McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Edwin Allen Pauley

1, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1071A; Image 5 of 28; Household #35.
Listed as Edwin Pauley; age 31; born in WV; divorced; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; accountant to drilling contractor; in household of father, Edward P. Pauley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 490; WV Archives Web Site.
Edwin Pauley born 17 Aug 1909 in WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of E.P. and Maryetta;
was lissued a license to marry on 17 May 1941 in McDowell Co, WV; Clyden Woody; born 31
Mar 1919 in WV; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of C.P. and A.J.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls. 20 Dec 2013.
Edwin A. Pauley; born 17 Aug 1909; died 10 Feb 1993; buried here; double grave marker photo
shown with wife, Clyden Woody Pauley.


Clyden Elouise Woody

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 490; WV Archives Web Site.
Edwin Pauley; born 17 Aug 1909 in WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of E.P. and Maryetta;
was lissued a license to marry on 17 May 1941 in McDowell Co, WV; Clyden Woody; born 31
Mar 1919 in WV; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of C.P. and A.J.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls. 20 Dec 2013.
Clyden Woody Pauley; born 31 Mar 1922; died 20 May 2003; buried here; double grave marker photo
shown with husband, Edwin A. Pauley.


Harrison David Morgan

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 29/30 Jan 1920, Page 213A, Family #146.
Listed as Harrison D. Morgan, age 4 yrs, 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Peter Morgan.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 172A; Family #136.
Listed as Harrison Morgan; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Peter Morgan.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison David Morgan; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of
Pete and Lizzie Morgan; was issued a lice to marry on 8 Aug 1933 in Wyoming Co, WV; Ruby
Beatrice Parton; age 16; born in Sevierville, TN; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Tilmon
and Luella Parton.
(No return by minister)


Ruby Beatrice Parton

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison David Morgan; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of
Pete and Lizzie Morgan; was issued a lice to marry on 8 Aug 1933 in Wyoming Co, WV; Ruby
Beatrice Parton; age 16; born in Sevierville, TN; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Tilmon
and Luella Parton.
(No return by minister)


Scotty Ray Byrd

1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: Scotty Byrd
Residence Years: 2002
Address: 270 Granite Ridge Ln
Residence Place: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Zip Code: 27107-4303
Phone Number: 336-769-0485
Spouse: Tressie Byrd "
2. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Scotty Byrd
Residence Years: 1998-2001
Address: 720 Lee St
Residence Place: Kernersville, North Carolina, USA
Zip Code: 27284-3161
Phone Number: 336-996-0999"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Scotty Ray Byrd; born in Dec 1967; living in Winston-Salem, NC; previousley in Kernersville, NC


Tressie Lester

1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tressie Lester
Birth Date: 1 May 1970
Address: Kenny's Knob
Residence Place: New Richmond, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24867"
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tressie L Byrd
Birth Date: 15 May 1970
Phone Number: 996-0999
Address: 720 Lee St, Kernersville, NC, 27284-3161 (1995)
[528 Michael St Apt C, Kernersville, NC, 27284-3121 (1993)]
[534 Michael St Apt F, Kernersville, NC, 27284-3159]
[1219 Churton St Apt 42, Winston Salem, NC, 27103-4576] "


Jason Edward Byrd

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Jason Edward Byrd; born 23 Dec 1976; living in Welch, WV; possible relative, Wesley B. Byrd, Jr.


Ray Berwind Atwell

1. 1940 Census, Westmoreland Co, PA; Irwin; E.D. 65-87; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 1328A; Image 21
of 35; Household #149.
Listed as Ray Atwell; age 25; born in WV; single; 4 yrs college education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; analyst for electrial manufacturing company; in household of father, Bert Atwell.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Berwind Atwell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 13 May 1914
Residence Place: Irwin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Weight: 140
Complexion: Freckled
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Bette Lehmann Atwell
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ray Berwind Atwell Self (Head)
Bette Lehmann Atwell Wife"
3. Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Berwind Atwell
Birth Date: 13 May 1914
Birth Place: Berwind, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Residence Date: 11 May 1950
Residence Place: Irwin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Berwind Atwell
[Ray N Atwell]
[Ray Atwell]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 May 1914
Birth Place: Berwind Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Jan 2001
Father: Bert Atwell
Mother: Edna I Hanscome
SSN: 175058468
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as RAY BERWIND ATWELL;
03 Aug 1999: Name listed as RAY N ATWELL;
25 Aug 1999: Name listed as RAY B ATWELL"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray B. Atwell
SSN: 175-05-8468
Last Residence:
48334 Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
BORN: 13 May 1914
Died: 21 Jan 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)"


John Henry Baker

1. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 11; WV Archives Website.
John Henry Baker; age 51; born in Yukon, WV; divorced; living at Raysal, WV; married on 17 Jan
1953 in Raysal, WV; Mary Magdena Roberts; age 17; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Raysal,
WV; with consent of L.H. and Elizabeth Roberts, parents of Mary Magdlena Roberts.


