1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Owen Roberts, age 45, as head of household, a farmer.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 5.
Ode Roberts, age 47, married Taz Bailey, age 35, on 3 Feb 1873.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 114 (83).
He was born in Pike Co, KY; parents were not listed.
She was born in McDowell Co, WV; parents were Eli and Hannah Bailey.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed Ode Roberts, age 56, born in KY, as head of household, a farmer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 9.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 105.
Cornelius Roberts, age 22, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of Ode and
Delilah Roberts married on 27 Jan 1876 Charlotte Bailey, age 24, born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Gordon and Vicey Bailey.
Is this Owen and Delilah Roberts?
5. 1850 Census, Floyd Co, KY, page 428B, Family #258.
Listed as Owen Roberts, age 25, born in KY, head of household.
6. "Pioneers of SE KY...", Kozee, page 170.
Owen Roberts married on 27 May 1841 Delila Caudill in Pike Co, KY.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Owen Roberts, born in 1824 in Floyd Co, KY, son of Cornelius Roberts,
married first Delilah Caudell. Delilah died in 1866 shortly after they
moved to WV.
8. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 270B, Family #563.
Listed as Otis Roberts, age 86, born in KY in Feb 1814, married 26 years,farmer, head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1906); Page 165; Line #10; WV Archives Website.
Oda Roberts; age 104 (sic, believe in error); born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Pike Co, KY); married;
farmer; died 14 Mar 1906 in Big Sandy District, McDowell Co, WV; due to pneumonia
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 9.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 105.
Cornelius Roberts, age 22, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of Ode and
Delilah Roberts married on 27 Jan 1876 Charlotte Bailey, age 24, born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Gordon and Vicey Bailey.
Is this Owen and Delilah Roberts?
2. 1850 Census, Floyd Co, KY, page 428B, Family #258.
Listed as Delilah Roberts, age 26, born in KY, in household of husband, Owen
Roberts.
3. "Pioneers of SE KY...", Kozee, page 170.
Owen Roberts married on 27 May 1841 Delila Caudill in Pike Co, KY.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #99.
Listed as Floyd Roberts, age 6, in household of Nella Roberts.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed Floyd Roberts, age 14, in household of father, Ode Roberts.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
Floyd married Mintey Estep.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Owen Roberts, age 45, as head of household, a farmer.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 5.
Ode Roberts, age 47, married Taz Bailey, age 35, on 3 Feb 1873.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 114 (83).
He was born in Pike Co, KY; parents were not listed.
She was born in McDowell Co, WV; parents were Eli and Hannah Bailey.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed Ode Roberts, age 56, born in KY, as head of household, a farmer.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 9.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 105.
Cornelius Roberts, age 22, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of Ode and
Delilah Roberts married on 27 Jan 1876 Charlotte Bailey, age 24, born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Gordon and Vicey Bailey.
Is this Owen and Delilah Roberts?
5. 1850 Census, Floyd Co, KY, page 428B, Family #258.
Listed as Owen Roberts, age 25, born in KY, head of household.
6. "Pioneers of SE KY...", Kozee, page 170.
Owen Roberts married on 27 May 1841 Delila Caudill in Pike Co, KY.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Owen Roberts, born in 1824 in Floyd Co, KY, son of Cornelius Roberts,
married first Delilah Caudell. Delilah died in 1866 shortly after they
moved to WV.
8. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 270B, Family #563.
Listed as Otis Roberts, age 86, born in KY in Feb 1814, married 26 years,farmer, head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1906); Page 165; Line #10; WV Archives Website.
Oda Roberts; age 104 (sic, believe in error); born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Pike Co, KY); married;
farmer; died 14 Mar 1906 in Big Sandy District, McDowell Co, WV; due to pneumonia
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Tempy Roberts, age 45, in household of husband, Owen Roberts.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Owen Roberts married second, Tempy Justice Hall, widow of Alfred Hall on 19
Apr 1869 in Letcher Co, KY.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Martha Roberts, age 13, in household of father, Owen Roberts.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Mary Roberts, age 10, in household of father, Owen Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Family #303.
Listed as Polly Hall, age 70; born in KY; in household of brother, Ode Roberts.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Phebe Roberts, age 7, in household of father, Owen Roberts.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #97.
Listed as Sally Roberts, age 11 months, in household of father, Owen Roberts.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed Sarah Roberts, age 11, in household of father, Ode Roberts.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 7, in household of grandfather, Gordon Bailey,
with his mother, Ritty Roberts.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 49.
