1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Elbert; E.D. 24-5; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 101B;
Image 44 0f 70; Household #321.
Listed as Harry Switch; age 15; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mary T. Switch.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 304; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Switch; age 24; born at Eckman, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; married on 36 June 1949
at Marys Creek Catholic Church, Elkhorn, McDowell Co, WV; Anna Hornick; age 20; born and living
at Elbert, WV; single; with consent of Mary Hornick, mother of Anna Hornick.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harry Switch, 94, of Welch WV, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Westwood Rehabilitation Center, Bluefield VA. Born September 26, 1924 in Eckman WV, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Tydaschuk Switch.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and one of the last veterans of WWII in Welch; serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theater; Okinawa, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was retired from U.S. Steel Mining Operations at the Gary Preparation Plant as shift foreman and at Pinnacle Preparation Plant as Superintendent; retiring in 1982. He was actively involved in the community as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6180 of Welch WV; and a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly of Princeton WV. He was a member of the American Legion Post 38 Gary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 8413, and the Disabled American Veterans chapter 56 of WV. He was a member of St Peter Catholic Church and a resident of Welch for fifty-eight years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Welch Gas Co-Op
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, one daughter, Sharon Blackburn, sisters, Anne Beront, Ethel Dillon, Julia Herring, Stella Lambert, brothers, Frank Perfin, Lee Switch, John Switch, Mike Switch, Steve Switch, Paul Switch. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 69 years Anna Hornick Switch, of the home, three daughters, Mary C. Cook and husband Carl of Narrows VA, Barbara Baker and husband Sam of Princeton WV, Judy Inscore and husband Jackie of Clayton N.C., one son in law, W. Douglas Blackburn Jr of Richmond VA., six grandchildren, W.D. Blackburn III, Kelly Charles, Denise Carvalho, William Larry Lockhart Jr, Benjamin Baker and Madalyn Grose, great grandchildren, Victoria, Brittany Hannah, Maksim, Abigail, Mateus, and Baker; and a host of nieces and nephews. Our Family would like to thank his special caregivers that loved him dearly, Wilma Johnston and Paula Burnoski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton, with Father Greg Lyttle celebrant.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton WV. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell WV; where Military Grave Side Rights will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger, WV. Ben Baker, W. Larry Lockhart, Doug Blackburn III, Sam Baker, Jackie Inscore, Garin Grose, Stanley Roberts, Benito Aguirre, will serve as pallbearers; Honorary Pallbearers will be Carl Cook. ..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 5A;
Image 9 of 53; Family #82/85.
Listed as Mae Amburn; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Charles Amburn.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
W, M. Woods; age 25; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living at Capels, WV; son of Ernest and
Rebecca; married on 1 May 1926 at Havaco, WV; May Ambern; age 17; born in Wythe Co, VA; single;
daughter of Charles and May (sic, Anna).
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Harry Allen; age 9; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father Andy H. Allen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 8; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Franklin Allen; age 28; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Box 81, Mohawk, WV; married
on 22 dec 1958 at Panther, WV; Bird Osborne; age 29; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single;.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry Franklin Allen
[Harry F Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1930
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Apr 2005
Father: Andy H Allen
Mother: Louise Prater
SSN: 236463005
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: May 1948: Name listed as HARRY FRANKLIN ALLEN;
22 Apr 2005: Name listed as HARRY F ALLEN"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry F. Allen
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 4 Aug 1930
Died: 16 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 8; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Franklin Allen; age 28; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Box 81, Mohawk, WV; married
on 22 dec 1958 at Panther, WV; Bird Osborne; age 29; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single;.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Elbert Allen; age 23; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Gilbert, WV; married on 4 Oct 1954
at Northfork, WV; Norma Dell Brown; age 21; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glen Elbert Allen
[Glen E Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1930
Birth Place: Hull, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 May 1995
Father: Ed Allen
Mother: Octava Collins
SSN: 234448921
Notes: Dec 1946: Name listed as GLEN ELBERT ALLEN;
28 Jul 1995: Name listed as GLEN E ALLEN"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glen Allen
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1930
Death Date: 26 May 1995
SSN: 234448921
Branch 1: AF
Enlistment Date 1: 22 Jul 1948
Release Date 1: 10 Oct 1952
Enlistment Date 2: 6 Mar 1953
Release Date 2: 30 Sep 1969"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glen E. Allen
SSN: 234-44-8921
Last Residence:
20317 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
BORN: 12 Oct 1931
Died: 26 May 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glen E Allen
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1930
Death Date: 26 May 1995
Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Elbert Allen; age 23; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Gilbert, WV; married on 4 Oct 1954
at Northfork, WV; Norma Dell Brown; age 21; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living in Maybeury, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 132B,
Family #178.
