1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 271; WV Archive Web Site.
Taft owens; age 33; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Powahatan, WV; married on 10 Jan 1943 at
Premier, WV; Bessie Noel; age 38; born in Bedford, VA; single; Colored; living at Powahatan, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 93A; Image 9 of 62;
Family #88/91.
Listed as Bessie Noel; age 26; born in VA; married at 15; Negro; in household of father, Thomas Neal.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 271; WV Archive Web Site.
Taft owens; age 33; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Powahatan, WV; married on 10 Jan 1943 at
Premier, WV; Bessie Noel; age 38; born in Bedford, VA; single; Colored; living at Powahatan, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Blankenship; age 21; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Morgan and Cordie
Blankenship; was issued a license to marry on 31 Mar 1960 in Wyoming Co, WV; Catherine Lester, age 16; born at
Bud, WV; single; daughter of Troy and Ethel Lester; no return by minister.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dennis R. Blankenship; born 6 May 1939; living at PO Box 208, New Richmond, WV 24867 in 1984.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Blankenship; age 21; born at Alpoca, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Morgan and Cordie
Blankenship; was issued a license to marry on 31 Mar 1960 in Wyoming Co, WV; Catherine Lester, age 16; born at
Bud, WV; single; daughter of Troy and Ethel Lester; no return by minister.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nancy C. Blankenship; born 9 Mar 1944; living at PO Box 208, New Richmond, WV 24867.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Dale Blankenship; age 21; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Morgan and
Cordie Blankenship; married on 13 Feb 1960 at New Richmond, WV; Gladys Geraldine Perdue; age 24; born
at Firecreek, WV; single; living at Ostego, WV; daughter of Lewis and Parthena Perdue.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Wiley Bowers Cemetery, Saulsville, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Audrey
Blankenship Gill; 7 Jan 2006.
Morris Dale Blankenship; born 2 Mar 1938 at Alpoca, WV; died 22 Oct 1989 at Oak Hill, WV; buried here; headstone
and obituary shown.
"Oak Hill - Morris Dale Blankenship 51, formerly of
Wyoming County, died Sunday Oct 22, 1989 at
Oak Hill."Born March 2, 1938 at Itmann. He was the son of
James Morgan Blankenship of Pineville, and the
late Cordia Mae Adkins Blankenship."He was preceded in death by two brothers, Coy and
Eugene Blankenship."Other survivors include his wife Gladys Perdue
Blankenship, Step Mother, Rose Rufus Blankenship
of Pineville. Two daughters, Audrey Gill of Oak
Hill, and Carolyn Weaver of Charlotte N.C.,
Three sons, Ronnie and Donnie Blankenship both
of Lake wales Fla. and Jimmy Dale Blankenship
of Oak Hill., two sisters; Letha Allen of
Ravencliff and Pauletta Shrewsbury of Advance N.C.
Six Brothers; James Alvin and Theodore Blankenship
both of Pineville, Robert Lee Blankenship of
Greensboro N.C. Roy Blankenship of East Bend N.C.
Dennis Ray Blankenship of New Richmond and Frank
Elden Blankenship of Brenton, eight grandchildren."Services will be Wednesday at 11 am at the
New Richmond Chapel with the Revs. Larry England
and William O' Tolliver officiating."Burial will be in the Bower Cemetery at Twin Falls
State Park..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Dale Blankenship; age 21; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Morgan and
Cordie Blankenship; married on 13 Feb 1960 at New Richmond, WV; Gladys Geraldine Perdue; age 24; born
at Firecreek, WV; single; living at Ostego, WV; daughter of Lewis and Parthena Perdue.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 185; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank E. Blankenship; age 30; born 24 Feb 1937; living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Rev James M, and
Cordie (Adkins) Blankenship; married on 10 Jun 1967 at New Richmond, WV; Betty Sue Mitchell; age 23; born 4
Aug 1943 at Brenton, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Grant and Ruth (Bailey) Mitchell.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 185; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank E. Blankenship; age 30; born 24 Feb 1937; living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Rev James M, and
Cordie (Adkins) Blankenship; married on 10 Jun 1967 at New Richmond, WV; Betty Sue Mitchell; age 23; born 4
Aug 1943 at Brenton, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Grant and Ruth (Bailey) Mitchell.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 162; WV Archives Web Site.
Theodore Blankenship; age 21; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of
Morgan and Cada (sic, Cordie) Mae Blankenship; married on 12 Oct 1957 at New Richmond, WV;
Myrtle Ann Bailey; age 15; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Lilly
Bailey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Theodore K. Blankenship; born 17 Nov 1935; living at PO Box 182, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1985.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Theodore Kaboose Blankenship, 82, of Pineville, WV went home to be with Jesus on Saturday September 8,
2018 at Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV following a long illness. He was born on November 17, 1935 in
Itman, WV a son of the late Morgan and Cordia Adkins Blankenship. In addition to his parents he is
preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Leonard and Mae Bailey; eight brothers Roy, Coy Eugene
Morris, Dennis, Robert, James and Elden; and a sister Pauletta. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years
Myrtle; a daughter Patty and her loving husband Ralph Kirk; a son James Todd Mullens; a grandson James
Edward Mullens; a sister Letha Allen; his many nieces who loved him dearly; all of his camping buddies that
he loved so much; his brothers and sisters-in-laws that he loved like his own family and were such a
blessing to us; his pastor Justin Farley and his wife Cherri; his church family; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday September 12th at the Sweet Home
Freewill Baptist Church, Maben, WV where he was a member with Pastor Justin Farley officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Bowers Cemetery, Twin Falls, WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 162; WV Archives Web Site.
