1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. McDowell Co, WV; West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Declaration of Intention.
Julius Hamro; age 64; born 11 Feb 1876 in Takasci, Hungary; 5'5" tall; 145 lbs, brown eyes, brown
hair; dark complexion, miner; living at Berwind, WV; husband of Mary; born 4 Sep 1881 in Varsar,
Hungary; they married 25 May 1902 in Takasci, Hungary; Mary entered US on 27 Nov 1905 at New
York, NY ; Julius entered the US on 16 Feb 1904 at New York, NY from Libsic, Germany aboard the
SS Kroonland under the name of Gyula Hamra; father of 7 children (all listed with names, birth date
and place); signed 20 May 1940 at Welch, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve M. Hamro; age 20; born in Lynch, KY; single; living in Berwind, WV; married on 3 Jan 1944 in
Welch, WV; Agnes helen Gall; age 18; born in Lynch, KY; single; living in Berwind, WV; with consent
of Elizabeth Gall, mother of Agnes Helen Gall, and Mary Hamro, mother of Steve M. Hamro.
4. Kanawha Co, WV; Death Certificate #13358; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Milburn Hamro; age 30 yrs, 8 mons, 15 days; born 16 Feb 1924 in Lynch, KY; married;
SS#236-28-9243; living at Berwind, WV; son of Julias and Mary (Poczo) Hamro; died 4 Nov 1954 in
Charleston memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV; due to cerebro-vascular hemorrhage with
hypertension; and coarctation of aorata; buried 7 Nov 1954 in Woodlawn Memorial Park; informant
Mrs. Helen Gall Hamro.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 479; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve M. Hamro; age 20; born in Lynch, KY; single; living in Berwind, WV; married on 3 Jan 1944 in
Welch, WV; Agnes helen Gall; age 18; born in Lynch, KY; single; living in Berwind, WV; with consent
of Elizabeth Gall, mother of Agnes Helen Gall, and Mary Hamro, mother of Steve M. Hamro.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John and Elizabeth Pocs Gall"; Article; Page 147; submitted by Esther
Sebastian, Berwind, WV 24815.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
"THE WILLIAM EAST FAMILY
"William and Illona Hamro East of Coalwood
were married on 1/17/1977 in Tazewell, VA.
William and lllona have lived in Coalwood for
five years. Previously, they lived in Newhall.
"William is the son of Robert and Bessie
Dickerson East of Warriormines. He was born
12/28/1953 in Wise County, Virginia. He has
three brothers — Jay, Frank, and Thurston —
and two sisters — Lula and Louise (deceased).
"William and Illona have two children: Angela
Dawn, born 7/19/1978 in Bluefield and William
Robert, born 11/16/1979 in North Carolina.
lllona has three children by a previous mar-
riage. Their names are: Tammy Mytoynia, born
9/28/1971; Marsella Elizabeth, born
10/28/1972. and Tina Maria, born 1/28/1974.
All were born in Welch.
"William’s parents, the late Robert and Bessie
Dickerson East, lived for many years in War—
riormines. Bessie now lives in Detroit, Ml. The
East family has been in McDowell County for
about 50 years and originally came from
Coburn, Wise County, VA.
"lllona Hamro East, born 7/14/1952,
descends from a Hungarian background on
both sides of her family. Her paternal grandpar—
ents, Julius and Mary Pocza Hamro, were both
born in Hungary and came to the U.S. before
1920. Julius and Mary were married in Hun—
gary. Steve Hamro, Illona’s father, was born in
Lynch, Kentucky on 2/16/1924 and died on
11/4/1954 in Berwind. He is buried at Wood—
lawn Cemetery. Steve Hamro had three broth—
ers — Jim, John, and Joe — and three sisters
— Elizabeth, Helen, and Julia, Illona’s mother,
Helen Gall Hamro, was born on 4/20/1926 in
Lynch, Kentucky, and now lives in Keene
Mountain, VA.
"Illona’s maternal grandparents were John and
Elizabeth Pocs Gall of Recsk, County Hevesm-
egy, Hungary. John and Elizabeth were born and
married in Hungary, before coming to the U. S.
about 1912. John Gall was born in May, 1883,
and died at Berwind in June, 1944. Elizabeth
Pocs Gall was born in February, 1886. and died
at Berwlnd in April, 1972. They are buried at the
Hartwell Cemetery. After arriving in the U. S.,
John and Elizabeth Gall first lived in Perth
Amboy, NJ, before moving to Toledo, Lynch, KY,
and men finally to Berwind. They had five chil-
dren —— John, now living in Berwind; Alex, who
died in Africa during World War I; Steve, who
married Vivian Gillespie and lives in Tazewell;
Helen, lllona’s mother, and Esther, who married
Steve Sebastian and lives in Berwind.
"Illona has one brother — Steve Hamro —
who is married to Rhonda Perry. They have
two children — Steve and Chance. He was pre-
viously married to Regina Hale, and they had
two children — Sheri and Melanie. Submitted by:
Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824."
