1. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 168, Haga, page 17.
Cornelius Burgess, age 40, born and resident of Logan Co, WV, married on 22
Nov 1884 Louna Facon Bailey, age 21 at David Bailey's.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, 32nd District, taken on 23 Jul 1850, Page 120A,
Family #33.
Listed as Cornelius Burgess, age 15, born in VA, in household of father,
Tandy Burgess.
3. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, Buffalo P.O., taken on 29 Jun 1860, Page 241A,
Family #264.
Listed as Cornelius Burgess, age 24, born in VA, farmer, in household of
father, Tandy Burgess.
4. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia Township, Rich Creek P.O., taken on 8
Jul 1870, Page 553B, Family #171.
Listed as Cornelius Burgess, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Tandy Burgess Search, 6 Jul 2002, submitted by,
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayneg@onemain.com.
Cornelius Burgess; born in 1835 in Logan Co, WV; died on 30 Aug 1894 in
Boone Co, WV; married first, Angeline Mullins in Logan Co, WV; second, Launa
Fawn Bailey on 22 Nov 1884 in Wyoming Co, WV.
6. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 15 jun 1880, Page
305B, Family #46.
Listed as Cornelius Burgess, age 42, born in WV, farm laborer, head of
household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 8 Jul 1870; Page 593A; Family #87/87.
Listed as Fayuna Bailey; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, David C. Bailey.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 527D; Family #54/54.
Listed as Launa Bailey; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, David C. Bailey.
3. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 168, Haga, page 17.
Cornelius Burgess, age 40, born and resident of Logan Co, WV, married on 22
Nov 1844 Louna Facon Bailey, age 21 at David Bailey's.
4. Ancestry.com Message Board, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Emily Nichols.
Her grandmother, Launa Fawn Bailey: married first Cornelius Burgess; second,
Thomas Combs. Launa died abt 1905,
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 88.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 007.
Listed as Joseph Cooke, age 14, in household of father, James H. Cooke.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, ...", Vol 4, No 158, Haga, page 22.
Joseph Lee Cooke, age 27, married on 7 Mar 1893 Martha E. Miller, age 22,
born in Lincoln Co, WV. Anderson M. and Mary Miller supplied information.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #243.
Listed as Joseph Cook, age 35, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Joseph Cook; age 47; born in WV; married once for 16 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as J.L. Cook; age 54; born in WV; married; miner; head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Joseph L. Cook; born on 6 Jun 1864; died on 30 Dec 1945; "Brother of
J. Rush Cook"; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Lincoln Co, WV, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 158A, Family #254.
Listed as Martha Miller, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Miller.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, ...", Vol 4, No 158, Haga, page 22.
Joseph Lee Cooke, age 27, married on 7 Mar 1893 Martha E. Miller, age 22,
born in Lincoln Co, WV. Anderson M. and Mary Miller supplied information.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #243.
Listed as Martha E. Cook, age 29, in household of husband, Joseph Cook.
4. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Martha E. Cook; age 37; born in WV; married once for 16 yrs; 9 children, 7 living;
in household of husband, Joseph L. Cook.
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Martha Cook; age 48; born in WV; married in household of husband, Joseph L. Cook.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Martha E. Cook; born on 2 Sep 1873; died on 14 dec 1957; "Wife of Joseph
Cook"; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #243.
Listed as Annie L. Cook, age 2, in household of father, Joseph Cook.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Annie L. Cook; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Annie L. Keeney; born 1897; died in 1979; "Daughter of Joseph Cook";
buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Hamilton D. Cook, Jr; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Sadie M. Cook; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Sadie M. Cook; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Sadie M. Rogers; born in 1905; died in 1947; "Daughter of
Joseph Cook"; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Winnie Cook; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Winnie Cook; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Winnie W. Rogers; born in 1907; died in 1950; "Daughter of
Joseph Cook"; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 155A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #134/146.
Listed as Arthur W. Cook; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Arthur Cook; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Arthur Cook; born on 12 Oct 1907; died on 5 Jul 1950; "Son of
Joseph Cook, WV Staff Sargent... WW II"; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road
Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Tridelphia District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 273B; Image 4 of 16;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Joseph Cook; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph L. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Joseph W. Cook; born in 1910; died in 1965; "Son of Joseph L. Cook";
buried in Cook Cemetery, Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
George Laxton, brother of Thomas, Sr., married Jenny (Jane) Stringer in NC.
