1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page
252A; Image 12 of 26; Family #182/186.
Listed as Clarence Bradley; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Thomas Bradley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Bradley; age 21; born in Russell Co, KY; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Henry and
Mattie; married on 2 Dec 1929 at Welch, WV; Edna Cantrel; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
daughter of Henry and Clara.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 79B;
Image 30 of 47; Family #261/264.
Listed as Clarence Bradley; age 21; born in KY; married at 21; engineer in power house, head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Clarence Bradley; age 29; born in KY; married; 7th grade education; lived in Davy, WV on 1 Apr 1935;
section boss in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Hurley; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 130B;
Image 4 of 60; Family #34/34.
Listed as Lula E, Cantrell; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Henry W. Cantrell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Bradley; age 21; born in Russell Co, KY; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Henry and
Mattie; married on 2 Dec 1929 at Welch, WV; Edna Cantrel; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
daughter of Henry and Clara.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 79B;
Image 30 of 47; Family #261/264.
Listed as Edna Bradley; age 16; born in VA; married at 16; in household of husband, Clarence Bradley.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Edna Bradley; age 26; born in VA; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Davy, WV on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Clarence Bradley.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Helen Bradley; age 9; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in Davy, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clarence Bradley.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Doris Bradley; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in Davy, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clarence Bradley.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Kenneth Bradley; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in Davy, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Clarence Bradley.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page728B; Household #145.
Listed as Patsy Bradley; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence Bradley.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Abraham Lincoln Christian
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1924
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Otter Branch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 26 Dec 1942
Registration Place: Otter Branch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: N And W Railway Co
Weight: 145
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Carl Christian
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Abraham Lincoln Christian Self (Head)
Carl Christian Father"
2 McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Lincoln Christian; age 21; born in Berwind, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 29 Sep 1945
in Avomdale, WV at home of Thomas F. Addair, minister; Marie Adair; age 17; born in Caretta, WV;
single; living in Avondale, WV; with consent of Moses Adair, father of Marie Adair.
3 McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Abraham Lincoln Christian; age 29; born in Berwind, WV; divorced; living at Box 647, Iaeger, WV.
married on 30 Nov 1954 in Iaeger, WV; Hazel Horn; age 21; born in Lex, WV; single; living at
Rockridge, WV.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Abraham Lincoln Christian
[Abraham L Christian]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1924
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
[Berwind|]
Death Date: 17 Feb 1997
Claim Date: 28 Jul 1971
Father: John H Christian
Mother: Nancy Mullins
SSN: 236289713
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Abraham L Christian
Notes: 19 Jun 1991: Name listed as ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHRISTIAN;
27 Jul 1971: Name listed as ABRAHAM L CHRISTIAN"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by tyFlowers; 11 Apr 2014.
" Abraham Christian
Birth 13 Dec 1924
Death 17 Feb 1997 (aged 72)
Burial
Horn Cemetery on Brushy Fork Ridge
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127787353"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Lincoln Christian; age 21; born in Berwind, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 29 Sep 1945
in Avomdale, WV at home of Thomas F. Addair, minister; Marie Adair; age 17; born in Caretta, WV;
single; living in Avondale, WV; with consent of Moses Adair, father of Marie Adair.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Kenneth M. and Jane Bishop Gentry and Family"; Article; Page 149;
submitted by Kenneth M. Gentry, HCR 65, Box 43, Davy, WV 24829.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Lincoln W. Bishop" article, Page 99.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Kenneth M. and Jane Bishop Gentry and Family"; Article; Page 149;
submitted by Kenneth M. Gentry, HCR 65, Box 43, Davy, WV 24829.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The Norton Children"; Article;
Page 214; submitted by Anita Norton Hughes, Sunbury, OH.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jane Anne Gentry, age 70, of Davy, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Roanoke, VA. She was born on September 15, 1952, to Lincoln and Audrey Norton Bishop in Welch, West Virginia."Jane was a loving and caring individual, with her ultimate love being caring for children from her home, where she provided unconditional love. She was an active member of the Davy First Church of God, serving as a Sunday school teacher, secretary, song leader, choir director, and youth leader. Jane was also a proud graduate of Welch High School, Class of 1970. Throughout her career, she worked for the McDowell County Board of Education and the United States Postal Service.
"Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln and Audrey Norton Bishop.
"Jane is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Kenneth Gentry, who was by her side until the end. She is also survived by her devoted son, Kenneth Dewayne Gentry, and his wife Brenda of Davy, WV, and her daughter, Anne Marie Gentry-Vance, and her husband John (Andy) of Davy, WV. Jane leaves behind her siblings, Lincoln Bishop and his wife Diane of Browns Summit, NC, Elaine Gentry and her husband Bob of Cool Ridge, WV, and David Bishop and his wife Kim of Asco, WV.
"Jane's memory will be forever cherished by her grandchildren: Destiny Muncy and husband JW of Front Royal, VA, Jillian Marie Gentry, and Chase Lincoln Anderson Vance. Step Grandchildren: Dakota McPeak, Kelly McPeak, and Brittany McPeak. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Grhayian Alexander Muncy, Kenzleigh Jane Muncy, Alec Crew Muncy, and Aubrey Laine Muncy and Addison McPeak. Additionally, Jane leaves behind several nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart including Tiffany Bailey and husband Ryan, Brandon Gentry and wife Christi, Lindsey Adame and husband Kristopher. Great Nieces and Nephews who referred to her as Mamaw Jane: Laken Gentry, Jaydon Miller, Cruz, Nadia, Gwendolyn, Knox, and Camilla Bailey, Rozalyn, Melania, and Maxton Adame.
"Her warm and loving presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, August 14, 2023, at 12 noon with Bro. Roy Williams and Bro. Rick Walker officiating at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV Friends may visit with the family Monday, August 14, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time of services. The burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
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; "The Liddles in McDowell Co";
Article; Page 188; submitted by Robert B. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Robert Jckson Liddle";
Article; Page 190; submitted by Gerald E. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10914; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert J. Liddle; age 78; born in Wythe Co, VA; married; son of William Liddle and _______; both
born in England; died 20 Sep 1922 at Worth, WV; due to apoplexy; buried 21 Sep 1922 at Crumpler,
WV
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; "Robert Jckson Liddle";
Article; Page 190; submitted by Gerald E. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
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; "Robert Jckson Liddle";
Article; Page 190; submitted by Gerald E. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 26 Apr 1940;
Page 1211B; Image 60 of 133; Household #579.
Listed as Robert Anglin; age 21; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; tippleman for coal mine; in household of mother-in-law, Alliefair Spears Mills, with wife,
Opal Mills Anglin..
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 6 Apr 1930; Page 228A; Image
70 of 75; Family #18/19.
Listed as Opal Mills; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John Mills.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 26 Apr 1940;
Page 1211B; Image 60 of 133; Household #579.
Listed as Opal M. Anglin; age 19; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Alliefair Spears Mills, with husband, Robert Anglin.