1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page
15A; Image 28 of 39; Family #267/273.
Listed as Ruben Hawks; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Edmon C. Hawks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 31A;
Image 3 of 89; Family #21/21.
Listed as Edward Hawks; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Edmon C. Hawks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hawks; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; tippleman; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of E.C. and Lattie; married on 29 Aug 1935 at Coalwood, WV; Kathryn Belcher; age 21;
born in Russell Co, VA; single; living at Thorpe, WV; daughter of Sam and Gladys.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 151; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hawks; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; tippleman; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of E.C. and Lattie; married on 29 Aug 1935 at Coalwood, WV; Kathryn Belcher; age 21;
born in Russell Co, VA; single; living at Thorpe, WV; daughter of Sam and Gladys.
1. 1880 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 1 Jun 1880; Page 258A; Image 24 of 29;
Family #216/216.
Listed as Benjamin L. Bean; age 32; born in TN; married; farmer; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 99A; Image 22 of 37;
Family #179/193.
Listed as Ben L. Bean; age 54; born Jun 1945 in TN; married 30 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 5 May 1910; Page 231A; Image 15 of 19;
Family #258/262.
Listed as Benjamin L. Bean; age 64; born in TN; married once for 40 yrs; farmer; owner manager;
head of household.
4. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Marvin & Samme Templin; 5 Jun 2010.
" Benjamin Looney Bean
Birth 11 Jun 1845
Tennessee, USA
Death 7 Jul 1911 (aged 66)
Burial
New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery
Surgoinsville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 53283970"Headstone Inscription: Co. A. 12 Tenn Cav. C.S.A.
Additional Information Posted:
"Ben L. Bean was born in Hawkins County,Tenn., within a
few miles of the home where he died. His family is men-
tioned in local history as among the earliest of the pioneers..
Не was at school when the war began, and came home and
eniisted in the 29th Tennessee Infantry, going with it through
Shiloh. After that battle, the 29th was ordered to Chatta-
nooga and reoganized. He, with others, was permitted to
return home. where he found the 12th Tennessee Battalion of
Cavalry in process of formation, enlisted in it, and served
with it through the war. in 1864 the12th and 16th Tennes—
see Battalions, which in Pegram’s Brigade had formed Ruck-
cr’s Legion, were sent to the valley of Virginia under com-
mand of Gen. William F.. Jones. They took part in many еп—
gagements, losing heavily in officers and men, notably at Pied—
mont, where their commander was. killed.
Returniug to his home, he engaged in farming for the rest
of his life. A member of the M. E. Church, South, he
was a soldier of the cross s well as of the Confederacy.
Of all of the thirteen companies which Hawkins County
sent to the Ccnfedcmte army. he and "Buck“ Phipps have
aiways been spoken of as the two best soldiers. His death oc-
curred on July 7, 1911. Loving comrades and friends laid
him to rest. in the old graveyard at New Providence, where
he sleeps with many of his comrandes. A member of the
Church for thirty—six yaers, for him life is not ended, but
begun."
1. 1880 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 1 Jun 1880; Page 258A; Image 24 of 29;
Family #216/216.
Listed as Melvina Bean; age 26; born in TN; married; keeping house; in household of husband
Benjamin L. Bean.
2. 1900 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 99A; Image 22 of 37;
Family #179/193.
Listed as Viney Bean; age 51; born Dec 1848 in TN; married 30 yrs; 2 children, both living; in
household of husband, Benjamin L. Bean.
3. 1910 Census Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 5 May 1910; Page 231A; Image 15 of 19;
Family #258/262.
Listed as Melvina Bean; age 61; born in TN; married once for 40 yrs; 2 children, both living.
4. 1920 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 217B; Image 16 of 46;
Family #149/149.
Listed as Melvina Bean; age 71; born in TN; widow; farmer; head of household.
5. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Marvin & Samme Templin; 5 Jun 2010.
" Malvina Tarter Bean
Birth 30 Dec 1848
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 Jan 1930 (aged 81)
Burial
New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery
Surgoinsville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 53283991"
1. 1880 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; 7th District; taken 1 Jun 1880; Page 258A; Image 24 of 29;
Family #216/216.
Listed as Tartar Bean; age 9; born in TN; in household of father, Benjamin L. Bean.
