1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 20B;
Image 40 of 45; Household #304.
Listed as David Williams; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Glen R. Williams.
2. Alleghany Co, NC; Marriage License #4522; Ancestry.com Website.
David Williams; age 22; of Wyoming Co, WV; son of Glenn Roy and Leola Louise Williams; married
on 26 Apr 1958 at the office of Dr. Choate in Civil Gap Township, Alleghany Co, NC; Gail Dalton; age
18 of Brenton, WV; daughter of Marvin and Velma Louise Dalton.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #79-024659; Ancestry.com Website.
David Theodore Williams; age 43; born 16 Jul 1935 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 4 Dec 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 225, Itmann, WV; son of Glen Roy
and Leola Louise (Lusk) Williams; married on 11 Jun 1979 at Pearisburg, VA; Edith Goldie Williams;
maiden name Dominick; age 40; born 12 Apr 1939 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 4 Dec 1978; 11th grade education; living at Box 225, Itmann, WV; daughter of Tony
and Rosie (Georgia) Dominick.
4. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: David T Williams
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1935
Address: PO Box 225
Residence Place: Itmann, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24847-0225 "
5. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Theadore Williams, 88, of Itmann, joined his loved ones and the Lord in his heavenly home on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, following a courageous battle with cancer."He was born July 16, 1935, in Brier Creek, WV to the late Glen R. Williams Sr. and Leola Williams.
"David proudly served in the U S Marines, spending three and a half years in Korea and was stationed at Camp Lejune, NC for fourteen months. He retired from U S Steel after thirty-five years of employment.
"He was a member of the Charity Baptist Church in Mullens, WV, where he loved talking about the Bible and became a wonderful man of God.
"David was a man of many talents, including being a mechanic and an electrician. There wasn’t much he couldn’t do.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Teresa Macomber and Julia Kay Williams Blankenship; his son, David Glen Williams; sisters, Wilda “Sammie” Lambert, Patsy Williams and Brenda “Susie” Aliff; brother, Charles “Charlie” Williams; and granddaughter, Amber Joy Macomber.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of fifty-one years, Edith Williams; a son, Michael David Macomber of Castine, ME; daughters, Lana Macomber of Castine , ME and Elaine Bailey and husband, Stanley of Indian Creek; sister, Diane Acord and husband, Steve of Pineville; brother, Glen Roy “Pud” Williams and wife, Millie of Oceana; sister-in-law, Brenda Williams of Brier Creek; daughter-in-law, Dana Williams of Indian Creek; along with a large sweet family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of extended family members including nephews, nieces, neighbors and friends special friends, Dennis Large and Lawrence and Sharon Woods.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests charitable donations be made to Bowers Hospice House in Beckley."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 62; WV Archives Web Site.
Leland Jack Moody; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; son of Ottis L. and
Stella Marie Moody; married on 14 Nov 1947 in Baileysville, WV; Minnie Morgan; age 17; born
and living at Fanrock, WV; single; daughter of Alex and Gertrude Morgan.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Minnie Magdalene Morgan Moody 88, of Indian Creek, went home to Heaven, on May 4, 2019."Born October 25, 1930 in Indian Creek, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Gertrude Lambert Morgan.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband LeLand Jack Moody, a daughter Nancy Kennedy Miller, her brothers, Robert, Henry, Willie, Junior, Herbert, Ramond, Lacy, and Oley Morgan; her sisters, Gladys Fox, Pearl Rose, Anna Lee Echard, Minnie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"Those left to carry on her Legacy include her children; Patsy Webb Bishop, Jacqueline Atwell Blankenship, Julia Blankenship, Leland Moody Jr. and Glen Williams, her grandchildren Charles Kennedy, Keith and Kyle Webb, Jamie and Gary Atwell, Natasha Walker, Racheal Crotts, Katrinia and Cassidy Moody, Heather, Eli, Travis Williams, and Brianna and Marissa Blankenship, with many great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.
"Services will be Wednesday May 8, 2019 at 5pm at the Brenton Church of God, in Brenton with Pastor Lee Fischer officiating. ,,,"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Glen Williams, 59, of Indian Creek, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023."Born June 30, 1963 in Pineville he was the son of David Williams of Mullens, and the late Minnie Morgan Moody.
