1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site; Alleghaney Co, NC Records; Vol D5; Page 96.
William Joshua Crouse; born 17 Mar 1885 in Alleghany Co, NC; parents, Levi and Matilda Crouse.
2. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as William J. Crouse; age 14; born in Mar 1886 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Joshua Crouse; age 21; born in Alleghany Co, NC; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Levi
and Matilda; married on 19 Dec 1904 at minister, E.M. Evans' house in McDowell Co, WV; Rachel Atwell;
age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Henry and Susan.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A, Family #280.
Listed as Joshua Crouse, age 23, born in NC, married for 5 yrs, railroad laborer, head of household.
5. Buchanan Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #776; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Joshua Crouse; age 33; born 17 Apr 1885; living at Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; farmer and
logger; employed by R.E. Wood Lumber Co, Berwind, WV; nearest relative, Levi Crouse, Stacy,
Buchanan Co, VA; short with stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #125/129.
Listed as Josh Crouse; age 45; born in NC; married at 19; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
1070B; Image 4 of 28; Household #30.
Listed as Josh Crouse; age 55; born in NC; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; slate loader in mine; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-305; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
William Joshua Crouse; age 57; born 3 Mar 1888 in Sparta, NC; living at Iaeger, WV; employed by
M.E. Crisp Lumber Co, Ben Creek, McDowell Co, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs.
Bertha Crouse, wife, Iaeger, WV; 5' 6" tall; 170 lbs; bley eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; broken
right ankle.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
William J. Crouse; born 17 Mar 1885; died 16 Jul 1975; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
wife, Bertha M.
(Headstone birth date differs from birth record. Used birth record as correct date)
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 212A; Family #1.
Listed as Bertha M. Stacy; age 3; born in VA in Mar 1897; in household of father, Sewell Stacy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #125/129.
Listed as Bertha M. Crouse; age 33; born in VA; married at 19; in household of husband, William J.
Crouse.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
1070B; Image 4 of 28; Household #30.
Listed as Bertha Crouse; age 43; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William J. Crouse.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bertha Crouse; born 22 Mar 1897; died in Oct 1979; last residence, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV;
SS# 233-96-7096; card issued in WV in 1973.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Bertha Crouse; born 22 Mar 1897; died 14 Oct 1979; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, William J. Crouse.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #125/129.
Listed as James P. Crouse; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, William J. Crouse.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
1070B; Image 4 of 28; Household #30.
Listed as Perry Crouse; age 17; born in VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; clerk in junk store; in household of father, William J. Crouse.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #125/129.
Listed as Gracie V. Crouse; age 4 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV in household of father, William J. Crouse.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 3 Apr 1940; Page
1070B; Image 4 of 28; Household #30.
Listed as Gracey Crouse; age 15; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William J. Crouse.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #125/129.
Listed as Gus Crouse; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, William J. Crouse.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as Levi Crouse; age 37; born in Feb 1865 in NC; married 17 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9071; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Crouse; age 87; born 6 Feb 1864 at Cherry Lane, NC; married; husband of Mary Crouse, age 78;
farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Haywood and Ruthie (Gentry) Crouse; died 22 Apr 1947 at Iaeger,
WV; due to unlisted cause; buried 24 Apr 1947 in Slate Cemetery, Slate, VA; informant, J.W. Crouse,
Iaeger, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as Matilda J. Crouse; age 41; born in Dec 1858 in NC; married 17 yrs; 7 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, Levi Crouse.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as Susan A. Crouse; age 17; born in Nov 1882 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as John R. Crouse; age 16; born in Apr 1884 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as Letcher F. Crouse; age 8; born in May 1892 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as Oliver G. Crouse; age 7; born in May 1893 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A, Family #280.
Listed as Charles Crouse, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Joshua Crouse.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1925; Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Crouse; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; N&W laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of W.J. and
Bertha (sic, Bertha was his step-mother) Crouse; married on 19 Apr 1925 at Iaeger, WV; Gracie Kennedy; age
18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.R. and Martha Kennedy.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 95A; Family #5/5.
Listed as Grace Kenedy; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew R. Kennedy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 253A; Family #1/1.
Listed as Gracie Kenedy; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew R. Kennedy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1925; Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Crouse; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; N&W laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of W.J. and
Bertha (sic, Bertha was his step-mother) Crouse; married on 19 Apr 1925 at Iaeger, WV; Gracie Kennedy; age
18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.R. and Martha Kennedy.
1. NC Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James and Vickie Crouse; married 2 Sep 1972 in NC; living in Iredell Co, NC; divorced 3 Sep 1991 in
Iredell Co, NC.
1. NC Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James and Vickie Crouse; married 2 Sep 1972 in NC; living in Iredell Co, NC; divorced 3 Sep 1991 in
Iredell Co, NC.
1. NC Birth Index, 1800-2000; LDS Web Site.
Brandon James Crouse; born 30 Jul 1980 in Statesville, Iredell Co, NC; parents, James Burton and
Vicki Anita (Miller) Crouse.
2. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Brandon James Crouse
Also Known As: Joshua B Crouse
Residence Date: 01 Jul 1998-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place: Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1980
Address: 154 Whisper Pine Rd
Address Continued: Statesville, North Carolina 28625
Address Date: 01 Jul 1998-05 Dec 2008
Possible Relatives: Joshua B Crouse, Joshua B Crouse, Vicki M Crouse, Vicki Miller Crouse..."
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Brandon J. Crouse; age 32; born 30 Jul 1980; died 19 Jul 2012; card issued in NC.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Brandon James Crouse; born 30 Jul 1980; died 19 Jul 2012; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"IN LOVING MEMORY OF MATTHEW 5:8 BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FRO THEY SHALL SEE GOD".
