1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 725.
Center Township, page 012.
Listed as Powell Lane, age 5, in household of father, Simeon Lane.
2. "Wyoming Heritage...", WGS, James D. Lane article, page 129.
The eldest son, Powell Lane, became Prosecutiny Attorney of Wyoming Co in
1905. He died in 1907 of typhoid fever at age 32.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Powell Lane; born on 25 Mar 1875; died on 24 Jun 1907; buried in God's Acre
Cemetery, Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1884.
Ida Toler was born on 1 Jun 1884 at Oceana to James B. and Almeda Toler.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #250.
Listed as Ida M. Toler, age 15, in household of father, James Toler.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Ida Toler search, 4 Nov 2001, submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Ida May Toler; born in 1885 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 5 Jul 1907 (sic, this
is Powell's death date) married Powell Lane on 31 Jan 1903 in Wyoming Co, WV.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, Page 260A, Family #25
Listed as James L. Cook, age 16, single, born in WV, in household of father,
George P. Cooke.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 188A, Family #36.
Listed as Ida Scaggs, age 43, born in WV, married at 21, in household of husband, William W. Scaggs.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, Page 260A, Family #26.
Listed as Audrey J. Lane, age 5, born in WV, in household of step-father,
William W. Scaggs.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Town, Page 260A, Family #26.
Listed as Clarence A. Lane, age 4, born in WV, in household of step-father,
William W. Scaggs.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 725.
Slab Fork Township, page 010.
Listed as William F. Laverty, age 10 months, in household of father, Alex
Laverty.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 59, Haga, page 40.
William Lafferty, age 21, son of Alex and Laura Lafferty, married on 9 Nov
1899 Sarah Lemon, age 23, born in Raleigh Co, WV, daughter of George and
Emily Lemon.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 59, Haga, page 40.
William Lafferty, age 21, son of Alex and Laura Lafferty, married on 9 Nov
1899 Sarah Lemon, age 23, born in Raleigh Co, WV, daughter of George and
Emily Lemon.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 4, No 72, Haga, page 37.
Enoch Blackburn Hill, age 26, born in Boone Co, WV, married on 4 Dec
1891 Margaret Gunnoe, age 16, daughter of Julia Gunnoe.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #50.
Listed as Enoch B. Hill, age 36, head of household.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Julian married John W. Gunnoe after Wilburn's death in 1871.
Their only child was Margaret who married "Son" Hill.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Enoch Blackburn Hill; born on 9 Apr 1864; died after 1940; "Uncle Sun Hill,
husband of Virginia Maggie Gunnoe Hill"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka
Cook Chapel) Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Enoch B. Hill, age 47, born in WV, married for 18 years, farmer, head of household.
Virginia Margaret "Maggie" Gunnoe
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 725.
Center Township, page 005.
Listed as Virginia M. Laxton (sic Gunnoe), age 5, in household of mother,
Juliann Laxton.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 4, No 72, Haga, page 37.
Enoch Blackburn Hill, age 26, born in Boone Co, WV, married on 4 Dec
1891 Margaret Gunnoe, age 16, daughter of Julia Gunnoe.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #50.
Listed as Virginia M. Hill, age 25, in household of husband, Enoch B. Hill.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 434.
Julian married John W. Gunnoe after Wilburn's death in 1871.
Their only child was Margaret who married "Son" Hill.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Margaret Hill, age 35, born in WV, married for 18 years, 8 children, all living, in
household of husband, Enoch B. Hill.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #50.
Listed as Gertrude Hill, age 7, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Gertie Hill, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #50.
Listed as Flossie Hill, age 2, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Flossie Hill, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #50.
Listed as Macey L. Hill, age 3 months, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Macie Hill, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
L.E. "Lelan" Hill; born in 1906; died on 13 Apr 1913; "Son of Enoch B. and
Virginia Gunnoe Hill"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel)
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Lelan Hill, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Tracy Hill, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #110.
Listed as Lelan Hill, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Enoch B. Hill.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
L.E. "Lelan" Hill; born in 1906; died on 13 Apr 1913; "Son of Enoch B. and
Virginia Gunnoe Hill"; buried in Mitchell Harris Cook (aka Cook Chapel)
Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1.1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 338C;
Image 3 of 20; Family #18/18.
Listed as George W. Deskins; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Deskins.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 53, Haga, page 26.
George Wayne Deskins, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of James H. and
Edith Deskins, married on 18 Jul 1895 Nancy Louisa Lester, age 23, daughter
of Amos and Edith Lester.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #7.
Listed as Wayne Deskins, age 24, born Nov 1876 in WV, in household of
father, James Deskins.
