McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Daniel Webster Underwood

1. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines) Precinct; taken on 27 Jan
1920; Page 66A; Family #400.
Listed as Daniel Underwood; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Underwood.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 133; Household #287.
Listed as Daniel Underwood; age 28; born in WV; married; 3rd grade education; living in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
3.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #140.
Listed as Daniel Underwood; age 38; born in WV; widowed; loads coal in coal mine; head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #'59 010909; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Webster Underwood; age 47; born 23 Mar 1912 at Grundy, VA; married; coal miner; living
at Bradshaw, WV; SS # 232-24-8414; son of ______ and Rebecca Underwood; died 25 Jul 1959
at ball park in Atwell, McDowell Co, WV from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head; buried
29 Jul 1959 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Ralph Burge, Bradshaw, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 23 Oct 2011.
Daniel Webster Underwood; born 23 Mar 1912; died 25 Jul 1959; buried here; headstone photo
shown; death certificate posted; "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".


Jennatta Underwood

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 133; Household #287.
Listed as Jenetta Underwood; age 28; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; living in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Daniel W. Underwood.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16162; WV Archives Website.
Jennetta Underwood; age 38; born 16 Aug 1911 in War, WV; married; housewife; living at Bradshaw,
WV; daughter of Billie and Laura (Day) Underwood; died 6 Nov 1949 at home in Bradshaw, WV; due
to a self inflected gunshot wound; suicide; buried 9 Nov 1949 in Bearwallow, VA; informant, Daniel
Underwood.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Jeanettie Underwood
Birth 16 Aug 1911
Death 6 Nov 1949 (aged 38)
Burial
Underwood Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74302441"


Andrew Underwood

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1200B; Image 38 of 133; Household #287.
Listed as Andrew Underwood; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; living in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Daniel W. Underwood.


Jane Lynn Mahoney

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; "M.L. and Virginia Mae Risen
Mahoney"; article; Page 197; submitted by Bill Mahoney.


Mildred "Mickey" Bennett

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 313; WV Archives Website.
Harold William Collins; age 22; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1943 at
Welch, WV; Mildred Bennett; age 16; born in Fayette Co, WVl single; living in Welch, WV.


James Alford

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.


Ruthie Bernice Eichert

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.


George Billups

1. Of Wheelwright, KY


Timothy Graham Bowles

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #79-009897; Ancestry.com Website.
Timothy Graham Bowles; age 22; born 29 jun 1956 in Iaeger, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th garde
education; living at Box 453, Iaeger, WV; son of Cyrus and Maxine (Lambert) Bowles; married on 16
Mar 1979 in Lebanon, VA; Josephine Hurley; age 16; born 14 jul 1962 in Buchanan Co, VA; this is
her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Boyd
and Pauline (Hurley) Blankenship.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Timothy Bowles
Spouse: Josephine Bowles
Marriage Date: 16 Mar 1979
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Divorce Date: 5 Jun 1989
Divorce Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Iredell, North Carolina, USA"


Josephine Hurley

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #79-009897; Ancestry.com Website.
Timothy Graham Bowles; age 22; born 29 jun 1956 in Iaeger, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th garde
education; living at Box 453, Iaeger, WV; son of Cyrus and Maxine (Lambert) Bowles; married on 16
Mar 1979 in Lebanon, VA; Josephine Hurley; age 16; born 14 jul 1962 in Buchanan Co, VA; this is
her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Boyd
and Pauline (Hurley) Blankenship.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Josephine Bowles
Spouse: Timothy Bowles
Marriage Date: 16 Mar 1979
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Divorce Date: 5 Jun 1989
Divorce Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: McDowell, North Carolina, USA"


Antonio N. "Tony" Wray

1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Northfork, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Antonio N. "Tony" Wray age 41 and a lifelong resident of Welch, WV, who departed this life at WVU-Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born April 10, 1980 in Welch and the son of Rhonda L. (Chatten) and the late Alphonso "Bro" Wray III. Tony was a graduate of Mount View High School and a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Welch. Tony began his work experience at Goodson's Supermarket and was later employed by the Commission on Aging both located in Welch. He had worked at Superior Wells in Kimball, West Virginia and was employed for over 15 years (due to health challenges) as a Correctional Officer at Stevens Correctional Center in Welch, Tony genuinely lived each day to generously show love and concern to his Family and to others. He enjoyed Family activities and was known as "the Grill Master." His pastimes were spent watching television. In addition to his Father, Alphonso "Bro," (who passed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021,) Tony was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Allie M. and Hattie B. Chatten and paternal grandparents, Alphonso II. and Madeline D. Wray. Tony leaves life long, cherished memories to his Mother, Rhonda Wray; his Wife, soulmate and best friend, Shenika Ward Wray and their girls: Tesmaudia N. Ward, Ty'Quashia S.M. and Tiychiera N. Wray all of the home; his nephew, A.J. Wray whom he regarded as his son; his brothers: Alphonso IV., of Welch, Allan and Andre Wray both of Bluefield, WV and a special cousin, Mike Wray whom he considered his brother. His mother-in-law, Bessie Cockrell and father-in-law, Darrell Ward; his grandmother-in-law, Vennie Ward and a host of uncles and aunts; several generations of cousins and all other relatives and the many friends whom he loved. The Celebration of Life Service for Antonio "Tony" will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February, 10, 2022 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church 135 Court Street in Welch, with Pastor George Masterson and the Reverend William Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery 1917 W. Main Street Princeton, WV. Tony's Brothers and Cousins will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearer, Deon Kelsor. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until the Service hour. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, (to leave online online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com.) Please be advised, both COVID protocol and the wearing of masks will be followed."