He moved his family to Cabin Creek in Wyoming Co, WV, date unknown. (This
must have been about 1867. Their children were: Sarilda (married Enoch B.
Wills), Pheobe (married Samuel A. Cox), Thomas J. (Drucilla Cox), Fields
Emmett (married Vernila Laxton, I believe Fields was not George's son but his
grandfather), Jane (married Fields Rutherford in NC), John Columbus (married
Harriett McComas) and Ellen (married J. Edward Young).
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View District, taken on
22 Jun 1870, Page 568B, Family #53.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 7, born in NC, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton
3. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Peak Creek Township, page 518A.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 18, born in NC, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
Married Lizzie Cooke, daughter of James H. Cooke.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 39, Haga, page 41.
Thomas Jefferson Laxton, age 28 years, 10 months, born in Grayson Co, VA,
married Mary Elizabeth Cooke, age 24. They were married on 24 Apr 1891 at
James H. Cooke's.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #245.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 57, head of household.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 47, born in VA, married 15 years, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 88.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
Thomas J. Laxton, Jr. married Lizzie Cooke, daughter of James H. Cooke.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 39, Haga, page 41.
Thomas Jefferson Laxton, age 28 years, 10 months, born in Grayson Co, VA,
married Mary Elizabeth Cooke, age 24. They were married on 24 Apr 1891 at
James H. Cooke's.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1866.
Mary E. Cooke was born 31 Jan 1866 at Rhode Branch to James H. and Elizabeth
Cooke.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 007.
Listed as Elizabeth Cooke, age 12, in household of father, James H. Cooke.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #245.
Listed as Mary E. Laxton, age 33, in household of husband, Thomas J. Laxton.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Mary E. Laxton; born 1866; died in 1958; buried in Cook Cemetery, Road
Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
(There is another gravestone with no birth or death dates for "Elizabeth Laxton, Sister of Florence (Cook)Canterbury"
listed here also)
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Mary E. Laxton, age 43, born in WV, married 15 years, 6 children, all living, in household
of husband, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #244.
Listed as Vergie L. Laxton, age 6, in household of uncle, John Rush Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #245.
Listed as Homer F. Laxton, age 5, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Homer F. Laxton, age 15, born in WV, in household father, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #245.
Listed as Rush D. Laxton, age 1, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Rush D. Laxton, age 11, born in WV, in household father, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Harrison J. Laxton, age 11, born in WV, in household father, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Vaughan H. Laxton, age 3, born in WV, in household father, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 133.
Listed as Gladis E. Laxton, age 11 months, born in WV, in household father, Thomas J. Laxton.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 6/7 Feb 1920; Page 270A; Family #73.
Listed as Gladys Laxton; age 10; born in WV; in household of brother-in-law, Charles Cozart.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
James Maynor was born at on 20 Nov 1883 at Clear Fork to James and Kate
Maynor.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #247.
Listed as Kenna J. Maynor, age 15, in household of father, James R. Maynor.
3. Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV, Book 7, 1902-1907, page 10.
James Kenna Maynor, age 19, son of James M. and Catherine Maynor, married on
23 Dec 1902 Florence Canterbury, age 28, daughter of J.H. and Elizabeth
Cooke.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 262B, Family #67.
Listed as James K. Mainer, age 27, born in WV, married twice, last time for 1 yr, farmer, head of
household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 188B, Family #46.
Listed as Ken Maynor, age 45, born in WV, married at 25, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 88.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 007.
Listed as Nancy F. Cooke, age 10, in household of husband, James H. Cooke.
3. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1868.
Flawrence Cooke was born at Huff's Creek on 28 Jul 1868 to James H. and
Elizabeth Cooke.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 215, Haga, page, 15.
William Canterbury, age 50, married on 23 Nov 1893 Florence Cooke, age 25
daughter of James H. and Elizabeth Cooke.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 8 Jun 1900, Page 268A, Family #76.
Listed as Florence Canterbury, age 32, born in WV in May 1868, married for 6 yrs, 3 children,
2 living, in household of husband, William Canterbury.
6. Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV, Book 7, 1902-1907, page 10.
James Kenna Maynor, age 19, son of James M. and Catherine Maynor, married on
23 Dec 1902 Florence Canterbury, age 28, daughter of J.H. and Elizabeth
Cooke.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on27 Apr 1910, Page 269A, Family #156.
