1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Law Family of War"; Article; Page 208; submitted by Kristin A. Rossi; 3907,
Spring Meadows Dr, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Law Family of War"; Article; Page 208; submitted by Kristin A. Rossi; 3907,
Spring Meadows Dr, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
"...lived in Charleston..."
Calvin aka Rutherford Reliford
1. 1900 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken 6 Jun 1900: Page 166B; Family #170/174.
Listed as Calvin Rutherford; age 15; born in Jun 1884 in TN; driver in coal mine; in household of
mother, Docie E. Whitten Rutherford.
2. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Calvin Rutherford
[Calvin Reliford]
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Carrie White"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 49; WV Archives Website.
Calvin Reliford; age 31; born in Anderson Co, TN; widowed; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Casper
and Docia; married on 15 Feb 1914 in Davy, WV; Bessie Smith; age 21; born in Floyd Co, VA; single;
daughter of Robert and Mollie.
4. 1920 Census; Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; East Gulf; taken 2 Jan 1920; Page 145A;
Family # 4.
Listed as Calvin Reliford; age 35; born in TN; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registery; Vol #__(1927); Page 174; Line #7; WV Archives Website.
Calni Reliford; age 40; born in TN; married; miner; son of Charles (sic, Casper) and Docia (Whitten)
Reliford; died 6 Mar 1927 at Mohegan , WV due to syphilis; buried 9 Mar 1927 in Big Jenney
Cemetery; informant, W.E. Rich.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Macomb County Cemeterian; 27 May 2019.
" Calvin Reliford
Birth 1887
Tennessee, USA
Death 6 Mar 1927 (aged 39–40)
Mohegan, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199517603"Additional Information Posted:
"Death certificate indexed as "Calni Reliford"
Son of Charles (sic, Casper) and Docie Reliford"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Calvin Rutherford
[Calvin Reliford]
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Carrie White"
1. 1920 Census; Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; East Gulf; taken 2 Jan 1920; Page 145A;
Family # 4.
Listed as Clarence Reliford; age 11; born in KY; in household of father, Calvin Reliford.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Macomb County Cemeterian; 27 May 2019.
" Clarence Hershel Reliford
Birth 6 Jun 1908
Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Apr 1963 (aged 54)
Burial
Cadillac Memorial Gardens East
Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Plot Summit Hill
Memorial ID 199515997"
1. McDowell co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1334; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Richard Harvey Gray; age 48; born 23 Nov 1893 in Carroll Co, VA; living at Welch, WV; self employed;
person who will always know address, Mrs. Ruth Gray, Welch, WV; 5'9" tall; 205 lbs; gray eyes; gray
hair; light complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 495; WV Archives Website.
Richard H. Gray; age 50; born in VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 3 Jan 1953 at Wilcoe,
WV; Carrie B. Allen; age 47; born and living in Welch, WV; widow.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by ljordan; 3 Jun 2011; maintained by Karyn Buckner Garvin.
" Joseph Greear Sparks
Birth 24 Feb 1897
Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jan 1974 (aged 76)
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Riverside Cemetery
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 70796473"Additionlal Information Posted:
"Father: Arch Sparks
Mother: Ollie Harrison
Spouse: Victory Sizemore"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Victory Ellen Sparks [Victory S Sparks] [Victory Sparks] [Victory Ellen Sizemore]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1918
Birth Place: Page McDowel, West Virginia [Pageton, West Virginia]
Death Date: 26 Aug 2001
Father:
Hiram H Sizemore
Mother:
Viecie E Mitchum
SSN: 241524584
Notes: May 1953: Name listed as VICTORY ELLEN SPARKS;
Dec 1956: Name listed as VICTORY S SPARKS;
12 Sep 2001: Name listed as VICTORY SPARKS "
1. 1910 Census, Marion Co, TN; District #2; taken 18 Apr 1910; Page 17B; Family #29/29.
Listed as Frank U Shirley; age 7; born in TN; in household of grandfather, John F. White, with
parents.
2. 1940 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Harlan; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 35B; Household #249.
Listed as Frank Shirley; age 37; born in TN; married; 3rd yr HS education; lived in same house on
1 Aor 1935; clerk in dray goods store; in household of mother, Alice Shirley.
3. McDowell Co, WV: WW II Draft Registration Card #T-1227; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
William Franklin Shirley; age 39; born 19 Jan 1903 in Whitwill, TN; living at 143 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; employed by Amman Bros, Welch, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mrs.
