McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Felix Ken Buchanan

1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Slab Fork Dictrict, taken on 8 Jun 1900, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Felix K. Buchanan, age 10, born in May 1890 in WV, in household of father, William N.
Buchanan.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 14 May 1910, Page 229B, Family #270.
Listed as Kennis Buchannon, age 29 , born in WV; farm laborer; in household of father-in-law,
Felix R. Sizemore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #258; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Ken Buckhanan; age 27; born on 10 May 1890 in WV; living at Herndon, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
married; dependent father, wife and 2 children; short with stout build; Black eyes and Black hair;
finger off of right hand.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 156B; Family #18/18.
Listed as Ken Buckhannon; age 39; born in WV; married at 19; farmer; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV: WW II Draft Registration Card #1785; Apr 1942.
Felix Ken Buchanan; age 51; born on 10 May 1890 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV;
farmer; person who will always know address, Hattie Buchanan, Pineville, WV.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Felix Ken Buchanan; age 73; born 10 May 1893 in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; two previous
marriages; son of William and Virginia (Cook) Buchanan; married on 15 Jul 1967 at Baileysville,
WV; Vida Mag Walker; age 64; born 25 May 1903 in Baileysville, WV; widow; two previous marriages;
living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Henry and Reeney (Cook) Walker.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Felix Buchanan; born on 10 May 1890; died in Jul 1970; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Ken Buchanan; born on 10 May 1890; died on 6 Jul 1970; buried in Halsey
Cemetery, Gulf Fork, Wyoming Co, WV.


Vida Mag Walker

1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191A, Family #148.
Listed as Vida Walker, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Walker.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 6 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #61.
Listed as Vida Walker, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Walker.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; Baileysville; E.D. 55-1; taken 20 Apr 1940;
Page 6A; Image 14 of 48; Household #65.
Listed as Vida Walker; age 35; born in WV; widow; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Felix Ken Buchanan; age 73; born 10 May 1893 in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; two previous
marriages; son of William and Virginia (Cook) Buchanan; married on 15 Jul 1967 at Baileysville,
WV; Vida Mag Walker; age 64; born 25 May 1903 in Baileysville, WV; widow; two previous marriages;
living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Henry and Reeney (Cook) Walker.


Emmett Pierce Hartsock Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
EmmettP. Hartsock; age 32; born in Dante, VA; divorced; living in Yards, VA; married on 22 Feb 1945
in Caretta, WV; Florence Pennington; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living in Caretta, WV; with
consent of Ora Pennington, mother of Florence Pennington.


Florence Pennington

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
EmmettP. Hartsock; age 32; born in Dante, VA; divorced; living in Yards, VA; married on 22 Feb 1945
in Caretta, WV; Florence Pennington; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living in Caretta, WV; with
consent of Ora Pennington, mother of Florence Pennington.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1966); Page 61; Line #25; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lee Young, Jr; age 39; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living in Cucumber, WV; married on
12 Feb 1966 in Pinceton, WV; Florence Hartsock; age 39; born in Bartley, WV; widow, living in
Princeton, WV.
3. Peery &St. Clair Funeral Home; Tazewell, VA; Posted Obit.
"Florence Pennington Hartsock Young, age 93 of Berwind, WV died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home. Born May 30, 1926 at Bartley, WV she was a daughter of the late Roby and Ora Lawson Pennington. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Young attended Caretta Elementary School, Coalwood Junior High, and was a 1944 graduate of Big Creek High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of twenty years, Emmett Pierce Hartsock; sisters, Lucille Wilson and June Roberts; brothers, Jackie Lee, James and Daniel Pennington.

"She is survived by her husband of fifty four years, Charles Lee Young, Jr.; sons, Charles Lee Young, III and wife, Laurie of Dumfries, VA and Emmett Hartsock, Jr. of Charleston, WV; daughters, Anne Hartsock Bauguess Riffe and husband, Joe of Bluefield, VA, Lee Hartsock Pearson and husband, Scott of Daytona Beach, FL, and Janet Hartsock Barker and husband, Cecil of Princeton, WV; brothers, Eugene and John Pennington both of Princeton, WV; fifteen grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews that she loved as her own.

"The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Monday, February 10, 2020 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA where funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM with Pastor Darrell Long officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers are Charles Lee Young, III, Charles Lee Young, IV, Brian Hartsock, Michael Hartsock, Scott Pearson, and Joe Riffe. Jerry Allen Hoops and Steve Johnson are honorary pallbearers.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com."


Myrtle Belle Proffitt

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; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Myrtle Bell Proffit [Myrtle Lewis] [Myrtle Derock]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1935
Birth Place: Bradshaw McD, West Virginia [Bradshaw, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Jun 2001
Father:
Samuel C Proffit
Mother:
Naomi Catron
SSN: 227408586
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as MYRTLE BELL PROFFIT;
Jan 1959: Name listed as MYRTLE LEWIS;
Aug 1965: Name listed as MYRTLE BELL DEROCK;
04 Jul 2001: Name listed as MYRTLE L DEROCK "


Tom Price

1. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken 29 May 1940; Page 289 B;
Household #144.
Listed as Tom Price; age 42; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; head of household.


Josephine "Josie" Stevens

1. 1940 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken 29 May 1940; Page 289 B;
Household #144.
Listed Josie Price; age 34; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Tom Price.


Roy Brown

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 258; WV Archives Website.
Roy Brown; age 22; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 8 Oct 1945
in Welch, WV; Katherine Messer; age 20; born in Marytown, WV; ssingle; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of John Messer; father of Katherine Messer.


