1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virginia Lee Harmon [Virginia Lee Miller] [Virginia Green] [Virginia Sele] [Virginia Swear]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1925
Birth Place: Ashland McDo, West Virginia [Ashland, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Mar 1998
Father:
James L Harmon
Mother:
Nettie M Gregory
SSN: 235382311
Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE HARMON;
Nov 1944: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE MILLER;
Oct 1954: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE GREEN;
Apr 1973: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE SELE;
Jan 1974: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE SWEAR;
19 Mar 1998: Name listed as VIRGINIA L SWEAR"
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Elijah Dawson; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, John Dawson.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232A; Image 9 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Elijah Dawson; age 27; born in Jan 1873 in VA; married 14 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Elijah Dawson; age 38; born in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Nancy Dawson; age 27; born in Dec 1873 in VA; married 14 yrs; 5 children, all living; in
household of husband, Elijah Dawson.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Eveline Dawson; age 11; born in Feb 1889 in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Sarah Dawson; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death registry; Vol #__(1966); Big Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Emeline Dawson; age 76; born 10 Oct 1890 in VA; widow; housewife; living at Caretta, WV;
daughter of Elige and nancy (Compton) Dawson; died 27 May 1966 at Caretta, WV; from a
coronary thrombosis; buried 2 jun 1966 in Deskins Cemetery, Atwell, WV; informant, Alice Osborn,
Caretta, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Robert Dawson; age 7; born in Dec 1892 in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Robert Dawson; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Lilly P. Dawson; age 5; born in Nov 1894 in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Lula Dawson; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #75/75.
Listed as Ruthy M. Dawson; age 3; born in Jan 1897 in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Myrtie Dawson; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A; Image 39 of
41; Family #323/323.
Listed as Henry Dawson; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Dawson.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #43.
Listed as John C. Dawson; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Frank J. Dawson.
2. NC Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
John C. Dawson; age 36; born 13 Dec 1935 in WV; married; husband of Vetane Dawson;
enlisted soldier; living at Rt #3, Cameron, Harnett Co, NC; son of Frank and ____ Dawson; died
21 Dec 1972 at Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co, NC; buried 23 Dec 1972 at Iaeger (sic, Rowe
Cemetery, Rockridge, WV), WV.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
John Dawson; born 13 dec 1935; died in Mar 1972; SS# 236-48-6807; card issued in WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
John C. "J.C." Dawson; born 13 Dec 1935; died 21 Dec 1972; husdand of Glenna Ruth Muncy
Dawson; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Johnny F. Dawson"; Article; Page 137; submitted by Helen Dawson, Box 367,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 003724; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Glenna Ruth Dawson; age 29; born 6 Sep 1932; married; housewife; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Willie and Callie (Riffe) Muncy; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; from suffocation;
burned beyond recognition; house burned; buried 8 Mar 1962 in Rowe Cemetery, Rockridge, WV;
informant, Willie Muncy, Iaeger, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Glenna Ruth Muncy Dawson; born 6 Sep 1932 in WV; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; wife of
John C. Dawson; daughter of Willie and Callie (Riffe) Muncy; buried here.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Johnny F. Dawson"; Article; Page 137; submitted by Helen Dawson, Box 367,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 003725; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Pamela Darlene Dawson; age 4; born 30 Dec 1957 in WV; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of J.C. and Glenna (Muncy) Dawson; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; from suffocation;
burned beyond recognition; house burned; buried 8 Mar 1962 in Rowe Cemetery, Rockridge, WV;
informant, Frank Dawson, Bradshaw, WV
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Pamela Darlene Dawson; born 30 Dec 1957 in WV; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
John C. and Glenna Ruth (Muncy) Dawson; buried here.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Johnny F. Dawson"; Article; Page 137; submitted by Helen Dawson, Box 367,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 003723; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Amelia Marlene Dawson; age 3; born 2 Feb 1959 in WV; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of J.C. and Glenna (Muncy) Dawson; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; from suffocation;
burned beyond recognition; house burned; buried 8 Mar 1962 in Rowe Cemetery, Rockridge, WV;
informant, Frank Dawson, Bradshaw, WV
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Amelia Marlene Dawson; born 2 Feb 1959 in WV; died 6 Mar 1962 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
John C. and Glenna Ruth (Muncy) Dawson; buried here.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Johnny F. Dawson"; Article; Page 137; submitted by Helen Dawson, Box 367,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #43.
