1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Honosky; age 22; born in Scranton, PA; single; clerk; living at Gary, WV; son of Leo
and Stella; married on 25 Apr 1931 at Gary, WV; Anna Lewchuck; age 17; born in Cleveland,
OH; single; daughter of Mike and Julia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; E.D. 24-3; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page
42A; Image 19 of 64; Household #160.
Listed as Henry Honosky; age 32; born in PA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 012227; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Thomas Honosky; age 56; born 29 Nov 1906 in Scranton, PA; married; disabled miner;
SS#235-07-3372; living at Gary, WV; son of Stanley and Stella Honosky; died 21 Jul 1963 in
Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to cardiac failure; cardio-vascular disease with
pulmonary embolism; buried 24 Jul 1963 at Thorpe, WV; informant, Mrs. H.T. Honosky, Gary, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; E.D. 24-3; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page
42A; Image 19 of 64; Household #160.
Listed as Mary Honosky; age 24; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Henry T. Honosky.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; E.D. 24-3; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page
42B; Image 20 of 64; Household #160.
Listed as Mike Honosky; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Henry T. Honosky.
1. 1900 Census, Washington Co, VA; Saltville; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 317A; Image 53 of 56;
Family #312/439.
Listed as William Nowling; age 32; born in Apr 1868 in VA; married; 10 yrs; Black; day laborer; head
of household.
2. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; Saltville; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 200A; Image 3 of 26;
Family #23/24.
Listed as William Nowlin; age 36; born in VA; married twice; last tine for 3 yrs; mulatto; day laborer in
lime kiln; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Washington Co, VA; Saltville; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 317A; Image 53 of 56;
Family #312/439.
Listed as Mary Nowling; age 29; born in Feb 1871 in VA; married; 10 yrs; Black; one child, one living;
in household of husband, William Nowlin.
2. E-mail from Molly Garrett; 6 Nov 2020.
"Wow! So sorry! I just found your notes to me! I am so grateful! Be certain, you DID provide some info I was lacking! I have seen a Henretta Nowlin Lester in Pa but I cannot connect the dots in order to know whether she is ours or not. I have seen an Alphonso Hopkins, the name of her other son, in the Baltimore, MD area. I don't know whether he is my Henretta's son or not. The Henretta in Person county, NC I know is the right person because her dad died and she sent regrets that she would not be able to get there. It is as though they suddenly were gone, without clues to where. I saw that she had another son whose name was William Henry, I think, and at least one daughter. I find no marriage date for her and Mr. Lester; no children; no dates of death, no clues to them in NC. Her mother was Mary McClanahan Nowlin whose death date is unknown to me. When her father and Mary got married, they and his father were all listed as white. Perhaps, at some point, they began what is called "passing" and that has hidden them. I just do not know. The information on the Penns helps me know more about them. They left Mercer county, WV and moved to Scioto county, OH -- a recent find for me -- with some of Pearl Lena's grandchildren going on to California and Franklin county, OH. It surprises me that there was so much movement of people and how far many travelled to live. Again, my sincere thanks! Bit by bit, I'm learning about my folks and I feels so great every time I gain a new nugget! My most frustrating, years without progress mystery is who were the parents and siblings of Rebecca and Joseph Nowlin? They are in Abingdon, Washington county, Va in 1880 but were either not there in 1870 or dodged the census takers. After about 20 years work, I found he died 10 May 1888. But, despite all efforts, I cannot find him anywhere n 1870, unless he is the man by the same name I find in Monroe, WV who is listed as white. I have searched Lee, Henry, Patrick, Rappahannock, Grayson, Charles City, McDowell, Mercer, Smyth, Pulaski and Halifax counties to no avail. I've searched "free people of color" registers, birth and marriage records, all to no avail! Any suggestions as to what I can do next? Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
1. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994; LDS Web Site.
"Name Earl Finley Jr.
Event Type Death
Event Date 17 Jul 1992
Event Place Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina
Birth Year 1931
Burial Place Bluefield, Virginia
Cemetery Grandview Memory Gardens
Residence Place Mt. Holly, Gaston, North Carolina
Address 338 Craig St.
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) White
Occupation Diesel Mechanic
Birth Date 17 Apr 1931
Birthplace Damasus, Virginia
Father's Name Carl Winfield Finley Sr.