Listed as Ernest P. Church, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jesse P. Church.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site; submitted by Jacquelyn J. Sorby; updated 9 Nov 2005.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Keystone, taken on 27/28 Jan 1920, Page
194B, Family #457.
Listed as Earnest Church, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Jesse P. Church.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 134; WV Archives Website.
Ernest Church; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; saw mill worker; living at Kimball, WV; son of
J.P. and Manda Church; married on 15 Dec 1925 at Kimball, WV; Bina Smith; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of J.H. and Eda Smith.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Keystone; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 194A;
Family #453/577.
Listed as Vina Smith; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Smith.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 134; WV Archives Website.
Ernest Church; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; saw mill worker; living at Kimball, WV; son of
J.P. and Manda Church; married on 15 Dec 1925 at Kimball, WV; Bina Smith; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of J.H. and Eda Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
T.G. Harman; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at War, WV; son of J.E. and
Hannah; married on 19 Feb 1908 at Rife, WV; Rebecca Blankenship; age 16; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of ____& Mary.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 22/23 Jan 1910; Page 169B: Image
10 of 41; Family #86/86.
Listed as Rebecca J. Harman; age 18; born in VA; married once for 2 yrs; 1 child, 1 living;
in household of husband, Troy G. Harman.
3. E-mails dated 30 and 31 Dec 2010 from grandson, Danny, and granddaughter-in-law, Karen, Harman.
Supplied information on Troy, Rebecca and Frazier Brown Harman.
Rebecca remarried after Troy's death and moved to TX.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen Harman; 12 Jan 2015.
" Rebecca Jane Blankenship Harman Richardson Cross
Birth 13 May 1892
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 10 Dec 1971 (aged 79)
Taft, San Patricio County, Texas, USA
Burial
Taft Memorial Park
Taft, San Patricio County, Texas, USA
Memorial ID 141243995"Additional Information Posted;
"Parents: Rufus Allen and Mary Elizabeth Whitt Blankenship
First married to Troy Grat Harman.
Second to Charles Richardson
Third to Cross.
Two sons by Troy- Lewis Bennett Harman and Frazier Brown Harman.
Six children by Richardson-Vivian, Charles Jr., Elmer, Carl, Calvin, Mildred"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 21 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Philip Patrick Lucion II, 55, of Welch, WV went to be with the Lord Friday, July 16 at a Charleston Hospital."He was born April 12, 1966 in Welch, WV. He was the son of Philip Patrick Lucion and Sandra Stanley.
Philip was a resident of Welch for the past 32 years. He was of the Holiness Faith. He was a friend to all. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Philip was a logger by trade. He loved the Lord and he loved his 4 fur babies."He was also proceeded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Tami Lucion.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Joyce Lucion, of the home. 1 daughter, Brittany Thompson & Aaron Thompson of Bristol, TN. 1 son, Madison & Mark Dick of Fayetteville, WV. 2 granddaughters, Abbigail Collins of Bristol, TN. Peyton Thompson of Morgantown, WV. 2 grandsons, Jordan Collins of Bristol, TN and Ashton Thompson of Morgantown, WV.
"In honoring Philip’s wishes cremation occurred upon his passing. A Memorial service will be at a later date.
"Services are entrusted to Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, WV."