1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Reece Barnes
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 34
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Baudy, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1906
Residence Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Susanna Coal Co
Weight: 114
Complexion: Sallow
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: May Barnes
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Reece Barnes Self (Head)
May Barnes Wife"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Reece Byrd Barnes; age 51; born in bandy, VA; divorced; living at Box 443, War, WV; married on 17
Oct 1960 at War, WV; Betty Louise Lee; age 36; born in Yukon, WV; divorced; living at War, WV.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Reece Barnes
SSN: 236-05-2589
Last Residence:
24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 12 Apr 1908
Died: 1 Oct 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Reece Barnes
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1908
Death Date: 1 Oct 1974
Claim Date: 28 Mar 1958
SSN: 236052589"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warriormines; E,D, 24-20; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 379B; Image 18 of 62; Household #146.
Listed as Betty Lou Ross; age 14; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); page 140; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus L. Lee; age 28; born in Christiansburg, VA; single; living at War, WV; married on 18 Mar 1944
at War, WV; Betty louise Ross; age 18; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent of
Orpha Ross, mother of Betty Louise Ross.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Reece Byrd Barnes; age 51; born in Bandy, VA; divorced; living at Box 443, War, WV; married on 17
Oct 1960 at War, WV; Betty Louise Lee; age 36; born in Yukon, WV; divorced; living at War, WV.
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #68 006036; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur C. Puckett; age 24; born at War Creek, WV; single; no previous marriage; grave digger; living at
1800 DeWitt Ave, Alexandria, VA; son of Harve and Fannie (Underwood) Puckett; married on 20 Mar
1968 in Alexandria, VA; Beverly D. Phillips; age 21; born in Anniston, AL; single; no previous marriage
living at 116 North Payne St, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Arthur C. and Juanita (Hill) Phillips.
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #68 006036; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur C. Puckett; age 24; born at War Creek, WV; single; no previous marriage; grave digger; living at
1800 DeWitt Ave, Alexandria, VA; son of Harve and Fannie (Underwood) Puckett; married on 20 Mar
1968 in Alexandria, VA; Beverly D. Phillips; age 21; born in Anniston, AL; single; no previous marriage
living at 116 North Payne St, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Arthur C. and Juanita (Hill) Phillips.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Rd; taken 30 Apr 1930; Page 226A;
Image 67 of 75; Family #589/606.
Listed as Calvin C. McPeck; age 2 yrs 8 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Paris McPeake.
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; "Kathleen Hurley McPeake";
Article; Page 202; submitted by Kathleen McPeake, PO Box 149, Princeton, WV 24740.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 305; WV Archives Website.
Calvin C. McPeake; age 21; born in bearing (sic, Barren) Springs, VA; single; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 8 Sep 1947 at Capels, WV; Lucille Dolly Gilkerson; age 17; born in Vivian, WV; living in
Havaco, WV; with consent of Blanche Giljerson, mother of Lucille Dolly Gilkerson.
4, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 8 Jun 2010; maintained by Emily Midkiff.
" Calvin C. McPeak
Birth 1926
Death 1987 (aged 60–61)
Burial
Elgood Cemetery
Elgood, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 53410372"Additional Information Posted:
"PFC U. S. Army World War II."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 305; WV Archives Website.
Calvin C. McPeake; age 21; born in bearing (sic, Barren) Springs, VA; single; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 8 Sep 1947 at Capels, WV; Lucille Dolly Gilkerson; age 17; born in Vivian, WV; living in
Havaco, WV; with consent of Blanche Giljerson, mother of Lucille Dolly Gilkerson.
2. Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center; Princeton, Mercer Co, WV.