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 002542; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Archie East age 24; born 28 Dec 1953 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 71, Warriormines, WV; son of Robert and Bessie (Dickerson) East; married
on 17 Jan 1977 in Tazewell, VA; Illona Elizabeth Childress; maiden name Hamro; age 25; born in
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 55, Warriormines, WV;
daughter of Steve Milburn and Helen (Gall) Hamro.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 002542; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Archie East age 24; born 28 Dec 1953 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 71, Warriormines, WV; son of Robert and Bessie (Dickerson) East; married
on 17 Jan 1977 in Tazewell, VA; Illona Elizabeth Childress; maiden name Hamro; age 25; born in
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 55, Warriormines, WV;
daughter of Steve Milburn and Helen (Gall) Hamro.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rememberance; 22 Feb 2019.
"Illona Elizabeth Hamro East
Birth 14 Jul 1952
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Aug 2011 (aged 59)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated, Specifically: No Cemetery"Additional Information Posted:
"Illona Elizabeth East, age 59, of Baptist Valley, Virginia, passed away on August 10, 2011, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born July 14, 1952, in Welch, WV she was the daughter of Helen Gall Hamro of Richlands, VA and the late Steve Hamro. Illona called West Virginia her home most of her life. She loved to decorate, plant flowers, go for long car rides and play with her grandchildren. She was always there to listen or lend a hand if needed. She will be sadly missed by all. Preceded in death in addition to her father, her beloved Uncle John Gall. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, William Archie East. Illona will be sadly missed by her four daughters, Tammy and husband, Darrin Butcher of Mount Hope, WV; Marsella and husband, Jimmy Lippert, of Myrtle Beach, SC; Tina Johnson and Jason Zeigler of Oakdale, PA and Angela and husband, Jackie Stamper of Coalwood, WV. One son: William (Boo) and wife Bernice East of Goldsboro, NC. One brother: Steve Hamro of Grundy, VA. Illona will be missed by her 11 grandchildren: Elise and Austin Butcher; Emily and Lindsey Lippert; Jordan, Noah and Illana Johnson; Brady and Tanner Stamper; and Annabella and Abram East. Memorial services will be conducted, Tuesday at 12:00 noon, August 16, 2011 from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War, WV with Pastor Lawrence Hayes, officiating. Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated."
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 414B; Image 26 of 62; Household #217.
Listed as Carlyle Cline; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Phillip Cline.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #32556; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carlyle Cline; age 21 (sic, 18); born in Mingo Co, WV; single; no previous marriage: miner; living at
Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; son of Phil and Hattie (Murphy) Cline; married on 17 Nov 1951 in Grundy, VA;
Corine Marshall; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at Stacy,
Buchanan Co, VA; daughter of Ezra and Ollie (Salyers) Marshall.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #32556; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carlyle Cline; age 21 (sic, 18); born in Mingo Co, WV; single; no previous marriage: miner; living at
Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; son of Phil and Hattie (Murphy) Cline; married on 17 Nov 1951 in Grundy, VA;
Corine Marshall; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at Stacy,
Buchanan Co, VA; daughter of Ezra and Ollie (Salyers) Marshall.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #56.
Listed as Dixie Elkins, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Elkins.
2. Wirt Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 413; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Nutter; age 25; born and living in Creston, WV; son of Arthur and Mary Nutter; married
on 29 Nov 1949 in Elizabeth, WV; Dixie Elkins; age 21; born in Cyclone, WV; living at
Creston, WV; daughter of John and Amalura Elkins.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920; Page
196B; Image 4 of 16; Family #30/30.
Listed as Inez E. Osborne; age 30 mons; born in WV; in household of father, David J. Osborne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 227A; Image 67
of 75; Family #588/605
Listed as Edith Osburn; age 15; born in WV; single; in household of father, David J. Osborne.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nathaniel William Anderson
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1919
Marriage Registration Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 May 1940
Marriage Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: George Woodson Anderson
Mother: Hattie Brown
Spouse: Evelyn Vivian Coates "
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nathaniel William Anderson
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 38
Birth Date: abt 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Apr 1956
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Father: George Woodson Anderson
Mother: Hattie Belle Louise Brown
Spouse: Ethel Louise Eaton "Additional Information Posted:
School Principal, living at Main St, Amherst, VA
3. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nathaniel William Anderson
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Divorce Age: 56
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1918
Marriage Date: 1 Apr 1956
Divorce Date: 12 Dec 1974
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Ethel Louise Eaton
Number of Children: 0"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nathaniel William Anderson
[Nathaniel W Anderson]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1918
Birth Place: Coalwood, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Feb 1993
Father: George W Anderson
Mother: Hattie Brown
SSN: 224161553
Notes: Jun 1938: Name listed as NATHANIEL WILLIAM ANDERSON;
05 Mar 1993: Name listed as NATHANIEL W ANDERSON"
5. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nathaniel William Anderson
Death Date: 25 Feb 1993
Death Place: Salem, Virginia, USA"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn Vivian Coates
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1921
Marriage Registration Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 May 1940
Marriage Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: George Washington Coates
Mother: Anna Moore
Spouse: Nathaniel William Anderson "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Evelyn Coates Anderson
[Evelyn V Jenkins]
[Evelyn Jenkins]
[Evelyn Coates Coates]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1921
Birth Place: Bluefield, West Virginia
[Bluefield ME??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Mar 2002
Father: George W Coates
Mother: Anna C Moore
SSN: 234448321
Notes: Oct 1946: Name listed as EVELYN COATES ANDERSON;
11 Dec 1975: Name listed as EVELYN V JENKINS;
10 May 1996: Name listed as EVELYN VIVIAN JENKINS"