McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John H. Jarvis

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 011.
Listed as John H. Jarvis, age 15, born in NC, in household of father,
James G. Jarvis.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 23.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 114.
John H. Jervis, age 20, born in Madison Co, NC, son of James and Juda
Jervis, married on 17 Jul 1885 Louwesa Belcher, age 20, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Isaac and Martha Belcher.


Louisa Belcher

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 006.
Listed as Louisa Belcher, age 13, in household of mother, Martha Belcher.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 23.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 114.
John H. Jervis, age 20, born in Madison Co, NC, son of James and Juda
Jervis, married on 17 Jul 1885 Louwesa Belcher, age 20, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Isaac and Martha Belcher.


George Effler

1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Flag Ponds PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 204A; Family #1043.
Listed as George Effler; age 38; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Court House PO; taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 308A;
Family #32.
Listed as George Effler; age 53; born in NC; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District; taken on 19 Nov 1880; Page 332B; Family #67.
Listed as George Effler, age 66, born in VA; farm laborer; in household of Martha Dillion.


Elizabeth Grindstaff

1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Flag Ponds PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 204A; Family #1043.
Listed as Elizabeth Effler; age 39; born in NC; in household of husband, George Effler.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Court House PO; taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 308A;
Family #32.
Listed as Elizabeth Effler; age 54; born in NC; in household of husband, George Effler.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District; taken on 19 Nov 1880; Page 332B; Family #67.
Listed as Elizabeth Effler, age 66, born in NC; in household of Martha Dillion.


Julia A. C. Effler

1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Flag Ponds PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 204A; Family #1043.
Listed as Julia A.C. Effler; age 19; born in NC; in household of father, George Effler.


Mary Effler

1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Flag Ponds PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 204B; Family #1043.
Listed as Mary Effler; age 14; born in NC; in household of father, George Effler.


Sarah "Sally" Effler

1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, TN; Flag Ponds PO; taken on 25 Jul 1860; Page 204B; Family #1043.
Listed as "One not named" Effler; female; age 2; born in TN; in household of father, George Effler.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Court House PO; taken on 2 Aug 1870; Page 308A;
Family #32.
Listed as Sallie Effler; age 11; born in TN; in household of father, George Effler.


George Patrick

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Thomas Harman, age 19, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Henry M. and
Susan Harman, married on 12 Jun 1878 Rebecca Patrick, age 19, born in Ashe
Co, NC, daughter of George and Elizabeth Patrick.


Elizabeth

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Thomas Harman, age 19, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Henry M. and
Susan Harman, married on 12 Jun 1878 Rebecca Patrick, age 19, born in Ashe
Co, NC, daughter of George and Elizabeth Patrick.


William Nicewander

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 13.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Jonathan Harman, age 26, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Henry and
Christina Harman, married on 7 Sep 1878 Elizabeth Nicewander, age 23, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Ann Nicewander.


Ann Nancy?

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 13.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Jonathan Harman, age 26, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Henry and
Christina Harman, married on 7 Sep 1878 Elizabeth Nicewander, age 23, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Ann (Nancy?)Nicewander.


Russell French Walls

1 . "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 239, Haga, page 67.
Russell French Walls, age 21, born in Raleigh Co, WV, married on 17 Feb 1894
Martha Ann Toler, age 14, daughter of J.E. and Mariah Toler.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on __ Jun 1900, Page 246A, Family #36.
Listed as Russell F. Walls, age 29, born in WV in Mar 1872, married 6 yrs, farmer, head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Tweety; 26 May 2018.
" Russell French Walls
Birth 18 Mar 1872
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Oct 1962 (aged 90)
Wharncliffe, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Gibson Cemetery
Wharncliffe, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190075844"

Additional Information Posted:
"Age...90 years old
"Occupation.. Coal Miner
"Parents... Russell Walls /Jemima Dickens
"Wife...Martha Ann Toler"


Martha Ann Toler

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 685.
Tridelphia Township, page 017.
Listed as Martha Toler, age 1, in household of father, Jacob Ellis Toler.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 239, Haga, page 67.
Russell French Walls, age 21, born in Raleigh Co, WV, married on 17 Feb 1894
Martha Ann Toler, age 14, daughter of J.E. and Mariah Toler.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on __ Jun 1900, Page 246A, Family #36.
Listed as Martha A. Walls, age 20, born in WV in Jun 1879, married 6yrs, 3 children, all living,
in household of husband, Russell F. Walls.


