McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


James Dewey Golden

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7704; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Dewey Golden; age 28; born in Logan, WV; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Shelby
and Rosene (Southern) (sic?, Southers?) Golden; married on 26 Mar 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Jo
Evans; age 22; born in Bartley, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Leonard P. and
Carrie (Daniel) Evans.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Shelby Golden"; Article; Page 152; submitted by Hazel Wagner, Box 54,
English, WV 24832.


Betty Jo Porter

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 317; WV Archives Web Site.
William G. Evans; age 21; born and living in Holden, WV; single; son of Edward and Carnie (Mullins)
Evans; married on 22 Mar 1951 in Pine Creek, WV; Betty Jo Porter; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single;
living in Holden, WV; daughter of Leonard and Carrie (Daniels) Porter.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7704; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Dewey Golden; age 28; born in Logan, WV; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Shelby
and Rosene (Southern) (sic?, Southesr?) Golden; married on 26 Mar 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Jo
Evans; age 22; born in Bartley, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Leonard P. and
Carrie (Daniel) Evans.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.


Austin Sparks

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Thomas Waddle Search, 26 Jul 2003, submitted by Dorinda Pruitt,
dpruitt@arkansas.net.
Sarah Pruett; married Austin Sparks on 17 Oct 1871 in Tazewell Co, VA.


Billy Ray Graham

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Ray Graham, 38, of Mullens, WV passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at Beckley Appalachian
Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on December 6, 1981 in Man, WV the son of Gevondelon Lee
George Graham of Mullens, WV and the late Jimmy Dale Graham. He was also proceeded in death by his
grandparents Jimmy and Beatrice George and Tilden and Nancy Graham; uncle Robert George; and cousin
Jeremy Smith. Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his mother are his sister Courtney Hassan of
Beckley; two nieces Sophia Lester and Xeriya Hassan; companion Linda Mullen; aunt Lienece Combs of Glen
Rogers; cousin Clarence Miller of Matheny; uncle James George of Mullens; cousins Nathaniel Combs, Willie
and Kim Smith, William Smith, Emily Miller, Adam George, Sandra Hines, Joy Terry, and James Combs; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 6 pm Saturday November 28th in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until
time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. In keeping with wishes he will be cremated following the
service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Andrew Hale

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 174A;
Image 23 of 42; Family #227/276.
Listed as Andrew Hale; age 39; born in VA; married once for 14 yrs; mullatto; coal miner; head of
household.


Rebecca

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 174A;
Image 23 of 42; Family #227/276.
Listed as Becky Hale; age 38; born in VA; married once for 14 yrs; mulatto; 8 children; 4 living; in
household of husband, Andrew Hale.


Willia Hale

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 174A;
Image 23 of 42; Family #227/276.
Listed as Willie Hale; age 17; born in VA; mulatto; in household of father, Andrew Hale.


Walker Hale

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 174A;
Image 23 of 42; Family #227/276.
Listed as Walker Hale; age 12; born in VA; mulatto; in household of father, Andrew Hale.


Elizabeth Hale

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 174A;
Image 23 of 42; Family #227/276.
Listed as Elizabeth Hale; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in WV; mulatto; in household of father, Andrew Hale.


Michael Andrew "Mike" Gianato Sr

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Gianato; age 33; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 22 Nov 1956 in
Powhatan, WV; Lora Mae Gillespie; age 26; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 23 Jul 2011.
" Michael A “Mike” Gianato, Sr
Birth 4 Jul 1923
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jul 2011 (aged 88)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 73809812"

Additional Information Posted:
"July 22, 2011
"Michael A. "Mike" Gianato Sr.

"Staff Writer Bluefield Daily Telegraph

"KIMBALL — Michael A. "Mike" Gianato Sr., age 88, of Kimball, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Born July 4, 1923 in Kimball, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Gianato and Rosie Rossi Gianato Anderson. He was a 1941 graduate of Welch High School, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion, and he was a member of the 40&8. He was a member of the Kimball Rotary Club, and he was a former manager of the ABC Store in Kimball, W.Va. He was a life-long member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, Kimball, W.Va. and a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church, Welch, W.Va. At the time of his death, he was the co-owner and operator of the Gianato Grocey and Hardware Store in Kimball, W.Va. He was a life long resident of Kimball, W.Va. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Mae Gillespie Gianato in 1980; two brothers, Luke Gianato and Johnny Gianato Sr.

"He is survived by two sons, Michael Gianato Jr. and wife Sue of Claypool Hill, Va., Anthony Gianato and wife Donna of Kimball, W.Va.; one brother, James "Jimmy" Gianato and wife Mary of Kimball, W.Va.; one sister, Marie Nickerson and husband Thomas of Charleston, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Lori Lowe and husband Phillip of Doran, Va., Krystle Burdette and husband Shawn of Pipestem, W.Va., Amanda Ausborne and husband Joey of Kimball, W.Va., Kelli Gianato of Kimball, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Shelia.

"A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, Kimball, W.Va. with Father Paul Manickathan as celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell, W.Va. where military services will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council and the West Virginia Honor Guard. Friends may call Sunday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Widener Funeral Home, Kimball, W.Va. where a Rosary service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be nephews and grandchildren. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Queen of the Apostoles Catholic Church, P.O. Box 423, Kimball, WV 24853."


Lora Mae Gillespie

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Michael Gianato; age 33; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 22 Nov 1956 in
Powhatan, WV; Lora Mae Gillespie; age 26; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV.


Troy Hatfield Fletcher

1. "Taylor Family Tree"; posted by Rcipp; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Troy Hatfield Fletcher
1913–1979
Birth 13 MAY 1913 • Virginia, United States of America
Death 15 FEBRUARY 1979 • English, McDowell County, West Virginia"


Katherine Marie Clark

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B; Family #117.
Listed as Marie Clark; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Jessie B. Clark.
3. "Taylor Family Tree"; posted by Rcipp; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Katherine Marie Clark
1924–1967
Birth 9 FEB 1924 • Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 FEB 1967 • English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA