1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, age 769.
Big Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Addison Christian, age 10 months, in household of father, Mastin Christian.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 88B, Family 33.
Listed as Atterson Christian, age 23, born in Jul 1878, in household of father, Mastin Christian.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 205B;
Family #406/423.
Listed as Addy Christian; age 30; born in WV; boarder; house carpenter, in household of A.E. Minter.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Princess, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 243A,
Family #193.
Listed as Addison Christian, age 53, born in WV, married at 38, farm manager, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 70; WV Archives Web Site.
Addison Christian; age 70; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 19 Feb 1949
at Roderfield, WV; Willie Mae Dove; age 21; born at Pageton, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '59 012279; WV Archives Web Site.
Addison C. Christian; age 82; born on 18 Jul 1878 at Coalwood, WV; married; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Maston and Hanna (Trent) Christian; died on 24 Aug 1959 at Roderfield, McDowel Co, WV from
a heart attack; buried on 27 Aug 1959 in Family Cemetery on Christian Mtn, WV; informant, Tom
Christian, Roderfield, WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, "Addison-Christian Cemetery", Christian Mountain, McDowell Co, WV.
Addison Christian; born Jul 1818 (sic, 1878); died Aug ??
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Olmstead; 30 Nov 2010.
" Addison C. Christian
Birth 18 Jul 1878
Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Aug 1959 (aged 81)
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382370"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 70; WV Archives Web Site.
Addison Christian; age 70; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
19 Feb 1949 at Roderfield, WV; Willie Mae Dove; age 21; born at Pageton, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Olmstead; 30 Nov 2010.
" Willie Mae Dove Christian
Birth 16 Dec 1927
Pemberton, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death Mar 1993 (aged 65)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382398"Additional Information Posted:
"Willie Mae Christian
"Welch- Willie Mae Chris—
tian. 65. of Roderfieid. died
Thursday was dead on arrival at
a Welch hospital.
"She was bom at Pembermton
the daughter of Mary Johnson
Wimmer of Roderfieid and the
late George W Dove She had
been a resident of the Roderfield
the greater part of our life and
was of the Pentecostal faith.
"Survivors in addition to her
mother are: two daughters,
Louella Music of Roderfield and
Mary Napier of Hensley; one son
Jimmy Christian of Twin
Branch; two sisters. Mary Eliza—
beth Gillespie of Bluefield and
Ida Kozan of Roderfield;
brother, Robert Wimmer of Rod-
erfield; two step-daughters Delia
Addair ef Richmond Va. and
Lealia Dillon of Coalwood:
two step-sons,. Tom Christian of Rod-
afield and Robert Christian of
Alexander. Va.; seven grandchil—
dren and two greatgrand chil-
dran
"Funeral senzices win be con—
ducted Monday at 11 a m. at
Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in
Welch with the Rev Eddie
Thornton officiating Burial will
be in the Christian cemetery
near Roderfield.
"Friends may call at the fu—
neral home today from 6-9 p.m"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jimmy Dale Christian
[Jimmy D Christian]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 May 1949
Birth Place: Ieager McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Aug 1997
SSN: 232804526
Notes: Feb 1966: Name listed as JIMMY DALE CHRISTIAN;
28 Aug 1997: Name listed as JIMMY D CHRISTIAN"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Olmstead; 30 Nov 2010.
"Jimmy D. Christian
Birth 25 May 1949
Death 30 Aug 1997 (aged 48)
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382327"
1. 1880 Census, Patrick Co, VA; Dan River District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 23B; Image 30 of 59;
Family #300/310.
Listed as William Flippen; age 17; born in VA; laborer; in household of mother, Lucinda Flippen.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
William Flippen; age 23; born in Patrick Co, VA; son of Cindy Flippen; married on 14 Jan 1886 in Patrick Co, VA;
Hardy Clark; age 22; born in NC; daughter of Abe and E. Clark.
3. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image 23 of 33;
Family #203/208.
Listed as William Flippen; age 35; born in VA in Mar 1865; married 15 yrs; Black; railroad laborer; head of household.
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
William Flippen; age 23; born in Patrick Co, VA; son of Cindy Flippen; married on 14 Jan 1886 in Patrick Co, VA;
Hardy Clark; age 22; born in NC; daughter of Abe and E. Clark.
2. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image 23 of 33;
Family #203/208.
Listed as Hardie Flippen; age 37; born in VA in Jan 1863; Black; married 15 yrs; 5 children, all living; in
household of husband, William Flippen.
3. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #173/173.
Listed as Hardy Flippen; age 45; born in VA; widow; 5 children, all living; mulatto; head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156A;
Image 4 of 24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Hardy Flippin; age 50; born in VA; widowed; mulatto; laundress; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Hardy Flippins; age 74; born in NC (sic, VA); widow; in household of son-in-law, Robert Edmonds.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8115; WV Archives Web Site.
Hardie Flippin; age 50; born in Patrick Co, VA; widow; Colored; living at Vivian, WV; daughter of Abraham
Clark and unknown mother; died 14 May 1938 at Vivian, WV; due to a cerebral hemorrhage; buried 16 May
1938 in Christiansburg, VA; informant, Flora Slade, Vivian, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #172/172.
Listed as Abraham Clark; age 75; born in VA; married 49 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Abram Clarke
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1861
Marriage Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Emily Brown
Spouse Gender: Female
Event Type: Marriage"
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Emily Brown
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1861
Marriage Place: Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Abram Clarke
Spouse Gender: Male
Event Type: Marriage"
2. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23
of 79; Family #172/172.
Listed as Emily Clark; age 74; born in VA; married 49 yrs; 18 children, 3 living; in household of
husband, Abraham Clark.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920;
Page 156B; Image 5 of 24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Emily Clark; age 90; born in VA; widow; Black; coal mine laborer; in household of
daughter, Hardy (Clark) Flippen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 359; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Edwards; age 5; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; railroader; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and
Fannie; married on 1 Aug 1917 at Welch, Emma Flippen; age 25; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; Black; daughter
of William and Hardy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156B; Image 5 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Andrew Edwards; age 25; born in VA; married; Black; coal mine laborer; in household of mother-in-law,
Hardy (Clark) Flippen.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 0f 68;
Family #107/119.
Listed as Andrew Edwards; age 36; born in VA; married at 24; Negro; driver in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10885; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Edwards; age 51; born at Union Hall, VA; married; husband of Emma Edwards; Colored; living at Kimball, WV;
son of unknown father and Fannie Edwards; died 6 Aug 1938 at Kimball, WV; from chronic myocardiitis; buried 9 Aug
1938 at Union Hall, VA; informant, Emma Edwards, Kimball, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image 23 of 33;
Family #203/208.
Listed as Emma Flippen; age 12; born in VA in Feb 1888; Black; in household of father, William Flippen.
2. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #173/173.
Listed as Emma H. Flippen; age 19; born in VA; married for 4 yrs; 2 children, both living; mulatto;
in household of mother, Hardy Clark Flippen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 359; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Edwards; age 5; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; railroader; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and
Fannie; married on 1 Aug 1917 at Welch, Emma Flippen; age 25; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; Black; daughter
of William and Hardy.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156A; Image 4 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Emer E. Edwards; age 26; born in VA; married; mulatto; in household of mother, Hardy (Clark) Flippen.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 0f 68;
Family #107/119.
Listed as Emma Edwards; age 38; born in VA; married at 13; Negro; in household of husband, Andrew Edwards.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; E.D. 24-46; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 901B;
Image 38 of 40; Household #337.
Listed as Emma Edwards; age 52; born in VA; widow; Negro; 6th grade education; lived at Kimball, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Charles Edwards.
