1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1895); Page 65; WV Archives Website.
David Kenedy; age 25; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; son of Ephram and
Nancy Kenedy; married on 9 Apr 1895 at Richard Hagerman's in McDowell Co, WV; Sarah
Hagerman; age 27; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Cosby
Hagerman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1895); Page 65; WV Archives Website.
David Kenedy; age 25; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; son of Ephram and
Nancy Kenedy; married on 9 Apr 1895 at Richard Hagerman's in McDowell Co, WV; Sarah
Hagerman; age 27; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Cosby
Hagerman.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-038992; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ross Charles Shaw; age 28; born 2 Jun 1945 in MD; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college
education; living at Rt #5, Box 447-A, Bluefiled, WV; son of Ross Jacob and Wathena (Broyles) Shaw;
married on 10 Aug 1973 in Tazewell, VA; Bernice Cleary; maiden name, Wilson; age 33; born 15 Oct
1939 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Rt #5, Box 447-A,
Bluefield, WV; daughter of Georga Washington and Lelia Maude (Barber) Wilson.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-038992; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ross Charles Shaw; age 28; born 2 Jun 1945 in MD; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college
education; living at Rt #5, Box 447-A, Bluefiled, WV; son of Ross Jacob and Wathena (Broyles) Shaw;
married on 10 Aug 1973 in Tazewell, VA; Bernice Cleary; maiden name, Wilson; age 33; born 15 Oct
1939 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Rt #5, Box 447-A,
Bluefield, WV; daughter of Georga Washington and Lelia Maude (Barber) Wilson.
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1944); Page 38; Line #12; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Woodrow Shaw; age 30; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV; married on
3 Feb 1944 in Princeton, WV; Neva D. Hensley; age 35; born in Jacksboro, TN; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond Woodrow Shaw [Raymond W Shaw]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Bluefield, West Virginia [Bluefield|]
Death Date: 7 Feb 1990
Claim Date: 15 Aug 1962
Father: Edward Shaw
Mother: Sarah Litchford
SSN: 232148151
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 18 Sep 1984: Name listed as RAYMOND WOODROW SHAW;
06 Dec 1976: Name listed as RAYMOND W SHAW"
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
"...A newborn daughter of the first marriage died with her mother Neva..."
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1944); Page 38; Line #12; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Woodrow Shaw; age 30; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV; married on
3 Feb 1944 in Princeton, WV; Neva D. Hensley; age 35; born in Jacksboro, TN; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #12062; WV Archives Website.
Neva Dorothy Shaw; age 40 yrs, 6 mons, 2 days; born 10 Feb 1909 in TN; married; domestic; living
in Maybeury, WV; daughter of Joseph and Dora (Hicks) Hensley; died 21 Aug 1949 in Bluefield
Sanitarium, Bluefield, WV; due to pulmonary edma; eclampsia; pregnancy-uterine, undelivered;
buried 23 Aug 1949 in Woodlawn; informant, Raymond Shaw.
1, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William H. Hearn
Social Security Number: 234-90-5400
Birth Date: 29 Nov 1907
Issue Year: 1970
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24836, Gary, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 27 Jan 1995"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vernie M Hearn
[Verna J Hearn]
[Vernie M McMillion]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1922
Birth Place: McGraws Wyom, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Jun 2004
Father: Sherman McMillion
Mother: Betty Farley
SSN: 232174140
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 23 Aug 1979: Name listed as VERNIE M HEARN;
15 Jul 2004: Name listed as VERNA J HEARN"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 7 Jan 2009.
" Verna Janes McMillion Hearn
Birth 1922
USA
Death unknown
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32724718"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to ?? McMillion."Mother of Virginia McMillion-Smith (Deceased), Bertha McMillion-Smith (Deceased), Ronnie Lee McMillion (1939-2018), and Jackie McMillion (1945-1965),
"Also married to William Henry Hearn Sr. (1907-1995).
"Mother of William Henry Hearn Jr., William Everett Hearn, Scotty Hearn, David Hearn, Mary Hane Gregory, Lottie Varney, Kathy Johnson, and Jeffery D. Hearn (1966-Deceased)."