Married 5 yrs. Wife, Nancy Lester Deskins, is not listed here.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #105.
Listed as Nancy L. Lester, age 28, in household of father, Amos Lester.
(Husband, George Wayne Deskins, is not listed here)
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
James Deskins Article, page 139.
George Wayne Deskins was born on 13 Jun 1875, died on 13 Sep 1944.
6. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
George W. Deskins; age 31; son of James and Cleo; married on 10 Nov 1906 in Tazewell Co, VA;
R. B. Mitchell; age 30; daughter of William and Annie.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 184A; Image 4
of 23; Family #30/30.
Listed as George W. Deskins; age 34; born in WV; married twice, last time for 9 years; farmer head
of household.
8. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 4/5 Jan 1920; Page 3A;
Image 5 of 39; Family #50/49.
Listed as G.W. Deskins; age 44; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
9. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 72A;
Image 83 of 89; Family #65/65.
Listed as Wayne Deskins; age 63; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
10 McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16390; WV Archives Web Site.
George Wayne Deskins; age 69 yrs, 3 mons, 3 days; born 13 Jun 1875 in WV; married; husband of
Rosa Deskins; age 69; timberman; son of James and Cloah (Varney) Deskins, both born in Mingo Co, WV;
died 13 Sep 1944 at Raysal, WV; due to a cerebral hemorrhage with cardio-vascular and renal disease;
buried 18 Sep 1944 in Crane (sic, Cane Ridge Cemetery, Lex, WV; informant, May Smith, Raysal, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Nancy L. Lester, age 9, in household of father, Amos Lester.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #105.
Listed as Nancy L. Lester, age 28, in household of father, Amos Lester.
Husband, George Wayne Deskins, is not listed here.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 53, Haga, page 26.
George Wayne Deskins, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of James H. and
Edith Deskins, married on 18 Jul 1895 Nancy Louisa Lester, age 23, daughter
of Amos and Edith Lester.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #7.
Listed as Wayne Deskins, age 24, born Nov 1876 in WV, in household of
father, James Deskins.
Married 5 yrs. Wife, Nancy Lester Deskins, is not listed here.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Crocket Bailey; age 37; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of
Harvey and Nancy Bailey; married on 4 Oct 1904 at Rose Branch School House; Nancy L.
Lester; age 33; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Amos and Eady Lester.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 255A;
Family #90/93.
Listed as Louisa Bailey; age 39; born in WV; married twice, last time for 5 yrs; 6 children, all living; in
household of husband, Crockett Bailey.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 12/13 jan 1920; Page 219B;
Family #63/63.
Listed as Louisa Bailey; age 47; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Crockett Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Levi Steel, age 6, in household of father, Reuben Steel.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 803.
Sandy River Township, page 004.
Listed as Levi Steel, age 15, in household of father, Reubin Steel.
3. "Marriages of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 66, Haga, page 60.
Levi Steel, age 25y, 7m, 26d, born in McDowell Co, WV, married on 22
Oct 1891 Arminta C. Lester, age 16, with information by Amos and Eady
Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #45.
Listed as Levi Steel, age 35, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Minta C. Lester, age 6, in household of father, Amos Lester.
2. "Marriages of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 66, Haga, page 60.
Levi Steel, age 25y, 7m, 26d, born in McDowell Co, WV, married on 22
Oct 1891 Arminta C. Lester, age 16, with information by Amos and Eady
Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #45.
Listed as Arminta Steel, age 26, in household of husband, Levi Steel.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #45.
Listed as Amos Steel, age 6, in household of father, Levi Steel.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #45.
Listed as Joseph Steel, age 5, in household of father, Levi Steel.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #45.
Listed as Burpee Steel, age 1, in household of father, Levi Steel.
2. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg. Card
1705.
Morton Burpee Steel; age 20; born on 22 Jan 1898; living at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; teacher,
employed by Board of education, Huff Creek District at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV; nearest relative,
Levi Steel; tall with medium build; blue eyes and dark hair; 12 Sep1918.
William Harrison Absalom Lester Sr
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Absalom Lester, age 3, in household of father, Amos Lester.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 5, No 164, Haga, page 42.
W.H.A. Lester, age 20, son of Amos and Eady Lester, married on 21 Jan 1897
Sarah Bishop, age 15, daughter of Elisha and Rebecca Bishop.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #98.
Listed as William Lester, age 23, head of household.
4. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1876.
W.H.A. Lester was born on 10 Jun 1876 to Amos and Eta Lester.
5. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, "Absalom Lester Jr" Article, page 130.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165A, Family #20.
Listed as William H.A. Lester. age 53, born in WV, married at 21, Church of God minister, head of
household.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 5, No 164, Haga, page 42.
W.H.A. Lester, age 20, son of Amos and Eady Lester, married on 21 Jan 1897
Sarah Bishop, age 15, daughter of Elisha and Rebecca Bishop.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #98.
Listed as Sarah Lester, age 18, in household of husband, William A. Lester.
3. Research by Louise B. Fowler, 2806 Red Gum Gap, Longview TX 75605, 14 Jun
1979.
Sarah Bishop was born on 24 Dec 1882 at Davy, WV, died 10 Oct 1937 at
Hanover, WV. She married William Harrison Absolom Lester.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165A, Family #20.
Listed as Sarah Lester. age 48, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #98.
Listed as Rosa E. Lester, age 1, in household of father, William A. Lester.
2. Personal knowledge of T.C. (Theodore C.) Lester, 1612 College Street,
Bluefield, WV 24701 ca 1880.
Rosa E. Lester, his sister, was born on 26 Jun 1898.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #98.
Listed as Theodore C. Lester, age less than 1 month, in household of father,
William A. Lester.
2. Personal knowledge of T.C. (Theodore C.) Lester, 1612 College Street,
Bluefield, WV 24701 ca 1880.
He was born on 29 May 1900.
1. Personal knowledge of T.C. (Theodore C.) Lester, 1612 College Street,
Bluefield, WV 24701 ca 1880.
Betha M. Lester, his sister, was born in Jul 1902.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 493A, Family #137.
Listed as Adam Bailey, age 1, in household of father, Jackson Bailey.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Adam Bailey, age 11, in household of father, Jackson Bailey.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 25.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Adam Bailey, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Jackson and Amanda
Bailey, married on 4 May 1886 Aley Lester, age 15, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Mastin and Dicy Lester.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Adam Bailey; married Alcy Lester on 4 May 1886.
5.1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huffs Creek Township, Family #65.
Died prior to this census; wife Alcy Lester Bailey is listed as a widow.
6. Taken from Heather Hopkins; Facebook message to Larry Smith, 6 Oct 2023. Orginal source unknown.
"WOULD-BE MURDERERS ARE MURDERED
"Adam Bailey and Dr. Thomasson Shot to Death by Man They Sought to Destroy.
"EGG WILL DROP THRO FORMER'S BODY
"Double-Barreled Shot Gun, Loaded With Buckshot, Emptied Into His Chest--Popular Sentiment Says Self-Defense.
"MEAGRE DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY
"The little town of Panther, on the Pocahontas division, about 70 miles west of this city, has been plunged into a furor of excitement over a tragedy which, as regards its termination, is probably unequalled in the annals of the state.
"A complete story of the affair cannot begiven at this writing. However, meagre details, though from a thoroughly reliable source, are to the effect that Adam Bailey and James H. Chambers were both engaged in the retail liquor business at Panther. Ever since the granting of license last spring bad blood had existed between them. This, according to the information at hand, was partly engendered by the rivalry between the two saloons, though it is suggested that the principal occasion of the enmity existing between the two saloon keepers was that Chambers "knew too much" about the doings of his rival.
"This suggestion is due, the TELEGRAPH is informed, to the fact that Bailey was, at the time of his death, under bond for killing a man on Tug River some time since; that Chambers was well acquainted with the details of the killing, and that, for this reason, Bailey desired to prevent his appearing against him as a witness, and was willing to resort to any measures to accomplish this end.
"A plot was hatched in Bailey's saloon, it is alleged (and since the killing Bailey's bartender has volunteered information which bears out the story saying that he overheard the plotters), between Bailey and one Dr. Thomasson, which contemplated the murder of Chambers.
"In accordance with their prearranged plans, Bailey and Thomasson are said to have repaired to Chambers' saloon about 7:30 o'clock Monday evening. Chambers, it seems, had been warned by a friend to look out for them, and was "loaded". The intruders immediately opened fire, but their intended vicitm was too quick for them. With Thomasson as a target, he quickly emptied a Smith & Western five shooter, the first bullet cutting a button from the doctor's coat and the other four all going true to the mark, and inflicting instant death.
"Quickly discarding this now worthless weapon, he reached for a double barreled shot gun, loaded with buckshot, which he had in readiness, and emptied both barrels, at short range, into Bailey's chest. Death was instantaneous, and the TELEGRAPH is informed that the wound inflicted was of such magnitude that a hen-egg could be dropped through the hole in the dead man's body without touching either side.
