1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 7.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 752.
Huff Creek Township, page 001.
Listed as William G. Walker, age 12, in household of father, George Walker.
3. "Marriage records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 144, Haga, page 66.
William Walker, age 27, married on 22 Dec 1892 Nancy Lester, age 16,
daughter of Felix and Louvicy Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #67.
Listed as William Walker, age 32, as head of household.
William's father, George Walker, widowed, age 76, is also listed here.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #166.
Listed as William Walker, age 35, born in WV, married 17 yrs, farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jan 1920; Page 139B;
Family #84/87.
Listed as Bill Walker; age 45; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
7. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5 Apr 1`930; Page 75B; Image 8 of 25;
Family # 74/74.
Listed as William Walker; age 65; born in WV; married at 28; farm laborer; head of household.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #11184; WV Archives Web Site.
William Walker; age 87 yrs, 2 mons, 21 days; birthplace unknown; widowed; son of George and
Rachel (Toler) Walker; died on 11 Jun 1949 at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV form pneumonia; buried
on 13 Jun 1949 in Shannon Cemetery; informant, Maude Toler.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
William Walker; born on 27 Mar 1862 (sic 1867); died on 11 Jun 1949; buried
in Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
N.J. Lester was born on 10 Jun 1877 to Phelix and Levicey (sic
Louisa?) Lester.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Clear Fork Township, page 012.
Listed as Jane Lester, age 3, in household of father, Felix Lester.
3. "Marriage records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 144, Haga, page 66.
William Walker, age 27, married on 22 Dec 1892 Nancy Lester, age 16,
daughter of Felix and Louvicy Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #67.
Listed as Nancy J. Walker, age 23, in household of husband, William Walker.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #166.
Listed as Nancy Walker, age 33, born in WV, married 17 yrs, 8 childre, all living,
in household of husband, William G. Walker.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jan 1920; Page 139B;
Family #84/87.
Listed as Nancy Walker; age 45; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William G. Walker.
7. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 5 Apr 1`930; Page 75B; Image 8 of 25;
Family # 74/74.
Listed as Nancy Walker; age 54; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, William G.
Walker.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #6340; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Walker; age 59; born on 30 May 1876 on Big Cub Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; married; wife of
William Walker; daughter of Felix and Vica Lester; died on 13 Mar 1935 at Baileysville, Wyomng
Co, WV from heart failure; buried on 15 Mar 1935; at Baileysville, WV; informant, Aubrey Davis,
Hanover, WV.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Nancy Jane Walker; born on 30 May 1877 (conflicts with birth and death record); died on
13 Mar 1935; buried in Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 12
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 695.
Huff Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Harvey B. Blankenship, age 12, in household of father, Eli
Blankenship, as a farm laborer.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 173, Haga, page 9.
Harvey B. Blankenship, age 24, married on 13 May 1893 Mary Victoria
Hatfield, age 14, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Lee and Juda Hatfield.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Blankenship search, 24 Apr 2001, submitted by
hagerj@us.army.mil
Harvey B. Blankenship was born abt 1868; died abt 1902 in Wyoming Co, WV;
married Mary Victoria Hatfield on 25 Apr 1893 in Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 252A; Family #366/366.
Listed as Harvey Blankenshiop; age 30; born in WV in 1870; married 8 yrs; school techer; head of
household.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Hardee District, taken on 29 Jun 1880, Page 271B, Family #327.
Listed as Mary V. Hatfield, age 10 months, in household of father, Leander S. Hatfield.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 173, Haga, page 9.
Harvey B. Blankenship, age 24, married on 13 May 1893 Mary Victoria
Hatfield, age 14, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Lee and Juda Hatfield.
3. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 252A; Family #366/366.
Listed as Mary Blankenshiop; age 22; born in WV in 1878; married 8 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, Harvey Blankenship.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1902); Page 31; Line #181; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Toler; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; living in Mingo Co, WV; married on 8 Oct 1902 in Mingo
Co, WV; Mary Blankenship; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; living in Mingo Co, WV.