1. Pike Co, KY; Death Certificate #63-29884; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jack Martin; age 71; born 26 Jan 1892 in Axon, VA; married; coal loader; served in WW I;
SS#719-01-3680; living at New Camp, KY; son of unknown parents; died 26 Nov 1963; DOA
Memorial Medical Center, South Williamson, KY; due to carcinoma of prostate with metastisis;
buried 1 Dec 1963 in Fairview Cemetery, South Williamson, KY; informant, Jack Martin, Jr, US Navy.
1. Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Martin
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1940
Birth Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mother's name: Mamie Cheeks
Volume Number: 031
Certificate Number: 15144
Volume Year: 1940"
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dallas Muncy
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1931
Phone Number: 682-5372
Address: PO Box 1258, Oceana, WV, 24870-1258 (1992)"
2, Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dallas Muncy at the age of 91, cast off this mortal coil to go home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2023. Dallas worked hard throughout his his life as a logger, coal miner and small business owner. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, adoring brother, caring uncle and dear friend to many others. Dallas was known for greeting everyone with a grin and a joke. He was renowned for having boundless stories of the olden days. Even in adversity, he believed in confronting everything with joy and a smile."Dallas was preceded in death by his parents, William Sherman and Sarah Horn Muncy, wife Esculine Tiller Muncy, sons Itha Dane Muncy and Terry Michael Muncy, sisters Esculine Muncy, Martha Muncy, Grace Muncy Howard and Avanelle Muncy Harless and brother Benjamin Franklin Muncy.
"He is survived by daughter Ilona Stepp and her husband Emerson Timothy, son Gregory Edwin Muncy, siblings Christine Howard, Lawarence Muncy and his wife Shirley, Lacy Muncy and his wife Lil, Carolyn Sue Haddox, John Muncey and his wife Nancy and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
"May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rain fall softly upon your fields until we meet again. And may God Hold you in the hollow of his hand. Irish Prayer"
1. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 4 Feb 2013.
" Esculine Tiller Muncy
Birth 10 Sep 1933
Moree, Martin County, Kentucky, USA
Death 31 Jan 2013 (aged 79)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"OCEANA — Esculine Muncy, 79, of Oceana, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Logan Regional Medical Center."Born September 10, 1933, in Moree, KY, she was the daughter of the late James "Dim" Tiller Sr. (1908-1962) and Mary Belle Blackburn-Tiller (1911-1990).
"Esculine enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. She fed everyone who entered her home.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Beauford "Boppie" Tiller (1931-1980), Alistine Tiller (Deceased), Virgie Tiller (Deceased), Judy Mae Tiller-Hillis (1937-2007), James Dim Tiller Jr. (1940-1999), Windell Tiller (Deceased), and Sandra K. Tiller-Davis (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Dallas Muncy; children, Itha Dane Muncy (1933-2013) of Oceana, Terry Muncy & wife Juanita Muncy of Winchester, Greg Muncy of AZ, and Ilona Muncy-Stepp & husband Emerson "Tim" Stepp of Lewisburg; brothers, Virgil Tiller & wife Gloria Tiller of Columbus, OH, and Danny Tiller & wife Michelle Tiller of Columbus, OH; and a sister, Christine Tiller-DeBoard of Columbus, OH.
"Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Evans Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. James Walker officiating. Entombment will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1, Monroe Co, WV; Red Sulphur Spring District; E.D. 32-2; taken 12/13 Apr 1940; Page 12A; Image
9 of 42; Household #74.
Listed as Charley A. Campbell; age 56; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; laborer on WPA road project; head of household.
1, Monroe Co, WV; Red Sulphur Spring District; E.D. 32-2; taken 12/13 Apr 1940; Page 12A; Image
9 of 42; Household #74.
Listed as Nannie M. Campbell; age 52; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles A. Campbell.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #33186; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Edward Brewster; age 19; born in Braxton Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Surgoinsville, TN;
son of George Washington and Bessie Estle (Moore) Brewster; married on 29 Oct 1963 in
Pearisburg, VA; Imogene Brewster; age 17; born in Lindside, WV; single; living in Ballard, WV;
daughter of William Albert and Catherine Lucille (Campbell) Brewster.
1. 1950 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; Carter Valley Rd; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 28;
Dwelling #221.
