McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ode Roberts Jr

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed Ode Roberts, age 4, in household of father, Ode Roberts.
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, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Ode, son of Owen and Tazzy Bailey Roberts, married Ritta Blankenship. They
had a son, Clyde Roberts now living on Panther Creek.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 270B, Family #563.
Listed as Oda Roberts, age 24, born in WV in Jan 1876, married 6 years,
in household of father Oda Roberts, with his wife Ritty Blankenship Roberts.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 12 May 1910; Page 105B;
Family #208.
Listed as Odie Roberts, Jr; age 35; born in WV; married once for 15 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2882; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Oda Roberts; age 45; born on 15 Nov 1873; living at Panther, WV; secton hand for N&W Railroad;
nearest relative, Mrs Riddie Roberts, wife, Panther, WV; tall with medium build; brown eyes and
brown hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Family #303.
Listed as Odie Roberts; age 55; born in WV; day laborer for railroad; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #2.
Listed as Ode Roberts; age 66; born in WV; married at 30; farmer; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3076; WV Archives Web Site.
Oda Roberts; age 79; married; timberman in saw mill; son of Oad and Tazzie Bailey Roberts; died
on 6 Mar 1954 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV of liver cancer; buried on 8 Mar 1954 at Panther, WV;
informant, Clyde Roberts, Panther, WV.


Arminta "Ritta" Blankenship

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District;; taken on 25 Jun 1880; Page 342D;
Family #92.
Listed as Ritty Blankenship, age 1, born in WV; in household of father, Henry Blankenship.
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, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Ode, son of Owen and Tazzy Bailey Roberts, married Ritta Blankenship. They
had a son, Clyde Roberts now living on Panther Creek.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 270B, Family #563.
Listed as Ritty Roberts, age 23, born in WV in 1877, married 6 years, 3
children, all living, in household of father-in-law Oda Roberts, with her
husband, Oda Roberts, Jr.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 12 May 1910; Page 105B;
Family #208.
Listed as Rittie Roberts, age 30; born in WV; married once for 15 yrs; 7 children, 6 living; in
household of husband, Ode Roberts.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 267B;
Family #303.
Listed as Rittie Roberts; age 43; born in WV; in household of husband, Ode Roberts.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #2.
Listed as Ritta Roberts; age 54; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Ode Roberts.
7. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6117; WV Archives Web Site.
Rittie Roberts; age 81; born at Panther, WV; widow; daughter of Henry Blankenship and unknown
mother; died on 8 Mar 1955 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 13 Mar 1955 in Trace Fork
Cemetery; informant, Clyde Roberts.


James Roberts

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 270B, Family #563.
Listed as James Roberts, age 2 months, born in WV in Mar 1900, in household
of grandfather, Oda Roberts, Sr with his parents, Oda and Ritta Blankenship
Roberts.


Lawson Roberts

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #2.
Listed as Lawson Roberts; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Ode Roberts.


James Lockhart

1. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 487.
In 1800 James Lockhart was a member of the first Grand Jury of Tazewell Co,
VA. In 1804 he was appointed Lt in the 1st Battalion of the 112th Regiment of
the Militia. He married Rachel Totten, born on 4 Mar 1747, It is shown by
Bible records that Rachel was the mother of Bird Lockhart.
2. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"The Lockhart Family Tree", by Lehman Tiller.
James Lockhart, son of Jacob and Mary (________) Lockhart, was born abt 1740.
Siblings were: Jacob, Jr, married Mary (______); Levi, married Hannah
(______); Jane, married Matthew Arbuckle; and Elce.
Rachel Totten was James' second marriage.


Rachel Totten

1. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol II, page 487.
In 1800 James Lockhart was a member of the first Grand Jury of Tazewell Co,
VA. In 1804 he was appointed Lt in the 1st Battalion of the 112th Regiment of
the Militia. He married Rachel Totten, born on 4 Mar 1747, It is shown by
Bible records that Rachel was the mother of Bird Lockhart.


John McIntosh Sr.

1. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"The Lockhart Family Tree", by Lehman Tiller.
Nancy McIntosh, daughter of John and Elizabeth Tollett McIntosh, was born on
2 Feb 1785 in VA; died on 25 Aug 1865 at age 80.
Elizabeth Tollett was daughter of John and Peggy (_______) Tollett.
2. LDS Familysearch.com Web Site, Nancy McIntosh search, 28 May 2001.
John McIntosh was born abt 1747; died in Feb 1821 in Tazewell Co, VA;
married Elizabeth Vinyard? (sic? Tollett?) bef 1772.