5. "Wyoming Co, WV Hertiage, 1995", WGS, Hatfield-Adams Article, page 116,
submitted by Herman Adams.
Mary Victoria Hatfield; born on 22 Aug 1879; died on 3 May 1907.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 252A; Family #366/366.
Listed as Blanch Blankenshiop; age 4; born in WV in 1896; in household of father, Harvey Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 30 Jun 1900; Page 252A; Family #366/366.
Listed as Ella Blankenshiop; age 3; born in WV in Mar 1900; in household of father, Harvey
Blankenship.
1. "Marriages of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 39.
Rachael Grimmett, age 18, daughter of William and Louisa Grimmett married
William Grimmett, age 23, son of John and Nancy Grimmett.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #309.
Listed as William C. Grimmett, age 14, in household of father, John
Grimmett.
3. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #495.
Listed as William K. Grimmett, age 22, born in VA, head of houshold.
1. 1850 Census Logan Co, WV, District 32, page 141, taken 26 Aug 1850.
Family #312.
Listed as Rachel Grimmett, age 8, in household of father, William
Grimmett.
2. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #495.
Listed as Rachel Grimmett, age 18, born in VA, in household of husband,
William K. Grimmett.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 13.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, taken on 5 Jun 1880, Page 519A, Family #26.
Listed as Rachel Blankenship, age 39, born in WV, in household of husband, Levi Blankenship.
5. "Marriages of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 39.
Rachael Grimmett, age 18, daughter of William and Louisa Grimmett married
William Grimmett, age 23, son of John and Nancy Grimmett.
6. Ibid, page 12.
Rachael Grimmett, age 25, a widow, daughter of William and Luvisa, married
Levi Blankenship.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 13.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 694.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as Penelope Blankenship in household of step-father, age 19.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 13.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 694.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as William R. Blankenship in household of step-father, age 11.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Township, Family 13.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 50.
Matthew Lester, age 20, son of Joseph and Dicey Lester married Arminta
Wilson, age 20, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Thomas and Barbara
Wilson.
Per Kozee, page 177. Thomas M. Wilson married Barbara McColley on 20 July
1838 in Pike Co, KY.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 69
John Riffe, son of William and Sarah, married Pricy Wilson, age 22,
born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Thomas and Barbara Wilson.
Per Kozee, page 177. Thomas M. Wilson married Barbara McColley on 20 July
1838 in Pike Co, KY.
1. "Pioneers of Saouthern and SE KY", Kozee, page 160.
Simeon Justice married Barbary Wilson on 3 Oct 1844 in Pike Co, KY.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 50.
Matthew Lester, age 20, son of Joseph and Dicey Lester married Arminta
Wilson, age 20, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Thomas and Barbara
Wilson.
Per Kozee, page 177. Thomas M. Wilson married Barbara McColley on 20 July
1838 in Pike Co, KY.
3. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, page 490A, Family #874.
Listed as Barbara Justice, age 28, born in KY, in household of husband,
Simeon Justice.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 69
John Riffe, son of William and Sarah, married Pricy Wilson, age 22,
born in Pike Co, KY, daughter of Thomas and Barbara Wilson.
Per Kozee, page 177. Thomas M. Wilson married Barbara McColley on 20 July
1838 in Pike Co, KY.
5. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of husband, Simeon Justice.
6. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #52.
Listed as Barbry Justice, age 47, in household of husband, Simeon Justice.
7. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 646.
Logan District, page 001.
Listed as Barbary Justice, age 58, in household of husband, Simon Justice.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, taken on 4 Jul 1870, Page
587A, Family #5.
Listed as Jacob A. Cook, age 9, born in VA, in household of father,
Jacob Cook; attends school.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 402.
Jacob Averill Cooke married Amanda Lester.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 187, Haga, page 25.
