1. Lowe Family Tree; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Website.
"Herbert Dallas Blankenship...."
"Birth 9 JUL 1915 • War Eagle, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 FEB 1971 • Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 500; WV Archives Website.
Herbert Dallas Blanlenship; age 40; born in War Eagle, WV; widowed; living in Williamson, WV;
married on 11 Jun 1955 in Welch, WV; Pearl Blankenship; age 21; born in Paw Paw, KY; single;
living at Big Panther, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 002053; WV Archives Website.
Herbert Dallas Blankenship; age 55; born 9 Jul 1915 in WV; married; husband of Pearl Blankenship;
machine helper for railroad; SS# 719-07-7285; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of Hannibal and Brookie
(Belcher) Blankenship;died 1 Feb 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to coronary thrombosis;
buried 3 Feb 1971 in Bailey Cemetery, Panther, WV.
1. Lowe Family Tree; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Website.
"Bernice Faye Ferguson
1932–1954
Birth 11 NOV 1932 • West Virginia, USA
Death 21 JUL 1954 • Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA"
2. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #8526; WV Archives Website.
Bernice Blankenship; age 21 yrs, 8 mons, 7 days; born 11 Nov 1932 in WV; living at Thacker, WV;
daughter of Paul and Lottie (Blair) Ferguson; died 21 Jul 1954 in Memorial Hospital, Williamson,
WV; due to esophageal hemorrhage, cause undefined; buried 24 Jul 1954 in Thacker Cemetery,
informant, Herbert Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1472 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298A;
Image 11 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as James W. Beem; age 51; born in Apr 1849 in GA; married 23 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1472 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298A;
Image 11 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Hattie Beem; age 42; born in Jun 1858 in GA; married 23 yrs; 10 children, 9 living; in household
of husband, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Georgia Beem; age 19; born in May 1880 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as William Beem; age 15; born in Jan 1884 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Martha J. Beem; age 13; born in Mar 1887 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Bessie Beem; age 11; born in Jul 1889 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Paul Beem; age 10; born in Jun 1890 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Mittie Beem; age 8; born in Jul 1892 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Dora Beem; age 5; born in Jul 1894 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bryan Anthony Thompson, 29, of Charleston, formerly of Hensley, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Charleston. Born June 4, 1991 in Welch, he was the son of Randall Anthony “Tony” Greene and wife Alecia Greene of Hensley, and Kathy Ann Thompson Mills of Welch.
Bryan had been a general laborer and also a server at a steakhouse. He was of the Pentecostal Faith."He was preceded in death by one sister, Amanda Worthington and his paternal grandfather, Raymond Dean Greene.
"In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Olivia Johnson of Danville, VA; brothers, Randy and Michael Worthington of High Point, NC, Shawn Prince of Marion, VA, Randall Greene Jr. of the home, Michael McNeely of Princeton, Braydon McNeely of the home, Kevin Lawrence of Wisconsin, Dustin Reynolds of Princeton; sisters, Alissa Greene of Hensley, Erica McNeely and Angelina McNeely both of Iaeger; maternal grandparents, Drema Potter Brown of Welch and Homer Thompson of Princeton; maternal grandparents, Herman and Brenda McNeely of Iaeger; paternal grandmother Rosharon Stanley of Bland, VA; a host of aunts and uncles; fiancé, Madison McDowell of Charleston.
"There will be no visitation or funeral services at this time. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Thompson family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1910 Census, jackson Co, NC; River Township; River Road; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 151B; Image 2 of 11;
Family #18/18.
listed as Ira F. Robinson; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, William P. Robinson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 188B; Image 32
of 56; Family #343/345.
Listed as ira Robinson; age 22; born in NC; married at 20; coal loader; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as Ira Robinson; age 34; born in NC; married; no listed education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr
1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira Fleming Robinson
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1907
Birth Place: Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Occupation: Little Warcreek Coal Co
Weight: 143
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Troy Vance
Relationship: Friend
Household Members:
Name
Ira Fleming Robinson"
5. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira F Robinson
Birth Year: 1907
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: North Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County or City: Pickens
Enlistment Date: 6 Feb 1945
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Skilled Miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 88
Weight: 180"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira F. Robinson
SSN: 235-10-1570
Last Residence:
29671 Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
BORN: 11 Apr 1907
Died: 11 May 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira Robinson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1907
Death Date: 11 May 1993
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235101570
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Feb 1945
Release Date 1: 13 Jul 1945"
8. FindAGrave.com web Site; Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Six Mile, Pickens Co, SC; submitted by
Ray Waldrop; 18 Apr 2011.
