McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Hamilton Claude Collins Sr

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #17.
Listed as Hamilton Collins, age 16, in household of father, Perry Collins.
2. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year
1883.
Ham Collins; born in 1883 (no date given); son of Perry and Molly Collins.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 489; WV Archives Web Site.
Ham Collins; age 22; boen and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Perry and Mollie; married on 25 Sep
1907 at Ball's Camp on Cabin Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; Jesse Shannon; age 19; born and living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of James and Martelia
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 21 Apr 1910;
Page 187A, Family #72.
Listed as Ham Collins, age 27, born in WV, married 2 yrs, farmer, head of household.


Jessie Wilma Shannon

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B, Family #10.
Listed as Jessie N. Shannon, age 12, born in WV in Nov 1887, in household of father, James Shannon.
2. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV" Vol 17, Issue #3, 2003, published by Sally
Seaman-Williams, page 99; "Births, 1888 Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, page 97".
Jesse W. Shannon; born on 15 Nov 1888 to James and Martelia Shannon; reported by father, James
Shannon.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 489; WV Archives Web Site.
Ham Collins; age 22; boen and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Perry and Mollie; married on 25 Sep
1907 at Ball's Camp on Cabin Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; Jesse Shannon; age 19; born and living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of James and Martelia.


Ernest Andrew Doarch Jr

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ernest Andrew Doach Jr
[Ernest A Doach Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1939
Birth Place: Thorpe, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Apr 1996
Father: Ernest A Doach
Mother: Virginia Cassel
SSN: 216368406
Notes: Oct 1955: Name listed as ERNEST ANDREW DOACH JR;
08 May 1996: Name listed as ERNEST A DOACH"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by US Veterans Affairs Office; 25 feb 2000.
" Ernest Andrew Doach, Jr
Birth 12 Oct 1939
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Apr 1996 (aged 56)
Saint Cloud, Osceola County, Florida, USA
Burial
Florida National Cemetery
Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, USA
Plot 203, 0, 2
Military A1C, US AIR FORCE"

Additional Information Posted:
""Ernie" married Janis E. Joseph on 17 Mar 1959 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, TX. Together they had four children: Tanya Kay, Andrea Lynn, Darin Lee & Ann Rochelle. Ernie was in the Air Force for 8 years and employed by Braniff Airways & Piedmont Airlines for many years."


Jack Bias

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jack Harvey Bias, 76, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Roanoke, VA.

"He was born January 23, 1946 in Huntington, WV to the late Homer Bias and Juanita Bailey Bias.

"Jack was a public servant all his adult life. He began his service in Cabell County where he was a member of the Marshall Police Department and part of the team that responded to the 1970 plane crash involving the Thundering Herd football team. He continued his service after moving to Wyoming County where he served in many capacities. He first served as a Patrolman with the Oceana Police Department and later went on to serve as a Wyoming County Deputy Sheriff for twenty-two years. While with the Sheriff’s department, he enjoyed spending time with the students of the local schools as the DARE Officer. After retiring from the Sheriff’s Department, he proudly served as the Pineville Town Council Police Commissioner.

"Jack was a member of the Wyoming County Civil Service Board, the Fraternal Order of Police and Saulsville Baptist Church.

"He was loved by those that knew him and will be dearly missed by all whom had the pleasure.

"In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Bias; sisters, Barbara Leonard and Ruth Rice; mother and father-in-law, Euell and Betty Hanshaw; and longtime friends, Eddie Hatfield and Dennis Stewart.

"He is survived by his loving wife, Belinda Bias; stepson, Craig Cook and wife Stephanie; stepdaughter, Tara Hatfield and husband Adam; step son, Chris Mayhew; grandchildren, Matt Perry and wife Katlyn, Piper, Maizy and Zane Cook, McKinlei, Sadie and Chase Hatfield and Kadan, Riley, Jax, Mason and Nate Cook; and a great-grandchild, Tucker Perry; sisters-in-law, Karan Bias and Debbie Cox and companion Walter Lester; brothers-in-law, Bob Stewart and wife Karen and Jr. Hanshaw; special Lisa Collins and his two best friends, Dexter Price and Mike Clay."


Brenda Louise Stewart

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Brenda Louise Stewart
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Dennis Stewart
Mother: Dolly Mae Stewart
Spouse: Ronald Dale Mayhew
Certificate Number: 1968033198"
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.

"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special
friend, Eileen Tilley.

"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother,
Dallas Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris
Mayhew and his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and
Dick Lanham and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie
Stewart, both of Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda
Lanham; and special friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.

"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay
Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Dec 2011.
" Brenda L. Stewart Bias
Birth 23 Feb 1947
Rock View, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Oct 2002 (aged 55)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82558603"

Additional Information Posted:
"PINEVILLE - Brenda L. Stewart Bias, 55, of Pineville went to be with her Heavenly Father Oct. 6, 2002, for a much-deserved rest.

"Born Feb. 23, 1947, at Rockview, she was the daughter of Dennis Stewart (1924-2004) of Pineville and Dollie Stewart-Randazzio of Pineville.

"She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lucille Gunter-Stewart (1924-1996).

"Mrs. Bias was retired from the West Virginia Department of Health and Humane children, Kriste Services with 34 years of service in social work. She was a member of the Wyoming County Child Protection Team and was a statewide child abuse prevention trainer. Mrs. Bias had a master's degree in counseling and was an adjunct instructor of Marshall University and the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. She was a member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville.

