1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1919); Page 9; Line #1; WV Archives Website.
Irvin M. Lowman; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Pulaski, VA; married on 10 Sep 1919 in Bluefield,
WV; Ada C. Daniel; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000622; WV Archives Website.
Irvin Miller Lowman; age 65; born 4 Mar 1897 in Pulaski, VA; married; SS# 233-18-1897; retired
electrician; served in US Armed Forces; living at Welch, WV; son of John and Josephine (Mann)
Lowman; died 16 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to obstructive pulmonary emphysema
with chronic asthmatic bronchitis; buried 19 Jan 1963 in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1919); Page 9; Line #1; WV Archives Website.
Irvin M. Lowman; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Pulaski, VA; married on 10 Sep 1919 in Bluefield,
WV; Ada C. Daniel; age 21; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr. S.A. Daniel"; Article; Page 131; submitted by Ruth D. Eichert, 521 Northridge
Dr, Altamonte, Fl 32714.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Riggs; age 20; born in Sciotoville, OH; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
24 Jan 1948 at Twin Branch, WV; Milliw M. Hammons; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of Walter Riggs, father of Edward Riggs, and Margaret
Hammons; mother of Millie M. Hammons.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Riggs; age 20; born in Sciotoville, OH; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
24 Jan 1948 at Twin Branch, WV; Milliw M. Hammons; age 17; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of Walter Riggs, father of Edward Riggs, and Margaret
Hammons; mother of Millie M. Hammons.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #77.
Listed as Kenner Damron, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Damron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931) Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenis Damron; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicy; married on 23 Jul 1911 at Welch, WV; Pricie Bailey; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U-747; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kennis Damron; age 51; born 22 Jun 1891 in Hanover, WV; living at Litwar, WV; employed by
E.L. Dewey Lumber Co, Longpole, WV; person who will always know address, Pricie Damron,
Litwar, WV; 5'5" tall; 135 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair and sallow complexion.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #34.
Listed as Prisy Bailey, age 9, in household of father, Thomas Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931) Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenis Damron; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicy; married on 23 Jul 1911 at Welch, WV; Pricie Bailey; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Tom and Pink.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #6969; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billy Ray Allen; age 23; born in Newhall, WV; single; employed by Virginia Power Plant; living at
Rich Creek, VA; son of George Harry and Florence Alvena (Poplin) Allen; married on 31 Mar 1957
at Rich Creek, VA; Lilly Mae Bradley; age 27; born and living in Rich Creek, VA; single; daughter of
Lewis Clarence and Mattie Blanche (Candler) Bradley.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy Ray Allen
[Bill R Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1933
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Feb 2007
Father: George H Allen
Mother: Florence A Poplin
SSN: 229367059
Death Certificate Number: 33588546
Notes: Aug 1948: Name listed as BILLY RAY ALLEN; 28 Mar 2007: Name listed as BILL R ALLEN"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bill Allen
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1933
Death Date: 7 Feb 2007
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 15 Jun 1953
Release Date 1: 5 Jun 1956"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Billy Ray Allen
BIRTH 17 Dec 1933
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 7 Feb 2007 (aged 73)
Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA
BURIAL
Sunrise Memorial Gardens
Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia"
Additional Information: SP3 US ARMY KOREA
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Mae Bradley Allen
BIRTH 2 Jan 1930
DEATH 14 Apr 2013 (aged 83)
BURIAL
Sunrise Memorial Gardens
Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia"
Obit Posted
"RICH CREEK, VA – Mae Bradley Allen age 83 of Rich Creek, VA passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home."Born January 2, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Candler Bradley.
"Mae was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rich Creek and was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Ray Allen, two brothers, George and Lewis Bradley and two sisters, Viola Crotty and Retha Wikle.
"Survivors include one son, Steven Ray Allen and wife Cindy of Dublin, VA, and two grandchildren, Brandon Allen of Seattle, WA and Shana Allen Buzzard and husband Luke of Radford, VA, several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Doug Hyndrich and Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, VA. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the funeral home.
"Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Allen family at www.broyels-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV. "
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 186A, Family #293.
Listed as Phyliss Addair, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James F. Addair.
2. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Phyllis Gail Addair
Gender: Female
Death Age: 89
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1927
Residence Place: Thornbury McCown
Death Date: 1 Aug 2016
Death Place: Grundy, VA.
