1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph D. Ryan; born 17 Mar 1934; living at 110 W. Edinburgh Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 in 1979.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 30 of 132; Household #226.
Listed as Nora Smith; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Virgil Smith.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nora C. Ryan; born 23 Feb 1933; living at 110 W. Edinburgh Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 in 1993.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nora Clarissa Ryan; born 23 Feb 1933; died 15 Aug 2010; last residence New Castle, DE; card
issued in WV before 1951.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; New Castle Cemetery, New Castle, New Castle Co, DE; submitted by
Richard Wright; 17 Aug 2010.
Nora Clarissa Ryan; born in unknown; died 15 Aug 2010; buried here.
"Nora Clarissa Ryan"Age 77, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2010.
"Mrs. Ryan enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking, and working on crossword puzzles. Her heart was full of love for her family.
"Mrs. Ryan is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Joseph David Ryan; sons: James Lindsey and wife Toni, Kevin Lindsey and wife Ann; and Steven Ryan; daughter, Bonnie Garvey and husband Kevin; brother, Thomas Smith and wife Joyce, sister, Glenna Owens and husband Ralph; sister-in-law Pauline Smith; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by her brother, Monte Caleb Smith; sister, Belvia Beckner; and parents, Virgil and Pearlie Mae Smith.
"A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 18, in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 from 10-11 am, followed by a service in celebration of Nora's life at 11 am. Burial will be held in Gracelawn Memorial Park..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 30 of 132; Household #226.
Listed as Belvey Smith; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Virgil Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Graham; age 30; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of
Ingle and Mary; married on 7 Oct 1915 at Gary, WV; Kate Perkins (sic?); age 26; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; widow; daughter of James and _____.
(Is Kate's surname an error or did she marry a Perkins as her second husband?)
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1248; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Lesley Graham; age 33; born 4 Aug 1885; living at Gary, WV; track man for US Coal and
Coke Co; nearest relative, Katie Graham, Gary, WV; tall with slender build; gray eyes and brown
hair; thumb and forefinger left hand (missing).
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 261A;
Image 7 of 34; Family #81/83.
Listed as Frank L. Graham; age 33; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 29A; Image
31 of 60; Family #353/374.
Listed as Frank Graham; age 44; born in VA; married at 30; loader in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken on __Apr 1940; Page 94A;
Image 63 of 64; Household #538.
Listed as Frank Graham; age 54; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1940; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-604; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Leslie Graham; age 56; born 4 Aug 1885 at Big Tunnel, Montgomery Co, VA; unemployed;
person who will always know address, Mr. Katie Graham, Gary, WV; 6'0" tall; 148 lbs; gray eyes;
gray hair; sallow complexion; amputated thumb and forefinger on left hand.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Graham; born 4 Aug 1885; died in Jan 1968; last residence, Squire, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#235-26-2312; card issued in WV before 1951.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 002433; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank L. Smith; age 83; born in unknown; living at Squire, WV; SS #235-26-2312; son of
unknown parents; died 19 Jun 1968; DOA Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from acute
coronary thrombosis; buried 22 Jan 1968 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Arthur
G. Edmondson.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowman; 5 May 2013 headtons photos added by B. Walls.
Frank L. Graham; born 4 Aug 1885; died 19 Jan 1968; buried here; triple headstone with personal
photo shown with Arthur G.Edmondson (his step-brother) and Ray Edmondson (Arthur's son).
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson District; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 170A; Image 51 of
58; Family #465/465.
Listed as Catherine Finley; age 11; born in VA in Aug 1888; in household of father, John (sic?
James?) W. Finley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
Minton Edmonson; age 23; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Horsepen, VA; son of
Harrison and Clarinda; married on 2 May 1903 at Horsepen, VA; Catherine Finley; age 22; born in
Grayson Co, VA; single; daughter of Sicaro and Emaline.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 175; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Graham; age 30; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of
Ingle and Mary; married on 7 Oct 1915 at Gary, WV; Kate Perkins (sic?); age 26; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; widow; daughter of James and _____.
(Is Kate's surname an error or did she marry a Perkins as her second husband?)
