1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 458; WV Archives Web Site.
Melvin Bolden; age 24; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
15 Mar 1962 at Marytown, WV; Betty Jo. Mills; age 23; born at Davy, WV; single; living at
Twin Branch, WV.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Melvin Bolden; born 21 Jul 1937; living at PO Box 234, Twin Branch, WV 24828.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 458; WV Archives Web Site.
Melvin Bolden; age 24; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
15 Mar 1962 at Marytown, WV; Betty Jo. Mills; age 23; born at Davy, WV; single; living at
Twin Branch, WV.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty J. Bolden; born 27 Aug 1938; living at PO Box 532, Davy, WV 24848 in 1993.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melvin Bolden Jr., age 39, of Twin Branch, WV, passed away Sunday July 21, 2013 , at his residence. Born August 28, 1973, in Welch, WV, He was the son of Melvin Bolden Sr and the late Betty Mills Bolden of Davy. "He was a resident of Twin Branch the greater part of his life. He was a graduate of Mount View High School and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Betty Mills Bolden "Survivors include his father, Melvin Bolden Sr. of Davy; one son, Derick Bolden of Welch WV. Four brothers; Gary Bolden of Bluefield, WV, Ronald Bolden and Gary Bolden both of Twin Branch WV, and Danny Bolden of Thorpe WV. "Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 12 noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV with Pastor Stephen Walker, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Bevill; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son
of George and Jane; married on 17 Feb 1937 at Avondale, WV; Irene Waldron; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Guy and Ellie.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Bevill; born 11 Feb 1913; living at PO Box 123, Avondale, WV 24811.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Family #113/113.
Listed as Reena Waldron; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Harman
Waldron.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 255B;
Family #249/255.
Listed as Rena Waldron; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Guy Harman Waldron.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Bevill; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son
of George and Jane; married on 17 Feb 1937 at Avondale, WV; Irene Waldron; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Guy and Ellie.
4, Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Irena Waldron Beville [Irene Bevill] [Irena Waldron Waldron]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 6 Feb 1917
Birth Place Bradshaw Med, West Virginia
Death Date 6 Apr 1997
Father Guy F Waldron
Mother Ella Preece
SSN 236580599
Notes May 1955: Name listed as IRENA WALDRON BEVILLE;
29 Apr 1997: Name listed as IRENE BEVILL"
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred H. Bevill; born 21 Sep 1942; living at PO Box 123, Avondale, WV 24811.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #37720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Harlow Bevill; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; carpenter; living in
Avondale, WV; son of Richard Columbus and Irene (Waldron) Bevill; married on 18 Nov 1964 in
Grundy, VA; Lorrine Kay Jones; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
housework; living in Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie Ellis and Lettie Marie (Hale) Jones.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fred Harlow Bevill
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 27
Birth Date 21 Sep 1942
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 31 Dec 1969
Marriage Place Grundy Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Richard Columbus Bevill
Mother Irene Ethel Waldron
Spouse Margaret Fay Blankenship
Certificate Number 1969050085"
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Fred Harlow Bevill, 70, of Grundy, VA, formally of Avondale, WV, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV following a short illness. "Harlow was born September 21, 1942, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Richard and Irene Waldron Bevill, he was a carpenter, and a veteran of the U.S. army. "Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kimberly Justice of Isaban, WV; 2 grandsons Austin Justice of Horse Creek, WV and Eli Birchfield of Isaban, WV; 3 sisters, Virginia Stinson of Grundy, VA, Delores Phillips, of Grundy, VA and Barbara Childress of Grundy, VA; 3 brothers Ed Bevill of Avondale, WV, Norman Bevill of Germantown, NC and Hubert Bevill of Sandy Ridge, NC; several nieces and nephews and one special nephew, Mark Bevill of Avondale, WV: honorary brother-in-law, Ray Jones of Lake Lure, NC. "Following Harlow’s Wishes he will be cremated, a memorial service will be held at the Avondale Christian Church in Avondale, WV, Monday, July 22, 2013 at 6 P.M. with Reverend Ralph Steele officiating...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Margaret Fay Blankenship
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 17
Birth Date 22 Jun 1952
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 31 Dec 1969
Marriage Place Grundy Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Troy Blankenship
Mother Doria Hurley
Spouse Fred Harlow Bevill
Certificate Number 1969050085"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death certificate #5757; WV Archives Web Site.
George Bevell; age 43 yrs, 6 mons; born 24 Oct 1879 in KY; married; living at Wilmore, WV;
coal miner for Wilmore Poca; son of Scott and Sidney (Alexander) Bevill; died 24 Apr 1923 in
the Welch Hospital, Welch, WV; from compound fracture of skull (cause not listed); buried
26 Apr 1923 at Welch, WV; informant, Jane Bevill, Wilmore, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death certificate #11645; WV Archives Web Site.
Jane Bevill; age 65; born 1 Apr 1882 in Little Rock, AR; widow; living at Avondale, WV; daughter
of George Mayfield and unknown mother; died 28 Aug 1947 at Avondale, WV; from (not listed);
buried 31 Aug 1947 in Mullins Cemetery, Crane Creek, WV; informant, Richard Bevill, Avondale,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 405; WV Archives Web Site.
George Bevill, Jr; born 22 Dec 1917 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Avondale, WV; son of
George and Jane; married on 1 Nov 1938 at Avondale, WV; Lucille Hale; born 23 Aug 1920
in Russell Co, VA; daughter of Lon and Ida.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 405; WV Archives Web Site.