"Glen attended Baileysville High School. He worked for Gas Field Services, and was currently employed as a carpenter at Anchor Holds Construction, at the time of his death. Glen loved his family and was deeply devoted to them. One of his greatest achievements was raising his children.
"In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by an infant son Timothy David Williams; two sisters Nancy Miller and Julia Blankenship; his brother Leland Moody; nephew Jamie Atwell; brother-in-law Dennis Webb; and father-in-law Daniel Ward Farley.
"In addition to his father, He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Danna Farley Williams; four children Heather Williams and fiancé Jamie Shields, Elijah David Williams and fiancée Mary England, Travis Glen Williams, and Isiah Williams; grandson Anthony David Lancaster; mother-in-law Linda Stevens and her husband Jerry; step mother Edith Williams; his sisters Patsy Bishop and her husband Alvin, and Jacquelene Blankenship and her husband Terry; beloved fur baby Hank Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends."
1. 1850 Census, Alleghany Co; Pittsburgh; taken 28 oct 1850; Page 486A; Image 17 of 115;
Family #3961/4325.
Listed as Abraham Jenkins; age 1; born in PA; in household of father, David Jenkins.
2. 1860 Census, Gallia Co: Perry Township; Gallia Furnace PO; taken 11 Jul 1860; Page 419; Image
12 of 43; Family #732/715.
Listed as Abram Jenkins; age 11; born in PA; in household of father, David Jenkins.
3. 1870 Census, Gallia Co, Perry Township; Patriot PO; taken 3 Aug 1870; Page 481A; Image 21 of 38;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Abram Jenkins; age 21; born in PA; works on farm; in household of father, David Jenkins.
4. Ohio, Compiled Marriage Index, 1803-1900; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: Abraham D. Jenkins
Gender: Male
Spouse: Anna Alban
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 6 May 1873
County: Gallia
State: Ohio"
5. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken 10/12 Jun 1880; Page 253C; Image 7 of
22; Family #62/64.
Listed as Abraham Jenkins; age 30; born in PA; married farmer; head of household.
6. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Abraham Jenkins
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 May 1893
Marriage Place: Athens, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Jennttie Morton
Film Number: 000311595"
7. 1900 Census, Athens Co, OH; Trimble Township; taken 19 Jun 1900; Page 33B; Image 36 of 54;
Family #344/360.
Listed as Abraham Jenkins; age 51; born in Jul 1848 in PA; married at 28; no listed occupation;
head of household.
8. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson District; Williamson; taken 30 May 1910; Page 245B;
Image 12 of 40; Family #110/110.
Listed as Abraham Jenkins; age 68; born in PA; married twice; last time for 20 yrs; coal miner; head
of household..
9. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 218B; Image 12 of
17; Family #157/161.
Listed as Abraham Jenkins; age 70; born in PA; married; coal miner; parents born in Wales; head
of household.
10. Logan Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1929); Page 124; Line #1; WV Archives Web Site.
Abe Jenkins; age 79 yrs, 6 mons; born 31 Jul 1849 in PA; widowed; miner; son of Dave Jenkins, born
in Wales; died 10 Jan 1949in Mallory, WV; due to lobar penumonia; buried 12 Jan 1929 in Claypool
Cemetery; informant, A.H. Hubbard.
1. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken 10/12 Jun 1880; Page 253C; Image 7 of
22; Family #62/64.
Listed as Ann Jenkins; age 29; born in Wales; married; keeping house; in household of husband,
Abraham D. Jenkins.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Wendy White; 26 Aug 2014.
" Anna Alban Jenkins
Birth 23 Nov 1850
Wales
Death 21 Nov 1936 (aged 85)
Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Ridgewood Cemetery
Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Plot 263-2
Memorial ID 134918706"
1. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken 10/12 Jun 1880; Page 253C; Image 7 of
22; Family #62/64.
Listed as David Jenkins; age 6; born in OH; in household of father, Abraham D. Jenkins.
1. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken 10/12 Jun 1880; Page 253C; Image 7 of
22; Family #62/64.
