1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 29 Aug 1870, Page 174A, Family #14.
Listed as John Davis (sic, Christian), age 9, born in VA, in household of step-father, Henry Davis.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 17.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 111.
John Christian, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Addison and Rebecca
Christian, married on 3 Dec 1881 Margaret Asberry, age 21, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of James H. and Louvisa Asberry.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 256A, Family 304.
Listed as John Christian, age 40, born in Jan 1860 in WV, married 19 years,
9 children, 7 living, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
John Christian; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV;single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Adison
and Rebecca; married on 30 Dec 1905 at John Christian's; Elly Christian; age 30; born in Tazewell
Co, VA; single; daughter of Gus and Nancy.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 83B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #92/94.
Listed as John Christian; age 50; born in WV; married twice; last time for 5 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 235A; Image
1 of 35; Family #10/11.
Listed as John Christian; age 57; born in WV; married; no occupation; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 260A; Image 40
of 51; Family #344/350.
Listed as John Christian; age 70; born in WV; married at 21; farm hand; head of household.
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacals?; E.D. 24-60; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 1123A; Image 3 of 132; Household #20.
Listed as John Christian; age 79; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; no occupation; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6774; WV Archives Web Site.
John Christian; age 90; born in McDowell Co, WV; married; husband of Ella Christian, age 75; farmer;
son of Addie and Beckie (Worth?) (sic?, Christian?)Christian; died 11 Apr 1945 at Avondale, Mile Branch,
McDowell Co, WV; from pernecious anemia with senility; buried 12 Apr 1945 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield,
WV; informant, George Christian, Iaeger, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Barbara Pryor; 22 Jun 2014.
John Christian; born in Jan 1860; died 11 Apr 1945; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #67
Listed as Margaret Asberry, age 10, in household of father, James H.
Asberry.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758.
Sandy River Township, page 002.
Listed as Margaret Asberry, age 18, in household of father, James H.
Asberry.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 17.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 111.
John Christian, age 21, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Addison and Rebecca
Christian, married on 3 Dec 1881 Margaret Asberry, age 21, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of James H. and Louvisa Asberry.
4. "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.
Margaret married John Christian.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 256A, Family 304.
Listed as Margaret Christian, age 40, born in May 1860 in WV, married 19
years, 9 children, 7 living, in household of husband, John Christian.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 256A, Family 304.
Listed as William Christian, age 12, born in May 1888 in WV, in household of
father, John Christian.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 83B; Image 10 of 31;
Family #92/94.
Listed as William M. Christian; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of father, John Christian.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 235B; Image
2 of 35; Family #10/11.
Listed as William Christian; age 30; born in WV; single; in household of father, John Christian.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'54 016080; WV Archives Web Site.
William Christian; age 77; born 5 May 1887 in WV; married; miner; SS #239-26-1880; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of John and Margaret (Asbury) Christian; died 25 Nov 1964 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; from emphysema; buried 28 Nov 1964 in Powell Cemtery, Rockridge, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com; Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Garland/Iaeger.
William Christian; born 5 May 1887; died 25 Nov 1964; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 256A, Family 304.
Listed as Glenda? Christian, age 8, born in Jul 1881 in WV, in household of
father, John Christian.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Feb 1920; Page 235B; Image
2 of 35; Family #10/11.
Listed as Florence Christian; age 26; born in WV; single; in household of father, John Christian.
3. "McDowell County WV Hertiage", Vol I, "George Franklin Christian" article, page 118; submitted by
Loretta Long, Iaeger, WV.
Picture of George and sister, Florence Christian, shown.
"...George was in despair (with his wife's death following childbirth) and his unmarried sister,
Florence came form Hampton, Virginia to care for the children. She was a wonderful person and kept
things from falling apart until the children established homes of their own. Florence had a stiff leg,
resulting from an accident as a young woman. She was greatly handicapped but was a brave soul.
