1. 1940 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; E.D. 78-11; taken on 24 Apr 1940; Page 175B; Image 34 of 42;
Household #213.
Listed as James I. Moore; age 45; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; in household of son-in-law,
Luther H. Donithan.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as George W. Dove; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Ashford Dove.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
G.M. Dove; age born in Henry Co, VA; single; son of Ashworth and Sarah J. Dove; married on 30 May
1899 in Henry Co, VA; Ida J. Hodges; age 27; born in Henry Co, VA; single; daughter of H.K. and Mary Hodges.
3. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as George M. Dove; age 41; born in VA; in Jul 1858; married 1 yr; farm laborer; in household of
father-in-law, Hiram K. Hodges, with wife and child.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as George M. Dove; age 60; born in VA; married; barn manager for coal co; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as George M. Dove; age 71; born in VA; married at 40; stable boss; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4179; WV Archives Web Site.
G.M. Dove; age 78 yrs, 7 mons, 17 days; born 13 Jul 1858 in Preston, Henry Co, VA; widowed; husband of
Ida M. Dove; retired; "Greenbrier 3/c"; son of Mr. Asford and Jane (Cahill) Dove, both born in Martinsville, VA;
died 2 mar 1937 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to essential hypertension, general arteriosclerosis,
especially renal and cerebral; cerebral vascular accident with broncho-pneumonia; buried 3 Mar 1937 in
Preston, VA ; informant, Mr. Walter Dove, Marshall College, Huntington, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hodges Cemetery, Fieldale, Henry Co, VA; submitted by Deegraver; 4 Feb 2009.
George M. Dove; born 13 Aug (sic, Jul) 1958 in Henry Co, VA; died 2 Mar 1937; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown.
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
G.M. Dove; age born in Henry Co, VA; single; son of Ashworth and Sarah J. Dove; married on 30 May
1899 in Henry Co, VA; Ida J. Hodges; age 27; born in Henry Co, VA; single; daughter of H.K. and Mary Hodges.
2. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Ida J. Dove; age 28; born in VA; in Aug 1871; married 1 yr; in household of father, Hiram K.
Hodges, with husband and child.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as Ida J. Dove; age 47; born in VA; married; in household of husband, George M. Dove.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as Ida Dove; age 57; born in VA; married at 27; in household of husband, George M. Dove.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16859; WV Archives Web Site.
Ida M. Dove; age 62, estimated; born in Preston, VA; housewife; married, wife of G.M. Dove; daughter of
Hiram and Mary (Campbell) Hodges; died 15 Dec 1934 in the Northfork District, McDowell Co, WV; due to
myocarditis following chronic bronchitis; buried 17 Dec 1934 in Fieldale, VA; informant, Walter Dove,
McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Mary V. Dove; age 1 mon; born in VA; in Apr 1900; in household of grandfather, Hiram K.
Hodges, with parents.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as Mary V. Dove; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, George M. Dove.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as Mary V. Dove; age 29; born in VA; single; public school teacher; in household of father, George
M. Dove.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as Walter M. Dove; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, George M. Dove.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as Mildred A. Dove; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, George M. Dove.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as Mildred Dove; age 24; born in WV; single; public school teacher; in household of father, George
M. Dove.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 179B; Image 29 of 45;
Family #303/305.
Listed as George B. Dove; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, George M. Dove.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as Burns Dove; age 22; born in VA; single; salesman in general merchandise store; in household
of father, George M. Dove.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Image 17 of 39;
Family #155/169.
Listed as Hiram Dove; age 20; born in WV single; truck driver; in household of father, George M. Dove.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as Ashford Dove; age 54; born in VA; tanner; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as Sarah J. Dove; age 45; born in VA; in household of husband, Ashford Dove.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as William A. Dove; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Ashford Dove.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as Thomas C.. Dove; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Ashford Dove.
1. 1870 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; Horse Pasture PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 2B;
Image 4 of 81; Family #19/19.
Listed as Eliza N. Dove; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Ashford Dove.
1. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Hiram K. Hodges; age 66; born in VA; in Mar 1834; married 43 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Mary T. Hodges; age 61; born in VA; in Feb 1839; married 43 yrs; 6 children, all living; in
household of husband, Hiram K. Hodges.
1. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Willie A. Hodges; age 25; born in VA; in May 1875; single; farmer with father; in household
of father, Hiram K. Hodges.
1. 1900 Census, Henry Co, VA; Horse Pasture District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 28B; Image 20 of 39;
Family #172/177.
Listed as Walter Hodges; age 17; born in VA; in May 1883; single; farm laborer; in household of father,
Hiram K. Hodges.
1. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958; LDS Web Site.