Listed as Thomas Jenkins; age 4; born in OH; in household of father, Abraham D. Jenkins.
1. Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: A. D. Jenkins
Gender: Male
Spouse: Ann Alban
Child: Isaac Spurgeon Jenkins
FHL Film Number: 301032"
2. 1880 Census, Jackson Co, OH; Madison Township; taken 10/12 Jun 1880; Page 253C; Image 7 of
22; Family #62/64.
Listed as Isaac S. Jenkins; age 10 mons; born in Aug (1879) inOH; in household of father, Abraham
D. Jenkins.
1. 1900 Census, Athens Co, OH; Trimble Township; taken 19 Jun 1900; Page 33B; Image 36 of 54;
Family #344/360.
Listed as Ira Jenkins; age 19; born in Ma4 1881 in OH; in household of father, Abraham Jenkins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Antonio and Maria Elizabeth Marchesi Guidi"; Article; Page 157;
submitted by Daniel Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Craig Gentry
Gender: Male
Race: White
Event Type: Delayed Birth
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1884
Birth County: Madison
Parent1 Name: Robert Gentry
Parent2 Name: Indy Trantham
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C062_68001
Volume: 13
Page: 98"
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 322; WV Archives Web Site.
James C. Gentry; age 74; born in NC; divorced; living at Glen Rogers; son of Robert L. and India
Gentry; married on 29 May 1958 in Harper, WV; Belvia Holland; age 58; born in Rockview, WV;
divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of John and nancy (Wyatt) Holland.
1. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Belvia Holland
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1899
Birth Place: Rockview, Wyoming, West Virginia
Birth County: Wyoming
Father: John Holland
Mother: Nancy Wyatt
FHL Film Number: 597575"
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 322; WV Archives Web Site.
James C. Gentry; age 74; born in NC; divorced; living at Glen Rogers; son of Robert L. and India
Gentry; married on 29 May 1958 in Harper, WV; Belvia Holland; age 58; born in Rockview, WV;
divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of John and nancy (Wyatt) Holland.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Obits; Genealogy Trails; transcribed by Candace Robinson.
"Gentry, Belvia. Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Belvia Gentry, 72, of 1515 Harper Rd., will be in Melton Mortuary Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Gentry died in a local hospital at 10 p.m. Monday following a short illness. Born in Rockville (sic, Rockview), Oct. 24, 1899, she was a daughter of the late John and Nancy Wyatt Holland. She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. Her husband, James C. Gentry, preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Golden (Beula) Morgan of Tonson (sic, Towson), Md., Mrs. Hugh (Jean Ruth) Justice of Escondido, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Janet) Pizzino of Foster City, Calif.; four sons, James Robert of Detroit, Mich., Col. Paul Gentry of Fort Bragg, N.C., Herbert of Alexandria, Va., and Ruben of Beckley; five sisters, Mrs. John (Lakie) Brooks of Ravencliff, Mrs. James (Effie) Brooks of Lynco, Mrs, Millard (Garnet) Matney of Grundy, Va., Mrs. Dal (Gracie) Tolliver of Milford, Conn., and Mrs. Lou Dixon of Bolt; two brothers, John Holland of Beckley and Estil Goode of Grundy, Va.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A son Roy B. Gentry, preceded her in death in 1960.
[Beckley Post-Herald (no date other than 1971]"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by historianne; 18 Mar 2013.
