1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #218.
Listed as Wirt Smith, age 14, in household of father, Jefferson Smith.
2. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, Wirt Smith search, 22 Jul 2001; Social
Security Death Index.
Wirt Smith; born on 27 oct 1885; died in Mar 1964; death residence: WV.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Son Smith; no birth date; died 25 Aug 1922; "Infant son of Wirt and Octavia
Smith"; buried in Shields Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #14.
Listed as Wirt D. Smith, age 24, born in WV, married for 1 yr, farmer, head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Registry; Book #_____; Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Wirt D. Smith; age 78; born on 27 Oct 1885 at Fan Rock, WV; retired miner; widowed; son of J.D. and
Rebecca (Cline) Smith; died on 16 Mar 1964 at Jesse, WV from cerebral vascular accident; buried on
18 Mar 1964 in Short Cemetery; informant, Rebecca Gunter, Jesse.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #103.
Listed as Octavia Short, age 11, in household of father, David Short.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #14.
Listed as Octavia Smith, age 21, born in WV, married for 1 yr, 1 child, 1
living, in household of husband, Wirt D. Smith.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #14.
Listed as Darwin E. Smith, age 6 mon, born in WV, in household of father,
Wirt D. Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #10.
Listed as Walter Beaven, age 5, in household of father, Alexander D. Beaver.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken 18 May 1910; Page 234A; Image 41
of 43; Family #42/42.
listed as Walter O. Beavers; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Alexander D. Beavers, Jr.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co, WV...", Bowman, page 409.
Alex Beavers married Polly Rose, a daughter of Bartley Rose. They lived in
McDowell Co, WV. Two of their eight children settled in Wyoming Co, WV.
A.D. "Bob" Beavers married first Cora O'Dell and second Alice Lambert.
Children of first marriage were: Walter, Golda, Jesse and Fred Beavers.
Children of second marriage were: Harold, Junior, Dixie, and Charles
Beavers.
Bartley Beavers, A.D.'s brother, married Mollie Bailey, daughter of James
S. Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Walter O. Beavers; no birth date; died on 12 Dec 1941; buried in Homer
Cook Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alexander Beavers search 1 Feb 2002, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Walter O. Beavers; born on 21 Feb 1896.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #154; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Walter Beavers; age 21; born on21 Feb 1896 at Welch, WV; living at Pineville, WV; self employed
chauffer at Pineville, WV; single; tall with medium build; brown eyes and Black hair.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #99.
Listed as Lolie Canterbury, age 11, in household of father, George S.
Canterbury.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 381.
Married Walter O. Beavers.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Lola C. Beavers; born in 1887; died in 1970; buried in Homer
Cook Cemetery, Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Samuel and his wife, Nancy, were both born in KY. Had seven sons:
Levi, James, Robert, Samuel, Reuben, Andrew, and Robbin. Two daughters:
Matilda and Polly.
2. Ibid, page 245. Reuben died in 1916 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV. His wife
was Patsy Bently also born in KY. Sons were: James Harvey, Samuel, John,
Levi, and Lark. Daughters were: Rilda, Elizabeth, Nancy and Polly.
3. Ibid, page 245. James Harvey Steele, age 24, married Catherine Payne, age
20, on 17 Jan 1880. She was born in McDowell Co, WV. He was born in Pike Co,
KY. She was daughter of James L. and Nancy Breeding Payne.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 794.
Sandy River Township, page 007.
Listed as James L. Payne, age 54, head of household, a farmer.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as James L. Payne, age 43, as head of household, a farmer.
6. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 142.
James Paign married Nancy Breeding on 2 Sep 1849.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
James L. Payne, age 47, married Louwesa Vance, age 21, on 29 May 1875.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Buchanan Co, VA; she in Russell Co, VA.
His parents were John and Susan Payne.
Hers was John and Rinda Vance.
5. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 sep 1850, Page
288B, Family #992.
Listed as James Payne, age 20, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #343.
Listed as James L. Pane, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Samuel and his wife, Nancy, were both born in KY. Had seven sons:
Levi, James, Robert, Samuel, Reuben, Andrew, and Robbin. Two daughters:
Matilda and Polly.
