1. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
William Mitchell Clay was born in 1711 in Chesterfield Co, VA; died on 6 Sep
1774 at Point Pleasant, VA (now WV): married Martha (_______) abt 1732 in
Henrico Co, VA.
1. Familysearch.com Web Site, Josiah Cook search, 4 Nov 2000, Donna L. Cook,
2203 Robin Road, Dodge City, Kansas.
Martha (_______) was born abt 1700 in VA; married William Mitchell Clay.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Huddleston search, 9 Fen 2001, submitted by
alleylaw@wilmington.net
Richard Belcher, Sr; born in 1710 in Henrico Co, VA; died in Oct 1763 in
Chesterfield Co, VA; married Mary Obedience Clay in 1732 in Henrico Co, VA.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isham Belcher search, 9 Fen 2001, submitted by
lpbowling@earthlink.com
Richard Belcher was son of John and Elizabeth Frogley Belcher.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Huddleston search, 9 Fen 2001, submitted by
alleylaw@wilmington.net
Richard Belcher, Sr; born in 1710 in Henrico Co, VA; died in Oct 1763 in
Chesterfield Co, VA; married Mary Obedience Clay in 1732 in Henrico Co, VA.
Mary was born in 1710 in Chesterfield Co, VA.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isham Belcher search, 9 Fen 2001, submitted by
lpbowling@earthlink.com
Richard Belcher, born in 1734, was son of Richard and Mary Obiedence Clay
Belcher.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 429.
Mitchel Clay, Jr., son of Mitchell and Pheobe Belcher Clay, Sr. was
progenitor of most of Clays in Raleigh and Wyoming Co, WV. His son John T.
Clay was the first sheriff of Raleigh Co in 1850.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Booker Clay Search, 13 Apr 2002, submitted by
Sandra Griffith, sandrag627@aol.com.
Judith Clay; born abt 1770 in Amelia Co, VA; daughter of William and Ann Old
Clay; died aft 1830 in Lawrence Co, KY.
Mitchell Clay, Jr; born on 5 Jan 1772 on Blackwater River in Bedford Co, VA;
died in Feb 1851 at Bolt, Raleigh Co, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Booker Clay Search, 13 Apr 2002, submitted by
Sandra Griffith, sandrag627@aol.com.
Judith Clay; born abt 1770 in Amelia Co, VA; daughter of William and Ann Old
Clay; died aft 1830 in Lawrence Co, KY.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 537D;
Family #69/69.
Listed as James W. Cooke, age 7, born in WV; in household of father, James H. Cooke.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
Judson Browning, son of Edmond Browning, married first Nannie (sic Nancy)
Workman. This was Nancy Cooke who had married Miles Workman in 1884.
He married second Julia Stewart Cooke. This was daughter of William and
Lousia Cooke Stewart. Julia had first married James Wilson Cooke in 1894.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 281, Haga, page 21.
James Wilson Cooke, age 22, married on 31 Aug 1894 Julia A. Stewart, age 15,
daughter of William H. Stewart.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
Judson Browning, son of Edmond Browning, married first Nannie (sic Nancy)
Workman. This was Nancy Cooke who had married Miles Workman in 1884.
He married second Julia Stewart Cooke. This was daughter of William and
Lousia Cooke Stewart. Julia had first married James Wilson Cooke in 1894.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 131, Haga, page 13.
Judson Rice Browning, age 32, son of Edward and Cynthia Browning, married
Julia Amy (sic Ann)Cooke, age 20, daughter of William H. and Louisa
(Stewart), on 13 Sep 1900.
3. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1879.
Julian Stewart was born to William H. and Louisa H. Stewart. No birthdate
given.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 281, Haga, page 21.
James Wilson Cooke, age 22, married on 31 Aug 1894 Julia A. Stewart, age 15,
daughter of William H. Stewart.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 749.
Center Township, page 005.
Listed as Juliann Stewart, age 6 months, in household of father, William H.
Stewart.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #47.
Listed as Julian Stewart, age 20, widow, in household of father, William
Stewart.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Julia Ann Browning; born on 10 Nov 1880; died on 6 Jun 1937; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 May 1910, Page 232A, Family #7.
Listed as Julia A. Browning, age 29, born in WV, married twice, last time for 10 yrs, 2 children, both
living, in household of husband, Judson Rice Browning.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 29 Jun 1920, Page 285A, Family #168.
Listed as Julie Browning, age 40, born in WV, in household of husband, Judson R. Browning.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #47.
Listed as Rozella Stewart, age 10, in household of grandfather,
William Stewart, with mother, Julia Amy Stewart Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #47.
Listed as Laura P. Stewart (sic Cooke), age 4, in household of grandfather,
William Stewart, with mother, Julia Amy Stewart Cooke.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #47.