Listed as Florence Cook, age 41, born in WV, divorced, 5 children, 4 living, odd job laborer, head
of household.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Jan 1920, Page 240A, Family #268.
Listed as Florence Canterbury, age 49, born in WV, widow, head of household.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192A, Family #106.
Listed as Florence Canterbury, age 60, born in WV, widow, in household of son, Ott Canterbury.
10. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Florence Canterbury; (No birth or death dates); "Mother of Ott Canterbury"; buried in Cook Cemetery,
Road Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 188B, Family #46.
Listed as Bertha Maynor, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, James K. Maynor.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 753.
Clear Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Henry Walker, age 9, in household of father, John F. Walker.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#6 (1901); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Walker; age 28; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John F. and Lucinda; married on
22 Aug 1901at the house of Amanda Cook; Reena F. Cook; age 27; born and living in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of B.B. and Amanda.
3.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191A, Family #148.
Listed as Henry Walker, age 30, born in WV, married for 10 years, farmer, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 6 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #61.
Listed as Henry Walker, age 45, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 73A, Family #30.
Listed as Henry Walker, age 58, born in WV, married at 27, farmer, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 704.
Clear Fork Township, page 001.
Listed as Rena Cooke, age 6, in household of father, B.B. Cooke.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 9 Jun 1900, Page 208B, Family #84.
Listed as Rena Cooke, age 25, born in WV in Jan 1875, in household of father, Blackburn B. Cooke.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#6 (1901); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Walker; age 28; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John F. and Lucinda; married on
22 Aug 1901at the house of Amanda Cook; Reena F. Cook; age 27; born and living in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of B.B. and Amanda.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191A, Family #148.
Listed as Rena Walker, age 30, born in WV, married for 10 years, 6 children, all living,
in household of husband, Henry Walker.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 6 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #61.
Listed as Rena Walker, age 44, born in WV, in household of husband, Henry Walker.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 73A, Family #30.
Listed as Rena Walker, age 54, born in WV, married at 23, in household of husband, Henry Walker.
1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #148.
Listed as Annie Walker, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Walker.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 6 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #61.
Listed as Anna Walker, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Walker.
1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #148.
Listed as Joda Walker, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Walker.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WY...", Vol 1, Haga, page 23
Charles F. Cooke, age 22, son of Jacob and Malinda Cooke, married Elmira
Kitts, age 22, born in Wythe Co, VA, daughter of Elizabeth, on 22 Mar 1866.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Knob PO, taken on 24 Jul 1860, Page 824, Family #935.
Listed as James Shannon, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Powell Shannon.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork Dist, Sunhill PO, taken on 17 Aug 1870, Page 578A,
Family #73.
Listed as James Shannon, age 12, born in VA, adopted, farm worker, in household of grandfather,
James Shannon.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 72.
James Shannon, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married Martelia C. Roach,
age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 17 Apr 1879.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 743.
Clear Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as James Shannon, Jr, age 23, head of household, a farmer.
5. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Charley Shannon was born on 12 Mar 1880 to James and Martelia Shannon.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as James Shannon, age 42, born in WV in Sep 1857, married 21 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 93.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 72.
James Shannon, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married Martelia C. Roach,
age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 17 Apr 1879.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 392.
Martelia married first, James Shannon and second, James B. Walker.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Charley Shannon was born on 12 Mar 1880 to James and Martelia Shannon.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 743.
Clear Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Martelia Shannon, age 18, in household of husband, James Shannon, Jr.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 269B, Family #165.
Listed as Martelia C. Walker, age 48; born in WV, married twice, last time for 6 yrs, 10 children, 8
living, in household of husband, James B. Walker.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 232A, Family #142.
Listed as Tellia Walker, age 57, born in WV, in household of husband, James B. Walker.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Page 195A, Family #165.
Listed as Telia Walker, age 67, born in WV, widow, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Martilla K. Walker; born in 1867 (Conflicts with Census Data); died in 1937;
buried in William Walker Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Charley Shannon was born on 12 Mar 1880 to James and Martelia Shannon.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 743.
Clear Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Charles Shannon, age 2 months, in household of father, James
Shannon, Jr.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as Charles Shannon, age 20, born in WV in Mar 1880, in household of father, James Shannon.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1884.
