1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Harlie Gwen Braxton; age 21; born in Elk Creek, VA; single; Colored; living at Eckman; married on
10 Dec 1955 at Eckman, WV; Mildred Confred Dalton; age 25; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored;
living at Eckman, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Harlie Gwen Braxton; age 21; born in Elk Creek, VA; single; Colored; living at Eckman; married on
10 Dec 1955 at Eckman, WV; Mildred Confred Dalton; age 25; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored;
living at Eckman, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; taken on 28 jun 1900; Page 254B; Image 31
of 68; Family #276/276.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 3; born in Mar 1897 in WV in household of father, William I. Davis.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 28; Family #154/155.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William I. Davis.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Keen; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and pricey (Lester) Horn.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Davis
Race: White
Age: 44
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1897
Birth Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Willard Hatfield
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Alta Davis
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Davis Self (Head)"
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Keen; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and pricey (Lester) Horn.
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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 2 of 45;
Family #12/12.
Listed as Mary Stinson; age 12; born in May 1888 in WV; single; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
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; "Junior Richard and Margaret
Wagner Allen"; Article; Page 266; submitted by J.R. Allen, 1115 Panorama Drive, Abingdon, VA
24210-4103.
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; "Junior Richard and Margaret
Wagner Allen"; Article; Page 266; submitted by J.R. Allen, 1115 Panorama Drive, Abingdon, VA
24210-4103.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-053871; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garland Wayne Tilley; age 19; born 29 Jun 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Kimball, WV; son of Garland Columbus and Mary Josephine (Eldridge) Tilley;
married on 21 Dec 1974 in Grundy, VA; Rita Darlene Mullins; age 18; born 26 Mar 1956 in WV;
3 yrs HS education; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Cecil Thurman and Ola Gay (Hagerman)
Mullins.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-053871; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garland Wayne Tilley; age 19; born 29 Jun 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Kimball, WV; son of Garland Columbus and Mary Josephine (Eldridge) Tilley;
married on 21 Dec 1974 in Grundy, VA; Rita Darlene Mullins; age 18; born 26 Mar 1956 in WV;
3 yrs HS education; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Cecil Thurman and Ola Gay (Hagerman)
Mullins.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rita Darlene Mullins Boyd, 60, of Hemphill passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley.
"Born March 26, 1956 in Welch she was the daughter of Ola Gay Mullins of Hemphill, and the late Cecil Thurman Mullins Sr. She was a 1975 graduate of Welch High School and attended the McDowellCounty Career & Technology Center. She retired from Welch Community Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was affiliated with the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Welch.
"In addition to her mother those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Rickey Charles Boyd, Sr. of the home; two sons, Joshua “Josh” Tilley of Welch and Rickey Charles Boyd, Jr. of Pocahontas, VA; two daughters, Rebecca Tilley of Hemphill and Crystal Dawn Boyd of Pulaski, VA; a sister, Sherry Kidd and husband Terry of Premier; two brothers, Cecil Mullins Jr. and wife Cindy of Pulaski, and Eric Mullins and companion Tiffany Mitchem of Premier; 4 grandchildren, Hannah Boyd, Matthew Walker, Dakota Mooney, and Bradley Mooney, Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Chantel Kidd and Willow Mullins, and a special nephew Kaleb Mullins. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m. in the Pentecostal TabernacleChurch, Welch with the Rev. Randy Green officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Princeton...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Carl Brewster; age 23; born at Excelsior, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 8 Aug
1955 at War, WV; Laura Jean Puckett; age 20; born in Bradshaw, WV; singe; living at War, WV; with
consent of Fannie Puckett; mother of laura Jean Puckett; father deceased.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Carl Brewster
[Walter Brewster]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 May 1932
Birth Place: Yukon McDowe, West Virginia
[Excelsior, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Aug 2007
Father: Clyde Brewster
Mother: Lou Harmon
SSN: 234482044
Notes: Jul 1949: Name listed as WALTER CARL BREWSTER;
23 Aug 2007: Name listed as WALTER BREWSTER"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by GJ; 16 Feb 2020.
" Walter Carl Brewster
Birth 19 May 1932
West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Aug 2007 (aged 75)
Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 207156045 "Additional Information Posted:
"Walter married Laura Jean Puckett in 1955 in McDowell, WV.
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"Obituary was published in The Washington Post on August 17, 2007:"Walter C. Brewster, 75, of Ruther Glen, Virginia, formerly of Alexandria died Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Laura Jean Brewster; six children, Karen Brewster of Richmond, Hedy Wuthrich of Fredericksburg, Walter Brewster of Dale City, Thermon Brewster of Alexandria, Stephanie Ledbetter of Alexandria and George Brewster of Manassas; a sister, Bessie Cooper of English, WV; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Barbara Jean Brewster. He will be loved and missed by all.
"A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2007 in the chapel of STORKE FUNERAL HOME, Bowling Green with Rev. Kendra Swager officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Fredericksburg, 1523 Old William St., Fredericksburg VA 22401."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Carl Brewster; age 23; born at Excelsior, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 8 Aug
1955 at War, WV; Laura Jean Puckett; age 20; born in Bradshaw, WV; singe; living at War, WV; with
consent of Fannie Puckett; mother of laura Jean Puckett; father deceased.