"Chambers immediately gave himself up to the authorities, and was released on bail. He will be given a preliminary hearing at Welch today. The sentiment in the community where the tragedy occurred is said to be over-whelmingly in favor of Chambers, and it is believed that a clear case of self-defense will be established.
"Chambers formerly lived in Bluefield, and has relatives in this city. He is a brother of Judge L. L. Chambers, of the McDowell county criminal court.
"Bailey was reported to be worth about $40,000. He was a married man, and it is learned that he had instituted suit for divorce. However, no decision has ever been rendered, and his widow will inherit his property.
"Dr. Thomasson, who is a veterinary surgeon, was also a married man. His wife is now visiting her former home at Williamsport, PA. Williamsport is the doctor's old home also, and his remains will be shipped there on No. 4 this morning. Dr. Thomasson's father is said to be one of the wealthiest men in Williamsport."
1. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of father, Mastin Lester, written 4 Jul 1879, dated in court on 9 Sep
1879.
Names children: Polly Riffe, Floyd, Lloyd, Moses, and Nealy as five oldest.
Also names children: Mandy Cline, Mastin, Jr., Lovice, Liza, Alcy, and Gay.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Alcy Lester, age 8, in household of mother, Dicey Lester.
Her age here does not match up with age on marriage record or the 1900
Census.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 25.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Adam Bailey, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Jackson and Amanda
Bailey, married on 4 May 1886 Aley Lester, age 15, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Mastin and Dicy Lester.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Ailsy (sic, Alcy) Lester; born in 1858 (sic, 1867); daughter of Mastin and
Dicey Roberts Lester; married Adam Bailey on 4 May 1886.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 259A; Image 7 of
16; Family # 65/68.
Listed as Ussley Bailey; age 33; born in WV in Jan 1867; widow; 11 children; 6 living; farm laborer;
head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Kemmus (sic, Kenna) Bailey; born in Nov 1884, son of Adam and Alcy Lester
Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 259A; Image 7 of
16; Family # 65/68.
Listed as Kenna Bailey; age 15; born in Nov 1884 in WV in household of mother, Alcy Lester Bailey.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts, danbetts@home.com
Brokie Bailey; born in Jan 1897, daughter of Adam and Alcy Lester Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 259A; Image 7 of
16; Family # 65/68.
Listed as Brookie E. Bailey, age 3 born in WV in 1897; in household of mother, Alcy Lester Bailey.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Belle Bailey; born in Jun 1899, dayghter of Adam and Alcy Lester
Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 259A; Image 7 of
16; Family # 65/68.
Listed as Belle O. Bailey, age 1; born in WV in Jun1899; in household of mother, Alcy Lester Bailey.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as James P. Lester, age 9, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 33.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 120.
Paris Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Floyd and Alcey
Lester, married on 19 Oct 1889 Nancy Puckett, age 15, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Jacob and Peggy Puckett.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Paris James Lester; born on 12 Aug 1869 in Wyoming Co, WV; married Nancy
Pickett on 19 Oct 1899.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 258A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #37/40.
Listed as Paris Lester, age 26, born in Aug 1873 in WV; married 10 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Paris Lester; age 40; born in WV; married once for 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216A; Image 1 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Paris Lester; age 50; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Paris Lester; age 60; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 795.
Sandy River District, page 003.
Listed as Nancy Puckett, age 4, in household of father, Jacob Puckett.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 33.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 120.
Paris Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Floyd and Alcey
Lester, married on 19 Oct 1889 Nancy Puckett, age 15, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Jacob and Peggy Puckett.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Paris James Lester; born on 12 Aug 1869 in Wyoming Co, WV; married Nancy
Pickett (sic, Puckett) on 19 Oct 1899.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 258A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #37/40.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 21; born in Mar 1879 in WV; married 10 yrs; 5 children; 4 living; in household of
husband, James Paris Lester.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 34; born in WV; married once for 20 yrs; 10 children; 8 living; in household
of husband, James Paris Lester.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216A; Image 1 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 44; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James Paris Lester.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 56; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, James Paris Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 258A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #37/40.
Listed as Margaret Lester; age 10; born in May 1890 in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 258A; Image 5 of 15;
Family #37/40.
Listed as Lewis Lester; age 3; born in Jul 1896 in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Lewis Lester; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216B; Image 2 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Lewis Lester; age 22; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Lewis Lester; son of Paris James and Nancy Pickett Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Florence Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216B; Image 2 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Amanda F. Lester; age 17; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Florence Lester; age 28; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Gracy Lester; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216B; Image 2 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Gracy M. Lester; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Gracie Lester; age 24; born in WV; single; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 254A; Image 9 of 17;
Family #72/75.
