1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Andrew Reed; age 12; born in WV; in household of father John M. Reed.
2. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1889); Page___; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Jackson Reed; age 21; born and living in Monroe Co, WV; married on 26 Sep 1889 at Mr.
Woods; Alice Woods; age 18; born in Summers Co, WV; living in Monroe Co, WV.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1899); Page 100; Line # 174; WV Archives Web Site.
A.J. Reed; age 30; born in Monroe Co, WV; widowed; labore; son of J.M. and S.C.; married on
10 Oct 1899 in Mercer Co, WV; Mattie J. Melvin; age 24; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single;
daughter of N. and Ann.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForum; Posted by B. Reed; 11 Dec 2013.
"I am seeking any information concerning a Martha "Mattie" Melvin (bc 1874, Mercer Co., WV; d Oct, 1923, Mercer Co., WV), who was married in Mercer Co., WV in October, 1899 to Andrew Jackson “Jack” Reed (b June, 1868; Monroe Co., WV; dc 1907-09~ possibly McDowell, Summers or WYOMING Co.,WV). This was Jack's second marriage, as his first wife (Alice Woods ; bc 1871, Summers Co., WV; d Oct, 1898), who bore him four children (Johnny, Jimmy, Nellie and Betty), apparently died due to complications of childbirth in 1898. As for Mattie's marriage to Jack, she apparently had at least two children by him : Andrew (aka “Earl”?; born May, 1905, McDowell Co., WV; d 1954, near Austin, TX), and Della Ray Reed (b June 4, 1908 or 1909, WYOMING Co., WV; d Feb 20, 1917, Springton, Mercer Co., WV)."As a side note, Mattie was apparently the daughter of Napolean Bonaparte Melvin (bc 1852; Mercer Co., WV) and Annie Carr (b July 25, 1857, Oakvale, WV; d Jan 2, 1934, Matoaka, Mercer Co.,WV), and among her siblings were brothers Samuel “Doss” Melvin (c 1885- 1968) and “Poley” Melvin (1890 – 1967) – both of Mercer Co., WV, as well..."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1899); Page 100; Line # 174; WV Archives Web Site.
A.J. Reed; age 30; born in Monroe Co, WV; widowed; labore; son of J.M. and S.C.; married on
10 Oct 1899 in Mercer Co, WV; Mattie J. Melvin; age 24; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single;
daughter of N. and Ann.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page __; Line #20; WV Archives Web Site.
Mattie Jane Reed; age 47; married; housewife; died 13 Oct 1923 at Princeton, WV; from
arieter (sp?).
3. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForum; Posted by B. Reed; 11 Dec 2013.
"I am seeking any information concerning a Martha "Mattie" Melvin (bc 1874, Mercer Co., WV; d Oct, 1923, Mercer Co., WV), who was married in Mercer Co., WV in October, 1899 to Andrew Jackson “Jack” Reed (b June, 1868; Monroe Co., WV; dc 1907-09~ possibly McDowell, Summers or WYOMING Co.,WV). This was Jack's second marriage, as his first wife (Alice Woods ; bc 1871, Summers Co., WV; d Oct, 1898), who bore him four children (Johnny, Jimmy, Nellie and Betty), apparently died due to complications of childbirth in 1898. As for Mattie's marriage to Jack, she apparently had at least two children by him : Andrew (aka “Earl”?; born May, 1905, McDowell Co., WV; d 1954, near Austin, TX), and Della Ray Reed (b June 4, 1908 or 1909, WYOMING Co., WV; d Feb 20, 1917, Springton, Mercer Co., WV)."As a side note, Mattie was apparently the daughter of Napolean Bonaparte Melvin (bc 1852; Mercer Co., WV) and Annie Carr (b July 25, 1857, Oakvale, WV; d Jan 2, 1934, Matoaka, Mercer Co.,WV), and among her siblings were brothers Samuel “Doss” Melvin (c 1885- 1968) and “Poley” Melvin (1890 - 1967) - both of Mercer Co., WV, as well..."
1. Travis Co, TX; Death Certificate #63740; LDS Web Site.
Jack Andrew Reid, Jr; age 49 yrs, 6 mons, 22 days; born 17 May 1905 in WV; married;
lumberyard manager; living at 818 Aaron Place, Terrell Wells, Bexar Co, TX; served in armed
forces; son of Jank Andrew and Metta (Melvin) Reid, Sr; died 9 Dec 1954 at 1410 Riverside
Drive, Austin, TX; from a self inflicted 30-30 rife gunshot wound; suicide; 4:30 pm, 9 Dec 1954;
body removed on 9 Dec 1954 for burieal in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX;
informant, Mrs. Joseph W. Dotson.
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as John Reed; age 40; born in VA; married; miller; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Sofa Reed; age 31; born in VA; married; in household of husband, John M. Reed.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #130; WV Archives Web Site.
