1. 1900 Census, White Co, TN; District #12; taken on 13 Jun 1900; Page 247B; Family #181/184.
Listed as Leslie Rice; age 12; born in TN in Jan 1888; in household of father; Ameda Rice.
2. Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leslie Rice
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1905
Marriage Place: White, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Lizzie Rose "
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 193B; Image
42 of 56; Family #332/337.
Listed as Leslie Rice; age 43; born in TN; widowed; loads coal in coal mine; in household of
brother-in-law, Varner Randolph.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-369; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com
Leslie Cleveland Rice; age 55; born 22 Jan 1887 in White Co, TN; living at Junior Poca, WV;
employed by Bill Severs at Junior Poca, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Mable
Williams (?), Junior Poca, WV; 5' 7" tall; 160 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #014372; WV Archives Web Site.
Leslie Cleveland Rice; age 69; born in Jan 1987 (sic); widowed; retired miner; living at Iaeger,
McDowell Co, WV; son of Ameda and Susie Farley Rice; died on 23 Sep 1956 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, McDowell Co, WV a stroke accompanied with diabetes; buried on 26 Sep 1956 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Alex Harris; 10 Jan 2011.
Leslie Cleveland Rice; born 22 Jan 1887; died 23 Sep 1956; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
"Leslie, the son of Amedia Leondas Rice and Susannah Farley, married Lizzie Rose November 27, 1905
in White Co., Tennessee. They had 1 child Maybell Rice."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3304; WV Archives Web Site.
Amos Blankenship; age 72; born 24 Aug 1870 in VA; married; husband of Malinda Blankenship; age
70; retired farmer and preacher; living in rural War Eagle, WV; son of Lewis and Virginia (Bailey)
Blankenship; died 25 Mar 1942 in Mohawk, WVl due to carcinoma of stomach; buried 27 Mar 1942
in Lester Cemetery, Mohawk, WVl informant; J.W. Sullivan, Mohawk, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kentucky Hill Hunter; 21 Mar 2016.
" Amos Blankenship
Birth 24 Aug 1870
Virginia, USA
Death 25 Mar 1942 (aged 71)
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Fred Lester Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 159843899"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Scott Hill; 27 Dec 2016.
" Malinda Margaret “Linda” Lester Blankenship
Birth 6 Dec 1873
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jun 1960 (aged 86)
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 156424250"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Martin; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; painter; living at Wytheville, VA; son of Lee and
Mimie; married on 10 Oct 1932 at Bottom Creek, WV; Carletta P. Taylor; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Vivian, WV; daughter of J.L. and Ida.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B; Image 32 of
68; Family #287/350.
Listed as Carlotta Taylor; age 16; born in WV; single; in household of step-father, John L. Kemp,
with mother, Ida (____) Taylor Kemp.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Martin; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; painter; living at Wytheville, VA; son of Lee
and Mimie; married on 10 Oct 1932 at Bottom Creek, WV; Carletta P. Taylor; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Vivian, WV; daughter of J.L. and Ida.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #45033; WV Archives Web Site.
Garland Tilley; age 27; born in Smyth Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living in
Pocahontas, VA; son of A.C. and Rebecca (Eldridge) Tilley; married on 6 Nov 1939 in North
Tazewell, VA; Carletta Martin; maiden name Taylor; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; one
previous marriage; living in Pocahontas, VA; daughter of James and Ida (Kemp) Taylor.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 857B; Image 4 of 34; Houseold #25.
Listed as Carletta Tilley; age 25; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Garland C. Tilley.
5. Russell co, VA; Marriage License #68 028297; Ancestry.com Website.
Estill Bailey; age 42; born 31 May 1926 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Northfork, WV; son of Garney and Hazel (McKinney) Bailey; married on
2 Jul 1968 in Honaker, VA; Charlotte Carlotta Taylor; age 49; born 21 Nov 1918 in WV; single; this is
her 1st marriage (sic, this is her 3rd marriage); 5th grade education; living at General Delivery
Northfork, WV; daughter of Thomas and Ida (Taylor) Taylor (sic?).
