1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Estil Eugene Auvil; age 20; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 Jul 1955 at Iaeger,
WV; Joan Hicks; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Charlie and
Magdalene Auvil, parents of Estil Eugene Auvil; and Arthur and Nanny BelleHicks, parents of Joan
Hicks.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Emi Hatcher; 3 Sep 2022.
" Estel Eugene Auvil
Birth 30 Mar 1935
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Oct 1987 (aged 52)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Auvil Family Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 243206554"Additional Information Posted:
"Estel Eugene Auvil, 52, of Iaeger, was dead on arrival Tuesday in a Welch hospital."Born in Iaeger, he was the son of Magdaline Johnson Auvil of Brooksville, Fla., and the late Charlie Auvil. He was employed by the McDowell Board of Education as chief bus driver for the Iaeger area. He was a former member of the UMWA local union 8783 and was of the Baptist faith.
"He was preceded in death by one daughter, Velvet Ann Auvil and brother, Benigamin Auvil.
"Survivors: wife, Joan Hick Auvil of the home; sons, Michael Auvil and Allen Auvil, both of Iaeger; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kitty) Coleman of Iaeger and Miss Nancy Lynn Auvil of the home; brother, Merl Auvil of Halifax, Penn.; sisters, Iris Akins, Brenda Auvil and Nina Mock, all of Brooksville, Fla.; four grandchildren.
"The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday from the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger with Pastor Alton Richardson and Rev. Earnest Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in the Auvil Family Cemetery in Coon Branch near Iaeger.
"Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Iaeger."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Estil Eugene Auvil; age 20; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 Jul 1955 at Iaeger, WV;
Joan Hicks; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Charlie and
Magdalene Auvil, parents of Estil Eugene Auvil; and Arthur and Nanny BelleHicks, parents of Joan
Hicks.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Emi Hatcher; 3 Sep 2022.
"Joan Hicks Auvil
Birth 26 Aug 1934
West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Nov 2001 (aged 67)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Auvil Family Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 243206558"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Ignats Mark Pulakis; age 24; born 19 Jun 1941 in Elbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 64, Elbert, WV; son of Ignac and Mary (Elitchko) Pulakis; married on 2 Oct 1965 in Welch, WV;
Lana Sue Nix; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 288, Welch,
WV; daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (Johnson) Nix; with consent of Mrs. Gertrude Nix, mother of
Lana Sue Nix, father deceased.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Lona Sue Nix; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Raymond R, Nix.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 442; WV Archives Web Site.
Ignats Mark Pulakis; age 24; born 19 Jun 1941 in Elbert, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 64, Elbert, WV; son of Ignac and Mary (Elitchko) Pulakis; married on 2 Oct 1965 in Welch, WV;
Lana Sue Nix; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 288, Welch,
WV; daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (Johnson) Nix; with consent of Mrs. Gertrude Nix, mother of
Lana Sue Nix, father deceased.
Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Hensdill
1. "The Frankfort Index"; Frankfort, KA; 26 Aug 1976; Page 5; Newspapers.com Website.
"MULLINS-HENSDILL VOWS"
"Mr. and Mrs. George Mullins of Iaeger, West Virginia announce the wedding of their daughter, Kathy, to Ronnie Hensdill, also of Iaeger which took place Friday, July 30."Kathy is the granddaughter of Mrs. Erma Benteman, Frankfort, Kansas and the late Fritz Benteman and Mr. and Mrs. Sol Mullins of Iaeger, West Virginia.
"Kathy is the daughter of the former Martha Benteman.
"Mr. and Mrs. George Benteman of Topeka were among those attending the wedding of his niece."
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald Edward Hensdill [Ronald E Hensdill]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1952
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia [Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 12 Sep 1992
SSN: 232888342
Death Certificate Number: 721
Notes: May 1969: Name listed as RONALD EDWARD HENSDILL;
03 Nov 1992: Name listed as RONALD E HENSDILL"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 7 Apr 2019.
" Ronald Edward Hensdill
Birth 22 Jul 1952
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Sep 1992 (aged 40)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198170492"Additional Information Posted:
"Ronald Edward Hensdill, 40, of Iaeger, died Saturday. Born in Iaeger, he was a son of Dorothy Oyler Hensdill of Iaeger and the late Louie Hensdill."He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Hensdill.