Lettie F. Shannon was born on 5 Jan 1884 at Oceana to James and Martelia
Shannon.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as Lettie S. Shannon, age 16, born in WV in Jan 1884, in household of father, James Shannon.
3. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year
1883.
Lettie S. Shannon; born on 4 Jan 1883 to James and Martilia C. Shannon.
Apparently this birth was registered twice, with different middle names and
a different day in Jan. The 1883 date is probably correct.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as Maggie R. Shannon, age 11,born in WV in Feb 1889, in household of father, James Shannon.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as Nellie F. Shannon, age 7, born in WV in Oct 1892, in household of father, James Shannon.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 269B, Family #165.
Listed as Nellie F. Walker (sic, Shannon), age 17; born in WV, in household of step- father, James
B. Walker.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 353.
Daughter of James and Nancy Shumate Cooke, married first John O. Sanders,
second R.R. Smith.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 220, Haga, page 71.
John Otway Sanders, age 27, born Wythe Co, VA, married Ida Kate Cooke, age
17, on 25 Nov 1885.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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J.O. Sanders; born on 30 Oct 1858; died on 19 Oct 1995 (sic? 1895?); buried
in Homer Cooke Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV. There has to be a
transcription error here on death year. He would have been 137 yrs old if
1995 is correct.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 94.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 353.
Daughter of James and Nancy Shumate Cooke, married first John O. Sanders,
second R.R. Smith.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 220, Haga, page 71.
John Otway Sanders, age 27, born Wythe Co, VA, married Ida Kate Cooke, age
17, on 25 Nov 1885.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 001.
Listed as Ida L. Cooke, age 12, in household of father, James A. Cooke.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Ida Smith; no birth date (age 39) abt 1868; died on 14 Jul 1907; buried in
Homer Cooke Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as Ida Sanders, age 32, born in WV in Jan 1868, widow, 5 children, all living, head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as Herbert W. Sanders, age 14, born in WV in Mar 1886, in household of mother, Ida Cook Sanders.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #6.
Listed as H. W. Sanders, age 24, single, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as Leola V. Sanders, age 11, born in WV in Oct 1888, in household of mother, Ida Cook Sanders.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #6.
Listed as Leola Sanders, age 22, single, born in WV, in household of brother, Herbert W. Sanders.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Brother John A. Sanders; born on 5 Jul 1889; died on 7 Sep 1921; buried in
Homer Cooke Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as John A. Sanders, age 10, born in WV in Jul 1889, in household of mother, Ida Cook Sanders.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #6.
Listed as John A. Sanders, age 20, single, born in WV, in household of brother, Herbert W. Sanders.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as Ulbert O. Sanders, age 8, born in WV in Mar 1892, in household of mother, Ida Cook Sanders.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #6.
Listed as U.O. Sanders, age 19, single, born in WV, in household of brother, Herbert W. Sanders.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card 589.
Ulbert Ottaway Sanders; age 26; born on 12 Mar 1891; born and living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; medical
surgeon at medical college in Richmond; wife and one child; medium height with stout build; light eyes and light hair;
5 Jun (no yr).
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 11 Jun 1900, Page 248A, Family #67.
Listed as Ruth A. Sanders, age 6, born in WV in Dec 1893, in household of mother, Ida Cook Sanders.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Davy Road, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #6.
Listed as Ruth A. Sanders, age 17, single, born in WV, in household of brother, Herbert W. Sanders.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 94.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 353.
Son of James and Nancy Shumate Cooke, married Goldie A. Bailey.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 235, Haga, page 24.
William George Cooke, age 27, son of James A. and Nannie Cooke, married on
24 Nov 1897 Goldia Augusta Bailey, age 18, daughter of T.F. and Martha F.
Bailey.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 707.
Oceana Township, page 001.
Listed as William G. Cooke, age 10, in household of father, James A. Cooke.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #15.
Listed as William G. Cook, age 30, head of household.
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William Cook; born in 1869; died in 1938; buried in Homer Cooke Cemetery,
Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 22 Apr 1910;
Page 188A, Family #88.
Listed as William G. Cook, age 40, born in WV, married 12 yrs, clerk in
general store, head of household.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1879.
Goldie A. Bailey was born on 14 August 1879 to T.F. and Martha Bailey.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 235, Haga, page 24.