Listed as John C. Dawson; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Frank J. Dawson.
2. NC Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
John C. Dawson; age 36; born 13 Dec 1935 in WV; married; husband of Vetane Dawson;
enlisted soldier; living at Rt #3, Cameron, Harnett Co, NC; son of Frank and ____ Dawson; died
21 Dec 1972 at Fort Bragg, Cumberland Co, NC; buried 23 Dec 1972 at Iaeger (sic, Rowe
Cemetery, Rockridge, WV), WV.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
John Dawson; born 13 dec 1935; died in Mar 1972; SS# 236-48-6807; card issued in WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
John C. "J.C." Dawson; born 13 Dec 1935; died 21 Dec 1972; husdand of Glenna Ruth Muncy
Dawson; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Johnny F. Dawson"; Article; Page 137; submitted by Helen Dawson, Box 367,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Leoma Dawson, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 013907; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Lee Dawson; age 49; born in WV; married; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; husband of Verna
Gibson Dawson; SS #233-28-9542; served in WW II; son of Robert and Laura (Rowe) Dawson;
died 17 Aug 1969; DOA Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV; from automobile accident on
Rt #52 at Varney, WV; buried 20 Aug 1969 in Rowe Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Robert
Dawson, Chesapeake, VA.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Leoma "Lee" Dawson; born 6 Feb 1920; died 17 Aug 1969; buried here.
4. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 016465; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Larry J. Dawson; aeg 10; born 12 Oct 1948 at Rockridge, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Leona (sic, Leoma) and Eva (Griffith) Dawson; died 20 Dec 1958 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
from obstructive atelectasis (collaspse of lung tissue); buried 23 Dec 1958 in Rowe Cemetery,
Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene; 4 Feb 2009.
Larry Joe Dawson; born 12 Oct 1968; died 20 Dec 1958; buried here.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Donald E. Dawson; born in 1958; died 17 Aug 1969; son of Leoma "Lee" and Eva (Griffith)
Dawson, buried here.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 013906; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Laura Belle Dawson; age 8; born 18 Jun 1961 in WV; elementary student; living at Paynesville, WV;
daughter of Lee and Verna (Gobson) Dawson; died 17 Aug 1969; DOA Williamson Memorial Hospital,
Williamson, WV; from automobile accident on Rt #52 at Varney, WV; buried 20 Aug 1969 in
Rowe Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Robert Dawson, Chesapeake, VA.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Laura Belle Dawson; born 18 Jun 1961; died 17 Aug 1969; buried here.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as George W. Dawson; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, John Dawson.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #81/81.
Listed as George Dawson; age 23; born in Feb 1877 in VA; married 5 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peeryville; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 163B;
Image 8 of 12; Family #72/72.
Listed as George Dawson; age 34; born in VA; married 17 yrs; farm laborer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3923; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Washington Dawson; age 41; born 13 Feb 1877; living at English, WV; farmer; nearest
relative, Isabelle Dawson, English, WV; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and dark hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 6B; Image
12 of 39; Family #105/107.
Listed as George Dawson; age 48; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'56 001834; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
George W. Dawson; age 79; born 13 Feb 1877 in Johnson Co, KY; widowed; farmer; living at
Bartley, WV; son of John and Matilda (Booth) Dawson; died 27 Jan 1957; outside Atwell Hollow,
Bartley, WV; from a coronary thrombosis due to arterio sclerosis; buried 30 Jan 1957 in Dobson
Cemetery, Bartley, WV; informant, James E. Dawson, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #81/81.
Listed as Isabelle Dawson; age 35; born in Mar 1875 in VA; married 5 yrs; 2 children, both living;
in household of husband, George W. Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peeryville; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 163B;
Image 8 of 12; Family #72/72.
Listed as I. Isabelle Dawson; age 45; married twice; last time for 17 yrs; 5(?) children, 4 living;
in household of husband, George W. Dawson.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 6B; Image
12 of 39; Family #105/107.
Listed as Iby Dawson; age 46; born in VA; married on household of husband, George W. Dawson.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #564; WV Archives Web Site.