2. Ibid, page 245. Reuben died in 1916 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV. His wife
was Patsy Bently also born in KY. Sons were: James Harvey, Samuel, John,
Levi, and Lark. Daughters were: Rilda, Elizabeth, Nancy and Polly.
3. Ibid, page 245. James Harvey Steele, age 24, married Catherine Payne, age
20, on 17 Jan 1880. She was born in McDowell Co, WV. He was born in Pike Co,
KY. She was daughter of James L. and Nancy Breeding Payne.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 803.
Sandy River Township, page 007.
Nancy is not listed in this census. Apparently James had remarried to Louisa,
(________), age 25, born in VA.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as Nancy Payne, age 38, in household of husband, James L. Payne.
6. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 142.
James Paign married Nancy Breeding on 2 Sep 1849.
7. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 sep 1850, Page
288B, Family #992.
Listed as Nancy Payne, age 20, born in KY, in household of husband, James
Payne.
8. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #343.
Listed as Nancy Pane, age 26, born in VA, in household of husband, James L. Payne.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #343.
Listed as Priscilla Pane, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, James L. Payne.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #343.
Listed as Susannah Pane, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, James L. Payne.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as John K. Payne, age 7, in household of father, James L. Payne.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 794.
Sandy River Township, page 007.
Listed as John Payne, age 15, in household of father, James L. Payne.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as William B. Payne, age 2, in household of father, James L. Payne.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Samuel and his wife, Nancy, were both born in KY. Had seven sons:
Levi, James, Robert, Samuel, Reuben, Andrew, and Robbin. Two daughters:
Matilda and Polly.
2. Ibid, page 245. Reuben died in 1916 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV. His wife
was Patsy Bently also born in KY. Sons were: James Harvey, Samuel, John,
Levi, and Lark. Daughters were: Rilda, Elizabeth, Nancy and Polly.
3. Ibid, page 245. James Harvey Steele, age 24, married Catherine Payne, age
20, on 17 Jan 1880. She was born in McDowell Co, WV. He was born in Pike Co,
KY. She was daughter of James L. and Nancy Breeding Payne.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 794.
Sandy River Township, page 007.
Listed as James L. Payne, age 54, head of household, a farmer.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as James L. Payne, age 43, as head of household, a farmer.
6. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 142.
James Paign married Nancy Breeding on 2 Sep 1849.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
James L. Payne, age 47, married Louwesa Vance, age 21, on 29 May 1875.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Buchanan Co, VA; she in Russell Co, VA.
His parents were John and Susan Payne.
Hers was John and Rinda Vance.
5. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 sep 1850, Page
288B, Family #992.
Listed as James Payne, age 20, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #343.
Listed as James L. Pane, age 33, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 8.
James L. Payne, age 47, married Louwesa Vance, age 21, on 29 May 1875.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The David Vance Family Article, page 252.
John and Marinda McKinney Mosley Vance had several children: John
(Confederate soldier), David, Rebecca, Nancy, Polly, Alexander, and twins,
Louesa and Louisa.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 23 Aug 1860, Page 816, Family #387.
Listed as Louesa Vance, age 4, born in VA, twin, in household of father, John J. Vance.
4. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, Grundy PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179A,
Family #80.
Listed as Louisa Vance, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, John J. Vance.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 794.
Sandy River Township, page 007.
Listed as Louisa Payne, age 25, in household of husband, James L. Payne.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alfred Breeding search, 27 Apr 2001, submitted by
ptholden@aol.com.
Alfred Breeding was son of John W. and Sarah Hackley Breeding.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 262
John Breeding quified as a Justice of the Peace for Tazewell Co, VA in Sep
1847.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 288B, Family 994.
Listed as John Breeding, age 68, born in VA, head of household.
4. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #342.
Listed as John Breeding, age 72, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as John Breeding, age 82, in household of son-in-law, James L. Payne.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alfred Breeding search, 27 Apr 2001, submitted by
ptholden@aol.com.
