1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; Joes Branch PO; taken on 17 Sep 1870;
Page 601B; Family #67/67.
Listed as James W. Richmond; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Parkerson Richmond.
2. 1880 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 159C;
Family #50/51.
Listed as James W. Richmond; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Parkerson Richmond.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 33, Haga, page 69.
James William Richmond, age 23, born in Kanawha Co, WV, married Victoria F. Kinser, age 15,
on 24 Jun 1886.
4. "Raleigh Co, WV Marriages, 1850-1911"; Ronald R. Turner.
James William Richmond; age 22; born in Kanawha Co, WV; son of Parkerson and Elizabeth;
married on 7 Oct 1884; Mary M. Richmond; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Arthur
and Malinda.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 723.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 004.
Listed as Victoria F. Kinser, age 10, in household of father, John Kinser.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 33, Haga, page 69.
James William Richmond, age 23, born in Kanawha Co, WV, married Victoria F.
Kinser, age 15, on 24 Jun 1886.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 74.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 755.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as James A. Wood, age 25, head of household, a farmer.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as James A. Wood, age 45, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 755.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Sarah A.E. Wood, age 21, in household of husband, James A. Wood.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Sarah A. Wood, age 41, in household of husband, James A. Wood.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 755.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Unnamed male Wood, age 1, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Walter L. Wood, age 20, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1882.
Mary Catherine Wood was born on 25 Sep 1882 to James A. and Sarah A.E. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Richard A. Wood, age 15, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Rebecca M. Wood, age 14, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Alexander Wood, age 10, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Eliza J. Wood, age 7, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Lucinda A. Wood, age 4, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #62.
Listed as Henry D. Wood, age 1, in household of father, James A. Wood.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 76.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Thomas Covey search, 2 Mar 2002, submitted by
Beryl Orr, btorr@txk.net.
George Thomas Covey; born on 25 Jul 1861; died on 20 Feb 1933; married
first, Elvira Riffe on 16 Feb 1880.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Thomas Covey search, 2 Mar 2002, submitted by
Beryl Orr, btorr@txk.net.
George Thomas Covey; born on 25 Jul 1861; died on 20 Feb 1933; married
first, Elvira Riffe on 16 Feb 1880.
Elvira Riffe; born on 26 Feb 1864; died on 26 Jul 1912.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 725.
Barker's Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Abner H. Lane, age 6, in household of father, Miller W. Lane.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 243, Haga, page 40.
Abner Hulon Lane, age 19, son of Martha O'Neal, married on 14 Mar 1894
Rachel O'Neal, age 26, born in Raleigh Co, WV, parents dead.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 77.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1867.
Rachael Amanda O'Neal was born on 20 Dec 1867 to John and Cherokee Mehatil O'Neal.
3. 1880 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 156A.
Listed as Rachel A. O'Neel, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, John W. O'Neal.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 243, Haga, page 40.
Abner Hulon Lane, age 19, son of Martha O'Neal, married on 14 Mar 1894
Rachel O'Neal, age 26, born in Raleigh Co, WV, parents dead.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 77.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Nov 1890-Nov 1902", Vol 4, No 104, Haga,
page 51.
Hiram O'Neal, age 23, born in Raleigh Co, WV, married on 7 May 1892 Elizabeth
Bishop, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #16.
Listed as Hiram O'Neal, age 25, head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Crockett Bishop search, 31 Oct 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Hiram O'Neal was born in May 1875 in Raleigh Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #288.
Listed as Hiram O'Neal, age 40, born in WV, married 19 years, laborer, head
of household.
6. 1880 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 156A.
Listed as Hiram P. O'Neel, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, John W. O'Neal.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 694.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 007.
Listed in household of father, age 13.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 5, Family #37.
Listed as Elizabeth Bishop, age 1, in household of father, John Bishop.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Nov 1890-Nov 1902", Vol 4, No 104, Haga,
page 51.
Hiram O'Neal, age 23, born in Raleigh Co, WV, married on 7 May 1892 Elizabeth
Bishop, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #16.
Listed as Elizabeth O'Neal, age 30, in household of husband, Hiram O'Neal.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #288.
Listed as Elizabeth O'Neal, age 38, born in WV, married 19 years, 6 children
3 living, in household of husband, Hiram O'Neal.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 7 Feb 1920; Page 163A;
Family #363/367.
Listed as Bettie Oneal; age 50; born in WV; widow; head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #9948; WV Archives Web Site.
Betty O'Neal; age about 50; widow; domestic; daughter of John and (________) Bishop; died on
23 Jul 1931 at Bud, Wyoming Co, WV from "chronic hypertrophic arthritis"; buried on 24 Jul 1931 at
Bud.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #16.
