McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Kirk Bradley Hartwig

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kirk Bradley Hartwig
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1963
Marriage Registration Place: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1985
Marriage Place: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Father: H Brad Hartwig
Mother: Charlotte Ann Risser
Spouse: Theresa Ann Bishop
Certificate Number: 1985010324"


Theresa Ann Bishop

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Theresa Ann Bishop
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 4 Jan 1963
Marriage Registration Place: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1985
Marriage Place: Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Father: Clarence Lloyd Bishop
Mother: Brooke Barbara Bessinger
Spouse: Kirk Bradley Hartwig
Certificate Number: 1985010324"


John Frank Johnson III

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 100A;
Family #19/20.
Listed as Frank Johnson; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Johnson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 151; WV Archives Website.
J. Frank Johnson, Jr; born 16 Jan 1905 in Welch, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV; son of J. Frank
and Ida; married on 8 Apr 1939 in Welch, WV; Madge L. Roberts; born 10 Jan 1912; in Clay Co, WV;
divorced; living at Welch, WV; daughter of A.B. and Virgile L.


Jack Liebman

1. 1920 Census, mcDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 150B;
Image 14 of 21; Family #134/158.
Listed as Jack Liebman; age 25; born in Poland, Hebrew; married; immigrated ro US in 1901, alien;
taylor for clothing company; in household of father-in-law, with wife.


Sadie R. Bank

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page 92A; Image 11 of
71; Family #100/114.
Listed as Sadie Bank; age 4; born in Apr 1896 in WV; in household of father, Harry Bank,
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 146B;
Image 48 of 77; Family #456/496.
Listed as Sadie Bank; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Harry Bank.
3. 1920 Census, mcDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 150B;
Image 14 of 21; Family #134/158.
Listed as Sada R. Liebman; age 21; born in WV; married; in household of father, Harry Bank.


Kevin Patrick Roach

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kevin Patrick Roach, 67, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Saturday March 27, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House,
Beckley, WV after suffering from a stroke. He was born on September 6, 1953 in Oceana, WV a son of the late
Philip and Edna Hornbarger Roach. Kevin was a 1971 graduate of Oceana High School and a 1976 graduate of
Bluefield State College where he played on the golf team at both schools. He was a lifelong member of the
Oceana United Methodist Church. Kevin was an avid golfer, and a member of the Clear Fork Valley Golf Course
since the age of twelve. He was a fan of Westside High School and West Virginia University. Kevin loved
gardening and loved to share with his neighbors and friends. He retired from Black Hawk, LLD, December
2019. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Philip Shannon Roach, and Ronald
Roach; father-in-law James Daniel; three sister-in-laws Gerry Shannon, Martha Roach, and Rema Roach; and
two nephews Michael, and Christopher Roach. Survivors include his loving wife Betty Sue Daniel Roach; a son
Brett (Nicole) Daniel of Beckley; a daughter Ashlee Cinnamon (Jason) Blankenship of Laurel Branch; six
grandchildren that he adored Nate Sams, Josh Perry, Gabrielle Daniel, Luke Blankenship Wyatt Blankenship,
and Maggie Blankenship; two brothers Robert Roach of Mooresville, NC, and John Roach of Oceana; a sister
Kim (Ray) Farmer of Beckley; mother-in-law Lucille Daniel of Iaeger; a brother-in-law Mark Daniel of Hurley,
VA; two sister-in-laws Lois Roach of Rhodesville, VA, and Lisa Matney of Archdale, NC; special friends Larry
Harless, Bill Harless, Mike Cook, Jimmy Hopkins, Jackie Repass and Mark Gunter; and a host of nieces,
nephews and other loving family and friends. In keeping with Kevin's wishes he will be cremated and a
memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV."


Larkin Justice

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 784.
Sandy River District, page 008.
Listed as Larkin Justice, age 10, in household of father, James R. Justice.


James Collins

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #17.
Listed as James Collins, age 13, in household of father, Perry Collins.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 21 Apr 1910;
Page 187A, Family #71.
Listed as James Collins, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Perry
Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 36; WV Archives Website.
James Collins; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living in Mohawk, WV; son of Perry
and Mollie; married on 3 Oct 1911 at Mohawk, WV; Jennie Collins; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Rodman and Nettie.


