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 Thomas Stinson; age 26; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
3. Logan Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 14?; Line #13; WV Archives Website.
Mr. Thomas Stinson; age 40; born in WV; married; farmer; died 12 Feb 1895 in Logan Co, WV; due
to bilateral pneumonia lasting 15 days; buried 14 Feb 1895 at Bend (sic, Ben) Creek.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Debbie Rowe Clarkson; 15 Sep 2009; maintained by Della
Lilly.
" Thomas W Stinson
Birth 17 Aug 1851
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Feb 1898 (aged 46)
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Higgenbotham Cemetery
Wharncliffe, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 42001744"Additional Information Posted:
"Thomas died before 1900."He married Sarah J Cantrell on November 29, 1873 in Logan Co., WV
Their children were James, Ethel William, Emma, George, Mary, Rebecca, Jesse, and Floyd Stinson."Thomas was the son of Unknown Stinson and Anna Hatfield."
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 Sarah Stinson; age 33; born in VA; married; keeping house; in household of husband,
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 Sarah Stinson; age 40; born in Feb 1860 in KY; widow; 13 children, 10 living; day laborer;
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. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Taken 21 Jun 1880; Page 298C; Image 11 of 20;
Family #82/82.
Listed as James C. Stinson; age 6; 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 James C. Stinson; age 26; born in Jan 1874 in WV; single; day laborer; 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. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Taken 21 Jun 1880; Page 298C; Image 11 of 20;
Family #82/82.
Listed as William A/ Stinson; age 6 mons; 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 Albert Stinson; age 20; born in Jan 1880 in WV; single; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
C.J. Ross; age 46; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Bud, WD, WV; son of W.J. and Cora Ross;
married on 12 Apr 1941 in Bud, WV; Hilda Jane Smith; age 26; born and living in Bud, WV; divorced;
daughter of T.S. and Mercie Shrewsbury.
2. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hilda Jane Ross
[Hilda Jane Shrewsbury]
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1915
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Jun 1964
Death Place: Bud, Wyoming, West Virginia
Burial Date: 24 Jun 1964
Cemetery Name: G. W. Shrewsbury Cemetery
Death Age: 49 years 3 months
Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Gender: Female
Residence: Bud, West Virginia
Father Name: Thomas Shrewsbury
Mother Name: Mercy Lilly
FHL Film Number: 597574"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 6 Mar 2006.
" Hilda Jane Shrewsbury Ross
Birth 21 Mar 1915
West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jun 1964 (aged 49)
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
George W. Shrewsberry Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Thomas Samuel Rice Shrewsbury (1880-1944) & Mercy Frances Lilly-Shrewsbury (1882-1950)."Sister of Charles H. Shrewsbury (B. 1914).
"Married to ?? Ross.
"Hilda Ross died at age 49 due to a hemorrhage from the perforation of the abdominal aorta caused by a bullet wound (per WV Register of Deaths, Wyoming County, WV, 1964, page 10)."
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Marion Ledson; age 24; born in Wood Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Canterbuty, WV; son of
__________; married on 12 Dec 1914 at the house of Major Clark; Florence Clark; age 17; born in
Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Major and Alice Clark.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Marion Ledson; age 24; born in Wood Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Canterbuty, WV; son of
__________; married on 12 Dec 1914 at the house of Major Clark; Florence Clark; age 17; born in
Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Major and Alice Clark.
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; "William B. and Mildred L.
Steele, Miner; Article; Page 245; submitted by John Steele, Rt 1, Box 17, Bluefield, WV 24701.
"...lives in Coeburn, Virginia.,,"
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; "William B. and Mildred L.
Steele, Miner; Article; Page 245; submitted by John Steele, Rt 1, Box 17, Bluefield, WV 24701.