Elizabeth Tollett

1. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"The Lockhart Family Tree", by Lehman Tiller.
Nancy McIntosh, daughter of John and Elizabeth Tollett McIntosh, was born on
2 Feb 1785 in VA; died on 25 Aug 1865 at age 80.
Elizabeth Tollett was daughter of John and Peggy (_______) Tollett.
2. LDS Familysearch.com Web Site, Nancy McIntosh search, 28 May 2001.
Elizabeth Tollett was born abt 1746.


Jacob Lockhart

1. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"The Lockhart Family Tree", by Lehman Tiller.
James Lockhart, son of Jacob and Mary (________) Lockhart, was born abt 1740.
Siblings were: Jacob, Jr, married Mary (______); Levi, married Hannah
(______); Jane, married Matthew Arbuckle; and Elce.
Jacob and Mary Lockhart were married abt 1738. Jacob was born abt 1715 and
died abt 1783. He served as an Indian Scout at Point Pleasant.


Mary

1. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"The Lockhart Family Tree", by Lehman Tiller.
James Lockhart, son of Jacob and Mary (________) Lockhart, was born abt 1740.
Siblings were: Jacob, Jr, married Mary (______); Levi, married Hannah
(______); Jane, married Matthew Arbuckle; and Elce.
Jacob and Mary Lockhart were married abt 1738. Jacob was born abt 1715 and
died abt 1783. He served as an Indian Scout at Point Pleasant.


Daniel David Blankenship

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 115.
Daniel Blankenship married on 2 Jan 1842 Sophia Luster (sic Lester).
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 287, Family #977.
Listed as Daniel Blankenship, age 27, head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #109.
Listed as Daniel Blankenship, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
4. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
190A, Family #56.
Listed as Dan Blankenship, age 47, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
Daniel had remarried to Mary A. (_______), age 50, born in VA.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 6.
Marriage Record, Book 1, page____.
William Nelson, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Isreal and Nancy
Nelson, married on 28 Mar 1873 Martha Blankenship, age 29, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Sophia Blankenship.
6. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, Page 365A.
Listed as David Blankenship, age 55, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Mary Blankenship

1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #108.
Listed as Mary Blankenship, age 24, born in VA, seamstress, head of household.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #78.
Listed as Mary Blankenship, age 34, as head of household.


Nancy Blankenship

1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #108.
Listed as Nancy Blankenship, age 6, born in VA, in household of mother, Mary Blankenship.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #78.
Listed as Nancy Blankenship, age 17, in household of mother, Mary
Blankenship.


Pricy Blankenship

1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #108.
Listed as Priscy Blankenship, age 4, born in VA, in household of mother, Mary Blankenship.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #78.
Listed as Pricy Blankenship, age 14, in household of mother, Mary
Blankenship.


Jane Blankenship

1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #108.
Listed as Jane Blankenship, age 2, born in VA, in household of mother, Mary Blankenship.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #78.
Listed as Jane Blankenship, age 12, in household of mother, Mary
Blankenship.


Clark Blankenship

1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 773, Family #108.
Listed as Clark Blankenship, age 1, born in VA, in household of mother, Mary Blankenship.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #78.
Listed as Clark Blankenship, age 10, in household of mother, Mary Blankenship.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 19/21 Jun 1880; Page 340D;
Family #62/66
Listed as Clark Blankenship, age 20, born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Clark Blankenship Search, 26 Aug 2002, submitted by
Kevin Blankenship, kevman833@aol.com.
Clark Blankenship; born in 1859 in Wise Co, VA, son of Mary Blankenship;
married Rachel Stacy, daughter of William and Rebecca Blankenship Stacy, on
4 Apr 1877 in Buchanan Co, VA.


Rachel Stacy

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Clark Blankenship Search, 26 Aug 2002, submitted by
Kevin Blankenship, kevman833@aol.com.
Clark Blankenship; born in 1859 in Wise Co, VA, son of Mary Blankenship; married Rachel Stacy,
daughter of William and Rebecca Blankenship Stacy, on 4 Apr 1877 in Buchanan Co, VA.
Rachel Stacy; born in 1861 in Buchanan Co, VA.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 772, Family #103.
Listed as Rachel Stacy, age 2 born in VA, in household of father, William Stacy.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, Grundy PO, taken on 16 Jul 1870, Page 189B,
Family #48.
Listed as Rachel Stacy, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, William Stacy.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 19/21 Jun 1880; Page 340D;
Family #62/66.
Listed as Rachel Blankenship, age 20, born in VA; in household of husband, Clark Blankenship.
5. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Rachel Blankinship; age 44; born in VA in Aug 1858; widow; 9 children, 8 living; farmer;
head of household.


