1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
J.L. Williams was born on 10 Dec 1877 to R.G. and R.J. Williams.
2.1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 755.
Oceana Township, page 009.
Listed as John L. Williams, age 2, in household of father, Richard G.Williams.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1899); Page 101; Line #204; WV Archives Web Site.
John L. Williams; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
R.G. and R. J. Williams; married on 21 Nov 1899 in Mercer Co, WV; Marietta A. Farmer; age 20; born
in Mercer Co, WV; single; living in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of William H. and Sarah Farmer.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1899); Page 101; Line #204; WV Archives Web Site.
John L. Williams; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
R.G. and R. J. Williams; married on 21 Nov 1899 in Mercer Co, WV; Marietta A. Farmer; age 20; born
in Mercer Co, WV; single; living in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of William H. and Sarah Farmer.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 78; Line #2; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert S. Easter; age 81; born in VA; widowed; living in Princeton, WV; married on 20 Mar 1936 in
Princeton, WV; Marietta Alice Williams; age 56; born in WV; divorced; living in Princeton, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
John Wesley Breeden; born 1 May 1876 in Marion, OH; widowed; living at Garland, WV; son of James
Henry and Luvicy; was issued a license to marry on 26 Sep 1939 in McDowell Co, WV; Marietta Alice
Easter; born 5 Oct 1879 in Marion Co, VA; widow; living at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; daughter of
William Henry and Sarah Elizabeth; no return by a minister.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 425; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Franklin Lester; age 90; born in Meban, WV; widowed; living at Fanrock, WV; son of Harman and
Emily Lester; married on 20 May 1955 at Pineville, WV; Marietta Alice Breeden; age 75; born in
Lashmeet, WV; widow; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of unlisted parents.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 010777; WV Archives Web Site.
Marietta Alice Lester; age 82; born 5 Oct 1879 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Fanrock, WV; for
past 10 yrs; daughter of Will and Elizabeth (Roach) Farmer; died 13 Jul 1962 at her home; due to
arteriosclerotic heart disease, myocardial failure and senility; buried 16 Jul 1962 in Justice Cemetery,
Davy, WV; informant, Dolly Adkins, Fanrock, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene; 9 Sep 2011; garve marker photo added by B. Walls.
Vernon J. :Junior" Adams; born 14 Jun 1921; died 21 Nov 2004; buried here; double grave marker photo
shown; "TEC 5 * US ARMY * WORLD WAR II"
"Son of Elgin Adams (1886-1934) & Sela U. Christian-Adams (1892-1948).Brother of Ernest Adams (1914-1954), Avery Thomas Adams (1917-1987), & Vessie Adams (B. 1918).
Married to Elizabeth "Mabel" Lester-Adams (1924-2017).
Father of Darlene Adams (1944-1944), Linden Carroll "Buddy" Adams (1949-1954), & Diane Adams-Sturm.
TEC 5, US Army World War II Veteran
Family links:
Parents:
Elgin Adams (1886 - 1934)
Sela U. Christian Adams (1892 - 1948)
Spouse:
Elizabeth Mabel Lester Adams (1924 - 2017)*
Children:
Darlene Adams (1944 - 1944)*
Linden Carroll Adams (1949 - 1954)*
Siblings:
Ernest Adams (1914 - 1954)*
Avery Thomas Adams (1916 - 1987)*
Vernon J. Adams (1921 - 2004)..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 18 Apr 1930, Page 181B, Family #116.
