1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #W 597; Ancestry.com Website.
Norman Ralph Christian; age 18; born 26 Apr 1928 at Bartley,WV; living at Bradshaw, WV;
unemployed; living at Bradshaw, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mr. Jim
Christian, father, Raysal, WV; 5'5" tall; 130 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; scar on
left arm below the elbow.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #164.
Listed as Ralph Christian; age 22; born in WV; married; tipple worker for coal mine; head of
household.
3. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Norman Ralph Christian
Gender Male
Race White
Marital Status Married
Age 55
Birth Date 26 Apr 1928
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Residence Place Bertie, Virginia
Death Date 23 May 1983
Death Place Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina
Social Security Number 234428938
Father's Last Name C
Source Vendor NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87
Notes Disposition: Burial out of state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: General Hospital "
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #164.
Listed as Pauline Christian; age 20; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Ralph Christian.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #164.
Listed as Linda K. Christian; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Ralph Christian.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #164.
Listed as Norman F. Christian; born in Oct 1949 in WV; in household of father, Ralph Christian.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shelia Compton Ramsey; 24 Sep 2008; maintained by
brettc14.
" Sam Pruett
Birth 1910
Death 1982 (aged 71–72)
Burial
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 30032347"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken 2 Jan 1920; Page 1B; I of 39;
Family #16/16.
Listed as Goldie Brown; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James Brown.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Samie Pruitt; age 23; born in Wise Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of ____ and Ollie;
married on 3 May 1933 in Welch, WV; Goldie Brown; age 22; born in Wise Co, VA; single; living in
Yukon, WV; daughter of James and Elizabeth.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Goldie Pruett
[Goldie B Pruett]
[Goldie Brown]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Sep 1910
Birth Place: Inmann Wise, Virginia
Death Date: 4 Oct 2000
Father: James F Brown
Mother: Elizabeth Smith
SSN: 234407808
Notes: 22 Nov 1983: Name listed as GOLDIE PRUETT;
14 Oct 2000: Name listed as GOLDIE B PRUETT"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shelia Compton Ramsey; 24 Sep 2008; maintained by
brettc14.
" Goldie Brown Pruett
Birth 28 Sep 1910
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Death 4 Oct 2000 (aged 90)
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 30032385"
1. kellysquest.net/obituaries; published by Henry Kelly.
"ADAMS, EARVIN NELT - Earvin Nelt Adams, Jr. 61, of Roderfield, WV, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at his home following a short illness."Earvin was born November 5, 1951, in Iaeger, WV ; a son of the late Earvin Nelt Adams Sr. and Kathleen Derossett Adams.
"He was a painter and carpenter and of the Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene (Jenny) Adams; his second wife, Linda Welsh Adams; one step daughter, Angel Welsh; his paternal grandparents,
Nelt and Addie Baker and his maternal grandparents, William and Sally Rice Derossett."Survivors include his companion, Rose Virts of the home; one daughter, Laura Bostos of Baltimore, MD; three sons, Jeffrey Adams of Roderfield, WV, Scottie Adams of Rowlesburg, WV, and Jon Regulski Adams of Baltimore MD; one step son, Timmy Virts of Roderfield, WV; one step daughter, Tina Virts of Baltimore, MD; four sisters, Kathy (Tommy) Hyatt of Long Pole, WV, Janet (Frank) Hyatt of Jolo, WV, Lois (Terry) Bailey of Lower Long Pole, WV,Sandra (Richard) Vance of Lower Long Pole, WV; two brothers, Tommy (Colleen) Adams of Baltimore, MD, and Robert (Linda) Adams of Bull Creek, WV; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and six step grandchildren; a close sister-in-law, Darlene Adams of Baltimore, MD; an aunt, Beauletta McMilliam of Delaware; two uncles, Auville Adams of Bradshaw, WV, and Carlus Adams of Huntington, WV; a good friend George Regulski of Baltimore, MD; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be on services."
1. 1940 Census, Alleheny Co, PA; Pittsburgh; 220 Elysian Street; E.D. 69-364; taken 12 May 1940;
Page 4007A; Image 5 of 14; Household #54.
