1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 132; Household #288.
Listed as James R. Foster; age 59; born in GA; married; Negro; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-357; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
James Rufus Foster; age 64; born 26 May 1877 in Cartersville, GA; living at Bradshaw; employed by
Southern Coal Co, Bradshaw, WV; person who will always know address, Lela Foster, Bradshaw, WV;
Negro; 5'6" tall; 165 lbs; Black eyes; Black hair and Black complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12956; WV Archives Web Site.
James R. Foster; age 65 yrs, 2 mons, 22days; born 26 Nay 1877 in GA; married, husband of Lula Foster,
age 55; Negro; coal loader for Bradshaw Coal Compnay; son of Warren and Hanna (Clayton) Foster;
SS# 236-10-6463; died 19 Aug 1942 at Bradshawn, WV; due to concussion of the brain from state fall;
buried 23 Aug 1942 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. J.R. Foster, Bradshaw, WV
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B.Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
James R. Foster; born 26 May 1877; died 19 Aug 1942; buried here; headstone photo shown; death certificate
shown; "HERE LIES...LODGE NO. 410 AF?Gr?M? HIS DEEDS WILL NEVER BE".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 132; Household #288.
Listed as Lele Foster; age 49; born in GA; married; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James R. Foster.
1. 1930 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3728 Cedar Ave; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 42A;
Image 24 of 42; Family #64/96.
Listed as James Foster; age 5; born in AL; Negro; both parents born in GA; in household of uncle; Sylvester Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 132; Household #288.
Listed as James Foster; age 15; born in AL; Negro; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, James R. Foster.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #46541; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Stewart Asbury; age 21; born in Maitland, WV; single; no previous marriage; discharged from
Navy; living at Boissevain, VA; son of Walter and Laura (Christian) Asbury; married on 24 Dec 1946
in Tazewell, VA; Tacie Mary Williams; age 18; born in Pounding Mill, VA; single; no previous
marriage; living at Rt 1, Bluefield, VA; daughter of Charlie Arthur and Myrtle (Caudill) Williams.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Divorce Decree #4632; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred S. Asbury; age 29; born in Maitland, WV; factory worker; living in Tazewell Co, VA; was granted
a divorce on 17 Aug 1955 in Tazewell Co, VA; from Mary Tassie Asbury; age 26; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; laundry worker; living in Bluefield, VA; grounds, desertion; married took place 24 Dec 1946
in Tazewell Co, VA; lasting 8 yrs, and 8 mons; seperated 1 May 1948; no minor children.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 140; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Stuart Asbury; age 27; born in Maitland, WV; single; living at 1885 East 26th St, Cleveland, OH;
married on 8 oct 1955 in Jenkinjones, WV; Roxie Carline Bailey; age 18; born in Oakvale, WV; single;
living at Maybeury, WV; with consent of George W. and Willie Gertrude Bailey, parents of Roxie
Carline Bailey.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by ancestryhunter2; 20 Feb 2014.
" Fred Stewart Asbury
Birth 9 Oct 1925
Boissevain, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 26 Feb 2010 (aged 84)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Plot Section 18 Lot: 24C Grave: 2
Memorial ID 125420676"Inscription: "S1 US NAVY * WORLD WAR II"
Additional Information Posted:
"BLUEFIELD — Fred Stewart Asbury, 84, of Rt. 3 Bluefield, W.Va. (Bluewell), formerly of Coaldale, W.Va., died Friday, February 26, 2010 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Darrell Poe, with whom he and his wife made their home since July 2009."He was born on October 09, 1925 in Boissevain, Va. to the late Walter and Laura Christain Asbury. He attended the Lorton Lick Wesleyan Church. "Daddy fought a good fight, and he has finished his course" (II Tim 4:7), and now he has gone home to be with the Lord. No matter what daddy went through in his sickness, he always thought of others first.
"He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Oswald in 1944. He loved to work with his hands making bird houses, rocking chairs and other woodcrafts. He also loved to fish and spending time with his family. Throughout life, Fred worked as a truck driver for Blizzard Inc. and Austin Powder for 25 years.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys and Dorothy.
"Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carlene Bailey Asbury of Bluewell, W.Va.; one son, Ricky and Sandy Asbury of Dangerfield, Texas; three daughters, Freda and Barry Wright of Bluefield, Va., Rita and Darrell Poe of Bluewell, W.Va., Reba and Frankie Whitt of Brushfork, W.Va. He has six grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; special friends and caregivers, Dr. James Lesmett, Dr. V.R. Phade and the Hospice Compassus staff for their special care over the past year.
"He will be greatly missed by all those who knew his love and kindness for others.
"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Reverend Barry Lynn Wright and the Reverend Roger Lafferty officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va., where military graveside rites will be held conducted for Mr. Asbury by the West Virginia Honor Guard.
"Friends and family may call at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. on Monday, March 01, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
"Serving as pallbearers Barry Wright Jr., Kevin Wright, Darrell Poe Jr., Freddie Poe, Marty Woolridge, Frankie Whitt and Bryant Miller. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be great-grandson, Tyler Poe and niece, Mellissa Fowler."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 140; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Stuart Asbury; age 27; born in Maitland, WV; single; living at 1885 East 26th St, Cleveland, OH;
married on 8 oct 1955 in Jenkinjones, WV; Roxie Carline Bailey; age 18; born in Oakvale, WV; single;
living at Maybeury, WV; with consent of George W. and Willie Gertrude Bailey, parents of Roxie
Carline Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by ancestryhunter2; 20 Feb 2014.
" Roxie Carlene Bailey Asbury
Birth 16 Jun 1939
Oakvale, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Dec 2012 (aged 73)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Plot Section 18 Lot: 24C Grave: 3
Memorial ID 125432107"Additional Information Posted:
"BLUEFIELD — Roxie Carlene Asbury, 73, of 130 Frankie St., Bluefield, formerly of Coaldale, passed away Dec. 4, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Rita Poe and husband Darrell."Born June 16, 1939 in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late George and Willie Thomas Bailey. Mrs. Asbury was a member of the Lorton Lick Wesleyan Church and a resident of Mercer County all her life. She had been a C.N.A. for twenty-six years and had worked at Cumberland Care Nursing Home.
"Mom has fought the good fight, and has finished her course" (II Tim. 4:7).
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Stewart Asbury; a sister, Betty Miller; and a nephew, Kimmie Miller.
"Survivors include daughters, Freda Wright and husband Barry of Bluefield, Va., Rita and husband Darrell Poe of Bluewell, Reba and Frankie Whitt of Brushfork; a step-son, Rickie Asbury and wife Sandy of Dangerfield, TX; three sisters, Daisy Adair of Fredericksburg, Va., Melissa Bailey of Grundy, Va., Shirley Brown of Cumberland, Ky.; special nephew; Bryant Miller of Coaldale, WV, special nieces; Jenifer Miller, Tonya Miller, Michelle Miller, Amy Williams, six grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Judy England of Florida.
"Funeral services for Mrs. Asbury will be conducted Friday Dec. 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barry Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery located in Bluewell. Serving the family as pallbearers will be Barry Wright Jr., Kevin Wright, Darrell Poe Jr., Freddie Poe, Tyler Poe, Frankie Whitt, Bryant Miller, and Marty Wooldridge. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Amanda Wooldridge."
1. 1900 Census, Walton Co, GA; Melitia District; taken 27 Jun 1900; Page 160A; Image 33 of 37;
Family #563/599.
Listed as Sylvester Hall; age 4; born in Nov 1895 in GA; single; Black; in household of father, John H.
Hall.
2. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sylvester S.L. Hall; age 22; born 18 Nov, 1894 in Monroe, GA; single; Negro; living at 13 Proctor,
Atlanta, GA; employed by Gate City Laundry, Atlanta as laundryman; dependent mother; short with
medium build, brown eyes and Black hair.
3. 1920 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3024 Cedar Ave; taken on 8 Jan 1920 Page 96A; Image
9 of 26; Family #57/111.
Listed as Sylvester Hall; age 28; born in GA; married; Black; truck driver for garage; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3728 Cedar Ave; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 42A;
Image 24 of 42; Family #64/96.