"...lives in Coeburn, Virginia.,,"
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; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
(Lives in Bluefield, VA)
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph E Steele II
Birth Date: Sep 1965
Residence Date: 1999-2020
Address: 2804 Dry Fork Rd
Residence: Rocky Gap, Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24366
Second Residence Date: 1999-2012
Second Address: Rr 1 Box 89
Second Residence: Rocky Gap, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24366
Third Residence Date: 1986-2001
Third Address: Rr 2 Box 38
Third Residence: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24605
Fourth Residence Date: 1994-1996
Fourth Address: 1957 Virginia Ave
Fourth Residence: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24605
1. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virginia Steele
Residence Years: 2002
Address: 0 Falls Mills Rd
Residence Place: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24605
Phone Number: 276-326-1034
Spouse: Ralph Steele "
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; "Ralph E. and Mary Steele,
Miner"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Mary V. Steele, Box 121, Premier, WV 24878.
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 22 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition
"Ralph Marlin Wilson, 69, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1952 in Jefferson, OH, a son of the late John Leeth and Wanda Rayburn Wilson."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Mary Altop, and Deborah Williams and a brother Donald Altop.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Josephine Bragg Wilson, two daughters Vickie Hopson, and Bridget and Jerry Walls, II, two sons Ralph and Hope Wilson, Jr. and John and Rachelle Wilson, five granddaughters Cassandra Wilson, Tanna (Alex) Allen, Brittany Cantrell, Sarah Wilson, and Allison Morgan, four grandsons Ralph Wilson, III, Tommy (Hannah) Maynor, Jr., Todd (Kalen) Cantrell, and John Wilson, Jr., four great grandchildren, a sister Martha and Rocky Fraley, several step grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, July 8th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. David Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bragg Cemetery, Brushy Fork, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:30 pm until time of service on Thursday.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends."The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 10A; Image 19 of
26; Family #173/184.
Listed as George Hall; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Columbus W. Hall.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 8 May 1940; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 30; Household #149.
Listed as George W. Hall; age 18; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, Columbus Walter Hall.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Hall
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1921
Birth Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: New River And Pocahontas
Weight: 158
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Ethel Helen Hall
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Washington Hall Self (Head)"
4. World War II; " Young American Patriots"; 1941-1945; McDowell Co, WV; Page 710; Ancestry.com
Website.
George Washington Hall; T/5; US Army; born 15 Sep 1921; entered service 2 Oct 1942; served at
Newport, KY, England, France and Germany; attened Havaco and Welch HS; Methodist; son of M/M
Walter Hall, Havaco, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 51; WV Archives Website.
George Washington Hall; age 24; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on
12 Jan 1946 at Welch, WV; Clementine Rose; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 179; WV Archives Website.
George Washington Hall; age 27; born in Wilcoe, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV; married on 15
Apr 1949 at Capels, WV; Lucy Pearl Stamper; age 26; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; living in
Hensley, WV.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Washington Hall [George W Hall]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1921
Birth Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Jun 1989
Father:
Columbus W Hall
Mother:
Ethel E Pack
SSN: 235264210
Notes: Feb 1940: Name listed as GEORGE WASHINGTON HALL;
13 Jul 1989: Name listed as GEORGE W HALL"
8. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Hall
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1921
Death Date: 29 Jun 1989
SSN: 235264210
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 16 Oct 1942
Release Date 1: 26 Oct 1945"
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Three Forks Road; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page
244A; Image 7 of 51; Family #55/56.
Listed as Liebard Rose; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles W. Rose.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; E..D. 24-5; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 81A;
Image 3 of 70; Household #23.
Listed as Bug Rose; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles W. Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 51; WV Archives Website.
George Washington Hall; age 24; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on
12 Jan 1946 at Welch, WV; Clementine Rose; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clementine Rose
[Clementine Rose McCrickard]
[Clementine Riley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1929
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
[Bradshaw, West Virginia]
Death Date: 1 Jul 2005
Father: Charles Rose
Mother: Corneuous Day
SSN: 234466166
Notes: Jan 1948: Name listed as CLEMENTINE ROSE; Jun 1953: Name listed as CLEMENTINE ROSE MCCRICKARD; Aug 1963: Name listed as CLEMENTINE RILEY; : Name listed as CLEMENTINE ROSE RILEY; 07 Jul 2005: Name listed as CLEMENTINE R RILEY"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James M McCracken [James McCracken]
Birth Date: 5 May 1951
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 732-7005
Address: PO Box 106
Residence: Rock View, WV
Postal Code: 24880-0106
Second Residence Date: 1984
Second Phone Number: 732-7005
Second Address: POB 0x
Second Residence: Rock View, WV
Second Postal Code: 24880"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James "Bimbo" Merton McCracken 69, of Pineville went home to be with his Lord on Monday February 8. 2021 following a long illness."Born March 5, 1951 in Pineville he was the son of the late James R. and Nocle Beverley McCracken.