Theodore Blankenship; age 21; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Morgan and
Cada (sic, Cordie) Mae Blankenship; married on 12 Oct 1957 at New Richmond, WV; Myrtle Ann Bailey; age 15;
born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Lilly Bailey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Myrtle A. Blankenship; born 7 Sep 1943; living at PO Box 182, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1985.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 3 Jan 1920, Page 136A, Family #21.
Listed as Grant Mitchell, age 2 yrs, 8 months , born in WV, in household of father, John H. Mitchell.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 82B; Image 22 of
25; Family #187/198.
Listed as Grant Mitchell, age 13; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Mitchell.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 405; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mitchell; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of John and Delphia Mitchell;
married on 29 Aug 1936 in Wyoming Co, WV; Ruth Bailey; age 18; born in ________: living at Glen Fork, WV;
daughter of Green and Leola Bailey.
1. 1920 census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 225A, Family #9.
Listed as Ruth? Bailey, age 2 yrs, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Green W. Bailey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 405; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mitchell; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; son of John and Delphia Mitchell;
married on 29 Aug 1936 in Wyoming Co, WV; Ruth Bailey; age 18; born in ________: living at Glen Fork, WV;
daughter of Green and Leola Bailey.
1. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, "Velda M Shrewsbury Jone article, page 122, by
Velda M. Shrewsbury Jones, 240 Randolp Ave, Salem, VA 24153.
Bessie P. Sneed; died in Jan 1934; daughter of Barney J. Sneed and (_________) Gadd.
Son, Ozena E. Shrewsbury; married Opal Shrewsbury: children: Velda Marie (born on 10 Jul 1938);
Hershel (born on 24 Jan 1937) and Hubert (born on 28 May 1943).
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hubert Otis Shrewsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 May 1960
Marriage Place: Marion, Virginia, USA
Father: Ozena Exit Shrewsbury
Mother: Stella Opal Shrewsbury
Spouse: Pauletta Blankenship
Certificate Number: 1960012443"
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Hubert O. Shrewsbury; born 28 may 1943; died 8 Jan 2002; last residence Davie Co, NC;
SS#234-64-2224; card issued in WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Pauletta Blankenship
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 May 1960
Marriage Place: Marion, Virginia, USA
Father: James Morgan Blankenship
Mother: Cordia Mae Adkins
Spouse: Hubert Otis Shrewsbury
Certificate Number: 1960012443"
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Pauletta B. Shrewsbury; born 1 Mar 1944; living at RR 2, Box 397A, Mocksville, NC 2708.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Blankenship; born ________; living at RR 2, Box 719, East Bend, NC 27018 in 1989.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Blankenship; born 23 Oct 1941; died 20 Apr 1992; SS #234-64-0200; card issued in WV in 1957-1958.
(Twin)
3. NC Deaths, 1934-1994; LDS Web Site.
Roy Blankenship; age 50; born 24 Oct 1941 at Welch, WV; married; husband of Margie Roberson; living at Rt. 2,
Box 719, East bend, NC; V.P of Insulation Co; son of Morgan and Cordia (Adkins) Blankenship; died 20 Apr 1992
in Winston Salem, NC; buried in Forsyth Memorial Park.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Margie R. Blankenship; born 16 Apr 1922; living at RR 2, Box 719, East Bend, NC 27018 in 1993.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Margie R. Blankenship; born 16 Apr 1922; living at RR 2, Box 719, East Bend, NC 27018 in 1993.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
James Blankenship; age 20; born and living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Morgan and Cordia
Blankenship; married on 26 Sep 1952 at Pineville, WV; Essie Byrd; age 17; born and living at Pineville, WV;
single; daughter of Toby?/Roby? and Vada Byrd.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James A. Blankenship; born 11 Nov 1932; living at Highland Mtn, Pineville, WV 24874.
3. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James A. Blankenship 82 passed away Saturday May 30, 2015 at Bowers Hospice. Born November 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Rev. James Greyson Morgan Blankenship and Cordia Mae Adkins Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Essie Mae Blankenship on April 20, 2012 and a son, James Ray Blankenship who passed away in 1988. Mr. Blankenship was a retired coal miner of 39 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include her daughter, Darla Dean Blankenship Stanley of Jesse, WV A granddaughter, Sheri Dean Brewster of Beckley A grandson, Johnta’ Austin Brewster of Beckley; A grandson, Christopher Ray Blankenship of Georgia; A granddaughter, Olivia Cassey Jackson of Georgia; 5 great-grandchildren, Alexis Blankenship, Katilyn Adkins, Savanna Jackson, Harley Blankenship and Aaliyah Grady. A celebration of James’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Bower Family Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park with Minister Darla Dean Stanley and Rev. Doug Thorn officiating...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
James Blankenship; age 20; born and living at New Richmond, WV; single; son of Morgan and Cordia
Blankenship; married on 26 Sep 1952 at Pineville, WV; Essie Byrd; age 17; born and living at Pineville, WV;
single; daughter of Toby?/Roby? and Vada Byrd.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Essie Blankenship; born 10 Apr 1936; living at Highland Mtn, Pineville, WV 24874.