Jacob Averill Cooke, age 24, married Amanda Elizabeth Lester, age 17, on 19
Feb 1885 at M.J. Lester's.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Linda Cooke recorded 5 Jul 1897 listed: sons, L.B.,I.E., J. Hartley,
C.F., B.B., J.A. and Gaston D. daughters, Arminta M. Shannon, L.S. Justice,
A.B. Elkins, J.L.. Allen and Martha P. Cooke.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 004.
Listed as Jacob Cooke, Jr, age 19, in household of father, Jacob Cooke, Sr.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Jacob A. Cook, age 37, head of household.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Jacob A. Cook, age 50, born in WV, married 25 yrs, 5 children,
all living, head of household.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 194A, Family #142.
Listed as J.A. Cook, age 69, born in WV, married at 25, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 15.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 187, Haga, page 25.
Jacob Averill Cooke, age 24, married Amanda Elizabeth Lester, age 17, on 19
Feb 1885 at M.J. Lester's.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 402.
Jacob Averill Cooke married Amanda Lester.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1867.
Mandy Lester was born at Little Huff on 18 Mar 1867 to Matthew and Mary
Lester.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Amanda E. Lester, age 13, in household of father, Matthew
Lester.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Manda Cook, age 31, in household of husband, Jacob A. Cooke.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Amanda E. Cook, age 43, born in WV, married 25 yrs, 5 children,
all living, in household of husband, Jacob A. Cooke.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 194A, Family #142.
Listed as Manda Cook, age 61, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Jacob A.
Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Arminta Cook, age 14, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Arminta M. Cook, age 23, born in WV, single, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 194A, Family #142.
Listed as Minta Cook, age 42, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Inez Cook, age 13, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Inez V. Cook, age 21, born in WV, single, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 194A, Family #142.
Listed as Ina Cook, age 40, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Laura Cook, age 10, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Laura M. Cook, age 20, born in WV, single, in household of
father, Jacob A. Cooke.
3. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 17, #2, 2003, by Sally Seaman-Williams, page 67.
Married (________) Carahan.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Town of Oceana, Family #32.
Listed as Mable Cook, age 6, in household of father, Jacob A. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 259A, Family #8.
Listed as Mable J. Cook, age 16, born in WV, single, in household of
father, Jacob A. Cooke.
3. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 17, #2, 2003, by Sally Seaman-Williams, page 67.
Married Ulvert O. Sanders.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 18.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 398.
Son of John W. and Siggie B. Smith Davis.
Married first Nelly Morgan, second Mary Ann Perry.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 198, Haga, page 31.
Sherman Lee Davis, age 21, married Nellie Morgan, age 21. Married at and
with permission of Floyd Morgan.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1867.
Sherman Lee Davis was born at Little Huff Creek on 12 May 1867 to John W.
and Sigaibertha Davis.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 003.
Listed as Sherman Davis, age 13, in household of father, John W. Davis.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #7.
Listed as S.? Davis, age 33, as head of household.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 252B, Family #45.
Listed as Sherman Davis; age 42, born in WV, married once for 21 yrs, farmer, head of household.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 220B, Family #76.
Listed as Sherman L. Davis; age 52, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #15754; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman L. Davis; age 74; born on 12 May 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV; farmer; married; spouse of
Mary Davis, age 75; son of John and Siggie Smith Davis; died on 25 Sep 1941 at North Spring,
Wyoming Co, WV from chronic nephritis; buried on 27 Jan 1941 in Davis Cemetery, North Spring,
WV; informant, Ira Davis, North Spring, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 19.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 198, Haga, page 31.
Sherman Lee Davis, age 21, married Nellie Morgan, age 21. Married at and
with information by Floyd Morgan.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 733.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Nellie Morgan, age 12, in household of father, Floyd Morgan.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #7.
Listed as Nellie Davis, age 32, in household of husband, Sherman Davis.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 252B, Family #45.
Listed as Nellie Davis; age 42, born in WV, married once for 21 yrs, 6 children, 4 living, in household
of husband, Sherman L. Davis.
1. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1890.
