McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John Andrew Blevins

1. "Eric Shotwell Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; ericshotwell1.
Minter Blevins; born 7 Mar 1885; died abt 1943; son of John Andrew and Martha Perlina (Hall) Blevins;
married on 8 Nov 1908 in Smyth Co, VA; Bessie Harris.


Martha Perlina Hall

1. "Eric Shotwell Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; ericshotwell1.
Minter Blevins; born 7 Mar 1885; died abt 1943; son of John Andrew and Martha Perlina (Hall) Blevins;
married on 8 Nov 1908 in Smyth Co, VA; Bessie Harris.


Leonard T. McVey

1. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
141A; Image 13 of 40; Household #106.
Listed as Leonard McVay; age 26; born in VA ; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for WPA; head of household.
2. "Thomas Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; Richard_Thomas55.
Leonard T. McVey; born 15 Sep 1913 in VA; died 13 May 1992; son of Harrison Benjamin and
Lillie M. (McVey) McVey.
3. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Name: Leonard T Mcvey
Residence Date: 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place: Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 01 Sep 1962 (sic, 15 Sep 1913)
Address: 201M RR 2 Box
Address Continued: Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430
Address Date: 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address: 301 Riverview Ave
2nd Address Continued: Morgantown, West Virginia 26501
2nd Address Date: 01 Nov 1995-01 Oct 1998
3rd Address: 409 Arch St
3rd Address Continued: Morgantown, West Virginia 26501
3rd Address Date: 01 Sep 1994
4th Address: 5641 Brookside Dr
4th Address Continued: Benbrook, Texas 76109
4th Address Date: 01 Aug 1992
Possible Relatives: Bertha M Mcvey


Bertha Mae Blevins

1. McDowell Co, WV Genealogy Web Site; "2014 Queries".
"Looking any information on my grandmother Bertha Mae Blevins born 1918 in Anawalt…parents
Minter and Bessie Thank you, Tom Young Dec 21" (2014).
2. "Eric Shotwell Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; ericshotwell1.
Bertha Mae Blevins; daughter of Minter and Bessie (Harris) Blevins; born 13 Jun 1918 at Anawalt, WV;
died 26 Apr 2003 at Martinsburg, WV.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; taken on 23 Jan 1920; Page 267A; Image
19 of 34; Family #191/200.
Listed as Bertha Blevins; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Minter Blevins.
4. 1930 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; taken on 6 May 1930; Page 101B; Image 4 of 40;
Family #32/32.
Listed as Bertha Blevins; age 11; born in VA (sic, WV); in household of father, Minter Blevins.
5. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
141A; Image 13 of 40; Household #106.
Listed as Bertie McVay; age 21; born in VA (sic, WV); married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Leonard T. McVey.
6. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Name: Leonard T Mcvey
Residence Date: 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place: Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 01 Sep 1962 (sic, 15 Sep 1913)
Address: 201M RR 2 Box
Address Continued: Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430
Address Date: 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address: 301 Riverview Ave
2nd Address Continued: Morgantown, West Virginia 26501
2nd Address Date: 01 Nov 1995-01 Oct 1998
3rd Address: 409 Arch St
3rd Address Continued: Morgantown, West Virginia 26501
3rd Address Date: 01 Sep 1994
4th Address: 5641 Brookside Dr
4th Address Continued: Benbrook, Texas 76109
4th Address Date: 01 Aug 1992
Possible Relatives: Bertha M Mcvey
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV; submitted by
Becky; 8 Dec 2013.
Bertha Mae Blevins McVey; born 13 Jun 1918 at Anawalt, WV; died 26 Apr 2003 at Martinsburg, Berkeley
Co, WV; buried here; obit shown.
"Mrs. Bertha Mae McVey, 84, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Saturday, April 26, at her home, while under the care of Hospice.

"She was the wife of the late Leonard T. McVey.

"Born June 13, 1918, in Anawalt, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Minter and Bessie Harris Blevins.

"Mrs. McVey was a member of Leetown Baptist Church, Leetown, W.Va.

"Surviving are one son, Leonard Odell McVey of Ijamsville; three daughters, Dorthulia Wines of Hedgesville, W.Va., and May Carlisle and Wilma Rogers, both of Kearneysville, W.Va.; one sister, Opal Alley of Hopewell, Va.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

"Mrs. McVey also will be remembered by her friend, Don Thompson.

"Mrs. McVey was preceded in death by infant son and daughter, Mary and Jerry McVey; four sisters, Rebecca Blevins, Maggie Blevins, Charlotte Blevins and Ruth Blevins; three brothers, Will Blevins, Ora Blevins and Les Blevins; and one grandson, Roland McVey.

"The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg.

"Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the funeral home, with Pastor Earl Hairston officiating.

"Interment will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.

"The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, or Special Olympics, 471 Gantt Drive, Martinsburg, W.Va. 25401...."


Harrison Benjamin McVey

1. "Thomas Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; Richard_Thomas55.
Leonard T. McVey; born 15 Sep 1913 in VA; died 13 May 1992; son of Harrison Benjamin and
Lillie M. (McVey) McVey.


