1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Davin; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 106B;
Family #127.
Listed as James K. Brown; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 112; WV Archives Website.
James K. Brown; age 24; born in Davin, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Jame H. and
Blanche Brown; married on 8 Apr 1954 in Hatcher, WV; Mary Alta Rollins; age 35; born and living in
Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Walter Lee and Ella Rollins.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursady, 12 Oct 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE — James Kennis “Ken” Brown, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley from complications due to pneumonia. "Born March 28, 1930, at Cyclone, he was the son of the late James Hulan Brown and Blanche Marie Toler Brown. "Mr. Brown was a member of Lacoma Baptist Church since May 1946. He was a member of Local Union 8454, a former mine foreman and served in the Marine Corps. He loved to play his guitar, especially in his church and with friends, and was an avid fan of bluegrass music. He and his wife, Versie, spent many hours traveling to bluegrass concerts and festivals. Mr. Brown was also an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alta Rollins Brown; an infant sister, Evelyn Rose; a sister, Edith Katherine Paugh; a brother, Dewey Dean Brown; a half brother, Cletis Fred Cook; and a stepson, Steven C. Brown. "Survivors include his loving wife of 10 years, Versie Brown; two sisters, Lois Jean Acord and her husband, Jack, of Cyclone and India Paugh and her husband, Eugene, of Pineville; a brother, Dennis Brown and his wife, Doris, of Fairdale; a special nephew, Greg Acord of Cyclone; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Perry of Oceana; three sisters-in-law, Sonia “Jackie” Cook, Vada Wooten and Violet Miller, all of Cyclone; a step grandson, J.L. Perry and his wife, Rhonda, of Grayson, Ky.; a step granddaughter, Amee Marie Young of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two step great granddaughters, Andrea and Addison Young of Phoenix. "He will be greatly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. "Service was 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Glen Green and the Rev. Brent Franco officiating. Entombment followed in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 190B, Famiy #78.
Listed as Versie Bailey, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Bailey.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 198A;
Image 23 of 96; Household #157.
Listed as Versie Bailey; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John R. Bailey.
3. GenealogyBuff.com; 28 Jan 2018; Posted Obit.
"Versie J. Bailey Brown, 86, of Cyclone, WV passed away September 11, 2014 in Trinity Nursing Home, Logan, WV. She was born August 4, 1928 in Cyclone, WV, a daughter of the late John Richard and Emma Toler Bailey. Versie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and had spent her life dedicated to caring for her family. She very much enjoyed being a homemaker. She was very much loved and admired by all who knew her and was a long time member of Lacoma Baptist Church of Cyclone. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James K. "Ken" Brown; a son Steven "Steve" Brown: a grandson J.L. Perry; a son -in-law Jack Perry; several brothers and a sister. She will be sadly and greatly missed by all. She is survived by a daughter Charlotte Sue Stewart of Gary; a granddaughter Amee and Drew Young; two great granddaughters Andria and Addison "Addi B" all of Anthem, AZ; a sister Violet Miller; a special friend and sister-in-law Lois and Jack Acord; a special nephew Greg Acord; a special caregiver and nephew Terry Wooten all of Cyclone; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday September 15, 2014 at the Lacoma Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV, with the Rev. Merle Walls Officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Monday September 15, 2014 at the church. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. A special thanks to the staff of Trinity Nursing Home for the care they gave Versie. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 466; WV Archives Web Site.
James Vernon Dunn, Jr; age 21; born 20 Jun 1928 at Besoco, WV; living at Crab Orchard, WV;
son of J.V. and Elsie Lena (Lilly) Dunn, Sr; married on 11 Aug 1949 at Crab Orchard, WV; Mildred
Louise Carte; age 18; born 18 May 1931 at Gamoco, WV; living at Crab Orchard, WV; daughter of
Clownie and Ruby Carte.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 466; WV Archives Web Site.
James Vernon Dunn, Jr; age 21; born 20 Jun 1928 at Besoco, WV; living at Crab Orchard, WV;
son of J.V. and Elsie Lena (Lilly) Dunn, Sr; married on 11 Aug 1949 at Crab Orchard, WV; Mildred
Louise Carte; age 18; born 18 May 1931 at Gamoco, WV; living at Crab Orchard, WV; daughter of
Clownie and Ruby Carte.
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Mildred Louise Hicks; born 18 May 1931; living at Golden Heights, Crab Orchard, WV 25827 on
1 Oct 1998.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Pete Sabo; age 57; born in Austria/Hungary; widowed; living at Ironton, OH; son of John and
Sarah Sabo; married on 7 Oct 1941 in County Clerk's office, Wyoming Co, WV; Sylvia Farley;
age 19; born and living in Pineville, WV; widow?; daughter of Charlie and Flora Farley.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 234B; Image 16
of 38; Family #145/146.