Sophia C. Reid; age 83 yrs, 5 mons, 22 days; born 28 May 1936 in VA; married; daughter of
Joshaway and Pauly Underwood; died 20 Nov 1919 at Princeton, WV; from nephritis and
endocarditis; buried 21 Nov 1919 in Monroe Co, WV
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Joshua Reed; age 10; born in WV; in household of father John M. Reed.
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Mary Reed; age 8; born in WV; in household of father John M. Reed.
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Elkaney Reed; age 6; born in WV; in household of father John M. Reed.
1. 1880 Census, Monroe Co, WV; Peterstown; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 360A; Image 5 of 5;
Family #317/333.
Listed as Josie Reed; age 3; born in WV; in household of father John M. Reed.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForm; Genealogy.com; submitted by Janice McCoury; 12 Aug 2013.
"I don't know where to turn, or who to call, maybe someone could help. My Mother, Helen Pauline McKinney-Crawford, was born 2/27/1925, in Herndon. I have her birth certificate that lists Fred Wade as her father; mother is Nevadie McKinney. She was born out of wedlock, and was raised by her Grandmother, Virginia McKinney. I would like to know where in Herndon was she born and since her Mother, Nevadie was a school teacher, I imagine it was not looked on as favorable."Where would I find out this info, or is anyone able to look at court records for her birth, or newspapers from 1925?
"I live in Rochester Hills Michigan, I am her oldest daughter, she is deceased-2009. We started in 1992 looking for her Father, but are unsure if the birth certificate is even correct...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1907); Page 141; Line #28; WV Archives Web Site.
Nevada McKinney; born 12 Jul 1907 in Barkers Ridge District, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Rile
and Betty McKinney; delivered by V.V. Cunningham, midwife.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #241.
Listed as Nevada McKinney, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James R. McKinney.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge Distriict; Herndon; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page
166B; Image 4 of 40; Family #35/36.
Listed as Nevada McKinney; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James R. McKinney.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 177B;
Family #96.
Listed as Nevada McKinney; age 22; born in WV; school teacher; in household of mother Virginia
Lambert McKinney.
5. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Estil G. Hazelwood; age 40; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Mullens, WV; married on 5 Sep 1936
at Mabscott, WV (in Raleigh Co); Nevadie L. McKinney; age 29; born in Mercer Co, WV
(sic, Wyoming Co, WV).
6. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10B; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 257B; Image 4 of 34; Household #29.
Listed as Mevadie Hazelwood; age 32; born in WV; married; 2 yrs colledge education; lived in
Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; in household of husband, Estil G.
Hazelwood.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nevadie M. Hazelwood; born 12 Jul 1907; died 23 Sep 1990; last residence, 23185 Williamsburg,
James City, VA; SS#223-54-8880; card issued in VA in 1957-1958.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForm; Genealogy.com; submitted by Janice McCoury; 12 Aug 2013.
"I don't know where to turn, or who to call, maybe someone could help. My Mother, Helen Pauline McKinney-Crawford, was born 2/27/1925, in Herndon. I have her birth certificate that lists Fred Wade as her father; mother is Nevadie McKinney. She was born out of wedlock, and was raised by her Grandmother, Virginia McKinney. I would like to know where in Herndon was she born and since her Mother, Nevadie was a school teacher, I imagine it was not looked on as favorable."Where would I find out this info, or is anyone able to look at court records for her birth, or newspapers from 1925?
"I live in Rochester Hills Michigan, I am her oldest daughter, she is deceased-2009. We started in 1992 looking for her Father, but are unsure if the birth certificate is even correct...."
9. McDowell Co, WV; 2014 Queries; McDowell Co, WV Genealogy Web Page; submitted by Janice McCoury; 5 Apr 2014
"My name is Janice McCoury. My Grandmother on my Mother's side was Nevadie McKinney Hazlewood. She was the Principal at Mohawk School in 1930. Any idea where that was? ..."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 177B;
Family #96.
Listed as Ellen McKinney; age 5 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of grandmother Virginia
Lambert McKinney, with mother, Nevada McKinney.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForm; Genealogy.com; submitted by Janice McCoury; 12 Aug 2013.
"I don't know where to turn, or who to call, maybe someone could help. My Mother, Helen Pauline McKinney-Crawford, was born 2/27/1925, in Herndon. I have her birth certificate that lists Fred Wade as her father; mother is Nevadie McKinney. She was born out of wedlock, and was raised by her Grandmother, Virginia McKinney. I would like to know where in Herndon was she born and since her Mother, Nevadie was a school teacher, I imagine it was not looked on as favorable."Where would I find out this info, or is anyone able to look at court records for her birth, or newspapers from 1925?
"I live in Rochester Hills Michigan, I am her oldest daughter, she is deceased-2009. We started in 1992 looking for her Father, but are unsure if the birth certificate is even correct...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 177B;
Family #96.
