1. Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950; LDS Web Site.
"Name Thomas Maxwell
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 20 Mar 1914
Event Place Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Tiny Gentry
Spouse's Gender Female
Page 565"
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3906; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Glenn Maxwell; age 35; born 22 Dec 1882; living at Cucumber, WV; miner; employed by Litz
Smith Coal Co, Newhall, WV; nearest relative, Tina Bell Maxwell, Newhall, WV; short with medium build;
brown eyes and Black hair; short leg.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 244B;
Image 28 of 38; Family #120/120.
Listed as Thomas G. Maxwell; age 47; born in NC; married at 31; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13597; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Maxwell; age 55 yrs, 9 mons, 16 days; born 22 dec 1882 in Ashe Co, NC; married; husband of Tina
Maxwell; coal miner; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Joe and Pheobie (Estridge) Maxwell; died 8 Oct 1938 in
the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pulmonary TB; buried 10 Oct 1938 in Roderfield, WV;
informant, Tina Maxwell, Roderfield, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 244B;
Image 28 of 38; Family #120/120.
Listed as Charley McC. Maxwell; age 18; born in TN; in household of father, Thomas G. Maxwell.
1. FindAGrave.com Website, submitted by Senic Memorial Gardens; 25 Jun 2012.
"Mr. Kenneth David Key, age 70, of Millers Creek, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his home. Mr. Key was born December 1, 1941 in Wilkes County to Vernon Edward and Faye Elledge Key. He was a US Navy Veteran. Mr. Key was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Barbara Jean Key and Margaret Ann Byrd. Surviving are his son, Kenneth David Key, Jr. of Millers Creek; his daughter, Sheryl Key-Moore and husband Chris of Top Sail Island; brother, Vaughn Key of North Wilkesboro; five sisters, Arlene "Pat" Niston of Yadkinville, Irene Blevins of Wilkesboro, Janice Hawkins of Hays, Marilyn Hunter and Rita Pruitt both of North Wilkesboro; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren."Funeral service will be held 11:00 o'clock Friday, June 15, 2012 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Poole and Brother Earl Byrd officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock Thursday night. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. On line condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com"
1.1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 16/17 Jan 1920, Page 208B, Family #83.
Listed as Mabel L. Walker, age 2 yrs, 6 months, born in WV, in household of father, James W. Walker.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Reci=ords; Vol #__(1935; Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Paris Stewart; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at jesse, WV; son od Sandy L. and Addie
Stewart; married 11 Mar 1935; Mabel Walker; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV;
daughter of James and Almeda Walker.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lisa Freeman; 10 Jun 2015.
"Mabel Lavoy Lavoy Stewart
Birth 11 Jun 1917
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1990 (aged 72)
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Stewart Cemetery
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted;
"Married to Ira Paris Stewart∼Daughter of James Holly Walker Sr. (1877-1948) & Sarah "Almeda" Cook-Burgess-Lambert-Walker (1875-1948)."Sister of Warren O. Walker (1909-1982), Minnie Edna Walker-Stewart (1911-Deceased), James Holly Walker, Jr. (1913-1987), Burrell H. Walker (1915-1983), & Garnet M. Walker-Bowers (1919-1989).
"Married to Ira "Paris" Stewart (1911-1991) on March 11, 1935 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1935, Page 1, Application Date: March 8, 1935).
"Mother of Truman Stewart (Deceased), Naomi Glee Stewart-Dishmon (1941-2005), Ethel Delores Stewart-Profitt (1936-2019), Leonard Stewart, Anise Stewart-Cook, David Ray Stewart (1949-2013), & Bonnie Stewart-Patrick (Deceased).:"
1.. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Freddie Esters
Birth Date: 10 Oct 1947
Death Date: 6 Jul 1967
Age: 19
Home City: Bluefield
Home State: West Virginia
SSN/Service #: 2200469
Death Date: 6 Jul 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Rank: Corporal
Military Grade: Corporal
Pay Grade: Specialist Fourth Class (U.S. Army) or Corporal (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) or Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: N; Third Column: 3; Fourth Column: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard) or
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Nam
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Rifleman (USMC)
Data Source: Coffelt Database"
2. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Freddie Esters
Rank: Cpl
Birth Date: 10 Oct 1947
Service Number: 2200 469
Service Branch: U.S. Marines Corp
Unit: Co. K, 3rd Bn, 2nd Platoon, 1st Mar, 1st Marine Div
Enlistment Date: 26 Nov 1965
Discharge Date: 6 Jul 1967
Death Date: 6 Jul 1967
Cemetery: Resttown Memorial Estate (sic, Gardens)
Cemetery Location: Bluexield (sic, Bluewell), W.VA., USA"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by rw 2009; 6 Jul 2015; maintained by Tony.
"Corp Freddie Esters
Birth 10 Oct 1947
Worth, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jul 1967 (aged 19)
Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 148739302"Additional Information Posted:
"Cpl Esters #2200469
MOS: 0311 Rifleman."When Freddie arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to 2nd Platoon of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Kilo Company was on a patrol when Freddie and another Marine detonated a hostile booby trapped explosive. Freddie died as a result of fragmentation wounds to the body from the explosion.
"Tour of duty unknown.
"Survived vy his wife, Charlene Esters and his mother; Nancy Carter Esters of Bluefield, WVA, a sister; Gayzette B Culbreth of Brookyn, NY and a brother; Clarence Esters of TN.
His father; Henry L Esters was deceased.His brother; Clarence Esters, Memorial #194767820."
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; "Herman "Moon" Mullins";
Article; submitted by Linda Richardson, 24 Langford Ave, Westover, WV 26505.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Delmer Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 224A; Family #1/1.
Listed as J.F. Depriest; age 30; born in Jan 1870 in VA; married 7 yrs; farm laborer; head of
household.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 224A; Family #1/1.
Listed as J. Dellia Depriest; age 24; born in May 1876 in VA; married 7 yrs; 2 children, both living; in
household of husband, James F. DePriest.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 224A; Family #1/1.
Listed as Howard F. Depriest; age 5; born in Apr 1895 in VA; in household of father, James F.
DePriest.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 224A; Family #1/1.
Listed as Mollie D. Depriest; age 2; born in Jul 1897 in VA; in household of father, James F.
DePriest.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image
8 of 26; Family #76/87.
Listed as Ersal Akeman; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25894; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earsol Ray Akemon; age 23; born in Havaco, WV; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of
Josh and Bertha (Horn) Akemon; married on 18 oct 1938 at Tazewell, VA' Lillie Margaret Bowman;
age 21; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Grat and Janie Elizabeth
(Gilbert) Bowman.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earsol Ray Akemon
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Havaco, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1915
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Earsol Ray Akemon
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Earsol Ray Akemon Self (Head)
Earsol Ray Akemon Wife"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earsol Ray Akemon
[Earsol R Akemon]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1915
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Sep 2001
Father: Josh Akemon
Mother: Bertha Horn
SSN: 235098989
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as EARSOL RAY AKEMON;
21 Sep 2001: Name listed as EARSOL R AKEMON"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 31A;
Family #19.
Listed as Lillie Bowman; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Gratton H. Bowman.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25894; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earsol Ray Akemon; age 23; born in Havaco, WV; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of
Josh and Bertha (Horn) Akemon; married on 18 oct 1938 at Tazewell, VA' Lillie Margaret Bowman;
age 21; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Grat and Janie Elizabeth
(Gilbert) Bowman.