1. 1920 Census, Bartow Co, GA; 222 Forrest Avenue, Carterville; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 201;
Image 4 of 12; Family #31/35.
Listed as W. Claude Parker; age 30; born in GA; married; cleaner on steam shovel; head of
household.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
William Claud Parker; born on 8 Aug 1894; died on 24 Feb 1938; buried here; headstone photo
shown; "U.M.W.of A. 7306 PAGE, VA".
3, FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
" William Claud Parker
Birth 8 Aug 1894
Georgia, USA
Death 21 Feb 1938 (aged 43)
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"William Claud Parker was killed in a mining accident in 1938 Contributor: Deborah Estep Cooper - debbecoop@gmail.com"
1. 1920 Census, Bartow Co, GA; 222 Forrest Avenue, Carterville; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 201;
Image 4 of 12; Family #31/35.
Listed as Cleo Parker; age 23; born in GA; married; in household of husband, William C. Parker.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #52437; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William M. White; age 51; born in Madison, NC; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Marytown, WV; son of Calvin and Hannah (Dotson) White; married on 23 Dec 1939 in Tazewell, VA;
Cleo Roach; age 43; born in Dalton, GA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Hemphill, WV;
daughter of David and Julia (Richardson) Roach.
3. Rockingham Co, NC; Death Certificate #2952; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Cleo Parker White; age 70; born 15 Dec 1896 in Whitfield Co, GA; married; wife of
William White; domestic; SS#232-14-8264; living at Rt 3, Madison, NC; daughter of
Dave and Julia (Richardson) Roach; died 4 Jan 1967 in Annie Penn Memorial Hospital,
Madison, NC; due to heart disese; diabetes mellitus; buried 6 Jan 1967 in Woodland
Cemetery, Madison, NC; informant, Mr. William White, Rt 3, Madison, NC.
1. 1920 Census, Bartow Co, GA; 222 Forrest Avenue, Carterville; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 201;
Image 4 of 12; Family #31/35.
Listed as Otis Parker; age 6; born in GA; in household of father, William C. Parker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 137; WV Archives Website.
Robert Christian; age 23; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 4 jul 1947 at War, WV; Ellen
(sic, Helen) Isabelle Harman; age 23; born in Warriormine, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 137; WV Archives Website.
Robert Christian; age 23; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 4 jul 1947 at War, WV; Ellen
(sic, Helen) Isabelle Harman; age 23; born in Warriormine, WV; single; living at War, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Helen Isabell Harman [Helen Harman Christian] [Helen Christian]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 May 1924
Birth Place: Warriormine, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Jun 1998
Father: William Harman
Mother: Lettie C Cole
SSN: 226304699
Notes: Aug 1944: Name listed as HELEN ISABELL HARMAN;
May 1956: Name listed as HELEN HARMAN CHRISTIAN;
10 Jul 1998: Name listed as HELEN H CHRISTIAN"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary Blanche Broderick [Mary Blanche Heckman] [Mary Heckman] [Mary Blanche Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1917
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia [Excelsior, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Jun 1997
Father:
Mahlon B Whittaker
Mother:
Ethel Beavers
SSN: 235403618
Notes: Nov 1943: Name listed as MARY BLANCHE BRODERICK;
Oct 1967: Name listed as MARY BLANCHE HECKMAN;
20 Jun 1997: Name listed as MARY B HECKMAN"
2. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Blanche Heckman
Race: White
Age at Death: 79
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1917
Death Date: 5 Jun 1997
Death Place: Duval, Florida, United States"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Johnny; 18 Dec 2014.
" Mary Blanche Whittaker Heckman
Birth 20 Jul 1917
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jun 1997 (aged 79)
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Burial
Greenlawn Cemetery
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Memorial ID 140190998"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #27805; Ancestry.com Website.
James Howard Totten; age 24; born in Mohawk, WV; single; Colored; parking lot attendent; living
at 201 W 117th St, New York City, NY; son of James and Willie (Hairston) Totten; married on 15
Sep 1958 in Tazewell, VA; Dorothy Louise Davis; age 22; born in Landgraff, WV; single; Colored;
living in Kyle, WV; daughter of Lindsey and Mary (Moss) Davis.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 4 Apr 1940;
Page 858B; Image 6 of 34; Household #44.
Listed as Dorthy Davis; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Lindsey Davis.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #27805; Ancestry.com Website.
