1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
2. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John D Jewell
Race: White
Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 7 May 1893
Birth Place: West Virginia
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Residence Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Draft Board: 2
Physical Build: Stout
Height: Medium
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Grey"
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 40; WV Archives Website.
John D. Jewell; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Payne(sville), WV; son of
Bill and Sarah Jewell; married on 23 May 1918 at Dan McDowell's; Nancy Bailey; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Jake and Francis Bailey.
4. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John D. Jewel
Birth Date: abt 1894
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jan 1930
Death Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 25 Jan 1930
Death Age: 36 years 4 months 3 days
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father Name: Wm.
Mother Name: Sarah
FHL Film Number: 800211"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 40; WV Archives Website.
John D. Jewell; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Payne(sville), WV; son of
Bill and Sarah Jewell; married on 23 May 1918 at Dan McDowell's; Nancy Bailey; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Jake and Francis Bailey.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersville District, Court House P.O., taken on
8 Jul 1870, Page 376B, Family #312.
Listed as Louisa E. Jewel, age 2 months, born in VA, in household of father, William Jewell.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
"Bill and Betty were parents of the following children: (1) Cosby Jewell, married Henry Asbury. Cosby
and Henry are buried in the Mitchell Cemetery, on Rockridge, near the old Jewell School House.
Henry died about 1919. Cosby died much later.
(2) Jane Jewell married George Asbury; (3) Sarah Jewell, married John Davis; (4) Liza Jewell,
married Wicher Mullins; (5) George Jewell, married Rebecca Asbury; (6) Milton Bud Jewell, never
married...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersville District, Court House P.O., taken on
8 Jul 1870, Page 376B, Family #312.
Listed as Sarah E. Jewel, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, William Jewell.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 11 Jun 1880, Page 338B, Family #113.
Listed as Sarah Jewell, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, William Jewell.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Bill and Betty Baldwin Jewell"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Bearl and
Marjorie Asbury, PO Box 242, Jolo, WV 24850.
"Bill and Betty were parents of the following children: (1) Cosby Jewell, married Henry Asbury. Cosby
and Henry are buried in the Mitchell Cemetery, on Rockridge, near the old Jewell School House.
Henry died about 1919. Cosby died much later.
(2) Jane Jewell married George Asbury; (3) Sarah Jewell, married John Davis; (4) Liza Jewell,
married Wicher Mullins; (5) George Jewell, married Rebecca Asbury; (6) Milton Bud Jewell, never
married...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72-015717; Ancestry.com Website.
Joshua John Hicks; age 25; born 12 Aug 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Box 17, Paynesville, WV; son of Raymond and Carley Mae (Arnold) Hicks; married
on 27 May 1972 at Whitewood, VA; Laura Belle Mullins; age 17; born 17 Sep 1954 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Stacey, Buchanan Co, VA; daughter of Elmer
and Virgie (Roberts) Mullins.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72-015717; Ancestry.com Website.
Joshua John Hicks; age 25; born 12 Aug 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Box 17, Paynesville, WV; son of Raymond and Carley Mae (Arnold) Hicks; married
on 27 May 1972 at Whitewood, VA; Laura Belle Mullins; age 17; born 17 Sep 1954 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Stacey, Buchanan Co, VA; daughter of Elmer
and Virgie (Roberts) Mullins.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Marie Hicks James"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Sherry Kennedy
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tracie Arlene Anglin Irwin"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Vickie Hagerman,
PO Box 3470, Bluewell, WV 24701.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "David and Janet Anglin, Miner" article; Page 91; submitted by Tracie Anglin-Irwin, Princeton,
WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tracie Arlene Anglin Irwin"; Article; Page 200; submitted by Vickie Hagerman,
PO Box 3470, Bluewell, WV 24701.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 30 Apr 1910; Page 117B; Image 37
of 46; Family #282/311.
Listed as Carl Hudgens; age 3; born in WV; single; in household of father, Thomas L. Hudgens.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Taken 14 Jun1900; Page 124B; Image 10
of 52; Family #94/96.
Listed as Ader Hudgens; age 3; born in 1897 in WV; in household of father, Thomas L. Hudgens.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 30 Apr 1910; Page 117B; Image 37
of 46; Family #282/311.
Listed as Ada Hudgens; age 13; born in WV; single; in household of father, Thomas L. Hudgens.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas L. and Laurinda Hudgens"; Article; Page 200; submitted by submitted by
Sibyle Jean Dent, 221 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
"...killed or murdered in Chas. WV."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 194B; Image 44 of
56; Family #354.
Listed as Luther H. Lester; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Willaim A.Lester.
2. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken 30 Apr 1940;
Page 1113A; Image 61 of 74; Household #515.
Listed as Herman L. Lester; age 13; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, William A. Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 427; WV Archives Website.
Luther Herman Lester; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 29 Aug 1953 in
Coalwood, WV; Helen Louise Norman; age 25; born in Riner, VA; divorced; living at Six, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 427; WV Archives Website.
Luther Herman Lester; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 29 Aug 1953 in
Coalwood, WV; Helen Louise Norman; age 25; born in Riner, VA; divorced; living at Six, WV.