Jody G. Walls

2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on __ Jun 1900, Page 246A, Family #36.
Listed as Joda G. Walls, age 4, born in WV in Mar 1896, in household of father, Russell F. Walls.


Teddy L. Walls

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on __ Jun 1900, Page 246A, Family #36.
Listed as Tedda L. Walls, age 2, born in WV in Sep 1897, in household of father, Russell F. Walls.


Stephen Browning

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 600.
Tridelphia District, page 006.
Listed as Step Browning, age 36, as head of household, a farm laborer.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as Stephen Browning, age 6, in household of father, Nathanial
Browning.
3. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 551, Family #116.
Listed as Stephen Browning, age 25, head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Stephen Browning; born in 1844 in Logan Co, WV; died on 6 Jul 1896 in Logan
Co, WV; buried in Logan Co, WV; married Lucinda Brown in 1867 in Logan Co,
WV.


Lucinda Brown

1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (WV), Huff Creek PO, taken on 28 Jun 1860, Page 239, Family #253.
Listed as Lucinda Brown, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, James H. Brown.
2. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 551, Family #116.
Listed as Lucinda Browning, age 22, in household of husband, Stephen Browning.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 600.
Tridelphia District, page 006.
Listed as Lucinda Browning, age 32, in household of husband, Stephen
Browning.
4. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 400.
Lucinda Brown, daughter of James Harold and Nancy Toler Brown, married
Stephen Browning of Logan Co, WV.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Stephen Browning; born in 1844 in Logan Co, WV; died on 6 Jul 1896 in Logan
Co, WV; buried in Logan Co, WV; married Lucinda Brown in 1867 in Logan Co,
WV.
Lucinda Brown; born on 11 Jul 1848 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 24 Dec 1917;
buried in Browning Altizer Cemetery, Logan Co, WV.


Van B. Browning

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 600.
Tridelphia District, page 006.
Listed as Van B. Browning, age 7, in household of father, Stephen Browning.


Ally B. Browning

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, Vol 11, page 600.
Tridelphia District, page 006.
Listed as All B. Browning, age 3, in household of father, Stephen
Browning.


Nathaniel Browning

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as Nathaniel Browning, age 38, born in NC, head of household.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Nathaniel Browning; born in 1812 in Caswell Co, NC; died bef 1870 in Logan
Co, WV; married Margaret Browning, daughter of William and Catherine Anglin
Browning, in 1837 in Logan Co, WV.


Margaret Browning

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as Margaret Browning, age 38, born in NC, in household of husband,
Nathaniel Browning.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Nathaniel Browning; born in 1812 in Caswell Co, NC; died bef 1870 in Logan
Co, WV; married Margaret Browning, daughter of William and Catherine Anglin
Browning, in 1837 in Logan Co, WV.
Margaret Browning; born in 1812 also in Caswell Co, NC; died in Logan Co,
WV.


George W. Browning

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as George W. Browning, age 12, born in VA, in household of father,
Nathaniel Browning.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Nathaniel Browning; born in 1812 in Caswell Co, NC; died bef 1870 in Logan
Co, WV; married Margaret Browning, daughter of William and Catherine Anglin
Browning, in 1837 in Logan Co, WV.
Margaret Browning; born in 1812 also in Caswell Co, NC; died in Logan Co,
WV.
Son, George W. Browning; born in 1838 in Logan Co, WV; died abt 1862
on Anthony Creek, Greenbrier Co, WV.


Agatha Browning

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as Agatha Browning, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
Nathaniel Browning.


William Jefferson Browning

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 23 Jul 1850, page 120A, Family #30.
Listed as William J. Browning, age 8, born in VA, in household of father,
Nathaniel Browning.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Nathaniel Browning search, 31 Mar 2002, submitted by
Dwayne Gabriel, dwayne@onemain.com
Nathaniel Browning; born in 1812 in Caswell Co, NC; died bef 1870 in Logan
Co, WV; married Margaret Browning, daughter of William and Catherine Anglin
Browning, in 1837 in Logan Co, WV.
Margaret Browning; born in 1812 also in Caswell Co, NC; died in Logan Co,
WV.
Son, William Jefferson Browning; born in 1842 in Logan Co, WV; died abt 1862
on Anthony Creek, Greenbrier Co, WV.