She died in 1977..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Mandy Florence Christian; born 16 Jul 1898; died 6 Nov 1977; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 16? Nov 1850; Page 315B; Family #1124.
Listed as Larkin Williams; age 15; born in TN; in household of father, John Williams.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC, North Fork PO, taken on 28 Jun 1860, Page 338A, Family #444.
Listed as Larkin Williams, age 22, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Larkin Williams, age 31, as head of household, a farm laborer.
4. "Marriage Records of Ashe Co, NC 1801-1872", transcribed by Minnie Osborn and Jeffery Weaver.
Larkin Williams married Susan Graybeal on 1 Jun 1856 in Ashe Co, NC, by J.A. King, District Clerk.
5. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Larkin Williams, age 33 (sic, 43), born in TN, cabinet maker, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Susan Williams, age 32, in household of husband, Larkin Williams.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC, North Fork PO, taken on 28 Jun 1860, Page 338A, Family #444.
Listed as Susan Williams, age 22, born in NC,in household of husband, Larkin Williams.
3. "Marriage Records of Ashe Co, NC 1801-1872", transcribed by Minnie Osborn and Jeffery Weaver.
Larkin Williams married Susan Graybeal on 1 Jun 1856 in Ashe Co, NC, by J.A. King, District Clerk.
4. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Susan Williams, age 24 (sic, 44), born in NC, in household of husband, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Elizabeth Williams, age 12, in household of father, Larkin
Williams.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC, North Fork PO, taken on 28 Jun 1860, Page 338A, Family #444.
Listed as Elizabeth Williams, age 2, born in NC,in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Nancy Williams, age 9, in household of father, Larkin
Williams.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC, North Fork PO, taken on 28 Jun 1860, Page 338A, Family #444.
Listed as Nancy Williams, age 1, born in NC,in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Larkin Williams, age 7, in household of father, Larkin
Williams.
2. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Larkin Williams, age 16, born in NC, in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Ellen Williams, age 5, in household of father, Larkin
Williams.
2. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Ellen Williams, age 14, born in NC, in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #69.
Listed as Mary Williams, age 2, in household of father, Larkin
Williams.
1. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Andrew Williams, age 10, born in NC, in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as William Williams, age 5, born in NC, in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Laurel Township, page 604B.
Listed as Albert Williams, age 1, born in NC, in household of father, Larkin Williams.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #60.
Listed as Marinda Lockhart, age 29, as head of household.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 19.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 111.
Albert Rose, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Mary Rose, married on 27
Jul 1882 Emily Lockhart, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Marion
Lockhart.
Was her husband named Marion?
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #60.
Listed as Jane L. Lockhart, age 11, in household of mother, Marinda
Lockhart.
1. NC Marriages, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
John S. Osborne married on 6 Sep 1855 in Ashe Co, NC; Hannah Williams.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 7.
Pleasant Lester, age 51, married Hannah Osborn, age 33, on 10 Mar 1874.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Lawrence Co, OH; she in Johnson Co, TN.
No parents were listed. Both were widowed.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 134.
Pleasant first married Lucinda Miller, second Hannah Williams.
1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC; taken on 16? Nov 1850; Page 315B; Family #1124.
Listed as Hannah Williams; age 10; born in TN; in household of father, John Williams.
2. NC Marriages, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
John S. Osborne married on 6 Sep 1855 in Ashe Co, NC; Hannah Williams.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #63.
Listed as Hannah Osborn, age 29, in household of Lydia Williams.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 7.
Pleasant Lester, age 51, married Hannah Osborn, age 33, on 10 Mar 1874.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
He was born in Lawrence Co, OH; she in Johnson Co, TN.
No parents were listed. Both were widowed.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 134.
Pleasant first married Lucinda Miller, second Hannah Williams.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Huff Creek Township, page 005.
Listed as Hannah Lester, age 40, in household of husband, Pleasant Lester.
6. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Harrison and Harriett Lester were born in 1883, no date listed, at Huff Creek
to Pleasant and Hannah Lester.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #87.
