1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter M. Scott, Sr; age 61; born in Jfferson, NC; divorced; living at Gary, WV; son of James
M. and Sarah M. Scott; married on 10 Oct 1950 at Pineville, WV; Bessie Tolliver; age 37; born
and living at Wolf Pen, WV; daughter of John and Mary (Sizemore) Smith.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 017291; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter McDonald Scott; age 69; born 4 Apr 1889 in NC; married; coal miner; living at Pineville,
WV; son of James M. and Sarah (Marphew) Scott; died 28 oct 1958 at his home in Pineville, WV;
from a coronary occlusion due to embolism; buried 30 Oct 1958 in Morgan Cemetery, Centerville,
WV; informant, Bessie Scott, Pineville, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page 198A;
Image 5 of 16; Family #43/43.
Listed as Bessie Smith; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Smith.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 161B; Image
36 of 40; Family #102/102.
Listed as Bessie Smith; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of father, John L. Smith.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter E. Tolliver; age 28; born at Cabin Creek, WV; living at Sophia, WV; married on 22 Jun
1934 at Mullens, WV; Bessie Smith; age 21; born on Indian Creek, WV; living at Helen, WV.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter M. Scott, Sr; age 61; born in Jfferson, NC; divorced; living at Gary, WV; son of James
M. and Sarah M. Scott; married on 10 Oct 1950 at Pineville, WV; Bessie Tolliver; age 37; born
and living at Wolf Pen, WV; daughter of John and Mary (Sizemore) Smith.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 013538; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Bessie Lillie Scott; age 48; born 4 Apr 1914 in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; housewife; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of John L. and Mary L. (Sizemore) Smith; died 2 Sep 1962 in Wyoming
General Hospital, Mullens, WV; from multiple internal injuries from being struck by automobile
on highway; buried 5 Sep 1962 in Morgan Cemetery, Centerville, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page 198A;
Image 5 of 16; Family #43/43.
Listed as Andrew J. Smith; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Smith.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 161B; Image
36 of 40; Family #102/102.
Listed as Andrew J. Smith; age 13; born in WV; in housaehold of father, John L. Smith.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 13 May 1940; Page 140A;
Image 61 of 65; Household #491.
Listed as Andrew Smith; age 23; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of mother, Mary L. Sizemore Smith.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Smith; age 26; born in WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 15 May 1943 at
Welch, WV; Billie Coen; age 21; born in Johnson City, TN; single; living at Welch, WV.
5. US Public Records; LDS Web Site.
Andrew J. Smith; born 8 Jun 1916; living at PO Box 47, Pineville, WV from 1 Dec 1984 to
1 Jan 1998.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Smith; age 26; born in WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 15 May 1943 at
Welch, WV; Billie Coen; age 21; born in Johnson City, TN; single; living at Welch, WV.
2. US Public Records; LDS Web Site.
Billie Louise Smith; born 23 May 1923; living at PO Box 47, Pineville, WV from 1 Dec 1984 to
25 Mar 2008..
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #61.
Listed as Walter E. Toliver; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Toliver.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Mullens, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 211A,
Familty #178.
Listed as Walter Toliver, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Toliver.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter E. Tolliver; age 28; born at Cabin Creek, WV; living at Sophia, WV; married on 22 Jun
1934 at Mullens, WV; Bessie Smith; age 21; born on Indian Creek, WV; living at Helen, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 13/15 Jan 1920; Page 198A;
Image 5 of 16; Family #43/43.
Listed as Bessie Smith; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Smith.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 161B; Image
36 of 40; Family #102/102.
Listed as Bessie Smith; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of father, John L. Smith.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter E. Tolliver; age 28; born at Cabin Creek, WV; living at Sophia, WV; married on 22 Jun
1934 at Mullens, WV; Bessie Smith; age 21; born on Indian Creek, WV; living at Helen, WV.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter M. Scott, Sr; age 61; born in Jfferson, NC; divorced; living at Gary, WV; son of James
M. and Sarah M. Scott; married on 10 Oct 1950 at Pineville, WV; Bessie Tolliver; age 37; born
and living at Wolf Pen, WV; daughter of John and Mary (Sizemore) Smith.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 013538; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Bessie Lillie Scott; age 48; born 4 Apr 1914 in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; housewife; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of John L. and Mary L. (Sizemore) Smith; died 2 Sep 1962 in Wyoming
General Hospital, Mullens, WV; from multiple internal injuries from being struck by automobile
on highway; buried 5 Sep 1962 in Morgan Cemetery, Centerville, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Mulberry District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 110A, Family #161.
Listed as Zelma Roop, age 6, born in NC, in household of father, Barney C. Roope.
2. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; E.D. 97-15; Taken on 2 May 1940; Page 225A;
Household #207.
Listed as Zelma Roop; age 16; born in NC; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Barney C. Roope.
3. NC Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
Zelma Irene Brown; born 27 Jun 1923 in Wilkes Co, NC; married; wife of Robert L. Brown;
sales clerk; living at Rt.6 Box 415; North Wilkesboro, NC; daughter of Barney and Margaret (Higgins)
Roope; died 25 Nov 1982 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC; buried 28 Nov 1982 in Mountlawn
Memorial Park.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 4 Jun 1900; Page 121A;
Family #23/23.