"Lucille Gilkerson McPeak, 91, of Princeton, died early Sunday morning, September 12, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville NC. Born June 3, 1930, at Vivian, she was the daughter of the late Bob Gilkerson and Blanche Chambers Gilkerson. She was a devoted homemaker and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Calvin McPeak, two sons, Calvin McPeak Jr., and Danny Jerry McPeak James Tramel and with 5 brothers and sisters. She is survived by eleven children, Linda Tramel, Teddy McPeak, Brenda McNeely and husband Herman, Elizabeth Selvey and husband Daniel, Karen Dudleson and husband Stanley, Carl McPeak and wife Teresa, Wanda Justice and husband Jonathan, Drema Farmer and husband Dana and Dan McPeak; 29 grandchildren; Several great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren; One brother, Harold Gilkerson; Several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 17, 2021, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with John Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family from Noon until the service hour at the funeral home. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. McPeak’s family encourages everyone to practice safety by wearing face mask and social distancing. Those who are unable to attend the funeral can view her service thru webcasting on our website. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www. www.memorialfd.com. The McPeak family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton."
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wilbur Marritt Christian
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1918
Birth Place: Vulgan, Mingo, West Virginia
Birth County: Mingo
Father: Dan Christian
Mother: Piety Simpson
FHL Film Number: 1753582"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wilburn M. Christian
Social Security Number: 719-14-0231
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1918
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Last Residence: 24877, Powhatan, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 13 Nov 1997"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15567; WV Archives Web Site.
Frances Ann Campbell; age 14 days; born 12 Nov 1930 in Welch, WV; daughter of C.N. R. and Hazel
(Fowler) Campbell; died 26 Nov 1930 at Big Four, WV; due to premature birth; buried 27 Nov 1930
in Belchet Mtn Cemetery, Kimball, WV; informant, C.N.R. Campbell, Big Four, WV.
David Randolph "Randy" Hanshaw
1. Douglas Morturay; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"“To be absent from the body is to be present with Jesus.”"David Randolph “Randy” Hanshaw, 69, of Roderfield, departed from this life and entered into Heaven on August 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
"He was born August 9, 1953 in Iaeger, WV to the late Melvin and Elizabeth Walls Hanshaw. He was preceded in death by his only brother, James Robert “Jim” Hanshaw.
"Randy was a 1972 graduate of Welch High School. He was employed by the McDowell County Board of Education for 35 years as a school bus driver, McDowell County Ambulance Authority as an EMT for 15 years and FEMA as a security guard for 5 years.
"He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Diana Mitchell Hanshaw; daughters, Melanee Harman (Ryan) of Roderfield, Randi Lynn Mullins (Jimmy) of Big Sandy, and Krista York (Tim) of Harrogate, TN; special sister, Virginia Lockhart of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Emalee and David Harman of Roderfield, and Krislyn and Laurali York of Harrogate, TN; and special grandpup Delilah Hanshaw-Mullins.
"Graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with the Reverend Ralph Steele officiating.
"Pallbearers will be Ryan Harman, Jimmy Mullins, Tim York, David Harman, Donnie Walker, Donnie Ray Walker, Kris Cassady, Willie Cassady, Butch Guellla, Mike Guella, Brad Blankenship, and Matt West.
"We welcome any of Randy’s family and friends to share memories with us at the service.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
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; "Paul and Mary Kovacs Kantor
Family"; Article; Page 178; submitted by Helen K, Lindsey, 16541 Foothill Ave, North Edwards, CA
93523.
2. Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Kantor
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1918
Form Type: Marriage
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birth Place: Hungary
Father: Andy
Mother: Lizzie Mitckej
Spouse: Mrs Mary Kajdae
Spouse Age: 35
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1883
Spouse Father: Joseph Kovacs
Spouse Mother: Mary Kavajet"
3. West Virginia, Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Declaration of Intention"; McDowell Co, WV; signed by Paul Kantor; 22 Jul 1939.
Paul Kantor; age 57; born 20 Oct 1881 in Saras Patok, Hungary; 5' 4" tall; 135 lbs; light brown eyes;
grey hair; dark complexion; with small scar on right cheek; entered US on 19 Dec 1907 at New York,
NY; aboard the SS Ultonia from Fijome, Hungary as Pal Kantor; ; now living at Caretta, WV; married
Mary ____; 15 May 1916 in Cleveland, OH; she was born 8 Mar 1880 in Csobad, Hungary; entered
US at Trenton, NJ on 15 Sep1911; two children: Paul, Jr; born 17 Oct 1917 in Cleveland, OH; living
at Caretta, WV; and Andrew Joseph; born 31 Jan 1919 in Cleveland, OH; living in Caretta, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by ladisatt; 5 Feb 2005.