Listed as Mabel Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elizabeth Mabel (Lester) Adams, 92, previously of Hanover, WV, passed away January 25, 2017 while residing with her daughter and son-in-law in Pickerington, OH. She was born March 11, 1924 in Hanover, WV to Jacob and India (Harless) Lester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 12 siblings - brothers Virgil Dee Lester, Kelly Lester, Luther Lester, Mortan Lester, Sylvester Lester, Roy Lee Lester, Willard Lester and sisters Ruby Godfrey, Elsa Paynter, Zetta Bishop, Oma Vance, and Alpha Riffe. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter born sleeping, an infant daughter, Darlene Adams, a young son, Linden Carroll "Buddy"Adams, and her loving husband of 61 ½ years, Vernon Junior Adams.She is survived by her daughter, Diane Adams Sturm (Lewis), of Pickerington, OH; grandson, Jeffry Sturm (Jennifer) of Stuarts Draft, VA; granddaughters Heather Sturm Colquett (Robert "Bubba") of Louisville, KY and Jessica Sturm Stewart (John Edmonson) of Delaware, OH; beloved great-grandchildren Max and Olivia Sturm; Maddie and Emma Colquett; Jake, Brady, Chloe, and Liam Stewart and Iris Edmonson; a special niece, Jerri McKee of Oceana, WV; nieces, nephews, and a host of great nieces and nephews. She always held the Lord and her family close to her heart. She had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met. She loved to cook for family and visitors. As soon as they were full, she'd offer them another course. Her home was a welcoming haven for churchgoers, family, and friends and a summer retreat her grandchildren would never forget. She loved adventure and taught her grandchildren the fun of packing a bag and just going to wherever you'd end up. Later in her life, she found her greatest joy while being a part of as many of her great-grandchildren's activities as possible. She was always ready to travel for visits and any time was a good time to buy them ice cream. She was proud of each of them and loved them fiercely, or in her words, "too much." She loved to celebrate each one of them, and they loved to designate special days to celebrate her too. Friends may visit with the family Sunday morning, January 29, 2017, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 11am-1pm and service at 1pm, interment to follow at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 352; WV Archives Website.
Morris Kermit Mulins; age 25; born (?, VA) and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 9 Apr
1945 in Welch, WV; Dora Ellen Bishop; age 22; born in Helen, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 327; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Kermit Mullinas; age 48; born 3 Apr 1920 in Garden, VA; divorced; 1 previous marriage; living
at Box 196, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Janie Margaret (Thompson) Mullins; married on 4 Apr 1969
at Asco, WV; Betty Jo Christian; age 34; born 22 Jul 1934 in KY; widow; 2 previous marriages; living
at Asco, WV; daughter of Floyd and Edith (Bowling) Music.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 029806; Ancestry.com Website.
Morris Kermit Mullins; age 52; born 30 Apr 1920; born in VA; divorced; this is his third marriage;
1 1/2 yrs HS education; living at Box 196, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Janie (Thopmson) Mullins;
married on 17 Jul 1972 in Russell Co, VA; Betty Jo Musick; age 37; born 22 Jul 1934 in KY; divorced;
this is her fourth marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Floyd and Edith (Bowling)
Musick.
4. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-025410; Ancestry.com Website.
Morris K. Mullins; age 54; born 3 Apr 1920 in VA; divorced; this was his 3rd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Rt 3, Sherwood Apt C4, Princeton, WV; son of Tom and Janie (Thompson) Mullins;
married on 17 Jul 1972 in Lebanon, VA; Dora E. Mullina; maiden name Bishop; age 51; born 1 Oct
1922 in WV; divorced; this was here 3rd marriage; 8th grade education; living at same address;
daughter of Aldie and Elizabeth (England) Bishop.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 700B; Image 17 of 57; Household #157.
Listed as Betty Jo Music; age 5; born in KY; no education; not attending school; lived in
Floyd Co, KY on1 Apr 1935; in household of cousin, Brooks Patrick, with parents.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 437; WV Archives Web Site.
Conrad Addison Christian; age 51; born 13 Jun 1914 in Lincoln Co, NM; divorced; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Addison C. and Gladys (Flippen) Christian; married on 22 Sep 1965 at
Roderfield, WV; Betty Music Bishop; age 31; born 22 Jul 1934 in Waynesboro, KY; divorced; living
at Roderfield; daughter of Floyd and Edith (Bowling) Christian.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 327; WV Archives Web Site.
Morris Kermit Mullinas; age 48; born 3 Apr 1920 in Garden, VA; divorced; 1 previous marriage; living
at Box 196, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Janie Margaret (Thompson) Mullins; married on 4 Apr 1969
at Asco, WV; Betty Jo Christian; age 34; born 22 Jul 1934 in KY; widow; 2 previous marriages; living
at Asco, WV; daughter of Floyd and Edith (Bowling) Music.
4. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 029806; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Morris Kermit Mullins; age 52; born 30 Apr 1920; born in VA; divorced; this is his third marriage;
1 1/2 yrs HS education; living at Box 196, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Janie (Thopmson) Mullins;
married on 17 Jul 1972 in Russell Co, VA; Betty Jo Musick; age 37; born 22 Jul 1934 in KY; divorced;
this is her fourth marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Floyd and Edith
(Bowling) Musick.
5. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 050053; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Milton Ray Black; age 44; born 7 Feb 1928 in WV; divorced; this is his third marriage; 4yrs HS
education; living at Welch, WV; son of Benjamin F. and Mary E. (Lingar) Black; married on 9 Nov
1972 in the Presbyterian Manse, Lebanon, VA; Betty Jo. Musick; age 38; born 22 Feb 1934 in KY;
divorced; this is her 5th marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at 402 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV;
daughter of Floyd and Edith (Bowling) Musick.
5. FindAgrave.com; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Betty Jo Musick; born 22 Jul 1934; died 1 May 1975; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"IN GODS CARE * IN LOVING MEMORY".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Motley; age 27; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; miner; Black; living at Hemphill, WV; son of
Mose and Fannie; married on 2 oct 1912 at Kimball, WV; Stella Clark; age 26; born in Pittsylvania Co,
VA; single; Black; daughter of ____ and Matilda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Motley; age 27; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; miner; Black; living at Hemphill, WV; son of
Mose and Fannie; married on 2 oct 1912 at Kimball, WV; Stella Clark; age 26; born in Pittsylvania Co,
VA; single; Black; daughter of ____ and Matilda.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9796; WV Archives Web Site.
Estella Motley; age 58 yrs, 11 mons, 24 days; born 26 Aug 1886 in Sutherland, Halifax (sic, Dinwiddie)
Co, VA; Colored; married; wife of Walter Motley; housewife; daughter of Thomas and Sallie (Clark)
Shotwell; died 2 Aug 1944 at Hemphill, WV; due to coronary thrombosis with hypertension; buried
6 Aug 1944 in Roderfield, WV; informant Mrs Babel Carter, Hemphill, WV.
3. Find a Grave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Aug 2014.
Estella Motley; born 26 Aug 1886 in Sutherland, Halifax (sic, Dinwiddie Co, VA; died 2 Aug 1944 at
Hemphill, WV; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Eugene Justice; age 20; born 17 Jul 1943 at Mohawk, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; son of
Elbert and Ruth (Ellis) Justice; married on 11 May 1964 at Cub Creek, WV; Chloe Sue Cline;
age 21; born 12 May 1943; at Panther, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Bill and
Cynthia (Lester) Cline, with consent of Elbert and Ruth Justice, parents of Eugene Justice.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Eugene Justice; age 20; born 17 Jul 1943 at Mohawk, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; son of
Elbert and Ruth (Ellis) Justice; married on 11 May 1964 at Cub Creek, WV; Chloe Sue Cline;
age 21; born 12 May 1943; at Panther, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Bill and
Cynthia (Lester) Cline, with consent of Elbert and Ruth Justice, parents of Eugene Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chloe Sue Justice, 71, of Hamptonville, NC, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Hamptonville, NC.
"Chloe was born March 12, 1943, in McDowell County, WV, a daughter of the late Bill and Cynthia Lester Cline. She was a member of the Church of God; enjoyed her children and grandchildren to the fullest; loved cooking and playing "Trouble" with her sisters, Violet and Helen; and she loved to collect "I Love Lucy" Memorabilia."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Justice, and two sisters, Audrey and Naomi.
"Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Fields and husband Ricky of Hamptonville, NC; one son Scottie Justice and wife Ginger of Greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV; grandchildren, Ricky Joe Fields, Jr. of Hamptonville, NC; Alex and Britteny Cleary, Scott and Meg Cleary all of Greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV; Anthony Cline of Justice and Britani Hurley of Wytheville, VA; great grandchildren, Mahalee, Isabella, and Bentley Cleary of Panther, WV, Michael and Baleigh Smith of Wytheville, VA, and a soon to be Baby Cleary; and four sisters, Helen Mounts and Violet Lee both of greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV, Lonnie Estep and Rosie Cline both of North Carolina.."Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 18 , 2014, at 1 o'clock, with Reverend Clyde Endicott and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in Kirk Estep Cemetery in Greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 386; WV Archives Web Site.
Irvin Franklin; age 24; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; well driller; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Ed and
Victoria; married on 19 May 1928 at Roderfield, WV; Ruby Moye; age 21; born on Mile Branch, WV;
single; living at Sandy Huff, WV; daughter of William and Virgie.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 169A; Image 15
of 22; Family #148/155.
Listed as Ruby E. Franklin; age 18; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Irvin H.
Franklin.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 1109A;
Image 53 of 74; Household #448.
Listed as Ruby Franklin; age 28; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Irvin H. Franklin.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Ruby Moye; born 5 Jul 1911; died 11 Mar 1974; buried here; grave marker photo shown.