Listed as Hannah Lester, age 60, born in TN, in household of husband,
Pleasant Lester.
8. Wyoming Co, WV web page, "Family of Joseph Lester", April 29, 2000
Hannah Williams Lester born 1840; died 1909.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Mary Davis, age 35, as head of household.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 002.
Listed as Mary Ann Davis, age 40, a widow, as head of household.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Thomas Alexander Davis, age 14, in household of mother, Mary Ann
Davis.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 002.
Listed as Thomas A.R. Davis, age 23, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as William F. Davis, age 10, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 002.
Listed as William F. Davis, age 19, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Sarah Davis, age 4, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 002.
Listed as Sarah E. Davis, age 13, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Permelia Davis, age 2, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 002.
Listed as Permelia Davis, age 12, in household of mother, Mary Ann Davis.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 8, taken 20 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #58.
Listed as Thomas M. Beavers, age 8 months, in household of father, John
Beavers.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Arminda Beavers search, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Thomas Marion Beavers was born in 1869 in McDowell Co, WV; died 22 Mar 1951
in McDowell Co; married first Eliza Pack on 15 Oct 1890 in McDowell Co, WV;
second Nancy J. Collins on 14 Jun 1898 in McDowell Co.
3. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 36.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 122.
Frances Beavers, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Ellen
Beavers, married on 15 oct 1890 Eliza Pack, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of Flemmer and (_______) Pack.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 86.
Thomas W. Beavers, age 29, married on 14 Jun 1898 Nancy Collins, age 17.
They were married at Slate Ridge.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 86B, Family #245.
Listed as Marion? Beavers, age 34, born in Jul 1867, in VA, married 2 years,
head of household.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as T.M. Beavers, age 41, born in VA, married 12 years, farmer, head
of household.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Aug 1870; Page 297B;
Family #585.
Listed as Eliza Pack; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Fleming Pack.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 36.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 122.
Frances Beavers, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Ellen
Beavers, married on 15 oct 1890 Eliza Pack, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of Flemmer and (_______) Pack.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 74B, Family #35/35.
Listed as Liuza (sic Eliza) Pack, age 32, born in Nov 1867 in VA, divorced,
in household of father, Flemming Pack.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Arminda Beavers search, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Thomas Marion Beavers was born in 1869 in McDowell Co, WV; died 22 Mar 1951
in McDowell Co; married first Eliza Pack on 15 Oct 1890 in McDowell Co, WV;
second Nancy J. Collins on 14 Jun 1898 in McDowell Co.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 8, taken 20 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Family #58.
Listed as Thomas M. Beavers, age 8 months, in household of father, John
Beavers.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Arminda Beavers search, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Thomas Marion Beavers was born in 1869 in McDowell Co, WV; died 22 Mar 1951
in McDowell Co; married first Eliza Pack on 15 Oct 1890 in McDowell Co, WV;
second Nancy J. Collins on 14 Jun 1898 in McDowell Co.
3. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 36.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 122.
Frances Beavers, age 21, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Ellen
Beavers, married on 15 oct 1890 Eliza Pack, age 27, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of Flemmer and (_______) Pack.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 86.
Thomas W. Beavers, age 29, married on 14 Jun 1898 Nancy Collins, age 17.
They were married at Slate Ridge.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 86B, Family #245.
Listed as Marion? Beavers, age 34, born in Jul 1867, in VA, married 2 years,
head of household.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as T.M. Beavers, age 41, born in VA, married 12 years, farmer, head
of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Arminda Beavers search, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Thomas Marion Beavers was born in 1869 in McDowell Co, WV; died 22 Mar 1951
in McDowell Co; married first Eliza Pack on 15 Oct 1890 in McDowell Co, WV;
second Nancy J. Collins on 14 Jun 1898 in McDowell Co.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 86.
Thomas W. Beavers, age 29, married on 14 Jun 1898 Nancy Collins, age 17.
They were married at Slate Ridge.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 86B, Family #245.