Ira Flemming Robinson; born 11 Apr 1907; died 11 May 1993; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Ocie Edan Jackson Robinson; "TOGETHER FOREVER"
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurricane; taken on 25 Mar 1920; Page 49B; Image
48 of 71; Family #398/401.
Listed as Ocie A. Jackson; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Harvey G. Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as Ocie Robinson; age 24; born in VA; married; 2nd grade education; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Ira Robinson.
3. FindAGrave.com web Site; Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Six Mile, Pickens Co, SC; submitted by
Ray Waldrop; 18 Apr 2011.
Ocie Edna Robinson; born 4 Sep 1916; died not shown; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Ira Flemming Robinson; "TOGETHER FOREVER"
(She may not be buried here. There is no death date shown)
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as William Robinson; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Ira Robinson.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39B; Image 36 of 47;
Family #341/352.
Listed as Walker Whitt; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Howard Daniel Whitt.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #52345; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walker Whitt; age 28; born in Bandy, VA; single; miner; living at Bishop, VA; son of Howard and Maggie
(Allison) Whitt; married on 4 Dec 1939 in North Tazewell, VA; Martha Senic; age 22; born and living in
Bishop, VA; single; daughter of Joe and Martha (Gable) Senic
3, 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; E.D. 14-6; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 181A; Image
45 of 116; Household #400.
Listed as Walker Whitt; age 24; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 003334; WV Archives Web Site.
Walker Edward Whitt; age 45; born 13 Aug 1911 in McDowell Co, WV; married; coal miner; living at War, WV;
son of Howard and Maggie (Allison) Whitt; died 28 Feb 1957 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to far advanced
silicosis; bured 28 Feb 1957 in Cove Cemetery, War, WV; informant, Mrs. Martha Whitt, War, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 153A; Image 5 of 59;
Family #34/37.
Listed as Martha Senic; age 13; born in VA; single; in household of father, Joseph Senic.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #52345; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walker Whitt; age 28; born in Bandy, VA; single; miner; living at Bishop, VA; son of Howard and Maggie
(Allison) Whitt; married on 4 Dec 1939 in North Tazewell, VA; Martha Senic; age 22; born and living in
Bishop, VA; single; daughter of Joe and Martha (Gable) Senic.
3, 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; E.D. 14-6; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 181A; Image
45 of 116; Household #400.
Listed as Martha Whitt; age 21; born in WV (sic, VA); married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Walker Whitt.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Martha B Whitt
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1916
Death Date: 1 Feb 1999
Claim Date: 9 Dec 1976
SSN: 414404393"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 177; WV Archives Website.
W.M. McCloud; age 24; born in Russell Co, VA; single; motorman; living at War, WV; son of William
and Eliza; married on 28 Jul 1926 at War, WV; Christine Sharp; age 21; born in Whitley Co, KY;
single; daughter of G.C. and Vesta.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 177; WV Archives Website.
W.M. McCloud; age 24; born in Russell Co, VA; single; motorman; living at War, WV; son of William
and Eliza; married on 28 Jul 1926 at War, WV; Christine Sharp; age 21; born in Whitley Co, KY;
single; daughter of G.C. and Vesta.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Stacey Thurman Bennett; age 26; born in Man, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 3 Nov 1955
at War, WV; Christine Sue Sharp; age 46; born in Barthell, KY; divorced; living at War, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Franklin Winston; age 72; born 1 Oct 1892 in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; one previous
marriage; living at Box 34, Warriormine, WV; son of William and Sally (VanDyke) Winston; married
on 12 Nov 1965 at War, WV; Christine Sue Sharp Bennett; age 55; born 29 Jan 1910 in Campbell
Co, TN; divorced; 2 previous marriages; living at Box 34, Warriormine, WV; daughter of Grover C.
and Vesta (Bailey) Sharp.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1, Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #71-001640; Ancestry.com Website.
Harry Shirley; age 20; born 16 Mar 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; son of Harry and Myrtle (Steele) Shirley; married on 15 Jan
1971 at Clintwood, VA; Bonnie Mae Estep; age 18; born 16 Jan 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Lundy and Helen
(Trent) Estep. (Believe Helen Trent is a mistake)
1, Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #71-001640; Ancestry.com Website.
Harry Shirley; age 20; born 16 Mar 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; son of Harry and Myrtle (Steele) Shirley; married on 15 Jan
1971 at Clintwood, VA; Bonnie Mae Estep; age 18; born 16 Jan 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Lundy and Helen
(Trent) Estep. (Believe Helen Trent is a mistake)