William George Cooke, age 27, son of James A. and Nannie Cooke, married on
24 Nov 1897 Goldia Augusta Bailey, age 18, daughter of T.F. and Martha F.
Bailey.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 353.
William G. Bailey, son of James and Nancy Shumate Cooke, married Goldie A.
Bailey.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 691.
Clear Fork Township, page 011.
Listed in household of father, age 9 months, born in Oct 1879.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #15.
Listed as Goldia Cook, age 20, in household of husband, William G. Cooke.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Goldie A. Cook; born in 1879; died in 19??; buried in Homer Cooke Cemetery,
Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site; Goldie Cooke search 16 Aug 2001; Social
Security Death Index.
Goldie Cooke; born on 14 Aug 1879; died in Mar 1969; residence at death,
Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 22 Apr 1910;
Page 188A, Family #88.
Listed as Goldie A. Cook, age 30, born in WV, married 12 yrs, 1 child, 1
living, in household of husband, William G. Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #15.
Listed as Ida K. Cook, age 6 months, in household of father, William G. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 188A, Family #88.
Listed as Ruby Cook, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, William G. Cooke.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Elizabeth McClure married Eli Marion Senter. Their children were Nancy Launa,
William Clyde, Mary Grace,Elbert, Walter Verne, Virgil, and Jesse.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 40, Haga, page 72.
Eli Marion Senter, born in Grayson Co, VA, married Elizabeth Cathe McCline
(sic McClure) on 3 Nov 1881 at G.L. McClure's.
3. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Senter-Caldwell Article, page 164.
Eli Morgan Senter was born on 22 Aug 1852 in Grayson Co, VA. He was the son
of William N. and Nancy Daughtery Senter. He married Elizabeth Catherine
McClure on 3 Nov 1881. She was the daughter of George Thompson and Nancy
Scott McClure. Eli die in 1928 and Elizabeth in 1924..
Their children were: Launa, Clyde, Grace, Elbert, Fred, Verne, Earl, Virgil,
and Jesse.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 701.
Oceana Township, page 003.
Listed as E.M. Senter, age 27, a border, in household of L.B. Chambers, a
store clerk.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Eli M. Senter, age 46, head of household.
Elizabeth Catherine "Lizzie" McClure
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 96.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Married Eli Marion Senter. Their children were Nancy Launa, William Clyde,
Mary Grace,Elbert, Walter Verne, Virgil, and Jesse.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 40, Haga, page 72.
Eli Marion Senter, born in Grayson Co, VA, married Elizabeth Cathe McCline
(sic McClure) on 3 Nov 1881 at G.L. McClure's.
4. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, Senter-Caldwell Article, page 164.
Eli Morgan Senter was born on 22 Aug 1852 in Grayson Co, VA. He was the son
of William N. and Nancy Daughtery Senter. He married Elizabeth Catherine
McClure on 3 Nov 1881. She was the daughter of George Thompson and Nancy
Scott McClure. Eli died in 1928 and Elizabeth in 1924.
Their children were: Launa, Clyde, Grace, Elbert, Fred, Verne, Earl, Virgil,
and Jesse.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 730.
Oceana Township, page 002.
Listed as Lizzie McClure, age 16, in household of father, G.T. McClure.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Lizzia Senter, age 36, in household of husband, Eli M. Senter.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co...", Haga, 1884.
Willie Clyde Senter was born on 9 Jul 1884 at Oceana to E.M. and Lizzie
Senter. Father is a merchant.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as William C. Senter, age 15, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Son of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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W. Clyde Senter; born in 1884; died in 1946; buried in Homer Cook Cemetery,
Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card 86.
William Clyde Senter; age 34; born on 10 Jul 1884; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; minister; nearest relative,
E.M. Senter (father); short with slender build; gray eyes and Black hair; 12 Sep 1918.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Mary G. Senter, age 14, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Daughter of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Elbert C. Senter, age 11, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Son of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card 548.
Elbert C. Senter; age 28; born on 7 Jun 1888; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer, supports wife and one child;
medium height with stout build; blue eyes and brown hair; 5 Jun 1917.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Walter V. Senter, age 8, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Son of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Virgil S. Senter, age 4, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Son of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Town of Oceana, Family #19.
Listed as Jessie V. Senter, age 1, in household of father, Eli M. Senter.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 386.
Son of Eli Marion and Elizabeth Catherine Senter.