7. Mason Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1957); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Emma Edwards; 72; born in VA in 1885; housewife; widow; Negro; living at Vivian, WV; died 8 Jun 1957; from
hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 12 Jun 1957 in Oak Grove Cemetery,
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 0f 68;
Family #107/119.
Listed as Fannie A. Edwards; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Edwards.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; E.D. 24-46; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 901B;
Image 38 of 40; Household #337.
Listed as Fanny Edwards; age 19; born in VA; single; Negro; 2 yrs HS education; lived at Kimball, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of brother, Charles Edwards.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 13; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Edmonds; age 29; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Colored; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and
Sallie; married on 8 Feb 1919 at Welch, WV; Martha Flippen; age 21; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; Colored;
daughter of William and Hardie.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156B; Image 5 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Robert Edmunson; age 39; born in NC; married; Black; coal mine laborer; in household of mother-in-law,
Hardy (Clark) Flippen.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126A; Image 11 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Robert Edmonds; age 47; born in NC; married at 36; Negro; coal loader in mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-321; 26 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Edmonds; age 56; born in Rockingham Co, NC; living at Tidewater, WV; employed by Pocahontas Fuel Co,
Bottom Creek, WV; person who will always know address, Bank Slade, Kimball, WV; Negro; 5' 6" tall; 199 lbs; Black
eyes; Black Hair; Black complexion; bad scar on nose.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 017726; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Robert Edmonds; age 89 yrs, 6 mons, 28 days; born 5 May 1875 in NC; married; Colored; retired miner; living at
Eckman, WV; SS #236-06-1731; son of John and Sallie Edmonds; died 3 Dec 1964 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
from a pulmonary embolism; due to advanced atherosclerosis with metastatic carcinoma of prostate; buried 7 Dec
1964 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mary Edmonds, Eckman, WV
1. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image 23 of 33;
Family #203/208.
Listed as Martha J. Flippen; age 1; born in VA in Oct 1898; Black; in household of father, William Flippen.
2. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #172/172.
Listed as Martha Flippen; age 9; born in VA; single; mulatto; in household of grandfather, Abraham Clark.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 13; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Edmonds; age 29; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Colored; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and
Sallie; married on 8 Feb 1919 at Welch, WV; Martha Flippen; age 21; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; Colored;
daughter of William and Hardie.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156A; Image 4 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Martha Edmunson; age 18; born in VA; married; mulatto; in household of mother, Hardy
(Clark) Flippen.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Martha Edmonds; age 32; born in VA; married at 16; Negro; in household of husband, Robert Edmonds.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9285; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Edmonds; age abt 33; born in Henry Co, VA; married; Colored; wife of Robert Edmonds; Colored; daughter
of Abe Clark and _____(sic, Abe Clark was her grandfather, not father); died 14 Jul 1931 at Kimball, WV; from
pulminary TB; buried 17 Jul 1931 at Kimball, WV; informant, Robert Edmonds, Kimball, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Helen C. Edmonds; age 16; born in VA; Negro; in household of father?, Robert Edmonds.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156B; Image 5 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Willie May Edmonson (sic, Edmonds); age 2 yrs, 0 mons; born in VA; mulatto; in household of grandmother,
Hardy (Clark) Flippin, with parents.
(Willie May is incorrectly listed as a male)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11585; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie May Edmonds; age 10; born at Vivian, WV; child; Black; daughter of Robert and Martha (Flippin) Edmonds;
died 21 Sep 1927 at Vivian, WV; from pulmonary TB; buried 23 Sep 1927 at Kimball, WV; informant, Robert
Edwards (corrrect, not Edmonds), Kimball, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Robert C. Edmonds; age 10; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Robert Edmonds.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Ruth Edmonds; age 5; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Robert Edmonds.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15063; WV Archives Web Site.
