1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edwin Charles Stress
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 21
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Feb 1971
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Joe Stress
Mother: Mary Diviak
Spouse: Kathy Darlene Van Dyke
Certificate Number: 1971005728"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kathy Darlene Van Dyke
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 16
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Feb 1971
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: John Van Dyke
Mother: Lona Addair
Spouse: Edwin Charles Stress
Certificate Number: 1971005728"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Ray Ingole
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 28
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1988
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: James Ray Ingole
Mother: Billie Jean Mayhew
Spouse: Kimberly Sue Taylor
Certificate Number: 1988067889"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kimberly Sue Taylor
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 20
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1968
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1988
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Orville Ronald Taylor
Mother: Elva Ann Barnes
Spouse: James Ray Ingole
Certificate Number: 1988067889"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 216; WV Archives Website.
Delaine Clark; age 21; born in Beckley, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Watson and Mattie V.
Clark; married on 2 Jun 1951 at Oceana, WV; Phyllis Ann Francis; age 19; born and living at Lynco,
WV; singl;e; daughter of Charley and Eunice Francis.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 216; WV Archives Website.
Delaine Clark; age 21; born in Beckley, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Watson and Mattie V.
Clark; married on 2 Jun 1951 at Oceana, WV; Phyllis Ann Francis; age 19; born and living at Lynco,
WV; singl;e; daughter of Charley and Eunice Francis.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1951); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Leonard Adams; age 22; born at Yukon, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 7 Aug
1951 at English, WV; Louise Coleman; age 23; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
2. E-mail 26 Jul 2021; Wanda Woody.
"Leonard Adams
Born: 16 May 1929 in Yukon, McDowell, WV
Married: Sadie Louise Coleman (29 Aug 1927 - 28 May 2016) in English, McDowell County, WV on 07 Aug 1951.
Living"Parents:
Samuel Evans Adams (24 Mar 1903 - 2 Nov 1928)
Florence Rachel Mitchell (09 Mar 1908 - 07 Aug 1984)"Siblings:
Fred Adams (01 Apr 1924 - 01 Apr 1994)
Audrey Marie Adams (08 Nov 1926 - 11 Jan 1974)"Children:
Leonard Dean Adams (17 Feb 1954 - 13 Dec 1971)
John Wesley Adams (14 Aug 1955 - 01 Jun 2015)
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leonard Adams, 94, of English WV passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Pine Lodge of Beckley WV. He was born at Yukon WV, May 16,1929, the son of Samuel and Florence Adams. He was a lifetime resident of English WV. He attended Big Creek High School and was a 1948 graduate. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He was married to Louise Coleman, August 7, 1951 who passed away in 2016. He worked for Appalachian Power Company in Welch, WV for 37 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and beekeeping."He was preceded in death by his sons, Dean and John Adams and spouse Louise Adams, mother Florence Adams Newton Byrd, brother Fred Adams and sister Audrey Adams McCormick.
Survivors include his grandson Keith Adams (Lindsay) of Columbus, OH, and great-grandchildren Wesley and Sydney Adams, niece Wanda Woody of English WV and niece Gail Osbourne of Salem NC."Funeral Services will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, War, WV at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
"Friends may call at 10:00 AM before the service."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Districy; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 223B;
Family #12/12.
Listed as Louise Coleman; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel B. Coleman.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1951); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Leonard Adams; age 22; born at Yukon, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 7 Aug
1951 at English, WV; Louise Coleman; age 23; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sadie Louise Coleman Adams, 88, of English passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her home.
"She was born August 29, 1927 in Bradshaw and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Nora Mullins Coleman. She was a 1948 graduate of Iaeger High School. She was married to Leonard Adams on August 7, 1951. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard Dean Adams and John W. Adams; a brother, Mack Coleman; sisters, Margaret Hagerman, June Rife and Patsy Johnson.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Leonard Adams of English; a grandson Keith Richard Adams and wife Lindsay of Columbus, OH; a brother Patrick Coleman of Elyria, OH; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
"Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. in the Emmanuel Baptist Church, War, with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Wesley Adams, 59, of English passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
"Born August 14, 1955 in Iaeger he was the son of Leonard Adams and Louise Coleman Adams of English. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School, and was a retired electrician with the McDowell County Board of Education. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and loved music.
"He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Adams.
