1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 291, Haga, page 10.
Samuel Hugh Bowery, age 26, born in Sullivan Co, TN, son of Samuel R. and
Martha Bowery, married on 27 Jun 1898 Mary Morgan, age 23, daughter of Isaac
and Lottie Morgan.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1873.
Mary Morgan was born on 5 Jun 1873 to Isaac and Charlotte Morgan.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 733.
Huff Creek Township, page 010.
Listed as Mary Morgan, age 8, in household of father, Isaac Morgan.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 81, Haga, page 60.
William Lewis Spears, age 22, born in Johnson Co, KY, married on 31 Dec 1891
Mary Morgan, age 20, at Isaac Morgan's.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 291, Haga, page 10.
Samuel Hugh Bowery, age 26, born in Sullivan Co, TN, son of Samuel R. and
Martha Bowery, married on 27 Jun 1898 Mary Morgan, age 23, daughter of Isaac
and Lottie Morgan.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 696.
Slab Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Christopher Brooks, age 5, in household of father, Frank P. Brooks.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 117, Haga, page 11.
Christopher Brooks, age 21, son of F.P. and Etta Brooks, married on 30 May
1896 Carrie Allen, age 18, daughter of James and Louisa Wesley nee Allen.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #151.
Listed as Chris Brooks, age 25, head of household.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1878.
Unnamed female Allen was born on 7 Mar 1878 to James and Louisa E. Allen.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 688.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed in household of father, James B. Allen, age 2.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 117, Haga, page 11.
Christopher Brooks, age 21, son of F.P. and Etta Brooks, married on 30 May
1896 Carrie Allen, age 18, daughter of James and Louisa Wesley nee Allen.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #151.
Listed as Carry Brooks, age 22, in household of husband, Christopher Brooks.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #151.
Listed as Harlan Brooks, age 2, in household of father, Christopher Brooks.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #151.
Listed as Johnnie H. Brooks, age 1, in household of father, Christopher
Brooks.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
Kemper Brooks was born on 16 Apr 1877 to F. P. and Emezetta Brooks.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 696.
Slab Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Kempler Brooks, age 3, in household of father, Frank P. Brooks.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 305, Haga, page 11.
Kemper Brooks, age 21, son of F.P. and Etta Brooks, married on 27 Sep 1898
Sarah E. Brooks, age 18, daughter of H.E. and Mahala Brooks.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #103.
Listed as Kemper Brooks, age 23, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 295B;
Family #293.
Listed as Kemper Brooks; age 33; born in WV; married once for 12 yrs; teamster on logging job;
head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1317; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Kemper Brooks; age 41; born on 14 Jul 1877; living at McGraws, Wyoming Co, WV; team foreman
for W.M. Ritter Lumber Co, Maben; nearest relative, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and
dark hair.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Kemper Brooks, age 43, married; farmer, head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 014168; WV Archives Web Site.
Kemper Brooks; age 95; born 16 Jul 1877 in WV; widowed; timberman; SS# 236-09-6083;
8. Wyoming Co, WV Obits; Genealogy Trails; transcribed by Candace Robinson.
"Brooks, Kemper, 95, of Windon Road in Marianna died Monday night in a Welch hospital. Born at Glen Rogers, July 16, 1877, he was a son of the late Franklin and Emmanzetta Farmer Brooks. He was a retired saw mill worker. His wife, Sarah Brooks, preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pansy Mankin of Bolt and Miss Lila Brooks of Marianna; one son, Lida of St. Augustine, Fla.; one foster son, Jimmy Workman of Nashville, Tenn., and two brothers, James of Sabine and John D. of Glen Fork. Burial will be in Brooks Cemetery on Windon Road in Marianna. [Beckley Post-Herald (no date other than 1972)] "
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Sarah Ellen Brooks was born on 5 Apr 1880 at McGraws to Henry Edmonson and
Mahala Acord Brooks.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 696.
