1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Disrtict #2; Kenvir; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 104B; Image 51
of 88; Family #101/101.
Listed as Jeff Hayden; age 19; born in KY; in household of step-father, Clint Craft.
2. KY Death Records, 1911-1955; LDS Web Site.
Jeff Hayden; son of Frank and Mary (Gray) Hayden; husband of Kathleen Hayden; died in 1930 at
Harlan, Harlan Co, KY.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Grant Kelly; age 28; born in KY; married; coal cutter in mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Celia Kelly; age 31; born in VA; married at 14; in household of husband, Grant Kelly.
2. Harlan Co, KY; Death Certificate #14485; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Celia Kelly; age 32; born in 1899 in VA; widow; living at Cumberland, KY; daughter of W.M. and
Maggie (Kelly) Caudill; died 19 Jun 1931; from chronic interstitial nephritis; buried 21 Jun 1931 at
Big Stone Gap, VA; informant, Maggie Kelly, Cumberland, KY.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Robert E. Kelly; age 2yrs, 2 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Grant Kelly.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Nila L. Kelly; age 2 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Grant Kelly.
1. 1850 Census, Floyd Co, KY, taken on 9 Sep 1850, Page 468A, Family #774.
Listed as Ambrose Mullins, age 17, born in KY, in household of father, Isham Mullins.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Sunhill PO; taken 1 Aug 1860; Page7__; Image 57 of 73;
Family #395/348.
Listed as Ambus Mullins; age 26; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1870 Census, Johnson Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct; Paintsville PO; taken on 14 Aug 1870; Page
188A; Image 5 of 17; Family #33/33.
Listed as Ambrose Mullins; age 37; born in KY; farmer; head of household.
4. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV; Glade District; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 411D; Image 16 of
21; Family #120/120.
Listed as Ambrose Mullins; age 50; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Johnson Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct; Paintsville PO; taken on 14 Aug 1870; Page
188A; Image 5 of 17; Family #33/33.
Listed as Louisa Mullins; age 30; born in KY; in household of husband, Ambrose Mullins.
2. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV; Glade District; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 411D; Image 16 of
21; Family #120/120.
Listed as Louise Mullins; age 40; born in KY; in household of husband, Ambrose Mullins.
3. Nicholas Co, WV; Death Registery; Vol #__(1882); Pages 1&2; WV Archives Web Site.
Louisa Mullins; age 32; born in Nicholas Co, WV (sic, KY); daughter of Thomas and Leah Thomas;
died 7 Jul 1882 in Nicholas Co, WV from neuralgia; informant, husband.
1. 1870 Census, Johnson Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct; Paintsville PO; taken on 14 Aug 1870; Page
188A; Image 5 of 17; Family #33/33.
Listed as Nancy J. Mullins; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, Ambrose Mullins.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 107A;
Family #321/321.
Listed as Frank Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Belcher.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alpoca- Hear me cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
"Frank J. Belcher, 85, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital.
Born March 21, 1927, he was the son of the late John and Nancy Jane O'Neal Belcher.
Frank was a member of the Newfound Primitive Baptist Church for many years. He loved to work on electronics and enjoyed gardening. He was very kind and considerate. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by everyone.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Eric Belcher.
In addition to his wife, Patricia Lee Belcher, he is survived by four daughters, Priscilla Belcher and fiancé, Andrew Trent of Rhodell, Eve Lester and husband, Denver of Alpoca, Sherry Mullins and husband, Ricky of Alpoca, and Ann Bell and husband, Allen of Princeton; four sons, James Belcher and fiancé, Terrika of Alpoca, Lonnie Lester, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Covel, Ricky Shrewsbury and wife, Denise of Alpoca, and Buster Shewsbury and wife, Tammy of Princeton; grandchildren, Destiny and Jacob Lester of Alpoca, James Jr. and Tareska Belcher of Alpoca, Rickey Jr., Tyler and Justin Mullins of Alpoca, Lonnie III and Kody Lester of Covel, and Joe O'Neal of Skygusty, Samantha McBride of Covel, and Julie Humphrey of Delmar, MD; and one great-grandson, Aiden Lester of Skin Fork..."
"...Interment, Tuesday September 11; Goode Family Cemetery..."
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 28 Dec 2012; Newspaper Obit.
"ALPOCA — Ricky James Shrewsbury, 48, of Alpoca, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer."Born Feb. 23, 1964, at Welch, he was the son of the late Frank J. Belcher and Jean Burnette Shrewsbury.
"Ricky was a member of the Covel Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hiking, camping, being outdoors, spending time with the children and being with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eric Belcher.
