1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 181; "Rosie Horn Roberts Cooper"; article; submitted by Dorothy
Horn, Box 69, Jolo, WV 24850.
"...Donna, born 13 Nov 1958, marrieed to Lynn Lambert....
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donna J Lambert [Donna Lambert]
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1959
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 983-0243
Address: PO Box 325
Residence: Clermont, GA
Postal Code: 30527-0325
Second Phone Number: 983-0243
Second Address: 100 Lathem Dr
Second Residence: Clermont, GA
Second Postal Code: 30527-1718
Third Residence Date: 1993
Third Phone Number: 983-0243
Third Address: 5208 Wild Smith Rd
Third Residence: Gainesville, GA
Third Postal Code: 30506-2869
Fourth Residence Date: 1993
Fourth Phone Number: 983-0243
Fourth Address: 5208 Wild Smith Rd
Fourth Residence: Gainesville, GA
Fourth Postal Code: 30506-2869"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 181; "Rosie Horn Roberts Cooper"; article; submitted by Dorothy
Horn, Box 69, Jolo, WV 24850.
"...Donna, born 13 Nov 1958, marrieed to Lynn Lambert....
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lynn T Lambert [Lynn Lambert]
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1958
Phone Number: 983-0243
Address: 100 Lathem Dr
Residence: Clermont, GA
Postal Code: 30527-1718
Second Phone Number: 983-0243
Second Address: PO Box 325
Second Residence: Clermont, GA
Second Postal Code: 30527-0325
Third Residence Date: 1993
Third Phone Number: 983-0243
Third Address: 5208 Wild Smith Rd
Third Residence: Gainesville, GA
Third Postal Code: 30506-2869"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 181; "Rosie Horn Roberts Cooper"; article; submitted by Dorothy
Horn, Box 69, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #69 023558; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George J. Waldron; age 22; born 19 Feb 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1809 W. Grace St, Richmond, VA; son of Robert A. and Lillian (Crabtree)
Waldron; married on 24 Jun 1969 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Mary E.
Eanes; age 17; born 24 May 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living
at 86 Frank St, Welch, WV; daughter of Herbert Edward and Dorothy J. (England) Eanes.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name George J Waldron [George E Waldron] [George Jesse Waldron]
Birth Date Feb 1947
Residence Date 1976-2020
Address 90 Frank St
Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24801
Second Residence Date 2001-2019
Second Address 171 Hobart St
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 2001-2019
Third Address 191 Hobart St
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 2011-2013
Fourth Address 1 First American Way St
Fourth Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #69 023558; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George J. Waldron; age 22; born 19 Feb 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1809 W. Grace St, Richmond, VA; son of Robert A. and Lillian (Crabtree)
Waldron; married on 24 Jun 1969 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Mary E.
Eanes; age 17; born 24 May 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living
at 86 Frank St, Welch, WV; daughter of Herbert Edward and Dorothy J. (England) Eanes.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Thursday, February 6th, 2020 at the age of 67 Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Waldron of Welch, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family.Libby was born in Welch on May 24th, 1952 to the late Ebbie and June Eanes. She is proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers Ebbie Eanes Jr. and Ricky Eanes, and her beloved fur baby Prissy.On June 24th, 1969 she married the love of her life, George J Waldron. They made their home in Welch where they raised their family. She spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter. Last year, Libby and George celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party held in Welch with a host of family and friends. She loved to throw parties for everyone they loved and looked forward to her 50th wedding anniversary party for years.She was a faithful and active Jehovah’s Witness. She loved sharing her faith with those around her.Libby’s personality was one to be remembered. She loved to joke with everyone around her; even though she often became the punchline of all the jokes because most of them went over her head. She could laugh for hours, whether she understood the joke or not.She is survived by her loving husband George J Waldron; children Bryan Waldron of Colorado, George and Meghan Waldron of Welch, Derick Waldron of Welch, and Kristy and Jesse Poynter of Bluefield; grandchildren Jesse, Dakota, Brooke, Hannah, Chuck, Madison, Jacob, and Tori; great-grandchildren Sawyer and Maci; two sisters Debby and Dennis Peery of Princeton, and Kathy and Brownie Mullins of Welch; and a host of nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Welch, with details to be determined at a later date.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Waldron family."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bryan K Waldron
Birth Date Apr 1970
Residence Date 2015-2020
Address 1470 S Chelton Rd
Residence Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Postal Code 80910
Second Residence Date 2015-2020
Second Address 1470 S Chelton Rd Apt 146
Second Residence Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Second Postal Code 80910
Third Residence Date 1998-2015
Third Address 102 Talisker CT
Third Residence Apex, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code 27502
Fourth Residence Date 1990-2001
Fourth Address 90 Frank St
Fourth Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Derick R Waldron [Derrick Waldron]
Birth Date Sep 1980
Residence Date 2005-2020
Address 412 W Center St
Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24333
Second Residence Date 2018-2019
Second Address 266 Kopperston Rd
Second Residence Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV
Second Postal Code 24870
Third Residence Date 2018
Third Address 7011 Marsden St
Third Residence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Third Postal Code 19135
Fourth Residence Date 2013-2014
Fourth Address 522 Manor Dr
Fourth Residence Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 25801"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tom Lee Alexander
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1980
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Frank Victor Alexander
Mother: Melba Douglas
Spouse: Linda Golden "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James F. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Golden
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1962
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1980
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: James Dewey Golden
Mother: Betty Jo Porter
Spouse: Tom Lee Alexander "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 183; WV Archives Website.
