1. 1880 Census, Russell Co, VA; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 50D; Image 12 of 46; Family #100/100.
Listed as Lorenzo D. Steel; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I; Draft Registration Card #1641; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lorenzo Dow Steele; age 43; born 10 Jun 1875; living at Avondale, WV; farmer; nearest relative,
Nancy Steele, wife, Avondale, WV; medium height and build; brown eyes and Black hair.
3. 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 Dow Steel; age 46; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15117; WV Archives Web Site.
L. Dow Steel; age 50; born in 1874 in Russell Co, VA; married; coal miner; living at Avondale, WV;
son of John Wesley and ____ Steel; died 8 May 1924 at Avondale, WV; from slate fall in mine;
buried 12 May 1924 at Swords Creek, VA.
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 Nancy Steel; age 35; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Lorenzo Dow Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
Dan Roberts; age 51; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Mastan and Tilda; married on 20 Aug 1928 at Welch, WV; Nancy Steele; age 41; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; widow; daughter of Mike and Amilda.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234A; Image 22
of 33; Family #189/190.
Listed as Nancy Roberts; age 42; born in WV; married at 14; in household of husband, Daniel
Roberts.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; Page 1154A; Image 9 of 64;
Household #69.
Listed as Nancy Roberts; age 56; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Daniel Roberts.
5. Mother's maiden name, Lockhart, taken from death certificate of daughter, Myrtle Gladys Steele
Pertee; other researchers list it as Cline.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234A; Image 22
of 33; Family #189/190.
Listed as Dan J. Steele; age 15; born in WV; in household of step-father, Daniel Roberts.
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 Thomas Steel; age 2 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo Dow
Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234A; Image 22
of 33; Family #189/190.
Listed as Tomy F. Steele; age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, Daniel Roberts.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234B; Image 23
of 33; Family #189/190.
Listed as John W. Steele; age 9; born in WV; in household of step-father, Daniel Roberts.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234B; Image 23
of 33; Family #189/190.
Listed as William B. Steele; age 6; born in WV; in household of step-father, Daniel Roberts.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; Page 1154A; Image 9 of 64;
Household #69.
Listed as Burb Steele; age 16; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Daniel Roberts.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Hershel Bailey; age 24; born at Trent, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; married on 14 Mar
1950 at Welch, WV; Wilma Joan Parks; age 23; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Davy,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Hershel Bailey; age 24; born at Trent, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; married on 14 Mar
1950 at Welch, WV; Wilma Joan Parks; age 23; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Davy,
WV.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Jane Bailey McKinney, 59, of Pineville, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012."Born April 13, 1953, in Pineville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilma Parks and Ray H. Bailey.
"She was a 1971 graduate of Pineville High School and received her Nursing Education at the Wyoming Career and Technical Center. Jane was a former nurse and was employed at Wyoming General Hospital, and Welch Emergency Hospital in the Intensive Care Units and Trauma Transfer. Jane enjoyed music, computers and Facebook. She was a channel operator with Microsoft server in Internet Relay Chat. She also enjoyed playing the guitar and performed in numerous counties.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Robert McKinney; a daughter, Sarah McKinney of Pineville; a brother, Dennis F. “Turk” Bailey of Pineville; brothers-in-law, Pat McKinney and wife, Laura of Pineville and Danny and wife, Marcia of Pineville; nieces and nephews, Scott McKinney, Craig and Brad Bailey, Carmen McKinney, Morgan McKinney, and Stuart McKinney.
"A memorial gathering will be held 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Carson Stinson; age 25; born in VA; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Bill Stinson and Virginia
Stinson Dobbs; married on 9 Nov 1947 at Brenton, WV; Willa Rose Spratte; age 27; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Edgar and ___Spratte.
2. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carson Comodore Stinson, 90, of Pineville, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, following a long illness."Born March 26, 1922, at Big Stone Gap, Va., he was the son of the late William Stinson and Virginia Stinson Dobbs and step father who raised him, David L. Dobbs.
"Carson was a retired coal miner from Eastern Associated Coal Corporation's Kopperston mines. He was a decorated U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He received the Purple Heart while stationed in Germany.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Dalton Atwell Stinson and a son, Terry Stinson.
"Those left behind are his daughters, Robin Shrewsberry of Keyrock, Susan England and her husband, Byron, of Pineville, Dawn Stinson of Seattle, Wash., Teresa Atwell of Pineville, who was also his caregiver, Patsy Trent of Pineville and Debbie Atwell of Pineville; a brother, Fred Dobbs of Jolo; three grandchildren, Tracey Stinson Moore, Joshua England and Morgan McKinney; several step grandchildren; and his nephew, Bobie Coleman and his wife, Edie, of Tennessee. .."
"...Interment; Monday December 31 2012; Palm Memorial Gardens..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book _____(1948); Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
Odell Atwell; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Pineville; son of Lawrence and
Augusta Atwell;; married on 27 Mar 1948 at Pineville, WV; Joan Dalton; age 17; born and living at
Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Robert and Bertha Dalton.
2. www.obitcentral.com Website. Wyoming Co, WV.
"Joan Stinson, 71, died May 28, 2002, in a Charleston hospital following a short illness. Born May 27, 1931, at Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edwards and Bertha Perdue Dalton. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Carson Stinson; age 25; born in VA; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Bill Stinson and Virginia
Stinson Dobbs; married on 9 Nov 1947 at Brenton, WV; Willa Rose Spratte; age 27; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Edgar and ___Spratte.
2. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carson Comodore Stinson, 90, of Pineville, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, following a long illness."Born March 26, 1922, at Big Stone Gap, Va., he was the son of the late William Stinson and Virginia Stinson Dobbs and step father who raised him, David L. Dobbs.
"Carson was a retired coal miner from Eastern Associated Coal Corporation's Kopperston mines. He was a decorated U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He received the Purple Heart while stationed in Germany.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Dalton Atwell Stinson and a son, Terry Stinson.
"Those left behind are his daughters, Robin Shrewsberry of Keyrock, Susan England and her husband, Byron, of Pineville, Dawn Stinson of Seattle, Wash., Teresa Atwell of Pineville, who was also his caregiver, Patsy Trent of Pineville and Debbie Atwell of Pineville; a brother, Fred Dobbs of Jolo; three grandchildren, Tracey Stinson Moore, Joshua England and Morgan McKinney; several step grandchildren; and his nephew, Bobie Coleman and his wife, Edie, of Tennessee. .."
"...Interment; Monday December 31 2012; Palm Memorial Gardens..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
Carson Stinson; age 25; born in VA; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Bill Stinson and Virginia
Stinson Dobbs; married on 9 Nov 1947 at Brenton, WV; Willa Rose Spratte; age 27; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Edgar and ___Spratte.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 00200; WV Archives Web Site.
David Leonard Dobbs; age 79; born 17 Apr 1886 in Kennasaw, GA; married; caol miner;
SS #235-09-9980; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of D.L. Dobbs and Mrs. Jackson; died 30 Jan 1966
in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from arteriosclerotic heart disease with myocardial failure; buried
2 Feb 1966 in Roselawn Cemetery, Bluefield (sic, Princeton), WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wise Co, VA; Richmond District; Osaka Coal Plant; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page
235B; Image 69 of 103; Family #683/695.
Listed as Vergie L. Stinson; age 29; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William H. Stnson.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; page 133A; Family #294/294.
Listed as Kieth Raymond; age 1 yr 9 mons; born in WV; in household of husband, P. Drury
Raymond.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Darius Keith Raymond; age 20; born at Garwood, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of
Dura and Gladys (Shrewsbury) Raymond; married on 5 Feb 1949 at Oceana, WV; Loveda Cooper;
age 20; born in Glo, KY; single; living in Oceana, WV; daughter of Estil and Myrtle (Music) Cooper.
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District #7; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 252B; Image 54 of 73;
Family #482/509.
Listed as Loveda Cooper; age 1 y, 4 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Estill C. Cooper.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Kopperston; E.D. 55-9; taken on 11 May 1940;
Page 218B; Image 64 of 97; Household #525.
Listed as Loveda Cooper; age 11; born in KY; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
Wharton, Boone co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Estill C. Cooper.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Darius Keith Raymond; age 20; born at Garwood, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of
Dura and Gladys (Shrewsbury) Raymond; married on 5 Feb 1949 at Oceana, WV; Loveda Cooper;
age 20; born in Glo, KY; single; living in Oceana, WV; daughter of Estil and Myrtle (Music) Cooper.
1. Family Tree; submitted by larryv27; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Personal knowledge of Jeff Ridge, greatgrandson of Matilda Tackett.
1. Family Tree; submitted by larryv27; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Personal knowledge of Jeff Ridge, greatgrandson of Matilda Tackett.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 219A; Image 37 of
61; Family #266/368.
Listed as Clementine M. Mars; age 4; born in May 1896 in WV; in household of father, Thomas
Marrs.
2. Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1955, LDS Web Site.
Clemon Marrs Adkins; wife of Napoleon Adkins; daughter of Tom and Matilda (Tackett) Marrs;
died in 1938 in Pike Co, KY.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Simmons; age 30; born in Orange Co, KY; living at Ury, WV; married on 31 Dec 1923 at
Beckley, WV; Hulda Gross; age 43; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Ury, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1880; Page 157D; Image 4
of 17; Family #26/26.
Listed as Hulda L. Lester; age 2 mons; born in Mar in WV; in household of father, Abner S. Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 268A; Family #137.
Listed as Hulda L. Grose; age 21; born in WV in Nov 1878; married 2 yrs; 1 child, 1 living;
in household of husband, Thomas Grose.
3. Ancestry.com web site, Harvey Gross search 26 Nov 2000, submitted by
glenn@carrollsweb.com
Thomas Gross was born in Dec 1854 in Tazewell Co, VA; died bef 1920 in
Raleigh Co, WV; married first Louise Belcher in Nov 1873 in McDowell Co, WV;
second Hulda Lancary Lester, daughter of Abner Solomon and Barbara Ellen
Milam Lester, on 31 Dec 1898 in Raleigh Co, WV.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Simmons; age 30; born in Orange Co, KY; living at Ury, WV; married on 31 Dec 1923 at
Beckley, WV; Hulda Gross; age 43; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Ury, WV.
5. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #14472; WV Archives Web Site.
Mahulda Lester Grose Simmons; age 73; born 6 Mar 1880 at Tams, WV; married; living at Ury,
WV; daughter of Abner and Barbara (Milam) Lester; died 23 Oct 1953 in the Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV; from a coronary occlusion due to arterosclerotic heart disease; buried
25 Oct 1953 in Family Cemetery, Ury, WV; informant, Carl Grose, Ury, WV.