McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Rutherford Elzea

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000618; WV Archives Web Site.
Elzea Rutherford; age 85; born in Nov 1877 in IN; married; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV;
SS# 236-09-3709; son of August and Jane (Sweet) Elzea; died 14 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to arteriosolerotic heat disease with chronic myocardial failure and pneumonconiosis;
buried 16 Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.


Gertrude Mabe

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 016547; WV Archives Web Site.
Gertrude Elzea; age 80; born 20 Aug 1877 in Parks, VA (could this be Parks Mill, Abingdon, VA?)
married; housewife; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Mark and Kathryn (Price) Mabe; died 27 Oct
1957 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to large ulcer, lower abdomem, probably perforation of
colon, diverticulitis; buried 30 Oct 1957 in Iaeger Memoral, Roderfield, WV; informant, Rutherford
Elzea, Iaeger, WV.


Rutherford Elzea

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000618; WV Archives Web Site.
Elzea Rutherford; age 85; born in Nov 1877 in IN; married; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV;
SS# 236-09-3709; son of August and Jane (Sweet) Elzea; died 14 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to arteriosolerotic heat disease with chronic myocardial failure and pneumonconiosis;
buried 16 Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.


Mary Belle Vance

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jul 1900; Page 257B; Image 38
of 65; Family #320/320.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 8; born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, James Vance.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 80B; Image 4
of 31; Family #43/44.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Bell Kennedy; age 34; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Edward H. Kennedy.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.


Edward H. Kennedy

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Ed Kennedy; age 45; born in WV; married at 27; section head for railroad; head of household.


Mary Belle Vance

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jul 1900; Page 257B; Image 38
of 65; Family #320/320.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 8; born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, James Vance.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 80B; Image 4
of 31; Family #43/44.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Bell Kennedy; age 34; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Edward H. Kennedy.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.


Elmer Dolph England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District; Hampton Roads; taken on 2 Jan 1920;
Page 211A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Elmer England, age 6, born in WV; in household of father, Lewis England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 61A;
Family #438/456.
Listed as Elmer England; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer England; born 18 Mar 1912 at Hensley, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louis and Dicie;
was issued license to marry on 25 Jan 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; no return by a minister; Lucille
Howard; born 25 Mar 1916; born in Cabel Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Gladys and Henry.
4.McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 000791; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Elmer England; age 58; born 12 Mar ___ in WV; married; miner; SS# 235-18-3373; husband of Lucille
Howard; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Lewis and Dicey (Riffe) England; died 18 Jan 1972 in Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to hypertensive Vascular disease with myocarfailure with advanced
chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema; buried 20 Jan 1972 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery,
Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co,WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Elmer D. England; born 18 Mar 1912; died 18 Jan 1972; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WE SAY GOODBYE, BUT NOT FOREVER".


Lucille Howard

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer England; born 18 Mar 1912 at Hensley, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louis and Dicie;
was issued license to marry on 25 Jan 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; no return by a minister; Lucille
Howard; born 25 Mar 1916; born in Cabel Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Gladys and
Henry.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lucille Howard England, 95, formerly of Sandy Huff, WV, and a resident of Golden Harvest Long Term Care, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 .

"Lucille was born March 25, 1923, in Cabell County, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Whittke Howard. Lucille was married to the late Elmer "Dolph" England and was a lifelong resident of Sandy Huff. She had been a member of the Sandy Huff Jesus Church since her youth.

"In addition to her parents and husband Lucille was preceded in death by two daughters, Faye England and Georgia Bailey; four granddaughters, Tammy, and Marchell, and infant twins Mariam and Mary; three sisters, Alberta, Dorothy, and Waneda; and three brothers, Martin, Waldon and Elmer.

"Survivors include one daughter, Annetta (Iaeger Jr.) Cline of Akron, OH; three sons, Jackie (Norma) England of Peterstown, WV, Don (Barbara) England of Johnny Cake and Steve (Betty) England of Sandy Huff; two sisters, Pauline England of Akron, OH and Edna Harlan of Elkins, WV; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren 10 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great granddaughter; and special friend and neighbor, Myrtle King.

"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Rickey Ferrell officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield. Lucille will be buried beside of her daughters and carried to her final resting place by her grandsons, family and friends...."


Helen Faye England

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Helen Faye England; born 11 Feb 1945; died 9 Aug 2000; buried here; headstone photo shown.


Arthur J. "Jay" England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jan 1920; Page 218A;
Family #145/149.
Listed as Arthur J. England; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 58B;
Family #393/411.
Listed as Jay England; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas England.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 703;
Household #176.
Listed as Arthur J. England; age 23; born in WV; absent; single; 6th grade education; lived in rural
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas England.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Arthur England; age 34; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. "The Greenville News"; Greenville, SC; Saturday; 3 May 1975; Page 12; Newspapers.com Website.
"Arthur England Arthur J. England, 58, of Rt. Lori Drive, Simpsonville, died Friday.

"Born in Hensley, McDow County, West Virginia, son of the late Thomas and Mary Jane Gibson England, he was a retired coal miner, a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Simpsonville and a veteran of World War II.

"Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Triplett England; a son, Michael Wayne England of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Darrell Urps of Simpsonville, Mrs. Wayne Firebaugh of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. William Del Sarto of Tempe, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mann of Fanrock, W. Va., and Mrs. Thelma Green of Day, W. Va.; a brother, Elise England of Kimball, W. Va.; and five grandchildren.

"Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Cross Roads Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at The Mackey Mortuary where the family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be placed in the church Sunday at 2 p.m.