Slab Fork Township, page 011.
Listed as Sarah E. Brooks, age 3 months, in household of father, Henry E.
Brooks.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 305, Haga, page 11.
Kemper Brooks, age 21, son of F.P. and Etta Brooks, married on 27 Sep 1898
Sarah E. Brooks, age 18, daughter of H.E. and Mahala Brooks.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #103.
Listed as Sarah E. Brooks, age 20, in household of husband, Kemper Brooks.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 295B;
Family #293.
Listed as Ellen Brooks; age 30; born in WV; married once for 12 yrs; 4 children, all living;
in household of husband, Kemper Brooks.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Ellen Brooks, age 40, married; in household of husband, Kemper Brooks.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 015330; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Ellen Brooks; age 89; born 5 Apr 1880; in WV; married; wife of Kemper Brooks; housewife;
living at Marianna, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Henry and Mahalia (Acord) Brooks; died 23 Aug
1969 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV; due to cerebral thrombosis with generalized
arteriosclerosis; buried 26 Aug 1969 in Brooks Cemetery, Marianna, WVl informant, Kemper Brooks.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 295B;
Family #293.
Listed as Leida Brooks; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Kemper Brooks.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Lydia Brooks, age 18; in household of father, Kemper Brooks.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Lias Brooks, age 10; in household of father, Kemper Brooks.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Glenny Brooks, age 6; in household of father, Kemper Brooks.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/12 Feb 1920; Page 272A;
Family #101.
Listed as Coy Brooks, age 4; in household of father, Kemper Brooks.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Coy C. Brooks; born on 6 Mar 1916; died on 20 Oct 1939; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook
Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Kenna Brooks was born on 15 May 1880 to William and Levery Brooks.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 207, Haga, page 11.
Kenna Brooks, age 20, son of W.A. and Levary Brooks, married Nancy Etta A.
Halsey, age 17, daughter of J.T. and Ferby Halsey.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 697.
Oceana Township, page 017.
Listed as Kenna Brooks, age 1 month, in household of father, William R. Brooks.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #167.
Listed as Kenny Brooks, age 20, in household of father, William Brooks.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 214A, Family #8.
Listed as Kenna Brooks, age 30, born in WV, married 9 years, farmer, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #447; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Kenna Brooks; age 38; born on 15 May 1880; living at Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Nancy E. Brooks, Rockview, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and Black hair.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152A, Family #127.
Listed as Ken Brooks, age 50, born in WV, married at 20, farmer, head of household.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Kenna Brooks; born on 15 May 1880; died on 15 Dec 1958; buried in Halsey
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1884.
Nancy E. Halsey was born on 15 Apr 1884 at Centerto John F. and Pheoba
Halsey.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 207, Haga, page 11.
Kenna Brooks, age 20, son of W.A. and Levary Brooks, married Nancy Etta A.
Halsey, age 17, daughter of J.T. and Ferby Halsey.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 14/15 Jun 1900, Page 231B, Family #104.
Listed as Nancy E. Halsey, age 16, born in WV in Apr 1884, in household of father, John T. Halsey.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 214A, Family #8.
Listed as Nancy E. Brooks, age 26, born in WV, married 9 years, 2 children, both living, in household
of husband, Kenna Brooks.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152A, Family #127.
Listed as Nancy Brooks, age 46, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Kenna Brooks.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Nancy E. Brooks; born on 15 Apr 1884; died on 5 Dec 1940; buried in Halsey
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15 Apr 1910, Page 214A, Family #8.
Listed as French K. Brooks, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Kenna Brooks.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 321, Haga, page 12.
Okey Johnson Brooks, age 22, son of L.S. and Sarah P. Brooks married
on 27 Aug 1902 Mrs. Minerva J. Lusk, age 24, daughter of J. H. and
Catherine Stewart.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
O.J. Brooks was born on 10 Mar 1880 to L.S. and Sarah P. Brooks.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 696.
