1. 1940 Census, New York; Bronx, NY City; E.D. 3-1263A; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 15705B; Image 14
of 30; Household #174.
Listed as Mathew Collins; age 40; born in Austria; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; superintendent of apartment house; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, New York; Bronx, NY City; E.D. 3-1263A; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 15705B; Image 14
of 30; Household #174.
Listed as Ann Collins; age 33; born in PA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Mathew J. Collins.
1. 1940 Census, New York; Bronx, NY City; E.D. 3-1263A; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 15705B; Image 14
of 30; Household #174.
Listed as Mathew Collins; age 17; born in WV; 3 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Mathew J. Collins.
1. 1940 Census, New York; Bronx, NY City; E.D. 3-1263A; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 15705B; Image 14
of 30; Household #174.
Listed as Albert Collins; age 15; born in WV; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Mathew J. Collins.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Albert Collins
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1924
Death Date: 16 Jan 1996
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 207168779
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Oct 1942
Release Date 1: 20 Mar 1946
Branch 2: NAVY
Enlistment Date 2: 16 Nov 1950
Release Date 2: 11 Mar 1952"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Albert Nicholas Collins
[Albert Collins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1924
Birth Place: Gary Mac Dol, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Jan 1996
Father: Matthew Collins
Mother: Anne Lukart
SSN: 207168779
Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as ALBERT NICHOLAS COLLINS;
19 Jan 1996: Name listed as ALBERT COLLINS"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Albert Collins
SSN: 207-16-8779
Last Residence:
07003 Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA
BORN: 6 Dec 1924
Died: 16 Jan 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by T.V.F.T.H.; 30 jun 2012.
" Albert N. Collins
Birth unknown
Death Jan 1996
Burial
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
Billy Gene Waddell; age 20; born at Raysal, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 12 Apr
1960 at Welch, WV; Patricia Kaye Shelton; age 18; born in Jolo, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; with
consent of Thomas Theodore and Ethel Frances Waddell, parents of Billy Gene Waddell; and
Dorothy Stinson; mother of Patricia Kaye Shelton; father deceased.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Joel Cannaday; 11 Aug 2014.
" Billy Gene Waddell
Birth 14 Dec 1939
West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Aug 2014 (aged 74)
Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial Gross-Tiller Family Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134226574"Additional Information Posted:
"Billy G. Waddell
December 14, 1939 - August 10, 2014
Billy Gene Waddell, 74, of Bassett passed away Sunday August 10, 2014 at his home. He was a native of Bradshaw, WV where he was born on December 14, 1939 to the late Theadore T. Waddell and the late Ethel Robinson Waddell. Billy was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Kay Waddell and brother Thomas Waddell."He proudly served in the United States Army, seeing active duty in the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. He is survived by two sons and daughters – in – law Mark and Julie Waddell of Ridgeway and Brian and Dana Waddell of Martinsville.
"In addition he is survived by one sister Penny Gross and one brother, John H. Waddell both of whom reside in North Carolina. Also surviving six grandchildren Stephanie W. Lewis (Lee), Corey Waddell, Kasey Waddell, Audrey R. Lambert (Chris), Madeline Rorrabeck and Scott Waddell, in addition to three great granddaughters; Roxie and Nova Lambert and Charlee Ruth Lewis.
"He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Bassett. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made to the “Tent Ministry" at 8911 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, VA. 24055 Visitation will be Tuesday August 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with a funeral service to follow at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Ron Peal officiating. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday August 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gross/Tiller family cemetery, on Dry Branch Road off Rt. 83 in Bradshaw, WV with Rev. Charlie Dean Barker officiating.
"Online condolences may be made at www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the family of Billy Gene Waddell. [Funeral Home announcement]"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
Billy Gene Waddell; age 20; born at Raysal, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 12 Apr
1960 at Welch, WV; Patricia Kaye Shelton; age 18; born in Jolo, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; with
consent of Thomas Theodore and Ethel Frances Waddell, parents of Billy Gene Waddell; and
Dorothy Stinson; mother of Patricia Kaye Shelton; father deceased.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Kaye Shelton [Patricia Kaye Waddell] [Patricia Waddell]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jul 1941
Birth Place: Bradshaw McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Apr 2004
Mother:
Dorothy L Shelton
SSN: 236666577
Notes: Dec 1959: Name listed as PATRICIA KAYE SHELTON;
Oct 1963: Name listed as PATRICIA KAYE WADDELL;
23 Apr 2004: Name listed as PATRICIA K WADDELL"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Joel Cannaday; 11 Aug 2014.
" Patricia Kay Stinson Waddell
Birth 6 Jul 1941
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Apr 2004 (aged 62)
Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134226882"Additional Information Posted:
"Patricia K. Waddell
Died Thursday, April 8, 2004
Apr 9, 2004Patricia Kay Waddell, 62, of 97 Janell St., Bassett, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at her home.
