1. Davidson Co, NC; Marriage Index; Vol #__(1973); Page 1; LDS Web Site.
Marcus Rodriquez Acosta; age 57; living in Lexington, NC; married on 14 Jun 1973 in Lexington, NC; Mary Ellen
Coleman Ortiz; age 44; living in Lexington, NC.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"Mary Lee Acosta, 85, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
"Mary was born June 13, 1928 in Wheeler, MI a daughter of the late Clinton and Jessie Sleesman Coleman. Mary was a homemaker and attended the assembly church of Kempsville, VA and was the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marcus R. Acosta Sr. and one son Marcus R. Acosta Jr. 1 sister, 1 brother and one granddaughter.
"Survivors include 1 daughter, Philistine Helmendollar of Princeton, WV; 4 sons, Robert Ortiz and wife Patty of Las Vegas, NV, Charles Acosta and wife Tina of Chesapeake, VA, of whom she made her home with, Allen Woodrow Acosta and wife Norma of North Wilkesboro, NC, Manuel Acosta of Short Pole, WV; 15 grandchildren, 32 great grand children and 1 great-great grandchild.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday August 9, 2013 at 12 noon at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger, WV, with Reverend Francis Jackson and Reverend John Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Mary Lee Acosta; born 13 Jun 1928; died in 2013; buried here; gravestone shown.
Marcus Rodriquez "Mark" Acosta Sr
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web
Site. Marcus Acosta; age 21; born in TX; single; living at Omar, WV; son of Tom and Jesse (Rogers)
Acosta; married on 27 Dec 1938 at Logan, WV; Athleen Asbury; age 18; born in WV; single; living at
Omar, WV; daughter of John and Liddie (Stanley) Asbury.
2. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District: Omar; E.D. 23-30; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page 594B;
Image 16 of 40; Household #128.
Listed as Mark Acosta; age 23; born in TX; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. Davidson Co, NC; Marriage Index; Vol #__(1973); Page 1; LDS Web Site.
Marcus Rodriquez Acosta; age 57; living in Lexington, NC; married on 14 Jun 1973 in Lexington,
NC; Mary Ellen Coleman Ortiz; age 44; living in Lexington, NC.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marcus R. Acosta; born 10 Feb 1916; died 13 Dec 1995; last residence, Panther, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #236-09-3961; card issued in WV before 1961.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Marcus R. Acosta; born 10 Feb 1916; died 13 Dec 1995; buried here; gravestone shown.
6. kellysquest.net/obituaries; published by Henry Kelly.
"ACOSTA, MARCUS - Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec 16, 1995 for Marcus (Mack) Rodriguez Acosta, 79, of Short Pole, near Panther, who died Wednesday, Dec 13, 1995 at Princeton Community Hospital."Elders Sidney Allen Collins, Austine Salmons, Hurshell Hurley and Danny Hurley officiated at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger. Burial followed at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield.
"Born February 10, 1916 at Franklin, TX, he was a son of the late Thomas and Jessie Rodriguez Acosta. He was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Etheleen Asbury Acosta; one son, Marcus R. Acosta, Jr.; two brothers, Phillip and John Acosta; one sister, Julie Belmars; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
"Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Coleman Acosta; tow daughters, Philistine Acosta Helmandollar of Mohawk; and Jessie Acosta Johnson of Gastonia, NC; three sons Charles Ray Acosta of Orchard Branch, near Iaeger, Allen Mack Acosta of Johnson City, TN, and Manual Rodriguez Acosta of the home; one step-son, Robert Ortiz of Las Vegas, NE; one brother, Adolph Acosta of Detroit, MI; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Lupe) Mata of Devine, TX; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon, WV; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Image 56 of 89; Family #5/6.
Listed as Appeline Asbury; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, John Asbury.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Marcus Acosta; age 21; born in TX; single; living at Omar, WV; son of Tom and Jesse (Rogers) Acosta;
married on 27 Dec 1938 at Logan, WV; Athleen Asbury; age 18; born in WV; single; living at Omar, WV;
daughter of John and Liddie (Stanley) Asbury.
3. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District: Omar; E.D. 23-30; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page 594B;
Image 16 of 40; Household #128.
Listed as Etheline Acosta; age 17; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Marcus R. Acosta.
4. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Eatheleen Acosta
Spouse:
Marcus Acosta
Marriage Place: USA
Divorce Date: 4 Jun 1973
Divorce Place: Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: USA "
5. Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Eatheleen Acosta
Death Date: 25 Aug 1975
Death Location: Cook County, IL
File Number: 620552
Archive collection name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Deaths)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 414; WV Archives Web Site.