Slab Fork Township, page 010.
Listed as Okey J. Brooks, age 3 months, in household of father, L.S. Brooks.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 283B, Family #43.
Listed as Okey Johnson Brooks, age 20, born in WV in Mar 1880, in household of father, Leander S.
Brooks.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #445; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Okey Johnson Brooks; age 38; born on 10 Mar 1880; living at Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Minerva J. Brooks, Rockview, WV; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and
brown hair.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Okey J. Brooks; born in 1880; died in 1954; buried in James B. Stewart
Cemetery, Coon Fork, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 42, Haga, page 44.
William Garrison Lusk, age 36, son of Henry T. and Sena Lusk, married
on 10 Apr 1895 Minerva Jane Stewart, age 17, daughter of James H. and
Catherine Stewart.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 321, Haga, page 12.
Okey Johnson Brooks, age 22, son of L.S. and Sarah P. Brooks married
on 27 Aug 1902 Mrs. Minerva J. Lusk, age 24, daughter of J. H. and
Catherine Stewart.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 748.
Center Township, page 004.
Listed as Minerva J. Stewart, age 2, in household of father, James H.
Stewart.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #30.
Listed as Minerva J. Lusk, age 22, in household of husband, William Lusk.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Minerva J. Brooks; born on 18 Mar 1878; died in 1935; buried in James B.
Stewart Cemetery, Coon Fork, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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Onnie E. Brooks; born on 30 Oct 1903; died on 10 Feb 1946; "son of Okey J.
and Minerva Stewart Brooks"; buried in James B. Stewart Cemetery, Coon Fork,
Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 436.
Children of Johnson and Eliza Jane Byrd were: Ballard P.(married Arminta
Belcher), Nora (married James
Lambert), Millie J. (married first Ken Lambert, second Johnson Brooks, died
in 1964), Stephen Curtis (married Rosa Walls of NC), Walton (married Rosa
Brinegar), Ben (married Emma Blevins), Etta (married R. Moses Adams), Linda
(married Booker Tolliver), Anthony ( married Etta Tolliver), and Houston
(married Emma Hawley).
2. "Birth Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
B.F. Byrd was born on 27 Feb 1877 to Johnson and D.J. Byrd.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 323, Haga, page 14.
Benjamin Franklin Byrd, age 21, son of Johnson and Eliza J. Byrd, married on
29 Nov 1895 Betty Eunice Blevins, age 16, born in Grayson Co, VA, daughter of
Preston and Margaret Blevins.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 699
Center Township, page 009
Listed as Benjamin F. Byrd, age 3, in household of father, Johnson Byrd.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #204.
Listed as Benjamin Byrd, age 23, head of household.
6. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Byrd search, 5 Sep 2001; submitted by
Paul R. Herndon, P.O. Box 116, Elk Creek, VA 24326-0116.
Benjamin Franklin Byrd; born on 27 Feb 1877 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 21
Mar 1963 at Knoxville, Knox Co, TN; buried at Meban, WV.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 288A; Family #163.
Listed as Benjamin Byrd; age 33; born in WV; married once for 10 yrs; farmer; head of household.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Regristration Card #1332; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Benjamin Franklin Byrd; age 41; born on 27 Feb 1877; living at Maben, Wyoming Co, WV; laborer
in coal mine for Sabine Colleries Caol Co, Otsego, Wyoming Co, WV; nearest relative, Bettie Eunice
Byrd; short with stout build; blue eyes and light brown hair.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pierpoint; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 282A;
Family #102.
Listed as B.F. Byrd; age 38; born in WV; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #204.
Listed as Bettie Byrd, age 17, in household of husband, Benjamin Byrd.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 288A; Family #163.
Listed as Bettie Byrd; age 14; born in WV; married once for 10 yrs; 4 children, 2 living; in household
of husband, Benjamin Byrd.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pierpoint; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 282A;
Family #102.