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 261A;
Image 7 of 34; Family #81/83.
Listed as Katie F. Graham; age 32; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Frank L. Graham.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 29A; Image
31 of 60; Family #353/374.
Listed as Katie Graham; age 43; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Frank L.
Graham.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken on __Apr 1940; Page 94A;
Image 63 of 64; Household #538.
Listed as Kate Graham; age 53; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1940; farmer; in household of husband, Frank L. Graham.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15770; WV Archives Web Site.
Katie K. Graham; age 65; born 4 Jul 1886 in Grayson Co, WV; married; living at Gary, WV;
daughter of James M. and Emaline (Blevins) Finley. died 13 Nov 1951 in the Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; from hypertensive cardovascular disease; buried 14 Nov 1951 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery; informant, Frank L. Graham.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014.
Katie Graham; born 4 Jul 1886; died 13 Nov 1951; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
daughter Ethel Edmondston Mitchem; "A BETTER HOME ABOVE".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 261A;
Image 7 of 34; Family #81/83.
Listed as Arthur Graham (sic, Edmondson); age 10; born in WV; in household of step-father,
Frank L. Graham.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 29A; Image
31 of 60; Family #353/374.
Listed as Arthur Edmus; age 19; born in WV; married at 18; coal loader in coal mine; in household
of step-father, Frank L. Graham, with wife.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Arthur Garfield Edmondson
Gender Male
Race White
Age 30
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 18 Feb 1910
Birth Place Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place Gary, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place Gary, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer U S Coal and Coke Co
Height 5 11
Weight 145
Complexion Light
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Gray
Next of Kin Bertha Edmondson
Household Members (Name) Relationship
Arthur Garfield Edmondson Self (Head)
Bertha Edmondson Wife"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Arthur G. Edmondson; born in 1910; died in 1991; buried here; triple headstone photo shown with
Frank L. Graham and Ray Edmondson; personal photo shown on headstone.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 29A; Image
31 of 60; Family #353/374.
Listed as Bertha Edmus; age 20; born in TN; married at 19; in household of step-father-in-law,
Frank L. Graham, with husband.
2. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947; LDS Web Site.
Bertha Edmondson; age 36; born 17 Oct 1908 in Johnson County, TN; housewife; wife of
Arthur Edmondson; daughter of Larry and Alberta (Edmondson) Blackburn, both born in NC; died
19 Oct 1944 at Clear Lake, Sagamon Co, IL; buried 23 Oct 1944 in Roselawn Cemetery, Clear Lake,
IL.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, Sangamon Co, IL; submitted by
Sandra Kluge; 4 Jul 2012.
Bertha E. Edmondson; born 17 Oct 1908; died 19 Oct 1944; buried here.
(Headstone picture shown)
1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #3878; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Jewell May Edmondson; age 13 days; born 4 Mar 1932 and died 17 Mar 1932 at Lamar, WV;
parents, Arthur and Betha (Blackburn) Edmondson; spina-bifida present at birth; buried 18 Mar
1932 at Lamar, WV.
1. Roanoke, VA; Death Certificate #87 025944; VA Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site
Ray B. Edmondson; age 53; born 12 Sep 1933 in WV; never married; coal miner; living at 714 Mountain
AVE, S.E.; Roanoke, VA; son of Arthur G. and Bertha (Blackburn) Edmondson; died 16 Jul 1987 in
Community Hospital, Roanoke, VA; due to cardio-respiratory arrest with respiratory failure, cor pulmonale;
buried (no date) in Roderfield Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Lesslie L. Edmondson, brother.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Ray Edmondson; born in 1933; died in 1987; buried here; triple headstone photo shown with father, Arthur
G. Edminston and Frank L. Graham; personal photo shown on headstone.
1. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Sandy
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1886
Death Date: 13 Oct 1974
SSN: 233147352
Enlistment Date 1: 22 Sep 1917
Release Date 1: 15 Mar 1918"
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 47A; Image
3 of 41; Family #31/33.
Listed Frank Sandy; age 34; born in Germany; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1896; electrician
in coal mine; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 11A; Image
21 of 28; Family #186/203.