She was born July 6, 1941, in Bradshaw, W.Va., to Earl Stinson and Dorothy Shelton Stinson, both deceased."She had worked as a LPN at Franklin County Healthcare, and she was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
"Surviving are her husband, Billy Gene Waddell of the home; two sons, Mark Waddell and Brian Waddell, both of Martinsville; two brothers, Fred Stinson of Bartley, W.Va. and Billy Stinson of Bellingham, Wash.; two sisters, Thelma Wiley of Clairmont, GA., and Karen Collins of Nashville, Tenn.; a half brother, James Payne Jr. of Hollywood, MD.; and seven grandchildren.
"Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church and at other times the family will receive friends at the home.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Revs. Douglas Ramsey and John Schelley officiating. Burial will be in the Tom Sparks Cemetery in Jolo, W.Va."Bassett Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. [MB]"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Lawrence Williams
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1925
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Gary, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 22 Feb 1943
Registration Place: Gary, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 156
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: R H Williams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Lawrence Williams Self (Head)
R H Williams Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 69; WV Archives Web Site.
George L. Williams; age 21; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 27 Nov 1946 at Welch,
WV; Learlia Rakes; age 19; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Agnes Rakes, mother of Learlia Rakes.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 014965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George L. Williams; age 52; born 22 Feb 1925 in Gary, WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr
HS education; living at 317 4th N St, Princeton, WV; son of Robert H. and Nancy (Horton) Williams;
married on 4 Apr 1977 in Ruccell Co, VA; Clara E. Brewster, maiden name Hoops; age 38; born
16 Jun 1938 in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs, HS education; living at 317
4th N St, Princeton, WV; daughter of Sam and Laura (Lewis) Hoops.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Williams
SSN: 235-30-8082
Last Residence:
24605 Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Born: 22 Feb 1925
Died: Apr 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 014965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George L. Williams; age 52; born 22 Feb 1925 in Gary, WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr
HS education; living at 317 4th N St, Princeton, WV; son of Robert H. and Nancy (Horton) Williams;
married on 4 Apr 1977 in Ruccell Co, VA; Clara E. Brewster, maiden name Hoops; age 38; born
16 Jun 1938 in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs, HS education; living at 317
4th N St, Princeton, WV; daughter of Sam and Laura (Lewis) Hoops.
1. 1920 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 156A; Image 13 of
19; Family #101/101.
Listed as Truman Chaffins; age 8; born in KY; in household of father, Henry C. Chaffin.
2. 1930 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 54B; Image 52 of 60;
Family #433/436.
Listed as Truman Chaffins; age 16; in KY; single; in household of father, Henry C. Chaffin.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Dennis Queen; 8 Mar 2010.
" Truman Chaffin
Birth 26 Dec 1912
Kentucky, USA
Death 1990 (aged 77–78)
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon, Lorain County, Ohio, USA "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Dennis Queen; 8 Mar 2010.
" Viola Evans Chaffin
Birth 29 Jul 1916
West Virginia, USA
Death 19 May 1986 (aged 69)
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon, Lorain County, Ohio, USA "
1. 1880 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; taken 3 Jun 1880; Page 63D; Image 4 of 30;
Family #35/38.
Listed as John Nelson; age 53; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; taken 3 Jun 1880; Page 63D; Image 4 of 30;
Family #35/38.
Listed as Mary J. Nelson; age 28; born in NC; married; in household of husband, John Nelson.
1. 1880 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; taken 3 Jun 1880; Page 63D; Image 4 of 30;
Family #35/38.
Listed as Sarilda Nelson; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, John Nelson.
1. 1880 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; taken 3 Jun 1880; Page 63D; Image 4 of 30;
Family #35/38.
Listed as James Nelson; age 2; born in NC; in household of father, John Nelson.
1. 1880 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Mulberry Township; taken 3 Jun 1880; Page 63D; Image 4 of 30;
Family #35/38.
Listed as Eliza Nelson; age 1; born in NC; in household of father, John Nelson.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #13187; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank James Bowman; age 27; born in Redding, PA; divorced; one previous marriage; US Army;
stationed at Fort Myer, VA; son of James Albert and Frances E. (Trickle) Bowman; married on 2 May
1959 at Lebanon, VA; Melba Jean McCormick; age 19; born in Warriormine, WV; single; clerk; living at
Berwind, WV; daughter of William and Mona (Hagy) McCormick.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #13187; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank James Bowman; age 27; born in Redding, PA; divorced; one previous marriage; US Army;
stationed at Fort Myer, VA; son of James Albert and Frances E. (Trickle) Bowman; married on 2 May
1959 at Lebanon, VA; Melba Jean McCormick; age 19; born in Warriormine, WV; single; clerk; living at
Berwind, WV; daughter of William and Mona (Hagy) McCormick.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
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; "William Harold And Mona Hagy
McCormick"; article; Page 200; submitted by Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch. PO Box 163,
Warriormine, WV 24894.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.