Lillie M. McVey

1. "Thomas Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; Richard_Thomas55.
Leonard T. McVey; born 15 Sep 1913 in VA; died 13 May 1992; son of Harrison Benjamin and
Lillie M. (McVey) McVey.


Dorthulia McVey

1. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
141A; Image 13 of 40; Household #106.
Listed as Dorthula McVay; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Leonard T. McVey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorthulia McVey Wines; born 11 Jun 1936; living at 113 Saddlebred Dr, Hedgesville, WV 25427 in 1996.


Alton Lee Carlisle

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alton L. Carlisle; born 6 Mar 1938; living at RR #2, Box 202A, Kearneysville, WV 25430.
2. "Conway Family Tree"; Ancestry.com Web Site; barbaragermann1.
Alton Lee Carlisle; born 6 Mar 1938 in WV; died 15 Jan 2010 in Kearneysville, Jefferson Co, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV; submitted by
Pamela Byers Wrenn.
Alton L. Carlisle; born 6 Mar 1938 in Jefferson Co, WV; died 15 Jan 2010 in Keraneysville, Jefferson Co, WV;
buried here; obit shown.
"Alton L. Carlisle, 71, of Kearneysville died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at his residence under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.

"Born March 06, 1938 in Jefferson County. he was the son of the late William Osborne Carlisle and Margaret Alger Carlisle.

"Mr. Carlisle was a Master Carpenter in the D.C. and Virginia Areas. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a member of the Antique Tractor Club. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

"He is survived by his wife of 18 years, sons, step-daughter, and step-son, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, sister, and three brothers.

"He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Christina Carlisle.

"Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Chales Town with Chaplain Doug Knupp officiating.

"Interment: Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home. "In Lieu of Flowers" Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, martinsburg, WV 25403."


Mae J. McVey

1. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
141A; Image 13 of 40; Household #106.
Listed as Mary Jane McVay; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Leonard T. McVey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mae J. Carlisle; born 23 Oct 1939; living at RR #2, Box 202A, Kearneysville, WV 25430.


John K. Rogers

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John K. Rogers; born 9 Apr 1939; living at RR #2, Box 201E, Kearneysville, WV 25430.


Wilma McVey

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wilma F. Rogers; born 14 Dec 1941; living at RR #2, Box 201E, Kearneysville, WV 25430.


Opel Blevins

1. 1930 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; taken on 6 May 1930; Page 102A; Image 5 of 40;
Family #32/32.
Listed as Ople Blevins; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Minter Blevins.
2. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 2 May 1940; Page
142A; Image 15 of 40; Household #118.
Listed as Ophil Blevins; age 13; born in VA; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Minter F. Blevins.


Leonard Odell McVey

1. 1940 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Cleghorn Valley; E.D. 87-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
141A; Image 13 of 40; Household #106.
Listed as Odell McVay; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Leonard T. McVey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leonard O. McVey, Sr; born 10 Mar 1938; living at 2327 Urbana Pike, Ijamsville, MD 21754 in 1993.


Betty L.

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty L. McVey; born 29 Apr 1941; living at 2327 Urbana Pike, Ijamsville, MD 21754 in 1993


Robert Blaine Blevins Sr

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Jun 1880; Page 344A;
Family #113/119.
Listed as Robin Blevins; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Nathaniel Blevins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Blevins; age 27; born in VA; single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Mason and Matilda;
married on 15 Nov 1899 at Robert Blevins' in McDowell Co, WV; M. Nickati Steele; age 21; born in
____; single; daughter of Sam and Nancy.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82A; Image 7 of
31; Family #66/67.
Listed as Robert B. Blevins; age 38; born in VA; married twice; last time for 11 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1792; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Blaine Blevins; age 45; born 14 Oct 1872; living at Avondale, WV; farmer; nearest relative,
Mrs. Nicati Blevins, Avondale, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and Black hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Mar 1920; Page 247B; Image 25
of 35; Family #249/253.
Listed as Robert Blevins; age 48; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blankenship/Blevins Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sue Blevins Kovack; 16 Jun 2009.
"Robert Blaine “Rob” Blevins, Sr
Birth 2 Oct 1871
Virginia, USA
Death 25 Aug 1927 (aged 55)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blankenship/ Blevins Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 34623894"


Mary Nicati Steele

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Blevins; age 27; born in VA; single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Mason and Matilda;
married on 15 Nov 1899 at Robert Blevin's in McDowell Co, WV; M. Nickati Steele; age 21; born in
____; single; daughter of Sam and Nancy.
2. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82A; Image 7 of
31; Family #66/67.
Listed as Nicatie Blevins; age 32; born in WV; married once for 11 yrs; 6 children, 5 living; in
household of husband, Robert B. Blevins.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Mar 1920; Page 247B; Image
25 of 35; Family #249/253.
Listed as Niciti Blevins; age 43; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert B. Blevins.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blankenship/Blevins Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted
by Sue Blevins Kovack; 16 Jun 2009.
Mary Necati Steele Blevins; born 28 Jun 1877; died 20 Jan 1962; buried here; headstone photo
and other family photos shown.