George Hopkins "Hop" Blevins

1. 1870 Census, Wise Co, VA; Walker Township; Holly Creek PO; taken on 25 Aug 1870; Page 369B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Hopkins Blevins; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Nathaniel Blevins.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; taken on 29/30 Jun 1880; Page 345B;
Family #146/152.
Listed as George H. Blevins; age 18; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of, Andrew Steel.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry, Book #1, (1880); Page 109; Line 42; WV Archives Web Site.
George Blevins; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Nathan;
married on 23 Dec 1880 Melvina Steel; age 15; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Andrew and
Winnie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
G.H. Blevins; age 45; born in Scott Co, VA; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Nathan and Mary
Ann (sic, Matilda); married on 9 Apr 1908 at Paynesville, WV; Eliza Blevins (sic, Deskins); age 27;
born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Marion and ____.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 189; WV Archives Web Site.
George Blevins; age 30; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; son of ______; married on 24 Jul
1909 at Elk Lick, WV; Miss Watie Steele; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of Alex and Sarah.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 13 May 1910; Page 106A;
Family #213/216.
Listed as Hop Blevins; age 47; born in VA; married three times; last time for 1 yr; 5 children, all living;
farmer; head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
George W. Blevins; age 46; born in ___; living at Iaeger, WV; son of _____; married on 14 Dec
1913 at the residence of A.W. Cline, minister; Polly Brunty; age 40; born in Wyoming Co, Wv; living
at Elk Lick, WV; daughter of ______.
8. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther Coal Co; taken on 7 Jan 1920;
Page 261A; Family #177/180.
Listed as Hop Blevins; age 57; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3586; WV Archives Web Site.
G.H. Blevins; age 66; born in Mar 1861 in VA; married; farmer; son of Nathan and Gretn ___ Blevins;
died on 17 Mar 1928 at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV from heart failure; buried on 18 Mar 1928 at
High Knob; informant, Polly Blevins, Garland, WV.


Melvina Steele

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; taken on 29/30 Jun 1880; Page 345B;
Family #146/152.
Listed as Melvina Steel; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Steel.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry, Book #1, (1880); Page 109; Line 42; WV Archives Web Site.
George Blevins; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Nathan;
married on 23 Dec 1880 Melvina Steel; age 15; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Andrew and
Winnie.


Byron P. Christian

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 005.
Listed as ? P. Christian, age 49, as head of household, a farm laborer.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 390.
Thomas Christian married Margaret Pine, daughter of Alexander Pine, and
located in Logan Co., WV territory. Their son, James Pine Christian
(1800-1892), was one of the justices who organized Logan Co in 1824 and
Wyoming Co in 1850. James married Mary Ann Moore in 1826 and lived in Logan
Co. Their children were: Rebecca, Patterson, Byron, Martha, Yantee, Holden
and Paren.
Two sons of Byron Christian located in Oceana. Isaac E. Christian, hotel
proprietor, merchant and lawyer, married Louise Justice. He was murdered.
The other son, Bruce L. Christian was a timberman. He married Samantha Cox
(1867-1946). Their children were: Vada, Louise and Kate.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #303.
Listed as Bryon Christian, age 19, head of household, a farmer.
3. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550B, Family #108.
Listed as Byron Christian, age 39, head of household.
4. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #499.
Listed as Bryon Christian, age 29, born in VA, head of household.


Elizabeth "Betty" White

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #303.
Listed as Elizabeth Christian, age 15, in household of husband, Bryon Christian.
2. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #499.
Listed as Elizabeth Christian, age 28, born in VA, in household of husband, Bryon Christian.
3. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550B, Family #108.
Listed as Elizabeth Christian, age 38, in household of husband, Byron Christian.
4. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 005.
Listed as Elizabeth Christian, age 48, in household of husband, Byron Christian.