"Additional survivor: daughter, Laura Beth Hensdill of Iaeger.
"The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger with the Rev. Charles Reed, the Rev. Alvie Lilly and the Rev. Gene Harmon officiating. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home.".
1. "The Frankfort Index"; Frankfort, KA; 26 Aug 1976; Page 5; Newspapers.com Website.
"MULLINS-HENSDILL VOWS"
"Mr. and Mrs. George Mullins of Iaeger, West Virginia announce the wedding of their daughter, Kathy, to Ronnie Hensdill, also of Iaeger which took place Friday, July 30."Kathy is the granddaughter of Mrs. Erma Benteman, Frankfort, Kansas and the late Fritz Benteman and Mr. and Mrs. Sol Mullins of Iaeger, West Virginia.
"Kathy is the daughter of the former Martha Benteman.
"Mr. and Mrs. George Benteman of Topeka were among those attending the wedding of his niece."
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-035995; Ancestry.com Website.
Zink Bailey, Jr; age 33; born 18 Jun 1957 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 10th grade
education; living at HCR 60, Box 67, Mohawk, WV; son of Zink and Myrtle Marie (Workman) Bailey;
married on 6 Jul 1990 in Grundy, VA; Katherine Ann Hensdill; maiden name, Mullins; age 30; born
29 Jul 1959 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 10th grade education; living at Box 485,
Iaeger, WV; daughter of George William and Martha Ann (Benteman) Millins.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Cathy A Bailey
Also Known As Katherine A Bailey
2nd Also Known As Name Kathy A Bailey
3rd Also Known As Name Kathy A Hensdill
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Jul 1959...""...Address Gary Pinch Back
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address 512 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address RR 52
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1989-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Zink J Bailey Jr..."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #29.
Listed Tommy J. Harrison; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Waddle E. Harrison.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #37709; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Thomas Harrison; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; welding
laborer; living in Bradshaw, WV; son of Elby Weddle and Sadie (Mullins) Harrison; married on 23
Nov 1964 in Grundy, VA; Norma Jean Collins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; housework; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Louis Hassell and Cleo (Kennedy) Collins.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 007719; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Thomas Harrison; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; US
Army; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Elby Weddle and Sadie (Mullins) Harrison; married on 2 Mar
1968 in Grundy, VA; Norma jean Harriso, maiden name Collins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; unemployed; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Louis Hassel and
Cleo (Kennedy) Collins.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 007874; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Thomas Harrison; age 24; born 10 Sep 1945 in WV; divorced; this his 3rd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 217, Bradshaw, WV; son of Elby Weddle and Sadie (Mullins) Harrison;
married on 14 Mar 1970 in Grundy, VA; Peggy Carol Keene, maiden name Mullins; age 20; born
28 Aug 1949 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Jolo, WV;
daughter of Sidney Claude and Sidney Ora (Hagerman) Mullins.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Margaret Harrison, daughter,
Box 543, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "McDowell County, WV Heritage...", Louis and Cleo Kennedy Collins article,
page 124.
Cleo Kennedy was born on Oozley Branch, near Bradshaw, WV. She married Louis
Hassel Collins on 3 Jul 1836. They had three children: Joetta Collins
(married ______Hooker), Landon (married Waima Coleman, daughter of J.R. and
Lucille Coleman), and Norma (married ______Harrison).
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Landon Collins"; article; submitted by Landon Collins; 108 Peach Orchard Lane,
Winchester, VA 22602.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #37709; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Thomas Harrison; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; welding
laborer; living in Bradshaw, WV; son of Elby Weddle and Sadie (Mullins) Harrison; married on 23
Nov 1964 in Grundy, VA; Norma Jean Collins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; housework; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Louis Hassell and Cleo (Kennedy) Collins.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 007719; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Thomas Harrison; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; US
Army; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Elby Weddle and Sadie (Mullins) Harrison; married on 2 Mar
1968 in Grundy, VA; Norma jean Harriso, maiden name Collins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; unemployed; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Louis Hassel and
Cleo (Kennedy) Collins.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joetta Collins and Dewey
Edmond Hooker"; Article; Page 172; submitted by Joetta Collins Hooker, 10144 Hooker Heights,
King George, VA 22485.
