1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 157A; Family #26/26.
Listed as Paul Evans; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Ezra H. Evans.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage License; Vol #__(1949); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Matthew Evans; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; married on
18 Jun 1949 at Pineville, WV; Goldie Marie Church; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
with consent of Miles Church, father of Goldie Marie Church.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page
1108B; Image 52 of 74; Household #438.
Listed as Goldie M. Church; age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; not attending school;
lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Miles W. Church.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage License; Vol #__(1949); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Matthew Evans; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; married on
18 Jun 1949 at Pineville, WV; Goldie Marie Church; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
with consent of Miles Church, father of Goldie Marie Church.
3. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Goldie Marie Evans
Residence Date: 01 Apr 2000-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place: Pineville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1931
Address: 204 PO Box
Address Continued: Pineville, West Virginia 24874
Address Date: 01 Apr 2000-13 Jul 2001..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery, Apopka, Orange Co, FL; submitted by
Leonard Sapone; 10 Nov 2009.
Marie Burns; born 13 Apr 1931; died 3 Feb 1962; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN LOVING
MEMORY OF MOTHER; CHILDREN LINDA JAMES JERRY ALLEN BARBARA WILLIE"
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 2A; Image 3 of
26; Family #23/26.
Listed as William R. Church; age 2 yrs 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Miles W.
Church.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 26 Apr 1940; Page
1108B; Image 52 of 74; Household #438.
Listed as Roscoe W. Church; age 12; born in WV; 2nd grade education; not attending school;
lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Miles W. Church.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
William R, Church; age 26; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Jun 1954 at Iaeger,
WV; Foza Reed; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Mandy Reed, mother of
Frozia Reed, father deceased.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by David A. Swiger;
17 May 2013.
William Roscoe Church; born 2 Feb 1928; died 8 Jun 2002; buried here; personal photo shown
with mother, Aretta Coleman Church.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
William R, Church; age 26; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Jun 1954 at Iaeger,
WV; Foza Reed; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Mandy Reed, mother of
Frozia Reed, father deceased.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Johnny Marrs; 29 Dec 2014.
Bruce David Church; born 1 Feb 1953; died 18 Jul 2014; buried here; personal photo shown.
"Bruce David Church, 61, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at his residence in Iaeger."Bruce was born February 1, 1953, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Miles and Aretta Coleman Church. He was a retired school bus driver for McDowell County Board of Education and a United States Army veteran having served his country during the Vietnam War.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded indeath by six brothers, Roscoe, Frank, Junior, Ervin, Harry Lee, and George Church; and one sister, Goldie Church Evans; two brothers-in--law, Howard Green and howard Evans; three sisters-in-law, Mary Woods Church, Mazie Church, and Yvonne Beckner Church..
"Survivors include his loving wife Barbara Payne Church of the home; four sons, Michael Church and fiancée Bobbie Matney of the home, Jason Church and wife Amanda and Bruce Church Jr. all of Iaeger, WV, and Daniel Church and fiancee Andrea Knuckles of Kentucky; two daughters, Mary Church Reed of Mudfork, WV, and Maritha Church of Youngstown, Ohio; 20 grandchildren Brandon, Matthew, Kayla, Lucas, Kassidy, Aiden, Kelsi, Katelyn, David Matthew, Daniel Ray, Alexandra, John Adam, Crystal, Carol, Timmy, Joe, Leanne, Allison, Jimmy, and Ashley; two great grandchildren, Addison and Dayanira Church, a special loving niece, Veronica Shirley and husband Robert of Iaeger, WV; three sisters, Lois Irene Green of Welch, WV, Lidy Church Roberts of Gary, WV, and Barbara Church of Taylor, NC; one brother, Raymond Church of Iaeger, WV; four sisters-in-law, Patricia Church of Pineville, WV, Fozie Church Puckett of Bradshaw, WV, Emma Church of Grapevine, WV, Oga Givens Church of Iaeger, WV; one brother-in-law, Leslie Roberts of Gary, WV, numerous nieces and nephews, a special sister-in-law, Oretha Green, and a special brother/nephew, Kenny Green of Grapevine, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 12 noon with Pastor Kenny Green and Reverend Lennis Jackson officiating at the Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Con Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Gail Church, 58, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA. Barbara was born February 21, 1958 a daughter of the late Dewey and Margaret Payne. She was a home maker and a member of the Garland Church of the Living God. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Church, Sr. Survivors include three sons, Bruce Church Jr. of Iaeger, WV, Jason Church and wife Amanda of Johnny Cake, WV, and Michael Church and Bobbi Matney of Bristol, TN; six grandchildren, David Matthew Church and wife Jessica of Indianapolis, IN, Alexandria Church of Beckley, WV, John Church of Iaeger, WV, Crystal Church of Welch, WV, Carol Church of Welch, WV, and Kaitlyn Church of Beartown, WV; four great grandchildren, Day Day Church of Beckley, WV, Michael Zane Church of Charleston, WV, Addison Church of Indianapolis, IN, David Matthew Church Jr. of Indianapolis, IN; five brothers, Prentice Payne of Iaeger, WV, Donald Payne and wife Barbara of Iaeger, WV, Jimmy Payne and wife Sandra of Paynesville, WV, Lee Payne and wife Margaret of Beartown, WV, Tom Payne and wife Melinda of Avondale, WV; two sisters, Edna Payne and Louie Rowe of Welch, WV, and Nancy Miller and husband Jack of Grapevine, WV; niece, Veronica Shirley and husband Robert of Iaeger, WV; nephew Josh Payne and wife Alicia of Iaeger, WV; and best friends Kenny and Ortha Green of Grapevine, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 12 noon with Reverend Kenny Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Herman George Deskins, 92, of Bristol, TN, formerly of the Atwell, WV, area, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015, at the Cambridge House in Bristol."Herman was born December 21, 1923, in Lex, WV, a son of the late John Wallace and Susie Florence Addair Deskins.