Mary Magdalene Roberts

1. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 11; WV Archives Website.
John Henry Baker; age 51; born in Yukon, WV; divorced; living at Raysal, WV; married on 17 Jan
1953 in Raysal, WV; Mary Magdena Roberts; age 17; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Raysal,
WV; with consent of L.H. and Elizabeth Roberts, parents of Mary Magdlena Roberts.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Magdalene Muncy, 86 of Peterstown, WV formerly of Avondale, passed away at home on May 12, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

"Mary was born April 5, 1936, in Hensley, WV; she was the daughter of the late Lee H. and Catherine Stiltner Roberts, and was the last surviving member of her family.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband's John Henry Baker and Calvin Muncy; five sisters and seven brothers: son Melvin Baker, daughter Barbara Bishop and three grandchildren. She attended the Peterstown Pentecostal Church.

"Mrs. Muncy is survived by her children; daughters, Elizabeth (Cody) Estep of Jolo, WV, Bertha (B.J.) (Donnie) Gillenwater, Hazel (Roger) Hagerman, Kathy Baker, Nicole Whitlow all of Peterstown, WV: Ida Sheral of Beckley, WV and Teresa Campbell of Christiansburg, VA and son Homer Baker of Avondale, WV, 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

"Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock on Sunday May 15, 2022, at Old Country Church in Raysal, WV with Pastor John Wheeler, Pastor Martin West and Pastor Gary Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the Cody Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV.

"Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday May 14, 2022, starting at 6PM. Family also received friends on Friday May 13, 2022, at Peterstown Pentecostal Church starting at 6PM.

"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "


Harold Edward Herron

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Edward Herron; age 21; born in Lynch, KY; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 24 Dec
1945 at Jolo, WV; Bertha Estall Stewart; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single living at Jolo, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harold Edward Herron, 92 of Jolo WV passed peacefully Friday February 24, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tn. He was born in Lynch Ky. October 29, 1924, the son of Bill and Grace (Rivers) Herron. He came to Bradshaw WV in 1937 at 13 years old and lived in the area the remainder of his life. He began working as a young man in the coal mines in Caretta WV until he voluntarily joined the US Army in 1943. Harold served in the 120th AAA Battery D 3rd Army under the direction of General Patton. He was involved in the Normandy Invasion Battle of the Bulge, as well as 3 other major battles. He was awarded 5 battle stars during his time and he was honorably discharged December 1945.

"Harold returned to WV where he married his sweetheart Bertha Stewart December 24, 1945. He returned to work in the coal mines until his retirement and he was a UMWA member for more than 70 years. Harold and Bertha were blessed with 4 loving sons, 2 were born to them, and 2 were entrusted to them as very young children and were thought of no less than their own sons. The couple was married for 52 years and his family was his greatest joy.

"Harold was a long time member and Post Commander of the American Legion Post 175 Bradshaw as well as the VFW. He was a lifetime member of the DAV. He was proud to serve with such honorable men and women over the years. He was also a faithful member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ and he loved his church family.

"Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stanley and Barbara Herron of High Point NC, Larry and Sally Herron of Bristol Tn, Tommy and Angela Adkins of Hollister Fl., and Robert Adkins and fiancé Andrea of Winston Salem, NC. His grandchildren Eddie (Gail) Herron, Dwayne Herron, Sarah (Jeff) Johnson, Jessica (Brian) Garner, Mary Adkins, Justin Hardin, and TJ Adkins. Great Grandchildren Nicholas and Katie Herron, TJ Elswick, Brody and Lyla Garner, and baby Johnson on the way. He had many nieces and nephews who were very special to him, his long time friends and neighbors RC and Peggy Cole of Jolo, and also the Stacy family who he loved as his own.

"In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Bertha Herron, 2 brothers Clarence Herron and Bill Herron Jr., and one daughter in law Christye Adkins.

"Harold enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and spending time with his family and friends and he was always up for a friendly game of rummy.

"Funeral services will be held Tuesday Feb.28, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Flatwoods Church of Christ on Compton Mtn with evangelist Hobert Kennedy officiating. Military service and burial will follow at the Noah Stewart Cemetery Compton Mtn. ..."


Bertha Estella Stewart

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Edward Herron; age 21; born in Lynch, KY; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 24 Dec
1945 at Jolo, WV; Bertha Estall Stewart; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single living at Jolo, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 16 Aug 2012.
"Bertha Estelle Stewart Herron
Birth 14 Feb 1924
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 15 Mar 1997 (aged 73)
USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA"