1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #237/243.
Listed as George Beavers; age 24; born in VA; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as George L. Beavers; age 35; born in WV (sic, VA); married; 5th grade education; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Short Ridge Cemetery, Garland, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Robminteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
George L. Beavers; born in 1905; died in 1975; buried here; cemetery photo shown; no grave
marker photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 93B;
Family #255/257.
Listed as Annie Short, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #152/152.
Listed as Anna Short, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #237/243.
Listed as Annie Beavers; age 26; born in WV; married at 24; in household of husband,
Gleorge L. Beavers.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as Anna Beavers; age 35; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George L. Beavers.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as Louie Beavers; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George L. Beavers.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as Booker Beavers; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George L. Beavers.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #152/152.
Listed as Lafayette Short, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #236/242.
Listed as Lafayette Short; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Booker Short.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #211.
Listed as Lafayette Short; age 30; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; truck driver; in household of father, Booker Short.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafayette Short; age 28; born and living at Lex, WV; single; married on 1 Jan 1942 at Avondale, WV;
Nora Adair; age 19; born at English, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; with consent of Martha Adair,
mother of Nora Adair.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 230B;
Family #119/120.
Listed as Nora Adair; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas F. Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafayette Short; age 28; born and living at Lex, WV; single; married on 1 Jan 1942 at Avondale, WV;
Nora Adair; age 19; born at English, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; with consent of Martha Adair,
mother of Nora Adair.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 93B;
Family #255/257.
Listed as Charlie Short, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #152/152.
Listed as Charley Short, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #236/242.
Listed as Charley Short; age 23; born in WV; single; farm hand; in household of father, Booker
Short.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Short; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; store manager; living at Anawalt, WV;
son of Booker and Mary; married on 20 Sep 1936 at Anawalt, WV; Ruby Atwell; age 20; born
in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of L. H. and Mary.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '72 019210; WV Archives Website.
Charles Hague Short; age 66; born 15 Oct 1906 in WV; married; husband of Ruby Atwell; store
merchant; SS# 236-10-7818; living at Box 65, Leckie, WV; son of Booker and Mary (Deskins) Short;
died 2 Dec 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart failure with arteriosclerotic
hear disease; buried 4 Dec 1972 in Shortridge Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV; informant, Ruby A. Short,
Boc 65, Leckie, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Short; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; store manager; living at Anawalt, WV;
son of Booker and Mary; married on 20 Sep 1936 at Anawalt, WV; Ruby Atwell; age 20; born
in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of L. H. and Mary.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 16 Mar 1920; Page 75B; Image 28 of
50; Family #235/235.
Listed as Slemp Dasson; age 4; born in VA; in household of grandfather, Eliga Dawson, with
parents.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253A; Image
25 of 51; Family #215/221.
Listed as Slimp Dawson; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, John Dawson.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Slemp Robert Dawson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1917
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1938
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Father: John H Dawson
Mother: Myrtle Dawson
Spouse: Hazel Marie Collins
Certificate Number: 1938018434
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 14B; Image 28 of 132; Household #212.
Listed as Slemp Dawson; age 24; married; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; timberman in saw mill; in household of father, John H. Dawson.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David A. Swiger; 3 May 2020; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Slemp Robert Dawson
Birth 24 Nov 1916
Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 May 1997 (aged 80)
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 209713323"Inscription: PVT US ARMY * WORLD WAR II
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 93B;
Family #255/257.
Listed as Rena Short, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920;
Page 223A; Family #152/152.
Listed as Reena Short, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Image 1031 of 1057; Family #236/242.
Listed as Rena Short; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of father, Booker Short.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #211.
Listed as Rena Short; age 32; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Booker Short.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ashley Jones and Annetta Tiller; 29 Aug 2021.
" Irena “Rena” Short Dawson
Birth 28 Jun 1908
Death 3 Mar 2005 (aged 96)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 231437275"
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940;
Page 1127A; Image 15 of 60; Household #120.
Listed as Hayse Justice; age 69; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
farmer; head of household.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940;
Page 1127A; Image 15 of 60; Household #120.
Listed as Mary Justice; age 67; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Hayse Justice.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Jun 1880; Page 327B;
Family #9/10
Listed as Noah Short, age 9?, in household of brother, William Short.
2 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 244A;
Image 11 of 68; Family #96/96.
Listed as Noah Short, age 21, born in Mar 1879 in WV, in household of father, Joseph Short.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Short; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
Joseph and Betty; married on 8 Jan 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; Lottie Muncy; age 20; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Sam and Angeline.
4.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image
29 of 32; Family #253/255.
Listed as Noah Short; age 31; born in WV; married once for 3 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #375; 12 Sep 1918; LDS Web Site.
Noah A. Shor; born 17 Mar 1879; living at Lex, WV; farmer; nearest relative, Lottie Short,
Lex, WV; tall with slender build; blue eyes and Black hair.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Noah Short; age 51; born in WV; married at 29; farmer; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 29 of 132; Household #222.
Listed as Noah A. Short; age 61; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-433; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah Short; age 63; born 17 Mar 1879 in Lex, WV; living at lex, WV; unemployed; person who will
always know address, Lottie Short, Lex, WV; 5'8" tall; 140 lbs; blue eyes, gray hair; light complexion.
9. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah Short; born 17 Mar1879; died in Dec 1974; last residence, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV;
SS# 232-80-4172; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
Noah H. (sic, A.); Short; born 17 Mar 1879; died 6 Dec 1974; buried here; cemetery photo shown;
no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252A, Family #227.