Jennie Collins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 36; WV Archives Website.
James Collins; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living in Mohawk, WV; son of Perry
and Mollie; married on 3 Oct 1911 at Mohawk, WV; Jennie Collins; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Rodman and Nettie.


William Lester

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1896); Page 70; Line #38; Ancestry.com Website.
William Lester; age 18; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Elisha and Polly;
married on 22 May 1896 in Buchanan Co, VA; Louisa Matney; age 15; born and living in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of David and Vicey; marriage performed by Elisha Lester.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 28 Jun 1900; Page 255A;
Family #286/286.
Listed as William Lester; age 22; born in Sep 1877 in VA; married 3 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as William Lester; age 32; born in VA; maried once for 14 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as William Lester; age 43; born in VA; married; home farm laborer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as William Lester; age 50; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 31 Jul 1940; Page 1148A;
Household #434.
Listed as William Lester; age 62; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; contractor for clearing power line rightaways; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-24; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
William Lester; age 64; born 30 Sep 1877 in Buchanan Co, VA; living at Paynesville, WV; employed
by American Electric Power Co, Welch, WV; name of person who will always know address, Louisa
Lester, Paynesville, WV; 5'10" tall; 180 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; ruddy complexion.
8. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27622; Ancestry.com Website.
William Lester; age 80; born at Slate, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer; living at Slate,
VA; sn of Elisha and Polly (Stacy) Lester; married on 18 Sep 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Ellen Jones; age
58; widow; one previous marriage; born in damascus, VA; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of William
David and Martha (Edmondson) Jones.
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name William Lester
Gender Male
Birth Date 30 Sep 1877
Birth Place Buchanan Co, Virginia
Claim Date 1 Mar 1955
Father Elija Lester
Mother Polly Stacy
SSN 233243550
Notes 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as WILLIAM LESTER"
10. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '60 017009; WV Archives Website.
William Lester; age 83 yrs, 2 mons, 18 days; born 30 Sep 1877 in Paynesville, WV (sic, Buchanan
Co, VA); widowed; merchant, owns store; living in Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha Lester and unknown
mother; died 18 Dec 1960 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to cerebral thrombosis with
generalized arteriosclerosis; heart disease and myocardial failure; buried 21 Dec 1960 in Lester
Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
11. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lynn Delp; 7 May 2008.
" William Lester
Birth 30 Sep 1877
Death 18 Dec 1960 (aged 83)
Burial Lester Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26670445"


Louisa Matney

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1896); Page 70; Line #38; Ancestry.com Website.
William Lester; age 18; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Elisha and Polly;
married on 22 May 1896 in Buchanan Co, VA; Louisa Matney; age 15; born and living in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of David and Vicey; marriage performed by Elisha Lester.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 28 Jun 1900; Page 255A;
Family #286/286.
Listed as Louisa Lester; age 19; born in Oct 1879 in VA; married 3 yrs; 2 children; both living; in
household of husband, William Lester.
3. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as Louisa Lester; age 30; born in VA; maried once for 14 yrs; 6 children, all living; in
household of husband, William Lester.
4, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Louise Lester; age 40; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William Lester.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as Louise Lester; age 45; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, William Lester.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 31 Jul 1940; Page 1148A;
Household #434.
Listed as Louisa Lester; age 60; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William Lester.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '57 013192; WV Archives Website.
Louisa Lester; age 79; born 15 Jun 1878 in Stacy, VA; married; housewife; living at Paynesville, WV'
daughter of Dave and Vicey (Stacy) Matney; died 12 Oct 1957 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due tp
probable acute coronary occlusion; with arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 14 Oct 1957 in Lester
Cemetery, Buchanan Co, VA (sic, McDowell Co, WV); informant, William Lester
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lynn Delp; 7 May 2008.
" Louisa Matney Lester
Birth 15 Jun 1878
Stacy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 11 Oct 1957 (aged 79)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lester Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia,
Memorial ID 26670595"


Robert W. Lester

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 28 Jun 1900; Page 255A;
Family #286/286.
Listed as Robert W. Lester; age 1; born in Jun 1898 in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as Robert Lester; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.


David Lester

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 28 Jun 1900; Page 255A;
Family #286/286.
Listed as David Lester; age 1 month; born in Apr 1900 in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as David Lester; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
3, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as David Lester; age 19; born in VA; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
Lester.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as David Lester; age 20; born in VA; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
Lester.