Vicy Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Vicy Blankinship; age 15; born in VA in Sep 1884; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.


Rebecca Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Rebecca Blankinship; age 13; born in VA in May 1887; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.


Mary Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Mary Blankinship; age 9; born in VA in Jun 1890; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 76A;
Family #184/185.
Listed as Mary Blankinship; age 21; born in VA; sister; married twice; in household of brother,
General B. Blankenship.


Priscilla "Siller" Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Syler Blankinship; age 5; born in VA in Mar 1895; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.


Armeda Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #115/116.
Listed as Armeda Blankinship; age 2; born in VA in Jul 1897; in household of mother, Rachel Stacy
Blankenship.


Gordon Collins

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 11, Family #73.
Listed as Gordon Collins, age 1, in household of father, Ira Collins.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 338C;
Lamily #19/19.
Listed as Gordon Collins; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Ira Collins.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 84.
Gordon Collins, age 28, married on 13 Apr 1898 Abby Coleman, age 18.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #102.
Listed as Gordon Collins, age 30, born in July 1869 in WV, head of household.


Abigail "Abby" Coleman

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 771.
Sandy River District, page 002.
Listed as Abagail Coleman, age 8 months, in household of father, William Coleman.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 84.
Gordon Collins, age 28, married on 13 Apr 1898 Abby Coleman, age 18.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #102.
Listed as Abby Collins, age 18, born in Sep 1881 in WV, in household of husband, Gordon Collins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 243; WV Archives Web Site.
Jacob Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; section hand; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Thomas and Evelyn; married on 8 Nov 1906 at Lex, WV; Abby Collins; age 25; born in McDowell Co,
Wv; widow; daughter of William Coleman and Sallie.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 94A,
Family #269.
Listed as Abbie Addair, age 30, born in WV, married twice, last time for 4 years, in household of
husband, Jacob Adair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 30/31 Jan 1920, Page
223A, Family #157.
Listed as Abby Adair, age 40, born in WV, in household of husband, Jacob Adair.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 253A,
Family #212.
Listed as Abbie Addair, age 49, born in WV, married at 28, in household of husband, Jacob Adair.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7601; WV Archives Web Site.
Abby Addair; age 72; born on 1 Sep 1879 at Lex, WV; married; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of
William and Sallie (Reed) Coleman; died on 23 Apr 1952 in the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch,
McDowell Co, WV from TB; buried on 26 Apr 1952 in Short Ridge Cemetery; informant, Jake Addair.
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 30 Sep 2017.
" Abby Coleman Addair
Birth 1 Sep 1879
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Apr 1952 (aged 72)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183857260"

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: William Coleman
Mother: Sallie Reed"


James Harvey Asbury

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758
Sandy River Township, page 002.
Listed as James Asberry, age 50, as head of household, a farmer.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #67
Listed as James H. Asberry, age 40, as head of household, a farmer
3. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Hannah was the daughter of James Harvey and Levicy Christian Asberry.
Her parents moved from Bandy, VA about 1861 when Hannah was about 8 years
old.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300, Family 1166.
Listed as James H. Asberry, age 20, head of household.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 147.
James Hasbury (sic Asberry) married on 6 Feb 1850 Levica Christian.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, 19 Sep 2000, submitted by rgooden@freewwweb.com.
Levicy Brooks was born on 2 Sep 1791; married Thomas W.M. Asberry; children:
Hannah, William B., Nancy, Fielding Kirk, Cynthia, James H., Smith M.,
Albert Perry, and Thomas Asberry.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George and Rebecca Jewell"; Article; Page 201; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61; Box 37B; Paynesville, WV 24873.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 May 2016.
" James Harvey Asbury
Birth 12 Apr 1829
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 Feb 1905 (aged 75)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Asbury-Jewell Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 162847128"

Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Thomas William Harrison Asbury (1798-1858) & Levicy Brooks-Asbury (1791-1820).

"Brother of Hannah Harrison Asbury-Malloy-Hankins (1821-1880), William Brooks Asbury (1824-1866), Nancy Asbury-Mitchell (1825-Deceased), Fielding Kirk Asbury (1826-Deceased), Cynthia Asbury (1827-Deceased), Manassas Smith Asbury (1828-1863), Albert Perry Asbury (1832-1869), & Thomas Asbury (1837-Deceased).