Listed as Charlty Muncey, age 12, born in Jun 1888, in WV, in household of
father, Samuel Muncey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Short; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
Joseph and Betty; married on 8 Jan 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; Lottie Muncy; age 20; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Sam and Angeline.
3.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image
29 of 32; Family #253/255.
Listed as Lottie Short; age 21; born in WV; married once for 3 yrs; 1 child, 1 living; in household of
husband, Noah A. Short.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as lottie Short; age 42; born in WV; married at 20; farmer; in household of husband, Noah Short.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 29 of 132; Household #222.
Listed as Lottie Short; age 52; born in WV; married; 1yr college education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Noah A. Short.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
Lottie M. Short; born 9 Jan 1888; died 26 Mar 1969; buried here; cemetery photo shown; no grave
marker phot shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Opha Short; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196B; Image 30 of 132; Household #222.
Listed as Opha Short; age 26; born in WV; single 2 yrs college education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 009013; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Opha M. Short; age 57; born 24 Dec 1911 in WV; never married; teacher; living at Bradshaw, WV;
SS# 236-60-7244; son of Noah and Lottie (Muncy) Short; died 15 Jun 1969 in Doctors Memorial
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary occlusion from coronary arterosclerosis; buried 17 Jun
1969 in Shortridge Cemetery, Garland, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Ira Short; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196B; Image 30 of 132; Household #222.
Listed as Ira E. Short; age 24; born in WV; single 3 yrs college education; attending school; absent; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Daisy Short; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Bonnie Short; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 1196B; Image 30 of 132; Household #222.
Listed as Bonnie Grosseman; age 21; born in WV; married; 2 yrs college education; notattending school; lived
in Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Sally Short; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Noah A. Short.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5486; WV Archives Web Site.
Sallie Short; age 13 yrs, 1 mon, 7 days; born 17 Mar 1922 at Lex, WV; student at Iaeger HS; daughter
of Noah and Lottie (Muncy) Short; died 24 Apr 1935 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to meningococcic
meningitis; buried 26 Apr 1935 at Lex, WV; informant, Noah Short, Lex, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
John E. Beavers; age 26; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Helen, WV; son of
Joseph and Rosa; married on 13 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Zella Short; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; daughter of Noah and Lottie.
1.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image
29 of 32; Family #253/255.
Listed as Ivory J. Short; age 2; born in WV; in household of father Noah A. Short.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ring Branch Road; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 254B; Image 27 of 51; Family #234/240.
Listed as Zella Short; age 21; born in WV; single; teacher in a rural school; in household of father,
Noah Short.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
John E. Beavers; age 26; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Helen, WV; son of
Joseph and Rosa; married on 13 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Zella Short; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; daughter of Noah and Lottie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 017673; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Stinson; age 36; born 18 May 1921 at War, WV; married; miner; living at Coon Branch,
Iaeger, WV; son of George and Lizzie (Roberts) Stinson; died 2 Dec 1951 at Premier, WV; due to
crushing injuries in slate fall in mine; buried 5 Dec 1951 in High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, WV;
informant, Hazel Stinson, Iaeger, WV.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Denny M. Kissinger; age 24; born at Iaeger, WV; single; well driller; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of Bill and Mary (Christian) Kissinger; married on 8 Oct 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Sylvia
Stinson; age 17; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Homer and
Hazel (Davis) Stinson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Denny Morris Kissinger, 81, of Iaeger, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home. Born on March 14, 1942, in Iaeger, WV a son of the late William and Mary Christian Kissinger."Denny was a dedicated retired well driller. He served 4 years in the Navy, demonstrating his commitment to serving his country. Denny had a passion for hunting, fishing, and golfing. He found joy in these hobbies and cherished the time spent pursuing them. He was also a devoted and loving father and grandfather, always providing support and care to his family.
"In addition to his parents Denny was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Kissinger, and his sons Eddie and Greg Kissinger.
"Denny is survived by his son, Steven Kissinger, and wife Angie of Iaeger, WV, and his grandchildren: Steven (Little Steven) Kissinger, Mason Kissinger, Matthew Kissinger, Michael Kissinger, Jessie, Amanda, Jerrie Kissinger, Laklyn, and Autumn Quesenberry. He is also survived by his niece, Marsha Stacy, and husband Gary of Iaeger, WV, and his special nephew, Terry Burks. Additionally, Denny leaves behind numerous great-grandchildren and other family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, December 21, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Following services Denny’s body will be cremated honoring his wishes.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Kissinger family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Denny M. Kissinger; age 24; born at Iaeger, WV; single; well driller; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of Bill and Mary (Christian) Kissinger; married on 8 Oct 1966 in Russell Co, VA; Sylvia
Stinson; age 17; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Homer and
Hazel (Davis) Stinson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sylvia Kissinger, 66, of Iaeger, WV passed away November 18, 2015.
"Sylvia was born March 19, 1949 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Homer and Hazel Davis Stinson. She was the loving wife of Denny Kissinger, a loving mother of three sons, and a loving grandmother. She was a retired cook from the McDowell County Board of Education.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, William "Eddie" Kissinger and Michael "Greg" Kissinger.
"Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Denny Kissinger of Iaeger; one son, Steven Kissinger and wife Angie of Premier, WV; three sisters, Donna Bailey of Oceana, WV, Ruby Burks of Kimball, WV, and Patricia Hearn of Welch, WV; six grandchildren, Steven, Matt, Mike, Jerrie, and Jessie Ann Kissinger and Amanda Orr; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 23, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; singing will be by Josh Shrader. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene;
23 Nov 2015.
Sylvia Stinson Kissinger; born 19 Mar 1949; died 18 Nov 2015; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
obituary and personal photo posted.