"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Mark Lindahl; 7 Dec 2006.
Arthur J. England; born 31 Jul 1916; died 2 May 1975; buried here; grave maker photo shown;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; "CPL US ARMY
WORLD WAR II".


Margaret Elizabeth Triplett

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Margaret England; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Arthur England.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Myra; 30 May 2013.
Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; born in 1920 in Goody, KY; died 27 May 2013 in Roanoke,
VA; buried here; double headstone photo shown with first husband, Arthur J. England; obit shown.
"...Margaret Elizabeth Triplett England Spearman, 92, of Simpsonville, loving wife of Curtis Spearman, died May 27, 2013, in Roanoke, VA.

"Born in Goody, KY, she was a daughter of the late Juney and Necy Triplett.

"Mrs. Spearman was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Greer.

"In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Firebaugh and her husband, Philip Wayne of Roanoke, VA, and Dreama England Del Sarto Slaney of Simpsonville; a son, Michael England of Simpsonville; one step-son, Reverend Richard Spearman and his wife, Nan of Beaufort, SC; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mabel Hull, Gladys Testerman, Eleanor White, Brenda Booth, and Sue Towery.

"Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur J. England; a daughter, Deann Urps; a step-son, William C. Spearman; and six siblings.

"The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 and Friday, May 31, 2013 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, with a funeral service following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

"Burial will be in the church cemetery."


Margaret Elizabeth Triplett

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Margaret England; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Arthur England.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Myra; 30 May 2013.
Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; born in 1920 in Goody, KY; died 27 May 2013 in Roanoke,
VA; buried here; double headstone photo shown with first husband, Arthur J. England; obit shown.
"...Margaret Elizabeth Triplett England Spearman, 92, of Simpsonville, loving wife of Curtis Spearman, died May 27, 2013, in Roanoke, VA.

"Born in Goody, KY, she was a daughter of the late Juney and Necy Triplett.

"Mrs. Spearman was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Greer.

"In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Firebaugh and her husband, Philip Wayne of Roanoke, VA, and Dreama England Del Sarto Slaney of Simpsonville; a son, Michael England of Simpsonville; one step-son, Reverend Richard Spearman and his wife, Nan of Beaufort, SC; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mabel Hull, Gladys Testerman, Eleanor White, Brenda Booth, and Sue Towery.

"Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur J. England; a daughter, Deann Urps; a step-son, William C. Spearman; and six siblings.

"The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 and Friday, May 31, 2013 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, with a funeral service following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

"Burial will be in the church cemetery."


Earl England

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Earl England, son of Lloyd and Margaret Riffe England; born on 21 Dec 1903 (sic, 9 Dec 1904).
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 182B, Family #137.
Listed as Earl England, age 25, born in WV, in household of mother, Margaret Riffe England.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 267; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl England; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; son of L. H. England;
married on 6 Nov 1932 at Hanover, WV; Bessie England; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Hanover, WV; daughter of George England.
4. NC Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
"Name Earl England
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Mar 1973
Event Place Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina
Birth Year 1904
Burial Date 18 Mar 1973
Burial Place Radefield (sic, Roderfield), W. Va.
Cemetery Yaegar (sic, Iaeger) Memorial Park
Residence Place Statesville, Iredell, N. C.
Address RFD 1
Gender Male
Age 68
Marital Status Widowed
Race (Original) White
Occupation Retired Poultryman
Birth Date 09 Dec 1904
Birthplace West Virginia
Father's Name Lloyd England
Mother's Name Martha Risse (sic, Riffe)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Jun 2014.
Earl England; born 9 dec 1904; died 16 Mar 1073; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN LOVING
MEMORIES".


Bessie England

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B;
Family #25/25.
Listed as Bessie Enland; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184B;
Family #173/174.
Listed as Bessie England; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, George W. England.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 267; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl England; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; son of L. H. England;
married on 6 Nov 1932 at Hanover, WV; Bessie England; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Hanover, WV; daughter of George England.
4. NC Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bessie England England
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Oct 1966
Event Place Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina
Birth Year 1909
Burial Date 26 Oct 1966
Burial Place Roderfield, West Va
Cemetery Iaeger Memorial
Residence Place Statesville, Iredell, N.C.
Address rt-7
Gender Female
Age 57
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) white
Occupation Housewife
Birth Date 16 Jul 1909
Birthplace Hanover, W.Va
Father's Name George England
Mother's Name Hiley Williams
Spouse's Name Earl England"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Jun 2014.
Bessie England; born 16 Jul 1909' died 25 Oct 1966; buried here; headstone photo shown; THERE IS REST
IN HEAVEN".


Randolph England

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Twin Branch; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 258B; Family #597.
Listed as Randolph England; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 67B;
Family #46/48..
Listed as Randolph England; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1935); Page 282; WV Archives Web Site.
Randolph England; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
W.A. and Betsy; married on 18 May 1935 at Welch, WV; Beulah Duncan; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Sallie.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Dec 2013.
Randolph England; born 16 Oct 1910; died 6 Sep 1989; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Beulah Duncan England; "PEACE IN THE VALLEY".


Beulah Duncan

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 255A;
Image 18 of 26; Family #529/533.
Listed as Beulah Duncan; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Matt H. Duncan.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 59A;
Image 47 of 57; Family #402/420.
Listed as Beulah Duncan; age 12 born in WV; in household of father, Matt H. Duncan.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1935); Page 282; WV Archives Web Site.
Randolph England; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hensley, WV; son of
W.A. and Betsy; married on 18 May 1935 at Welch, WV; Beulah Duncan; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Sallie.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Dec 2013.
Beulah England; born 25 Dec 1917; died 12 Mar 2004; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Randolph England; "BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED EPH 2:8".