1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-15; taken 25 Arp 1940; Page
288A; Image 44 of 75; Household #384.
Listed as Richard East; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, George W. East.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #28124; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard East age 21; born in Coeburn, VA; single; in US Navy; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
George W. and Dora (Adkins); married on 12 Sep 1953 in Lebanon, VA; Norma Jean Hammitt; age
21; born in English, WV; single; living in Bartley, WV; daughter of John and Esmon (Williams)
Hammitt.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #76-029906; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard East; age 40; born 31 Jan 1936 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education;
living at Box 243, English, WV; son of George Washington and Dora (Adkins) East; married on 30
Jun 1976 in Pearisburg, VA; Juanita Elizabeth King; maiden name Hicks; age 36; born 31 Dec 1939
in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 41, Berwind, WV; daughter
of Otis and Nanie Belle (Woolridge) Hicks.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard East
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1936
Birth Place: Coburn Wise, Virginia
Death Date: 17 Mar 1992
Father: George W East
Mother: Dora Adkins
SSN: 236485261
Notes: Aug 1949: Name listed as RICHARD EAST"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #28124; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard East age 21; born in Coeburn, VA; single; in US Navy; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
George W. and Dora (Adkins); married on 12 Sep 1953 in Lebanon, VA; Norma Jean Hammitt; age
21; born in English, WV; single; living in Bartley, WV; daughter of John and Esmon (Williams)
Hammitt.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card 198; 5 Jun 1917.
Early Bailey; age 27; born on 29 Sep 1889 at Gratto, WV; farmer; living at Basin, Wyoming Co, WV;
dependent, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
2. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 8, page 220.
May Etta McKinney; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Robert W. and
Mary M. McKinney; married on 24 Nov 1909 Early Baily; age 20; born in Mercer
Co, WV; son of Irvin Bailey.
3. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Certificate #15142.
May Etta Bailey; age 47 yrs, 10 mons, 10 days; born on 25 Dec 1890 in Wyoming Co WV; wife of
E.R. Bailey; daughter of Robert W. and Mary Graham Bailey; died on 3 Nov 1938 at Memorial
Hospital, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV of heart failure; buried on 4 Nov 1938 at Basin, WV.
1. Internet e-mail, 23 Feb 2000, Lita Thorne, lita@campus.net
Minerva Ursal Estaline Lambert born in 1872 at Athens, Mercer Co, WV; died
in 1942; married William Sherman Cook (born 8 Jul 1868, Wyoming Co, WV; died
11 Nov 1908).
They had seven children: Vida Lola, Charles Broadway, Walter Ray, Mabel,
Esley Audin, Kester, and Vernial Ethel.
Vida was born 17 dec 1890 in Mercer Co, WV; died 19 Jun 1991 at Princeton,
WV; married first George Robert Jackson Oxley, second, "Early Rideout"
Bailey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 72; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Wilbur Auville; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living in Avondale, WV; married on 22 Aug
1955 in Iaeger, WV; Sjirley Jaen Mitchem; age 21; born in Miles Branch, WV; single; living in
Avondale, WV.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fredrick M Jordon
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1940
Address: PO Box 113
Residence Place: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24881-0113 "
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frederick Mack “Fred” Jordan, 81, of Big Sandy, WV, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born June 2, 1940 on Christian Mountain near Roderfield, he was the son of the late Kimball “Kim” Jordan and Margaret Christian."Fred loved telling stories of his beloved homeplace, gardening, pitching horse shoes, sitting on the porch visiting with friends and dearly loved watching his grandchildren playing in the yard.
"In addition to his parents; his was preceded in death by a daughter, Blanche Wellman and Freddie Jr. One brother, Richard “Dickie” Jordan of Roderfield.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Bertha Costales Jordan of Big Sandy; his children, Kimball Jordan of Roderfield, Molly Jordan and Jonathan and wife Kristina of Big Sandy; one sister, Mona Jordan Rose of Maryland. He had 6 grandchildren, Kirsten Jordan and fiancé Josh Mitchem of Marytown, Katelynn, Kory, Jace and Summer of Big Sandy; great grandchildren are Zoey and Zaden Mitchem of Marytown; also precious family members, Dickie Jordan and Christian Trent who referred to him as dad.
"According to his wishes, Fred has been cremated and the family are planning a memorial at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Jordan family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bertha Jordon
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1944
Address: PO Box 113
Residence Place: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24881-0113"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 167; WV Archives Website.
Harrison Lane; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Herndon, WV; married on 26 Feb 1922
in Fairview, WV; Rebecca Milam; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Herndon, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 167; WV Archives Website.
Harrison Lane; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Herndon, WV; married on 26 Feb 1922
in Fairview, WV; Rebecca Milam; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Herndon, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Benny Edward Galyean
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1976
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jennings Samuel Galyean
Mother: Lillian Sally Cline
Spouse: Linda Kay Chambers
Certificate Number: 1976039845"
2. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Benny Edward Galyean
Gender: Male
Death Age: 64
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1955
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Jun 2019
Death Place: Pearisburg, VA.