Ruth Edmonds; age 11; born in 1923 at Kimball, WV; school girl; Colored; daughter of Robert and Martha (Flippen)
Edmonds; died 16 Nov 1934 at Vivian, WV; from pulmonary TB; buried 18 Nov 1934 at Kimball, WV; informant, Ed
Johnson, Vivian, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 126B; Image 12 of 68;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Ellis M. Edmonds; age 3; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Robert Edmonds.
1. VA Marriages 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Grant Merchant; age 26; son of Albert and Adelina; married on 25 Jan 1902 in Montgomery Co,
VA; Agnes Flippin; age 16; daughter of William and Hardy.
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917; LDS Web Site.
Agnes Flippen; born in Dec 1886 to William and Hardy Flippen.
2. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image
23 of 33; Family #203/208.
Listed as Agnes Flippen; age 14; born in VA in Oct 1885; Black; in household of father, William
Flippen.
3. VA Marriages 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Grant Merchant; age 26; son of Albert and Adelina; married on 25 Jan 1902 in Montgomery Co,
VA; Agnes Flippin; age 16; daughter of William and Hardy.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Durphy; age 26; born in Appomattox Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living at Kimball, WV;
son of Joe and Lou; married on 25 Dec 1906 at Welch, WV; Aggie Flippin; age 22; born in
Tazewell Co, VA (sic, Patrick Co, VA); widow; Black; daughter of John and Laura (sic, William and
Hardy).
5. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23
of 79; Family #173/173.
Listed as Agnes D. Flippen; age 22; born in VA; married twice, last time for 3 yrs; 1 child, 1
living; mulatto; in household of mother, Hardy Clark Flippen.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page
156A; Image 4 of 24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Agnes D. Flippin; age 29; born in VA; married; mulatto; in household of mother, Hardy
(Clark) Flippen.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Johnson; age 32; born in VA; Black; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Daniel and Lizzie;
married on 21 Sep 1928 at Welch, WV; Agnes Durphy; age 35; born in VA; single; (sic, widow);
Black; daughter of William and Hardy.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 135B; Image
30 of 68; Family #270/327.
Listed as Agnes Johnson; age 40; born in VA; married at 12; Negro; in household of husband,
Edward Johnson.
9. 1940 Census, Browns Creek District; Bottom Creek (crossed out), Vivian; E.D.24-45; taken on 15
Apr 1940; Page 880A; Image 29 of 34; Household #258.
Listed as Agnes Johnson; age 56; born in VA; widow; Negro; 4th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law, Wesley Slade.
10. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15658; WV Archives Web Site.
Agnes Johnson; age 79 yrs, 29 days; born 5 Sep 1884 (sic, Dec 1886 per birth record); widow,
Negro; living at Bottom Creek, WV; daughter of unknown parents; died 4 Oct 1955 at Bottom
Creek, WV; from pneumonia; buried 12 Oct 1955 in Norwood Cemetery; informant, Maria
Edmonds.
1. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #173/173.
Listed as Archie Hooiser; age 5; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Hardy Clark Flippin, with mother, Emma.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 156A; Image 4 of
24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Archer Hooser; age 14; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Hardy Clark Flippin; with mother,
Emma.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hoosier; age 21; born in Mongtomery Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Charlie and
Emma; married on 8 Jul 1926 at Tidewater, WV; Sadie Hairston; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; Black;
daughter of Duff and Mary.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hoosier; age 39; born in VA; divorced; Black; miner; living at Vivian, WV; married on 1 Jun 1944 at Kimball, WV;
Elizabeth Banks; age 23; born in VA; single; Black; living at Vivian, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hoosier; age 21; born in Mongtomery Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Charlie and
Emma; married on 8 Jul 1926 at Tidewater, WV; Sadie Hairston; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; Black;
daughter of Duff and Mary.
1. 1880 Census, Patrick Co, VA; Dan River District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 23B; Image 30 of 59;
Family #300/310.