Mother's Name Frankie Mickles
Spouse's Name Georgia Rose"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Georgia V Finley
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jun 1998
Residence Place Stanley, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 03 Jan 1935
Address Stanley, North Carolina 28164
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jun 1998
2nd Address Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1987-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Carolyn Sutherland Ullman, Earl Edward Finley
Record Number 183559052"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Apr 2018.
" Delenna New Hogston
Birth 26 Sep 1954
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Apr 2018 (aged 63)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hogston Cemetery
Harper, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Delenna New-Hogston 63, of Harper, WV received her eternal reward on April 22, 2018, at Raleigh General Hospital. Delenna was a homemaker who loved to help others. She was a friend to everyone. She was a kind hearted person who loved dogs."Born September 26, 1954, at Gilbert Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Douglas "Doug" New (1920-2013) and Deanie Mounts-New (1926-2001) of Gilbert Creek. In addition to her parents, Delenna was preceded in death by two brothers, Frankie New (Deceased) and Wempie New (Deceased); three sisters, Kelsey New-Cline (Deceased), Ina Sue New-Hatfield (1959-2016), and Elcie "Sissy" New-Hogston (1948-2016).
"Delenna is survived by one sister, Angie New-Farmer & husband Bobby Farmer; two brothers, David "Scotty" New & wife Josetta New, and John Clark New; her previous husband, Carl Hogston Sr.; three children, Hallie Hogston-Newman & husband David Newman of Van Wert OH; Carl Hogston Jr. & wife April Hogston of Oak Hill WV and John Hogston of Harper, WV; four grandchildren, Zachary Newman, Zander Newman, Brandon Burk and Madison Burk.
"Her life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Friday April 27, 2018 at the Melton Mortuary in Beckley with Rev. Lum Toney officiating. She will be laid to the rest in the Hogston cemetery at Harper."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Gross
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Excelsior, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1922
Residence Place: Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Employer: Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Weight: 137
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Joe Gross
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Herman Gross Self (Head)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Gross; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; married on 25 oct 1945 at
Welch, WV; Goldie Meyers; age 19; born in Roderfield, WV; singe\le; living at War, WV; with consent
of Lou Mayers, mother of Goldie Myers.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hermon Gross
[Herman Gross]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923
Birth Place: Ercelsior Mc, West Virginia
[War McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 26 Jan 2004
Father: Joe Gross
Mother: Mandy Brewster
SSN: 236260109
Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as HERMON GROSS;
11 Aug 1975: Name listed as HERMAN GROSS"
4. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Gross
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: North Ridgeville, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44039
Death Date: 26 Jan 2004
Death Time: 05:30 AM
Hospital of Death: Private Residence
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 08937
Age at Death: 80
Registrar's Certificate Number: 000062
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 28 Jan 2004
Hospital Status: Other/residence
Injury at Work: Unclassifiable
Father's Surname: Gross
Mother's Maiden Name: Brewster
Marital status: Married
Education: 6
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Navy
Industry of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Census Tract: 9999
Primary Registration District: 4707"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Gross; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; married on 25 oct 1945 at
Welch, WV; Goldie Meyers; age 19; born in Roderfield, WV; singe\le; living at War, WV; with consent
of Lou Mayers, mother of Goldie Myers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Goldie Virginia Myers
[Goldie Virginia Gross]
[Goldie Gross]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1926
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 Apr 2004
Father: Jack D Myers
Mother: Mary L Altizer
SSN: 235369013
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as GOLDIE VIRGINIA MYERS;
Dec 1974: Name listed as GOLDIE VIRGINIA GROSS;
01 May 2004: Name listed as GOLDIE GROSS"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Goldie Virginia Gross
[Goldie Virginia Myers]
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: North Ridgeville, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 44039
Death Date: 18 Apr 2004
Death Time: 09:50 AM
Hospital of Death: Private Residence
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 30617
Age at Death: 77
Registrar's Certificate Number: 000249
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 22 Apr 2004
Hospital Status: Other/residence
Injury at Work: Unclassifiable
Father's Surname: Myers
Mother's Maiden Name: Altizer
Marital status: Widowed
Education: 8
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Census Tract: 9999
Primary Registration District: 4707"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Phil Belcher
Also Known As: Phillip Belcher
2nd Also Known As Name: Phillip E. Belcher
Event Date: 17 Apr 2008
Event Place: Cartersville, Georgia United States
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1970...""...Possible Relatives: Andrew B Belcher, Benjamin E Belcher, Calvin Belcher, Christine E Belcher, Christine Belcher, Danny G Belcher, Gene Belcher Danny, Myra Jo Millsap Belcher..."