Listed as Frank Sandy; age 43; born in Germany; married at 21; foreman in coal mine; head of
household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on 6 Apr
1940; Page 1087A; Image 9 of 74; Household #84.
Listed as Frank Sandy; age 49; born in PA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Nunber 3; Dwelling #22.
Listed as Frank Sandy; age 62; born in PA; married; unable to work; head of household.
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Sandy
SSN: 233-14-7352
Last Residence:
24817 Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 11 Jul 1886
Died: Oct 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Frank C. Sandy; born 11 Jul 1885; died 13 Oct 1974; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Rosa Belle Sandy' "PFC US ARMY"; TOGETHER FOREVER".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 47A; Image
3 of 41; Family #31/33.
Listed Maggie Sandy; age 38; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Frank Sandy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 11A; Image
21 of 28; Family #186/203.
Listed as Maggie Sandy; age 50; born in KY; married at 14; in household of husband, Frank Sandy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17790; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Frank Sandy; age 57 yrs, 8 mons, 22 days; born 30 Mar 1880 in Ashland, KY; married; wife of
Frank Sandy; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Pleas and Betty (Reeves) Fain; died 21 Dec 1937
in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to diabetes mellitus, gangrean of right leg and thigh; buried 24 Dec
1937 at Roderfield, WV; informant, Frank Sandy, Mohawk, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-15; taken on 12 Jun 1940; Page 365B;
Image 36 of 37; Household #292.
Listed as Henry C. Young; age 58; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; superintendent of road construction.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 137B;
Family #266/269.
Listed as Hattie B. Yost; age 16; born in VA in Nov 1883; in household of father, John W. Yost.
2. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-15; taken on 12 Jun 1940; Page 365B;
Image 36 of 37; Household #292.
Listed as Hattie Young; age 56; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Henry C. Young.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #5971; WV Archives Web Site.
Hattie May Young; age 62 yrs, 5 mons, 16 days; born in Tazewell Co, VA; married; wife of Henry
C. Young; living at Gratton, Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of John W. and Bertha K. (Monahan)
Yost; died 30 Apr 1946 in St. Lukes Hospital, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV; from a coronary
Occlusion; buried 2 May 1946 in Mapelwood Cemetery, Tazewell, VA; informant, Dorothy J.
Shaver, Gratton, VA.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as Stephen H. Rector; age 38; born in VA in Feb 1862; married 17 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9649; WV Archives Web Site.
Stephen Henderson Rector; age 92 yrs, 6 mons; born 18 Feb 1862 in Independence, VA; widowed;
retired; living in Northfork, WV; son of Jacob and Mahalia (Poole) Rector; died 18 Aug 1954 in
Northfork, WV; due to myocarditis; buried 20 Aug 1954 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, VA;
informant, Mrs. W.E. Godfrey.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 7 Aug 2007; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Stephen Henderson Rector
Birth 18 Feb 1860
Independence, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Aug 1954 (aged 94)
Northfork, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 20825901 "
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as Ana S. Rector; age 41; born in VA in jun 1858; married 17 yrs; 7 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, Stephen H. Rector.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12312; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Ann Rector; age 88 yrs, 3 mons, 28 days; born 19 Jun 1856 in Carsonville, VA; married; wife of
S.H. Rector; domestic; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Weslie and Mary Ellen (Carson) Warrick;
buried 19 Oct 1944 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, VA; informant, Mr. E.C. Rector, Anawalt, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 7 Aug 2007; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Sarah Ann Warricks Rector
Birth 19 Jun 1856
Carsonville, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Oct 1944 (aged 88)
Northfork, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 20825911"
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as Glen L. Rector; age 18; born in VA in Oct 1881; in household of father, Stephen H.
Rector.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as Alma W. Rector; age 9; born in VA in Sep 1890; in household of father, Stephen H.
Rector.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as William H. Rector; age 7; born in VA in May 1893; in household of father, Stephen H.
Rector.
1. 1900 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Elk Creek District; taken on 23/25 Jun 1900; Page 18A; Image
35 of 38; Family #325/329.
Listed as Zienna F. Rector; age 3; born in VA in Aug 1896; in household of father, Stephen H.
Rector.