McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Fredrick William Grant

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Cindy Akers; 7 May 2016.
" Frederick William Grant, Sr
Birth 8 Mar 1892
Death 8 May 1956 (aged 64)
Burial
Sunset Cemetery
Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 162245680 "


Zenith Knight

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on __Jun 1900; Page 165B; Image 12 of 49;
Family #116/117.
Listed as Sena Knight; age 2; born in Oct 1897 in VA; in household of father, Elsworth L. Knight.
2. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; District #7; Coaldale; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 36A; Image 5 of 6;
Family #44.
Listed as Zenna Knight; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Elsworth L. Knight.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Cindy Akers; 7 May 2016.
" Zenith Knight Grant
Birth 10 Oct 1897
Death 27 Dec 1983 (aged 86)
Burial
Sunset Cemetery
Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 162245805"


Jackson "Jack" Blankenship

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page210A, Family #150.
Listed as Jackson Blankenship, age 2 yrs, 6 months, born in WV, in household of father, Calloway
Blankenship.
2. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #25148; Ancestry.com Website.
Jack Blankenship; age 25; born in Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; truck driver; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Kelly and Octavia (Deskins) Blankenship; married on 13 Aug 1953 in
Washington Co, VA; Betty Jean Grimes; age 22; born in Premier, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Premier, WV; daughter of Ernest and Martha E. (Ward) Grimes.


Betty Jean Grimes

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; E.D. 24-38; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 752B; Image 4 of 10; Household #30.
Listed as Betty Jean Grimes; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ernest Grimes.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #107.
Listed as Betty Jean Grimes; age 16; born in WV; never worked; in household of father, Earnest
Grimes.
3. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #25148; Ancestry.com Website.
Jack Blankenship; age 25; born in Panther, WV; single; no previous marriage; truck driver; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Kelly and Octavia (Deskins) Blankenship; married on 13 Aug 1953 in
Washington Co, VA; Betty Jean Grimes; age 22; born in Premier, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Premier, WV; daughter of Ernest and Martha E. (Ward) Grimes.


Winfred Reece Harman

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 178B; Image
22 of 31; Family #208/208.
Listed as Winfred Harman; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Henry Harman.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; E.D. 24-9; taken 17 Apr 1940;
Page 172B; Image 36 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Winfred Harmon; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Henry Harman
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1945
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Britt
Certificate Number: 1945009631"
4. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1945
Divorce Date: 21 May 1947
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Britt Harman
Certificate Number: 1947002941
Number of Children: 1"
5. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Reece Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Aug 1956
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Juanita Faye Harman
Certificate Number: 1956025652"
6. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Reece Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 37
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1965
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Sallie Belle Harmon
Certificate Number: 1965041506"
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 30 Jun 2013.
" Winfred Reece “Wimpy” Harman
Birth 1927
Death 14 Apr 2012 (aged 84–85)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113121703"

Additional Information Posted:
"April 15, 2012
Winfred "Wimpy" Reece Harman

"CHARLES OWENS Bluefield Daily Telegraph

"ABB'S VALLEY, Va. — Winfred "Wimpy" Reece Harman, 84, of Abb's Valley, Va., passed away, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, Va. Born in Jenkinjones, W.Va., he was the son of the late Henry and Bessie Moore Harman. He honorably served his country and retired as a disabled veteran from the US Army in 1952. He was also a member of the DAV.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Eugene Harman; one brother, Earnest A. Harman; and two sisters, Garnett M. White and Willie Mae Dillion.

"Survivors include his wife, Sallie B. Harman of the home; two sons, Glenn Harman (Rita) of Smith Mt. Lake, Va., and Stephen Harman (Joyce) of Goose Creek, S.C.; one brother, Walter "Bo" Harman of Abb's Valley, Va.; three grandsons, Jason Harman of Fla., Norman Harman of Fla., and Justin Harman E6, US Navy of Chesapeake, Va.; one granddaughter whom he spoiled rotten, Alisyn Harman of Roanoke, Va.; and special niece, Sandy "little wimpy" Proctor.

"A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Va., with the Rev. Kathy Hagerman officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Va. Mr. Harman will be cremated according to his wishes. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #14 of Pocahontas, Va., and the VFW 9696 of Bluefield, Va. In remembrance of Wimpy, those that wish, may make a contribution to Rescue 945, 1289 Boissevain Road, Boissevain, Va. The Rodriguez Funeral Home is serving the Harman family.

"For more information, or to have the funeral home pass along your condolences, visit www.RodriguezFuneral.com"


Elizabeth Ann Britt

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elizabeth Ann Britt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1945
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: W B Britt
Mother: Helen G Thompson
Spouse: Winfred Harman
Certificate Number: 1945009631"


Robert Carson Lewis

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Carson Lewis, 45, of Welch, WV passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020. He was born to Bobby Lewis and Jody Lavender Lewis on September 20, 1974.Carson enjoyed baseball, football, soccer, basketball, hunting, fishing, Steeler games, paint ball, bon fires on the mountain, tailgating, Nascar races, Myrtle Beach, Claytor Lake, Disney World, Snowshoe, Elkhurst, and life in general. He was an avid WVU football fan and attended many games. Carson had a heart of gold and shared it with his many friends.He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Jacquelyn Lavender and his aunts Markie Battlo Lavender and Terri Lewis Byrd. He is survived by his parents as well as his Stepmother, Dee Dee Smith Lewis and his Stepfather, David Williams. Paternal grandparents: Kit and Jo Ann Lewis. Step Grandmother: Peggy Smith Bowles. Stepbrothers and Stepsisters: Will and Sarah Rosales-Turner, Ashleigh and KD Burdette, and Lyndsey Jo Turner. Step Niece: Eva Claire Burdette. Step Nephew: Brody William Burdette. Aunts and Uncles: Kent Lavender, Wallace and Bonnie Lavender, Kibby and Debbie Lewis, Debra Lewis Lawson, Lenny and Mary Lewis, and Walter Byrd. Cousins: Angie Lavender Kenshock, Terri Lavender Pruitt, Jason Lavender, Bucky Lewis, Carrie Lewis Fowler, Renee Arnold Lowery, Shelley Lawson, Ashley Lawson, Ryan Lawson, Tony Lewis, Lynn Lewis Kessler, Tracie Lewis Evans, and Rachel Lewis Rice. In keeping with Carson’s wishes, his body has been cremated. Due to the Corona Virus a memorial service will be held on a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Lewis Family"