Listed as Jacob Lester; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216B; Image 2 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Jacob L. Lester; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Luther Lester; age 21; born in WV; single; coal miner; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jan 1910; Page 216B; Image 2 of 17;
Family #9/9.
Listed as John R. Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Ballard Lester; age 19; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Ikes Fork of Muzzle; 12 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 9 of 22; Family #74A/74A.
Listed as Thelma Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James Paris Lester.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 7, Family #49.
Listed as William H. Lester, age 2, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as William H. Lester, age 11, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 57.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137.
Harrison Lester, age 25, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Floyd and Alcey
Lester, married on 23 Nov 1894 Ritty Damron, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV
daughter of Abraham and Pricy Damron.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 182, Haga, page 42.
Harrison Lester, age 37, son of Floyd and Alsie Lester, married on 19 Mar
1901 Amanda Stephens, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Andy and
Lane (sic Leah) Stephens.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A, Family #180.
Listed as Harrison Lester, age 60, born in WV, married at 22, farmer, head of household.
6. "The Charleston Daily Mail"; Charleston, WV; Thursday Evening 8 Jul 1937; Page 2; Newapaper
Article.
"Man Is Held For Jury in Slaying
"Pineville, July 8 (AP)- Magistrate R.E. Morgan held Lloyd Lester, 30, for grand jury action on a charge of slaying his father-in-law, William Payne, 50.
"The men quarreled at lester's home in the little Huff creek farming section Saturday. Lester surrendered after the slaying, saying he shot Payne three times after his father-in-law tried to injure him
with a razor."
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 783.
Sandy River District, page 014.
Listed as Ritty Damerel, age 4, born in WV, in household of John Hunt.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 57.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137.
Harrison Lester, age 25, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Floyd and Alcey
Lester, married on 23 Nov 1894 Ritty Damron, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV
daughter of Abraham and Pricy Damron.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 99.
Peter Combs, age 23, married Rittie Lester, age 23, on 23 Oct 1899 in McDowell Co, WV.
(Is this the same Ritty Damron Lester?)
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #64.
Leon is not listed here, with other brothers. Did he die at birth?
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Leon is listed as son of William Harrison and Ritty Dameron Lester; born
on 2 Feb 1899.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 7, Family #49.
Listed as William H. Lester, age 2, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as William H. Lester, age 11, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 57.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137.
Harrison Lester, age 25, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Floyd and Alcey
Lester, married on 23 Nov 1894 Ritty Damron, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV
daughter of Abraham and Pricy Damron.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 182, Haga, page 42.
Harrison Lester, age 37, son of Floyd and Alsie Lester, married on 19 Mar
1901 Amanda Stephens, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Andy and
Lane (sic Leah) Stephens.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A, Family #180.
Listed as Harrison Lester, age 60, born in WV, married at 22, farmer, head of household.
6. "The Charleston Daily Mail"; Charleston, WV; Thursday Evening 8 Jul 1937; Page 2; Newapaper
Article.
"Man Is Held For Jury in Slaying
"Pineville, July 8 (AP)- Magistrate R.E. Morgan held Lloyd Lester, 30, for grand jury action on a charge of slaying his father-in-law, William Payne, 50.
"The men quarreled at lester's home in the little Huff creek farming section Saturday. Lester surrendered after the slaying, saying he shot Payne three times after his father-in-law tried to injure him
with a razor."
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 779.
Sandy River District, page 005.
Listed as Manda Stephens, age 7, in household of father, Andrew Stephens.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 182, Haga, page 42.
Harrison Lester, age 37, son of Floyd and Alsie Lester, married on 19 Mar
1901 Amanda Stephens, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Andy and
Lane (sic Leah) Stephens.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #64.
Listed as Manda Stephens, age 27, head of household, with childre: Matthew,
age 3; Andy, age 1; and Mary E., age 3 months.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Amanda Stephens; married William Harrison Lester on 19 Mar 1901; children:
Dicy, Lloyd, Albert, Lilly, and Sarah Lester.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A, Family #180.
Listed as Amanda Lester, age 50, born in WV, in household of husband, William H. Lester.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Dicy Lester, daughter of William Harrison and Amanda Stephens Lester, was
born on 8 Sep 1903.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Albert Lester, son of William Harrison and Amanda Stephens Lester, was
born in 1909.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Lilly Lester, daughter of William Harrison and Amanda Stephens Lester, was
born in 1911.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 185A, Family #180.
Listed as Lilly Lester, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Lester.