McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Anderson Sizemore

1. 1840 Census, Ashe Co, NC, page 4.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, born 1810-1820, head of household, with wife
born 1820-25 and one male child, born 1835-1840.
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #758.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, age 31, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, age 40, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #79.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, age 51, as head of household, a farmer.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 014.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, age 60, as head of household, a farmer.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Anderson Sizemore, age 64, widowed, born in NC, son of Ahon? and Rebecca
Sizemore, married on 28 Nov 1888 Priscilla Rose, age 53, widow, born in KY,
daughter of Henry and Pesry? (Perry).
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 7 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
77A, Family #82.
Listed as Anderson Sizemore, age 80, born in Apr 1820 in NC, married 41
years, head of household.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Sizemore search, 4 May 2002, submitted by
Susan Compton, @rscomp@zoomnet.net.
Anderson Sizemore; born 20 Apr 1820 in Ashe Co, NC; died aft 1893 in Ashe
Co, NC; son of Owen and Rebecca Anderson Sizemore; married first, Mary Jane
Peyton: second Priscilla Rose (sic, Perry; she was widow of Eli Rose).
9. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anderson Sizemore search, 4 May 2002, submitted by
Linda Blevins, lindabelevins11@hotmail.com.
Anderson Sizemore: born on 20 Apr 1820 in Ashe Co, NC; died in 1902 in
McDowell Co, WV; married Mary Jane Payton, daughter of Jennie Payton, on 3
Mar 1839.


Priscilla Perry

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Anderson Sizemore, age 64, widowed, born in NC, son of Ahon? and Rebecca
Sizemore, married on 28 Nov 1888 Priscilla Rose, age 53, widow, born in KY,
daughter of Henry and Pesry? (Perry).
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 7 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
77A, Family #82.
Listed as Siller Sizemore, age 66, born in Mar 1840? in NC?, married 41
years, in household of husband, Anderson Sizemore.


Charlotte Sizemore

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Charlotte Sizemore, age 18, born in NC, in household of father,
Anderson Sizemore.
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #758.
Listed as Charlotte Sizemore, age 13, born in NC, in household of father,
Anderson Sizemore.


David Daniel? Sizemore

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Daniel Sizemore, age 17, born in NC, in household of father,
Anderson Sizemore.
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #758.
Listed as David Sizemore, age 6, born in NC, in household of father,
Anderson Sizemore.


Owen Sizemore

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Anderson Sizemore, age 64, widowed, born in NC, son of Ahon? (Owen) and
Rebecca Sizemore, married on 28 Nov 1888 Priscilla Rose, age 53, widow, born
in KY, daughter of Henry and Pesry? (Perry).
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #757.
Listed as Owen Sizemore, age 57, born in NC, farmer, head of household.


Rebecca

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Anderson Sizemore, age 64, widowed, born in NC, son of Ahon? (Owen) and
Rebecca Sizemore, married on 28 Nov 1888 Priscilla Rose, age 53, widow, born
in KY, daughter of Henry and Pesry? (Perry).
2. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #757.
Listed as Rebecca Sizemore, age 58, born in TN, in household of husband,
Owen Sizemore.


Shadrack "Shady" Sizemore

1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 290A, Family #758.
Listed as Shade Sizemore, age 2, born in NC, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Shadrack Sizemore, age 11, born in NC, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #79.
Listed as Shady Sizemore, age 21, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 7.
Shad Sizemore, age 26, married Catherine Poe, age 26, on 6 Aug 1874.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
Both were born in Ashe Co, NC.
No parents were listed.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 014.
Listed as Shade Sizemore, age 29, as head of household, a farmer.
6. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 62B;
Family #108/108.
Listed as Shade Sizemore; age 52; born in Mar 1848 in NC; married 24 yrs; farmer; head of
household; father born in NC; mother born in Ireland.