"In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Keith Adams and wife Lindsay of Columbus, Ohio.
"It was John’s wish to be cremated, and the family has honored his wish.
"A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church of War with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 454; WV Archives Website.
Benjamin Brogdon; age 21; born 16 Oct 1922 at Elbert, WV; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV;
married on 27 Dec 1943 at Thorpe, WV; Nannie E. Joyce; age 20; born and living in Thorpe, WV;
single; Colored; with consent of Ida Joyce, mother of Nannie E. Joyce.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 454; WV Archives Website.
Benjamin Brogdon; age 21; born 16 Oct 1922 at Elbert, WV; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV;
married on 27 Dec 1943 at Thorpe, WV; Nannie E. Joyce; age 20; born and living in Thorpe, WV;
single; Colored; with consent of Ida Joyce, mother of Nannie E. Joyce.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 198; WV Archives Website.
Bill Bolden; age 27; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 19 Jan 1945 at Yukon, WV;
Goldie Lawson; age 22; born in Coeburn, VA; divorced; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 198; WV Archives Website.
Bill Bolden; age 27; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 19 Jan 1945 at Yukon, WV;
Goldie Lawson; age 22; born in Coeburn, VA; divorced; living at War, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2020, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website,
"Name: Sean McDearmon Lumsden
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1979
Birth Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1979049086"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sean McDearmon Lumsden
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1998
Marriage Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Dana Rena Mullins"
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2020, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website,
"Name: Dana Rena Mullins
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1978
Birth Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1978059158"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dana Rena Mullins
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1998
Marriage Place: Bedford, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Sean McDearmon Lumsden "
1. 1920 McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnny Cake; taken on 11 Mar 1920; Page 246B;
Family #237/241.
Listed as Mose Payne; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Payne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Mose Payne; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Noah
and Ida; married on 26 Aug 1929 at Roderfield, WV; Louise Lester; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of John and Rinda.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 227B;
Family #245/247.
Listed as Louisa Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Mose Payne; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Noah
and Ida; married on 26 Aug 1929 at Roderfield, WV; Louise Lester; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of John and Rinda.
1. Russell Co, VA; WW I Draft Registratiin Card #1160; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Website.
James Garfield Bocook; age 39; born 11 Aug 1879; living in Drill, VA; coal miner; employed by
Buchanan Coal Co, Drill, VA; nearest relative, Jane Bocook, Columbus, KS; medium height and build;
blue eyes and brown hair.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 26; Line #40; WV Archives Website.
James G. Bocook; age 38; born in WV; single; living at Lex, WV; married on 13 Nov 1920 in Bluefield,
WV; Ora J. Brewster; age 36; born in WV; single; living in Mullens, WV.
3. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Crown; E.D. 23-39; taken 17 Apr 1940; Page 801A;
Household #243.
Listed as James G. Bocook; age 60; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Wayne Co, WV; Death Certificate #9778; WV Archives Website.
James G. Bocook; age 66 yrs, 7 days; born 11 Aug 1879 in Huntington, WV; married; husband of
Eliza Bocook, age 33; veteran of Spanish American War; living at Mullens, WV; son of Allen and Jane
(Workman) Bocook; died 18 Aug 1945 in the VA Hospital, Huntington, WV; due to lymphatic leukemia;
body removed 19 Aug 1945 for cemetery in Roderfield, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Brewster Search, 7 Aug 2002, submitted by
Glen Allen Lester, g_a_l@hotmail.com.
Sarah L. Smith; born on 20 Jun 1865; daughter of John F. and Mary Lester
Smith, married James Brewster.
Daughter, Orie Brewster; born on 20 Jun 1884.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #97.
Listed as Orie J. Brewster, age 15, in household of father, James Brewster.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 280B, Family #20.
Listed as Ora J. Brewster, age 25, born in WV, 2 children, 2 living, cook, in household of Charlotte
Sizemore.
4. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 26; Line #40; WV Archives Website.
James G. Bocook; age 38; born in WV; single; living at Lex, WV; married on 13 Nov 1920 in Bluefield,
WV; Ora J. Brewster; age 36; born in WV; single; living in Mullens, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Crown; E.D. 23-39; taken 17 Apr 1940; Page 801A;
Household #243.
Listed as Mary Bocook; age 14; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; attending school; in
household of father James G. Bocook.