1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Image 20 of 26; Family #162/162.
Listed as Mike Short; female; age 10; born in WV; in household of grandfather, William A. Short, with
father.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 72; WV Archives Website.
William Mike Short; age 19; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Litwar, WV; son of T.J.
and Martha (his step-mother); married on 21 Jun 1929 at Litwar, WV; Cora B. Roberts; age 17; born
in Seattle Co, WA; single; daughter of Neel and Jane.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Mike Short; age 37; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Litwar, WV; married on 20 Feb 1948 at
Litwar, WV; Ada Allen; age 24; born in Blackey, VA; single; living at Litwar, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 20 of 40;
Family #166/176.
Listed as Adie Allen; age 4 yrs, 11 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Jesse L. Allen.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 13 May 1940;
Page 1240B; Image 118 of 132; Household #914.
Listed as Ada Allen; age 16; born in WV; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jesse L. Allen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Mike Short; age 37; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Litwar, WV; married on 20 Feb 1948 at
Litwar, WV; Ada Allen; age 24; born in Blackey, VA; single; living at Litwar, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death certificate #9793; WV Archives Website.
Roy Justice; age 24; born in 1911 in Woodman, KY; married; husband of Georgia Justice; coal miner;
living at Roseann, VA; son of Ellis and Rosetta (Charles) Justice; died 14 Jul 1935 in Welch, WV; due
crushing injuries suffered in automobile wrech on highway #52; buried 16 Jul 1935 at Roseann, VA;
informant, Jesse Justice, Blackie, VA.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Shurles Allen; age 30; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on
17 Nov 1951 at Jolo, WV; Georgia Justice; age 37; born in Blackey, VA; widow; living at
Bradshaw, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #168.
Listed as Henderson Fuller; age 40; born in WV; married; check weighman for coal mine; head of
household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #168.
Listed as Ethel Fuller; age 32; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Henderson Fuller.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 289A, Family 1001.
Listed as Alfred Wolford, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, John Wolford.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 12 Aug 1860, Page 774, Family #116.
Listed as Alfred Wolford, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, John Wolford.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 362D, Family #194.
Listed as Alfred Wolford, age 32, born in VA, farmer, head of household. Wife, Mary, age 29, and
children also listed here.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Betty Calhoun; 17 oct 2010.
'Alfred J. Wolford
Birth 12 Oct 1848
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 16 Oct 1927 (aged 79)
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wolford Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Plot Between wives Polly & Clarissa
Memorial ID 60230904'Additonal Information Posted:
"Alfred was the son of John Jack and Kizziah Betty Davis Wolford. He married first (1871)Mary Polly Blankenship. They had 11 children: John H. (1871-1951), Pricey J. (1872 1889); James "Jim" (1875-1901); Mary Belle 1877- ); Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (1876-1901); Wade (1879-1925); Arminda "Mindy" (1880-1958); Frederick (1886-1937); Lydia "Lettie" (1887-1976); Kiziah (1889-~1970) Cosby (1890-1968).
"Alfred married second Clarissa Blankenship Stacy on 07/27/1897. They had one child Virginia May "Jinny" Wolford(04/21/1898-05/31/1936)."
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 14 Aug 1860, Page 807, Family #328.
Listed as Mary Blankenship, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Hezekiah Blankenship.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Sep 1850, Page 288A, Family #982.
Listed as Polly Blankenship, age 6 months, born in VA, in household of father, Hezekiah
Blankenship.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, Grundy PO, taken on 16 Jul 1870, Page 189B,
Family #50.
Listed as Mary Blankenship, age 20, born in VA, in household of mother, Elizabeth Stacy
Blankenship.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Phil Holden; 3 Jul 2003.
" Mary “Polly” Blankenship Wolford
Birth 29 May 1849
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Jun 1897 (aged 48)
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wolford Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 7651940"Additional Information Posted:
"She was age 51, Daughter of Hezekiah & Elizabeth Stacy Blankenship.
Married Alfred John "A.J." Wolford Sr 1848-1927
They had 11 children: John H. (1871-1951), Pricey J. (1872 1889); James "Jim" (1875-1901); Mary Belle 1877- ); Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (1876-1901); Wade (1879-1925); Arminda "Mindy" (1880-1958); Frederick (1886-1937); Lydia "Lettie" (1887-1976); Kiziah (1889-~1970) Cosby (1890-1968)."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 110B;
Image 24 of 46; Family #194/220.
