1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 205A; Image 37
of 48; Family #314/326.
Listed as Franklin Hicks; age 4; born in KY; in household of father, Henry C. Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 98B;
Image 25 of 29; Family #206/208.
Listed as Frank Hicks; age 26; born in KY; single; machinist for coal mine; 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.
1. "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.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack McKinney
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 7 Jul 1957
Marriage Registration Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1979
Marriage Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Father: Jack McKinney
Mother: Pauline Monk
Spouse: Patricia Lou Monroe
Certificate Number: 1979006071"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Lou Monroe
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Feb 1979
Marriage Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Father: Alva E Monroe
Mother: Norma Davis
Spouse: Jack McKinney
Certificate Number: 1979006071"
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.