Listed as Paul McKinney; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of grandmother Virginia
Lambert McKinney, with mother, Nevada McKinney.
1. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Estil G. Hazelwood; age 40; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Mullens, WV; married on 5 Sep 1936
at Mabscott, WV (in Raleigh Co); Nevadie L. McKinney; age 29; born in Mercer Co, WV
(sic, Wyoming Co, WV).
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10B; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 257B; Image 4 of 34; Household #29.
Listed as Estil G. Hazelwood; age 45; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in Raleigh
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; operator of skating rink; head of household.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1907); Page 141; Line #28; WV Archives Web Site.
Nevada McKinney; born 12 Jul 1907 in Barkers Ridge District, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Rile
and Betty McKinney; delivered by V.V. Cunningham, midwife.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #241.
Listed as Nevada McKinney, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James R. McKinney.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge Distriict; Herndon; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page
166B; Image 4 of 40; Family #35/36.
Listed as Nevada McKinney; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James R. McKinney.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 177B;
Family #96.
Listed as Nevada McKinney; age 22; born in WV; school teacher; in household of mother Virginia
Lambert McKinney.
5. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Estil G. Hazelwood; age 40; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Mullens, WV; married on 5 Sep 1936
at Mabscott, WV (in Raleigh Co); Nevadie L. McKinney; age 29; born in Mercer Co, WV
(sic, Wyoming Co, WV).
6. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10B; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 257B; Image 4 of 34; Household #29.
Listed as Mevadie Hazelwood; age 32; born in WV; married; 2 yrs colledge education; lived in
Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; in household of husband, Estil G.
Hazelwood.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nevadie M. Hazelwood; born 12 Jul 1907; died 23 Sep 1990; last residence, 23185 Williamsburg,
James City, VA; SS#223-54-8880; card issued in VA in 1957-1958.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForm; Genealogy.com; submitted by Janice McCoury; 12 Aug 2013.
"I don't know where to turn, or who to call, maybe someone could help. My Mother, Helen Pauline McKinney-Crawford, was born 2/27/1925, in Herndon. I have her birth certificate that lists Fred Wade as her father; mother is Nevadie McKinney. She was born out of wedlock, and was raised by her Grandmother, Virginia McKinney. I would like to know where in Herndon was she born and since her Mother, Nevadie was a school teacher, I imagine it was not looked on as favorable."Where would I find out this info, or is anyone able to look at court records for her birth, or newspapers from 1925?
"I live in Rochester Hills Michigan, I am her oldest daughter, she is deceased-2009. We started in 1992 looking for her Father, but are unsure if the birth certificate is even correct...."
9. McDowell Co, WV; 2014 Queries; McDowell Co, WV Genealogy Web Page; submitted by Janice McCoury; 5 Apr 2014
"My name is Janice McCoury. My Grandmother on my Mother's side was Nevadie McKinney Hazlewood. She was the Principal at Mohawk School in 1930. Any idea where that was? ..."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10B; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 257B; Image 4 of 34; Household #29.
Listed as James E. Hazelwood; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Estil G. Hazelwood.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Maddox; age 45; born in AL; living at Mullens, WV; son of Wash Maddox; married on
22 Nov 1926 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Noel; age 50; born in VA; living at Mullens, WV.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page 254A; Image 39 of 42; Household #395.
Listed as Sherman Maddox; age 62; born in AL; married; Negro; 2nd grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; junk wagon teamster; in household of step-daugther, Janie Early.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate '59 010201; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Mattox (sic, Maddox); age 67 (sic); born in 1892 (sic, Nov 1880) in AL; widowed;
Colored; living at Mullens; son of unknown parents; died 12 Jul 1959 at Mullens, WV; from
medullar failure due to cerebral hemorrhage; buried 15 Jul 1959 in Greenwood Memorial Park,
Beckley, WV; informant, Polly Jeffers, Mullens.
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
George Early; age 30; born in 1855 in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; son of Harriett Early; married
on 12 Aug 1885 in Franklin Co, VA; Phillis Cannaday; age 21; born in 1864 in Franklin Co, VA;
Black; single; daughter of Fleming and Fanny Cannaday.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Maddox; age 45; born in AL; living at Mullens, WV; son of Wash Maddox; married on
22 Nov 1926 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Noel; age 50; born in VA; living at Mullens, WV.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page 254A; Image 39 of 42; Household #395.
Listed as Phyllis Maddox; age 70; born in VA; married; Negro; 2nd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of daugther, Janie Early.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #16969; WV Archives Web Site.
Phyllis Early Maddox; age 100 (sic); born in VA; married; Colored; domestic; living at Mullens, WV;
daughter if Fleming and Fannie Canday; died 25 Oct 1949 at Mullens, WV; from uremia due to
carido-renal-vascular disease and sneility; buried ??? in Nuriva (sp?) Cemetery; informant, Polly
Jeffers.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForum; Genealogy.com; posted by Cassamdrsa Skipper; 18 Jun 2013.