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; "Joetta Collins and Dewey
Edmond Hooker"; Article; Page 172; submitted by Joetta Collins Hooker, 10144 Hooker Heights,
King George, VA 22485.
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bery F Williford
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1882
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1906
Marriage Place: Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Dora Overby
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 18
Event Type: Marriage"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SWF; 25 Feb 2009.
" Benjamin Franklin Williford
Birth 31 Jul 1881
Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Death 12 Jan 1960 (aged 78)
Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Plot East Lawn, Lot 148, Space 2
Memorial ID 34196996"
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bery F Williford
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1882
Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1906
Marriage Place: Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Spouse:
Dora Overby
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 18
Event Type: Marriage"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SWF; 25 Feb 2009.
" Dora Ahwilda Overby Williford
Birth 11 Sep 1888
East Bend, Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Death 12 Oct 1952 (aged 64)
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Plot East Lawn, Lot 148, Space 1
Memorial ID 34197018"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Bellew; age 22; born in Pedro, OH; single; living at Asco, WV; married on 15 Mar
1947 at Twin Branch, WV; Dana Frances Hall; age 16; born and living in Davy, WV; single; with
consent of Lula Hall, mother of Dana Frances Hall.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Edward Bellew
[Charles E Bellew]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1924
Birth Place: Pedro Lawren, Ohio
Death Date: 8 Nov 2004
Father: Howard Bellew
Mother: Mary E Wilson
SSN: 232442124
Notes: Nov 1945: Name listed as CHARLES EDWARD BELLEW; 23 Nov 2004: Name listed as CHARLES E BELLEW"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 87B; Iamge
45 of 47; Family #55/93.
Listed as Frances Hall; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page
535B; Image 9 of 57; Household #83.
Listed as Frances D. Hall; age 10; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis M. Hall.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Bellew; age 22; born in Pedro, OH; single; living at Asco, WV; married on 15 Mar
1947 at Twin Branch, WV; Dana Frances Hall; age 16; born and living in Davy, WV; single; with
consent of Lula Hall, mother of Dana Frances Hall.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Dana Hall [Frances Dana Bellew] [Frances Bellew]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1929
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia [Davy McDow C??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Aug 1992
Father:
Lewis Hall
Mother:
Lula Hill
SSN: 232440078
Notes: Sep 1945: Name listed as FRANCES DANA HALL;
Dec 1960: Name listed as FRANCES DANA BELLEW;
28 Aug 1992: Name listed as FRANCES D BELLEW "
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Murphy; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living at Williamson, WV;
son of Lon and Sallie Murphy; married on 10 Jan 1924 at Williamson, WV; Jane Curry; age 20;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living in Williamson, WV; daughter of Floyd and Sarah Curry.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Jesse Murphy; born 25 Nov 1900; died 15 jan 1996; buried here; headstone photo shown; "ASLEEP
IN JESUS".
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie Murphy; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living at Williamson, WV;
son of Lon and Sallie Murphy; married on 10 Jan 1924 at Williamson, WV; Jane Curry; age 20;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living in Williamson, WV; daughter of Floyd and Sarah Curry.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 009036; WV Archives Web Site.
Jane Murphy; age 65; born 12 May 1903 in WV' married; wife of Jess Murphy; housewife; living at
Iaeger, WV; daughter of Floyd and Lucinda (Farley) Curry; died 26 May 1968 in Stevens Clinic,
Welch, WV; due to cerebral thrombosis with arteriosclerotic heart disease and diabetes mellitus;
buried 29 May 1968 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Jess Murphy.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Jane C. Murphy; born 12 May 1903; died 26 May 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown; "ASLEEP
IN JESUS".
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Ted Goss Murphy; born 25 May 1929; died 6 Oct 1956; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown; "AND IF GOD CHOOSE I SHALL BUT LOVE THEE BETTER AFTER DEATH"; "WEST VIRGINIA * CPL
US MARINE CORPS RES * KOREA".