"Half brother of Levisa Asbury-Sparks (1838-Deceased), John Carter Asbury (1839-1876), Madison Mitchell Asbury (1843-1862), Archibald Asbury (1845-1913), Joseph Asbury (1848-1931), & Rebecca Jane Asbury (1850-1865).

"Married to Hannah "Levicy" Christian-Asbury (1832-1925) on February 6, 1850 in Tazewell, Tazewell County, VA.

"Father of Daniel Asbury (1850-Deceased), Hannah Asbury-Williams (1853-1926), Nancy Asbury (1854-Deceased), David Asbury (1857-1926), Mary E. Asbury (1857-Deceased), Margaret Asbury (1860-Deceased), George Washington Asbury (1863-Deceased), Amanda Asbury-Collins (1864-1890), Elizabeth Ann Asbury (1867-Deceased), Piety Angeline Asbury (1870-Deceased), Charlotte "Lottie" Asbury (1871-1943), Henry H. Asbury (1872-1919), Rebecca Asbury-Jewell (1875-1933), & Sarah "Sally" Asbury (1878-1905""


Hannah Lovis Christian

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758
Sandy River Township, page 002.
Listed as Lovice Asberry, age 48, in household of husband, James H. Asberry.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #67
Listed as Levicie Asberry, age 38, in household of husband, James H.
Asberry.
3. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Hannah was the daughter of James Harvey and Levicy Christian Asberry.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300, Family 1166.
Listed as Louisa Asberry, age 18, in household of husband, James H. Asberry.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 147.
James Hasbury (sic Asberry) married on 6 Feb 1850 Levica Christian.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "George and Rebecca Jewell"; Article; Page 201; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61; Box 37B; Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 May 2016.
" Hannah Lovicie Christian Asbury
Birth 1832
Virginia, USA
Death 1925 (aged 92–93)
USA
Burial
Asbury-Jewell Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 162848829"


Thomas William Harrison Asbury

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Page 299B, Family 1152.
Listed as Thomas Asberry, age 52, born in VA, head of household.
2. "1854 Register of Tazewell County, (VA) Marriages", Tazewell Co, VA Genweb
Site"
Joseph L. Sparks, age 18, born in (______) Co, NC, son of Jonathan and
Elizabeth Sparks, married on 10 May 1854 Lavisa Asbury, age 16, born in
Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Asbury.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, 19 Sep 2000, submitted by rgooden@freewwweb.com.
Levicy Brooks was born on 2 Sep 1791; married Thomas W.M. Asberry; children:
Hannah, William B., Nancy, Fielding Kirk, Cynthia, James H., Smith M.,
Albert Perry, and Thomas Asberry.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA...", Harman, Vol I, page 66.
Thomas Asberry married Levicy Brooks on 23 Mar 1820.
5. Ibid, page 103.
Thomas H. Asberry married Charlotte Hankins on 22 Feb 1837.


Levicy Brooks

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA...", Harman, Vol I, page 246.
Taken from 1841 Minutes of Tazewell Co, VA Court Minutes.
"It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that William Brooks,
deceased, was a Revolutionary pensioner, that he departed this life on the
24th day of January 1841, leaving his widow, Anna Brooks, and the following
being all his heirs and legal representatives, to-wit, John Brooks, William
Brooks, Richard Brooks, Thomas Brooks, James Brooks, Margaret Kirk, Elizabeth
Stephenson, Nancy Clyburn, Sally Todd, Polly Brooks, and Louise Asberry, it
is ordered that the same be certified."
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, 19 Sep 2000, submitted by rgooden@freewwweb.com.
Levicy Brooks was born on 2 Sep 1791; married Thomas W.M. Asberry; children:
Hannah, William B., Nancy. Fielding Kirk, Cynthia, James H., Smith M.,
Albert Perry, and Thomas Asberry.


Cynthia Asbury

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Page 299B, Family 1153.
Listed as Cynthia Asberry, age 23, born in VA, in household of brother,
William Asberry.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, 19 Sep 2000, submitted by rgooden@freewwweb.com.
Levicy Brooks was born on 2 Sep 1791; married Thomas W.M. Asberry; children:
Hannah, William B., Nancy, Fielding Kirk, Cynthia, James H., Smith M.,
Albert Perry, and Thomas Asberry.