Listed as Sylvester Hall; age 35; born in US; married at 16; Negro; both parents born in US; auto
mechanic, head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3024 Cedar Ave; taken on 8 Jan 1920 Page 96A; Image
9 of 26; Family #57/111.
Listed as Alberta Hall; age 21; born in GA; married; Black; in household of husband, Sylvester Hall.
2. 1930 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3728 Cedar Ave; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 42A;
Image 24 of 42; Family #64/96.
Listed as Alberta Hall; age 31; born in FL; married at 13; Negro; both parents born in NC; in
household of husband, Sylvester Hall.
3. 1940 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; E.D. 92-465; Taken o 29 Apr 1940; Page 6205B; Image
16 of 26; Household #315.
Listed as Alberta Hall; age 40; born in NC; married; Negro; 6th grade education; lived in sale place
on 1 Apr 1935; no occupation; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3024 Cedar Ave; taken on 8 Jan 1920 Page 96A;
Image 9 of 26; Family #57/111.
Listed as Ellah Hall; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in GA; Black; in household of father, Sylvester, Hall.
2. 1930 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; 3728 Cedar Ave; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 42A;
Image 24 of 42; Family #64/96.
Listed as Alella Hall; age 11; born in OH; Negro; in household of father, Sylvester Hall.
3. 1940 Census, Cuyahoga Co, OH; Cleveland; E.D. 92-465; Taken o 29 Apr 1940; Page 6205B;
Image 16 of 26; Household #315.
Listed as Alela Hall; age 23; born in Cleveland, OH; divorced; Negro; 4 yrs HS education; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Alberta Hall.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alella Hall Thompson [Alella Hall] [Alella Thompson]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1918
Birth Place: Ohio Clevela, Ohio [Cleveland, Ohio]
Death Date: 28 Mar 2001
Father: Sylvester Hall
Mother: Alberta Foy
SSN: 298185666
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as ALELLA HALL THOMPSON;
Aug: Name listed as ALELLA HALL;
15 May 2001: Name listed as ALELLA H THOMPSON"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 70; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd C. Crigger; age 59; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 29 Oct 1944
at Richwood, WV; Mayme Foy; age 55; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 214A; Image 16 of 79; Family #137/138.
Listed as Mamie Jewell age 9; born in Dec 1890 in WV; in household of father, John Jewell.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 238A;
Family #208/211.
Listed as Maymie Foy; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, E. Truman Foy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 70; WV Archives Web Site.
Boyd C. Crigger; age 59; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 29 Oct 1944
at Richwood, WV; Mayme Foy; age 55; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 013654; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Mayme Elizabeth Crigger; age 77; born 3 Dec 1889 in Bramwell, WV; widow; living at Davy, WV; daughter
of John and Jane (Harris) Jewell; died 17 Sep 1967 in the Pine Lodge Nursing Home, Beckley, WV; due to
conjestive pneumonitis with multiple CVA's and diabetes mellitus; buried 20 Sep 1967 in Iaeger Memorial
Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Lois Knapp, Crab Orchard, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B.Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Mayme Elizabeth Foy; born 3 Dec 1889; died 17 Sep 1967; buried here; double headtone photo shown
with first husband, Emanuel Truman Foy.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Marcia Lynne VonGunden; 22 oct 2015.
Mayme Elizabeth Jewell Crigger; born in Dec 1890 at Rock, Mercer Co, WV; died 17 Sep 1967 in Beckley,
Raleigh Co, WV; buried here; marrige license and will shown.
"Daughter of John Jewell & Eliza J.
One of eight children;
2 sisters & 5 brothers
***********************************
1876 John # 122036578
1878 James
1881 Carrie
1883 William # 122036607
1885 Minnie
1887 Charles
1893 TeddieMarried Emanuel Truman Foy
03 Dec 1907 McDowell Co, WV (No record of this in WV Archives)
Mother of four known children;
2 daughters & 2 sons
************************************
1909 John Wesley # 125568998
1910 William Frederick d. 1960 WV
1912 Thelma J. (Bearre) # 121999778
1916 Lois L. (Knapp)Married Boyd Cabble Crigger
05 Nov 1944 (Minister's return gives date of 29 Oct 1944) McDowell Co, WV
No children were born of this unionNote***
She left her entire estate to her youngest daughter, Lois, with the stipulation that if Lois died first the estate would then go to her granddaughter.Her son John Wesley had died prior in 1944, her son William Frederick died in 1960 and her daughter Thelma a month earlier in 1967.
