McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Vandain Trainer Morgan

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 734.
Clear Fork Township, page 007.
Listed as Trainer Morgan, age 5, in household of father, Kelly Morgan.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 17, Haga, page 50.
Trainer Morgan, age 20, son of D.K. and Ella Morgan, married on 25 Dec 1894
Martha Aliff, age 17, daughter of William and Surilda Aliff.
3. 1910 Cenus, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page 191B, Family #150.
Listed as Vandaly Morgan, age 39, born in WV, married 9 yrs, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 6/7 Jan 1920, Page 205A; Image 3 of 23;
Family #28/28.
Listed as Vandain T. Morgan, age 46, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1432; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vandakia Trainer Toler; age 45; born on 20 Oct 1873; living at Sun Hill, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Nettie Morgan, Sun Hill, WV; medium height with slender build; blue eyes and
brown hair.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #106.
Listed as V. Trainer Morgan, age 54, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.


Martha Aliff

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 5, No 17, Haga, page 50.
Trainer Morgan, age 20, son of D.K. and Ella Morgan, married on 25 Dec 1894
Martha Aliff, age 17, daughter of William and Surilda Aliff.


Demosco Marco "Dee" Morgan Sr

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 734.
Huff Creek Township, page 010.
Listed as Demosco Morgan, age 10, in household of father, Lewis Morgan.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 64, Haga, page 48.
D.M. Morgan, age 23, married on 26 Sep 1895 Sarah Jane Shannon, age 17, born
in Lincoln Co, WV, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Shannon.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #47.
Listed as Demosco M. Morgan, age 29, as head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189B, Family # 121.
Listed as Dee M. Morgan, age 39, born in WV, married 15 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Feb 1920; Page 145A;
Image 21 of 21; Family #176/284.
Listed as Dee M. Morgan; age 49; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; McDowell Street; ; taken on
2 Apr 1930; Page 247A; Image 2 of 21; Family #22.
Listed as Dee Morgan; age 39 (sic, 59); born in WV; married at 16; mine laborer; head of household.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Apr 2010; maintained by Valerie Neal.
" Dee Marco Morgan Sr.
Birth Nov 1868
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Mar 1963 (aged 94)
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 51329896"

Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Lewis Morgan and Lucinda Hatfield.

"1st Marriage to Sarah Jane Shannon on September 26, 1896 in Wyoming County, WV. Children were Alda, Oney and Herbert.

"2nd Marriage to Florence Phillips-Morgan on January 24, 1925 in Capels, McDowell County, WV"


Sally Shannon

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 64, Haga, page 48.
D.M. Morgan, age 23, married on 26 Sep 1895 Sarah Jane Shannon, age 17, born
in Lincoln Co, WV, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Shannon.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #47.
Listed as Sallie Morgan, age 19, in household of husband, Demosco Morgan.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189B, Family # 121.
Listed as Sally Morgan, age 30, born in WV, married 15 yrs, 5children, 3 living,
in household of husband, Demosco M. Morgan.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Feb 1920; Page 145A;
Image 21 of 21; Family #176/284.
Listed as Sallie Morgan; age 40; born in WV; married; in household of husband; D.M. Morgan.


Alda Morgan

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #47.
Listed as Aldie Morgan, age less than a month old, in household of father,
Demosco Morgan.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189B, Family # 121.
Listed as Aldie Morgan, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Demosco M. Morgan.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Feb 1920; Page 145A;
Image 21 of 21; Family #176/284.
Listed as Alda Morgan; age 17; born in WV; single; farme laborer; in household of father, Demosco
M. Morgan.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Nob 2018.
" Alda Morgan
Birth 21 May 1900
Baileysville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Aug 1922 (aged 22)
Baileysville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 194985452'

Additional Information Posted"
"Son of Demosco "Dee" Marco Morgan Sr. (1868-1963) and Sarah "Sallie" Jane Shannon-Morgan (1878-Deceased) (per WV Register of Births, Wyoming County, WV, 1900, Page 148, Line 40).

"Brother of Onnie Morgan (1903-1929) and Herbert Morgan (1905-1990).

"Stepson of Florence Phillips-Morgan (1898-Deceased).

