1. 1900 Census, Knott Co, KY; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 49B; Image 4 of 59; Family #24/24.
Listed as Michal Hicks, age 6, born in KY in Mar 1894, in household of father, John H. Hicks.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 205A; Image 37
of 48; Family #314/326.
Listed as Mitchel Hicks; age 16; born in KY; in household of father, Henry C. Hicks.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Henry Clay Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith, Box 12,
Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 79; WV Archives Website.
Mitchell Hicks; age 21; born in Knott Co, KY; single; machinist; living at Caretta, WV; son of Henry and
Amanda; married on 7 Nov 1914 at Caretta, WV; Beckie Boothe; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of S.S. and Sallie.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 74B; Family #32/32.
Listed as Rebecca Boothe; age 2; born in WV in Feb 1898; in household of father, Sylvester S. Booth.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Henry Clay Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith, Box 12,
Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 79; WV Archives Website.
Mitchell Hicks; age 21; born in Knott Co, KY; single; machinist; living at Caretta, WV; son of Henry and
Amanda; married on 7 Nov 1914 at Caretta, WV; Beckie Boothe; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of S.S. and Sallie.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Neada Dawson
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1963
Address: General Delivery
Residence Place: Big Sandy, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24816-9999"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Neada Dawson
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1963
Address: General Delivery
Residence Place: Big Sandy, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24816-9999"
Bradley Dwayne aka Dawson England
1. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Heaven Gained another angel, Bradley Dwayne Dawson, 38, of Big Sandy, WV passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital. Born August 7, 1982 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Neada Dawson and Edward England. He was a resident of McDowell County all of his life. He loved being outdoors and spending time with Friends, Family and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Evelyn Keaton and Robert Estep; Shelby and Eary England; two aunts: Robin Ball and Shona Riffe; two cousins: John and Heather Lester. Survivors include: his mother, Neada Dawson of Welch, WV; father, Edward England of Bluefield, WV; one brother, Edward C. England of Bluefield, WV; one sister, Heather Collins of Roderfield, WV; one special cousin, Jessica Conley; three nephews: Joirdan Lambert and Joseph Dye of Roderfield, WV; Hunter Keaton of Hensley, WV; aunts: Charlene Isom of Hensley, WV; Kim Keaton of Big Sandy, WV; Rhonda Bryant of Bluefield, WV; Patty Deskins of N.C.; uncles: John Dotson of Big Sandy, WV; Scotty Keaton of Welch, WV; Doug Dotson of Princeton, WV; Randy England of Hensley, WV; Ronnie England of Welch, WV; Jimmy England of Bluefield, WV; Delbert Bryant of Bluefield, WV; Keith Reynolds of TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11 A.M. from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield, WV with Pastor Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the England Family Cemetery in Hensley, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Friends may call Monday, March 29, 2021 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Dawson Family."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77-005821; Ancestry.com Website.
Don Elmer Keen; age 22; born 12 Feb 1954 in Council, VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Honaker, VA; son of Elmer and Grace (Bostic) Keen; married on 12 Feb 1977 in
Honaker, VA; Lesia Ann Lester; age 17; born 7 ocy 1959 in Richlands, VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at honaker, VA; daughter of William and Imogene (Penley) Lester.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77-005821; Ancestry.com Website.
Don Elmer Keen; age 22; born 12 Feb 1954 in Council, VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Honaker, VA; son of Elmer and Grace (Bostic) Keen; married on 12 Feb 1977 in
Honaker, VA; Lesia Ann Lester; age 17; born 7 ocy 1959 in Richlands, VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at honaker, VA; daughter of William and Imogene (Penley) Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 26
Given Name Roger
Surname Woods
Birth Date 05 Jun 1941
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24801
Event Date Oct 1967"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: Roger Woods
SSN: 235-62-9094
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 5 Jun 1941
Died: Oct 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1956)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 17 Dec 2013.
Roger Woods; born 5 Jun 1941; died 20 Oct 1967; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Betty Jean Ball Stacy"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Brenda Wood, Bradshaw,
WV 24817.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Brenda Ball and Kelly Wood"; Article; Page 257; submitted by Brend Kay Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 157; WV Archives Website.
Roscoe J. Gibson; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 14 Aug 1952 in Welch,
WV; Marie Kathleen Lester; age 21; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single.
1. 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 Marie R. Lester; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, William A. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 157; WV Archives Website.
