1. 1850 Census, Roane Co, VA (now WV), Flat Fork P.O., taken on 7 Jul 1860,
Page 618, Family #522.
Listed as Andrew Presley, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Presley.
2. 1880 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken 13 Jun 1880; Page 38B; Family #118/119.
Listed as Andrew Presley; age 29; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken 13 Jun 1880; Page 38B; Family #118/119.
Listed as Elizabeth Presley; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Andrew Presley.
1. 1880 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken 13 Jun 1880; Page 38B; Family #118/119.
Listed as Mary E, Presley; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Andew Presley.
1. 1880 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken 13 Jun 1880; Page 38B; Family #118/119.
Listed as George N. Presley; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Andew Presley.
1. 1880 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken 13 Jun 1880; Page 38B; Family #118/119.
Listed as Della F. Presley; age 5 mons; born in Jan 1880 in WV; in household of father, Andew
Presley.
Frederick Fronerburger "Fred" Murphy
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred F. Murphy" Article; Page
212; submitted by Loraine Murphy, War, WV 24892.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Loraine Hampton Druggish
Murphy"; Article; Page 213; submitted by Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, PO Box, War, WV
24802.
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frederick Murphy
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1911
Death Date: 14 Mar 1991
SSN: 236102888
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 9 May 1942
Release Date 1: 17 Oct 1945"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Fredrick Fronerburger Murphy [Frederick F Murphy]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1911
Birth Place: Propst, Tennessee
Death Date: 14 Mar 1991
Father:
Audley S Murphy
Mother:
Lula S Long
SSN: 236102888
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as FREDRICK FRONERBURGER MURPHY;
27 Mar 1991: Name listed as FREDERICK F MURPHY"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 Nov 2014.
" Frederick F “Fred” Murphy
Birth 11 Dec 1911
Death 14 Mar 1991 (aged 79)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 138841696"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Fred F. Murphy" Article; Page
212; submitted by Loraine Murphy, War, WV 24892.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Loraine Hampton Druggish
Murphy"; Article; Page 213; submitted by Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, PO Box, War, WV
24802.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 Nov 2014.
" Loraine Druggish Hampton Murphy
Birth 23 Jan 1929
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 2012 (aged 83)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 138841344"Additional Information Posted:
"Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, 83, of 101 Plover Place, Princeton, WV, departed this life early Saturday morning, June 2, 2012 at Loving Hands Adult Care surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1929 at War, WV, daughter of the late Richard and Katherine Coleman Hampton. She resided most of her years in War before moving to Princeton in 2001. On Jan. 23, 1951 she married Nick Druggish, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1971. On May 29, 1976 she married Frederick F. Murphy of War who preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. In 1964, she earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Concord College. In 1969, she completed her Master's degree in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist from West Virginia University. For 25 years she was a dedicated and much-loved elementary teacher, reading specialist, and Title I Reading Supervisor for McDowell County Schools. While living in War, Loraine was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, Church Clerk, Bible School Director, and in the Women's Missionary Society. After moving to Princeton, she became a member of First Baptist Church where she also was a member of the church choir. Loraine's greatest joys were her service to God, her church, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughter, Kathy Druggish Justice; son, Rick Druggish and wife, Kelly, all of Princeton; grandchildren, Lori Justice Bernhart and husband, Brendan, Vienna, Virginia, Jimmy Justice and wife, Misty, Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina, Kevin Justice of Princeton, Nicholas and Seth Druggish of Princeton; great-grandchildren Brooke and Andrew Bernhart, and Halie and Corey Justice; special caregiver Jeanne Sarver of Princeton. Also surviving are Everett (Shorty) Hampton of Florida, Howard Hampton and wife Evelyn of Lutz, Florida, Maxine Hampton Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, Georgia, Richard (JR) Hampton Jr. and wife Lora of Carey, North Carolina, and George Hampton and wife Loretta of War, West Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved. She was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Hampton Stout and Betty Hampton Quitta; brothers Robert and Cecil Hampton. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Loving Hands Adult Care and Hospice Compassus for their service. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from the First Baptist Church on Mercer Street in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from Monday from 6 until 8 PM at the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Princeton or the Calvary Baptist Church in War."
Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, 83, of 101 Plover Place, Princeton, WV, departed this life early Saturday morning, June 2, 2012 at Loving Hands Adult Care surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1929 at War, WV, daughter of the late Richard and Katherine Coleman Hampton. She resided most of her years in War before moving to Princeton in 2001. On Jan. 23, 1951 she married Nick Druggish, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1971. On May 29, 1976 she married Frederick F. Murphy of War who preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. In 1964, she earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Concord College. In 1969, she completed her Master's degree in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist from West Virginia University. For 25 years she was a dedicated and much-loved elementary teacher, reading specialist, and Title I Reading Supervisor for McDowell County Schools. While living in War, Loraine was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, Church Clerk, Bible School Director, and in the Women's Missionary Society. After moving to Princeton, she became a member of First Baptist Church where she also was a member of the church choir. Loraine's greatest joys were her service to God, her church, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughter, Kathy Druggish Justice; son, Rick Druggish and wife, Kelly, all of Princeton; grandchildren, Lori Justice Bernhart and husband, Brendan, Vienna, Virginia, Jimmy Justice and wife, Misty, Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina, Kevin Justice of Princeton, Nicholas and Seth Druggish of Princeton; great-grandchildren Brooke and Andrew Bernhart, and Halie and Corey Justice; special caregiver Jeanne Sarver of Princeton. Also surviving are Everett (Shorty) Hampton of Florida, Howard Hampton and wife Evelyn of Lutz, Florida, Maxine Hampton Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, Georgia, Richard (JR) Hampton Jr. and wife Lora of Carey, North Carolina, and George Hampton and wife Loretta of War, West Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved. She was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Hampton Stout and Betty Hampton Quitta; brothers Robert and Cecil Hampton. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Loving Hands Adult Care and Hospice Compassus for their service. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from the First Baptist Church on Mercer Street in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from Monday from 6 until 8 PM at the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Princeton or the Calvary Baptist Church in War.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; E.D. 24-1; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 18A; Image 37 of 44; Household #275.
Listed as Claude Mitchem; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Squire A. Mitchem.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Claude Julian Mitchem
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 37
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1976
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Allen Square Mitchem
Mother: Maudie Bell Cooper
Spouse: Freda Louise Belcher Meek
Certificate Number: 1976009107"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Freda Louise Belcher Meek
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1976
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Samuel Belcher
Mother: Mary Ann Sizemore
Spouse: Claude Julian Mitchem
Certificate Number: 1976009107"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frieda Louise Belcher [Frieda Louise Hampton] [Freda Meek] [Freda Mitchem]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1936
Birth Place: Algoma McDow, West Virginia [Northfork Mc??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Oct 2006
Father:
Samuel Belcher
Mother:
Mary A Sizemore
SSN: 282324443
Notes: May 1953: Name listed as FRIEDA LOUISE BELCHER;
Jun 1955: Name listed as FRIEDA LOUISE HAMPTON;
Oct 1961: Name listed as FREDA LOUISE MEEK;
20 Jun 1980: Name listed as FREDA LOUISE MITCHEM;
14 Jul 1980: Name listed as FREDA B MITCHEM"
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1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Capels; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #65.
Listed as Darrell Bishop; born Jan 1950 in WV; in household of father, Harold E. Bishop.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Jupin, Jr; age 27; born at Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Maybeury, WV; married on 20 Jul
1957 at Elkhorn, WV; Iris Faye Shumate; age 19; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; livinat Worth, WV;
with consent of Paul H. and Mildred Shumate, parents of Iris Faye Shumate.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Jupin, Jr; age 27; born at Elkhorn, WV; single; living at Maybeury, WV; married on 20 Jul
1957 at Elkhorn, WV; Iris Faye Shumate; age 19; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; livinat Worth, WV;
with consent of Paul H. and Mildred Shumate, parents of Iris Faye Shumate.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 183; WV Archives Website.
William Thomas Mitchell; age 18; born 19 Aug 1946 at Kimball, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Box 232, Kimball, WV; son of William Edward and Effie (Crowder) Mitchell; married on 5 Sep 1964
in Welch, WV; Lucille Ann Burks; age 18; born 11 Jun 1946 in Kimball, WV; no previous marriage;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Felix and Mary (Burks) Burks; with consent of both sets of parents.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucille Ann Burks Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 32
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Oct 1978
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Felix Farris Franklin Burks
Mother: Mary Burks
Spouse: Edgar Allen Green
Certificate Number: 1978046380"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 17 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Dora Olive DeFelice, 95, of 382 McDowell St., Welch, WV died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Born on July 22, 1927 in McDowell County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Rose Taylor of Anawalt. She was a life long resident of McDowell County, attended Gary High School and was of the Baptist faith. Dora was a homemaker. She was married to Emilio DeFelice of Welch for many years. Dora had one son, John DeFelice of Princeton, WV."Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the DeFelice family."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; take4n on 26 Apr 1930; Page 221A; Image
57 of 75; Family #510/527.
Listed as Robert Jones; age 2 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William T. Jones.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22 Apr
1940; Page 754B; Image 23 of 36; Household #167.
Listed as Robert Jones; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William T, Jones.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 040317; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Lee Jones; age 44; born 31 Oct 1927 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1500 Bland St, Bluefield, WV; son of William Thomas and Bella (Dakin) Jones;
married on 27 Sep 1972 in Pearisburg, VA; Lena Eppes Fain; maiden name, Holland; age 42; born
27 Oct 1929 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at same address;
daughter of James Alford and Mary (Abrams) Holland.
1. 1910 Census, Martin Co, KY, Eden District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 34A, Family #139.
Listed as Bertha Arwood, age 4, born in KY, in household of father, Walter Arwood.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bertha A. Jones
Social Security Number: 403-54-1253
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1906
Issue Year: 1956-1957
Issue State: Kentucky
Last Residence: 41224, Inez, Martin, Kentucky, USA
Death Date: 12 Feb 1997"