"Marriage Register of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1", page 132.
Moses Roberts, age 22, single born in WV, farmer, resident of McDowell Co,
WV, son of Harvey and Kitty married on 22 Feb 1894 Clarissa Blankenship, age
20, single, born in WV, resident of McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Henry M. and
Nancy.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 26, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 38, born in WV, married once for 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WWI Draft Registration Card #2795; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Mose Roberts; age uncertain; born at Panther, WV; living at Avondale, WV; farmer; dependents,
wife and 2 children; short with slender build; brown eyes and dark hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Mose Roberts; age 42; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 4; WV Archives Website.
Mose Roberts; age 48; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
Harve and Liddy; married on 1 Nov 1924 at Panther; Eve Collins; age 46; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Jackson and Minnie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District;; taken on 25 Jun 1880; Page 342D;
Family #92.
Listed as Clarissa Blankenship, age 6, born in WV; in household of father, Henry Blankenship.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 49.
"Marriage Register of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1", page 132.
Moses Roberts, age 22, single born in WV, farmer, resident of McDowell Co,
WV, son of Harvey and Kitty married on 22 Feb 1894 Clarissa Blankenship, age
20, single, born in WV, resident of McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Henry M. and
Nancy.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as Clercy Roberts, age 25, born in Jul 1874 in WV, married 6 years, 4
children, all living, in household of husband, Moses Roberts.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Claricy Roberts, age 34, born in WV, married once for 20 yrs; 6 children, 5 living;
in household of husband, Moses Roberts.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Clarisa Roberts; age 40; born in WV; in household of husband, Moses Roberts.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #7148; WV Archives Web Site.
Claricy Jane Roberts; age 47 yrs, 11 mons, 30 days; born on 12 Jun 1875 in WV; married; daughter
of Henry and Nancy Bailey Blankenship; died on 11 May 1923 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV;
buried on 13 May 1923 at Panther, WV; informant, Enos Blankenship, Panther, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as Cloe Roberts, age 5, born in Jan 1895 in WV, in houshold of
father, Moses Roberts.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Chloe Roberts, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Roberts.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Chloe Roberts; age 21; born in WV; single; in household of father, Moses Roberts.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as Arnetta Roberts, age 3, born in Mar 1897 in WV, in houshold of
father, Moses Roberts.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as William Roberts, age 2 months, born in Mar 1900 in WV, in houshold
of father, Moses Roberts.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Riley Roberts, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Roberts.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Liddie Roberts, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Lidda Roberts; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Moses Roberts.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Mary Roberts, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Mary Roberts; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Moses Roberts.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District;; taken on 25 Jun 1880; Page 342D; Family #92.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 7, born in WV; in household of father, Henry Blankenship.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900, Page 270A, Family #552.
Listed as James? Blankenship, age 24, born in Mar 1876 in WV, married 6 yrs, farm laborer, head of
household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Patty Blankenship Search, 28 Aug 2002, submitted by
James W. Blankenship, jkblank@avci.net.
Patty Roberts; married James Preston Blankenship; had son, Enos Blankenship
born on 15 Nov 1897 at Panther, WV. Enos Blankenship; died on 23 Oct 1977 at
Newark, OH; married Dortha Kennedy (born in Jul 1899 at Iaeger) in 1917.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 52; Marriage Record #1, 1894, page 133.
James P. Blankenship, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, farmer, son of Henry M. and Nancy,
married on 10 Apr 1894 Pattey Roberts, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harvey and
Ritter, by Joseph Adkins.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16301; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 55; born at Panther, WV; married; son of Henry and Nancy Bailey
Blankenship; died on 26 Oct 1928 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV of "probably cardiac lesion";
informant, Enos Blankenship, Panther, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Patsy Roberts, age 6, in household of grandfather, Gordon Bailey,
with her mother, Ritty Roberts.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #552.
Listed as Patsie Blankenship, age 24, born in Sep 1875 in WV, married 6
years, 4 children, 1 living, in household of husband, James Preston
Blankenship.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Patty Blankenship Search, 28 Aug 2002, submitted by
James W. Blankenship, jkblank@avci.net.
Patty Roberts; married James Preston Blankenship; had son, Enos Blankenship
born on 15 Nov 1897 at Panther, WV. Enos Blankenship; died on 23 Oct 1977 at
Newark, OH; married Dortha Kennedy (born in Jul 1899 at Iaeger) in 1917.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 52; Marriage Record #1, 1894, page 133.