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Gap Civil District; Sparta; taken on 9/11 Jun 1900; Page 157A;
Image 11 of 33; Family #103/103.
Listed as James R. Crouse; age 12; born in Oct 1887 in NC; in household of father, Levi Crouse.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73 008954; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
James Arthur Crouse; age 84; born 27 Oct 1888 in NC; married; husband of Jane Viers; miner;
SS# 233-07-2247; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Levi and Matilda (Saunders) Crouse; died 5 Jun
1973 at Iaeger, WV; due to A.M.I. with generalized arteriosclerosis; buried 7 Jun 1973 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
James A. Crouse; born 22 Oct 1888; died 5 Jun 1973; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Jane.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Jane Crouse; born 23 Oct 1898; died 20 Apr 1982; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, James Arthur Crouse.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Norman Wayne Thompson, 78, of Rockview, WV passed away on March 30, 2018 at Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on May 23, 1939 in Tazewell, VA a son of the late James Franklin and
Mary Madelena Browning Thompson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers
James Franklin Thompson, Jr. and Darrell Sherwood Thompson; and a sister Patsy Jane Woods. Survivors
include his loving wife of 15 years Juanita Lester Thompson; two sisters Geneva Roberta Thompson of
Albuquerque, NM and Peggy June Workman of Beckley; two brothers Samuel Earl (Phyliss) Thompson of FL
and Ronnie Gene (Deloris) Thompson of Beckley; and a host of nieces, nephews family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday April 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev.
Malcolm Mack Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from Noon until time of services on Tuesday April 3rd at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. ..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-37; taken on 25/26
Apr 1940; Page 758A; Image 30 of 35; Household #226.
Listed as Glenna Culp; age 9; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in Hemphill,
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles Culp.
2. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 30; Dwelling #225.
Listed as Glenna Culp; age 19; born in WV; never married; in household of sister, Mary Culp.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 31 Jul 2009.
Glenna Culp Thompson; born 21 Sep 1931; died 19 Dec 2001; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown.
"PINEVILLE - Glenna Thompson, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, following a long illness."Born Sept. 21, 1931, in Asco, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Culp (1892-1953) and Margaret Mae Culp (1897-1949). Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and a member of Faith Tabernacle Church.
"She was also preceded in death by seven sisters, Dorothy Culp-Thompson (Deceased), Goldie Marie Culp-Smith (1922-1988), Virginia Beatrice Culp-Smith (1921-Deceased), Ruby Culp-Linze (Deceased), Alice "Tiny" Culp-Lester (1926-Deceased), Mary Culp-Moye (Deceased) and Irene Culp-Crockett (Deceased).
"Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Norman "Wayne" Thompson (B. 1939) whom she married on August 27, 1960 in New Richmond, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1960, Page 411, Application Date: August 24, 1960); two daughters, Faye Thompson-Rose of Pennsylvania and Wanda Thompson-Blevins of Alabama; two grandsons, Jody and David Blevins Jr.; a sister, Evelyn Culp-Davis and her husband, Sandy, of Alabama; two nieces, Hazel Marie Mason and her husband, David, of Helen and Shelby Walter and her husband, Johnny, of Roderfield; four nephews, James Allen Cruey and his wife, Geneva, of Helen, Jerry Cruey of Tennessee, Mando Lester and his wife, Lulla Belle, of Premier, Tommy and Toni Maiden of Tennessee; and a host of friends.
"Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Curt Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
"Family links:
Parents:
Charles Arthur Culp (1892 - 1953)
Margaret Mae Culp (1897 - 1949)..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 212A; Image
1 of 2; Family #24/26.
Listed as Dorothy Culp; age 1 yr, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Charles A. Culp.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 77A; Image
25 of 47; Family #218/224.
Listed as Dorothy M. Culp; age 11; born WV; in household of father; Charles A. Culp.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-37; taken on 25/26
Apr 1940; Page 758A; Image 30 of 35; Household #226.
Listed as Dorothy Johnson; age 22; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in Hemphill,
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles Culp.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 115; WV Archives Web Site.
Lanie Johnson; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; mill laborer; living at Anawalt, WV; son of
Jack and Sarah; married on 23 Jan 1937 at Leckie, WV; Dorothy Culp; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Charles and Margaret.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 77A; Image
25 of 47; Family #218/224.
Listed as Ruby J. Culp; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born WV; in household of father; Charles A. Culp.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-37; taken on 25/26
Apr 1940; Page 758A; Image 30 of 35; Household #226.
Listed as Ruby Culp; age 12; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in Hemphill,
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles Culp.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Laymon Rose; age 19; born at Fan Rock, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 25 Jun 1948
at Welch, WV; Ruby Jewel Culp; age 19; born at Roderfield, WV; single; living at Davy, WV;
with consent of Ethel Rose, mother of Laymon Rose; and Margaret Culp, mother od Ruby Jewel
Culp.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 212A; Image
1 of 2; Family #24/26.
Listed as Irene Culp; age 4 yrs, 5 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Charles A. Culp.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 77A; Image
25 of 47; Family #218/224.
Listed as Irene F. Culp; age 15; born KY; in household of father; Charles A. Culp.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Mullins; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Maitland, WV; son of Hampton
and Mary; married on 1 Sep 1933 in McDowell Co, WV; Irene Culp; age 18; born in Pike Co, KY;
single; living at Garland, WV; daughter of Charles and Margaret; information provided by Margaret
Culp.