" Laura Belvia Gentry
Birth 24 Oct 1899
Death 9 Oct 1972 (aged 72)
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Plot Greenlawn 11-18 Section
Memorial ID 106877186 "
1 Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Terry Lester
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1962
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 29 Aug 1986
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Charles Benny Lester
Mother: Ann Irene Lester
Spouse: Rachel Ann Little
Certificate Number: 1986040085"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Terry Lester [Charles Terry Lester]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1962
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 May 2006
SSN: 233153268
Death Certificate Number: FANNING FUNERAL HOME WV
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 27 Sep 1978: Name listed as TERRY LESTER"
1. Ohio, U.S., Birth Index, 1908-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rachel Ann Little
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1970
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Birth Registration Date: 23 Apr 1970
Certificate Number: 1970047894
Father: David Little
Mother: Kathleen Marie Little"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rachel Ann Little
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1970
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 29 Aug 1986
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: David Little
Mother: Kathleen Marie Martin
Spouse: Charles Terry Lester
Certificate Number: 1986040085"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Cline age 18; born in Simon, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Grover C. and Mexico
Cline; married on 22 Sep 1958 in Simon, WV; Beatrice Blankenship; age 18; born and living in Simon,
WV; single; daughter of Bernie and Elvira Blankenship.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Cline age 18; born in Simon, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Grover C. and Mexico
Cline; married on 22 Sep 1958 in Simon, WV; Beatrice Blankenship; age 18; born and living in Simon,
WV; single; daughter of Bernie and Elvira Blankenship.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Addie Kennedy Ellis, 86 of Pineville, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born December 9, 1934 in War Eagle, West Virginia to the late Floyd Kennedy and Violet Cline Kennedy Compton. For many years, she worked at the former Pineville Fashion Shop and Men’s Store, and was a former member of the Pineville Women’s Club. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, shopping, watching TV, and listening to gospel music, especially the Gaithers. Addie was one of twenty children, and liked many things, however, her family and grandchildren were always first."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ellis, a son, Jeffrey Ellis, six brothers, Jessie Kennedy, Floyd Kennedy, Keenan Compton, Lucky Compton, Ronnie Compton, and Lowell Compton, eight sisters, Dorothy Kennedy, Mable Allen, Jean Chambers, Joann Hatfield, Nina Ellis, Patty Compton, Maxine Johnson, and Sherry Compton.
"Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Kevin Ellis and wife Laura of Pineville, and Chris Ellis and his wife Brandee of Youngsville, NC, five grandchildren, PJ, Travis, Jeffrey, Kamryn, and Kaylee Ellis, two great-grandchildren, Bayleigh and Ian Ellis, three brothers, Eddie and Gerald Compton of Wharncliff, and Mason Compton of Columbus, OH, two sisters, Charlene Miller of Beckley, and Cheryl Dempsey of Columbia, SC.
"A service celebrating Addie’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in the chapel of Calfee Funeral Service in Pineville with Pastor Michael Knotts officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at the funeral home."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jimmie George
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 May 1925
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 29 May 1943
Registration Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Employer: Va Railway Co
Weight: 146
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Bessie George
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jimmie George Self (Head)
Bessie George Mother
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 184; WV Archives Website.
Jimmie George; age 20; born in Milam, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV; son of Jim and Bessie
Mae (Kinzer) George; married on 12 Oct 1945 at Pineville, WV; June Cook; age 17; born in Glen
Morrison, WV; single; living at Tipple, WV; daughter of Frank and Pearl (Lafferty) Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 137; WV Archives Website.
Jimmie George; age 25; born and living at Ravencliff, WV; divorced; son of Jim and Bessie George;
married on 3 Mar 1951 at Ravencliff, WV; Beatrice Tilley; age 21; born in Maben, WV; single; living
at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Clarence and Lottie Tilley.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jimmie George
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 May 1925
Birth Place: Ravencliff W, West Virginia
Death Date: 17 Sep 1993
Father:
Jimmie George
Mother:
Bessie Kinzer
SSN: 234329607
Notes: Nov 1941: Name listed as JIMMIE GEORGE"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jimmie George
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 29 May 1925
Death Date: 17 Sep 1993
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 234329607
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Jul 1943
Release Date 1: 2 Nov 1945
Branch 2: ARMY
Enlistment Date 2: 25 Mar 1948
Release Date 2: 29 Mar 1950"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kelly Craig; 3 Jan 2011.
" Jimmie George
Birth 29 May 1925
Death 17 Sep 1993 (aged 68)
Burial
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 63686492"Inscription:" PVT US Army WW II"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 184; WV Archives Website.
Jimmie George; age 20; born in Milam, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV; son of Jim and Bessie
Mae (Kinzer) George; married on 12 Oct 1945 at Pineville, WV; June Cook; age 17; born in Glen
Morrison, WV; single; living at Tipple, WV; daughter of Frank and Pearl (Lafferty) Cook.