John Asbury; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Kirk
and Julia; married on 4 Jul 1918 at Garland, WV; Lydia Stanley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bart and Julia.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon, WV; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Image 56 of 89; Family #5/6.
Listed as John Asbury; age 35; born in WV; married at 24; coal cutter in coal mine; head of
household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page 1154A;
Image 31 of 66; Household #247.
Listed as John Asbury; age 45; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; machine man in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
John Asbury; age 52; widowed; born in Logan, WV; living at Isaban, WV; married on 12 May 1948 in
Welch, WV; Virginia Boyd Blankenship; age 47; widow; born in Floyd Co, KY; living at Isaban, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 019550; WV Archives Web Site.
John Asbury; age 77; born 11 Jun 1894 in WV; widowed; miner; served in WW I; SS #236-10-4556;
living at Avondale, WV; son of Kirk and Julia (Hale) Asbury.; died 30 Dec 1971 in Doctors Memorial
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to cardio-respiratory failure caused by carcinoma of lung; buried 2 Jan
1972 in Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by gabby; 26 Nov 2015; maintained by David Hayes.
" John B Asbury
Birth 11 Jun 1893
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Dec 1971 (aged 78)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 414; WV Archives Web Site.
John Asbury; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Kirk
and Julia; married on 4 Jul 1918 at Garland, WV; Lydia Stanley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bart and Julia.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon, WV; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Image 56 of 89; Family #5/6.
Listed as Nettie Asbury; age 29; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, John Asbury.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page 1154A;
Image 31 of 66; Household #247.
Listed as Lydia Asbury; age 30; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; absent; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John Asbury.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #15937; WV Archives Web Site.
Liddie Bell Asbury; age 43; born 30 Jun 1900 in Coalwood, WV; married; wife of John Asbury;
housewife; daughter of Bart and Julia Ann (Coleman) Stanley; died 19 oct 1943 in Isaban, WV; due
to coronary occlusion; left (of) heart failure; buried 22 Oct 1943 in Short(ridge) Cemetery, Garland,
WV; informant, John Asbury, Isaban, WV
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Lydia Bell “Liddie” Stanley Asbury
Birth 30 Jun 1900
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 1943 (aged 43)
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939101"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon, WV; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Image 56 of 89; Family #5/6.
Listed as Robert Asbury; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John Asbury.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page 1154A;
Image 31 of 66; Household #247.
Listed as Robert Asbury; age 14; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Asbury.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon, WV; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 58A;
Image 56 of 89; Family #5/6.
Listed as Mason Asbury; age2 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Asbury.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page 1154A;
Image 31 of 66; Household #247.
Listed as Mason Asbury; age 12; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Asbury.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 27 Apr 1940; Page 1154A;
Image 31 of 66; Household #247.
Listed as Ernest Asbury; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Asbury.
1. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy B. Hilmadullar
Marriage Date: 6 Aug 1960
Spouse: Philistine Acosta
Marriage Location: Cook County, IL
Marriage license: {F3C551FC-61BF-4E0C-8D3A-DD9FD7A796B8}
File Number: 2578468
Archive Collection Name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Marriages)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jeanene Helmandollar Dotson; 22 Nov 2014.
"Roy Britton Helmandollar
Birth 21 Apr 1932
Death 30 Oct 1987 (aged 55)
Burial
Four Pole Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 139080045"
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District: Omar; E.D. 23-30; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page 594B;
Image 16 of 40; Household #128.
Listed as Philestine Acosta; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; married; in household of father,
Marcus R. Acosta.
2. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy B. Hilmadullar
Marriage Date: 6 Aug 1960
Spouse: Philistine Acosta
Marriage Location: Cook County, IL
Marriage license: {F3C551FC-61BF-4E0C-8D3A-DD9FD7A796B8}
File Number: 2578468
Archive Collection Name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Marriages)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Philistine Helmandollar, 77, of Princeton, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 4, 2017, at her home after a short illness."Philistine was born April 21, 1940, in Omar, WV, a daughter of the late Marcus R. and Eatheleen Asbury Acosta.
"In addition to her parents Philistine was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Helmandollar, an infant son, Neil Helmandollar, a granddaughter Chelsea Shentel Steele and a brother, Marcus R. Acosta Jr. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, and a loving proud mawmaw of ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
"Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Dewayne (Beardog) and Veronica Helmandollar of Lerona, WV and Roy Dean (Dino) Helmandollar and Krystle of Princeton, WV; two daughters, Jeanene and Larry Dotson of Iaeger, WV and Twila and Herbert Steele of Mohawk, WV; ten grandchildren, Brenton and Samantha Helmandollar of Lerona, Andrew and Ashley Mullins of Huff Creek, Sasha M. Dotson of Iaeger, WV, Zakary Dotson of Iaeger, Roy Dean (DJ) Helmandollar Jr. of Princeton, WV, Dakota Helmandollar of Bluefield VA, LaCosta Steele of Panther, Corey Steele of Huntington, WV, Miracle Steele of Mohawk, WV, William (Billy Joe) George of Canada; four great grandchildren, Brynlee Dawn Helmandollar, Ameila Jayde Mullins, Braxton Gabe Steele, Shentel Hope Steele; one sister, Jessie Johnson of Mt. Holly, NC; and three half brothers, Charles Acosta and Katy of TX, Allen Acosta of North Carolina and Manuel Acosta of Panther, WV.
" Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Stephen Dobbs and Reverend Adam Wheeler officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Four Pole Cemetery at Isaban, WV...."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 5 Dec 2017.
" Philistine Acosta Helmandollar
Birth 21 Apr 1940
Omar, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Dec 2017 (aged 77)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Four Pole Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 185717252"
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence D. Brooks; born 6 Sep 1925; living at Cartlett Road, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virginia L. Brooks; born 27 May 1924; living at Cartlett Road, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Virginia L. Brooks, age 89, of Bartley, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 29, 2013, at Golden Harvest Long Term Care in Welch Community Hospital. Born May 27, 1924, in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Nora Baldwin Davis.
"She was a resident of Bartley the greater part of her life and she was of the Protestant Faith.
"Preceded in death by in addition to her parents; her husband Clarence D. Brooks of Bartley; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandson.
"Survivors include three daughters, Patricia McClanahan of Oakvale, WV, Drema Akers and husband William of Bradshaw, WV, Alma (Twynkle) Wheeler and husband John of Bartley; two brothers, Glenn Davis and wife Bernice and Gene Davis and wife Jane all of Elizabethton, TN; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Reverend John Wheeler, officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens on the Tazewell road in Bluefield, Virginia...."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B; Family #246.
Listed as Ira Workman; age 39; born in KY; married twice, last time for 13 yrs; railroad laborer;
head of household.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lone Jac & Johnnycake Precinct; taken on 11
Mar 1920; Page 247A; Family #241.
Listed as Iry Workman; age 45; born in VA; laborer on public road; head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 200A;
Family #459/465.
Listed as NormanTrent; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey J. Trent.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Trent; age 24; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on 18
Jan 1947 at North Spring, WV; Elzadi Grace Cook; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
with consent of Mossie Cook, mother of Elzadi Grace Cook.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 001494; Ancestry.com Website.
Norman Trent; age 49; born 2 Aug 1922 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Box 305, Iaeger, WV; son of Dewey and Rebecca (Walker) Trent; married on
7 Jan 1972 in Grundy, VA; Imogene Workman; age 42; born 9 Dec 1927 in KY; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 41, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Ira and Lydia (Hatfield)
Workman.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Norman Trent; born 2 Aug 1922; died in Aug 1897; last residence, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV;
SS#236-28-8002; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Dewey Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Adventure Rider; 30 Jun 2018.
" Norman Trent
Birth 2 Aug 1922
Death 19 Aug 1987 (aged 65)
Burial
Trent Cemetery
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191026998 "
Additional Information Posted:
"Born August 2, 1922 in Mohawk, Mr. Trent was a son of the late Dewey Trent Sr. and Rebecca Walker Trent. He was affiliated with the Holiness faith, was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army, and member of the VFW Post 7657 of Bradshaw. He was retired miner and member of UMWA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and one daughter.
Survivors in crude his wife Imogene Workman Trent of the Home. three daughters, Mrs. Brian (Linda Faye) Gilligan of Woodbridge, VA, Mrs. Mark (Dorothy) Mitchell Morgantown NC, and Miss Marilyn Trent of Hickory, NC, three brothers, Fred Trent of Princeton, Graham Trent of Somerset Oh, and dewey Trent Jr. of Iaeger; one sister, Brookie Trent of Long Pole; and two grandchildren."
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Trent; age 24; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on 18
Jan 1947 at North Spring, WV; Elzadi Grace Cook; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
with consent of Mossie Cook, mother of Elzadi Grace Cook.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 012104; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Sherry Dianne Trent; age 16; born 7 Dec 1952 in WV; high school student; living at Long Pole,
WV; daughter of Norman and Elzada (Cook) Trent; died 14 Aug 1969 at Long Pole, WV;
accidental drowning; fell in stream; buried 17 Aug 1959 in Trent Cemetery, Long Pole, WV;
informant, Norman Trent, Long Pole, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Norman Trent, Miner"; Article;
Page 249; submitted by Brookie Trentm HCR 60, Box 305, Iaeger, WV 24844.