Moses Blankenship; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Dan, WV; son of
Peary and Patsey; married on 3 Nov 1921 at Dan, WV; Bertha Payne; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of John and Ida.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 13 May 1940; Page
1239B; Image 116 of 133; Household #897.
Listed as Moses Blankenship; age 39; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
" Moses Blankenship
Birth 30 Oct 1901
Death 14 Jun 1943 (aged 41)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16759750"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Bertha Mae Payne-Blankenship (1904-1999) in 1921."Father of Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship-Robinson (1923–2020), Franklin Dee Blankenship (1933-2006), Wilma Jean Blankenship (1935–1956), Grace Blankenship-Holland, Mary Blankenship-Vance and George "Bobby" Blankenship (B. 1940)."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw Precinct, taken on 23 Apr 1910,
Page 68 B, Family #57.
Listed as Birtha Payne; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Payne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 183; WV Archives Website.
Moses Blankenship; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Dan, WV; son of
Peary and Patsey; married on 3 Nov 1921 at Dan, WV; Bertha Payne; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of John and Ida.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 13 May 1940; Page
1239B; Image 116 of 133; Household #897.
Listed as Bertha M. Blankenship; age 36; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Mose Blankenship.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vorginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
" Bertha Mae Payne Blankenship
Birth 6 Apr 1904
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Dec 1999 (aged 95)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16759755"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of John David Payne (1882-1956) and Ida Isabelle Payne-Payne (1885-1990)."Sister of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Payne (1899-1977) and George E. Payne (1934–2015).
"Married to Moses "Mose" Blankenship (1901–1943) in 1921.
"Mother of Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship-Robinson (1923–2020), Franklin Dee Blankenship (1933-2006), Wilma Jean Blankenship (1935–1956), Grace Blankenship-Holland, Mary Blankenship-Vance and George "Bobby" Blankenship (B. 1940)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # 10761; WV Archives Website.
Beatrice Blankenship; age 9 yrs, 19 days; born 10 Jun 1925 in WV; school girl; living at Badshaw, WV;
daughter of Mose and Bertha (Payne) Blankenship; died 29 Aug 1934 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to meningitis from forergn body; stick entered brain; buried 31 Aug 1934 at Jolo, WV; informant,
Mose Blankenship, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 13 May 1940; Page
1239B; Image 116 of 133; Household #897.
Listed as Arnold Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Mose Blankenship.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 13 May 1940; Page
1239B; Image 116 of 133; Household #897.
Listed as Wilma J.Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Mose Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11502; WV Archives Website.
Wilma Blankenship; age 20; born 11 Oct 1934 at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; daughter
of Mose and Bertha (Payne) Blankenship; died 7 Aug 1955 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
broncho pneumonia with cerebral palsy from birth; buried 10 Aug 1955 at Jolo, WV.
3. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 10 Jan 2013.
" Wilma Jean Blankenship
Birth 11 Oct 1935
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Aug 1956 (aged 20)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103380399"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 13 May 1940; Page
1239B; Image 116 of 133; Household #897.
Listed as George E. Blankenship; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Mose
Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 28 Dec 2020.
" George E. Blankenship
Birth 14 Feb 1940
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 220321894"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Moses "Mose" Blankenship (1901-1943) and Bertha Mae Payne-Blankenship (1904-1999)."Brother of Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship-Robinson (1923–2020), Franklin Dee Blankenship (1933-2006), Wilma Jean Blankenship (1935–1956), Grace Blankenship-Holland, and Mary Blankenship-Vance.
"George Blankenship was still living at the time of his sister's, Pinkie Robinson's death in 2020."
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2092; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Guy Ball; age 27; born 1 May 1890 in Davenport, VA; living at Northfork, WV; single; labor in logging
timber; employed by A. Blevins, Algoma, WV; no dependents; medium height and build; gray eyes
and light brown hair; "broken bones".
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Ball; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Algoma, WV; son of Spencer and
Nancy J.; married on 6 May 1919 at residence of minister, William V. Burks, McDowell Co, WV;
Mayoma Knuckles; age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.B. and Wreane.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Image 10 of 37; Family #70/70.
Listed as Oma J. Knuckles, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Arvid Knuckles.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Ball; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Algoma, WV; son of Spencer and
Nancy J.; married on 6 May 1919 at residence of minister, William V. Burks, McDowell Co, WV;
Mayoma Knuckles; age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.B. and Wreane.