Listed as Martha A. O'Neal, age 7, in household of father, Hiram O'Neal.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 212A, Family #281.
Listed as Martha A. O'Neal, age 17, born in WV, domestic, in household of
Henry L. Milam.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #288.
Listed as Martha A. O'Neal, age 16, born in WV, in household of father,
Hiram O'Neal.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #16.
Listed as Sarah E. O'Neal, age 1, in household of father, Hiram O'Neal.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co, WV", Bowman, page 477.
Hamilton Bowers married Virginia Ray Sevier (sic, Severt) in Ashe Co, NC.
Both had been married before. Children were: Charles, Dave, Lee and Frank.
Came to Wyoming Co, WV in 1866. Died in 1869.
2. 1870 Census, Slab Fork District, Family 78.
Hamilton is listed as head of household.
3. "The Heritage of Ashe Co, NC...", Vol I, Absolum Bower Article, page 174.
Hamilton Bowers was son of Absolum and Susannah Koontz Bowers. He married
Jencie Ray and moved to WV.
4. Familysearch.com Web Site, Hamilton Bower search, 5 Nov 2000, submitted by
Hamilton D. Bower was born on 12 Feb 1817 in Ashe Co, NC; died abt 1870 in
Ashe Co, NC; son of Absalom C. and Susannah Koontz Bower; married Virginia
Ray abt 1858 in NC.
5. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, page 273B, Family #531.
Listed as Hamilton Bower, age 29, a farmer, born in NC, in household of
father, Absalom Bower.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Ray; born in 1827 in Ashe Co, NC; died in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of Hiram and Nancy Baker Ray; married first, George Waters on
11 Apr 1846 in Ashe Co, NC; second, Henry Severt; third, George Hamilton
Bowers.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co, WV", Bowman, page 478.
Hamilton Bowers married Virginia Ray Sevier (sic, Severt) in Ashe Co, NC.
Both had been married before. Children were: Charles, Dave, Lee and Frank.
Came to Wyoming Co, WV in 1866. Died in 1869.
2. 1870 Census, Slab Fork District, Family 78.
Listed in household of husband, Hamilton Bowers.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 730.
Slab Fork Township, page 005.
Listed as Jane Bowers, age 51, a widow, in household of, Burwell McComas,
father of daughter-in-law, Cynthia McComas Bowers, wife of Frank Bowers.
4. Familysearch.com Web Site, Hamilton Bower search, 5 Nov 2000, submitted by
Hamilton D. Bower was born on 12 Feb 1817 in Ashe Co, NC; died abt 1870 in
Ashe Co, NC; son of Absalom C. and Susannah Koontz Bower; married Virginia
Ray abt 1858 in NC. Virginia died abt 1902 and is buried on Bowers Ridge,
Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
Virginia Jane "Jennie" Ray; born in 1827 in Ashe Co, NC; died in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of Hiram and Nancy Baker Ray; married first, George Waters on
11 Apr 1846 in Ashe Co, NC; second, Henry Severt; third, George Hamilton
Bowers.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 55.
Listed in household of father, Booker Short.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 474.
Thursey Evans married William J. Short, son of Booker Short.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 74.
William J. Short, age 20, born in Letcher Co, KY, married Thura Evans, age
18, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 16 Sep 1880.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 744.
Center Township, page 008.
Listed as William J. Short, age 20, in household of father, Booker Short.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247A, Family #55.
Listed as William J. Short, age 40, born in WV in May 1860, married 20 yrs, farmer, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Web Site at www.scioto.org/McDowell/index.html
"McDowell Co Internet Sites", Green Family Book, Judy Green
Born in May 1861, in Wyoming Co, WV, married William J. Short, son of Booker
and Sarah Matney Short.
7. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as William J. Short; age 49; born in KY; married once for 29 yrs; farmer; head of household.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Bashford Cemetery, Menifee Co, KY; submitted by Kendel
Culbertson; 30 Apr 2007.
William J. Short; born 2 May 1860; died 1 Nov 1939; buried here; double marker shown.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 81.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 474.
Married William J. Short, son of Booker Short.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 74.
William J. Short, age 20, born in Letcher Co, KY, married Thura Evans, age
18, born in Wyoming Co, WV. They were married on 16 Sep 1880.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 714.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 006.
Listed as Therisa Evans, age 19, in household of father, William Evans.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247A, Family #55.
Listed as Thursy Short, age 39, born in WV in May 1861, married 20 yrs, 10 children, 9? living,
in household of husband, William J. Short.