Listed as Mrs. B.E. Byrd; age 30; born in WV; in household of husband, Benjamin Byrd.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #8062; WV Archives Web Site.
Betty Eunice Byrd; age 47; born in VA; married; wife of B.F. Byrd; daughter of Preston and Mary(sic,
Margaret Jane (Murray) Blevens; died on 27 Apr 1933 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co, WV from
arterisolerois (sp?); buried on 29 Apr 1933 at Maben; informant, J.C. Blevins, Charleston, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 288A; Family #163.
Listed as Preston E. Byrd; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin Byrd.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pierpoint; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 282A;
Family #102.
Listed as Elbert Byrd; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin Byrd.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pierpoint; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 282A;
Family #102.
Listed as Mollie Wood; age 6; born in WV; in household of adoptive father, Benjamin Byrd.
1. "Birth Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
W.A. Byrd was born 13 Dec 1880 to Johnson and E.J. Byrd.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 323, Haga, page 14.
William Anthony Byrd, age 21, son of Johnson and Eliza J. Byrd, married on
5 Jun 1902 Etta Tolliver, age 18, daughter of Enoch and Anna Tolliver.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A;
Family #143/150.
Listed as Anthony Byrd; age 29; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #606; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
William A. Byrd; age 37; born on 13 Dec 1880; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Etta Byrd, Pineville, WV; medium height and build; gray eyes and brown hair.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #1215; WV Archives Web Site.
William Anthony Byrd; age 73 yrs, 26 days; born on 13 Dec 1880 at Pineville, WV; married; retired
coal miner; son of Johnson and Jane Byrd; died on 9 Jan 1954 at Pierpoint, Wyoming Co, WV from
uremia; buried on 11 Jan 1954 in Tolliver cemetery; informant, Mrs. W.A. Byrd, wife.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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William Anthony Byrd; born on 13 Dec 1880; died on 9 Jan 1954; buried in Cox
Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 436.
Children of Johnson and Eliza Jane Byrd were: Ballard P.(married Arminta
Belcher), Nora (married James
Lambert), Millie J. (married first Ken Lambert, second Johnson Brooks, died
in 1964), Stephen Curtis (married Rosa Walls of NC), Walton (married Rosa
Brinegar), Ben (married Emma Blevins), Etta (married R. Moses Adams), Linda
(married Booker Tolliver), Anthony ( married Etta Tolliver), and Houston
(married Emma Hawley).
8. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Byrd search, 5 Sep 2001; submitted by
Paul R. Herndon, P.O. Box 116, Elk Creek, VA 24326-0116.
William Anthony Byrd; son of Johnson and Elizabeth J. Jones Byrd;
born on 13 Dec 1880 in Wyoming Co, WV; died
on 9 Jan 1954 in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 5 Jun 1902 Mary Ettie Tolliver.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 323, Haga, page 14.
William Anthony Byrd, age 21, son of Johnson and Eliza J. Byrd, married on
5 Jun 1902 Etta Tolliver, age 18, daughter of Enoch and Anna Tolliver.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #138.
Listed as Ettie Toliver, age 16, in household of father, Enoch Toliver.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A;
Family #143/150.
Listed as Etta Byrd; age 16; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 3 children, all living; in household
of husband, William A. Byrd.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
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M. Ettie Byrd; born on 29 Dec 1883; died on 8 Oct 1976; buried in Cox
Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Byrd search, 5 Sep 2001; submitted by
Paul R. Herndon, P.O. Box 116, Elk Creek, VA 24326-0116.
Mary Ettie Tolliver; born on 29 Dec 1883 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 9 Oct 1976.
6. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 436.
Children of Johnson and Eliza Jane Byrd were: Ballard P.(married Arminta
Belcher), Nora (married James
Lambert), Millie J. (married first Ken Lambert, second Johnson Brooks, died
in 1964), Stephen Curtis (married Rosa Walls of NC), Walton (married Rosa
Brinegar), Ben (married Emma Blevins), Etta (married R. Moses Adams), Linda
(married Booker Tolliver), Anthony ( married Etta Tolliver), and Houston
(married Emma Hawley).