Listed as Robert Ward; age 2; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Ebenezar R. Flanagan,
with mother, Martha Alice Flanagan Ratcliff.
2. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
R.W. Ratcliff; born 13 Jun 1907 at Kimball, WV; living at Bartley, WV; son of Charles and Martha;
married on 24 Dec 1937 at Welch, WV; Stella Robinson; born 22 May 1912 in Dant, VA; living at
Caretta, WV; daughter of Nat and Mary.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Oceana; E.D. 55-9; taken on 2 May 1940; Page
206A; Image 39 of 97; Household #286.
Listed as Robert W. Ratcliff; age 32; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; timber setter in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 013722; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Robert W. Ratcliff; age 61; born 13 Jun 1907 in WV; married; husband of Alice Robinson; coal miner;
SS# 233-07-6579; living at Gary, WV; son of Charles and Martha (Flanagan) Ratcliff; died 22 Sep 1968;
DOA Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 25 Sep 1968 in
Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Robert Ratcliff, Gary, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorail Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 5 Dec 2013.
Robert W. Ratcliff; born 13 Jun 1907; died 22 Spe 1968; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Alice S. Robinson Ratcliff; "TIS LOVE THAT CALLS US HOME BY CLOSE OF DAY".
1. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
R.W. Ratcliff; born 13 Jun 1907 at Kimball, WV; living at Bartley, WV; son of Charles and Martha;
married on 24 Dec 1937 at Welch, WV; Stella Robinson; born 22 May 1912 in Dant, VA; living at
Caretta, WV; daughter of Nat and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Oceana; E.D. 55-9; taken on 2 May 1940; Page
206A; Image 39 of 97; Household #286.
Listed as Stella Ratcliff; age 28; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Robert W. Ratcliff.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Ratcliff
[Alice Robinson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 71
Birth Date: 25 May 1911
Death Date: 21 Dec 1982
Death Place: Woodbridge, Prince William, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 29 Dec 1982
Father: Nathaniel Robinson
Mother: Mary Austin
Spouse: Robert W Ratcliff
Certificate Number: 1982040823
Military Status: none"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorail Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 5 Dec 2013.
Alice S. Ratcliff; born 25 May 1911; died 21 dec 1982; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Robert W. Ratcliff; "TIS LOVE THAT CALLS US HOME BY CLOSE OF DAY".
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Oceana; E.D. 55-9; taken on 2 May 1940; Page
206A; Image 39 of 97; Household #286.
Listed as Mary Ratcliff; age 1; born in TN; in household of father, Robert W. Ratcliff.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Nathanial Ratcliff, 80, of Gary, WV, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary. Born December 16, 1940 in Gilbert, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Ward Ratcliff Sr. and Alice Stella Robinson Ratcliff."He was a graduate of Gary High School in 1958. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a MP from 1958 to 1960 and he joined the Merchant Marines from which he retired.
"Those left to cherish his memories are two brother, Robert Ratcliff Jr. and wife Carole of Philadelphia, PA, and James Ratcliff and wife Naomi of Havaco; five sisters, Mary Ratcliff of Alexandria, VA, Ginny Grenke and husband Carl of Woodbridge, VA, Ann Flanagan and husband Mike of Crawfordville, FL, Katie Lutterell and husband Jimmy of Havana, FL and Shirley Duffy of Woodbridge, VA.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral services.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Ratcliff family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Taken 21 Jun 1880; Page 298C; Image 11 of 20;
Family #82/82.
Listed as Martha Stinson; age 4; born in WV; in household of father,Thomas W. Stinson.
3. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 2 of 45;
Family #12/12.
Listed as Ethel Stinson; age 24; born in Mar 1876 in WV; married; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 2 of 45;
Family #12/12.
Listed as George Stinson; age 16; born in Jul 1888 in WV; single; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 60; WV Archives Website.
George W. Stinson; age 31; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; common laborer; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of Thomas W. and Sarah Stinson; married on 4 Jul 1904 at Alenwick, WV; Polly Cline; age 19;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Peter and Matilda Cline.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 309; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Stinson; age 42; born in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; fire boss (in mine); living at Bartley, WV; son
of Tom and Sallie; married on 3 Oct 1926 at Bartley, WV; Kizzie Wolford; age 45; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; widow; daughter of Alfred and Mary.
5. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: G W Stinson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: abt 1899
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Tom Stinson
Mother: Sarah Cantrell
Spouse: Bonnie Steele
Certificate Number: 1939027375"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 265A, Family #468.
Listed as Polly Cline, age 16, born in Jun 1883 in WV, in household of father, Peter Cline.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 60; WV Archives Website.
George W. Stinson; age 31; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; common laborer; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of Thomas W. and Sarah Stinson; married on 4 Jul 1904 at Alenwick, WV; Polly Cline; age 19;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Peter and Matilda Cline.
4. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Union District; taken 20 Apr 1910; Page 240A; Image 9 of 32;
Family #92/92.
Listed as Polly Stinson; age 25; born in WV; married once for 5 yrs; two childred; one living; in
household of father, Peter Cline.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Union District; taken 20 Apr 1910; Page 240A; Image 9 of 32;
Family #92/92.
Listed as Hazel Stinson; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Peter Cline with
mother.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 12, Family #76.
Listed as Anderson Estep, age 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, William Estep.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 776.
Sandy River Township, page 010.
Listed as Anderson Estep, age 9, in household of father, William Estep.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1888); Page 118; Line #37; WV Archives Web Site.
William A. Estep; age 18; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; son of William and Bettie;
married on14 Sep 1888 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary Prater; age 18; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jackson and Susan.
4.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Jun 1900; Page 253B; Image 30 of
68; Family #258/258.
Listed as Anderson Estep; age 24; born in Mar 1876 in KY; married less than a year; farm laborer; in
household of mother Elizabeth (Blankenship) Estep, with wife.
5. Marriage Registry of McDowell Co, WV; Book #32; Page 112.
Anderson Estep; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; son of Billy and Bettie; married on
28 Jan 1920; Mercy Atwell; age 29; single; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ham and Eliza
Jane.
6. Kanawha Co, WV; Death Certificate #11162; WV Archives Web Site.
Mr. Anderson Estep; age 73 yrs, 4 mons and 7 days; born 4 Mar 1870 at Panther, WV; widowed;
retired laborer; living at Acme, WV; son of Willam and ______ Estep; died 11 Jul 1943 in Charleston
General Hospital, Charleston, WV; due to arteriorclerosis; buried 14 Jul 1943 in Red Warrior
Cemetery, (Cabin Creek, WV); informant, H.R. Lambert, Acme, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Greg; 30 May 2009; mainatined by Kindred Spirits.
" Anderson “Ance” Estep
Birth 4 Mar 1870
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jul 1943 (aged 73)
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Red Warrior Cemetery
Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 37700992 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Estep (1823-deceased) and Elizabeth Blankenship (1842-deceased)."My Dad, Ersel Whitt Sr. stated his grandfather Anse was married 3-4 times.
"Husband of 1st, Mary Prater (1870-deceased), married 14 Sep. 1888 in McDowell County, West Virginia.
"Husband of 2nd, Lucinda "Cindy" Fuller 1870-deceased), Married on 15 Apr 1900 in Pike County Kentucky.
"Husband of 3rd, Mecy Atwell (1891-deceased), Married on 28 Jan. 1920 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia.
"Father of James "Jim" Estep (1887-1928), Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Estep (1896-1985), Kirk Estep (1904-1978), Elvia Evelyn Estep (1921-deceased), Georgie Estep (1923-1923)
"Photo credit from Jennifer Ann Whitt Renshaw"
1.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Jun 1900; Page 253B; Image 30 of
68; Family #258/258.
Listed as Lucinda Estep; age 33; born in jan 1877 in KY; married less than a year; 2 children; 1 living;
in household of mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Blankenship) Estep, with husband.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
C.B. Jennell; age 25; born in Giles Co, VA; single; electrician; living at Six, WV; son of James and
Vernie; married on 27 Jan 1930 in Welch, WV; Della N. Ward; age 21; born in Summers Co, WV;
divorced; daughter of Gordon and Betty.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
C.B. Jennell; age 25; born in Giles Co, VA; single; electrician; living at Six, WV; son of James and
Vernie; married on 27 Jan 1930 in Welch, WV; Della N. Ward; age 21; born in Summers Co, WV;
divorced; daughter of Gordon and Betty.
(May have married first Cecil D. Mahone in Raleigh Co, WV on 16 Jul 1926)