Catherine J. Poe

1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 25 Sep 1850, Page 287A, Family #709.
Listed as Catherine J. Poe, age 4, born in NC, in household of father, John Poe.
2. 1860 Census, Ashe Co, NC, Peake Creek PO, taken on 15 Aug 1860, Page 370B, Family #911.
Listed as Catherine Poe, age 14, born in NC, in household of father, John Poe.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 7.
Shad Sizemore, age 26, married Catherine Poie? (sic Poe), age 26, on 6 Aug
1874. Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 137 (104).
Both were born in Ashe Co, NC.
No parents were listed.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 014.
Listed as Catherine Sizemore, age 33, in household of husband, Shade Sizemore.
5. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 62B;
Family #108/108.
Listed as Kate Sizemore; age 53; born in Jan 1847 in NC; married 24 yrs; 8 children, 4 living;
in household of husband, Shadrack Sizemore.


John H. Sizemore

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 014.
Listed as John H. Sizemore, age 8, in household of father, Shade
Sizemore.


Sallie Ann Sizemore

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 014.
Listed as Sallie Ann Sizemore, age 3, in household of father, Shade
Sizemore.


Amanda S. Sizemore

1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 62B;
Family #108/108.
Listed as Manda S. Sizemore; age 18; born in Oct 1881 in WV; in household of father, Shadrack
Sizemore.


Charles Sizemore

1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 62B;
Family #108/108.
Listed as Charles Sizemore; age 17; born in Jul 1883 in WV; in household of father, Shadrack
Sizemore.


Hiram Sizemore

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Hiram Sizemore, age 9, born in NC, in household of father,
Anderson Sizemore.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #79.
Listed as Hiram Sizemore, age 19, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Sizemore search, 4 May 2002, submitted by
Susan Compton, @rscomp@zoomnet.net.
Anderson Sizemore; born 20 Apr 1820 in Ashe Co, NC; died aft 1893 in Ashe
Co, NC; son of Owen and Rebecca Anderson Sizemore; married first, Mary Jane
Peyton: second Priscilla Rose (sic, Perry; she was widow of Eli Rose).
Son, Hiram Sizemore; born on 25 Apr 1850 in NC?; died on 19 Jun 1921 at
Lucasville, OH; married Jane Altizer, daughter of John and Sarah Rebecca
Beavers Altizer, on 31 Jul 1872.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Disrict, taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page
78A, Family #101.
Listed as Hiram Sizemore, age 51, born in Apr 1849 NC, married 27 years, in
household of brother-in-law, George Bolden.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 202A;
Family #269/280.
Listed as Hiram Sizemore, age 61, born in WV; Widowed; in household of son, George Sizemore.


Jane Altizer

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Sizemore search, 4 May 2002, submitted by
Susan Compton, @rscomp@zoomnet.net.
Hiram Sizemore; born on 25 Apr 1850 in NC?; died on 19 Jun 1921 at
Lucasville, OH; married Jane Altizer, daughter of John and Sarah Rebecca
Beavers Altizer, on 31 Jul 1872.
Jane Altizer; born in 1853 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley PO, taken on 11 Aug 1860,
Page 880, Family #1340.
Listed as Jane Altizer, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, John A. Altizer.
3. 1970 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; Court House PO; taken on 8 Jul 1870;
Page 376B; Family #314/314.
Listed as Jane Altizer; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, John A. Altizer.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Disrict, taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page
78A, Family #101.
Listed as Jane Sizemore, age 48, born in July 1857 in VA, married 27 years, 3
children, 1 living, in household of brother-in-law, George Bolden.


Asa Franklin Sizemore

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Tumbling Creek, P.O.,
taken on 17 Jul 1860, Page 801, Family #785.
Listed as Asa F. Sizemore, age 4, born in NC, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #79.
Listed as Franklin Sizemore, age 16, in household of father, Anderson Sizemore.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek Township, page 015.
Listed as Franklin Sizemore, age 23, as head of household, a farmer.


Mary E. Altizer

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek District, page 015.
Listed as Mary Sizemore, age 19, in household of husband, Franklin Sizemore.


Charlotte Sizemore

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek District, page 015.
Listed as Charlotte Sizemore, age 3, in household of father, Franklin Sizemore.