"Bimbo was a retired coal miner with over 34 years of service. He was a member and also a Deacon, at the Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, in Sabine. Bimbo love to hunt, fish, and just being outside. He spent several years coaching Pineville Little League, and Pee - Wee Football, he also umpired numerous little league games, and umpired in Little League games around the state.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three Brothers: Everette McCracken, Denver McCracken, and Duke McCracken.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 51 years Novella Smith McCracken, he was the best dad to his two children: Clarisa (Woody) Scarbro and Dallas (Kasey) McCracken both of Beckley. His pride and joy was his grandchildren: Olivia and Samuel McCracken, Hayden Tincher, and Gavin Lambert, his sister-in-law, Peggy McCracken, and a host of countless friends and extended family.
"In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association. "
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Novella G McCracken [Novella McCracken]
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1951
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 732-7005
Address: PO Box 106
Residence: Rock View, WV
Postal Code: 24880-0106
Second Residence Date: 1987
Second Phone Number: 732-7005
Second Address: 1 B106
Second Residence: Rockview, WV
Second Postal Code: 24880"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Lucas; age 24; born 20 Mar 1924 at Lester, WV; living at Slab Fork, WV; son of Lacy and Katie
Lucas; married on 27 Jul 1948 at Beckley, WV; Myrtle Lawson; age 17; born 27 Jul 1948 at Slab
Fork, WV; living at Hoychkiss, WV; daughter of Daniel and Cressie; with consent of Daniel and
Cressie Lee Lawson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kimberly Faw-Daniel Boone Chapter DAR; 24 Dec 2013.
" Alvin E. Lucas
Birth 20 Mar 1924
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jan 2006 (aged 81)
Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Alvin E. Lucas, 81, of Slab Fork, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006."Born March 20, 1924, he was the son of the late Lace and Katie Shelton Lucas.
"Alvin was a good artist and wood craftsman, and he was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Lucas was retired from Slab Fork Coal Co. with 40 years service. He was a member of UMWA Local 6108 and a member of Max-well Hill Baptist Church.
"Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lucas; a son, Douglas Lucas; and a daughter, Darlene Lucas Olson.
"Those left to cherish his loving memory include a son, Roy Lucas and wife, Sandra, of Sophia; a daughter, Kathy Lucas of Slab Fork; 10 grandchildren, Roy Lucas II, Alvin Keith Lucas, Michael Paul Lipford, Keri R. Lipford, Jamie Olson, Jonathan Olson, Jeannie Olson, Douglas Scott Lucas and Chad Lucas; and four great-grandchildren.
"Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Rev. Thomas Anderson officiating.
"Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Lucas; age 24; born 20 Mar 1924 at Lester, WV; living at Slab Fork, WV; son of Lacy and Katie
Lucas; married on 27 Jul 1948 at Beckley, WV; Myrtle Lawson; age 17; born 27 Jul 1948 at Slab Fork,
WV; living at Hoychkiss, WV; daughter of Daniel and Cressie; with consent of Daniel and Cressie Lee
Lawson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Remembrance; 14 Mar 2019.
" Myrtle Louise Lawson Lucas
Birth 27 Feb 1931
Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Aug 2003 (aged 72)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Daniel and Cressie Farley Lucas,"Preceded in death by a daughter Anita Darlene Olsen,
Survivors husband Alvin Lucas,
Sons Roy, Alvin D., daughter Kathy"Obituary
Beckley Register Herald,
Beckley, West Virginia
Sun, Aug 31, 2003 – Page 7"