Roscoe J. Gibson; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 14 Aug 1952 in Welch,
WV; Marie Kathleen Lester; age 21; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marie Kathleen Gibson [Marie K Gibson] [Marie Kathleen Lester]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1932
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Nov 1999
Father:
William A Lester
Mother:
Mary A Payne
SSN: 230528074
Notes: Jan 1958: Name listed as MARIE KATHLEEN GIBSON;
30 Dec 1999: Name listed as MARIE K GIBSON"
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3793; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Website.
Willam Abb Lester; age 25; born 15 Mar 1892 at Coalwood, WV; section laborer of Norfolk and
Western Railway at Iaeger, WV; living at Wilmore, WV; dependent wife and mother; short with stout
build; brown eyes and dark hair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 83; WV Archives Website.
W.A. Lester; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Lisha
and Rettie; married on 5 Dec 1924 at Bradshaw, WV; Mary E. Payne; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Whiton (sic, Whitten) and Louise.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 194B; Image 44 of
56; Family #354.
Listed as W.A. Lester; age 33; born in WV; married at 27; carpenter; head of household.
4. 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 William A. Lester; age 49; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; electrician in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-376; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
William Abner Lester; age 50; born 15 Mar 1892 at Coalwood, WV; living at Sandy Huff, WV; mailing
address General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; employed by Pocahontas Red Bird Mining Corp, Iaeger, WV;
person who will always know address, Mrs. Mary E. Lester; wife; Iaeger, WV; 5'6" tall; 150 lbs; Black
eyes and Black hair; sallow complexion.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1942); Sandy River District; Page 282; WV Archives
Website.
William Abner Lester; age 50; born in Wyoming Co, WV; married; mine machinist; son of Eliah and
_______ Lester; died 23 Aug 1942; due to arterio-sclerosis; reported by Whitton Payne.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 19 May 1910, Page 78B,
Family #237.
Listed as Mary C. Jones, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, William L. Jones.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 83; WV Archives Website.
W.A. Lester; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Lisha
and Rettie; married on 5 Dec 1924 at Bradshaw, WV; Mary E. Payne; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Whiton (sic, Whitten) and Louise.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 194B; Image 44 of
56; Family #354.
Listed as Mary Etta Lester; age 25; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Willaim A.
Lester.
4. 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 Mary E. Lester; age 35; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr1935; in household of husband, William A. Lester.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District: Welch; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 129 B;
Family #128./134.
Listed as Edwin Waldron, age 6, born in May 1894 in WV, in household of father, Rufus C. Waldron.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 16 Apr 1910; Page 101 B; Family #46/52.
Listed as Edward Waldron; age 15; born in WV; single; in household of father, Rufus C. Waldron.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 110; WV Archives Website.
E.H. Waldron; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living in Welch, WV; son of R.C.
and M.J.; married on 22 Oct 1916 at the parsonage in Kimball, WV; Grace Hunt; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Tobe and Polly.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 112 B; Family #66/84.
Listed as Edwin H. Waldron; age 24; born in WV; married; laborer in plumbing shop; head of
household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242 A; Family #45.
Listed as Edwin H.Waldron; age 36; born in WV; married at 22; auto mechanic; head of household.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rufus Waldron Aearch, 10 May 2002, submitted by
LaMona Phillips, bphillips@bak.rr.com.
Edwin Hugh Waldron, Sr.; born on 30 May 1894 at Welch, WV; died on 2 Jun
1959 at Welch, WV; married first, Grace Hunt; second, Edna Rachel Jarrell.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 370; WV Archives Website.
E.H. Waldron; age 52; born and living in Welch, WV; divorced; married on 2 Apr 1947 in Welch, WV;
Edna Rachel Jarrells; age 21; born in Stone (sic, Keystone), WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
8. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Junior Poca; taken18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #37.
Listed as Edwin H. Waldron; age 55; born in WV; married; bartender in beer bar; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 008094; WV Archives Website.
Edwin Hugh Waldron; age 65; born 30 May 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; married; living in Welch, WV;
son of Rufus and Edna (Beavers) Waldron; died 2 Jul 1959 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch,
WV; due to massive hemorrhage with cirrhosis of liver and peptic ulcer; buried 4 Jun 1959 in
Cartwright Cemetery, Welch, WV; informant, Harry J. Houtz, Princeton, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by songbird; 6 Oct 2011.
" Edwin Hugh Waldron Sr.