Listed as Herschel M. Taxey; age 6; born in PA; no education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Israel Cohen, with mother.
2. "Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph"; Pittsburgh, PA; Thursday; 16 jun 1955; Page 26; Newspapers.com
Website.
"Luisky-Taxey
"Mr. and Mrs. Michael N, Lutsky, of Melbourne St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice, to; Hershel M. Taxey, of Point Breeze, son of Mrs. Lillian C. Taxey, of New York, and the late George D. Taxey, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Taxey, an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Is a member of Kappa Nu, social fraternity, as well as Phi Eta Sigma, the Druids; and Pi Tau Phi honorary faternities. Miss Lutsky
was graduated from New York University Radio and Television School. They will be married Aug. 21."
3. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hershel M Taxey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 43
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1934
Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1955
Divorce Date: 20 Apr 1977
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Janice G Lutsky
Certificate Number: 1977005805
Number of Children: 1"
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hershel Maurice Taxey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 49
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Dec 1983
Marriage Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA
Father: George D Taxey
Mother: Lillian Cohen
Spouse: Ayako Watanabe
Certificate Number: 1983058602"
1. "Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph"; Pittsburgh, PA; Thursday; 16 jun 1955; Page 26; Newspapers.com
Website.
"Luisky-Taxey
"Mr. and Mrs. Michael N, Lutsky, of Melbourne St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice, to; Hershel M. Taxey, of Point Breeze, son of Mrs. Lillian C. Taxey, of New York, and the late George D. Taxey, of Pittsburgh. Mr. Taxey, an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Is a member of Kappa Nu, social fraternity, as well as Phi Eta Sigma, the Druids; and Pi Tau Phi honorary faternities. Miss Lutsky
was graduated from New York University Radio and Television School. They will be married Aug. 21."
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Janice G Lutsky
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 41
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1935
Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1955
Divorce Date: 20 Apr 1977
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Hershel M Taxey
Certificate Number: 1977005805
Number of Children: 1"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 22/23 Jan 1920, Page 199B, Family #65.
Listed as Willie Sizemore, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Sizemore.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 23 Apr1930, Page 162B, Family #128.
Listed as Willie Sizemore, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Sizemore.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
William Sizemore; born 8 Feb 1910 at Pineville, WV; living at Welch, WV; son of Edward and Eveline;
married on 8 Nov 1938 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Dotson; born 3 Aug 1912 in TN; living at North Welch,
WV; daughter of George and Mary.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
William Sizemore; born 8 Feb 1910 at Pineville, WV; living at Welch, WV; son of Edward and Eveline;
married on 8 Nov 1938 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Dotson; born 3 Aug 1912 in TN; living at North Welch,
WV; daughter of George and Mary.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 270; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Branham; age 44; born 9 Mar 1920 at Panther, WV; divorced; living at Panther, WV; son of Lee
and Tele (Blankenship) Branham; married on 7 Feb 1965 at Panther, WV; Rebecca Magedlene
DePriest; age 34; born 28 Oct 1930 at Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of James and Elizabeth (Bowers) DePriest.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacals; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
1102A; Household #3.
Listed as Rebecca M. DePriest; age 9; born in WV; single; no education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James F. DePriest.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 270; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Branham; age 44; born 9 Mar 1920 at Panther, WV; divorced; living at Panther, WV; son of Lee
and Tele (Blankenship) Branham; married on 7 Feb 1965 at Panther, WV; Rebecca Magedlene
DePriest; age 34; born 28 Oct 1930 at Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of James and Elizabeth (Bowers) DePriest.
3. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rebecca Magalene Justice [Rebecca Magalene Depriest]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 72
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1930
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Other, Beaufort, West Virginia
Residence Zip Code: 24872
Education: 5th grade
Death Date: 7 Mar 2003
Hospital Name: "Lexington Mem Hosp, Inc."
Death Place: Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Father's Last Name: Depriest
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes: Disposition: Burial out-of-state, Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed, Attendant: Physician, Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death, Hospital Status: Hospital Inpatient"