Charles H. Downing; born in Downingtown, PA; son of William and Eccalf (sic) Malissa Downing;
married on 1 Jun 1929 in Franklin Co, OH; Nellie Landmire; age 42; born in Jewett, OH; widow;
daughter of John and Sarah (Bradley) Skipper.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 002026; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Downing; age 66; born 8 Nov 1895 in Downingtown, PA; married; retired telephone
maintance man; SS# 289-05-8849; living on Summers Street in Welch, WV; son of William and
Malisa (Couch) Downing; died 19 Feb 1962 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
carcinoma of lung; buried 22 Feb 1962 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. C.H.
Downing, Welch.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Charles H. Downing; born in 1895; died in 1962; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
wife, Nellie P. Downing.
1. Ohio Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nellie Skipper; born 26 Nov 1886 in Archer, Harrison Co, OH; parents, John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley)
Skipper.
2. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Nellie P. Skipper; age 13; born in Nov 1886 in OH; in household of father, John W. Skipper.
3. Jefferson County, Ohio Marriage Records; Vol #__; (1904); Page 193; LDS Web Site.
Earl Pittenger; age 21; born in Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; son of William H. an Lottie (Lernard?)
Pittenger; married on 30 May 1904 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; Nellie P. Skipper; age 17; born in
Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; daughter of John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley) Skipper.
4. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as Nellie P. Pittinger; age 28; born in OH; widow; 1 child, 1 living; pottery works; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
5. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 580; LDS Web Site.
George Landmire; age 38; born and living in Stubenville, OH; single; paper maker; son of Chris and
Martha (Lee) Landmire; married on 3 Feb 1915 Nellie Pittenger; age 29; born in Stubenville, OH; widow;
living in Columbus, OH; daughter of John and Martha (sic, Sarah C.) (Bradley) Skipper.
6. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958; LDS Web Site.
Charles H. Downing; born in Downingtown, PA; son of William and Eccalf (sic) Malissa Downing;
married on 1 Jun 1929 in Franklin Co, OH; Nellie Landmire; age 42; born in Jewett, OH; widow;
daughter of John and Sarah (Bradley) Skipper.
7. Ohio Death Index; 1908-2007; LDS Web Site.
Nellie P. Downing; age 78; born in 1887; widow; living in OH; died 14 Oct 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Nellie P. Downing; born in 1886; died in 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Charles H. Downing..
1. Jefferson County, Ohio Marriage Records; Vol #__; (1904); Page 193; LDS Web Site.
Earl Pittenger; age 21; born in Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; son of William H. an Lottie (Lernard?)
Pittenger; married on 30 May 1904 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; Nellie P. Skipper; age 17; born in
Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; daughter of John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley) Skipper.
1. Ohio Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nellie Skipper; born 26 Nov 1886 in Archer, Harrison Co, OH; parents, John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley)
Skipper.
2. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Nellie P. Skipper; age 13; born in Nov 1886 in OH; in household of father, John W. Skipper.
3. Jefferson County, Ohio Marriage Records; Vol #__; (1904); Page 193; LDS Web Site.
Earl Pittenger; age 21; born in Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; son of William H. an Lottie (Lernard?)
Pittenger; married on 30 May 1904 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; Nellie P. Skipper; age 17; born in
Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; daughter of John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley) Skipper.
4. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as Nellie P. Pittinger; age 28; born in OH; widow; 1 child, 1 living; pottery works; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
5. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 580; LDS Web Site.
George Landmire; age 38; born and living in Stubenville, OH; single; paper maker; son of Chris and
Martha (Lee) Landmire; married on 3 Feb 1915 Nellie Pittenger; age 29; born in Stubenville, OH; widow;
living in Columbus, OH; daughter of John and Martha (sic, Sarah C.) (Bradley) Skipper.
6. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958; LDS Web Site.
Charles H. Downing; born in Downingtown, PA; son of William and Eccalf (sic) Malissa Downing;
married on 1 Jun 1929 in Franklin Co, OH; Nellie Landmire; age 42; born in Jewett, OH; widow;
daughter of John and Sarah (Bradley) Skipper.
7. Ohio Death Index; 1908-2007; LDS Web Site.
Nellie P. Downing; age 78; born in 1887; widow; living in OH; died 14 Oct 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Nellie P. Downing; born in 1886; died in 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Charles H. Downing..
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as John W. Skipper; age 50; born in Jan 1850 in OH; married 29 yrs; day laborer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as John W. Skipper; age 60; born in OH; married once; mill worker, Labell: head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Sahah C. Skipper; age 46; born in Aug 1853 in OH; married 29 yrs; 6 children, all living;
in household of husband, John W. Skipper.
2. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as Sarah C. Skipper; age 56; born in OH; married once for 38 yrs; 7 children, 6 living; in
household of husband, John W. Skipper.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Joseph E. Skipper; age 27; born in Jan 1873 in OH; single; day laborer; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as George B. Skipper; age 23; born in Oct 1876 in OH; single; barber; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Harry R. Skipper; age 20; born in Nov 1879 in OH; single; day laborer; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Paul W. Skipper; age 18; born in Oct 1881 in OH; single; barber; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
1. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as John R. Skipper; age 7; born in Oct 1892 in OH; in household of father, John W. Skipper.
2. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as John R. Skipper; age 16; born in OH; in household of father, John W. Skipper.
1. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 580; LDS Web Site.
George Landmire; age 38; born and living in Stubenville, OH; single; paper maker; son of Chris and
Martha (Lee) Landmire; married on 3 Feb 1915 Nellie Pittenger; age 29; born in Stubenville, OH; widow;
living in Columbus, OH; daughter of John and Martha (sic, Sarah C.) (Bradley) Skipper.
1. Ohio Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nellie Skipper; born 26 Nov 1886 in Archer, Harrison Co, OH; parents, John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley)
Skipper.
2. 1900 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 176A; Image 17 of 22;
Family #148/170.
Listed as Nellie P. Skipper; age 13; born in Nov 1886 in OH; in household of father, John W. Skipper.
3. Jefferson County, Ohio Marriage Records; Vol #__; (1904); Page 193; LDS Web Site.
Earl Pittenger; age 21; born in Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; son of William H. an Lottie (Lernard?)
Pittenger; married on 30 May 1904 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; Nellie P. Skipper; age 17; born in
Jewett, Harrison Co, OH; single; daughter of John W. and Sarah C. (Bradley) Skipper.
4. 1910 Census, Jefferson Co, OH; Steubenville; 1027 McKinley Ave; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 101B;
Image 18 of 39; Family #196/196.
Listed as Nellie P. Pittinger; age 28; born in OH; widow; 1 child, 1 living; pottery works; in household of
father, John W. Skipper.
5. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 580; LDS Web Site.
George Landmire; age 38; born and living in Stubenville, OH; single; paper maker; son of Chris and
Martha (Lee) Landmire; married on 3 Feb 1915 Nellie Pittenger; age 29; born in Stubenville, OH; widow;
living in Columbus, OH; daughter of John and Martha (sic, Sarah C.) (Bradley) Skipper.
6. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958; LDS Web Site.
Charles H. Downing; born in Downingtown, PA; son of William and Eccalf (sic) Malissa Downing;
married on 1 Jun 1929 in Franklin Co, OH; Nellie Landmire; age 42; born in Jewett, OH; widow;
daughter of John and Sarah (Bradley) Skipper.
7. Ohio Death Index; 1908-2007; LDS Web Site.
Nellie P. Downing; age 78; born in 1887; widow; living in OH; died 14 Oct 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Nellie P. Downing; born in 1886; died in 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Charles H. Downing..
1. 1920 Census, Lackawanna Co, PA; Old Forge Borough; 413 Oak Street; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 239B; Image 22 of 29; Family #152/192.
Listed as John Draus; age 34; born in Poland; married; immigrated to US in 1908; naturalized in 1915;
coal miner; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 192A; Image 73 of 73;
Family #631/686.
Listed as John Draus, age 44; born in Poland; widowed; married at 20; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-42; taken on 8 Apr 1940;
Page 823B; Image 15 of 25; Household #107.
Listed as John Draus; age 54; born in Poland; widowed; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; tippleman in coal mine; head of household.
4. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #'57 009223; WV Archives Web Site.
John Draus; age 71 yrs, 11 mons, 17 days; born 28 Jul 1885 in Poland; widowed; coal miner;
SS#233-128-585?; living in Bluefield, WV; son of unknown parents; died 15 Jul 1957 in the
Bluefield Santarium, Bluefield, WV; due to chronic cor pulmonale and silicosis; buried 17 Jul
1957 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, John M. Draus, son.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
John Draus, Sr.; born 28 Jul 1885; died 15 Jul 1957; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN LOVING
MEMORY".
1. 1920 Census, Lackawanna Co, PA; Old Forge Borough; 413 Oak Street; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 239B; Image 22 of 29; Family #152/192.
Listed as Agnes Draus; age 32; born in Poland; married; immigrated to US in 1910; naturalized in 1915;
in household of husband, John Draus.
2. Roane Co, WV Death Certificate #1187; WV Archives Web Site.
Agnes Draus; age 32; married; daughter of unknown parents; died 1 Feb 1921 in the Spencer
State Hospital, Spencer, WV; due to pulmonary TB; body removed to Welch, WV; no other
information given.
1. 1920 Census, Lackawanna Co, PA; Old Forge Borough; 413 Oak Street; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 239B; Image 22 of 29; Family #152/192.
Listed as Peter Draus; age 7; born in PA; in household of father, John Draus.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 192A; Image 73 of 73;
Family #631/686.
Listed as Peter O. Draus; age 18; born in PA; single; coal miner; in household of father, John Draus.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 192A; Image 73 of 73;
Family #631/686.
Listed as Teddie Draus; age 11; born in PA; in household of father, John Draus.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-42; taken on 8 Apr 1940;
Page 824A; Image 16 of 25; Household #107.
Listed as Teddy Draus; age 20; born in PA; 11th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; clerk in company store; in household of father, John M. Daus.