James P. Blankenship, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, farmer, son of Henry M. and Nancy, married on 10 Apr 1894
Pattey Roberts, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harvey and Ritter, by Joseph Adkins.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #99.
Listed as Miles Roberts, age 13, in household of Nella Roberts.
2. "Marriages Records of McDowell Co, WV', page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Miles Roberts, age 21, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of Ode and Lydia
Roberts, married on 7 Oct 1877 Rebecca Jane Stacy, age 16, born in Buchanan
Co, VA, daughter of Wiley and Matilda.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 006.
Listed Miles Roberts, age 22, as head of household, a farmer.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
Miles married Rebecca Stacy.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 104A;
Family #175.
Listed as Miles Roberts; age 56; born in WV; married once for 35 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #377.
Listed as Miles Roberts; age 68; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page 189B, Family #52.
Listed as Martha J. Stacy, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Wiley Stacy.
2. "Marriages Records of McDowell Co, WV', page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Miles Roberts, age 21, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of Ode and Lydia
Roberts, married on 7 Oct 1877 Rebecca Jane Stacy, age 16, born in Buchanan
Co, VA, daughter of Wiley and Matilda.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 006.
Listed Rebecca J. Roberts, age 18, in household of husband, Miles Roberts.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 802.
Sandy River Township, page 006.
Listed as Rebecca J. Stacy, age 18, in household of father, Wiley Stacy.
(She is listed two times in this census.)
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 104A;
Family #175.
Listed as Becca Jane Roberts; age 44(sic, 54); born in WV; married once for 35 yrs; 16 children,
14 living; in household of husband, Miles Roberts.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #377.
Listed as Rebecca Jane Roberts; age 54; born in WV; in household of husband, Miles Roberts.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 104A;
Family #175.
Listed as Lillie Roberts; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Miles Roberts.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 104A;
Family #175.
Listed as Mary Roberts; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Miles Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #377.
Listed as Mary Roberts; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Miles Roberts.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Joseph Roberts, age 30, born in McDowell Co, WV (sic KY), son of Ode and
Delilah Roberts, married on 13 Aug 1888 Clemma Whitt, age 22, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of James and Mary Whitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
Joseph married first Elizabeth Bryant; second Clemma Whitt; third Tilda Branham.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 014.
Listed Joseph Roberts, age 25, born in KY, head of household.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 269B, Family #544.
Listed as Joseph Roberts, age 50, born in Mar 1850 in KY, farmer, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 411; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Roberts; age 45; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; married
on 29 Jul 1909 at Panther, WV; Matilda Branham; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of John and Elizabeth.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 104A;
Family #178/180.
Listed as Joseph Roberts; age 60; born in WV; married twice, last time for 8 mons; farmer; head of
household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Joseph Roberts, age 30, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Ode and Delilah
Roberts, married on 13 Aug 1888 Clemma Whitt, age 22, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of James and Mary Whitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
Joseph married first Elizabeth Bryant; second Clemma Whitt; third Tilda
Branham.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 014.
Listed Elizabeth Roberts, age 24, born in KY, in household of husband,
Joseph Roberts.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 014.
Listed as Louisa Roberts, age 9, born in KY, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 014.
Listed Mandy Roberts, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 28 Oct 1850; Page 310B; Family #1256/1256.
Listed as Peter B. Rakes; age 4; born in Russell Co, VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?; Family #373/373.
Listed as Peter Rakes; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #100.
Listed as Peter Rakes, age 25, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site; Peter Rakes search, 7 Apr 2002, submitted by
John H. Boyd, johnhboyd@compuserve.com.
Peter B. Rakes; born in 1846 in Russell Co, VA; son of Lewis and Mariah
Winfrey Rakes; married Martesa Nelson on 11 Feb 1867 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Altizer search, 18 Mar 2001.
John Alexander Altizer was born on 19 Aug 1842 in Tazewell Co, VA; died 6 Nov
1923 at Deerfield, Augusta Co, VA; married Martisha Nelson on 21 Jun 1861 in
Tazewell Co, VA.
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1861, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John A. Altizer, age 18 yr, 10 mon, 2 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of William and Louisa Altizer, married on
24 Jun 1861 Martelia Nelson, age 18 yr, 1 mon, 14 days, born in Ashe Co, NC, daughter of Isaac and Susannah
Nelson. Married by Patton J. Lockhart.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #100.