Listed as Nancy Beavers, age 18, born in Apr 1882, in WV, married 2 years,
1 child, living, in household of husband, Thomas Beavers.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as Nannie Beavers, age 27, born in WV, married 12 years, 6 children,
6 living, in household of husband, Thomas Marion Beavers.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as Graham? G. Beavers, age 7, born in WV, in household of father,
Thomas Marion Beavers.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as Bessie E. Beavers, age 3, born in WV, in household of father,
Thomas Marion Beavers.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Peeryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161, Family #22.
Listed as Ingie Pane? Beavers, age 8 months, born in WV, in household of
father, Thomas Marion Beavers.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Lee Armontrout, age 34, as head of household, a farm laborer.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Elizabeth Armontrout, age 38, in household of husband, Lee
Armontrout..
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as John A. Armontrout, age 14, in household of father, Lee
Armontrout.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Daniel M. Armontrout, age 13, in household of father, Lee
Armontrout.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Henry A.W. Armontrout, age 10, in household of father, Lee
Armontrout.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Joseph S. Armontrout, age 7, in household of father, Lee
Armontrout.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #65.
Listed as Omy J. Armontrout, age 2, in household of father, Lee
Armontrout.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, page 11, Family #76.
Listed as D.M. Davidson, age 26, as head of household, a farm laborer.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 185,
Davidson-French Family article, submitted by Betty Davidson Campbell, 110
Tolley Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801-2449.
Daniel M. Davidson, born abt 1841, married Nancy Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, page 11, Family #76.
Listed as Nancy Davidson, age 22, in household of husband, D.M. Davidson.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 185,
Davidson-French Family article, submitted by Betty Davidson Campbell, 110
Tolley Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801-2449.
Daniel M. Davidson, born abt 1841, married Nancy Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, page 11, Family #76.
Listed as Joseph S. Davidson, age 2, in household of father, D.M. Davidson.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 185,
Davidson-French Family article, submitted by Betty Davidson Campbell, 110
Tolley Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801-2449.
Aury French, daughter of John and Obedience French, married Daniel Davidson.
2. 1850 Census, Giles Co, VA, 21st District, taken on 21 Aug 1850, Page 403B, Family #508.
Listed as Daniel Davidson, age 44, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #73.
Listed as Daniel Davidson, age 62, as head of household.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Vol 9, Complied by William A. March, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 014.
Listed as Daniel Davidson, age 72, as head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 185,
Davidson-French Family article, submitted by Betty Davidson Campbell, 110
Tolley Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801-2449.
Aury French, daughter of John and Obedience French, married Daniel Davidson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Matthew French search, 1 Feb 2002, submitted by James
W. Blankenship, jkblank@avci.net.
John A. French; born in 1759 in Culpepper Co, VA; died in Giles Co, VA;
married Obedience Clay.
Daughter, Aury French; born in 1813 in Giles Co, VA; married Daniel Davidson
on 11 Nov 1831 in Giles Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census, Giles Co, VA, 21st District, taken on 21 Aug 1850, Page 403B, Family #508.
Listed as Aury Davidson, age 37, born in VA, in household of husband, Daniel Davidson
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #73.
Listed as Arminta Davidson, age 61, in household of husband, Daniel
Davidson.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Vol 9, Complied by William A. March, page 773.
Big Creek District, page 014.
Listed as Arminta Davidson, age 71, in household of husband, Damiel
Davidson.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 185,
Davidson-French Family article, submitted by Betty Davidson Campbell, 110
Tolley Drive, Beckley, WV, 25801-2449.
Aury French, daughter of John and Obedience French, married Daniel Davidson.
Children: Minerva Ann, born abt 1863, married Harmon Trout on 7 Mar 1854;
George F., born abt 1840, married Catherine Mattie-Lou Deskins on 22 Mar
1866; and Daniel M. Davidson, born abt 1841, married Nancy Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O., Family #73.
Listed as Juliann Davidson, age 21, in household of father, Daniel Davidson.