James Howard Totten; age 24; born in Mohawk, WV; single; Colored; parking lot attendent; living
at 201 W 117th St, New York City, NY; son of James and Willie (Hairston) Totten; married on 15
Sep 1958 in Tazewell, VA; Dorothy Louise Davis; age 22; born in Landgraff, WV; single; Colored;
living in Kyle, WV; daughter of Lindsey and Mary (Moss) Davis.
3. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Dorothy L. Davis-Totten age 86, a resident of Kyle, West Virginia for over 60 years, who peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, evening at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, West Virginia. She was born on the 23rd day of May, 1936 in Landgraff, West Virginia, into the loving parentage of Lindsay and Mary Davis. Dorothy was a graduate of Elkhorn High School and in earlier years had joined Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Kyle, where she had served as an Usher. For a few years, Dorothy, her husband, James and family had lived and was employed in Manhattan, New York. After returning to West Virginia, she had worked as a housekeeper in both Mercer and in McDowell County for several prominent families. Dorothy loved her Family dearly; especially her two grandsons, Kevin and Matthew. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards with her friends. She loved shopping and her most favorite meals included fried chicken and fish. Dorothy was direct when speaking how she felt. She actively supported her family and their interests as she enjoyed traveling with her grandson, Kevin and Upland Baptist Choir when they had singing engagements. Also known as "the Cake lady," for the delicious cakes she loved to bake for her Church, neighbors and friends. In addition to her parents, Lindsay and Mary, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Totten and siblings: Doretha Barnes, Roosevelt and Robert Morrow Sr. She was the last surviving member of her original family. Dorothy leaves a life time of cherished memories to her children: Donna L. (Steven Johnson) Dickerson with whom she made her home, Howard Totten of Kyle and James (Steve) Totten-Myers of St. Petersburg, Florida; her grandsons, Kevin (Rio) Dickerson-Cole of Rockmart, Georgia and Matthew (LaToya) Dickerson and great-granddaughter, Amya of Keystone, West Virginia; her special son, Christopher Johnson of Mt. Airy, North Carolina; her special niece, Mary (Dwight) Bradley of Winchester, Virginia and special nephew, William Totten of Canal Winchester, Ohio and a host of other nephews and nieces; two special friends, Geraldine Mathews and Margaret Johnson and the many neighbors and friends throughout her lifetime. Mrs. Dorothy Totten's Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church, where her nephew, the Reverend Danny Belcher will officiate, assisted by the Reverend Tim Hairston, her nephew, the Reverend Julius Morrow and Pastor Jerome Powell. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, West Virginia. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, until the time of Service at the Church. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch,"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 144B, Family 549.
Listed as John C. Burks, age 10, in household of father, Floyd Burks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 177; WV Archives Website.
John C. Burks; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Kimball, WV; son of Eli and
Elizabeth; married on 1 Oct 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Rebecca Burks; age 21; born in Greenbrier
(sic?) Co, WV; daughter of Floyd and Frankie.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Peerless; Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co;
taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 34A; Image 13 of 39; Family #141/153.
Listed as John Burks; age 47 (sic?); born in WV; married; timberman for coal company; head of
household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 28 Apr 1930; Page 153B; Image 66 of
68. Family #584/726.
Listed as John C. Burks; age 38; born in WV; married at 22; timberman in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-45; taken 11 Jun 1940; Page 882B;
Household #291.
Listed as John C. Burkes; age 49; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; timberman; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 177; WV Archives Website.
John C. Burks; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Kimball, WV; son of Eli and
Elizabeth; married on 1 Oct 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Rebecca Burks; age 21; born in Greenbrier
(sic?) Co, WV; daughter of Floyd and Frankie.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Peerless; Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co;
taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 34A; Image 13 of 39; Family #141/153.
Listed as Beckie Burks; age 26; born in WV; married;in household of husband, John C. Burks.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 28 Apr 1930; Page 153B; Image 66 of
68. Family #584/726.
Listed as Rebecca Burks; age 37; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, John C.
Burks.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-45; taken 11 Jun 1940; Page 882B;
Household #291.
Listed as Rebecca Burkes; age 47; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house
on1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John C. Burks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Peerless; Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co;
taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 34A; Image 13 of 39; Family #141/153.
Listed as Sadie Burks; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Burks
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 28 Apr 1930; Page 153B; Image 66 of
68. Family #584/726.
Listed as Sadie L. Burks; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Burks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 28 Apr 1930; Page 153B; Image 66 of
68. Family #584/726.
Listed as Chessie Burks; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Burks.