Bertha Lester

1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as Bertha Lester; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
1, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Bertha Lester; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.


Frank Lester

1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Family #207/207.
Listed as Frank Lester; age 1 yr, 3 months; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Frank Lester; age 10; born in VA; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
Lester.


Ida Lester

1, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Ida Lester; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.


George Anderson Lester

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Birth Certificate #12438; Ancestry.com Website.
George Anderson Lester; born 6 Apr 1913; in Grundy District, Buchanan Co, VA; 8th child of William
and Louisa (Matney) Lester; father, William Lester was born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; age 34;
farmer; mother Louisa Matney Lester was born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; age 32; housewife.


Dora Lester

1, 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 84B; Family #431/432.
Listed as Dora Lester; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as Dora Lester; age 12; born in VA; single; in household of father, William Lester.


Earl Lester

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as Earl Lester; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 31 Jul 1940; Page 1148A;
Household #434.
Listed as Earl Lester; age 15; born in VA; single; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; clearing power line rightaways; in household of father, William Lester.


Nancy Lester

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw to Paynesville Rd; taken 25 Apr
1930; Page 216B; Family #247/248.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 2 yr, 3 months; born in VA; in household of father, William Lester.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 31 Jul 1940; Page 1148A;
Household #434.
Listed as Nancy Lester; age 12; born in VA; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; clearing power line rightaways; in household of father, William Lester.


J.C. Johnson Jr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 162; WV Archives Website.
J.C. Johnson. Jr; born 13 Aug 1921 in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on
25 Apr 1939 in Welch, WV; Mary Ellen Green; born 28 Jan 1921 in Mohegan, WV; single; living in
Mohegan, WV; daughter of D.S. and Lula.


Mary Ellen Green

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 162; WV Archives Website.
J.C. Johnson. Jr; born 13 Aug 1921 in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on
25 Apr 1939 in Welch, WV; Mary Ellen Green; born 28 Jan 1921 in Mohegan, WV; single; living in
Mohegan, WV; daughter of D.S. and Lula.


Grover Collins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Grover Collins; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Baileysville, WV; son of
Rodman and Mintie; married on 22 Mar 1906 in Welch, WV; Mariah King; age 17; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Jacob and Arcessa.


Mariah King

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Grover Collins; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Baileysville, WV; son of
Rodman and Mintie; married on 22 Mar 1906 in Welch, WV; Mariah King; age 17; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Jacob and Arcessa.


Jesse Lee Cline

1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jessey Lee Cline
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1896
Birth Place: Mingo, West Virginia
Birth County: Mingo
Father: John Cline
Mother: Annie Cline
FHL Film Number: 1753582"
2. "Wyoming County, WC Heritage", "Fred and Lois Bailey" article, WGS, Page 78.
..."Her (Lois Cline) parents were Jesse and Susan (Cline) Cline..."
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Cline; age 24; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; son of J.H. and Anna Cline; married on
7 Mar 1921 at Williamson, WV; Susie Cline; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of Isaac and Hester Cline.
4. 1930 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert District; Gilbert; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 136B; Family #52.
Listed as Jessie Cline; age 35; born in WV; married at 26; railroad construction laborer; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
181B; Image 32 of 43; Household #262.
Listed as Jesse Cline; age 43; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; carpenter for W.P.A.; head of household.
6. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #33223; Ancestry.com Website.
Jessie Cline; age 51; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; one (sic two) previous marriagees; road
laborer for State; living at Justice, WV' son of John Henry and Annie (Wilson) Cline; married on 18
Oct 1947 in Tazewell, VA; Eva Toler; maiden name Christian; age 52; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Preston and Jerusha (Toler)
Christian.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 103; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Lee Cline; age 60; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; living at Hanover, WV; married on 25 Aug
1956 at Roderfield, WV; Lena Mounts; age 55; born in Pikeville, KY; widow; living at Hemphill, WV.


Lena Mounts

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 103; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Lee Cline; age 60; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; living at Hanover, WV; married on 25 Aug
1956 at Roderfield, WV; Lena Mounts; age 55; born in Pikeville, KY; widow; living at Hemphill, WV.