"In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Jack Bias; a son, Chris Mayhew and his fiancee, Angie Hunt of Pineville; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Karen Stewart of Pineville; a half brother, Michael Randazzio of Pineville; a stepsister and - brother-in-law, Cathy and Ken Sepko of Greenville, S.C.; two nieces, Barbara and Cassie Stewart, both of Pineville; three nephews, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., Michael and Bobby Randazzio, both of Columbus, Ohio; a great-niece, Hannah Sepko of Greenville, S.C.; and two loving pets, Cagney and Laci.

"Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay Phillips and the Rev. Glen Kuhn officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny."


James Barry "Huck" Cowan

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Barry Cowan
Marriage Date: 22 Jan 2009
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Brenda Gaye Kitzmiller "
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 19 Feb 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James “Huck” Cowan, 78 of Gray, TN Formerly of Powhatan, WV. passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in TN. Huck was born on June 14, 1942 in Ashland WV, to the late Ralph and Edith White Cowan. Huck was a devoted Christian. He went to Northfork High School. He served his country proudly first in the United States Air Force, and later in the United States Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War. Huck was a former coal miner for Eastern Coal in Keystone, WV. Also working for West Virginia Department of Highways in Princeton, WV where he worked on the bridge crew until he retired.

"In addition to his parents, Huck was preceded in death by his brother Ronald and William Cowan, as well as several Nephews.

"Left to cherish Huck’s memories are his wife Brenda Cowan of Gray, TN, Daughter Heather (Bruce) Wang of Gary, WV. Sons James (Robyn) Cowan of Hernando, MI, Steve (Vickie) Cowan and Ryan Cowan both of Princeton, WV. Two step children Angie (Darrell) Harris and Randy (Kim) Kitzmiller both of Gray, TN. Brothers Tommy (Jean) Cowan of Charlestown, WV and Dwight (Darnell) Cowan of Boonesmill, VA. Seven grandchildren Mical, Netty, Landen, Brandon (Jennifer), Keisha and Donavan. Two great-grandchildren Adam and Matthew as well as several nieces and nephews. In honoring his wishes he was cremated. A celebration of life will follow in the spring."


Brenda Gaye Greer

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Gaye Kitzmiller
Maiden Name: Greer
Marriage Date: 22 Jan 2009
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: James Barry Cowan "


George Dennis Marshall

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; West Finley Cemetery, Fordland, Webster Co, IN; submitted by June Wilson
Weaver; 27 May 2008.
George Dennis Marshall; born 9 Nov 1872 in Clay Co, IN; ded 3 Jan 1971 in Rogersville, Webster Co, IN;
buried here; double grave marker photo shown with wife, Lizzie (Nancy Elizabeth Standley Marshall).


Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Standley

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; West Finley Cemetery, Fordland, Webster Co, IN; submitted by June Wilson
Weaver; 27 May 2008.
Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Standley Marshall; born 20 Jul 1875 in Rogersville, Webster Co, IN; died 3 Dec 1949
in Fordland, Webster Co, IN; buried here; double grave marker photo shown with husband, George Dennis
Marshall.


William Lawrence Shirley

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #22755; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Lawrence Shirley; age 24; born in Boone, NC; single; US Army; farmer; living at Deep Gap,
NC; son of Enzer and Snow (Watson) Shirley; married on 13 Sep 1945 in Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy
Sabat; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and
Alice (Wilson) Sabat.


Dorothy Sabat

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #22755; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Lawrence Shirley; age 24; born in Boone, NC; single; US Army; farmer; living at Deep Gap,
NC; son of Enzer and Snow (Watson) Shirley; married on 13 Sep 1945 in Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy
Sabat; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and
Alice (Wilson) Sabat.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #1684; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gilbert W. Scott; age 28; born in Giles Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; Celanese
employee; living at Pembroke, VA; son of Charles M. and Audrey Almeda (Kirk) Scott; married
on 24 Jan 1953 at Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy Sabat Shirley, maiden name Sabat; divorced; one
previous marriage; Celanese employee; living at pearisburg, VA; daughter of Mack and Alice B.
(Wilson) Sabat.
3. Giles Co, VA; Divorce Decree #5830; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dorothy Sabat Scott; age ___; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemplyed; living at Pearisburg, VA;
was granted a divorce for desertion from Gilbert Wallace Scott; age__; born in Giles Co, VA;
occupation unknown; residence unknown; marriage occurred 24 Jan 1953; lasted 2 yrs, 1 child;
seperated in 1955; absolute; no alimony.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #32889; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Barger Bishop; age 37; born and living in Eggleston, VA; single; textile worker; son of
James Tinsley and Mattie (Bower) Bishop; married on 5 Nov 1960 at Staffordsville, VA; Dorothy
Sabat Scott, maiden name Sabat; age 30; born in Eckman, WV; divorced; 1(sic 2) previous
marriages; daughter of Mack and Alice (Wilson) Sabat.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Sabat Shirley
[Dorothy Sabat]
[Dorothy Scott]
[Dorothy Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Father: Mack Sabat
Mother: Alice B Wilson
SSN: 228306424
Notes: May 1946: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT SHIRLEY;
Oct 1950: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT;
Mar 1953: Name listed as DOROTHY SABAT SCOTT;
Apr 1967: Name listed as DOROTHY S BISHOP"
6. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Sabat Bishop
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 71
Birth Date: abt 1930
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Death Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 2001051963"
7. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Bishop
Maiden Name: Sabat
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Birth Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 13 Dec 2001
Death Place: Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Birchlawn Burial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: Mack Sabat
Mother: Alice Bessie Sabat
Spouse: Gilbert W Scott
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."


Michael Anthony Bridgeman

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 335; WV Archives Website.
Michael Anthony Bridgeman; age 22; born at Northfork, WV; single; living at Box 35, Jenkinjones, WV;
married on 17 Sep 1961 at Pageton, Betty Jane Jones; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at
Worth, WV.