Listed as Icey D. Stewart (sic Cooke), age 2, in household of grandfather,
William Stewart, with mother, Julia Amy Stewart Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 May 1910, Page 232A, Family #7.
Listed as Icie B. Browning, age 12, born in WV, in household of step-father, Judson Rice Browning.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 29 Jun 1920, Page 285A, Family #168.
Listed as Icie Browning, age 22, born in WV, in household of step-father, Judson R. Browning.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Minerva Jane Laxton married first Joseph F.(Bud) Hill. Their children were:
Elbert I., Dennie, Myrtle, and Grace.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #44.
Listed as Elbert J. Hill, age 16, in household of step-father, Ballard P.
Cooke.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 228, Haga, page 37.
Elbert Ira Hill, age 18, born in Boone Co, WV, son of J.F. and M.J.
Hill married on 8 Aug 1901 Lucinda Jackson, age 16, daughter of Thomas and
Kesiah Jackson.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Rev Elbert I. Hill; born on 23 Jan 1884; died on 7 Jan 1959; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #111.
Listed as Elbert I. Hill, age 26, born in WV, married 8 yrs, farmer, head of household.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 447.
Married Kesiah Belcher. Children were: Silas, Sarah E., Lucinda, Victoria,
Lettie, Cora, Jesse, Greely, Bertha, Vada and Blanche.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #220.
Listed as Lucinda Jackson, age 15, in household of father, Thomas Jackson.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 228, Haga, page 37.
Elbert Ira Hill, age 18, born in Boone Co, WV, son of J.F. and M.J.
Hill married on 8 Aug 1901 Lucinda Jackson, age 16, daughter of Thomas and
Kesiah Jackson.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Lucinda E. Hill; born on 21 Mar 1885; died in 1958; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #111.
Listed as Lucinda E. Hill, age 25, born in WV, married 8 yrs,4 children, 4 living, in household
of husband, Elbert I. Hill.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #111.
Listed as Myrtle I. Hill, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Elbert I. Hill.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #111.
Listed as Vernie E. Hill, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Elbert I. Hill.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Ivia E. Hill; born in 1909; died in 1919; "Daughter of Rev. Elbert I.and
Lucinda (Jackson) Hill"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel)
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #111.
Listed as Lven E. Hill, age 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Elbert I. Hill.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Clair L. Hill; born in 1916; died in 1941; "Son of Rev. Elbert I.and Lucinda
(Jackson) Hill"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery,
Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year1883.
L.D. Bailey; born on 14 Jan 1883; son of L.H. and S.C. Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #129.
Listed as Linden O. Bailey, age 17, in household of step-father, James K. Bailey.
3. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 307, Haga, page 4.
Linden Overstreet Bailey, age 19, son of (___) H. and Sarah C. Bailey,
married 18 Jun 1902 Myrtle Hill, age 16, daughter of Bub and Minerva.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 285B; Family #115.
Listed as Linden Bailey; age 28; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; lumber inspector;
head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1337; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Lyndon Overstreet Bailey; age 35; born on 14 Jan 1883; living at Maben, Wyoming Co, WV; shipping
clerk for W.M. Ritter Lumber Co; nearest relative, Mary Myrtle Bailey; tall with slender build; brown
eyes and dark brown hair.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Minerva Jane Laxton married first Joseph F.(Bud) Hill. Their children were:
Elbert I., Dennie, Myrtle, and Grace.
2. "Marriage Records, Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 307, Haga, page 4.
Linden Overstreet Bailey, age 19, son of (___) H. and Sarah C. Bailey,
married 18 Jun 1902 Myrtle Hill, age 16, daughter of Bub and Minerva.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #44.
Listed as Mary M. Hill, age 14, in household of step-father, Ballard P.
Cooke.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 285B; Family #115.
Listed as Myrtle Bailey; age 24; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 3 children, all living; in household
of husband, Linden O. Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 285B; Family #115.
Listed as Zada Bailey; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Linden O. Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 285B; Family #115.
Listed as Wilda Bailey; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Linden O. Bailey.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 285B; Family #115.
Listed as Wade Bailey; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Linden O. Bailey.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Minerva Jane Laxton married first Joseph F.(Bud) Hill, second Ballard Preston
Cooke and third James Cooke. Children of marriage to Ballard Preston Cook
were: Clair L. and Virgil A.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #44.
Listed as Clare L. Cook, age 4, a son, in household of father, Ballard P. Cook.
3. 1910 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19 May 1910; Page 231B: Image 36 of 43;
Family #312/319.
Listed as Clare L. Cook; age 14; born in WV; in household of step-father, James A. Cook.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1183; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clair Leslie Cook; age 21; born on 29 Jul 1895; born at Keyrock, WV; farmer; single; living at
Rockview, WV; dependent mother and sister; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 199A; Image 7 of
16; Family #60/60.
Listed as Clair L. Cook; age 24; born in WV; married; public school teacher; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 250A; Image 7 of 44;
Family #69/71.
Listed as C.L. Cook; age 34; born in WV; married at 22; superintendent of public schools; head of
household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Clair L. Cook; born on 29 Jul 1895; died on 20 Apr 1981; "Hushand of
Mary Goldie Beavers"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel)
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #10.
Listed as Goldie Beaven, age 3, in household of father, Alexander D. Beaver.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken 18 May 1910; Page 234A; Image 41
of 43; Family #42/42.
listed as Mary G. Beavers; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Alexander D. Beavers, Jr.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 199A; Image 7 of
16; Family #60/60.
Listed as Goldie Cook; age 23; born in WV; married; public school teacher; in household of
husband, Clair L. Cook.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 250A; Image 7 of 44;
Family #69/71.
Listed as Goldie Cook; age 32; born in WV; married at 20; public school teacher; in household of
husband, Clair L. Cook.
5. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co, WV...", Bowman, page 409.
Alex Beavers married Polly Rose, a daughter of Bartley Rose. They lived in
McDowell Co, WV. Two of their eight children settled in Wyoming Co, WV.
A.D. "Bob" Beavers married first Cora O'Dell and second Alice Lambert.
Children of first marriage were: Walter, Golda, Jesse and Fred Beavers.
Children of second marriage were: Harold, Junior, Dixie, and Charles Beavers.
Bartley Beavers, A.D.'s brother, married Mollie Bailey, daughter of James S. Bailey.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Marigold B. Cook; born on 5 Jan 1895; died on 31 jan 1980; "Wife of Clair
L. cook"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alexander Beavers search 1 Feb 2002, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Mary Goldie Beavers; born on 5 Jan 1898.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Minerva Jane Laxton married first Joseph F.(Bud) Hill, second Ballard Preston
Cooke and third James Cooke. Children of marriage to Ballard Preston Cook
were: Clair L. and Virgil A.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #44.
Listed as Virgil A. Cook, age 1, in household of father, Ballard P. Cook.
3. 1910 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19 May 1910; Page 231B: Image 36 of 43;
Family #312/319.
Listed as Virgil A. Cook; age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, James A. Cook.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #666; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Arnette Cook; age 20; born on 23 Aug 1898; living at maben; employed as lumber inspector for
W.M. Ritter Lumer Co, Maben, WV; nearest relative; Minerva J. Cook, Rockview, WV; medium height
and build; blue eyes and light hair.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Virgil A. Cook; born on 23 Aug 1898; died on 30 Oct 1974; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, Virgil Cook search, 30 Jul 2001
Virgil Arnet Cook; born 23 Aug 1898; married Mittie Belle Byrd abt 1918.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Obits; Genealogy Trails; transcribed by Candace Robinson.
" Cook, Virgil A., 76, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Born Aug. 23, 1898, at Keyrock, he was a son of the late Ballard and Minerva Laxton Cook. He was a retired foreman for the State Department of Highways, was a member of the Rockcastle Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. Survivors include his wife, Belle Byrd Cook; one son, Curtis of Hayes, Va., five daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Weaver of Chesapeake, Va., Mrs. Eileen Tilley of Pineville.Mrs. Janice Farmer of Newport News, Va., Mrs. Freda Williams of Mins, Fla., and Mrs. Carolyn Dennis of Hampton, Va.; one brother, Clair L. Cook of Pineville; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Bailey and Miss Grace Hill, both of Beckley, and Mrs. Leola Edwards of Rockview; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Cook Cemetery at Keyrock. [Beckley Post-Herald (no date other than 1974)]"
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Belle Cook; born on 23 Apr 1905; died on 22 May 1988; buried in
Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, Belle Cook search, 30 Jul 2001, Social
Security Death Index.
Belle Cook; born on 23 Apr 1905; died on 22 May 1988 at Newport News, VA.
3. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, Mittie Byrd search, 30 Jul 2001.
Mittie Belle Byrd, daughter of Stephen Curtis and Rosa Emaline Walls Byrd,
was born on 23 Apr 1905.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 May 1910, Page 223A, Family #165.
Listed as Mitti B. Byrd, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Stephen C. Byrd.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Curtis Preston Cook
[Curtis P Cook]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1934
Birth Place: Rockview Wyo, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Jun 2002
Father: Virgil A Cook
Mother: Mittie B Byrd
SSN: 232522862
Notes: Sep 1950: Name listed as CURTIS PRESTON COOK;
12 Jun 2002: Name listed as CURTIS P COOK"
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
George Laxton, brother of Thomas, Sr., married Jenny (Jane) Stringer in NC.