Listed as Sam Chambers; age 20; born in 1880 in NC; single; coal miner; in household of father,
James E. Chambers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Chambers; age 25; born in Sarah (sic, Surry) Co, NC; single; miner; lving at Hallsville, WV;
son of J.E. and Elizabeth; married on 26 Jul 1904 at Sam Chamber's residence; Annie Collins;
age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of ______.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 235A;
Image 15 of 37; Family #150/153.
Listed as Sam C. Chambers; age 39; born in NC; married; coal miner; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Chambers; age 25; born in Sarah (sic, Surry) Co, NC; single; miner; lving at Hallsville, WV;
son of J.E. and Elizabeth; married on 26 Jul 1904 at Sam Chamber's residence; Annie Collins;
age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of ______.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 235A;
Image 15 of 37; Family #150/153.
Listed as Annie Chambers; age 37; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Sam C. Chambers.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 235A;
Image 15 of 37; Family #150/153.
Listed as James E. Chambers; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Sam C. Chambers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7485; WV Archives Web Site.
Jim Chambers; age 50; born 18 Mar 1905 in Davy, WV; married; auto repairman; living at Davy, WV;
son of S.C. and Mrs. Willard Stilwell; died 14 Jun 1955 at Davy, WV; from a coronary thrombosis;
buried 17 Jun 1955 in Morgan Cemetery; informant, Charlie Chambers.
3. Morgan Cemetery, Davy, WV; Census by Rev Jime Mullins; McDowell Co, WV Genealogy Web Site.
James E. Chambers; born 18 Mar 1904 (sic, 1905); died 14 Jun 1955; buried here.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 357; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Swinney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Berwind, WV; son of
Elmer and Mary Swinney; was issued a license to marry on 25 Jul 1921 in Mingo Co, WV; Stella
Cline; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Mike and Edie Cline; no return by a
minister.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rock Lick District, taken on 18 May 1910, Page 185B, Family #506.
Listed as Stella Cline, age 4, born in VA, in household of mother, Eda Bailey Cline.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rock Lick District, taken on 20 Jan 1920, Page 154B, Family #346.
Listed as Stella Cline, age 14, born in VA, in household of mother, Eda Bailey Cline.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 357; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Swinney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Berwind, WV; son of
Elmer and Mary Swinney; was issued a license to marry on 25 Jul 1921 in Mingo Co, WV; Stella
Cline; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Mike and Edie Cline; no return by a
minister.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marion "Tony" Cline, 75, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Raleigh
General Hospital. He was born on April 18, 1945 in Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Keith Harold and
Nita Maude Conley Cline. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his
parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Cline and Roger Cline; mother and father in
law, Vern and Mary Short; and niece Meagen Goodman. Those left to cherish his memory include his
loving wife, Carolyn Sue Short Cline; son, Shane Cline of Clear Fork, WV; two sister in laws, Judy Cline
of Pineville and Wilma Cline of Lynco; brother in law, Charles (Gail Pritt) Short of Oceana; nieces and
nephews, Brandy Cline, Steve Cline, Jennifer Goodman, Beckey Castle, Brad Short, Kathy Short, Alicia
Bladi-Mosvi, and Craig Short; and host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm
on Wednesday, February 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor
Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Vern and Mary Short Cemetery, Elk
Lick, WV. The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); page 224; WV Archives Website.
Jack Short; age 21; born and living at Clearfork, WV; single; son of Tommy and Ada Short; married
on 15 Oct 1961 at Mullens, WV; Wilma Short; age 21; born and living at Clearfork, WV; single;
daughter of Vern and Mary Short.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jackie D. "Jack" Short, 78, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away on August 30, 2020. Jack was born in Clear Fork,
WV. He was the son of the late Tommie and Adda Marie Short. Jack married his loving wife, Wilma Lee Short, in
October 1961. They spent nearly 59 great years together. They were blessed in raising two sons, John and
Tommy. He was a caring husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family above all else. Spending time
together brought him great joy, especially in building the “Hunting Cabin” with his sons, nephew and close
friends. He was a man with a heart of gold, especially for his family. Jack graduated from Oceana High School in
1960. He later received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from the
University of Maryland, University College. As his sons were growing up, he was an active leader in their Cub
Scout troops. He was a member of the Maryland State Grange and River View Grange for over 40 years. He
served as master of ceremonies annually for the St. Mary’s County Fair Baby Show that was sponsored by the
Grange. Jack loved to play softball, and when he could no longer play, he actively attended his granddaughters’
softball games. He could also easily be found throughout the year attending his grandkids other various sports.
Jack took great pride in his garden, he looked forward to the warm weather every winter. He loved his annual
hunting trips back to West Virginia. Jack was truly a one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed by all that knew
him. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by Mary Margaret (Susie) Cook, whom he considered a
sister. Survivors include his loving wife, Wilma; his sister, Annetta Argabright; two sons, John (Ashley) and
Tommy (Elaine); 5 grandchildren, Jackie, Taylor, Jenna, John, and James; and a host of nieces, nephews and
other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday September 6th at the Vern &
Mary Short Family Cemetery on Elk Lick Rd, located in Clearfork, WV. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to: A Community That Shares (ACTS), PO Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); page 224; WV Archives Website.
Jack Short; age 21; born and living at Clearfork, WV; single; son of Tommy and Ada Short; married
on 15 Oct 1961 at Mullens, WV; Wilma Short; age 21; born and living at Clearfork, WV; single;
daughter of Vern and Mary Short.