Listed as Lucinda Flippen; age 35; born in VA; widow; Black; head of household.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
Andrew R. Flippen; age 29; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; son of Lucinda Flippen; married on 16 May
1904 in Carroll Co, VA; Rosa Trvis; age 24; born in Carroll Co, VA; daughter of Henry and Mary.
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917; LDS Web Site.
Green Flippin; born 15 Apr 1875 in Patrick Co, VA; Black; parents, Drunery (sp?) and Lucinda Flippin.
2. 1880 Census, Patrick Co, VA; Dan River District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 23B; Image 30 of 59;
Family #300/310.
Listed as Green Flippen; age 4, born in VA; in household of mother, Lucinda Flippen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie V. Robertson; age 30; born in Franklin Co, VA; widowed; Black; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Bruce
and Caroline; married on 18 Jun 1918 at Welch, WV; Flora Flippen; age 22; single; Black; born in Montgomery co,
VA; single; daughter of William and Hardie.
1. 1900 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn Township, taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 64A; Image 23 of 33;
Family #203/208.
Listed as Flora B. Flippen; age 3; born in VA in Sep 1896; Black; in household of father, William Flippen.
2. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of 79;
Family #173/173.
Listed as Flora B. Flippen; age 14; born in VA; single; mulatto; in household of mother, Hardy Clark Flippen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie V. Robertson; age 30; born in Franklin Co, VA; widowed; Black; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Bruce
and Caroline; married on 18 Jun 1918 at Welch, WV; Flora Flippen; age 22; single; Black; born in Montgomery co,
VA; single; daughter of William and Hardie.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 135B; Image 30 of 68;
Family #265/322.
Listed as Flora Slade; age 32; born in VA; married at 30; Negro; in household of husband, Wesley Slade..
5. 1940 Census, Browns Creek District; Bottom Creek (crossed out), Vivian; E.D.24-45; taken on 15 Apr 1940; Page
880A; Image 29 of 34; Household #258.
Listed as Flora Slade; age 42; born in VA; married; Negro; 4th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Wesley Slade.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12186; WV Archives Web Site.
Flora Slade; age 59 yrs, 1 mon, 7 days; born 5 Sep 1895 in VA; married; Colored; living at Bottom Creek, WV;
daughter of Thomas (sic, William) Flippin and unlisted mother; died 12 Oct 1954 in the Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
from a massive cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertensive vascular disease; buried 17 Oct 1954 in Oak Grove
Cemetery (Mercer Co, WV); informant, Wesley Slade,
Charles Lee aka Hoosier Edwards
1. 1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Auburn District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 78B; Image 23 of
79; Family #173/173.
Listed as Chauncy Hooiser; age 2; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Hardy Clark Flippin,
with mother, Emma.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Tidewater; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page
156A; Image 4 of 24; Family #239/288.
Listed as Chanis Edwards; age 12; born in VA; mulatto; in household of grandmother, Hardy (Clark)
Flippen, with mother and step-father.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; E.D. 24-46; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page
901B; Image 38 of 40; Household #337.
Listed as Charles Edwards; age 33; born in VA; married; Negro; 4th grade education; lived at
Keystone, WV on 1 Apr 1935; tippleman in coal mine; head of household.
4. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Lee Edward
Race: Black
Age: 34
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1906
Birth Place: Christianburg, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Koppen Coal Co
Height: 5 7
Weight: 159
Complexion: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Emma Edward
Household Members Age Relationship
Charles Lee Edward 34 Self (Head)
Emma Edward Mother"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lee Edwards; age 54; born in Christiansburg, VA; Colored; widowed; living at Kyle, WV;
married on 24 Jun 1961 at Welch, WV; Mary Lee Crockett; age 48; born at Keystone, WV; widow;
Colored; living at Kyle, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; E.D. 24-46; taken on 11 Apr 1940; Page 901B;
Image 38 of 40; Household #337.
Listed as Mary Edwards; age 27; born in WV; married; Negro; 1 yr HS education; lived at Keystone, WV on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Charles Edwards.