"Half brother of Louise Morgan-Dameron (1925-Deceased), Demosco "Dee" Marco Morgan Jr. (1925–2010), Gladys Marie Morgan-Lemaster (1927–1999), Thomas Jefferson Morgan (1929–1988), Katheryn Morgan-Mitchem-Jenkins (1933–2008), Ella Mae Morgan-Mitchem (1938–2018), and William "Bill" Morgan (B. 1942).

"Alda Morgan died at age 22 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head (per WV Certificate of Death #10387 Dist #5511 Serial #23, Wyoming County, WV, 1922)."


Lee J. Morgan

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 516A, Family #92.
Listed as Lee J. Morgan, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, James Morgan.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 7, Haga, page 49.
Lee J. Morgan, age 27, son of James and Jane Morgan, married on 1 Apr 1899
Nancy J. Hunt, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of J.H. and Elizabeth Hunt.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #16.
Listed as Lee Morgan, age 28, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #34.
Listed as Lee J. Morgan, age 35, born in WV, married twice, last time for 1 year, farmer, head of
household.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken onn 12/14/15 Jan 1920, Page 207B,
Family #63.
Listed as Lee J. Morgan, age 47, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164A, Family #1.
Listed as Lee J. Morgan, age 54, born in WV, married at 25, farmer, head of household.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Nov 2008; Maintained by Valerie Neal.
" Lee J Morgan
Birth 13 Jan 1873
Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Aug 1966 (aged 93)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 31728200"

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: James Pleasant Morgan (1835-1912)
Mother: Nancy "Jane" Johnson(1841-1905)"


Nancy J. Hunt

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 7, Haga, page 49.
Lee J. Morgan, age 27, son of James and Jane Morgan, married on 1 Apr 1899
Nancy J. Hunt, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of J.H. and
Elizabeth Hunt.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Clear Fork District, Family #16.
Listed as Nancy J. Morgan, age 16, in household of husband, Lee Morgan.


Fred Morgan

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 237B, Family #34.
Listed as Fred Morgan, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Lee J. Morgan.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken onn 12/14/15 Jan 1920, Page 207B, Family #63.
Listed as Fred Morgan, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Lee J. Morgan.


Lewis Bailey Morgan

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1876.
L.B. Morgan was born on 5 Jul 1876 to James Morgan.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 516A, Family #92.
Listed as Bailey L. Morgan, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, James Morgan.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 155, Haga, page 49.
Lewis B. Morgan, age 23, son of James, married on 1 Dec 1900 Nancy Jane
Belcher, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James F. and Eliza
Belcher.


Nancy Jane Belcher

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 1 Jun 1900, Page 244B,Family #12.
Listed as Nancy J. Belcher, age 16, born in WV in Nov 1883, in household of father, James F. Belcher.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, No 155, Haga, page 49.
Lewis B. Morgan, age 23, son of James, married on 1 Dec 1900 Nancy Jane
Belcher, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James F. and Eliza
Belcher.


James William McKinney

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 299, Haga, page 46.
James William McKinney, age 18, son of Luke and Arminta McKinney, married on
27 Aug 1898 Harriett Alice McKinney, age 17, daughter of William A. and
Sophia McKinney.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1881.
James W. McKinney was born on 22 Jan 1881 to Luke and Minty C. McKinney.


Harriett Alice McKinney

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 299, Haga, page 46.
James William McKinney, age 18, son of Luke and Arminta McKinney, married on
27 Aug 1898 Harriett Alice McKinney, age 17, daughter of William A. and
Sophia McKinney.


Abram Mitchell McKinney

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 80, Haga, page 45.
Abrams Mitchell McKinney, age 21, born in Raleigh Co, WV, son of Alfred and
Polly McKinney, married on 10 Jan 1900 Arra Bell McKinney, age 16, daughter
of George R. and V.V. McKinney.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #243.
Listed as Abee M. McKinney, age 31, born in WV, farmer, head of household.


Arabella McKinney

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 80, Haga, page 45.
Abrams Mitchell McKinney, age 21, born in Raleigh Co, WV, son of Alfred and
Polly McKinney, married on 10 Jan 1900 Arra Bell McKinney, age 16, daughter
of George R. and V.V. McKinney.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #243.
Listed as Isabell McKinney, age 25, born in WV, married 10 years, 5
children, all living, in household of husband, Abram M. McKinney.