Listed as Sylvia Farley; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Charles G. Farley.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 7 May 1940; Page 132A;
Image 45 of 64; Household #369.
Listed as Sylvia Farley; age 18; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; seamstress for n.y.a. sewing project; in household of father, Charles G. Farley.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Pete Sabo; age 57; born in Austria/Hungary; widowed; living at Ironton, OH; son of John and
Sarah Sabo; married on 7 Oct 1941 in County Clerk's office, Wyoming Co, WV; Sylvia Farley;
age 19; born and living in Pineville, WV; widow?; daughter of Charlie and Flora Farley.
4. Lawrence Co, OH; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 484; License #35041; LDS Web Site.
Gordon E. Wooten; age 25 on 4 Apr 1949; born and living in Ironton, OH; truck driver; single;
son of William C. and Goldie (Williams) Wooten; married on 19 Oct 1949 in Lawrence Co, OH;
Sylvia Irene Sabo; age 27 on 15 Nov 1948; born at Pineville, WV; widow; living at Ironton, OH;
daughter of Charley and Flora (Waddell) Farley.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Sylvia T. (sic, I) Wooten; born 15 Nov 1921; died 7 Apr 1989 in Cook Co, IL; SS#290-36-4113; last
residence zip code 60005 (Arlington Heights, IL).
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 243A, Family #77.
Listed as Hiram F. Woolsey, age 2, born in Dec 1897 in WV, in household of
father, Ben Woosley.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley" article,
Page 184.
Hiram Francis Belmont (he added the Belmont), son of William Benjamin and
Nancy Jane Cline Woolsey, married Margaret Beatrice Faye.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 131A,
Family #156.
Listed as Hiram Woosley, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, William B. Woosley.
4. 1920 Census, Boulder Co; CO; Longmont; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 264A; Image 35 of 42;
Family #409/441.
Listed as H.F. Woosley; age 22; born in WV; married; laborer in sugar factory; in household of
father, William B. Woosley, with wife.
1. 1920 Census, Boulder Co; CO; Longmont; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 264A; Image 35 of 42;
Family #409/441.
Listed as Nora Woosley; age 22; born in CO; married; in household of father-in-law, William B.
Woosley, with husband.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 3 Aug 1850; Page 248A; Image 69
of 213; Family #453/453.
Listed as Benjamin Ousley (sic, Woosley); age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Hezekiah
Woosley.
2. 1870 Census, Warren Co, KY; Covington Precinct; Rockfield PO; taken on 8 Oct 1870;
Page 105A; Image 25 of 51; Family #156/161.
Listed as B.F. Woosley; age 29; born in VA; common laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 21 Jun 1880; Page 246C; Image
39 of 56; Family #280/282.
Listed as B.F. Woosley; age 39; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #272.
Listed as Benjamin Woosley, age 59, head of household.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 20.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
Benjamin Woosley, age 46, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of
Kiah and Margaret Woosley, married on 4 Oct 1883 Margaret Low, age 28,
widow, born in Buchanan Co, WV, daughter of James and Ester Day.
6. 1910 Census; Boulder Co, CO; Longmont; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 9 of 14;
Family #445/455.
Listed as Benjamin J. Woosley; age 69; born in VA; married twice; last time for 8 yrs; no
occupation; head of household.
7. US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; Hot Springs, Fall River Co, SD;
Page 4526; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benjamin Woosley; admitted 16 Nov 1916; discharged, 21 Mar 1917; pulmonary TB; chronic
artheritis; old fracture of right hip; hemorrhoids; hernia; mitral insufficiency, marked; enlisted 1 Jan
1862 at Somerset, KY; Private; Co G. 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Infrantry; mustered out 9 Nov
1864 at Knoxville, TN; re-enlisted 7 Mar 1865 at Lexington, KY; Private Company F; 55 Regiment,
KY Infrantry; discharged 2 Jun 1865 at Covington, KY; born in VA; age 75; 5'10" tall; farmer; blue
eyes; light hair; can read and write; Protestant; residence subsequence to discharge, White
Salmon, WA; married; nearest relative, Mary E. Woosley, wife, White Salmon, WV; rate of
pension, $30.00.
8. 1920 Census, Klickitat Co, WA; White Salmon; East White Salmon Precinct; taken on 13 Jan
1920; Page 59A; Image 7 of 13; Family #90/90.
Listed as Benjamin F. Woosley; age 79; born in VA; married; head of household.
9. Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960; LDS Web Site.
Benjamin Franklin Woosley; age 81 yrs, 3 mons, 13 days; born in 1841; married; husband of Mary
E. Abel Woosley; son of Hezakiah and Margaret (Lowe) Woosley; died 23 Jan 1922 in White
Salmon, Klickitat Co, WA.
10. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).Benjamin F. Woosley's parents were Hezakiah (b 1812) and Margaret Husk
Woosley (of Tazewell Co, VA. Hezakiah and Margaret were married in Patrick
Co, VA. Their children were: Mahala, Benjamin F., Rebecca, Hezakiah, Jr. and
Malinda.Hezekiah's parents were Benjamin (b in Amelia Co, VA in 1772) and Elizabeth
Tynes (of Tazewell Co, VA) Woosley. Their children were: Shadrack, William,
Nancy, Hezekiah, Mahala, Elijah, Patience, and son (_______).Benjamin's father was Thomas Woosley, Sr., born in VA, died in 1778, a Rev
War soldier.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. 1910 Census; Boulder Co, CO; Longmont; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 9 of 14;
Family #445/455.
Listed as Mary E. Woosley; age 37; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; 2 children, both living;
in household of husband, Benjamin F. Woosley.
3. 1920 Census, Klickitat Co, WA; White Salmon; East White Salmon Precinct; taken on 13 Jan
1920; Page 59A; Image 7 of 13; Family #90/90.
Listed as Mary E. Woosley; age 37; born in VA; married; steam laundress; in household of
husband, Benjamin F. Woosley.
1. 1910 Census; Boulder Co, CO; Longmont; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 9 of 14;
Family #445/455.
Listed as Joseph M. Woosley; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Woosley.
2. 1920 Census, Klickitat Co, WA; White Salmon; East White Salmon Precinct; taken on 13 Jan
1920; Page 59A; Image 7 of 13; Family #90/90.
Listed as Mckinley J. Woosley; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Woosley.
1. 1910 Census; Boulder Co, CO; Longmont; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 9 of 14;
Family #445/455.
Listed as Verlie R. Woosley; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Woosley.
2. 1920 Census, Klickitat Co, WA; White Salmon; East White Salmon Precinct; taken on 13 Jan
1920; Page 59A; Image 7 of 13; Family #90/90.
Listed as V. Roosevelt Woosley; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin F. Woosley.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).Benjamin F. Woosley's parents were Hezakiah (b 1812) and Margaret Husk
Woosley (of Tazewell Co, VA. Hezakiah and Margaret were married in Patrick
Co, VA. Their children were: Mahala, Benjamin F., Rebecca, Hezakiah, Jr. and
Malinda.Hezekiah's parents were Benjamin (b in Amelia Co, VA in 1772) and Elizabeth
Tynes (of Tazewell Co, VA) Woosley. Their children were: Shadrack, William,
Nancy, Hezekiah, Mahala, Elijah, Patience, and son (_______).Benjamin's father was Thomas Woosley, Sr., born in VA, died in 1778, a Rev
War soldier.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 20.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
Benjamin Woosley, age 46, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of
Kiah and Margaret Woosley, married on 4 Oct 1883 Margaret Low, age 28,
widow, born in Buchanan Co, WV, daughter of James and Ester Day.
3. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, 28 Feb 2000, Isaac Day search.
Margaret M. Day, born in 1856 in Tazewell Co, VA; married B.F. Woosley.
4. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary P.O., taken on 20 Aug 1860, Family
#364.
Listed as Margaret Day, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, James
Day.
5. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 5 Sep 1870, Page 180A, Family #103.
Listed as Martha Day, age 15, born in VA, in household of mother, Esther Pruitt Day.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Jun 1900, Page 240A, Family #244.
Listed as Margaret Woosley, age 44, born in VA in Mar 1856, married 17 yrs, 6 children, 4 living,
head of household.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, Page184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 203; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Woosley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Algoma, WV; son of
Benjamin and Jane; married on 3 Apr 1903 in McDowell Co, WV; Ethel E. Sullens; age 16; born in
Washington Co, VA; single; daughter of Andy and Maggie.
3. Logan Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1289; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Abraham Jesse Lincoln Woosley; age 61; born 6 May 1881 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Horse
Pen, Logan Co, WV; mailing address, Sarah Ann, WV; employed by WV Coal and Coke Corp,
Omar, WV; employed at Stirrat, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Ethel Woosley,
Horse Pen, WV; 5'4" tall; 196 lbs; blue eyes; blonde hair; light complexion;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 203; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Woosley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Algoma, WV; son of
Benjamin and Jane; married on 3 Apr 1903 in McDowell Co, WV; Ethel Sullens; age 16; born in
Washington Co, VA; single; daughter of Andy and Maggie.
Fernandas Whitten "Whitt" Woosley
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 21 Jun 1880; Page 246C; Image
39 of 56; Family #280/282.
Listed as Whitten Woosley; age 8 mons, born in Sept in VA; in household of father, Benjamin F.
Woosley.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image
14 of 65; Family #116/116.
