1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 258; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Curn; age 34; born in Ivanhoe, VA; single; Colored; miner; living at Filbert, WV;
son of Ed and Mary Curn; married on 29 Jan 1925 at Filbert, WV; Elizabeth Glass; age 21;
born in Bessemer, AL; single; daughter of Chester and Kisiah Glass.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 258; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Curn; age 34; born in Ivanhoe, VA; single; Colored; miner; living at Filbert, WV;
son of Ed and Mary Curn; married on 29 Jan 1925 at Filbert, WV; Elizabeth Glass; age 21;
born in Bessemer, AL; single; daughter of Chester and Kisiah Glass.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 209; WV Archives Web Site.
Dudge Pruitt; age 40; born in Commerce, GA; widowed; Colored; miner; living at Thorpe,
WV; son of Sim and Carrie; married on 7 Mar 1937 at Thorpe, WV; Minnie Curn; age 37;
born at Ivanhoe, VA; divorced; Colored; daughter of Edward and ?.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 209; WV Archives Web Site.
Dudge Pruitt; age 40; born in Commerce, GA; widowed; Colored; miner; living at Thorpe,
WV; son of Sim and Carrie; married on 7 Mar 1937 at Thorpe, WV; Minnie Curn; age 37;
born at Ivanhoe, VA; divorced; Colored; daughter of Edward and ?.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Ance Bailey; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Crocket
and Gentice Bailey; married on 4 May 1912 in Maben, WV; Gertrude Woosley; age 21;
born in KY; living in Wyoming co, WV; daughter of George and Samantha Woosley.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 212A;
Image 1 of 2; Family #23/25.
Listed as Anse Bailey; age 28; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Muzzle Creek, Rt #8; taken on 11 Apr
1930; page 178A; Image 7 of 22; Family #63/63
Listed as Ance Bailey age 40; born in WV; married at 28; steam engine engineer; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Pocahontas; E.D. 24-40;
taken on 28 Apr 1940; Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #188.
Listed as Ance Bailey; age 52; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; trackman in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft registration Card #U-243; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Anse Bailey; age 57; born 28 Feb 1884 at Panther, WV; living in Welch, WV; employed by U.S.
Coal and Coke, Gary, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Anse Bailey, Welch, WV;
5'9" tall; 168 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; ruddy complexion.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 14 Dec 2013.
Anse Bailey; born 29 Feb 1884; died 14 Apr 1963; buried here; double headstone with wife,
Gertrude, shown
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 43; WV Archives Web Site.
Ance Bailey; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Crocket
and Gentice Bailey; married on 4 May 1912 in Maben, WV; Gertrude Woosley; age 21;
born in KY; living in Wyoming co, WV; daughter of George and Samantha Woosley.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 212A;
Image 1 of 2; Family #23/25.
Listed as Gertrude Bailey; age 18; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Anse Bailey..
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Muzzle Creek, Rt #8; taken on 11 Apr
1930; page 178A; Image 7 of 22; Family #63/63
Listed as Gertrude Bailey age 30; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband,
Anse Bailey.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Pocahontas; E.D. 24-40;
taken on 28 Apr 1940; Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #188.
Listed as Gertrude Bailey; age 39; born in TN; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Anse Bailey.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 14 Dec 2013.
Gertrude Bailey; born 15 Oct 1990; died 13 Dec 1978; buried here; double headstone with
husband, Anse Bailey, shown.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Muzzle Creek, Rt #8; taken on 11 Apr
1930; page 178A; Image 7 of 22; Family #63/63
Listed as Virginia Bailey age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Bailey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Pocahontas; E.D. 24-40;
taken on 28 Apr 1940; Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #188.
Listed as Virginia Bailey; age 19; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; not attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Anse Bailey.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Muzzle Creek, Rt #8; taken on 11 Apr
1930; page 178A; Image 7 of 22; Family #63/63
Listed as Herman Bailey age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13637; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Bailey; age 15 yrs, 6 mons, 19 days; born 27 Feb 1923 at Iaeger, WV; school boy;
living at Coalwood, WV; son of Ance and Gertrude (Goodman) Bailey; died 16 Sep 1938 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from lymphatic leukenia; buried 18 Sep 1938 at Roderfield, WV;
informant, Ance Bailey, Coalwood, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted
by B. Walls; 14 Dec 2014.
Herman Bailey; born in 1923; died in 1938; buried here; headston photo shown; "At Rest With Jesus".
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Muzzle Creek, Rt #8; taken on 11 Apr
1930; page 178A; Image 7 of 22; Family #63/63
Listed as Billie Bailey age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Bailey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Pocahontas; E.D. 24-40;
taken on 28 Apr 1940; Page 794B; Image 28 of 36; Household #188.