" Paul Kantor
Birth 20 Oct 1881
Hungary
Death 27 Nov 1969 (aged 88)
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
Burial
East Kern Cemetery
Mojave, Kern County, California, USA
Plot Section M, Plot 71
Memorial ID 10431534"
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; "Paul and Mary Kovacs Kantor
Family"; Article; Page 178; submitted by Helen K, Lindsey, 16541 Foothill Ave, North Edwards, CA
93523.
2. Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mrs Mary Kajdae
[Mrs Mary Kovacs]
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1918
Form Type: Marriage
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birth Place: Hungary
Father: Joseph Kovacs
Mother: Mary Kavajet
Spouse: Paul Kantor
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1882
Spouse Father: Andy
Spouse Mother: Lizzie Mitckej"
3. West Virginia, Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Declaration of Intention"; McDowell Co, WV; signed by Paul Kantor; 22 Jul 1939.
Paul Kantor; age 57; born 20 Oct 1881 in Saras Patok, Hungary; 5' 4" tall; 135 lbs; light brown eyes;
grey hair; dark complexion; with small scar on right cheek; entered US on 19 Dec 1907 at New York,
NY; aboard the SS Ultonia from Fijome, Hungary as Pal Kantor; ; now living at Caretta, WV; married
Mary ____; 15 May 1916 in Cleveland, OH; she was born 8 Mar 1880 in Csobad, Hungary; entered
US at Trenton, NJ on 15 Sep1911; two children: Paul, Jr; born 17 Oct 1917 in Cleveland, OH; living
at Caretta, WV; and Andrew Joseph; born 31 Jan 1919 in Cleveland, OH; living in Caretta, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #699; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Helen Kantor; age 57 yrs, 10 mons, 12 days; born 8 Mar 1883 in Austria-Hungary; married;
wife of Paul Kantor; age 59; housewife; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Joseph Kovach and
unknown mother; died 20 jan 1941 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiac decompenstion;
diabetes mellitus and carcinoma od head of pancreas; buried 22 Jan 1941 in Caretta Cemetery, WV;
informant, paul Kantor, Caretta, WV.
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; "Paul and Mary Kovacs Kantor
Family"; Article; Page 178; submitted by Helen K, Lindsey, 16541 Foothill Ave, North Edwards, CA
93523.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #28953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Steve Kantor; age 24; born in Cleveland, OH; single; living at Caretta, WV; son of Paul and Mary
(Kovach) Kantor; married on 5 Nov 1938 in Tazewell, VA; Georgia Bell; age 24; born and living in
Welch, WV; daughter of John and Virgia (Carter) Bell.
3. New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stephen Kantor
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1942
Marriage Place: New Jersey, USA
Spouse: Julia Deak "
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jessi-Schnittchen; 1 Aug 2012; maintained by Find A Grave.
"Sgt Steve F Kantor
Birth 24 Dec 1913
Death 29 Mar 1977 (aged 63)
Burial
Calvary Cemetery
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Memorial ID 94638264"Inscription: SGT US ARMY * WORLD WAR II
5. Note: Steven and Helen Kantor are probably children of Mary's 1st marriage to ____Kajdas.
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; "Paul and Mary Kovacs Kantor
Family"; Article; Page 178; submitted by Helen K, Lindsey, 16541 Foothill Ave, North Edwards, CA
93523.
2. New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Julia Deak
Maiden Name: Deak
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1942
Marriage Place: New Jersey, USA
Spouse: Stephen Kantor "
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jessi-Schnittchen; 1 Aug 2012; maintained by Find A Grave.
" Julia Kantor
Birth 1917
Death 1984 (aged 66–67)
Burial
Calvary Cemetery
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Memorial ID 94638280"