6. McDowell Co, WV Web Site at www.scioto.org/McDowell/index.html
"McDowell Co Internet Sites", Green Family Book, Judy Green
Born in May 1861, in Wyoming Co, WV, married William J. Short.
7. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as Thursa Short; age 48; born in WV; married once for 29 yrs; 12 children, 10 living; in
household of husband, William J. Short.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Bashford Cemetery, Menifee Co, KY; submitted by Kendel
Culbertson; 30 Apr 2007.
Theresa Short; born 17 May 1861; died 19 Dec 1943; buried here; double marker shown.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247A, Family #55.
Listed as Sarah J. Short, age 14, born in WV in Apr 1886, in household of father, William J. Short.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247A, Family #55.
Listed as Rebecca L. Short, age 8, born in WV in Feb 1892, in household of father, William J. Short.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247B, Family #55.
Listed as Margaret M. Short, age 3, born in WV in Jun 1896, in household of father, William J. Short.
2. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as Margaret Short; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Short.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, page 247B, Family #55.
Listed as City A. Short, age 10 months, born in WV in Jul 1899, in household of father, William J.
Short.
2. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as Setty Short; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Short.
1. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as Susan Short; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Short.
2. 1920 Census, Menifee Co, KY; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 268A; Family #36.
Listed as Susy Short; age 18; born in WV; in household of brother, Booker H. Short.
1. 1910 Census, Menifee Co, KY; Beaver Precinct; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 253B; Family #27.
Listed as Clifford Short; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Short.
2. 1920 Census, Menifee Co, KY; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 268A; Family #36.
Listed as Clifford Short; age 15; born in WV; in household of brother, Booker H. Short.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 82.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Eliza, daughter of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Daniel Shumate.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 46, Haga, page 58.
Daniel Shumate, son of Tollison and Thursey Shumate, married Eliza Shumate,
daughter of John and Rebecca Shumate, on 17 Nov 1899.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 745.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Daniel Shumate, age 14, in household of father, Tolison Shumate.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #88.
Listed as Daniel Shumat, age 35, head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 288B, Family #173.
Listed as Daniel Shumate; age 11; born in WV; married once for 11 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 84.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Eliza, daughter of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Daniel Shumate.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 46, Haga, page 58.
Daniel Shumate, son of Tollison and Thursey Shumate, married Eliza Shumate,
daughter of John and Rebecca Shumate, on 17 Nov 1899.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 745.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Louisa Shumate, age 16, in household of father, John Shumate.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #88.
Listed as Eliza Shumat, age 35, in household of husband, Daniel Shumate.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 288B, Family #173.
Listed as Eliza Shumate; age 47; born in WV; married once for 11 yrs; 3 children, all living;
in household of husband, Daniel Shumate.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Eliza Shumate; born on 18 Apr 1863; died on 13 Feb 1942; buried in Pine
Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #88.
Listed as Bessie Shumat, age 4, in household of father, Daniel Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 288B, Family #173.
Listed as Bessie Shumate; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Shumate.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 288B, Family #173.
Listed as Luna Shumate; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Shumate.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 27 Apr 1910, Page 288B, Family #173.
Listed as Fird Shumate; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Shumate.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 84.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 4, page 745.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Amos Shumate, Jr, age 19, in household of father, John Shumate.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 477.
A.D. " Diamond" Shumate, son of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Etta Kincaid.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga; Slab Fork District, Family #40.
Listed as Amos D. Shumate, age 39, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 May 1910, Page 294A,
Family #266.
Listed as A. Diamond Shumate, age 49, married for 25 yrs, farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #104.
Listed as A. D. Shumate, age 58, married; farmer, head of household.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 477.
A.D. " Diamond" Shumate, son of John and Rebecca Acord Shumate, married Etta
Kincaid.
This could be Emmazette Kincaid (RIN 5883), daughter of George; however, age
is off 5 yrs.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #40.
Listed as Ettie J. Shumate, age 36, in household of husband, Amos D.
Shumate.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 May 1910, Page 294A, Family #266.
Listed as Emma J. Shumate, age 42, married for 25 yrs, 10 children, 9 living, in household of
husband, Amos D. Shumate.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #104.
Listed as Emma J. Shumate, age 51, married; in household of husband, Amos D. Shumate.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #40.
Listed as Marshal C. Shumate, age 13, in household of father, Amos D.
Shumate.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #40.
Listed as Henry Shumate, age 12, in household of father, Amos D.
Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 May 1910, Page 294A, Family #266.
Listed as Hendrix Shumate, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #104.