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronnie Lee "Cowboy" McMillion, 79, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday December 10, 2018 at
Wyoming Nursing and Rehab, New Richmond, WV following a long illness. He was born on July 22, 1939 in
McGraws, the son of the late William H. Hearn and Verna Janes McMillion. Ronnie was lifelong resident of
Wyoming County and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two
brothers Jackie McMillion and Jeffery Hearn; two sisters Virginia Smith and Bertha Smith; and a nephew
Jackie James McMillion. those left to mourn his passing are four brothers William Henry (Robin) Hearn, Jr.
of KY, William Everett Hearn of Fayette County, Scotty Hearn of Princeton and David Hearn of Accoville;
three sisters Mary Hane Gregory of Oceana, Lottie Varney and Kathy Johnson both of Beckley;
twenty-three nieces and nephews; fifteen great nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and
friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 1PM on Friday December 14th in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Erwin Gregory and Pastor William Cook Officiating. He will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time
of services on Friday December 14th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.'
1. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Polly Blankenship
Age: 18
Est. Birth Year: abt 1891
Residence: Pike
Spouse Name: Wm J Estepp
Spouse Age: 21
Spouse Residence: Pike
Marriage Date: 15 Feb 1909
Marriage Location: Pike
County of Record: Pike"
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliffe; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 221A; Image 17
of 27; Family #164/165.
Listed as Willie Estep; age 21; born in KY; married once for 2 yrs; odd job laborer; head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; War Eagle; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 186A; Image 13
of 14; Family #121/121.
Listed as Willie Estep; age 39; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2143; WV Archives Web Site.
William Estep; age 40 yrs, 18 days; born 27 Jan 1887 in KY; married; husband of Polly Blankenship;
miner for Hardy Coal Co; living at Bull Creek; son of Anderson and Mary (Prater) Estep; died 14 Feb
1928 at Mohawk, WV; due to crushing injuries to chest and spine; caught in coal cutting machine;
buried near Mohawk, WV; informant, John Prater.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kindred Spirits; 6 Feb 2019.
" William James “Bill” Estep
Birth 27 Jan 1887
Kentucky, USA
Death 15 Feb 1928 (aged 41)
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown,
Specifically: Buried near Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 196648895"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Anderson Estep (1870-deceased) and Mary Prater (1870-deceased)."Husband of Polly Blankenship (1888-1948), married on 15 Feb. 1909 in Pike County, Kentucky.
"Father of Mary Estep (1910-deceased), David Boone Estep (1915-1925), Burl Estep (1917-1992), Martha Estep (1919-1993), Ance Estep (1920-1957), Julius Adam Estep (1921-1982), and Albert Estep (1926-1926)."
1. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Polly Blankenship
Age: 18
Est. Birth Year: abt 1891
Residence: Pike
Spouse Name: Wm J Estepp
Spouse Age: 21
Spouse Residence: Pike
Marriage Date: 15 Feb 1909
Marriage Location: Pike
County of Record: Pike"
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliffe; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 221A; Image 17
of 27; Family #164/165.
Listed as Polly Estep; age 19; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; 1 child; 1 living; in household of
husband, William J. Estep.
3. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; War Eagle; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 186A; Image 13
of 14; Family #121/121.
Listed as Polly Estep; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William James Estep.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 310; WV Archives Web Site.
Mike Reed; age 35; born in Mercer Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of ______;
married on 28 Feb 1930 in Panther, WV; Polly Estep; age 39; born in Pike Co, KY; widow; daughter
of Conley and Martha.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Greenbrier Road; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page
212B; Image 23 of 42; Family #183/184.
Listed as Polly Reed; age 38; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Mike Reed.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliffe; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 221A; Image 17
of 27; Family #164/165.
Listed as Mary Estep; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Estep.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; War Eagle; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 186A; Image 13
of 14; Family #121/121.
Listed as David B. Estep; age 4 yrs 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, William James Estep.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; War Eagle; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 186A; Image 13
of 14; Family #121/121.
Listed as Martha Estep; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William James Estep.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Greenbrier Road; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page
212B; Image 23 of 42; Family #183/184.
Listed as Martha Estep; age 9; born in WV; in household of step-father, Mike Reed, with mother.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Greenbrier Road; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page
212B; Image 23 of 42; Family #183/184.
Listed as Julius Estep; age 9; born in WV; in household of step-father, Mike Reed, with mother.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Greenbrier Road; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page
212B; Image 23 of 42; Family #183/184.