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: J. T. Taylor
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1888
Birth Place: Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 2 Jan 1907
Marriage Place: Carroll, Virginia
Father: David M.
Mother: Osley V.
Spouse: Ida Taylor
FHL Film Number: 31087
Reference ID: p 145"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ida Taylor
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1886
Birth Place: Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 2 Jan 1907
Marriage Place: Carroll, Virginia
Father: Ballard
Mother: Dood
Spouse: J. T. Taylor
FHL Film Number: 31087
Reference ID: p 145"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 203; WV Archives Website.
J.L. Kemp; age 41; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; car repair for N&W; living at Kimball, WV; son of
S.P. and M.J. Kemp; married on 20 Jan 1927 at Welch, WV; Ida Taylor; age 37; born in Carroll Co, VA;
widow; daughter of Ballard and Bettie Taylor.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B; Image 32 of
68; Family #287/350.
Listed as Ida Kemp; age 40; born in VA; married at 17; in household of 2nd husband, John L. Kemp.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B; Image 32 of
68; Family #287/350.
Listed as Howard Taylor; age 9; born in WV; single; in household of step-father, John L. Kemp,
with mother, Ida (____) Taylor Kemp.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website/
"Name: Howard James Taylor [Howard J Taylor]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Maybeury McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Oct 2004
Father:
James T Taylor
Mother:
Ida Taylor
SSN: 233349030
Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as HOWARD JAMES TAYLOR;
15 Oct 2004: Name listed as HOWARD J TAYLOR "
3. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Howard J Taylor
Gender: Male
Race: White, Not Hispanic (White)
Age: 83
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1921
Residence Place: Geauga, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Residence Zip Code: 44026
Death Date: 13 Oct 2004
Death Hospital: Hospital/Inpatient
Death Place: USA
Filing Date: 14 Oct 2004
Inquest Hospital: Hillcrest Hospital
Registrar's Certificate Number: 79116
Father: Taylor
Mother: Taylor
Inquest Questions: Injury at Work?: Unclassifiable; Referred to Coroner?: Not Referred to Coroner; Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: No Autopsy performed; Method of Disposition: Burial; Time of Death: 06:05 AM
Education: 6
Military Service: Yes
Military Service Branch: Army
Industry: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation: Occupation Not Classifiable"
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #61; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Frank Gonzales; age 42; born 13 Oct 1899 in Spain; living at Filbert, WV; employed by United States
Coal & Coke Co, Filbert, WV; person who will always know address, Antonia Gonzalez, Filbert, WV;
5'4" tall; 185 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 010559; WV Archives Website.
Frank Gonzalez; age 75; born in 1894 (sic,1899) in Spain; widowed; retired miner; living at Big
Sandy, WV; son of unknown parents; died 8 Jul 1969 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to carcinoma
ampulla of Vater (bile duct) with uremia; buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ramona Gonzalez, 78, of the Maples Nursing Home, Bluefield, West Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 12, 2022, after a prolonged battle with Dementia."Ramona was born in Welch, West Virginia on January 18, 1944, the daughter of immigrant parents: the late Frank Gonzalez, Sr. (Spain) and the late Antonia Renka Gonzalez White (Croatia). Ramona lived many years in McDowell County; living with her Special Aunt and caregiver Eva Perez, later living in Cleveland, Ohio with Aunt Eva until her death, then returning to McDowell County to live with her brother and sister-in-law Frank (Paco) and Dorothy (Needie) Gonzalez before finding her own form of independence with ResCare Community Living for many years until her health started failing and she moved to the Maples Nursing Home. Ramona enjoyed the activities and events provided for her during her time with ResCare. She quickly adapted and enjoyed life and fun activities at the Maples, especially going to church. Despite her handicap, Ramona truly made the best of any situation, and her sweet spirit was an inspiration to us all.
"In addition to her parents, Ramona is preceded in death by her Special Aunt, Eva Perez who cared for Ramona most of her life, her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Dorothy (Davis) Gonzalez, and nephew, Marcus Gonzalez.