Listed as L.H. Shumate, age 31, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #40.
Listed as Lydia Shumate, age 9, in household of father, Amos D.
Shumate.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 May 1910, Page 294A, Family #266.
Listed as Lydia Shumate, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11/12 May 1910, Page 294A, Family #266.
Listed as Ottawa Shumate, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #104.
Listed as Ott B. Shumate, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #104.
Listed as Finley Wilson Shumate, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Amos D. Shumate.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 19, Family #120.
Listed as Sheridan Clemons, age 2, in household of father, Curtis Clemmons.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 771.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Sheridan Coleman, age 10, in household of father, Curtis Coleman.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Sheridan Coleman, age 19, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Curtis and
Clarry Coleman, married on 7 Aug 1888 Rebecca Jones, age 14, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Rebecca Jones.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1894); Page 136; Line 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Sheridan Coleman; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living in McDowell Co, WV
son of Curtis and Clara; married on 30 Aug 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Whitt; age 29; born
and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Christina.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 21 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
85A, Family #214.
Listed as Sheridan Coleman, age 31, born in May 1869, in WV, head of
household.
6. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries July-December 1996", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1996.html
30 Nov 1996, Heather Rowe, napalm@lightstream.net
Clarissa Charles married twice; first to Adam Davis, second to Curtis
Coleman. Adam Davis was shot and killed during the Civil War in Saltville,
WV (sic? VA). Pension papers of Curtis Coleman state that both he and his
wife are buried in Avondale, McDowell Co, WV. Children of Adam and Clarissa
were: Cynthia (Letha?) Davis Rowe and David Davis. Children of Curtis and
Clarissa were: "Aunt Kate", Julie, Sherman, and Sheridan.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #193.
Listed as Sherd Coleman, age 42, born in KY, married once (sic, twice)
last time for 15 years, miner, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 14.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #92.
Listed as Nancy Harman, age 8, in household of mother, Christina Harman.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 780.
Big Creek Township, page 009.
Listed as Nancy Harman, age 16, in household of mother, Christina Harman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1894); Page 136; Line 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Sheridan Coleman; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living in McDowell Co, WV
son of Curtis and Clara; married on 30 Aug 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Whitt; age 29; born
and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Christina.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 21 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
85A, Family #214.
Listed as Nancy Coleman, age 35, born in Apr 1865, in household of husband, Sheridan Coleman.
5. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries January-March 1999", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1999.html
February 1999, Heather Rowe.
Curtis Coleman married Clarissa Charles; lived near Avondale, McDowell Co,
WV; Clarissa married forst, Adam Davis.
Davis children were: David (married Caroline ______) and Cynthia (married
George Washington Rowe).
Coleman children were: Sherman (married Jane Roberts), Sheridan (married,
first, Rebecca Jones, second, Nancy Whitt), Julia Ann (child by Henry Asbury,
married first George Washington Asbury, second, William "Bart" Stanley),
Melvina Cathern "Kate" (married Paris Jones, a "witch doctor"), and Adam
(married Rilda Roberts).
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #193.
Listed as Nancy Coleman, age 42, born in WV, married once for 15 years, 5
children, 3 living, in household of husband, Sheridan Coleman.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5087; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Coleman; age 67 yrs, 5 mons and 1 day; born 8 Nov 1864 at War, WV; widow of Sheridan
Coleman; housekeeper; daught of ____ and Christina Harman; died 9 Apr 1934 at Bradshaw, WV;
due to unspecifed cause; buried 10 Apr 1934 in Rowe Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV; informant, Bennie
Rowe, Bradshaw, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Pattie Greene; 4 Feb 2009.
" Nancy Harman Coleman
Birth 8 Nov 1864
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Apr 1934 (aged 69)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rowe Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Henry A. Harman (1826-1863) & Christina Harman-Harman (1825-Deceased)."Sister of Amanda M. Harman-Stanley (1856-1933).
"Married to Sheridan Coleman (1868-Deceased) on August 30, 1894 in McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1894, Page 136, Line 170, Application Date: August 30, 1894).
"Mother of Mary M. "Tracy" Coleman Rowe (1886-1950), Mandy Coleman (1894-1967) & Bertha Coleman (1898-Deceased).
"Nancy Coleman died at age 69 undisclosed causes (per WV Certificate of Death #5087 Dist #2461 Serial #11)."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 21 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
85A, Family #214.
Listed as Mandy Coleman, age 4, born in Oct 1895, in household of father,
Sheridan Coleman.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #193.
Listed as Amanda Coleman, age 14, born in WV, in household of father,
Sheridan Coleman.