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A;
Family #143/150.
Listed as Clinton Byrd; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Byrd.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1667; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
William Clinton Byrd; age 20; born on 2 Apr 1898; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; coal loader
for Cooper Pocahontas Coal Co; nearest relative, Houston Byrd, Tralee, WV; medium height with stout
build; blue eyes and light hair.
1. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Byrd search, 5 Sep 2001; submitted by
Paul R. Herndon, P.O. Box 116, Elk Creek, VA 24326-0116.
Chester Elliot Byrd; born on 13 Aug 1908 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 26 Feb
1960.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A;
Family #143/150.
Listed as Ellet Byrd; age 1yr, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Byrd.
1. The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV 2 Dec 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"Claude Cecil Byrd, 87, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Pinecrest Hospital in Beckley. "Born April 19, 1920, at Pineville, he was the son of William Anthony and Mary E. Toliver Byrd. "Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clinton and Elliot Byrd; and three sisters, Ada Farmer, Ethel Griffith and Ina Wren. "Survivors include a brother, Elvie and wife, Gerri Byrd, of Stigler, Okla.; two sisters, Ann and husband, Kermit Wood, of Grandview and Nila Stickney of Roseville, Mich; and several nieces and nephews. "Claude will be especially missed by his nephew, Jeff Wood and wife, Jane. "Claude was a World War II and Korean War veteran, serving his country 13 years, nine months and 17 days. Claude worked in refrigeration and maintenance in Ohio and New Jersey prior to retiring to West Virginia. "The family would like to thank and extend our appreciation to the staff at Pinecrest for taking such excellent care of Claude. "His body has been cremated and will be buried at a later date in the family cemetery at Twin Falls..."
1. "Marriages of Wyoming Co, WV ...", Vol 4, No 18, Haga, page 1.
George Washington Adams, age 17 years, 29 days, with permission of William
Adams, married on 5 Feb 1891 Roua T. Shields, age 16, at P.A. Shield's.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 687.
Center Township, Family 12.
Listed in household of father, William Adams, age 6.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 449.
Married second, Minnie Morgan.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
G.W. Adams; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; saw miller; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of William and Marinda; married on 29 Feb 1900 at the Head of Davy, McDowell Co, WV;
Minnie Morgan; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of J.C. and Rena.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #118.
Listed as George W. Adams, age 27, born in 1873, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 5/6 Jan 1920; Page 196A; Family #1/1.
Listed as George W. Adams; age 47; born in WV; single in household of father, William Adams.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
Minnie Morgan was born on 4 Sep 1877 to J.C. and Rena Morgan.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 734.
Huff Creek Township, page 010.
Listed as Minnie B. Morgan, age 2, in household of father, John Morgan.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 449.
George Washington Adams married second, Minnie Morgan.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
G.W. Adams; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; saw miller; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of William and Marinda; married on 29 Feb 1900 at the Head of Davy, McDowell Co, WV;
Minnie Morgan; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of J.C. and Rena.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #118.
Listed as Minnie Adams, age 20, born in 1879, in household of husband,
George W. Adams.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga 1882.
Bucher Rayston Cooke was born on 26 Jan 1882 to C.H. and Mary M. Cooke.
2. "Marriages of Wyoming Co, WV ...", Vol 6, No 328, Haga, page 23.
Raston Belcher Cooke, age 20, son of C.H. and Mary M. Cooke, married on 17
Sep 1902 Lonia E. McGraw, age 19, daughter of J.D. and Ruhama McGraw.
3. "Wyoming Co Heritage", WGS, Mary Mechele Hartsfield Cooke article, page101.
Lists him as Beecher Royston Cooke, born 26 Jan 1882.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 6/7 May 1910; Page 292A; Family #228.
Listed as Beecher Cook; age 28; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga 1883.