Burial Place: Bethel, Ohio
Parents: James Franklin Addair; Thelma Mildred Fisher
Spouse: Ernest McCown
Child: Bonnie Thornbury Prater
Siblings: Clayburne
Samuel
Margaret Addair Thornbury
Willis Addair
Johnny Addair
Rosemary Addair
Hilda Fuller
Rita Blankenship
Harold "
3. FindAGrave.com; submitted by Combs26; 2 Aug 2016.
" Phyllis McCown
Birth 14 Mar 1927
Ohio, USA
Death 1 Aug 2016 (aged 89)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Tate Township Cemetery
Bethel, Clermont County, Ohio, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Phyllis McCown
(March 14, 1927 - August 1, 2016)
"Phyllis Ann Addair Thornbury McCown, age 89, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Grundy, Va. Phyllis was born on March 14, 1927 to her parents the late James Franklin Addair and Thelma Mildred Fisher. She was the wife of the late Ernest McCown, a homemaker, and a member of the Energyville Freewill Baptist Church. Along with her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband, James Thornbury, four brothers, Harold, Clayburne, Samuel, and Moses Addair, three sisters, Margaret Addair Thornbury, Willis Addair, Rosemary Addair, one step sister, Doris Kilborne, three step brothers, Chester, Billy, and Junior Waldron. Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Thornbury Prater and her husband, Ulvert Prater, one brother, Johnny Addair, three sisters, Hilda Fuller, Rita Blankenship, Wanda Browning, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday at 7p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home with David Bentley officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Tate Cemetery in Bethel, Ohio."
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name
Marcella Guess
Gender Female
Race White
Age 24
Birth Year 1923
Marriage Date 28 Oct 1947
Marriage Place Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Spouse William K Tabor
Spouse Gender Male
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 36
Event Type Marriage
Household Members
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; taken 18 Apr 1930; Page 143A; Image 9 of
21; Family #75/75.
Listed as Marcella Guess; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Pageton; E.D. 24-9; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 157B;
Image 6 of 50; Household #41.
Listed as Marsella Guess; age 17; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; not attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Nathan C. Guess, Sr.
3. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name
Marcella Guess
Gender Female
Race White
Age 24
Birth Year 1923
Marriage Date 28 Oct 1947
Marriage Place Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Spouse William K Tabor
Spouse Gender Male
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 36
Event Type Marriage
Household Members
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marcella Ann Guess
[Marcella A Eanes]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1922
Birth Place: Pageton McDo, West Virginia
[Otoole McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 3 Feb 2003
Father: Nathan C Guess
Mother: Louise E McGee
SSN: 246247500
Notes: Dec 1942: Name listed as MARCELLA ANN GUESS;
18 Jul 1975: Name listed as MARCELLA A EANES
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charlie Anderson
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: Black
Age: 24
Birth Date: 1884
Birth Place: Prince Edward Co.
Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1908
Marriage Place: Prince Edward, Virginia
Father: Abner Anderson
Mother: Ella
Spouse: Effie C. Dove
FHL Film Number: 33256
Reference ID: line 131, p. 124"
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 171A; Image 13 of
45; Family #119/125.
Listed as Charlie D. Anderson; age 30; born in VA; married; Black; car dropper for coal tipple; head
of household.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charlie Denere Anderson
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 10 Dec 1888
Birth Place: Rice Prince, Virginia
Father: Abner Anderson
Mother: Ella Scott
SSN: 719077187
Notes: Apr 1937: Name listed as CHARLIE DENERE ANDERSON"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lee Estes
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1866
Birth Place: Henry Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 17 Jan 1889
Marriage Place: Henry County, Virginia
Father: D. Estes
Mother: I. Estes
Spouse: Eliza Belcher
FHL Film Number: 2048456
Reference ID: Image 535, Page 187"
2. Henry Co, VA; Death Certificate #6696; Ancestry.com Website.
Daniel Lee Estes; age 86; born 29 Mar 1865 in Henry Co, VA; widowed; Colored; drove team hauling
in coal fields; living at General Delivery, Bassett, VA; son of David and Cora Estes; died 29 Mar 1951
at his home; due to cerebral hemorrhage; with cardio-vascular disease; buried 1 Apr 1951 in Estes
Cemetery, Rt 3, Bassett, VA; informant, H.L. Estes, son, 213 Spring St, Bluefield, WV.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eliza Belcher
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1867
Birth Place: Henry Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 17 Jan 1889
Marriage Place: Henry County, Virginia
Father: P. Belcher
Mother: S. Belcher
Spouse: Lee Estes
FHL Film Number: 2048456
Reference ID: Image 535, Page 187"
2. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Liza Estes; age 41; born in VA; Black; married once at 16; 6 children, all living; stemer in
tobacco factory; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Annie Estes; age 12; born in VA; Black; single; stemer in tobacco factory; in household of
mother, Eliza Belcher Estes.
1. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Henry Estes; age 8; born in VA; Black; in household of mother, Eliza Belcher Estes.
1. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Lula Estes; age 6; born in VA; Black; in household of mother, Eliza Belcher Estes.
1. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Thomas Estes; age 4; born in VA; Black; in household of mother, Eliza Belcher Estes.
1. 1910 Census, Henry Co, VA; Martinsville; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 110B; Image 28 of 53;
Family #270/272.
Listed as Earley S. Estes; age 2; born in VA; Black; in household of mother, Eliza Belcher Estes.