Burial Date: 7 Jun 2019
Burial Place: Bozoo, West Virginia
Obituary Date: 13 Jun 2019
Obituary Place: Peterstown, WV, USA
Parents: Jennings Galyean; Lillian Cline Galyean
Spouse:
Linda K. Chambers Galyean
Child:
Adrionna Galyean
Benny Ray Galyean
Derek Galyean
Samuel Galyean"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Linda Kay Chambers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1960
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1976
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: C B Chambers
Mother: Emma Jean Kennedy
Spouse: Benny Edward Galyean
Certificate Number: 1976039845"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Derick Dwayne Galyean, 33 of Peterstown, WV, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 from injuries received in an automobile accident."Derick was born August 10, 1988 in Logan, WV a son of Linda Chambers Galyean and the late Benny Galyean. Derick was a graduate of Iaeger High School and a coal miner.
"Derick was preceded in death by his father, Benny Galyean; one sister, Adrionna and his grandparents.
"Survivors include his mother, Linda Galyean of Bozoo, WV; one son, Jason Sawards; siblings, Amanda Lester and husband Cody of Peterstown, WV, Holly Lester of Greenville, WV, Eric Lester also of Greenville, WV, Samuel Galyean of Bozoo, WV and Benny Ray Galyean of Gilbert Creek, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 4, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Jeremy Compton and Reverend Walter West officiating at the Isaban Church of God in Isaban, WV. Burial will follow in the Four Pole Cemetery at Mohawk, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, March 3, 2022, after 6 o’clock at the Isaban Church of God in Isaban, WV.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Hamblen Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1888); Page 92; FindAGrave.com Web Site.
John F. Smith married Laura B. Anderson on 27 Dec 1888 in Hamblen Co, TN.
2. 1900 Census, Hamblen Co, TN; 4th District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 26B; Image 4 of 24;
Family #33/33.
Listed as John Smith; age 30; born in Jun 1869 in NC; married 12 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Hamblen Co, WV; Golar; taken on 10/11 Jun 1880; Page 396A; Image 1 of 22;
Family #126/126.
Listed as Laura Anderson; age 9; born in TN; in household of father, George Anderson.
2. Hamblen Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1888); Page 92; FindAGrave.com Web Site.
John F. Smith married Laura B. Anderson on 27 Dec 1888 in Hamblen Co, TN.
3. 1900 Census, Hamblen Co, TN; 4th District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 26B; Image 4 of 24;
Family #33/33.
Listed as Laura B. Smith; age 29; born in Jul 1870 in TN; married 12 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, John F. Smith.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
C.A. Holland; age 30; born in Bell Co, KY; single; no listed occupation; living at Hallsville, WV;
son of C.M. and Martha Holland; married on 4 Nov 1907 at Williamson, WV; Laura B. Anderson;
age 30; born in Hammon (sic, Hamblen) Co, TN; daughter of George and Sallie Anderson.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
James Day; age 61; born on Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James
and Emma; married on 23 Aug 1923 at War, WV; Laura Belle Anderson; age 53; born in Sullivan Co,
TN; widow; daughter of _______.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # 4860; WV Archives Web Site.
Laura Belle Day; age 81; born on 25 Jul 1870 in Morristown, TN; widow; living at War, WV; daughter
of ______and Sallie Stone; died on 4 Feb 1952 at War, WV from carsinoma of intestines; buried on
7 Feb 1952 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; informant, Mrs. E.G. Law.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
F. Hylton; 20 Aug 2010.
Laura Belle Anderson Smith Holland Day; born 25 Jul 1870; died 4 Feb 1952; buried here; marriage
licenses shown.
"Family links:
Parents:
George Benjamin Anderson (1845 - 1887)
Sarah Jane Starnes Anderson (1843 - 1924)
Spouse:
J. Frank Smith (1869 - 1946)
Children:
Sallie Jane Smith Law (1891 - 1980)*
Henry Ellis Smith (1893 - 1966)*
Siblings:
Mary Elizabeth Anderson Helton Sipsy (1864 - 1926)*
Laura Bell Anderson Smith Holland Day (1870 - 1952)
William Benjamin Anderson (1876 - 1914)*
John B. Anderson (1877 - 1922)..."
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Law Family of War"; Article; Page 208; submitted by Kristin A. Rossi; 3907,
Spring Meadows Dr, Houston, TX 77080-1436.
1. 1900 Census, Hamblen Co, TN; 4th District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 26B; Image 4 of 24;
Family #33/33.
Listed as Amandie Smith; age 10; born in Nov 1889 in TN; in household of father, John F. Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Hamblen Co, TN; 4th District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 26B; Image 4 of 24;
Family #33/33.
Listed as Ellis Smith; age 7; born in Mar 1893 in TN; in household of father, John F. Smith.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clarence Gene Byrd
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 12 May 1957
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 May 1979
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Charles Alfred Byrd
Mother: Lucille Carol
Spouse: Brenda Ilene Thompson
Certificate Number: 1979019492"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Ilene Thompson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1963
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 May 1979
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Luther E Thompson
Mother: Ruby E Dotson
Spouse: Clarence Gene Byrd
Certificate Number: 1979019492"