Mary Belle Blevins

1. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82A; Image 7 of 31;
Family #66/67.
Listed as Mary B. Blevins; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Robert B. Blevins.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Mar 1920; Page 247B; Image 25 of 35;
Family #249/253.
Listed as Belle Blevins; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Robert B. Blevins.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blankenship/Blevins Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Sue Blevins
Kovack; 16 Jun 2009.
Mary Belle Blevins Blevins; born 30 Jul 1908 at Avondale, WV; died 29 Apr 1931 at Roderfield, WV; buried here;
headstone photo shown.


John Herman Blevins

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Mar 1920; Page 247B; Image 25 of 35;
Family #249/253.
Listed as John Blevins; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert B. Blevins.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blankenship/Blevins Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Sue Blevins
Kovack; 16 Jun 2009.
John Herman Blevins; born 21 Apr 1920; died 8 Nov 1922; buried here; headstone photo shown.


Robert Blaine Blevins Jr

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blankenship/Blevins Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Sue Blevins
Kovack; 16 Jun 2009.
Robert Blaine Blevins, Jr; born 7 May 1924; died 27 Aug 1930; buried here; headstone photo shown.


Robert Wimmer

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Wimer; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Robert and Ann; married on 26 Apr 1908 at Welch, WV; Martha Blevins; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Nathan and Matilda.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 99B; Image 10 of 24;
Family #96/97.
Listed as Robert Wimmer; age 40; born in VA; married 4 times; last time for 2 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 6 of 17;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Robert Wimmer; age 56; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Image 1 of
31; Family #4/4.
Listed as Robert Wimmer; age 68; born in WV (sic, VA); married at 16; coal sampler for coal mine;
head of household.
5. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; E.D. 23-15; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 212A;
Image 13 of 58; Household #108.
Listed as Robert Wimmer; age 78; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Mack Wimmer, with wife.


Martha Margaret Blevins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Wimer; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Robert and Ann; married on 26 Apr 1908 at Welch, WV; Martha Blevins; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Nathan and Matilda.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 99B; Image 10 of 24;
Family #96/97.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 18; born in WV; married once; last time for 2 yrs; 1 chaild, 1 living; in
household of husband, Robert Wimmer.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 6 of 17;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert Wimmer.
4. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Image 1 of
31; Family #4/4.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 33; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Robert
Wimmer.
5. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; E.D. 23-15; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 212A;
Image 13 of 58; Household #108.
Listed as Martha Wimmer; age 43; born in WV; married; 1yr HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Mack Wimmer, with husband.
6. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 55; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleary Wilson, Jr; age 26; born in Peach Creek, WV; single; living at Henlawson, WV; son of Fleary
and Dora (Kazee) Wilson, Sr; married on 29 Mar 1947 at Logan, WV; Martha Wimmer; age 49; born
in Iaeger, WV; widow; living at Henlawson, WV; daughter of Nathan and Matilda (Steele) Blevins.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Annette Browning; 7 Apr 2013.
" Martha Wimmer
Birth 1895
Death 1972 (aged 76–77)
Burial
Mitchell Cemetery
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 108013350 "


Arval Wimmer

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 99B; Image 10 of 24;
Family #96/97.
Listed as Arval Wimmer; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Wimmer.


Mack Wimmer

1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; E.D. 23-15; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 212A;
Image 13 of 58; Household #108.
Listed as Mack Wimmer; age 19; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; laborer on WPA project; head of household.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mack Wimmer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1920
Birth Place: Preamer, West Virginia
[Preamer|]
Death Date: 6 Mar 2002
Claim Date: 8 Nov 1973
Father: Robert Wimmer
Mother: Martha Blevins
SSN: 234286423
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jan 1940: Name listed as MACK WIMMER"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mack Wimmer
Gender: Male
Race: White, Not Hispanic (White)
Age: 81
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1920
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Residence Zip Code: 44114
Death Date: 6 Mar 2002
Death Hospital: Other/Residence
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA
Filing Date: 12 Mar 2002
Inquest Hospital: Home
Registrar's Certificate Number: 017800
Father: Wimmer
Mother: Blevins
Inquest Questions: Referred to Coroner?: Not Referred to Coroner; Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: No Autopsy performed; Method of Disposition: Burial; Time of Death: 04:49 AM
Education: 5
Military Service: No"


Ida Wimmer

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 6 of 17;
Family #44/44.
Listed as Ida Wimmer; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Wimmer.


Mae Wimmer

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 6 of 17;
Family #44/44.
Listed as May Wimmer; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Wimmer.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Henlawson; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Image 1 of
31; Family #4/4.
Listed as May Wimmer; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Wimmer.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mae Martin
[Mae Wimmer]
[Mae Winner]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Wyoming Co, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Mar 1992
Father: Robert Winner
Mother: Martha Blevins
SSN: 235526088
Notes: Feb 1951: Name listed as MAE MARTIN"