Alice Shriley, Bailey Hill, Harlan, KY; 5' 10 1/2" tall; 145 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Shirley
Social Security Number: 413-09-9827
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1903
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Tennessee
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Last Benefit: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: Aug 1986"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
Eugene Collins; age 23; born n Birmingham, AL; single; colored; living at Welch, WV; married on
19 Apr 1947 in Welch, WV; Geneva Franklin; age 17; born in Leckrone, PA; single; colored; living at
Welch, WV; with consent of Irene Franklin, mother of Geneva Franklin.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Eugene Collins
Birth Date 18 Jun 1924
Address General Delivery
Residence Place Capels, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24801-9999"
1. 1930 Census, Fayette Co, PA; German Township; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 163A; Family #87/87.
Listed as Geneva Franklin; age 2; born in VA; single; Negro; in household of father, Charles Franklin.
2. 1940 Census, Fayette Co, PA; German Township; Leckrone #2; taken 23 Apr 1940; Page 1008A;
Household #385.
Listed as Geneva Franklin; age 11; born in PA; 2nd grade education;attending school; single;
Negro; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles Franklin.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
Eugene Collins; age 23; born n Birmingham, AL; single; colored; living at Welch, WV; married on
19 Apr 1947 in Welch, WV; Geneva Franklin; age 17; born in Leckrone, PA; single; colored; living at
Welch, WV; with consent of Irene Franklin, mother of Geneva Franklin.
4. Gregory-Poole Funeral Home; Northfork, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Geneva Franklin Collins age 93, a long time resident of Capels, WV who was called from labor to reward on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in (Newton) Hickory, NC where she had lived for the past four years. She was born in Lancaster, PA on the 24th day of October, 1928 and the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Massie) Franklin. She was a devoted, loving wife to her husband, the late Eugene Collins for over 50 years and was a devoted, loving Mother to her Children. Before moving to NC and her health would allow, she was a very faithful member of the Royal Baptist Church in Capels and the Chorus. Her pastimes were spent watching her most favorite television game shows: The Price Is Right, Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy. She loved visiting her family and friends and was a very skilled driver, even beyond her years. In addition to her parents, Charles and Irene and her husband, Deacon Eugene, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Jean Collins and her granddaughter, Robyn Collins Anderson; six siblings: Bill and George Franklin, Aileen Chapman, Irene Sandusky, Mable Lancaster and Mildred Thompson. Mrs. Collins lived a "Blessed Life," with a heart full of love for her Family and others. She was a faithful supporter of the St. Jude's Foundation for Children and the last surviving member of her original family. A life time of wonderful memories will be shared by her children: Gloria (Booker T.) Wider of Woodbridge, VA, Mary Collins Isabelle of Bluefield, WV, Hazel Collins Turpin, Beverly (Elwood) Hairston and Geneva P. Collins all of Hickory, Larry D. Collins, of Riverdale, GA, Charles P. Collins of Hickory and Melvin F. Collins of Port St. Lucie, FL; a loving grandmother to her 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces and cousins and a special family member, Shavonne Pack-Wilson and a loving childhood friend, Mrs. Betty Poole. In Remembrance of Mrs. Collins her Family, Loved Ones and Friends will gather to give Tributes and Expressions in honor of her well-lived life at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Restlawn Mausoleum Chapel 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV with Pastor Earl Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV, (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Please be advised, both COVID protocol and the wearing of masks will be followed."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-001590; Ancestry.com Website.
Marty Thomas Day; age 19; born 5 Sep 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 267, Jolo, WV; son of Gilbert and Pinkie (Mitchell) Day; married on 24 Jan 1985 in
Grundy, VA; Marry Alice Kidd; age 18; born 18 Aug 1965 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 103, Capels, WV; daughter of Jack and Patsy (Collins) Kidd.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-001590; Ancestry.com Website.
Marty Thomas Day; age 19; born 5 Sep 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 267, Jolo, WV; son of Gilbert and Pinkie (Mitchell) Day; married on 24 Jan 1985 in
Grundy, VA; Marry Alice Kidd; age 18; born 18 Aug 1965 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 103, Capels, WV; daughter of Jack and Patsy (Collins) Kidd.