Birth 30 Mar 1894
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 1959 (aged 65)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cartwright Cemetery
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 77724697"Additional Information Posted:
"Edwin Hugh Waldron senior is my grandfather. He is buried on the east side of the overgrown graveyard along with his father Rufus Crockett Waldron born 1853 and died in 1936. My father was 16 when his grandpa passed away. My father remembers his grandpa RUFUS CROCKETT WALDRON as a very kind generous caring man."
1.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 13 Jun 1900; Page 128A;
Image 17 of 52; Family #154/161.
Listed as Gracy Hunt; age 2; born in Mar 1898 in WV; in household of father, Tobias F. Hunt.
2.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 108B;
Image 20 of 46; Family #154/175.
Listed as Gracie Hunt; age 12; born in WV; in household of mother, Polly Crockett Hunt.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 110; WV Archives Website.
E.H. Waldron; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living in Welch, WV; son of R.C.
and M.J.; married on 22 Oct 1916 at the parsonage in Kimball, WV; Grace Hunt; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Tobe and Polly.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 112 B; Family #66/84.
Listed as Grace Waldron; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Edwin H. Waldron
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242 A; Family #45.
Listed as Grace Waldron; age 32; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Edwin H.
Waldron.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22/23
Apr 1940; Page 755A; Image 24 of 35; Household #180.
Listed as Grace Blankenship; age 41; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in Welch,
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George W. Blankenship.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Grace Hunt Blankenship [Grace H Blankenship] [Grace Hunt Hunt]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1898
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Sep 1989
Father:
Tobias Hunt
Mother:
Polly Crockett
SSN: 401908864
Notes: 22 Aug 1972: Name listed as GRACE HUNT BLANKENSHIP;
20 Sep 1989: Name listed as GRACE H BLANKENSHIP"
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Debbie Walus; 28 Jan 2012; maintained by Song Bird.
" Grace Hunt Blankenship
Birth 19 Mar 1898
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1989 (aged 91)
Florence, Boone County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Union Cemetery
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 84122741"Additional Information Posted:
"Edwin Hugh Waldron SR and Grace Hunt Divorced
They were the parents of Edwin Hugh Waldron JR"
1. Orange Co, FL; WW II Draft Registration Card #W 172; 25 Jan 1944; Ancestry.com Website.
Rufus Crockett Waldron; age 18; born 22 (sic, 21) Jan 1926 in Welch, WV; living at 2324 E.
Washington St, Orlando, FL; mailing address c/o Marie Hotel, Orlando, FL; employed by Post
Engineers, Orlando Air Base, Orland, FL; name of person who will always know address, Jean
Sheldon, mother, Marie Hotel, Orlando, FL; 5'8" tall; 148 lbs; hazel eyes; brown hair; ruddy
complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 497; WV Archives Website.
Rufus C. Waldron; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Orlando, FL; married on 29 Dec 1945
at Vivian, WV; Katherine Crawford; age 18; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; with consent of
Chester C. Crawford, father of Katherine Crawford.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #89.
Listed as Rufus C. Waldron; age 24; born in WV; married; mechanic in coal mine; head of
household
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rufus Crockett Waldron [Rufus C Waldron]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 21 Jan 1926
Birth Place Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date 22 Aug 2002
Father Randolf L Waldron
Mother Jean Reyonelds
SSN 235309512
Notes Apr 1942: Name listed as RUFUS CROCKETT WALDRON;
31 Aug 2002: Name listed as RUFUS C WALDRON"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 9 Jun 2019.
"Rufus C. Waldron
Birth 1926
Death 2002 (aged 75–76)
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199902786"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 497; WV Archives Website.
Rufus C. Waldron; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Orlando, FL; married on 29 Dec 1945
at Vivian, WV; Katherine Crawford; age 18; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; with consent of
Chester C. Crawford, father of Katherine Crawford.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #89.
Listed as Catherine Waldron; age 22; born in WV; married; in ousehold of husband, Rufus C.
Waldron.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Katherine M. Waldron
Social Security Number 234-42-8557
Birth Date 8 Jun 1927
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24895, Wilcoe, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date Jan 1993"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 9 Jun 2019.
"Katherine M. Waldron
Birth 1927
Death 1993 (aged 65–66)
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199902801"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #89.
Listed as Allen Waldron; age 1; born in WV; in ousehold of husband, Rufus C. Waldron.