1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek Precinct; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 150B; Image 24 of
42; Family #218/218.
Listed as David J. Guess; age 32; born in Nov 1867 in VA; married 9 yrs; day laborer; head of
household.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 20 Apr 1910; page 244A; Image 13 of
58; Family #116/116.
Listed as David Guess; age 42; born in VA; married once for 20 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 143A; Image 9 of
21; Family #75/75.
Listed as Dave Guess; age 65; born in VA; married at 22; in household of son Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; E.D. 24-9; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 157B;
Image 6 of 50; Household #41.
Listed as David Guess; age 72; born in TN (sic? VA?); married; 8th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek Precinct; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 150B; Image 24 of
42; Family #218/218.
Listed as Laura A. Guess; age 30; born in Feb 1870 in VA; married 9 yrs; 4 children, all living; in
household of husband, David J. Guess.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 20 Apr 1910; page 244A; Image 13 of
58; Family #116/116.
Listed as Laura Guess; age 38; born in VA; married 20 yrs; 4 children; all living; in household of
husband, David J. Guess.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 143A; Image 9 of
21; Family #75/75.
Listed as Laura Guess; age 63; born in VA; married at 20; in household of son Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; E.D. 24-9; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 157B;
Image 6 of 50; Household #41.
Listed as Laura Guess; age 69; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek Precinct; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 150B; Image 24 of
42; Family #218/218.
Listed as Joseph W. Guess; age 8; born in Sep 1891 in VA; in household of father, David J. Guess.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 20 Apr 1910; page 244A; Image 13 of
58; Family #116/116.
Listed as Joseph Guess; age 19; born in VA; coal miner; in household of father David J. Guess.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek Precinct; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 150B; Image 24 of
42; Family #218/218.
Listed as Jennie B. Guess; age 5; born in Jan 1895 in VA; in household of father, David J. Guess.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 20 Apr 1910; page 244A; Image 13 of
58; Family #116/116.
Listed as Jennie B. Guess; age 15; born in VA; in household of father David J. Guess.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek Precinct; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 150B; Image 24 of
42; Family #218/218.
Listed as Avy M. Guess; age 3; born in Feb 1897 in VA; in household of father, David J. Guess.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 20 Apr 1910; page 244A; Image 13 of
58; Family #116/116.
Listed as Eva Guess; age 13; born in VA; in household of father David J. Guess.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 264; WV Archives Website.
Clay Avery; age 24; born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; bookkeeper; living at Becco, WV; son of
Henry and Effie; married on 13 Aug 1930 at Becco, WV; Bernice Damron; age 22; born in Logan Co,
WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; daughter of Robert and Pearl.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 264; WV Archives Website.
Clay Avery; age 24; born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; bookkeeper; living at Becco, WV; son of
Henry and Effie; married on 13 Aug 1930 at Becco, WV; Bernice Damron; age 22; born in Logan Co,
WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; daughter of Robert and Pearl.
1. 1950 WV Census, McDowell Co; North Fork District; Ashland, Monitor; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet
Number 10; Dwelling #67.
Listed as Jerry Adams; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John Adame.
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; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
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; "The Benjamin Harrison (Harris)
Spry Family"; Article; Page 242; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,
Charlottesville, VA 22903.
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; "James Oral and Virginia Jean
Beavers Spry"; Article; Page 242; Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,Charlottesville, VA
22903.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
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; "James Oral and Virginia Jean
Beavers Spry"; Article; Page 242; Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,Charlottesville, VA
22903.
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; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
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; "James Oral and Virginia Jean
Beavers Spry"; Article; Page 242; Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson, 34 Canterbury Rd,Charlottesville, VA
22903.
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; "Ronald Herbert and Bobbie
Jean Spry Thompson"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Bobbie Jean Spry Thompson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 112; WV Archives Website.
Bobby Ray Letber; age 23; born and living in Davy, WV; single; married on 7 Dec 1951 in Davy, WV;
Willie Mae Kenny; age 17; born in Dry Fork, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent of Hobert
Kenny, father of Willie Mae Kenny, mother deceased.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1954); Page 142; Line #13; WV Archives Website.
Earl Kenneth Via; age 24; born at Wyco, WV; single; living at Athens, WV; married on 20 Nov 1954 at
Bluefield, WV; Imogene Ayers; age 24; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl Kenneth “E.K.” Via, 90, of Mullens, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley."Born November 14, 1929 at Wyco.
"E.K. was a 41 year employee of Peoples Bank in Mullens retiring as a Vice President. He was a member of the Mullens United Methodist Church and in his leisure he enjoyed golfing.
"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Via; and his nephew, Kenny Hayes.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his nieces, Debbie Miskell, Daphne Wilkins, and Kay Hayes; his nephews, Kenneth and Keith Via; and one great nephew, Joshua Hayes.
"Graveside service and burial will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 24, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Princeton with Pastor Mark Shrader officiating.
"Those wishing to attend the services are asked to meet at the cemetery.
"For those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of sympathy be made to the Mullens United Methodist Church.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com.
"The family of E.K. Via is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1954); Page 142; Line #13; WV Archives Website.
Earl Kenneth Via; age 24; born at Wyco, WV; single; living at Athens, WV; married on 20 Nov 1954 at
Bluefield, WV; Imogene Ayers; age 24; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single.