvin Spivey; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood-Six; E.D. 24-17; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 331A; Image 44 of 64; Household #374.
Listed as Melvin Spivey; age 17; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clinton L. Spivey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B; Family #62.
Listed as Katheline Bailey; age 2 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Patterson Bailey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as David D. Spivey; age 40; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
2. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as David O. Spivey; age 50; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
3. 1870 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest Precinct; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 20 Jun 1870;
Page 350A; Image 23 of 36; Family #158/155.
Listed as David Spivey; age 60; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Mary Ann Spivey; age 32; born in TN; in household of husband, David O. Spivey.
2. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as Mary Ann Spivey; age 42; born in TN; in household of husband, David O. Spivey.
3. 1870 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest Precinct; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 20 Jun 1870;
Page 350A; Image 23 of 36; Family #158/155.
Listed as Mary A. Spivey; age 52; born in TN; in household of husband, David O. Spivey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Emily Spivey; age 13; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as John Spivey; age 11; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Martha Ann Spivey; age 9; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Richard A. Spivey; age 6; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
2. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as Richard Spivey; age 16; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
1. 1850 Census, Carter Co, TN; 2nd District; taken on 16 Oct 1850; Page 165B; Image 4 of 12;
Family #27/27.
Listed as Mary Jane Spivey; age 1; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
2. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as Mary J. Spivey; age 11; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
1. 1860 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 27 Jun 1860; Page 317; Image 21 of
121; Family #135/135.
Listed as Julianne E.D. Spivey; age 5; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Spivey.
2. 1870 Census, Owsley Co, KY; Travelers Rest Precinct; Travelers Rest PO; taken on 20 Jun 1870;
Page 350A; Image 23 of 36; Family #158/155.
Listed as Julia E. Spivey; age 15; born in TN; in household of father, David O. Sp