" In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Deskins; two brothers, Thornton and Raymond Deskins and a sister Marie Hagerman.
"Survivors include one step daughter, Ruby Mutter of Bristol, TN; a step granddaughter, Jennifer Garrett also of Bristol, TN; six brothers, James Deskins of Ligonier, IN, John Cliffton "J.C." Deskins of Atwell, WV, Donald Deskins of English, WV, Ralph Deskins of Raymond, WA, Ernest Deskins of Bristol, TN, and Martin Deskins of Abbs Valley VA; two sisters, Betty Keen of Henry, VA, and Margaret Lester of Piqua, OH; two half sisters, Alma Gibson and Amy Click both of Ligonier, IN; and a step sister, Shirley Lowery of Bristol, TN.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 16, 2015, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Charlie Kennedy officiating at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mt., near Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mt. near Atwell, WV...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page
1165A; Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as Lee Ferrell; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William H. Ferrell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Abraham Ferrell; age 22; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 13
May 1957 at Avondale, WV; Amanda Ann Muncy; age 18; born and living at Avondale, WV; single;
with consent of Lillian Muncy, divorced; mother has custody.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lee was born March 21, 1935, in Roderfield, WV, a son of the late William Ewing and Josie Nellie Overby Ferrell. He was a United States Army Veteran and a disabled coal miner. He was a Pastor of the House of Faith Church in Raysal, WV and loved to preach of God's blessings and miracles."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Lou Ferrell; a granddaughter, Christina Wolford; and four brothers, William, Robert, Woodrow, and Clarence Ferrell.
"Those left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 58 years, Amanda Ann Ferrell of the home; seven children, Edward Lee Ferrell and wife Rita of Welch, WV, Nellie Ruth Hagerman and husband Thomas of Avondale, WV, Shelby Jean Dawson and husband Leonard of Raysal, WV, Flora Kay Wolford and husband Danny of Abbs Valley, VA, Marvin Everett Ferrell of Raysal, WV, Stella May Jones of Bradshaw, WV, and James Matthew Ferrell and wife Patricia of Raysal, WV; 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Mullins of Davy, WV, and Ruby Jones of Avondale, WV; one brother, Homer Ferrell of Indiana; a special cousin, Ronnie Hall and wife Mary of Taylorsville, NC, special friend, Sandy Street of Grundy, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles, Pastor Edward Muncy, Reverend James Chapman , and Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Mike Roberts Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Abraham Ferrell; age 22; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 13
May 1957 at Avondale, WV; Amanda Ann Muncy; age 18; born and living at Avondale, WV; single;
with consent of Lillian Muncy, divorced; mother has custody.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Amanda Ann Ferrell, 82, of Raysal, WV went to her Heavenly Home late Friday evening, July 7, 2023."Amanda was born March 8, 1941 in Avondale, WV a daughter of the late Ewing and Lillian Workman Muncy. Amanda was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was very devoted to her family giving them her time and attention but most of all her love. Amanda enjoyed four wheeling, picnics and fishing; she was affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
"In addition to her parents, Ewing and Lillian Muncy, Amanda was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Lee Ferrell; an infant daughter, Brenda Lou Ferrell, a granddaughter, Christina Ann Wolford; a great grandson, Nathaniel Wolford; four sisters, Doodle Muncy, Stella Wroten, Della Mae Branscome and Silthy Hatfield; and two brothers, Larry Muncy and Ira Ed Muncy.