Listed as Whitt Woosley; age 19; born in Sep 1880 in VA; single; laborer; in household of John
Puckett.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1446; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Whitt Woosley; age 39; born 12 Sep 1879; living at War, WV; miner for War Creek Coal Co, War,
WV; nearest relative, Elsie Woosley, War, WV, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and
brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 54B; Image
18 of 41; Family #177/179.
Listed as Whit Woosley; age 41; born in WV; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
J.W. Woosley; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; laborer; living at War, WV; son of
Ben and ____; married on 23 Feb 1922 at War, WV; Lou Thompson; age 33; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of M.T(/) and ______.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-815; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fernandas Whitt Woosley; age 60; born 12 Sep 1881 (sic, 1880) in McDowell Co, WV; living at
War, WV; employed by State Road Comm, Welch, WV; person who will always know address,
Mrs. Lou Woosley, War, WV; 5'4" tall; 125 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; stiff
right hand.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3292; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Furanas Woosley; age 70 yrs, 5 mons, 11 days; born 12 Sep 1878 at Beech Fork, WV;
married; retired miner; SS#232-12-6321; son of Ben Woosley and unknown mother; died 23 Feb
1949 at War, WV; from acute cardiac dilstation; due to senility; buried 26 Feb 1949 in Cove
Cemetery, War, WV; informant, W.F. Woosley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
J.W. Woosley; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; laborer; living at War, WV; son of
Ben and ____; married on 23 Feb 1922 at War, WV; Lou Thompson; age 33; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of M.T(/) and ______.
Fernandas Whitten "Whitt" Woosley
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", Benjamin and Nancy Jane Woosley, Article, page
184.
Benjamin F. Woosley, born in 1840, lived in Tazewell Co, VA, drove a wagon
to Nebraska for the Land Rush. He was married three times first to Jane
Turner (eight children: Hezekiah, Emily, Elizabeth, Mary, Cynthia Ann,
William Benjamin, Fernadis and Abraham), second to Margaret Day Lowe (four
children: James Blaine, John Logan and twins, Levi and Lilly) and third to
Mary Elizabeth Abel (two children: Joseph McKinley and Verlie Roosevelt).
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 21 Jun 1880; Page 246C; Image
39 of 56; Family #280/282.
Listed as Whitten Woosley; age 8 mons, born in Sept in VA; in household of father, Benjamin F.
Woosley.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image
14 of 65; Family #116/116.
Listed as Whitt Woosley; age 19; born in Sep 1880 in VA; single; laborer; in household of John
Puckett.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1446; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Whitt Woosley; age 39; born 12 Sep 1879; living at War, WV; miner for War Creek Coal Co, War,
WV; nearest relative, Elsie Woosley, War, WV, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and
brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 54B; Image
18 of 41; Family #177/179.
Listed as Whit Woosley; age 41; born in WV; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
J.W. Woosley; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; laborer; living at War, WV; son of
Ben and ____; married on 23 Feb 1922 at War, WV; Lou Thompson; age 33; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of M.T(/) and ______.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-815; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fernandas Whitt Woosley; age 60; born 12 Sep 1881 (sic, 1880) in McDowell Co, WV; living at
War, WV; employed by State Road Comm, Welch, WV; person who will always know address,
Mrs. Lou Woosley, War, WV; 5'4" tall; 125 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; stiff
right hand.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3292; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Furanas Woosley; age 70 yrs, 5 mons, 11 days; born 12 Sep 1878 at Beech Fork, WV;
married; retired miner; SS#232-12-6321; son of Ben Woosley and unknown mother; died 23 Feb
1949 at War, WV; from acute cardiac dilstation; due to senility; buried 26 Feb 1949 in Cove
Cemetery, War, WV; informant, W.F. Woosley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 296; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Underwood; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single (sic); miner; living at Premier, WV;
son of Henry and ____; married on 23 Jun 1921 at Premier, WV; Elsie Woosley; age 28; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Alex and Mary.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 54B; Image
18 of 41; Family #177/179.
Listed as Walter CarrWoosley; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Fernandas W. Woosley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 186; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Woosley; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Whit
and Elsie; married on 8 Feb 1937 at Welch, WV; Nellie Vanover; age 16; born in Harlan Co, KY;
single; daughter of Fred and Laura.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16220; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Walter Carr Woosley; age 28 yrs, 6 mons, 27 days; born 28 Jan 1916 at War, WV; married;
husband of Nellie Vanover, age 25; tipple boss; SS#232-12-6330; son of Whit and Elsie (Woody)
Woosley; died 25 Aug 1945 at Paynesville, WV; from a fractured skull suffered in automobile
accident; buried 28 Aug 1945 in Cove Cemetery, War, WV; informant, Whit Woosley, War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 186; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Woosley; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Whit
and Elsie; married on 8 Feb 1937 at Welch, WV; Nellie Vanover; age 16; born in Harlan Co, KY;
single; daughter of Fred and Laura.