Elmore McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #243.
Listed as Elmore McKinney, age 8, born in WV, in household of father,
Abram M. McKinney.


Roy McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #243.
Listed as Roy McKinney, age 3, born in WV, in household of father,
Abram M. McKinney.


Willard McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 16 May 1910;
Page 210A, Family #243.
Listed as Willard McKinney, age 4 months, born in WV, in household of father,
Abram M. McKinney.


Jacob A.ndrew Lester

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 257, Haga, page 42.
Jacob Lester, age 19, son of Amos and Eda Lester, married on 24 Feb 1898
India I. Harless, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of F.M. and Rachael Harless.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #97.
Listed as Jacob Lester, age 19, head of household.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 255A; Family #92/95.
Listed as Jacob Lester; age 28; born in WV; married once for 11 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 221B;
Family #92/92.
Listed as Jacob A. Lester; age 40; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 181B, Family #116.
Listed as Jacob A. J. Lester, age ??, born in WV, married at 19, farmer, head of household.


India I. Harless

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 638.
Tridelphia District, page 008.
Listed as Inda Harless, age 6 months, in household of father, Francis Marion Harless.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 257, Haga, page 42.
Jacob Lester, age 19, son of Amos and Eda Lester, married on 24 Feb 1898
India I. Harless, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of F.M. and Rachael Harless.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #97.
Listed as India I. Lester, age 20, in household of husband, Jacob Lester.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 255A; Family #92/95.
Listed as India Lester, age 29, born in WV; married once for 11 yrs; 6 children, 5 living; in household
of husband, Jacob A. Lester.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 221B;
Family #92/92.
Listed as India I. Lester, age 40, born in WV; in household of husband, Jacob A. Lester.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 181B, Family #116.
Listed as India Lester, age 51, born in WV, married at 20, in household of husband, Jacob Lester.


Kelly F. Lester

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #97.
Listed as Kelly F. Lester, age 5 months, in household of father, Jacob Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 255A; Family #92/95.
Listed as Kelley Lester; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob A. Lester.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 221B;
Family #92/92.
Listed as Kelly F. Lester; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob A. Lester.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 181B, Family #116.
Listed as Kelly Lester, age 31, born in WV, single, in household of father, Jacob Lester.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #16353; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly F. Lester; age 31 yrs, 4 mons, 5 days; born on 10 Jul 1899 in Wyoming Co, WV; single; son of
Jacob and India Harless Lester; died on 15 Nov 1930 at Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV of "Flux"; buried
on 16 Nov 1930 in Huff Creek Cemetery; informant, Jacob Lester (father).


Morton Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1910; Page 255A; Family #92/95.
Listed as Morton Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob A. Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 221B;
Family #92/92.
Listed as Morton Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob A. Lester.


Abalson Luther Lester

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 181B, Family #116.
Listed as Luther Lester, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob Lester.
2. WV Deaths, 1853-1970; LDS Web Site; Vol #4; Page 279, Wyoming Co, WV Death Records.
Abalson Luther Lester; age 28; born on 16 Apr 1920 at Hanover, WV; son of Jo. J. and India (Harless)
Lester; died on 1 Jan 1949; buried on 4 Jan 1949 in Rose Cemetery, Hanover, WV.


James Roy Lester

1. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #13948; WV Archives Web Site.
James Roy Lester; age 4 mons, 5 days; born on 9 Jul 1922 in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Ja. J. and
India Harless Lester; died on 14 Nov 1922 in Huff Creek District, Wyoming Co, WV; buried on 16 Nov
1922 at Hanover, WV; informant, Ja J. Lester.