James M. D. Christian

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #303.
Listed as James M.D. Christian, age 1, in household of father, Bryon
Christian.


Grace M. Christian

1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #499.
Listed as Grace M. Christian, age 9, born in VA, in household of father,
Bryon Christian.


Charles K. Christian

1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, page 78, Family #499.
Listed as Charles K. Christian, age 6 months, born in VA, in household of
father, Bryon Christian.


Allen D. Christian

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 005.
Listed as Allen D. Christian, age 19, in household of father, Byron
Christian.
2. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550B, Family #108.
Listed as Allen D. Christian, age 8, in household of father, Byron
Christian.


George Lee Christian

1. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550B, Family #108.
Listed as George L. Christian, age 6, in household of father, Byron
Christian.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 005.
Listed as George Lee Christian, age 17, in household of father, Byron Christian


Sarah Christian

1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 005.
Listed as Sarah Christian, age 9, in household of father, Byron
Christian.


James Pine Christian

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 390.
Thomas Christian married Margaret Pine, daughter of Alexander Pine, and
located in Logan Co., WV territory. Their son, James Pine Christian
(1800-1892), was one of the justices who organized Logan Co in 1824 and
Wyoming Co in 1850. James married Mary Ann Moore in 1826 and lived in Logan
Co. Their children were: Rebecca, Patterson, Byron, Martha, Yantee, Holden
and Paren.
Two sons of Byron Christian located in Oceana. Isaac E. Christian, hotel
proprietor, merchant and lawyer, married Louise Justice. He was murdered.
The other son, Bruce L. Christian was a timberman. He married Samantha Cox
(1867-1946). Their children were: Vada, Louise and Kate.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 008.
Listed as James Christian, age 80, as head of household.
3. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #304
Listed as James P. Christian, age 50, head of household, a farmer.
4. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550, Family #105.
Listed as James P. Christian, age 70, head of household.


Mary Ann Moore

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 390.
Thomas Christian married Margaret Pine, daughter of Alexander Pine, and
located in Logan Co., WV territory. Their son, James Pine Christian
(1800-1892), was one of the justices who organized Logan Co in 1824 and
Wyoming Co in 1850. James married Mary Ann Moore in 1826 and lived in Logan
Co. Their children were: Rebecca, Patterson, Byron, Martha, Yantee, Holden
and Paren.
Two sons of Byron Christian located in Oceana. Isaac E. Christian, hotel
proprietor, merchant and lawyer, married Louise Justice. He was murdered.
The other son, Bruce L. Christian was a timberman. He married Samantha Cox
(1867-1946). Their children were: Vada, Louise and Kate.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 609.
Tridelphia District, page 008.
Listed as Mary Christian, age 75, in household of husband, James Christian.
3. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #304
Listed as Ann Christian, age 45, in household of husband, James Pine
Christian.
4. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550, Family #105.
Listed as Ann Christian, age 66, in household of husband, James P. Christian.


Martha Ann Christian

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 390.
Thomas Christian married Margaret Pine, daughter of Alexander Pine, and
located in Logan Co., WV territory. Their son, James Pine Christian
(1800-1892), was one of the justices who organized Logan Co in 1824 and
Wyoming Co in 1850. James married Mary Ann Moore in 1826 and lived in Logan
Co. Their children were: Rebecca, Patterson, Byron, Martha, Yantee, Holden
and Paren.
2. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #304
Listed as Martha Ann Christian, age 9, in household of father, James Pine
Christian.


Sarah L. Christian

1. 1850 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken 25 Aug 1850, page 141, Family #304.
Listed as Sarah (__)? Christian, age 5, in household of father, James Pine
Christian.
2. 1870 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 550, Family #105.
Listed as Sarah L. Christian, age 19, in household of father, James P.
Christian.


Yantee Christian

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 390.
Thomas Christian married Margaret Pine, daughter of Alexander Pine, and
located in Logan Co., WV territory. Their son, James Pine Christian
(1800-1892), was one of the justices who organized Logan Co in 1824 and
Wyoming Co in 1850. James married Mary Ann Moore in 1826 and lived in Logan
Co. Their children were: Rebecca, Patterson, Byron, Martha, Yantee, Holden
and Paren.