Listed as Billy Bailey; age 14; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Anse Bailey.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 243B, Family #89
Listed as Sam Christian, age 3, born in Apr 1897 in WV, in household
of father, James Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Christian; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale,
WV; son of Jim and Minerva; married on 14 Apr 1921 at Avondale, WV; Jane Janes;
age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;daughter of Paris and Kate.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Sprigg; taken on 14 Apr 1930; page 19B; Image
37 of 45; Family #354/377.
Listed as Sam Christian; age 29; born in WV; married at 21; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A, Family# 54/ 58.
Listed as Nancy J. Jones; age 6 mos; born in WV in Nov 1899 in household of father, Paris Jones.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #230/232.
Listed as Nancy J. Jones; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Jones.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Christian; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale,
WV; son of Jim and Minerva; married on 14 Apr 1921 at Avondale, WV; Jane Janes;
age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Paris and Kate.
4. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Sprigg; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 19B; Image
37 of 45; Family #354/377.
Listed as Jane Christian; age 29; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Samuel Christian.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 423; WV Archives Web Site.
George Thomas Mitchell; age 74; born at Gary, WV; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV;
married on 1 Jun 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Nancy Jane Christian; age 55; born at Welch, WV;
divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 002449; WV Archives Web Site.
Jane Mitchell; age 69; born 27 Oct 1898 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Paris and
Katie (Coleman) Jones; died 25 Feb 1968 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to carcinomotous abdomen
and liver with endemroid ca cervix; buried 28 Feb 1968 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Jane Christian Mitchell; born 27 Oct 1898; died 25 Feb 1968; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with son, Scotty Christian; "A TENDER MOTHER AND A FAITHFUL BROTHER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
A.S. Bailey; born 27 Jun 1907 in Hattisburg, MS; living at Kimball, WV; son of Albert S. and Laura;
married on 7 Aug 1937 at Kimball, WV; Mildred Organ; born 5 Feb 1907 in Kimball, WV; living at
Kimball, WV; daughter of T.E. and Mabel.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
A.S. Bailey; born 27 Jun 1907 in Hattisburg, MS; living at Kimball, WV; son of Albert S. and Laura;
married on 7 Aug 1937 at Kimball, WV; Mildred Organ; born 5 Feb 1907 in Kimball, WV; living at
Kimball, WV; daughter of T.E. and Mabel.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred O. Bailey, 96, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her residence. Mildred was born February 5, 1919, in Kimball, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mabel Adkins Organ. She had been a resident of Iaeger since 1942. She was an active member of the Iaeger United Methodist Church, having been a member of the Methodist Church since the age of twelve. She attended Kimball Elementary School, graduated from Welch High School and from Roanoke National Business College in Roanoke, VA. She was employed for many years as an accountant at McDowell Gas and Oil Company, Inc. in Iaeger. She was a former leader of the Margaret Harman Circle of the Iaeger United Methodist Church; past member of the Iaeger PTA, past president of the Iaeger Senior Woman's Club and past Worthy Matron of the Lotus Chapter #80 Order of Eastern Star. Mildred married Albert Seale Bailey of Kimball in 1937 and they were the parents of three sons, Thomas S., Sidney S. and Michael R. Bailey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband and one sister, Louise Davis. Survivors include three sons, Thomas S Bailey and wife Linda, and Sidney S. Bailey all of Iaeger and Michael R. Bailey of Greer, SC; 2 grandsons, Edward T. Bailey of Atlanta, GA and David L. Bailey of Myrtle Beach, SC; five step grandsons, James Bradley Goff and wife Brandi of Mineral, VA, Jason Christian of Virginia Beach, VA, William and Brendan Fisher of Dallas, TX, and Kelly Fisher of the U.S. Navy stationed in Sicily; one step granddaughter, Sherry Christian of Virginia Beach, VA; three great grandchildren, Hunter T. Bailey and Hope L. Bailey both of Lithia Springs, GA, and Mason Lee Goff of Mineral, VA Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 4, 2016 at 12 noon with Reverend David Rudolph officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens in Princeton, WV. ..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sidney Seale Bailey, 78, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV."Sidney was born April 20, 1943, in Welch, WV, a of the late Albert and Mildred Organ Bailey.
"Survivors include two brothers, Thomas Bailey and wife Linda of Iaeger and Michael Bailey also of Iaeger, and two nephews, Edward Bailey of Atlanta, GA and David Bailey of Myrtle Beach, SC.
" Sidney’s body has been cremated and there will a memorial service at a later date. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther Precinct, taken on 12 May 1910,
Page 106A, Family #209.
Listed as Thomas Bailey, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Adam Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Mohawk, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 267A,
Family #235.