John F. Davis died 12 Jun 1890, age three month, son of Sherman L. and Nellie
Davis.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #7.
Listed as Ira W. Davis, age 9, in household of father, Sherman Davis.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 252B, Family #45.
Listed as Ira Davis; age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman L. Davis.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 220B, Family #76.
Listed as Ira W. Davis; age 28, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman L. Davis.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Family #131/132.
Listed as I.W. Davis; age 39; born in WV; single; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #7.
Listed as Vergie Davis, age 7, in household of father, Sherman Davis.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 252B, Family #45.
Listed as Virgie Davis; age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman L. Davis.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #7.
Listed as Lee Davis, age 5, in household of father, Sherman Davis.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 252B, Family #45.
Listed as Lee Davis; age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman L. Davis.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 220B, Family #76.
Listed as Sherman L. Davis; age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman L. Davis.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #102.
Listed as Lewis Collins, age 8, in household of father, John Collins.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 772.
Sandy River Township, page 009.
Listed as Lewis Collins, age 19, in household of father, John Collins.
3. "Marriage Records of Mc Dowell Co, WV", page 20.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
Lewis Collins, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of John and Mary
Collins, married on 25 Jun 1883 Louvena Powell, age 20, born in Pike Co, KY,
daughter of Thomas and Mary Powell.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Lyle Collins Article, page 124.
Judy Morgan, born 14 Jan 1861, died 28 Jan 1955, was the second? (maybe
third?) wife of Lewis Collins.
5. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 4, No 143, Haga, page 19.
Lewis Collins, age 37, resident of McDowell Co, WV, son of John and May
Collins, married on 13 Sep 1894 Juda Morgan, age 33, daughter of Floyd and
Dicey Morgan.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248B, Family #181.
Listed as Lewis Collins, age 39, born in Feb 1861 in WV, head of household.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Riffe Search, 12 Sep 2002, submitted by
Linda C. Hinchey, wimsyart.yahoo.com.
Lewis Collins; born at Beartown on Rock Ridge, McDowell Co, WV; married
Victoria Luvina Powell.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 179-180; "Collins Family of the "Bottom""; article; submitted by Sarah
Collins Doggett, 3212 Martin Avenue , Greensboro, NC 27405.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Lyle Collins"; article; Page 124; submitted by Lyle Collins, 10196 E. Bass Circle,
Inverness, FL 34450
10. "McDowell County, West Virginia Genealogy"; Facebook Page; posted by Bonnie Sparks; 10 Jun
2022.
"Lewis Collins was murdered while sleeping in a back room of his store at Litwar."
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Rockview PO: taken on 25 Jul 1870; Page 570B;
Family #79/79.
Listed as Julita Morgan; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Harvey G. Morgan.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 506B;
Family #114/114.
Listed as Juliette B. Morgan; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Harvey G. Morgan.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Lyle Collins Article, page 124.
Judy Morgan, born 14 Jan 1861, died 28 Jan 1955, was the second? (maybe
third?) wife of Lewis Collins.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 132, Haga, page 73.
George Washington Short, age 25, born in Letcher Co, KY, made an application
for license to marry Juda Morgan, age 23, on 12 Feb 1884.
5. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 4, No 143, Haga, page 19.
Lewis Collins, age 37, resident of McDowell Co, WV, son of John and May
Collins, married on 13 Sep 1894 Juda Morgan, age 33, daughter of Floyd and
Dicey Morgan.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248B, Family #181.
Listed as Juda Collins, age 39, born in Jan 1861 in WV, in household of
husband, Lewis Collins.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 179-180; "Collins Family of the "Bottom""; article; submitted by Sarah
Collins Doggett, 3212 Martin Avenue , Greensboro, NC 27405.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248B, Family #181.
Listed as Viola Collins, age 5, born in Jun 1894 in WV, in household of
father, Lewis Collins. Viola maybe a daughter by Lewis' first wife instead
of Judy.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 013.