"Searching for information on Phyllis Noel Early-Mattox's (African American/Negro/Black/Mulatto)first and second husband and her parents. She was born abt.1849 Rocky Mount, Va. died 1949 Wyoming, WVa. Her parents are list as Fleming Cannaday and Fannie Cannaday and her 1st husband's last name was Early and her 2nd husband's last name was "Mattox". She had at least 2 children which showed in her obit: Polly Jeffers and Janie Early. Grandchildren: J. Ballard Early, Chicago, Ill. Flossie E. Harris, East Beckley, Eva Dennis and Walter Early of Cleveland, Ohio, Obit show her funeral services at: Robertson & Fogesong which is now called Calfee Funeral Service. Her obit appeared in the Beckley Post Herald 10/27 or 28, 1949. If you can help, please contact me at C_Skipper@msn.com. Thank you. God Bless."
1. 1900 Census, Lee Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Ridge Grove; Gold Hill Village; taken on 18 Jun 1900;
Page 102A; Image 21 of 34; Family #173/178.
Listed as Wash Maddox; age 50; born in Aug 1849 in AL; married less tha a yr; farmer; head of
household; father born in NC; mother in SC.
1. 1900 Census, Lee Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Ridge Grove; Gold Hill Village; taken on 18 Jun 1900;
Page 102A; Image 21 of 34; Family #173/178.
Listed as Chanie Maddox; age 35; born in Jul 1864 in AL; married less tha a yr; no children; in
household of husband, Wash Maddox.
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
George Early; age 30; born in 1855 in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; son of Harriett Early; married
on 12 Aug 1885 in Franklin Co, VA; Phillis Cannaday; age 21; born in 1864 in Franklin Co, VA;
Black; single; daughter of Fleming and Fanny Cannaday.
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
George Early; age 30; born in 1855 in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; son of Harriett Early; married
on 12 Aug 1885 in Franklin Co, VA; Phillis Cannaday; age 21; born in 1864 in Franklin Co, VA;
Black; single; daughter of Fleming and Fanny Cannaday.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Maddox; age 45; born in AL; living at Mullens, WV; son of Wash Maddox; married on
22 Nov 1926 at Mullens, WV; Phyllis Noel; age 50; born in VA; living at Mullens, WV.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page 254A; Image 39 of 42; Household #395.
Listed as Phyllis Maddox; age 70; born in VA; married; Negro; 2nd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of daugther, Janie Early.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #16969; WV Archives Web Site.
Phyllis Early Maddox; age 100 (sic); born in VA; married; Colored; domestic; living at Mullens, WV;
daughter if Fleming and Fannie Canday; died 25 Oct 1949 at Mullens, WV; from uremia due to
carido-renal-vascular disease and sneility; buried ??? in Nuriva (sp?) Cemetery; informant, Polly
Jeffers.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; GenForum; Genealogy.com; posted by Cassamdrsa Skipper; 18 Jun 2013.
"Searching for information on Phyllis Noel Early-Mattox's (African American/Negro/Black/Mulatto)first and second husband and her parents. She was born abt.1849 Rocky Mount, Va. died 1949 Wyoming, WVa. Her parents are list as Fleming Cannaday and Fannie Cannaday and her 1st husband's last name was Early and her 2nd husband's last name was "Mattox". She had at least 2 children which showed in her obit: Polly Jeffers and Janie Early. Grandchildren: J. Ballard Early, Chicago, Ill. Flossie E. Harris, East Beckley, Eva Dennis and Walter Early of Cleveland, Ohio, Obit show her funeral services at: Robertson & Fogesong which is now called Calfee Funeral Service. Her obit appeared in the Beckley Post Herald 10/27 or 28, 1949. If you can help, please contact me at C_Skipper@msn.com. Thank you. God Bless."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page 254A; Image 39 of 42; Household #395.
Listed as Janie Early; age 48; born in VA; divorced; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate 5088; WV Archives Web Site.
Janie Early; age 60 yrs, 3 mons; born 20 Dec 1893 in VA; divorced; Colored; living at Mullens, WV;
daughter of George and Phyllis (Canada) Early; died 20 Mar 1954 at Mullens, WV; from a cerebral
hemorrhage; buried 24 Mar __ in Greenwood Cemetery (Beckley, WV); informant, Mrs. Thomas
Jeffers.
1. 1900 Census, Lee Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Ridge Grove; Gold Hill Village; taken on 18 Jun 1900;
Page 102A; Image 21 of 34; Family #173/178.
Listed as Wash Maddox; age 50; born in Aug 1849 in AL; married less tha a yr; farmer; head of
household; father born in NC; mother in SC.