Ebbie Dawson; age 75; born in 1865 in Grundy, VA; married; housewife; wife of George Dawson;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and Mary Adkins; died 30 Jan 1940 at Iaeger, WV; from
endrocarditis with senility; buried 1 Feb 1940 at Ritter, WV; informant, James Dawson, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #81/81.
Listed as William C. Dawson; age 4; born in Mar 1896 in VA; in household of father, George W.
Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peeryville; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 163B;
Image 8 of 12; Family #72/72.
Listed as W. C. Dawson; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Dawson.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 10 of
32; Family #81/81.
Listed as Ruthy E. Dawson; age 2; born in Aug 1897 in VA; in household of father, George W.
Dawson.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peeryville; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 163B;
Image 8 of 12; Family #72/72.
Listed as Ruth E. Dawson; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Dawson.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Peeryville; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 163B;
Image 8 of 12; Family #72/72.
Listed as Mary E. Dawson; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Dawson.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 6B; Image
12 of 39; Family #105/107.
Listed as Mary Dawson; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Dawson.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA;Grundy Township; Grundy PO; taken on 15 Jul 1870; Page 187A;
Image 28 of 29; Family #10.
Listed as John Dawson; age 29; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as John Dawson; age 39; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA;Grundy Township; Grundy PO; taken on 15 Jul 1870; Page 187A;
Image 28 of 29; Family #10.
Listed as Matilda Dawson; age 26; born in KY; in household of husband, John Dawson.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Matilda Dawson; age 35; born in VA; married; in household of husband, John Dawson.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA;Grundy Township; Grundy PO; taken on 15 Jul 1870; Page 187A;
Image 28 of 29; Family #10.
Listed as Nancy Dawson; age 7; born in KY; in household of father, John Dawson.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Nancy A. Dawson; age 17; born in KY; in household of father, John Dawson.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA;Grundy Township; Grundy PO; taken on 15 Jul 1870; Page 187A;
Image 28 of 29; Family #10.
Listed as Doranto Dawson; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, John Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Doranto Dawson; age 15; born in KY; in household of father, John Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Joseph L. Dawson; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, John Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Morgan T. Dawson; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, John Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 5/7 Jun 1880; Page 353D; Image 7 of
38; Family #26/26.
Listed as Ruth E. Dawson; age 10 mons; born in July 1879 VA; in household of father, John
Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 806.
Big Creek District, page 009.
Listed as Emily C. Walker, age 15, born in VA, in household of father,
William P. Walker.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
William P. Dawson, age 18?, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Banjamin
and Susan Dawson, married on 15 Sep 1884 Emily Walker, age 19, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Margaret Walker.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Walker search, 2 Jun 2002, submitted by
Ray Lewis, rlewis70@bellsouth.net.
Emily Walker; born abt 1872; married Lincoln Daughtery.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1438; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Samuel Day; age 38; born 15 Oct 1880; living at Pea Patch, Buchanan Co, VA; farmer;
nearest relative, Rebecca Ann Day, Pea Patch, VA; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark
hair.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; East Garden District; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 20A; Image 41
of 52; Family #312/312.
Listed as John Sam Day; age 39; born in VA; married; lumberman in saw mill; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 4A; Image 8 of 26;
Family #65/68.
Listed as John S. Day; age 48; born in VA; married at 26; district commissioner of revenue; head
of household.
4. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 10; Page 10A; Image 19 of 68;
Household #152.
Listed as J.S. Day; age 58; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; mail carrier; head of household.
5. Buchanan Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-0282; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Sam Day; age 60; born 15 Oct 1881 in Tazewell Co, VA; farmer; living at Whitewood, VA;
person who will always know address, J.W. Delong, Whitewood, VA; 5'10 " tall' 180 lbs; blue
eyes; gray hair; light complexion; scar over left eye.
6. FindAGrave.com; via Ancestry.com Web Site; Fairview Cemetery, Peapatch, Buchanan Co, VA;
submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 17 May 2010.
John Samuel Day; born 15 Oct 1881 in VA; died 9 Feb 1973 in VA; son of John Witten and
Louise Susannah (Ratliff) Day; married first (sic, second), Mary Cole; second (sic, first), Rebecca
Jewell; buried here.