Listed as Martichia Rakes, age 21, born in NC, in household of husband, Peter
Rakes.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site; Peter Rakes search, 7 Apr 2002, submitted by
John H. Boyd, johnhboyd@compuserve.com.
Peter B. Rakes; born in 1846 in Russell Co, VA; son of Lewis and Mariah
Winfrey Rakes; married Martesa Nelson on 11 Feb 1867 in Tazewell Co, VA.
5. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 9 Nov 1850, Page 313A, Family #1096.
Listed as Martha Nelson, age 5, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Nelson.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Peter Underwood search, 17 Nov 2001, submitted by
John H. Boyd, johnhboyd@compuserve.com
Doras A. Rakes; born in 1842 in Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Lewis and
Mariah Winfrey Rakes; married Peter Underwood on 9 Sep 1866 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Lewis Rakes; born in 1810 in Franklin Co, VA; son of Anthony and Mary (Nancy)
Oaks Rakes; married Mary Winfrey on 8 Sep 1832 in Franklin Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 28 Oct 1850; Page 310B; Family #1256/1256.
Listed as Lewis Rakes; age 50; born in Franklin Co, VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 812?; Family #373/373.
Listed as Lewis Rakes; age 60; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Peter Underwood search, 17 Nov 2001, submitted by
John H. Boyd, johnhboyd@compuserve.com
Doras A. Rakes; born in 1842 in Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Lewis and
Mariah Winfrey Rakes; married Peter Underwood on 9 Sep 1866 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Mariah Winfrey; born on 28 Apr 1815; daughter of Richard Reynard and Dorcas
Rakes Winifrey; married Lewis Rakes on 8 Sep 1832 in Franklin Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 28 Oct 1850; Page 310B; Family #1256/1256.
Listed as Maria Rakes; age 34; born in Franklin Co, VA; in household of husband, Lewis Rakes.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?;
Family #373/373.
Listed as Mariah Rakes; age 47; born in VA; in household of husband, Lewis Rakes.
1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 28 Oct 1850; Page 310B; Family #1256/1256.
Listed as Susan Jane Rakes; age 3; born in Russell Co, VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?; Family #373/373.
Listed as Susan Rakes; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 28 Oct 1850; Page 310B; Family #1256/1256.
Listed as William Rakes; age 1 mon; born in Russell Co, VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?; Family #373/373.
Listed as William Rakes; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?; Family #373/373.
Listed as James Rakes; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary P.O.; taken on 20 Aug 1860; Page 813?; Family #373/373.
Listed as Esther Rakes; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Rakes.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, 60th? District, taken on 2 Sep 1850, page 206B, Family #672.
Listed as John Atwell, age 19, born in VA, in household of father, William Henry Atwell.
2. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA, 7 Mile Ford PO, taken on 7 Jul 1860, Page 926, Family #411.
Listed as John Atwell, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #90.
Listed as John Atwell, age 47, as head of household, a farmer.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758.
Big Sandy Township, page 003.
Listed as John Atwell, age 52, head of household, a farmer.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, age 176.
John Atwell's will was probated in Apr 1904, devises property to wife,
Rebecca, and children, James Henry, Frank, Gum, and Mrs. Mattie McCoy.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #105
Listed as John Atwell, age 68, born in Dec 1831 in VA, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA, 7 Mile Ford PO, taken on 7 Jul 1860, Page 926, Family #411.
Listed as Rebecca Atwell, age 24, born in VA, in household of husband, John Atwell.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #90.
Listed as Rebecca Atwell, age 34, in household of husband, John Atwell.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758.
Big Sandy Township, page 003.
Listed as Rebecca Atwell, age 45, in household of husband, John Atwell.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, age 176.
John Atwell's will was probated in Apr 1904, devises property to wife,
Rebecca, and children, James Henry, Frank, Gum, and Mrs. Mattie McCoy.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #105
Listed as Rebecca Atwell, age 64, born in Oct 1835 in VA, in household of
husband, John Atwell.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Willoughby Deal search, 1 Apr 2003, submitted by Michael Townsend,
mtownsend1@hotmail.com.
Willoughby Deel; son of David and Elizabeth Coleman Deel; married Rebecca Lester.
David Deel; born in 1775 in Stegen, Germany.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Willoughby Deal search, 1 Apr 2003, submitted by Michael Townsend,
mtownsend1@hotmail.com.
Willoughby Deel; son of David and Elizabeth Coleman Deel; married Rebecca Lester.