Alfred Breeding was son of John W. and Sarah Hackley Breeding.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 288B, Family 994.
Listed as Sally Breeding, age 64, born in VA, in household of husband, John
Breeding.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809, Family #342.
Listed as Sarah Breeding, age 66, born in VA, in household of husband, John Breeding.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 288B, Family #994.
Listed as Abner Breeding, age 30, born in VA, in household of ftaher, John
Breeding.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article,
page 187.
James W. Lester, born 6 Jun 1866, died 19 Feb 1853, married first, Sarah
Lester Young, second Catherine Payne Steele, daughter of James L. and Nancy
Breeding Steele, widow of James Harvey Steele; third, Nancy Mullins Riffe.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #117.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 4, in household of father, Abner H. Lester.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 786.
Big Creek District, page 011.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 12, in household of father, Abner Lester.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
G.(sic J.) W. Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner
and Martha Lester, married on 8 Sep 1884 Leah Hicks, age 14, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harrison and Lillie Hicks.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 32.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 120.
James W. Lester, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner and Martha
Lester, married on 22 Aug 1889 Sarah Ann Young, age 21, born in Clay Co, WV,
daughter of Robert and Cynthia Young.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 51.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 133.
James W. Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner and Martha
Lester, married on 27 Mar 1894 Catherine Steel, age 29, widow, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James C. and Nancy Payne.
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #158.
Listed as James W. Lester, age 34, born in Jun 1865 in WV, head of
household.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, James W. Lester search, 16 Jan 2002, submitted by
glenn@carrollsweb.com.
James W. Lester; born in 1866 in Clay Co, WV; died on 19 Feb 1953 in
McDowell Co, WV; buried in Vance Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; divorced Leah
Hicks on 6 Jul 1887 in McDowell Co, WV; married four times; first to Leah
Hicks; second to Sarah Young; third to Catherine Payne; fourth to Nancy
Riffe.
9. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
James W. Lester; born on 6 Jun 1866; died on 19 Feb 1953; "Age 87 yrs, son of Abner and Martha
Webb Lester, husband of Sarah Hicks, Catherine Payne and Nancy Riffe"; buried here.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Samuel and his wife, Nancy, were both born in KY. Had seven sons:
Levi, James, Robert, Samuel, Reuben, Andrew, and Robbin. Two daughters:
Matilda and Polly.
2. Ibid, page 245. Reuben died in 1916 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV. His wife
was Patsy Bently also born in KY. Sons were: James Harvey, Samuel, John,
Levi, and Lark. Daughters were: Rilda, Elizabeth, Nancy and Polly.
3. Ibid, page 245. James Harvey Steele, age 24, married Catherine Payne, age
20, on 17 Jan 1880. She was born in McDowell Co, WV. He was born in Pike Co,
KY. She was daughter of James L. and Nancy Breeding Payne.
Their children were: Harrison (married Lewesa Vance), Elizabeth (married
Paris Lester) and Tilda (married Rance Collins).
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 17, Family #107.
Listed as Catherine Payne, age 11, in household of father, James L. Payne.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", Page 15.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
James H. Steel, age 24, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Ruben and Patsy
Steel, married on 17 Apr 1880 Catherine Payne, age 20, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of James and Nancy Payne.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page 328D; Image 4 of 4;
Family #25/26.
Listed as Catherine Steel; age 20; born in VA; housekeeper; in household of husband, James H.
Steele
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #158.
Listed as Catherine Lester?, age 32, born in Apr 1862 in VA, in household of
husband, James W. Lester?
8. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article,
page 187.
James W. Lester, born 6 Jun 1866, died 19 Feb 1853, married first, Sarah
Lester Young, second Catherine Payne Steele, daughter of James L. and Nancy
Breeding Steele, widow of James Harvey Steele; third, Nancy Mullins Riffe.
9. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 51.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 133.
James W. Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner and Martha
Lester, married on 27 Mar 1894 Catherine Steel, age 29, widow, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James C. and Nancy Payne.
10. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Catherine Lester; born on 15 Apr 1864 (Conflicks with 1900 Census birth year); died on 3 Oct 1925;
"Dates from courthouse records, daughter of James and Nancy Breeding Payne, wife of James
Steel and James Lester"; buried here.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Benny and Ona Steele"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Benny C. Steele, HC 64,
Box 563, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 15.
Rubin H. Rowe, age 21, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Jacob and Tabitha
Rowe, married on 19 Apr 1880 Nancy H. Muncey, age 17, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Archibald and Sidney Muncey.
Reuben could be the son of Jacob Rowe, RIN 14835.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
James P. Rowe, age 25, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Jacob and Tabitha
Rowe, married on 25 Mar 1880 Catherine (Muncey) Coleman, age 24, a widow,
born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Archibald and Sidney Muncey.
James could also be the son of Jacob Rowe, RIN 14835, who was also born in
Pike Co, KY.
James and Reuben were definitely brothers.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Jacob H. Rowe, born on 8 Jan 1833 in Giles Co, VA; son of James Jacob and
Sarah Diamond Rowe; married Tabitha Swiney on 4 May 1854 in Pike Co, KY.
Jacob died on 9 Apr 1911; buried at Rowe Cemetery near Bradshaw, WV.
4. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, Family 209, page 446.
Listed as Jacob Rowe, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, Jacob Rowe.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 251A,
Family #216.
Listed as Jacob Rowe, age 67, born in Jan 1833 in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A, Family #194.
Listed as Jacob H. Rowe, age 76, married 55 years, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Charles Walter Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Charles W. Harp, PO Box
56, Thorpe, WV 24888-9998.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 15.
Rubin H. Rowe, age 21, born in Pike Co, KY, son of Jacob and Tabitha
Rowe, married on 19 Apr 1880 Nancy H. Muncey, age 17, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Archibald and Sidney Muncey.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Jacob H. Rowe, born on 8 Jan 1833 in Giles Co, VA; son of James Jacob and
Sarah Diamond Rowe; married Tabitha Swiney on 4 May 1854 in Pike Co, KY.
Tabitha was born on 1 Aug 1839; died in Apr 1917.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 23 Jun 1900, Page 251A,
Family #216.
Listed as Tabitha Rowe, age 59, born in Aug 1840 in KY, in household of husband, Jacob H. Rowe.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A, Family #194.
Listed as Tabitha Rowe, age 70, married 55 years, born in KY, 13 children, 11 living, in household of
husband, Jacob H. Rowe.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # 4632; WV Archives Web Site.
Tabitha Sweeney Rowe; age 77; born 1 Aug 1840 in Pike Co, KY; widow; housewife; daughter of
James and Sallie (Ratcliff) Sweeney; died 12 Apr 1917 in Iaeger, WV; due to Bright's disease; no
burial information.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Charles Walter Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Charles W. Harp, PO Box
56, Thorpe, WV 24888-9998.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Sarah L. Rowe was born on 15 Jul 1871.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 780.
Big Creek District, page 003.
Listed as John E.W. Harman, age 21, born in VA, as head of household, a
farmer.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
John E.W. Harman, age 19, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of D.H. and
Susan Harman, married on 24 Mar 1880 E.S. Perry, age 22, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of Gilbert and (_______) Perry.
3. "Welch and Its People", Marino, Daniel Howard Harman Article, page 22.
Daniel Howard Harman was born on 3 Sep 1821 in Dry Fork. He became sheriff in
1890-94. First married Susan Hatch; children were: George (an invalid),
Nancy (married D.G. Sayers) and Edward (married Edna Perry). His second wife
was Margaret Beavers, children were: Daniel H., Jr, Mollie, ______ (married
William Harrison), Ida, and ______(married T.S. Curd).
Daniel died on 20 Jul 1908 at Abbs Valley (VA).
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on
30/31 Jul 1860, Page 844, Family #1095.
Listed as Edward E.W. Harman, age 1 month, born in VA, in household of
mother, Susan Hatch Harman.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; taken on 7 Jul 1870;
Page 375B, Family #301.