"Survivors include his wife, Denise Wilkinson Shrewsbury; two stepdaughters, Julie Humphrey and her husband, David, of Delmar, Maryland, and Samantha McBride and her husband, Russell, of Covel; a stepson, Joseph O’Neal and his wife, Teresa, of Skygusty; stepmother, Patricia Belcher of Alpoca; four sisters, Ann Bell of Spanishburg, and Sherry Mullins, Eve Lester and Priscilla Belcher, all of Alpoca; three brothers, Buster Shrewsbury of Spanishburg, Lonnie Lester of Covel, and James Belcher of Alpoca; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
"A celebration of Ricky’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Ricky Shrewsbury officiating. Burial will follow in Leonard Goode Family Cemetery, Bud Mountain..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly Pertee; age 19; born at Crum, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 26 Dec 1953
at Lex, WV; Creta Amanda Bishop; age 16; born at Steeles, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Sherman and Gladys Pertee, parents of Kelly Pertee; and Sarah Rose; mother of
Creta Amanda Bishop, parents divorced and mother given custody of child.
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
"Age 66
Given Name Kelly
Surname Pertee
Birth Date 12 Jun 1934
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24881
Event Date 26 Oct 2000..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Kelly Pertee; born 12 Jun 1934; died in Oct 2000; buried here; headstone photo shown; "JUST RESTING".
1. Information taken from Obituary writeup in newspaper. Date was not given.
"Ollie Curtis Bishop, 68 of Peterstown, fromaly of Steels, died in a
Princeton (WV) hospital Saturday after a short illness. Born Feb 2, at
Mohegan, he was the son of the late Henry Bishop and Creta Lester Bishop"
"Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bishop of Peterstown..."
...seven daughters, Creta Bishop Waldron, Roderfield, (WV)..."
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 1 May 1940;
Page 1115B; Image 66 of 74; Household #557.
Listed as Crety M. Bishop; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Oliver C. Bishop.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly Pertee; age 19; born at Crum, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 26 Dec 1953
at Lex, WV; Creta Amanda Bishop; age 16; born at Steeles, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Sherman and Gladys Pertee, parents of Kelly Pertee; and Sarah Rose; mother of
Creta Amanda Bishop, parents divorced and mother given custody of child.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; ANcestry.com Website.
"Name Creta Amanda Bishop Pertee
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 32
Birth Date 25 Jan 1942
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 15 Nov 1974
Marriage Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Father Ollie Curtis Bishop
Mother Sarrah Lester
Spouse Ralph William Waldron
Certificate Number 1974050191"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4425; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Kelly Pertee; born 14 Feb 1954 in Welch, WV; son of Kelly and Creta Amanda (Bishop)
Pertee; died 21 Feb 1954 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from erythroblastosis; buried 23 Feb 1954
in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 8 Jun 2012; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Sherman Kelly Pertee; born 15 Feb 1954; died 21 Feb 1954; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"ASLEEP IN JESUS".
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Pads Fork Cemetery, McDowell (sic?, Wyoning?) Co, WV; submitted by
Beverly Aker; 19 May 2008.
Gary Michael Pertee; born 1 Aug 1966; died 19 Apr 2008; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
"PREMIER — Gary Michael Pertee, age 41, of PO Box 16, Premier, WV, died on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at a Welch hospital.
"Born on August 1, 1966 in Welch, he was a son of Creta Bishop Waldron of Premier and the late Kelly Pertee.
"He had been a resident of McDowell County for all of his life and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a carpenter by trade.
"In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ralph Waldron; and a brother, Sherman Pertee of Roderfield.
"Survivors in addition to his mother include his stepmother, Bonnie Pertee of Roderfield, two sons, Lewis Pertee of South Carolina, Harley Pertee of Princeton; four brothers, Danny Pertee of Princeton, David Pertee and wife Trena of Roderfield, Terry Pertee of Titusville, Fla., Cleatus Pertee and wife Melissa of Bramwell; one sister, Kellene Workman and husband Zeke of Denver, N.C.; six nieces and seven nephews and a special aunt, Gracie White of Peterstown.
"Funeral services will be conducted at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor David Blankenship officiating.
"Burial will follow at the Pads Fork Cemetery in Pads Fork with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Pertee family...."
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherman C. Pertee; born 21 Apr 1906; died 20 May 1988; last residence, Maybuery, McDowell Co,
WV; SS# 236-10-3988; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 12 Mar 1920; Page 247A;
Image 24 of 35; Family #242/246.
Listed as Gladys Steel; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo Dow Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 009968; WV Archives Web Site.
Myrtle Gladys (Mrs. Sherman) Pertee; age 52; born 26 Feb 1910 at Davy, WV; married; housewife;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Dowl and Nancy (Lockhart) Steel; died 24 Jun 1962 in
Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from decompensated chronic coronary pulmonale due to severe
bronchoal asthma with pulmonary fibrosis; buried 26 Jun 1962 in Collins Cemetery, Horse Creek,
WV.
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Donald R. Pertee
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 26 May 1940
Died: 16 Jan 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1954)"