"Those left to cherish her memory are seven children, Edward Lee Ferrell and wife Rita of Raysal, WV, Nellie Ruth Hagerman and husband Thomas of Avondale, WV; Shelby Dawson and husband Leonard of Raysal, WV, Flora Kay Wolford and husband Danny of Abbs Valley, VA, Marvin Everett Ferrell of Raysal, WV, Stella Mae Jones of Bradshaw, WV and James Matthew Ferrell and wife Patricia of Princeton, WV; 21 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and one on the way; one sister, Lutishie Loomis of Columbus, OH, and one brother, Everett Muncy of Avondale, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"The family extends a special thank you to her Hospice nurse, Nancy Schrader.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12 noon with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend John Wheeler officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mike Roberts Cemetery on Beartown Mountain. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and honorary pallbearer will be Frank Hyatt.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023 after 6 o’clock at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 354; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Long; age 22; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James W.
and Mary; married on 21 Dec 1913 at Iaeger, WV; Virgie Keaton; age 21; born in Patrick Co, VA;
single; daughter of W.H. and L.D.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Karl Hamlin; 21 Feb 2023; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Levi Harrison Long; born 9 Nov 1891; died 7 Sep 1993; buried here; headstone photo shown.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William Hansford Keaton";
Article; Page 180; submitted by Foza Keaton, Iaeger, WV 24844.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Levi H. Long" article; Page 194;
submitted by Patricia King, Grand-daughter, Iaeger, WV 24844.
" LEVI H. LONG
" MY GRANDAD, “POPPlE” LONG
"l remember an old man l loved so much, my
heart was so sad when God took him above.
This old man that I am talking about, he is
my Granddad, my best friend.
Yes a hat, white shirt and tie he always wore,
when he would visit or just go to the store.
People would come from all around t visit
and talk to my Granddad, my pal.
He was a salesman, he went door to door,
leaving samples and much more.
As a child l remember so well how he would
sit on his front porch in his old rocking chair.
He would tell us stories with a grin on his face.
I love and miss my Granddad in every way.
His name? Levi Long, he lived a long life, he
was 102 when he left us all very blue.
Unfriendly? Never in any way. Always on my
mind you will stay.
You will never know how much you are
missed, by all your children and all the grandkids.
I always think back to the good old days,
talking and laughing and just being with you
from day to day.
I call this old man Poppie, everyone did, and
always remember, Poppie, I love you! Love
your grand kid."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Rob and Carol Steele"; Article; Page 246; submitted by Carrol Steele, PO Box
147, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 85A; Image 13
of 31; Family #111/113.
Listed as Virginia Keaton; age 15; in household of father, William H. Keaton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 354; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Long; age 22; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James W.
and Mary; married on 21 Dec 1913 at Iaeger, WV; Virgie Keaton; age 21; born in Patrick Co, VA;
single; daughter of W.H. and L.D.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Karl Hamlin; 21 Feb 2023; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Virginia Viola Keaton Long; born 24 Dec 1896; died 15 Mar 1956; buried here; grave marker photo
shown.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William Hansford Keaton";
Article; Page 180; submitted by Foza Keaton, Iaeger, WV 24844.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995" edited by Dr. Thomas Hatcher,
Geneva Steele, Sandra long and Christine Carr McGuire; 1995. LC #95-61262; "Levi H. Long";
article; Page 193; submitted by Sandra Long, Box 31, Iaeger, WV; 24844.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995" edited by Dr. Thomas Hatcher,
Geneva Steele, Sandra long and Christine Carr McGuire; 1995. LC #95-61262; "Levi H. Long";
article; Page 194; submitted by Patricia King, Grand-daughter, Iaeger, WV 24844.
"
LEVI H. LONG
MY GRANDAD, “POPPlE” LONG
l remember an old man l loved so much, my
heanwas so sad when God took him above.my Granddad, my best friend.
Yes a hat, white shirt and lie he always wore,
when he would visit or just go the store.
People would come from all around ю visit
and talk to my Granddad, my pal.
He was a salesman, he went door to door,
leaving samples and much more.
As a child l remember so well how he would
sit on his front porch in his old rocking chair.
He would tell us stories with a grin on his face.
I love and miss my Granddad in every way.
His name? Levi Longv he lived a long life, he
was 102 when he left us all very blue.
Unfriendly? Never in any way. Always on my
mind you will stay.
You will never know how much you are
missed, by all your children and all the grandkids.
I always think back to the good old days,
talking and laughing and just being with you
from day to day.
I call this old man Poppie, everyone did, and
always remeber, Poppie, I love you! Love,
your grandkid."
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Rob and Carol Steele"; Article; Page 246; submitted by Carrol Steele, PO Box
147, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Drema Sue Kennedy, 48, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence."Drema was born September 23, 1966, in Welch, WV, a daughter of William Harold Bryant and the late Wayma Irene Bailey Bryant. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Pentecostal Church.