Listed as Thomas Bailey, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Adam Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Adam and
Jerusha; married on 23 Aug 1923 at Panter, WV; Ethel Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Eli and Margaret.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 235B; Image 25
of 33; Family #210/211.
Listed as Tom J. Bailey; age 28; born in WV; married at 21; section hand on railroad; head of
household.
5. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tom Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 78
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1902
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1980
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Adam Bailey
Mother: Jerusha Little
Spouse: Lexie Virginia Hunt
Certificate Number: 1980059362"
6. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, "Social Security Death Index".
Thomas Bailey; born on 10 Mar 1902; died on 3 Dec 1988; living at Panther, McDowell Co, WV at
death.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by cora lee mallette; 4 Dec 2018.
" Tom Bailey
Birth 10 Mar 1902
Death 3 Dec 1988 (aged 86)
Burial
Adam Bailey Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District #94, Precinct #4, taken
on 23 Apr 1910, Page 98B, Family #71.
Listed as Ethel Bailey, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Eli Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Adam and
Jerusha; married on 23 Aug 1923 at Panter, WV; Ethel Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Eli and Margaret.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 235B; Image 25
of 33; Family #210/211.
Listed as Ethel Bailey; age 27; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Thomas J. Bailey.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013;
Ethel M. Bailey; born 19 Apr 1902; died 27 Mar 1975; buried here; headstone and photo shown; "She
Died As She Lived, A Christian".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 235B; Image 25 of 33;
Family #210/211.
Listed as Brooks Bailey; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J. Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013;
Brooks Bailey; born 29 May 1924; died 30 Apr 1978; buried here; headstone and photo shown; "Always
In Our Hearts".
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Junior Boyd Smith
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Blue Jay, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1927
Residence: Beaver, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 15 Oct 1945
Occupation: U S Maritime Service Training Station
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Nellie Smith
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Junior Boyd Smith Self (Head)"
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-055697; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Junior Boyd Smith; age 49; born 15 oct 1927 in Blue Jay, WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
12th grade education; living at Rt 3, Box 34, Iaeger, WV; son of Alton and Nellie (Anderson) Smith
married on 3 Dec 1976 in Lebabon, VA; Marie Smith, maiden name Bailey; age 47; born 23 Dec
1928 in Panther, WV; divorced; 10 grade education; living at Rt 3, Box 34, Iaeger, WV; daughter of
Tom and Ethel Bailey.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-001471; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Junior Boyd Smith; age 52; born 15 Oct 1927 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage; 12th grade
education living at General Deelivery, Iaeger, WV; son of Alton Boyd and Nellie (Anderson) Smith;
married on 22 Jan 1980 in Grundy, VA; Mary Lee Damron, maiden name Hall; age 43; born 7 Sep 1936
in KY; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Jerry and
Mae (Ward) Hall.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-005067; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Junior Boyd Smith; age 53; born 15 oct 1927 in WV; divorced; this was his 3rd marriage; 12 grade
education; iving at Box 833, Iaeger, WV; son of Alton Boyd and Nellie (Anderson) Smith; married on 27 Feb
1981 in Grundy, VA; Mary Lee Damron; maiden name Hall; age 44; born 7 Sep 1936 in KY; divorced;
this was her 3rd marriage; 6th grade education; living at Box 2, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Jerry and Mae (Ward)
Hall.
5.Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Junior Boyd Smith
[Junior B Smith]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1927
Birth Place: Blue Jay Ral, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Feb 2000
Father: Alton B Smith
Mother: Nellie Anderson
SSN: 232428428
Notes: Jul 1945: Name listed as JUNIOR BOYD SMITH; 02 Mar 2000: Name listed as JUNIOR B SMITH"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 6 Dec 2013.
Junior "Bill" Smith; born 15 Oct 1927; died 25 Feb 2000; buried here; headstone photo shown; "PA PAW".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-005067; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Junior Boyd Smith; age 53; born 15 oct 1927 in WV; divorced; this was his 3rd marriage; 12 grade
education; iving at Box 833, Iaeger, WV; son of Alton Boyd and Nellie (Anderson) Smith; married on 27 Feb
1981 in Grundy, VA; Mary Lee Damron; maiden name Hall; age 44; born 7 Sep 1936 in KY; divorced;
this was her 3rd marriage; 6th grade education; living at Box 2, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Jerry and Mae (Ward)
Hall.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Calvin R. Bailey, Sr; born 1 Apr 1951; living at PO Box 146, Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV in 1995.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 30 Nov 2013.
Calvin R. "Arby" Bailey, Jr; born 6 Feb 1973; died 8 Dec 2003; buried here; headstone shown; "Son,
Brother, Friend. The memory of your smile will warm our hearts forever".