Listed as James H. Hunt, age 8, in household of father, John H. Hunt.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 79, Haga, page 38.
James Henry Hunt, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of John H. and
Elizabeth Hunt, married on 5 Dec 1895 Martha Morgan, age 22, daughter of
Floyd and Dicy Morgan.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #9.
Listed as James H. Hunt, age 27, born in WV in Oct 1872, married 4 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #33.
Listed as J.H. Hunt, age 37, born in WV, married for 16 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 19.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 733.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Martha A. Morgan, age 8 months, in household of father, Floyd
Morgan.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 79, Haga, page 38.
James Henry Hunt, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of John H. and
Elizabeth Hunt, married on 5 Dec 1895 Martha Morgan, age 22, daughter of
Floyd and Dicy Morgan.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244A, Family #9.
Listed as Martha A. Hunt, age 28, born in Mar 1872, married 4 yrs, 2 children, both living, in
household of husband, James H. Hunt.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #33.
Listed as Martha Hunt, age 39, born in WV, married for 16 yrs, 8 children, 6 living, in household
of husband, James H. Hunt.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #33.
Listed as John K. Hunt, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, James H. Hunt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 28 Apr
1940; Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #191.
Listed as John Hunt; age 32; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; loader in coal mine; in
household of brother-in-law, Willie Mitchem.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #33.
Listed as Paula J. Hunt, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, JamesH. Hunt.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #33.
Listed as James N. Hunt, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, JamesH. Hunt.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 28 Apr
1940; Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #191.
Listed as Katherine Hunt; age 14; born in WV; 6th grade education; atending school; in household
of brother-in-law, Willie Mitchem.
(she is a granddaughter and gardian of James Henry Hunt, not a daughter)
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 28 Apr
1940; Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #191.
Listed as Jeanette Hunt; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; atending school; in household
of brother-in-law, Willie Mitchem.
(Suspect she is a granddaughter and guardian of James Henry Hunt, not a daughter)
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 80, Haga, page 44.
George W. Hess, age 28, born in Warren Co, NJ, married Alice Ellis, age 18,
on 14 Apr 1887, at P.S. Ellis'
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as George W. Hesse, age 41, as head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 20.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 80, Haga, page 44.
George W. Hess, age 28, born in Warren Co, NJ, married Alice Ellis, age 18,
on 14 Apr 1887, at P.S. Ellis'
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Alice Ellis, age 11, in household of grandfather, Henry Ellis.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as Alice C. Hesse, age 31, in household of husband, George W. Hess.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as Howard E. Hesse, age 11, in household of father, George W. Hess.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as Mary J. Hesse, age 9, in household of father, George W. Hess.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as George A. Hesse, age 6, in household of father, George W. Hess.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #106.
Listed as Karl B. Hesse, age 3, in household of father, George W. Hess.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 015.
Listed as Pa-c-- Christian, age 11, in household of father, Paren
Christian.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 125, Haga, page 19.
Parin Bilton Christian, age 26, born and resident of Logan Co, WV, married
Rebecca Vana Godfrey, age 21, on 17 Apr 1888 at A. L. Godfrey's.
J.J. Christian provided the information.
3. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550, Family #104.
Listed as Parin M. Christian, age 8, in household of father, Paren
Christian.
1. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Armor L. Godfrey" article, page 110.
"...Armor and Rebecca's children were Lewis B. and Dicey...". "Their other
children were Polly, James, Cosbi, David, Armor L., Rebecca, Varina, John
Crockett, Margie and Rosa."
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 22.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 125, Haga, page 19.
Parin Bilton Christian, age 26, born and resident of Logan Co, WV, married
Rebecca Vana Godfrey, age 21, on 17 Apr 1888 at A. L. Godfrey's.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1866.
Rebecca Godfrey was born at Little Huff(Creek) on 9 Jun 1866 to Armor L. and
Rebecca Godfrey.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 715.
Huff Creek Township, page 011.
Listed as Varina R. Godfrey, age 13, in household of father, A.l. Godfrey.