1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, bradshaw, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 246B,
Family #99.
Listed as Edward Payne, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, David Payne, Jr.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #31.
Listed as James E. Payne; age 26; born in WV; married; self employed in restaurant; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 011010; WV Archives Website.
James E. Payne; age 48; born 23 Sep 1923 in WV; married; husband of Juanita Falin; grocery store
operator; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of David C. and Rena (Stacy) Payne; died 2 Jul 1972 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart failure with diabetes mellitus; buried 5 Jul 1972 in Payne
Cemetery, Jolo, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Selma Sweeney; 1 Nov 2015.
" James Edward “Edd” Payne
Birth 27 Sep 1923
Death 2 Jul 1972 (aged 48)
Burial
Payne Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 154506815"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #31.
Listed as Juanita Payne; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James E. Payne.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 71; Dwelling #31.
Listed as James E. Payne, Jr; born in May in WV; in household of father James E. Payne.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 95A;
Family #7/7.
Listed as Lark Steel; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Henry C. Steel.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 253A; Image 1 of
43; Family #3/3.
Listed as Lark Steele; age 17; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of mother, Celia
Kenneda Steele.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234B; Image
23 of 33; Family #197/198.
Listed as Lark Steel; age 26; born in WV; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59[ taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page
1158A; Image 19 of 66; Household #137.
Listed as Lark Steel; age 36; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; farmer; head of household.
5. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lark Steele
Race: White
Age: 39
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Laeger, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1903
Residence Place: Laeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Occupation: Unemployed
Weight: 175
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Lucy Steele
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lark Steele Self (Head)"
6. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #13246; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lark Steele; age 56; born and living in Iaeger, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; son of Henry
and Celia (Kennedy) Steele; married on 29 May 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Virgie Collins; age 30; born
and living at Rockridge, WV; single; daughter of Riley and Tildy (Blevins) Collins.
7..Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lark Steele
SSN: 233-14-0473
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 15 Apr 1903
Last Benefit: 24817, Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Apr 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 222A; Image 42
of 42; Family #353/354.
Listed as Virgie Collins; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Collins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 12 Aug
1940; Page 1145A; Image 51 of 60; Household #382.
Listed as Virgie Collins; age 11; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Riley Collins.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #13246; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lark Steele; age 56; born and living in Iaeger, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; son of Henry
and Celia (Kennedy) Steele; married on 29 May 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Virgie Collins; age 30; born
and living at Rockridge, WV; single; daughter of Riley and Tildy (Blevins) Collins.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Betty and Virgil Collins"; article; submitted by Betty Collins, HC-61, Box 28,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgie Steele
[Virgie Collins]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1929
Birth Place: Rock Ridge, West Virginia
[Rockridge, West Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Mar 1988
Father: Riley Collins
Mother: Tilda Blevins
SSN: 234982341
Notes: 25 May 1973: Name listed as VIRGIE STEELE"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anna Maryland McCreary
[Anna McCreary Chilcoat]
[Anna Civitarese]
[Anne Civitarese]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1921
Birth Place: Tazewell Co, Virginia
[Taswell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Mar 2000
Father: Braxton McCreary
Mother: Claudia Murray
SSN: 216168214
Notes: Jun 1940: Name listed as ANNA MARYLAND MCCREARY;
Apr 1943: Name listed as ANNA MCCREARY CHILCOAT;
07 Oct 1980: Name listed as ANNA M CIVITARESE;
07 Apr 2000: Name listed as ANNE M CIVITARESE"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Diane Midkiff; 12 Sep 2001.
" James Sheffey Murray
Birth 31 May 1856
Death 3 Nov 1933 (aged 77)
Burial
Rockbridge Baptist Church Cemetery
Grant, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 5760721"Additional Information Posted: "James Sheffey Murray was the son of Aulsey Murray and Martha (Comer) Murray, the husband of (1) Rhoda Pugh and (2) Thursey Lane, and the father of Lura Jane (Murray) Bonham, Joseph Cebert Murray, Martha M. (Murray) Russell, Vinnie (Murray) Lane, Nealie (Murray) Carter, Lelia Isabelle (Murray) Johnson, Claudia (Murray) McCreary, Paul Murray, Jerry Miah Murray, and Isaac Newton Murray."
1. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert D Hammond
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1898
Birth Place: Simpson, Kentucky
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1926
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Father: Virgil Hammond
Mother: Elizabeth Johns
Spouse: Edna Davidson
Page: 481"
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Douglas Hammond
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 43
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1898
Birth Place: Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Pondcreek Poca Company
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Edna Hammond
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Robert Douglas Hammond Self (Head)
Edna Hammond Wife"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert D Hammond
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1898
Death Date: 21 Jul 1991
Claim Date: 15 Jun 1965
SSN: 232129821"
1. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edna Davidson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 8 Dec 1902
Birth Place: Kentucky
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1926
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Father: Clifford Davidson
Mother: Nannie Jones
Spouse: Robert D Hammond
Page: 481"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Walter Marvin Wright II, 71, of Welch passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence. Born August 29, 1948 in Big Sandy, WV he was the son of the late Walter Marvin Wright and Frances Lynette Hillwig Wright. He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, and was of the Pentecostal Faith."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Wright.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Jean Wright of Randleman, NC; two sons, Walter Wright III and Billy Joe Wright and wife Heather all of Asheboro. NC; two sisters, Sandra Walker and husband Lee of Welch, and Virginia Franklin and husband Raymond of Princeton; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Nathan Wright of Asheboro.
"The family will have a Memorial Service at a later date. In keeping with his wishes the body will be cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Wright family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #204/204.
Listed as Robert Mullins; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; East Grundy District; taken on 26 Mar 1920; Page 85A; Image 47 of
50; Family #437/438.
Listed as Robert Mullins; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 407; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mullins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Lex, WV; son
of Henderson and Dorothy; married on 6 Nov 1926 at Avondale, WV; Pearl Steele; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Louis and Florence.
4.1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Beartown Road; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 11 of 33; Family #85/86.
Listed as Bob Mullins; age 25; born in VA; married at 23; fireman for saw mill; head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Robert Mullins; age 32; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; laborer on road project; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 106A,
Family #216.
Listed as Mary Steele, age 1 yr, 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 260B,
Family #173.
Listed as Perlie Steele, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 407; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mullins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Lex, WV; son
of Henderson and Dorothy; married on 6 Nov 1926 at Avondale, WV; Pearl Steele; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Louis and Florence.
4.1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Beartown Road; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 11 of 33; Family #85/86.
Listed as Pearl Mullins; age 20; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband; Robert Mullins.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Pearl Mullins; age 31; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Robert Mullins.
1.1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Beartown Road; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 11 of 33; Family #85/86.
Listed as Rena Mullins; age 3 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father; Robert Mullins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Rena Mullins; age 12; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Robert Mullins.
1.1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Beartown Road; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 11 of 33; Family #85/86.
Listed as Lola Mullins; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father; Robert Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16667; WV Archives Web Site.
Lola Mullins; age 1 yr, 8 mons, 10 days; born 25 Dec 1929; daughter of Bob and Pearl (Steele)
Mullins; died 5 Sep 1931 at Lex, WV; due to chronic nephritis; buried 7 Sep 1931 at Beartown, WV;
informant, Jake Mullins. (Bob Mullins was born in Matney, Buchanan Co, VA and Pearl Steele in WV)
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Bill Mullins; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Robert Mullins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Daisy Mullins; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Mullins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Norma Mullins; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Mullins.