Listed as John E.W. Harman, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
Daniel H. Harman.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 780.
Big Creek District, page 003.
Listed as Edner S. Harman, age 21, born in VA, in household of husband,
John E. W. Harman.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 14.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 109.
John E.W. Harman, age 19, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of D.H. and
Susan Harman, married on 24 Mar 1880 E.S. Perry, age 22, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of Gilbert and (_______) Perry.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, taken on 22 Jun 1880, Page 333B,
Family #90
Listed as Ambrose B. Taylor, age 19, in household of father, Calvin Taylor.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 19.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
Ambus Taylor, age 21, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of Calvin Taylor, married on
26 Feb 1883 Margaret Harmon, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of
William and Eliza Harman.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 1, taken 16 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #15.
Listed as Margaret L. Harman, age 4, in household of father, William S. Harman.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 781.
Elkhorn District, page 008.
Listed as Margaret L. Harman, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, William S. Harman.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 19.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
Ambus Taylor, age 21, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of Calvin Taylor, married on
26 Feb 1883 Margaret Harmon, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of
William and Eliza Harman.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as Margaret Taylor; 35; born in WV in Jun 1864; widow; 10 children, 6 living; head of
household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Family #200/200.
Listed as Margaret Taylor; age 44; born in VA; widow; 12 children, 6 living; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as Sarah Taylor; 15; born in WV in May 1885; in household of mother, Margaret (______)
Taylor.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as James Taylor; 13; born in WV in Mar 1887; in household of mother, Margaret (______)
Taylor.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Family #200/200.
Listed as James B. Taylor; age 23; born in WV; in household of mother, Margaret (______) Taylor.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as John Taylor; 11; born in WV in Feb 1889; in household of mother, Margaret (______)
Taylor.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Family #200/200.
Listed as John Taylor Taylor; age 21; born in WV; in household of mother, Margaret (______) Taylor.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as Anderson Taylor; 7; born in WV in Aug 1892; in household of mother, Margaret (______)
Taylor.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Family #200/200.
Listed as Alderson Taylor; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Margaret (______) Taylor.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 149A; Family #41/41.
Listed as George Taylor; 1; born in WV in Jan 1899; in household of mother, Margaret (______)
Taylor.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 97B; Family #200/200.
Listed as George Taylor; age 11; born in WV; in household of mother, Margaret (______) Taylor.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 741.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Eli S. Rose, age 3, in household of father, Eli Rose.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 83.
Eli Rose, age 21, married on 4 Mar 1898 Eliza Fletcher, age 16.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 54.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 23, born in Jul 1876 in WV, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Page 219B, Family #194.
Listed as E. Solomon Rose, age 33, born in WV, coal miner, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3909; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Eli Salmon Rose; age 42; born on 3 Jul 1876; living at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; miner for Superior
Pocohantos Coal Co; nearest relative, Eliza Rose; tall with slender build; blue eyes and Black hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Davy Precinct #6,
taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 242B, Family #294.
Listed as Eli Rose, age 43, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 72A;
Family #131.
Listed as Eli S. Rose; age 54; born in WV; married at 23; coal loader in mine; head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 83.
Eli Rose, age 21, married on 4 Mar 1898 Eliza Fletcher, age 16.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 54.
Listed as Eliza Rose, age 17, in household of husband, Eli Rose.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Page 219B, Family #194.
Listed as Eliza Rose, age 29, born in WV, married 12 years, 4 children, 3 living, in household of
husband, Eli S. Rose.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Davy Precinct #6,
taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 242B, Family #294.
Listed as Eliza Rose, age 33, born in WV, in household of husband, Eli Rose.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 72A;
Family #131.
Listed as Eliza Rose; age 46; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Eli Rose.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #13660
Eliza Rose; age 63 yrs, 2 mons, 17 days; born on 30 Jun 1878; married, wife of E.S. Rose; daughter
of Mitch and Betsy Fletcher Harman; died on 17 Sep 1941 at Mohegan, WV of heart failure; buried
on 19 Sep 1941 at Morgan Cemetery, Davy, WV.