"Survivors include one niece, Maria and husband, Nick Whited of Bluefield, West Virginia; one great nephew, Zac Gonzalez and fiancé, Abby Hurst of Wytheville Virginia; and cousins: Fred Perez of Beckley, West Virginia and Frances Perez of Cleveland, Ohio with whom she was raised.
"Private Graveside Services were conducted on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00 am with the Reverend Rick Cole officiating at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
"The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Maples Nursing Home and Amedisys Hospice for the care provided to our loved one.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248A, Family #161
Listed as David Estep, age 15, born in Sep 1884 in WV, in household of
father, William Estep.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Estep-Robinette Clan Article, page 142.
William Riley Estep was born on 9 Oct 1849 and died 19 July 1945. He married
Barbara Dotson. Their children were: Sons John and Jake died young; other
sons were: Willie, Dave, Wallace, William Riley, Jr, and Hanable. There were
six daughters: Sarah (married _______Viars), Rebecca (married
_______Kennedy), Patty (married _______Payne), Lydia (married _______Payne),
Mary (maried ______Kennedy) and Tilda (married ______Blankenship).
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #281.
Listed as David Esty, age 36, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 299; WV Archives Web Site.
Dave Estep; age 59; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Rockridge, WV; married
on 14 Jun 1944 at Iaeger, WV; Macie Cole; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at
Rockridge, WV; with consent of Florence Beavers, mother of macie Cole.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 23 Apr 1930; page 64A; Image
69 of 89; Family #108/111.
Listed as Macie Cole; age 3 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Andy B. Cole.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 12 Aug
1940; Page 1145B; Household #383.
Listed as Macy Cole; age 13; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Florence Collins Cole Beavers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 299; WV Archives Web Site.
Dave Estep; age 59; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; living at Rockridge, WV; married
on 14 Jun 1944 at Iaeger, WV; Macie Cole; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at
Rockridge, WV; with consent of Florence Beavers, mother of macie Cole.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-013143; Ancestry.com Website.
Wallace Baker; age 55; born 23 May 1917 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Star Rt Box 124, Jolo, WV; son of Mathew and Altha (Davis) Baker; married on
19 Apr 1973 in Grundy, VA; Macie Marie Estep; maiden name Cole; age 46; born 22 Feb 1927 in WV;
widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 3rd grade education; living at Star Rt, Box 120; Jolo, WV; daughter
of Andy and Florence (Collins) Cole.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Andrew Lane
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 17 Jul 1919
Residence Place: Browns Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 26 Oct 1940
Employer: Pete Rotenberry
Weight: 177
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Corby Lane
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Andrew Lane Self (Head)
Corby Lane Wife"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Lane
SSN: 232-14-9382
Last Residence:
24740 Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 17 Jul 1919
Died: Dec 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 143A;
Family #539/630.
Listed as Susie Rotenberry; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Pete Rotenberry.
2. 1930 census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 106A;
Family #303/303.
Listed as Cosby Rotenberry; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Pete Rotenberry.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#____(1929); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Cook; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV Co, WV; single; team driver; living at Keystone, WV; son
of G.H. and Minerva; married on 31 Aug 1929; at Welch, WV; Corbie Rotenbery; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Peter and Amanda.
1. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Burn Mill; Page 235B; Family 133/133.
Listed as Hubert H Gibson (census taker erased his original entry and wrote over); age 6; born in WV;
boarder; in household of Hayes White, with father. Van Gibson and sister..
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page __; Line #10; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Gibson; age 21; born in WV; single; miner; living in Lorado, WV; son of Van Gibson; married
on 28 Apr 1931 at Lorado, WV; Goldie Blankenship; age 18; born in WV; single; living in Lorado, WV;
daughter of M.B. and Viola (Elswick) Blankenship.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page __; Line #10; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Gibson; age 21; born in WV; single; miner; living in Lorado, WV; son of Van Gibson; married
on 28 Apr 1931 at Lorado, WV; Goldie Blankenship; age 18; born in WV; single; living in Lorado, WV;
daughter of M.B. and Viola (Elswick) Blankenship.