Listed as Ance Estep; age 5; born in WV; in household of step-father, Mike Reed, with mother.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles “Bud” Gearhart Jr, 87, of Stewart St. in Welch WV, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Princeton, WV. Born December 7, 1929 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Virginia and Charles Gearhart Sr. He was a graduate of Welch High school and WVU. He served as a lieutenant in the army during the Korean conflict. He was president of the Southern Insurance Agency in Welch, he was a member of the VFW, and a former president of the Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church; and he coached various youth sports.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his wife, Josephine, brother in laws, Roy Ellison Sr, Robert Ellison, Arland Hatcher, sister In law, Athlene Hatcher.Survivors include, one daughter, Allison Darwish and husband Ahmed of Princeton, WV; four grandchildren, Hailey and Jordyn Fox and Omar and Gameela Darwish; one brother in law, John Ellison, two sister in laws, Nancy, and Trudy Ellison. Four nephews, Roy and Joey Ellison, Russell Ellison, Kevin Hatcher, one niece, Laurie Blees.Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 12 Noon, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, burial will follow at A. Carlyle Ellison Cemetery in Dunns WV where Military Graveside Rights will be conducted By V.F.W post 1144 of Iaeger, WV...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Josephine E Gearhart
Also Known As Josephine Gearheart
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Apr 1942
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1994-01 Sep 1995
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Charles H Gearheart Jr, Jr C H Gearhart
Record Number 171282958"
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 65
Given Name Josephine
Middle Name E
Surname Gearhart
Birth Date 25 Apr 1942
State West virginia
Last Place of Residence Mcdowell, West virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24801
Event Date 18 Sep 2007"
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, September 19, 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"WELCH -- Josephine E. "Jo" Gearhart, of Stewart Street, Welch, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at Wake Forest University Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Jo was born in Dunns, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Carlisle Ellison and Eva Alice Moye Ellison.Jo was a resident of Welch the past 42 years. She was a graduate of Concord College. She was a teacher at Welch and Mt. View High Schools for 25 years. She was employed by and served as President/Treasurer of Southern Insurance Agency in Welch. Jo was a member of the Welch Kiwanas Club and Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Gearhart of Welch; daughter, Allison Fox of Princeton; grandchildren, Hailey, Jordyn, and Brandon. She is also survived by three brothers, Robert Ellison of Spanishburg, John Ellison and wife Trudy of Princeton, Roy Ellison and wife Nancy of Princeton; sister, Athlene Hatcher and their families of Dunns.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at 1 p.m. from the Family Cemetery in Dunns, with Pastor Diane Hall, C.L.P., officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. ..."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by L. Winslow; 6 Dec 2013.
"Richard Roberts
Birth Aug 1781
Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Death 8 Nov 1850 (aged 69)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Arnold-Roberts Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 121285910"Additional Information Posted:
"First wife Leanna Jane Lynn"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by L. Winslow; 6 Dec 2013.
" Elizabeth Doty Roberts
Birth 1790
North Carolina, USA
Death 4 May 1879 (aged 88–89)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Arnold-Roberts Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 121285964"
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as George Roberts; age 30; born in VA; laborer; head of household.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as George Roberts; age 40; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as George Roberts; age 51; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen; 1 Dec 2010; maintained by CNoon.
" George Roberts
Birth 4 Jun 1819
Death 6 Oct 1886 (aged 67)
Burial
Gobble Cemetery
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62405610"
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as Patsy Roberts; age 26; born in VA; in household of husband, George Roberts.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Martha Roberts; age 39; born in VA; housekeeper; in household of husband, George
Roberts.
3. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Martha Roberts; age 49; born in VA; keeping house; in household of husband, George
Roberts.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen; 1 Dec 2010.
" Martha Pippin Roberts
Birth 11 Mar 1821
Death 19 Mar 1898 (aged 77)
Burial
Gobble Cemetery
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62405619"
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as Mary Roberts; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as Robert Roberts; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Robert Roberts; age 16; born in VA; farmer; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as Martha Roberts; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Martha Roberts; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
3. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Martha Roberts; age 23; born in VA; domestic; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as John Roberts; age 6 mons; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as John Roberts; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Margaret Roberts; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
2. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Margaret A. Roberts; age 19; born in VA; domestic; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 368;
Image 5 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Sarah Roberts; age 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
2. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Sarah Roberts; age 10; born in VA; at home; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Nancy E.S. Roberts; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1870 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork Township; Abingdon PO; taken 6 Sep 1870; Page
160B; Image 8 of 52; Family #53/54.
Listed as Hannah A. Roberts; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 368;
Image 5 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Charles Roberts; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
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; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 269; WV Archives Website.
Tullio B. Ramella; born 18 Oct 1907 in McWilliams, AL; living in Maitland, WV; son of Pete and
Carolina, married on 13 Aug 1938 in Welch, WV; Ethel Peraldo; born 14 Aug 1912 in Bramwell, WV;
living in Welch, WV; daughter of Oresta B. and Katherein.
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; "Petro and Caroline Ramella";
Article; Page 227; submitted by Roosevelt Ramella, 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801.