Thomas Asbury

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 19 Sep 2000, submitted by rgooden@freewwweb.com.
Levicy Brooks was born on 2 Sep 1791; married Thomas W.M. Asberry; children:
Hannah, William B., Nancy, Fielding Kirk, Cynthia, James H., Smith M.,
Albert Perry, and Thomas Asberry.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA...", Harman, Vol II, page 28.
Thomas Asberry married on 2 Jul 1863 Mary E. Brooks.


Alvis Rufin Williams Sr

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children.
Alvis died on 4 Jun 1930 at Princeton, WV. Two years before he had married
Mr. Laura Lusk of Algonquin, WV.
2. 1870 Census, Graysobn Co, VA; Old Town Township; Nuckollsville PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page
208B; Family #329/329.
Listed as Alvis Williams; age 14; born in NC; at home; in household of mother, Mary (Rhodes)
Williams.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106
A.R. Williams, age 21, born in Rock Co (?), son of (John) William(s) and Mary
married on 25 Jan 1877 Hannah Asberry, age 25, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of J.H. and Levisa Asberry.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 807.
Sandy River Township, page 018.
Listed as A.R. Williams, age 24, as head of household, a farmer.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Alvis R. Williams, age 44, head of household.
6. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 478.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Family #73.
Listed as Alvis R. Williams, age 54, born in NC, married for 38 years,
farmer, head of household.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 7 Feb 1920,
Page 161A, Family #322.
Listed as Alvis R. Williams, age 63, born in NC, farmer, head of household.


Hannah Asbury

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #67
Listed as Hannah Asberry, age 18, in household of father, James H.
Asberry.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106
A.R. Williams, age 21, born in Rock Co (?), son of (John) William(s) and Mary
married on 25 Jan 1877 Hannah Asberry, age 25, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of J.H. and Levisa Asberry.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 807.
Sandy River Township, page 018.
Listed as Hannah Williams, age 26, in household of husband, Alvis R.
Williams.
4. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Hannah was born on 6 Jun 1853, in Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 6 May 1926, at home on Burke Mtn, about 5 miles from Keystone, WV.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Hannah Williams, age 46, in household of husband, Alvis R.
Williams.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 159, Asbury Family
article, submitted by Marjorie and Beral Asbury, Box 242, Jolo, WV, 24850.
Married Alvis Williams.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Family #73.
Listed as Hannah Williams, age 57, born in VA, married for 38 years, 13
children, 12 living, in household of husband, Alvis R. Williams.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 7 Feb 1920,
Page 161A, Family #322.
Listed as Haner Williams, age 66, born in VA, in household of husband, Alvis
R. Williams.


Mary A. C. Williams

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Mary Williams, of Princeton was daughter of
Alvis and Hannah Williams. She married W.F. Jones.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Mary A.C. Williams, age 19, in household of father, Alvis R.
Williams.


Brooks Watson Williams

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Brooks Watson Williams was son of Alvis and
Hannah Williams. He died before his mother who died on 6 May 1926.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Brooks W. Williams, age 12, in household of father, Alvis R.
Williams.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registartion Card #737; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Brooks Watson Williams; age 29; born on 20 Dec 1887 in WV; living at Mullens, WV; railroad
contruction for Virginian Railway Co at Elmore; dependents, wife and 1 child; medium height with
slender build; blue eyes and brown hair.


Florence Amanda Williams

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Florence Amanda Williams, of Surveyor was daughter
of Alvis and Hannah Williams. She married Frank Gordon.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Amanda T. Williams, age 7, in household of father, Alvis R.
Williams.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Family #73.
Listed as Amanda F. Williams, age 18, born in WV, in household of father,
Alvis R. Williams.


Alvis Rufin Williams Jr

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Alvis R. Williams, Jr. of Rhodell was son of Alvis
and Hannah Williams.
Twin of John Wesley Williams, who died as an infant.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Listed as Alvis R. Williams, age 6, in household of father, Alvis R.
Williams.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Family #73.
Listed as Alvis R. Williams, age 17, born in WV, in household of father,
Alvis R. Williams.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #702; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Alvis Ruffin William, Jr; age 23; born on 10 Sep 1893; single; farmer; tall with slender build; blue
eyes and dark hair.


John Wesley Williams

1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV...", Alvis R. and Hannah Asbury Williams
Article, WGS, page 261.
Alvis R. Williams, of Ashe Co, NC, married Hannah Asberry on 25 Jun 1877.
They had twelve children. Alvis R. Williams, Jr. of Rhodell was son of Alvis
and Hannah Williams.
Alvis Jr. was a twin of John Wesley Williams. John Wesley died as an infant.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #168.
Not listed, must have died before 1900.