"In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by one son, James William Matney. Survivors include her father, William Harold Bryant of Rodefield, WV; two sisters, Debbie England and husband Burb of Roderfield, WV, and Sandra St. John and husband Arnold also of Roderfield, WV; two nephews, Justin England of Roderfield, WV, and Dustin England of Huston TX; and one niece Megan Roberts of Iaeger, WV.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Allen Green; age 21; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; son of Chess and Barbara Green;
married on 27 Jan 1960 at Kimball, WV; Alberta Jane Bowling; age 19; born and living at Oceana,
WV; single; daughter of Richard and Edith Bowling.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Allen Green Sr., 76, of Raleigh N.C. formerly of Welch WV, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh N.C. Born May 13, 1939, in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Chess and Barbara Burks Green.
"He was a resident of Raleigh N.C. for the past 12 years, he was a retired Sears repairman and he enjoyed visiting with family and friends and watching NASCAR.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his wife Alberta Jane Green, and one brother Chess Green Jr.
"Survivors include, one daughter, Annette Green of Raleigh N.C., one son, Jerry Green Jr. and wife Jennifer of Potomac Falls VA, one sister, Barbara Lester and husband Roger of Dobson N.C., one Grandson, David Cannan of Raleigh N.C., two granddaughters, Courtney and Sydney Green both of Potomac Falls VA, two nephews, Andrew Green and wife Brynn of West Jefferson N.C., and James Lester of Dobson N.C., one niece, Angela Green of Bryson City N.C..
"Graveside funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 5 P.M., in the Elkhorn Church Cemetery on Belcher Mtn with Elder Tom Belcher officiating...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Allen Green; age 21; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; son of Chess and Barbara Green;
married on 27 Jan 1960 at Kimball, WV; Alberta Jane Bowling; age 19; born and living at Oceana,
WV; single; daughter of Richard and Edith Bowling.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alberta J Green
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1944
Phone Number: 436-6579
Address: 295 Stewart St, Welch, WV, 24801-2030 (1993)"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alberta Jane Green
[Alberta J Green]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1944
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Jul 2001
SSN: 232705032
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as ALBERTA JANE GREEN;
10 Jul 2001: Name listed as ALBERTA J GREEN"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alberta J. Green
SSN: 232-70-5032
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 16 Sep 1944
Died: 5 Jul 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1960-1961)"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Records; Certificate #'70 041190; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benjamin Franklin Dale; age 41; born 28 May 1929 in WV; divorced; 4yrs HS education; this is his
second marriage; living at Avondale, McDowell Co, WV; son of William Perry and Essie (Biggerstaff)
Dale; married on 8 Oct 1970 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Julia Lenile
Dale; age 46; born 14 Apr 1924 in WV; divorced; 3 yrs HS education; this is her third marriage; living
at Avondale, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Guy Virgil and Grace (Ellis) Dale.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Benjamin Franklin Dale [Benjamin F Dale]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 May 1929
Birth Place: Pan McDowell, West Virginia [Garland, West Virginia]
Death Date: 12 Jun 1990
Father:
William P Dale
Mother:
Essie Biggerstaff
SSN: 232428287
Notes: Jun 1945: Name listed as BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DALE;
04 Jun 1993: Name listed as BENJAMIN F DALE "
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Jul 2014.
Benjamin Franklin Dale; born 28 May 1929; died 12 Jun 1990; buried here; grave marker photo
shown;
"PFC US ARMY KOREA".
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 1162A; Image 25 of 64; Household #204.
Listed Julia Dale; age 16; born in WV; 10th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Guy V. Dale.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Patton Melton; age 22; born in Superior, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 21 Dec 1946 at
Welch, WV; Julia Lenile Dale; age 22; born at Gilbert, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Records; Certificate #'70 041190; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benjamin Franklin Dale; age 41; born 28 May 1929 in WV; divorced; 4yrs HS education; this is his second
marriage; living at Avondale, McDowell Co, WV; son of William Perry and Essie (Biggerstaff) Dale; married
on 8 Oct 1970 in the Grundy Baptist Church, Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Julia Lenile Dale; age 46; born 14
Apr 1924 in WV; divorced; 3 yrs HS education; this is her third marriage; living at Avondale, McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Guy Virgil and Grace (Ellis) Dale.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Julia L. Dale; age 82; born 14 Apr 1924; died 14 Mar 2006; last residence, McDowell Co, WV; card issued in WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31Jul 2014.
Julia LaNile Dale; born 14 Apr 1924; died 14 Mar 2006; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"TECH 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II".
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tommy and Deana Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale, WV; taken on 25 Feb 1920; Page 241A;
Image 14 of 35; Family #143/147.
Listed as William Dale; age 22; born in WV; single; miner; in household of father, Elihue L Dale.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale, WV; taken on 25 Feb 1920; Page 241A;
Image 14 of 35; Family #143/147.
Listed as Essie Biggerstaff; age 21; born in NC; single; maid in household of Elihue L. Dale with future
spouse, William Perry Dale.