1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Melvin E Colbird
Residence Date 01 Mar 2000-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Bud, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 06 Jun 1959
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 15 Nov 2007
Address 247 PO Box
Address Continued Bud, West Virginia 24716
Address Date 01 Mar 2000-15 Nov 2007..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Harve and Roseanna Click Family"; article; Page 120; submitted by Mary Ann
Prater Justice; PO Box 458, War, WV 24892.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leslie Click
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1923
Birth Place: Caretta, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Rose Anna Click
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Leslie Click Self (Head)"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 409; WV Archives Web Site.
Leslie Click; age 22; born and living at Caretta, WV; single; married on 1 May 1946 in Welch, WV;
Thelma Elsie Quesenberry; age 19; born in Newhall. WV; single; living in Cucumber, WV; with
consent of Bertie Quesenberry, mother of Thelma Elsie Quesenberry.
4. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-011311; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leslie Click; age 64; born 18 Jun 1923 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended
23 May 1985; 3rd grade education; living at Box 35, South Milford, Largange Co, IN; son of Harve
and Rosana (Hicks) Click; married on 23 Mar 1988 in Tazewell, VA; Hattie Arlene Stevenson,
maiden name Nunley; age 55; born 9 Oct 1932 in WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 22 Nov 1986; 9th grade education; living at Box 36; Newhall, WV; daughter of Ezra
Linkous and Nellie Jane (Bowman) Nunley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 409; WV Archives Web Site.
Leslie Click; age 22; born and living at Caretta, WV; single; married on 1 May 1946 in Welch, WV;
Thelma Elsie Quesenberry; age 19; born in Newhall. WV; single; living in Cucumber, WV; with consent
of Bertie Quesenberry, mother of Thelma Elsie Quesenberry.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 271B; Image 18
of 49; Family #154/155.
Listed as George M. Burks; age 3; born in Jul 1896 in VA; in household of father, Green Burks.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 27 Jul 1940;
Page 1136A; Image 33 of 60; Household #238.
Listed as Clell Burks; age 43; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 27 Jun 1900; Page 286B; Image 48 of 52;
Family #397/401.
Listed as Biddie McCoy; age 2; born in Aug 1897; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D.
McCoy.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 27 Jul 1940;
Page 1136A; Image 33 of 60; Household #238.
Listed as Biddie Burks; age 41; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Clell Burks.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 27 Jul 1940;
Page 1136A; Image 33 of 60; Household #238.
Listed as Florence Burks; age 11; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
house on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clell Burks.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charlie N Vance
Birth Date: 8 Dec 1942
Address: Hc 61 PO Box 28
Residence Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24873-9405"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"Charlie Newton Vance, Jr. 78, of Paynesville, WV, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Common Wealth Senior Living Health Center in Richlands, VA."Charlie was born December 8, 1942, in Jolo, WV, a son of the late Charlie Vance Sr. and Lucinda Hicks Vance. He was a teacher in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia and a principal for the McDowell County Board of Education.
" In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Joshua and Aaron. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Glenna Vance of the home; one son, Ryan Vance and wife Kaitlyn of Richlands, VA; three grandchildren Conner Vance, Ryanna Vance and Skyler Vance all of Richlands, VA; three very special kids, Amy White of Richlands, VA, Tristan Hicks of Paynesville, WV, and Kevin Hicks of Grundy, VA; two sisters, Eithel Hall of Paynesville, WV and Omey Payne of Galax, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 1 o’clock with Elder Danny Justus, Elder Danny Hurley, Elder Danny McCoy, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder David Lester, and Elder George Thomason officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Vance Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, November 13, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger where an evening service will be held at 7 p.m. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michele Davisson-Brooks; 12 Nov 2021.
" Charles Newton Vance Jr.
Birth 8 Dec 1942
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Nov 2021 (aged 78)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Perry Vance Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 233952794"Additional Information Posted:
(Obit plus personal photo)
1. Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Glenna F Hall
Date of Birth: 13 Nov 1942
Birth Place: Knott, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name: Sarah Thomas
Volume Number: 185
Certificate Number: 92322
Volume Year: 1942"
2. 1950 Census, Knott Co, KY; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #24.
Listed as Glenda F. Hall; age 7; born in KY; in household of father Reuben Hall.
3. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Glenna F Vance
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1942
Address: Hc 61 PO Box 28
Residence Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24873-9405"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Wamplerg; 3 Jun 2017.