George Bevill, Jr; born 22 Dec 1917 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Avondale, WV; son of
George and Jane; married on 1 Nov 1938 at Avondale, WV; Lucille Hale; born 23 Aug 1920
in Russell Co, VA; daughter of Lon and Ida.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Ray Bevill; age 19; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; married on 5 Dec 1959
at Avondale, WV; Jackie Gwendolyn Addair; age 20; born at Lex, WV; single; living at
Avondale, WV; with consent of Richard and Irene Bevill, parents of Norman Ray Bevill; and
Leo and Katherine Addair, parents of Jackie Gewendolyn Addair.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Ray Bevill; age 19; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; married on 5 Dec 1959
at Avondale, WV; Jackie Gwendolyn Addair; age 20; born at Lex, WV; single; living at
Avondale, WV; with consent of Richard and Irene Bevill, parents of Norman Ray Bevill; and
Leo and Katherine Addair, parents of Jackie Gewendolyn Addair.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie G. Addair; born on 31 Jul 1939; living at Fairfield, FL 32634 in 1981.
1. Johnson Co, TN; Delayed Birth Certificate; #D-379506; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Baxter R. Stone; born 17 Aug 1897 in Johnson Co, TN; living at Elbert, WV; parents, Ken and
Laura (Johnson) Stone; issued 26 Jul 1951.
2. Russell Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #227; 24 Aug 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Baxter Stone, age 21; born 17 Aug 1897 in Mountain City, TN; living at Dante, VA; employed
by Clinchfield Coal Corp, Dante, VA; nearest relative, Annie Stone, wife, Vaughtville, TN; tall
with slender build; Black eyes and Black hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 24A; Image 21
of 56; Family #43/43.
Listed as Baxter Stone; age 22; born in TN; married; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96A; Image
53 of 78; Family #470/475.
Listed as Baxter Stone; age 32; born in TN; married at 20; safety man in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co; WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page
141A; Image 5 of 28; Household #32.
Listed as Baxter Stone; age 42; born in TN; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; machinist for coal mine; head of household.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Baxter Stone; born 17 Aug 1897; died in Aug 1984; last residence, Hampton, Henry Co, GA;
SS#235-09-1768; card issued in WV before 1951.
7. Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate #012948; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Baxter Stone; age 86; living in Clayton Co, GA; died 22 Apr 1984
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 24A; Image 21
of 56; Family #43/43.
Listed as Annie Stone; age 21; born in TN; married; in household of husband, Baxter R. Stone.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96A; Image
53 of 78; Family #470/475.
Listed as Annie Stone; age 29; born in TN; married at 17; in household of husband, Baxter R.
Stone.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co; WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page
141A; Image 5 of 28; Household #32.
Listed as Anna Stone; age 40; born in TN; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Baxter R. Stone.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Annie Stone; born 30 May 1899; died 9 Jul 1991; last residence, Hampton, Henry Co, GA;
SS#257-08-1113; card issued in GA in 1973.
5. Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate #025581; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Annie M. Stone; age 91; living in Clayton Co, GA; died 9 Jul 1991.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 24A; Image 21
of 56; Family #43/43.
Listed as Ruth Stone; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Baxter R. Stone.
1. 1910 Census, Johnson Co, TN; Civil District 2; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 40B; Image25 of 36;
Family #____.
Listed as Thomas Gentry; age 45; born in TN; married once for 16 yrs; railroad laborer; head of
household.
1. 1880 Census, Johnson Co, TN; 7th and 8th Civil Districts; taken on 5 Jun 1880; Page 76C;
Image 1of 18; Family #56/61.
Listed as Mary E. Shupe; age 8; born in TN; in household of father, Daniel D. Shupe.
2. 1910 Census, Johnson Co, TN; Civil District 2; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 40B; Image25 of 36;
Family #____.
Listed as Mollie Gentry; age 35; born in TN; married once for 16 yrs; 7 children, 5 living; in
household of husband, Thomas Gentry.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel S. Smith; age 37; born in Hamilton Co, OH; single; carpenter; living at Filbert, WV;
married on 5 Aug 1916 at Welch, WV; Mary E. Gentry; age 35; born in Johnson Co, TN; widow;
daughter of Daniel and Adelia Shupe.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 130B;
Family #189/195.
Listed as Mollie Gentry; age 50; born in TN; widow; in household of son, Frank Gentry.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13831; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Mollie Gentry; age estimated 55; born in TN; widow; wife of Thomas Gentry; living at
Pageton, WV with son; daughter of Daniel and Delia (Smith) Shupe; died 22 Oct 1930 at
Pageton, WV; from valvular heart disease with acute nephritis; buried 24 Oct 1930 at Pageton,
WV; informant, Frank Gentry, Pageton, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Johnson Co, TN; Civil District 2; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 40B; Image25 of 36;
Family #____.
Listed as Charlie Gentry; age 14; born in TN; in household of father, Thomas Gentry.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Peerless Precinct; taken on 7 Jan 1920;
Page 31A; Image 7 of 29; Family #45/46.
Listed as Frank Gentry; age 22; born in TN; single; timberman in coal mine; in household of
brother, Hugh Gentry.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Pageton; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 130B;
Family #189/195.
Listed as Frank Gentry; age 32; born in TN; single; track layer in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Peerless Precinct; taken on 7 Jan 1920;
Page 31A; Image 7 of 29; Family #45/46.
Listed as Ray Gentry; age 17; born in TN; single; brakeman in coal mine; in household of
brother, Hugh Gentry.
1. 1910 Census, Johnson Co, TN; Civil District 2; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 40B; Image25 of 36;
Family #____.
Listed as Bell Gentry; age 2; born in TN; in household of father, Thomas Gentry.