Katherine Messer

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 258; WV Archives Website.
Roy Brown; age 22; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 8 Oct 1945
in Welch, WV; Katherine Messer; age 20; born in Marytown, WV; ssingle; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of John Messer; father of Katherine Messer.


James Lee "Jimmy" Price

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; "James Lee Price, Miner"; Article;
Page 224; submitted by Shirley Price, Box 37-F, Paynesville, WV 24873.
"...always lived on Rockridge..."


Shirley Light

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; "James Lee Price, Miner"; Article;
Page 224; submitted by Shirley Price, Box 37-F, Paynesville, WV 24873.
"...always lived on Rockridge..."


James Edward "Eddie" Price

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; "James Lee Price, Miner"; Article;
Page 224; submitted by Shirley Price, Box 37-F, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Thomas "Tommy" Price

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; "James Lee Price, Miner"; Article;
Page 224; submitted by Shirley Price, Box 37-F, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Steven Price

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; "James Lee Price, Miner"; Article;
Page 224; submitted by Shirley Price, Box 37-F, Paynesville, WV 24873.


Charles Elanor Williams

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jackie; 18 Mar 2009.
" Charles Elanor Williams Seahorn
Birth 4 Dec 1926
Northfork, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Nov 1992 (aged 65)
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Burial Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend"


Crockett Harrison Presley

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, 88th District, taken on 18 Jun 1880,
Page 243B, Family #248.
Listed as Crockett Presley, age 3, born in VA, in household of mother, Emerilla Dillion Presley.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 27 Sep 2020.
" Crockett Presley
Birth 2 Oct 1875
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 Dec 1958 (aged 83)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 216090935"

Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Josh Presley
Mother: Marilda Dillon"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Home of Crockett and Lula
Presley"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr, PO Box 218,
Raven, VA.
"Home place of Croccett Harrison and "Lula" Presley located at then Sharders, VA. When
Pocahontas Fuel Company opened up their Bishop Operation, it was in the area that the Company
Store and Payroll offices were built..."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Levenia "Lula" Henniger

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Llamas; 19 Aug 2014.
"Lula Henniger Presley
Birth 1872
Death 1969 (aged 96–97)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134578228"
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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Sally Belle Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Charley Evert Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Lacy Vinck Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Josh Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.
"...died as an infant..."


Amy Hester Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Mayme Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.
"...twin..."


Mintha Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.
"...twin..."


Sam Harrison Presley

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; "Crockett Harrison - Levenia
(Lula) Presley Family"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mrs. A.W. (Gladys K. Thompson) Horton, Jr,
PO Box 218, Raven, VA.


Roby Izear Keene

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roby Izear Keen
Also Known As Roby Keene
Residence Date 01 Jan 1997-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 May 1937
Address Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
Address Date 01 Jan 1997-01 Jan 2009
Record Number 369490972"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roby Izear Keen, 79, of Raysal, WV, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 27, 2017, at his residence.

"Roby was born May 26, 1937, a son of the late Clarence and Lilly Jane Rose Finley. He was a retired coal miner with 37 years in the mines. He worked for Robinson & Phillips Coal Company; attended the Bartley Church of God; listening to preaching and gospel music; and meeting and talking with people. His life-long passion was working with horses.

"In addition to his parents Roby was preceded in death by three brothers, George Keen, Jake Keen, and William Charlie Finely; two sisters, Sue Higgenbottom and Lois Woods; and a half-sister, Albert Lucille Proffitt.

"Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ina Underwood Keen of the home; two daughters, Pamela McIntyre and husband Shane of Grapevine and Deborah Chadwell and husband Donald of Avondale; four grandchildren, Chasity Matney and husband Roger of Iaeger, Shannon McIntyre and wife Stephanie of Grapevine, Dr. Martin Chadwell and wife Sheena of Charleston, and Justin Chadwell of Draper, VA; four great grandchildren, Trenton McIntyre, Cameron Matney, Payson Matney, and Allyssa Chadwell; one brother, Billy Joe Keen of Cleveland, OH; three sisters, Ellie Sigmon of Cleveland, OH; Anges Lewis also of Cleveland; snd Sue Click of North Carolina.

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 12 o'clock with Brother Thomas Jenks officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, WV...."


Ina Underwood

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; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ina Keen, 78, of Raysal, WV, went to be with the Lord Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence. Ina was born April 12, 1942 on Bearwallow Mountain near Pea Patch, VA, a daughter of the late Isaac and Lou Emma Dawson Underwood.

"Ina was a loving wife, mother, mommaw and great mommaw; she was a homemaker and attended the Bartley Church of God and the Garland Church of God.

"In addition to her parents, Isaac and Lou Ema Underwood, Ina was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roby I. Keen; two sisters, Trula Collins and Ocie Bailey; two half sisters, Rebecca Mahone and Frances Burg and a half brother Foster Addair.

"Survivors include daughters, Pamela McIntyre and husband Shane of Grapevine and Deborah Chadwell and husband Donald of Avondale; four grandchildren Chasity (Roger) Matney, Shannon (Stephanie) McIntyre, Dr. Martin (Sheena) Chadwell and Justin (Leigha) Chadwell; five great grandchildren, Cameron and Payson Matney, Trenton McIntyre, and Alyssa and Ryker Chadwell; one brother, Elmer Underwood; three sisters, Elsie McCoy, Lorene Hale and Linda Hale; and a half brother, Troy Underwood.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Thomas Jenks and Reverend Kenny Green officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery at Bluewell, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Martin Chadwell, Justin Chadwell and Shannon McIntyre, and great grandsons, Cameron Matney, Payson Matney and Trenton McIntyre.

"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, April 8, 2021 from 6 to 9 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.

"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"