Leura Etty McGraw was born on 26 Feb 1883 to J.D. and R. M. McGraw.
2. "Marriages of Wyoming Co, WV ...", Vol 6, No 328, Haga, page 23.
Raston Belcher Cooke, age 20, son of C.H. and Mary M. Cooke, married on 17
Sep 1902 Lonia E. McGraw, age 19, daughter of J.D. and Ruhama McGraw.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #47.
Listed as Ettie McGraw, age 17, a servant, in household of James R. Brooks.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 6/7 May 1910; Page 292A; Family #228.
Listed as Leora E. Cook; age 27; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; 2 children, both living,
in household of husband, Raston B. Cook.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 6/7 May 1910; Page 292A; Family #228.
Listed as Oley R. Cook; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Raston B. Cook.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 6/7 May 1910; Page 292A; Family #228.
Listed as Augusta G. Cook; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Raston B. Cook.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
Spurgeon Cooke was born on 4 Aug 1880 to I.F.(sic I.L.) and Mahulda Cooke.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #64.
Listed as Spirgin Cook, age 19, in household of father, Isaac L. Cooke.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry;; Vol 6; Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Spurgeon Cook; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of I.L. and Mahulda Cook; married
on 18 Dec 1901; Nettie Cook; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of W.V. and
Jane Cook.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271A, Family #184.
Listed as Spurgeon Cook, age 27, born in WV, married 8 years,farmer, head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1518; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Spurgeon Cook; age 38; born on 3 Aug 1880; living at Toneyfork, Wyoming Co, WV; lumberman for
W.M. Ritter Lumber Co, Maben, WV; nearest relative, Nettie Cook, wife; medium height with stout
build; Black hair; slightly bald.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 230A, Family #100.
Listed as Spurgeon Cook, age 39, born in WV,farmer, head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charles Spurgeon Cook; born on 3 Aug 1880; died on 1 Jul 1921; buried in
Cook Cemetery, Kopperston, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1882.
Jeanetta Cooke was born on 24 Jul 1882 to William V. and Jane Cooke.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry;; Vol 6; Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Spurgeon Cook; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of I.L. and Mahulda Cook; married
on 18 Dec 1901; Nettie Cook; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of W.V. and
Jane Cook.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #154.
Listed as Jennettie Cook, age 16, in household of father, William Cooke.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Nettie Cook; born on 24 Jul 1882; died on 3 Sep 1940; buried in
Cook Cemetery, Kopperston, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271A, Family #184.
Listed as Nettie Cook, age 27, born in WV, married 8 years,5 children, all living, in household of
husband, Charles S. Cooke.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 230A, Family #100.
Listed as Nettie Cook, age 37, born in WV, in household of husband, Charles S. Cooke.
7. 1930 Cenus, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 197B, Family #213.
Listed as Nettie Cook, age 47, born in WV, widow, farm manager, head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Jan 1920, Page 230A, Family #100.
Listed as Van Cook, age 1 yr, 7 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Charles S. Cooke.
2. 1930 Cenus, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 197B, Family #213.
Listed as Vannie Cook, age 11, born in WV, in household of mother, Jeanette Cooke.
1. 1930 Cenus, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 197B, Family #213.
Listed as Junior Cook, age 8, born in WV, in household of mother, Jeanette Cooke.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Book #4; Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Spurgeon Cook, Jr.; age 19 yrs, 5 mons, 30 days; born on 20 Jul 1921 at Oceana, WV; single; living
at Oceana, WV; son of Spurgeon and Nettie Cook; died on 19 Jan 1941 at Oceana, WV from
pneumonia caused by the flu; buried on 21 Jan 1941 in Cook Cemetery, Tonyfork; C. Dancy,
informant.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charles Spurgeon Cook, Jr; born on 20 Jul 1920; died on 19 Jan 1941; buried
in Cook Cemetery, Kopperston, Wyoming Co, WV.