" Joel R. Adams
Birth 3 Mar 1831
North Carolina, USA
Death 17 Apr 1913 (aged 82)
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Adams Chapel Cemetery
Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Joel R. ADAMS
3 MAR 1831 in NC - 17 APR 1913"Burial: 20 APR 1913 Adams Cemetery, Adams Chapel Church Castlewood, Russell Co., VA
"Parents: James and Mary ADAMS
"Marriage 1 Estretta Elistrata Rutha WILLIAMS
Married: 26 JUL 1855 in Russell Co. VA 1"Children;
"? ADAMS
Andrew P. ADAMS b: 3 APR 1856
Louisa J ADAMS b: 8 MAR 1858
James Limuel ADAMS b: 7 NOV 1860
Jonah ADAMS b: 26 FEB 1864
Nancy Caroline ADAMS b: 1 JAN 1867
Sarah Alice ADAMS b: 8 AUG 1869
Charles F. ADAMS b: 12 FEB 1872
John Quincy ADAMS b: 2 OCT 1874"
Estretta Elistrata Rutha Williams
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Wamplerg; 3 Jun 2012.
" Estretta Elistrata Rutha Williams Adams
Birth 7 Sep 1838
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Nov 1914 (aged 76)
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Adams Chapel Cemetery
Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Estretta Elistrata Rutha WILLIAMS
7 SEP 1838 - 21 NOV 1914
Burial: 24 NOV 1914 Adams Cemetery, Adams Chapel Church Russell Co., VA"Note: Name on tombrock Elistteirity
"Parents: Stephen and Sarah BLANKENSHIP WILLIAMS
"Marriage Joel R. ADAMS
Married: 26 JUL 1855 in Russell Co. VA 1"Children;
"? ADAMS
Andrew P. ADAMS b: 3 APR 1856
Louisa J ADAMS b: 8 MAR 1858
James Limuel ADAMS b: 7 NOV 1860
Jonah ADAMS b: 26 FEB 1864
Nancy Caroline ADAMS b: 1 JAN 1867
Sarah Alice ADAMS b: 8 AUG 1869
Charles F. ADAMS b: 12 FEB 1872
John Quincy ADAMS b: 2 OCT 1874"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Trace Fork Road; taken on 8 Apr 1930;
Page 203A; Image 5 of 44; Family #26/27.
Listed as Howard Roberts; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Mose Roberts.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 004352; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard Roberts; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer; living at Roderfield,
WV; son of Mose and Tilda (Stacy) Roberts; married on 4 Feb 1967 in Buchanan Co, VA; Charlotte Fat
Blankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; unemployed; living at iaeger, WV;
daughter of James Henry and Helen (Lester) Blankenship.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 004352; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard Roberts; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Mose and Tilda (Stacy) Roberts; married on 4 Feb 1967 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Charlotte Fat Blankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; unemployed;
living at iaeger, WV; daughter of James Henry and Helen (Lester) Blankenship.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charlotte Faye Roberts
[Charlotte F Roberts]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1950
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Jan 2006
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1967: Name listed as CHARLOTTE FAYE ROBERTS; 08 Feb 2006: Name listed as CHARLOTTE F ROBERTS"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charlotte Faye Roberts
Death Date: 19 Jan 2006
Death Place: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 6 Dec 2013.
Charlotte F. Roberts; born in 1950; died in 2006; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "BLESSED MOTHER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Coleman Green; age 19; born at Mullens, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV;
married on 25 Jul 1955 at Baileysville, WV; Helen Lester; age 19; born in Baileysville, WV;
single; living at 232 McDowell Street, Welch, WV; with consent of Fred and Inez Green, parents
of Jack Coleman Green and Frank and Josephine Lester, parents of Helen lester.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Frank E. and Josie (Morgan) Lester" Article, page 132,
submitted by Hazel Lester Hurley, Glen Fork, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Coleman Green; age 19; born at Mullens, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV;
married on 25 Jul 1955 at Baileysville, WV; Helen Lester; age 19; born in Baileysville, WV;
single; living at 232 McDowell Street, Welch, WV; with consent of Fred and Inez Green, parents
of Jack Coleman Green and Frank and Josephine Lester, parents of Helen lester.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 137A; Image
17 of 60; Family #39/148.
Listed as William D. Blankenship; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Melvin L. Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox Creek District; Blackey; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 128A; Image
7 of 28; Family #49/49.
Listed as William D. Blankenship; age 16; born in VA; farms garden; in household of father, Melvin L.
Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 137A; Image
17 of 60; Family #39/148.
Listed as Eli W. Blankenship; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Melvin L. Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox Creek District; Blackey; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 128A; Image
7 of 28; Family #49/49.
Listed as Eli B. Blankenship; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Melvin L. Blankenship.
3. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; Road 652; E.D. 14-10; taken on 21 May 1940; Page 331B;
Image 38 of 50; Household #281.
Listed as Eli Blankenship; age 22; born in VA; single; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in
household of father, Melvin L. Blankenship.