Gardner Iverson Lester

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 337, Haga, page 42.
Gardner Lester, age 20, son of D.B. and Laney, married on 30 Sep 1901
Mariah Rakes, age 22, daughter of Richard and Betsey.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 260B; Family #90.
Listed as Gadener J. Lester, age 19, born in WV in Jan 1881; in household of father, David B.
Lester.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189A, Family #115.
Listed as Gardner Lester, age 30, born in WV, married 10 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3358; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Listed as Gardner Lester; age 40; born on 10 Jan 1878; living at Twin Branch, McDowell Co, WV;
farmer; employed by G.W. Deskins, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; nearest relative, Maria Lester;
short with medium build; blue eyes and light hair.
5. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257A; Family #508.
Listed as Gardner Lester; age 42; born in WV; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clearfork District; Bluefield; Hicks Street; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page
107B; Image 27 of 45; Family #261/268.
Listed as Gardner Lester; age 52; born in VA; married at 21; odd job laborer; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; E.D. 55-4' taken on 9 May 1940;
Page 91B; Image 40 of 54; Household #239.
Listed as Gardner Lester; age 62; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by genierresearcher; 9 Apr 2017.
"Gardner Iverson Lester
Birth Jan 1881
Virginia, USA
Death 19 Apr 1943 (aged 62)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178253306"

Additional Information Posted:
"Son of David Bailey Lester and Emma Zetta 'Laney' Stanley born Kentucky. David served in Civil War, Company G, 22 Regiment, Virginia Infantry.
Gardner's parent's marriage Jan 2, 1880, gives his age 34 and Emma Z L Standley 15. This is David's third marriage as he married Cecilia C. Miller in 1872, listed as widow.
Gardner's mother's name can also be found Landa, Laney, Lanice, Lonnie, Elainey, Lannie, Lana E, and Leeney.

"Gardner J appears on the 1900 census, Huffs, Wyoming, WV, with parents David 56, Lana E 35, and his siblings Vandalia 17, Emma V 15, Victoria 13, Dicey E 10, Lalie J 6, England R 4, Malissa L 3 and Pulaska M 1.
The 1910 census indicates David 60 and Laney 45, had 12 children, 10 living.

"Gardner's grandparents are Joseph Lester 26227511 and Dicey Bailey 84286831

"Gardner married Mariah Rokes/Rakes, Sept 30 1901 at home of D. B. Rakes, Wyoming County WV, with consent of his father D. B. Lester. His age given as 20 and Mariah's as 22, daughter of Richard and Betsy.

"By the 1910 census, Baileysville, Gardner a farmer and Mariah had 5 children, 4 living, listed are Harve, City, Lilly and Milly. Their farm was adjacent to a John and Lizzie Rakes family.
They appear on the 1920 census, Twin Branch, McDowell County, WV and have had two more children John 9 and Montgomery 2.
Also in household is their married daughter 'Seda' City and Van Bailey family.

"His widowed mother Laney 54 appears on the 1920 census, Twin Branch, McDowell County, WV , in household of Montgomery Lester & wife Blanch. Nearby is her married son England Lester family. She is living with them on 1930 census.

"His widow Mariah married widower Zack Vincel Apsher, August 15, 1950, War
WV. Both were age 72, Zack was born Tazewell County, Virginia and resided in
Filbert WV.

"It was spelled Apsher on marriage record and Absher on her DC. Mrs. Robert
Baldwin of War was informant

"There is a record of a stone in this cemetery for a Marah Lester who died in 1960. However also record for Mariah Apsher in Big Creek Cemetery #3.
Her birth year of 1874 is likely incorrect as age given on other records would be 1877-1879."