He moved his family to Cabin Creek in Wyoming Co, WV, date unknown. (This
must have been about 1867. Their children were: Sarilda (married Enoch B.
Wills), Pheobe (married Samuel A. Cox), Thomas J. (Drucilla Cox), Fields
Emmett (married Vernila Laxton, I believe Fields was not George's son but his
grandfather), Jane (married Fields Rutherford in NC), John Columbus (married
Harriett McComas) and Ellen (married J. Edward Young).
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 29 Aug 1850, Page 267A, Family #431.
Listed as Thomas Laxton, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, George
W. Laxton.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View District, taken on
22 Jun 1870, Page 568B, Family #53.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 36, born in VA, lawyer, head of household.
4. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Peak Creek Township, taken on 10/11 Jun 1880,
Page 518A, Family #138.
Listed as Thomas J. Laxton, age 40, born in NC, divorced, head of household.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
George Laxton, brother of Thomas, Sr., married Jenny (Jane) Stringer in NC.
He moved his family to Cabin Creek in Wyoming Co, WV, date unknown. (This
must have been about 1867. Their children were: Sarilda (married Enoch B.
Wills), Pheobe (married Samuel A. Cox), Thomas J. (Drucilla Cox), Fields
Emmett (married Vernila Laxton, I believe Fields was not George's son but his
grandfather), Jane (married Fields Rutherford in NC), John Columbus (married
Harriett McComas) and Ellen (married J. Edward Young).
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View District, taken on
22 Jun 1870, Page 568B, Family #53.
Listed as Drucilla Laxton, age 35, born in VA, in household of husband, Thomas J. Laxton.
3. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Peak Creek Township, taken on 10/11 Jun 1880,
Page 518A, Family #138.
Listed as Drucilla Laxton, age 35, born in NC, divorced, in household of husband, Thomas J. Laxton.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #62.
Listed as Drucilla Cox, age 61, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 214A, Family #21.
Listed as Drucilla Laxton, age 72, born in VA, widow, 3?/5? children, 1 living, head of household.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
George Laxton, brother of Thomas, Sr., married Jenny (Jane) Stringer in NC.
He moved his family to Cabin Creek in Wyoming Co, WV, date unknown. (This
must have been about 1867. Their children were: Sarilda (married Enoch B.
Wills), Pheobe (married Samuel A. Cox), Thomas J. (Drucilla Cox), Fields
Emmett (married Vernila Laxton, I believe Fields was not George's son but his
grandfather), Jane (married Fields Rutherford in NC), John Columbus (married
Harriett McComas) and Ellen (married J. Edward Young).
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View District, taken on
22 Jun 1870, Page 568B, Family #53.
Listed as Pheobe J. Laxton, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton
3. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Peak Creek Township, page 518A.
Listed as Pheobe Cox, age 21, born in NC, in household of father, Thomas J. Laxton.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View, taken on 22
Jul 1870, Page 568B, Family #54.
Listed as Gurzilda Laxton, age 23, born in NC, in household of mother, Jane
Laxton. Also listed here is a child, William H. Tally?, age 3, born in WV.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 435.
George Laxton, brother of Thomas, Sr., married Jenny (Jane) Stringer in NC.
He moved his family to Cabin Creek in Wyoming Co, WV, date unknown. (This
must have been about 1867. Their children were: Sarilda (married Enoch B.
Wills), Pheobe (married Samuel A. Cox), Thomas J. (Drucilla Cox), Fields
Emmett (married Vernila Laxton, I believe Fields was not George's son but his
grandfather), Jane (married Fields Rutherford in NC), John Columbus (married
Harriett McComas) and Ellen (married J. Edward Young).
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center Township, Rock View, taken on 22
Jul 1870, Page 568B, Family #54.
Listed as Gurzilda Laxton, age 23, born in NC, in household of mother, Jane
Laxton. Also listed here is a child, William H. Tally?, age 3, born in WV.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 89.
Enoch Wills, widowed, married third Zilbia Laxton on 3 Dec 1875.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7 Jun 1880, Page
501B, Family #35.
Listed as Girzildia Wills, age 36, born in NC, in household of husband, Enoch B. Wills.
5. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 29 Aug 1850, Page 267A, Family #431.
Listed as Girzilda Laxton, age 7, born in NC, in household of father, George
W. Laxton.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page
238B, Family #217.
Listed as Gerzilda Laxton, age 52, born in Jan 1848 in NC, divorced, 2
children 2 living, in household of son, William H. Tally Laxton.