Listed as Imogene Brewster; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William A, Brewster.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #33186; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Edward Brewster; age 19; born in Braxton Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Surgoinsville, TN;
son of George Washington and Bessie Estle (Moore) Brewster; married on 29 Oct 1963 in
Pearisburg, VA; Imogene Brewster; age 17; born in Lindside, WV; single; living in Ballard, WV;
daughter of William Albert and Catherine Lucille (Campbell) Brewster.
3. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1. Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Imogene Brewster
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1945
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 345-3780
Address: PO Box 280
Residence: Rogersville, TN
Postal Code: 37857-0280
Second Phone Number: 345-3780
Second Address: PO Box 280
Second Residence: Rogersville, TN
Second Postal Code: 37857-0280
Third Residence Date: 1993
Third Phone Number: 345-3780
Third Address: RR 1 POB 448
Third Residence: Surgoinsville, TN
Third Postal Code: 37873
Fourth Residence Date: 1994
Fourth Phone Number: 345-3780
Fourth Address: 2439 Carters Valley Rd
Fourth Residence: Surgoinsville, TN
Fourth Postal Code: 37873-5219"
1. 1950 Census, Hawkins Co, TN; Carter Valley Rd; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 28;
Dwelling #221.
Listed as Mary Alice Brewster; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, William A, Brewster.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bob Nuchols; 2 May 2018.
" Mary Alice Brewster Laster
Birth 3 Feb 1949
Death 25 Apr 2018 (aged 69)
Church Hill, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Burial Elm Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery
Church Hill, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 189378900"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Alice Laster, age 69, of Church Hill, passed away on April 25, 2018. She was a daughter of the late William and Catherine Campbell Brewster."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Marie Laster; sister, Sharon Brewster; brothers, Tom Wayne Brewster and Bill Brewster.
"She was a member of Fishers Creek Missionary Baptist and attended Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ. She had retired from Holston Defense and enjoyed her church and family time. Mary never met a stranger, she was friendly to everyone.
"Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Larry Laster; sons, Brian Laster and wife Brenda, and Bobby Brewster and wife Anja; daughter, Michele Robinson; several grandchildren, to include special grandchildren, Amber and Jacob; sisters, Imogene Brewster, and Brenda Richards; brothers, John Henry Brewster, and George Brewster; special friend, Loretta Taylor. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
"The family will receive friends on Sunday, April, 29, 2018, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Luther Russell and Brian Laster officiating. The graveside service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm in Elm Springs Church Cemetery.
"Christian-Sells Funeral Home"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Imory (sic, Emory)Brown
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1950
Marriage Date: 6 May 1978
Marriage Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Spouse:
Sharon Lucille Brewster"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sharon Lucille Brewster
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1953
Marriage Date: 6 May 1978
Marriage Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: John Imory (sic, Emory) Brown"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sharon Brown
Social Security Number: 226-78-4562
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1952
Issue year: 1968
Issue State: Virginia
Last Residence: 37642, Church Hill, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Death Date: Mar (sic, Feb) 1982"
3. "Kingsport Times-News"; Kingsport, TN; Tuesday; 2 Mar 1982; Page 2; Newspapers.co, Website.
"Mrs Sharon Brown
"CHURCH HILL — Mrs Sharon Lucille Brown 29 ' Route 2 Church Hill was dead on arrival at Holston
Valley Hospital & Medical Center at 10:30 am Sunday of an apparent heart attack."A native of West Virginia she lived in Hawkins County most of her life where she was a member of Mt Carmel Fellowship Chapel.
"Surviving are her husband John E Brown Church Hill mother Mrs Catherine Brewster Church Hill three sisters Mrs Imogens Brewster Surgoinsville Mrs Mary Laster Rogersville and Brenda Richardson Church Hill three brothers William Brewster US Army Germany George and John Henry Brewster both of Church Hill.
"Friends may call from 7-9 tonight at Wilson Funeral Home Services will be conducted at 11 am tomorrow at Mt Carmel Fellowship Church with the Rev Edgar Nelms and the Rev Sam Gordon officiating
"Burial will be in the Armstrong Cemetery
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Heaven Bound; 18 Feb 2012.
" Sharon Lucille Brewster Brown
Birth 1953
Death 28 Feb 1982 (aged 28–29)
Burial Armstrong Family Cemetery
Surgoinsville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 85160274"