Family links:
Spouses:
Emanuel Truman Foy (1883 - 1939)
Boyd Cabble Crigger (1884 - 1959)..."
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 213B; Family #135/136.
Listed as H. Bundy Foy; age 9; born in WV in Mar 1891; in household of mother, Mary A. Foy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2842; 5 Jun 1917.
Bundy Foy; age 26; born on 15 Mar 1891 at Goodwill, WV; living at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; druggist
for Dr. G.W. Brewster; dependent wife and child; short with medium build; dark brown eyes and
dark brown hair.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 37B; Image
4 of 57; Family #28/33.
Listed as Hiram B. Foy; age 39; born in WV; married at 22; clerk in hardware Store; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1136; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hiram Bundy Foy; age 51; born 15 Mar 1891 at Goodwill, WV; living at Davy, WV; employed by Arrow
Poca, Iaeger, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. H.B. Foy, Davy, WV; 5'4" tall; 106 lbs;
brown eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B.Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Hiram B. Foy; born 15 Mar 1891; died 8 Jul 1974; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 216 B, Family #124.
Listed as Maude Jackson, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Jackson.
(Unsure if Maude is child of Amanda Ramey Jackson or William's second wife, Indiana Goldsmith Jackson)
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 37B; Image
4 of 57; Family #28/33.
Listed as Maude M. Foy; age 37; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Hiram B. Foy.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B.Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Maude J. Foy; born 30 Mar 1893; died 2 Oct 1982; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 37B; Image
4 of 57; Family #28/33.
Listed as Ray B. Foy; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Hiram B. Foy.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Boone Memorial Park, Madison, Boone Co, WV; submitted by Bonnie;
2 Apr 2008.
Ray B. Foy; born in 1914; died in Sep 1975; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife,
Elizabeth Ruth Reed; newspaper obit also shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164B; Image
6 of 22; Family #51/54.
Listed as Elizabeth R. Reed; age 6; born in WV in household of father, Thomas B. Reed, Sr.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Vinton Marshall; age 21; born in VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; married on 6 dec 1941 at Coalwood,
WV; Juanita Jewell; age 18; born at Raven, VA; single; living at War, WV; with consent of Edna Hess,
mother of Juanita Jewell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Vinton Marshall; age 21; born in VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; married on 6 dec 1941 at Coalwood,
WV; Juanita Jewell; age 18; born at Raven, VA; single; living at War, WV; with consent of Edna Hess,
mother of Juanita Jewell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
Sammy Michael Fragile; age 22; born 22 Jun 1942 in Welch, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; son of
James and Athena (Samoras) Fragile; married on 27 Jun 1964 at Coalwood, WV; Judith Gay Marshall;
age 18; born 14 May 1946 at Welch, WV; single; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of Roscoe Vinton and
Juanita (Jewell) Marshall; with consent of Vinton and Juanita Marshall, parents of Judith Gay Marshall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
Sammy Michael Fragile; age 22; born 22 Jun 1942 in Welch, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; son of
James and Athena (Samoras) Fragile; married on 27 Jun 1964 at Coalwood, WV; Judith Gay Marshall;
age 18; born 14 May 1946 at Welch, WV; single; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of Roscoe Vinton and
Juanita (Jewell) Marshall; with consent of Vinton and Juanita Marshall, parents of Judith Gay Marshall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Browns Creek District; Page___; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Elizabeth Marie Fragile; born 1 Mar 1968; age 22 hrs; died 1 Mar 1968 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
aspiration; daughter of Sammy and Judy (Marshall) Fragile; living at Coalwood, WV; buried 2 Mar 1968
in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Feb 2014.
Elizabeth Marie Fragile; born _____; died 1 Mar 1968; buried here; grave maker photo shown; "INFANT
DAUGHTER I PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO KEEP".