Sarah J. Sizemore

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 801.
Big Creek District, page 015.
Listed as Sarah J. Sizemore, age 1, in household of father, Franklin
Sizemore.


Isaac Winfrey Holbrook

1. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Isaac Holbrook, Sr, was born ca 1790 in Surry Co, NC; died 1 Jun 1877 in
McDowell Co, WV; married first, Sally Dill, second, Malvina Williams (sic
see Ref 3), and third (sic second) Ann Barnett on 8 Oct 1840 in Tazewell Co,
VA. Isaac served as a Private in the 43rd Infantry, War of 1812, from 17 Mar
1814 to 16 Sep 1815. Isaac was the son of Randolph Holbrook.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 82.
Isaac Holbrook married on 26 Oct 1826 Melvina Williams.
3. Internet e-mail, 13 May 2000, pdilley@neumedia.net, Patricia Dilley.
Isaac Winfrey Holbrook married first Sallie Diel; second, Ann Barnett,
daughter of William and Mary McGuire Barnett, on 8 Oct 1840 in Tazewell Co,
VA.
4. Internet e-mail, 16 Jun 2001, pdilley@neumedia.net, Patricia Dilley.
The Isaac Winfrey Holbrook who married Melvina Williams was the son of Colby
Holbrook of Tazewell Co, VA. This Isaac left for KY before 1830.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Colby Holbrook search, 21 Jun 2001, submitted by
felinesmama@msn.com
Isaac Holbrook, son of Colby and Celia (_______) Holbrook, was born abt
1806. Isaac's father, Colby Holbrook, was the son of Randolph and Mary
(_____) Holbrook.


Melvina Williams

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 82.
Isaac Holbrook married on 26 Oct 1826 Melvina Williams.


William T. Jesse? Holbrook

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #80.
Listed as William Holbrook, age 3, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as William T. Holbrook, age 14, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
3. "Marriage Records of Mc Dowell Co, WV", page 20.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
William Holbrook, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of I. W. and
Cosby Holbrook, married on 30 Oct 1883 Laura L. Reedy, age 17, born in NC,
daughter of Joseph and Sallie Reedy.
4. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Lists him as William Jesse Holbrook, born in 1866, in McDowell Co, WV,
married Becky (________) abt 1885; children Joseph, Randolph, and Charles.
Is this the same William Holbrook?
5. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #274.
Listed as William T. Holbrook, age 32, born in Nov 1867 in WV, widowed, in
household of father, Isaac Holbrook.
Also listed are three sons of William's: Joseph, age 14, born in Jun 1885;
Randolph, age 11, born in Mar 1889; and Charles, age 8, born in Mar 1892.


Laura L. Reedy

1. "Marriage Records of Mc Dowell Co, WV", page 20.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 112.
William Holbrook, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of I. W. and
Cosby Holbrook, married on 30 Oct 1883 Laura L. Reedy, age 17, born in NC,
daughter of Joseph and Sallie Reedy.


Fleming Pack

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 309, Family 1286.
Listed as Flemming Pack, age 14, in household of father, John Pack.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Knob and Cedar Bluff PO's, taken on 3 Aug 1860, Page 855,
Family #1138.
Listed as Fleming Pack, age 23, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
Flemmar Pack, age 41, widowed, born in Floyd Co, KY, married on 15 Jul 1884
Rebecca R. Holebrook, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of I.W. and
Cosby Holbrook.
4. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Rebecca Layuna Holbrook was born on 30 Sep 1867 in McDowell Co, WV; died 19
Aug 1888 at Birch River, Webster Co, WV; married Flemming Pack.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Aug 1870; Page 297B;
Family #585.
Listed as Fleming Pack; age 35; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
6. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 2 Jun 1880; Page 277A;
Family #38/38.
Listed as Fleming Pack, age 40, born in VA, widowed, farmer, head of household.
7. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 26.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
W.C. Denny, age 21, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of Uriah and Mary Denny,
married on 23 Nov 1886 Margaret Pack, age 16, born in Tazewell Co, VA,
daughter of Flemmer and Mary(sic, Rebecca J.) Pack.
8. 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.
9. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 74B, Family #34/34.
Listed as Flemming Pack, age 65, born in Aug 1855 in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.


