1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Nancy Jenkins Crampton"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782-1614.
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 Clarence Jenkins"; Article;
Page 176; submitted by Nancy Jenkins Crampton, 17730 Millers Sawmill Road, Sharpesburg, MD
31782-1614.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clifford A Crampton
Birth Date: 10 Dec 1945
Phone Number: 432-5476
Address: 6208 Adelay CT W, Frederick, MD, 21703-1827 (1993)
[134 Willowdale Dr Apt 34, Frederick, MD, 21702-1063]
[6208 Adelay CT W, Frederick, MD, 21703-1827 (1994)]
[17730 Millers Sawmill Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782-1614 (1994)]
[17730 Millers Sawmill Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782-1614] "
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Becky; 5 Aug 2024.
"Alma Ruth “Nancy” Jenkins Crampton
Birth 18 Jan 1949
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jan 2021 (aged 72)
Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 273327282"Additional Information Posted:
"Alma Ruth "Nancy" Crampton, 72, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021."Born on January 18, 1949, in Caretta, West Virginia. She was a proud coal miner's daughter of the late James Clarence Jenkins and Georgia Lee (Tipton) Jenkins.
"Nancy retired from federal service after 31 years and spent all of her adult years as a devoted wife and mother. She married the love of her life, Clifford A. "Buster" Crampton on January 21, 1967. Married for 54 years, they made a beautiful life together and had two sons. She was the anchor for her family and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with them. She was a devoted woman of faith, and shared her love for the Lord with others. Nancy was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
"In addition to her beloved and loving husband, Cliff A. "Buster" Crampton, left to cherish her memory are her sons, Mike Crampton and his wife, Lorrie, and Tom Crampton and his wife, Melissa; grandson, Josh Crampton; granddaughter, Madison Crampton; her sister, Mildred Senter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
"A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
I"n lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital Foundation.
"Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home in Boonsboro. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 022454; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Dean Lester; age 19; born 9 Oct 1958 in WV;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Arvel Facello; age 22; born in Premier, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of Mike and
Armeada; married on 17 Jun 1935 in Welch, WV; Bessie Coffey; age 18; born in Premier, WV; single;
living in Welch, WV; daughter of Dan and Belle.
1. "The We;ch Daily News"; Saturday; 3 Nov 1928; Page 5.
"HONOR ROLL PREMIER
"The following pupils made the Honor Roll for the month of October, being neither absent, tardy,
and making an average of 90, with nothing below 85.
FOURTH DRADE: Bessie Coffey, Virginia Moxley..."
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; Page 241B; Image 22 of 36;
Family #176/176.
Listed as Bessie E. Coffey; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel A. Coffey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Arvel Facello; age 22; born in Premier, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of Mike and
Armeada; married on 17 Jun 1935 in Welch, WV; Bessie Coffey; age 18; born in Premier, WV; single;
living in Welch, WV; daughter of Dan and Belle.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bessie Octavia Facello
[Bessie Octavia Reed]
[Bessie Reed]
[Bessie Octavia Coffey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1917
Birth Place: Premier Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Oct 2000
Father: Daniel A Coffey
Mother: Belle B Bunn
SSN: 234428142
Notes: Jul 1944: Name listed as BESSIE OCTAVIA FACELLO;
Apr 1956: Name listed as BESSIE OCTAVIA REED;
26 Oct 2000: Name listed as BESSIE O REED"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 99A; Image
9 of 24; Family #83/84.
Listed as Clarence Perdew; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Leroy "Lee" Perdew.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 259B; Image
13 of 43; Family #151/154.
Listed as Clarence Perdew; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, Leroy "Lee" Perdew.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence J. Perdue; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; track layer for N&W Railway; living
at Mohawk, WV; son of Lee and Mary Perdue; married on 7 Apr 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Virginia
E. Gravely; age 18; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of P.T. and Margarett Gravely.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 182B;
Image 20 of 56; Family #227/227.
Listed as C.J. Perdue; age 29; born in WV; married at 20; track layer for railroad; head of household.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence J. Perdue; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; track layer for N&W Railway; living
at Mohawk, WV; son of Lee and Mary Perdue; married on 7 Apr 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Virginia
E. Gravely; age 18; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of P.T. and Margarett Gravely.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 182B;
Image 20 of 56; Family #227/227.
Listed as Virginia Perdue; age 28; born in VA; married at __; in household of husband, Clarence J. Perdue.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 182B;
Image 20 of 56; Family #227/227.
Listed as Douglas Perdue; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence J. Perdue.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 182B;
Image 20 of 56; Family #227/227.
Listed as Mabel Perdue; age 4 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence J. Perdue.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 182B;
Image 20 of 56; Family #227/227.
Listed as Jeraldine Perdue; age 1 yr, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence J. Perdue.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ted Randolph French
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: 20 May 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jun 1980
Marriage Place: Pocahontas Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Ted Randolph French
Mother: Hazel Ruth Milem
Spouse: Sharon Hope Blackburn
Certificate Number: 1980027757"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sharon Hope Blackburn
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1962
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jun 1980
Marriage Place: Pocahontas Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Coy Levi Blackburn
Mother: Wanda Ionea Boothe
Spouse: Ted Randolph French
Certificate Number: 1980027757"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sharon Hope Blackburn
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1962
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jan 1984
Marriage Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: Coy Levi Blackburn
Mother: Wanda Iown Boothe
Spouse: Clarence Owen Mitchem
Certificate Number: 1984002104"