Mariah Rakes

1. 1880 Census, Lincoln Co, WV; Harts Creek District; taken on 22 Jun 1880; Page 174B;
Family #140/141.
Listed as Mariah Rakes; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Richard Rakes.
2. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1895); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
William Stewart; age 19; born in Lawrence Co, KY; living in Wayb=ne Co, WV; marries on
29 Jul 1895 in Wayne Co, WV; Mariah Rakes; age 18; born and living in Wayne Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; Twin Branch Precinct; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 184A;
Image 1 of 22; Family #8/9.
Listed as Mariah Stewart; age 22; born in Mar 1877 in WV; married 5 yrs; 2 children; both living;
in household of husband, William Stewart.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 337, Haga, page 42.
Gardner Lester, age 20, son of D.B. and Laney, married on 30 Sep 1901
Mariah Rakes, age 22, daughter of Richard and Betsey.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189A, Family #115.
Listed as Mariah Lester, age 32, born in WV, married twice, last time for 10
yrs, 5 children, 4 living, in household of husband, Gardner Lester.
6. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257B; Family #508.
Listed as Mariah Lester; age 42; born in WV; in household of husband, Gardner Lester.
7. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clearfork District; Bluefield; Hicks Street; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page
107B; Image 27 of 45; Family #261/268.
Listed as Maria Lester; age 50; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband, Gardner Lester.
8. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; E.D. 55-4' taken on 9 May 1940;
Page 91B; Image 40 of 54; Household #239.
Listed as Mariah Lester; age 59; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Gardner Lester.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Zack Vincel Apsher (sic, Absher); age 72; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; living at Filbert, WV;
married on 15 Aug 1950 in War, WV; Mariah Lester; age 72; born in WV ; widow; living
in War, WV.
10. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 005468; WV Archives Web Site.
Mirah Absher; age 85; born 17 Mar 1874 in Paw Paw, KY(sic); widow; living at War, WV; daughter of
Richard and Elizabeth Rakes; died 1 Feb 1960 in War, WV; due to pneumonia and bronchial influenza;
buried 4 Feb 1960 in Big Creek Cemetery, Big Creek, WV; in formant, Mrs. Robert Baldwin, War, WV.


Lilly Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189A, Family #115.
Listed as Lily Lester, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Gardner Lester.
2. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257B; Family #508.
Listed as Lillie Lester; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Gardner Lester.


Milly Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 23 Apr 1910;
Page 189A, Family #115.
Listed as Milly Lester, age 10 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Gardner Lester.
2. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257B; Family #508.
Listed as Millie Lester; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Gardner Lester.


John Lester

1. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 257B; Family #508.
Listed as John Lester; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Gardner Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clearfork District; Bluefield; Hicks Street; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page
107B; Image 27 of 45; Family #261/268.
Listed as John Lester; age 19; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, Gardner Lester.


Joseph E. Ellis

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Joseph E. Ellis; born on 7 Apr 1875; died on 28 Jul 1949; buried in
Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 161, Haga, page 28.
Joseph Ellis, age 22, born in Logan Co, WV; son of John and Mary Jane Ellis;
married on 22 Dec 1900 Zettie Allen, age 18, daughter of C.P. and Jullette
Allen.
3. 1900 census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 213A, Family 158.
Listed as Joseph Ellis, age 24, born in WV, in Jan 1876, in household of brother, Robert Ellis.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #170.
Listed as Joseph E. Ellis, age 29, born in WV, married 9 yrs, engineer, log train,
head of household.


Zetta Allen

1. "Births Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga 1881.
Zetta Allen was born on 25 Nov 1881 to C. P. and Julitte Allen.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Bailysville District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 204A, Family #1.
Listed as Zettie Allen, age 18, born in Nov 1881 in WV, in household of
mother, Julette Allen.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Zettie Allen Ellis; born on 25 Nov 1881; died on 23 Aug 1931; "wife of
Joseph E. Ellis"; buried in Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 161, Haga, page 28.
Joseph Ellis, age 22, born in Logan Co, WV; son of John and Mary Jane Ellis;
married on 22 Dec 1900 Zettie Allen, age 18, daughter of C.P. and Jullette
Allen.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #170.
Listed as Zettie Ellis, age 28, born in WV, married 9 yrs, 1 child, none living, in
household of husband, Joseph E. Ellis.


James M. Morton

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 665, page 263B.
Parents of Malinda J. Morton are listed as James M., age 32, and Betsy, age
25, Mourton (sic Morton). Malinda is not listed since she was born after
1850. A brother James C. Morton, age 3, is listed.


Elizabeth "Betsy"

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 665, page 263B.
Parents of Malinda J. Morton are listed as James M., age 32, andd Betsy, age
25, Mourton (sic Morton). Malinda is not listed since she was born after
1850. A brother James C. Morton, age 3, is listed.


James C. Morton

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 665, page 263B.
Parents of Malinda J. Morton are listed as James M., age 32, andd Betsy, age
25, Mourton (sic Morton). Malinda is not listed since she was born after
1850. A brother James C. Morton, age 3, is listed.