Rebecca Layuna Holbrook

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #80.
Listed as Rebecca L. Holbrook, age 2, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Rebecca Holbrook, age 12, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
Flemmar Pack, age 41, widowed, born in Floyd Co, KY, married on 15 Jul 1884
Rebecca R. Holebrook, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of I.W. and
Cosby Holbrook.
4. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Rebecca Layuna Holbrook was born on 30 Sep 1867 in McDowell Co, WV; died 19
Aug 1888 at Birch River, Webster Co, WV; married Flemming Pack.


Isaac Wesley Holbrook Jr

1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 12, taken 22 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #80.
Listed as Isaac W. Holbrook, age 8 months, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Wesley (sic? Winfrey) Holbrook, age 11, in household of father,
Isaac W. Holbrook.
3. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Born on 21 Aug 1869, McDowell Co, WV; died 5 Apr 1937 at Dyer, Webster Co,
WV; married Martha Jane Sopher on 24 Dec 1891 in Braxton Co, WV.
4. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Isaac W. Holbrook, age 29, born in Aug 1870 in WV, married 8 yrs,
head of household.


Martha J. Sopher

1. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Born on 21 Aug 1869, McDowell Co, WV; died 5 Apr 1937 at Dyer, Webster Co,
WV; married Martha Jane Sopher on 24 Dec 1891 in Braxton Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Martha J. Holbrook, age 32, born in May 1868 in WV, married 8 yrs,
in household of husband, Isaac W. Holbrook. Has had 5 children, 4 are living.


Cosbi Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Causby Holbrook, age 6, born in May 1894 in WV, in household of
father, Isaac W. Holbrook.


Jefferson Davis Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Jefferson Davis Holbrook, age 4, born in Jan 1896 in WV, in
household of father, Isaac W. Holbrook.


Henry L. Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Henry L. Holbrook, age 2, born in May 1897 in WV, in
household of father, Isaac W. Holbrook.


Columbus Franklin Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #282.
Listed as Columbus Franklin Holbrook, age 11 months, born in Jun 1899 in WV,
in household of father, Isaac W. Holbrook.


Joseph Crockett Holbrook

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Joseph Holbrook, age 9, in household of father, Isaac W.
Holbrook.
2. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Born on 15 Mar 1871, McDowell Co, WV; died 24 Jul 1935 at Boggs, Webster Co,
WV; married Evaline June Denny, daughter of Uriah and Mary Denny, on 23 dec
1894 at Boggs, Webster Co, WV; buried at Boggs Cemetery, Webster Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #276.
Listed as Joseph C.. Holbrook, age 29, born in Mar 1871 in WV, married 6
yrs, head of household.


Evaline Denny

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed Evaline Denny, age 1, in household of father, Uriah Denny.
2. Internet e-mail, Particia Dilley, pdilley@neumedia.net, November 14, 1999.
Born on 15 Mar 1871, McDowell Co, WV; died 24 Jul 1935 at Boggs, Webster Co,
WV; married Evaline June Denny, daughter of Uriah and Mary Denny, on 23 dec
1894 at Boggs, Webster Co, WV; buried at Boggs Cemetery, Webster Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #276.
Listed as Eva Holbrook, age 21, born in May 1879 in NC, married 6 yrs, in
household of husband, Joseph C. Holbrook. Has had 3 children, all living.


Mary B. Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #276.
Listed as Mary B. Holbrook, age 4, born in Mar 1896 in WV, in household of
father, Joseph C. Holbrook.


Austin Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #276.
Listed as Austin Holbrook, age 2, born in Jan 1898 in WV, in household of
father, Joseph C. Holbrook.


Lillie Holbrook

1. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #276.
Listed as Lillie Holbrook, age 4 months, born in Feb 1900 in WV, in household
of father, Joseph C. Holbrook.