1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13968; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl King; age 34; born in Roanoke, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living in Grundy, VA;
son of Bernard and Clara King; married on 16 Jun 1945 in Grundy, VA; Norma Jean Bennett; age 16;
born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at grundy, VA; daughter of Harry and
Reva (Dickson) Bennett.
2. FindAGrave.con Web Site; submitted by Bonnie Umbarger; 11 May 2009.
" Earl D. King
Birth 13 Feb 1921
Bland, Bland County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 May 2009 (aged 88)
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
High Knob Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 231A; Image 16 of
33; Family #127/128.
Listed as Maggie K. Bolden; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas Bolden.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 1161B;
Household #195.
Listed as Cathline Bowlden; age 10; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Lydia Steele Boden.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__ (1949); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Bowles; age 21; born at English, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 16 Mar
1949 at Iaeger, WV; Kathleen Bolden; age 21; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 035454; Ancestry.com Website.
Franklin Stephen Edwards; age 27; born 30 Aug 1950 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; son of Estel and Lois (Henniger) Edwards;
married on 19 Aug 1978 in Grundy, VA; Kathleen Bowles; maiden name Bolden; age 47; born 15
Feb 1931 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 6 Aug 1977; 6th grade
education; living at Box 202, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Tom and Lydia (Steele) Bolden.
5. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathleen King, 89, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV."Kathleen was born February 15, 1930 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lydia Steel Bolden. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Kathleen was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning.
"In addition to her parents Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lee Bowles Sr.; second husband, Earl King; one daughter, Patricia Jean Bowles; one great grandchild; and five sisters, Stella, Frances, Gracie and Virginia Bolden and Nellie Roberts.
"Survivors include one son, Robert Lee Bowels Jr. and wife Anna of Iaeger, WV; three daughters, Nancy DeMars of West Springfield, MA, Cleda Carter and Audrey Bowles both of Iaeger, WV; one grandson whom she raised, Raymond Viera and 11 additional grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Michael Brooks officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the High Knob Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. Kathleen’s grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 12 noon until the time of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family...."
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pattie Greene; 9 Oct 2019.
" Kathleen Bolden King
Birth 15 Feb 1930
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Oct 2019 (aged 89)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
High Knob Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 203697023"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #70 005266; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Marlin Harrison; age 23; born 26 Jun 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 182, Havaco, WV; son of Carl Crocket and Myrtle Clare (Altizer) Harrison;
married on 21 Feb 1970 in the First Methodist Church, Pearisburg, VA; Linda Sue Tilley; age 22; born
4 Jul 1947 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 608, Keystone, WV;
daughter of Garland Columbus and Mary Josephine (Eldridge) Tilley.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #70 005266; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Marlin Harrison; age 23; born 26 Jun 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 182, Havaco, WV; son of Carl Crocket and Myrtle Clare (Altizer) Harrison;
married on 21 Feb 1970 in the First Methodist Church, Pearisburg, VA; Linda Sue Tilley; age 22; born
4 Jul 1947 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 608, Keystone, WV;
daughter of Garland Columbus and Mary Josephine (Eldridge) Tilley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
David A. Barlow; age 62; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and S.B.; was issued a license to marry on 13 Jun 1927 in McDowell Co, WV; Hattie B.
Vaughn; age 50; born in Sullivan Co, TN; widow; daughter of Jim and Edna Lanter.
(No return by a minister)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
D.A. Barlow; age 66; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and Sarepta; married on 3 Jul 1930 in Capels, WV; Bertha McCall; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; living at "her mork" (sp?); daughter of Wash and Mary; information provided by
Mary Powell, mother.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16431; WV Archives Web Site.
David Allen Barlow; age abt 75; born in Jackosn, OH; married; husband of Berth McCall; retired; last
worked in 1920; living at Davy, WV; son of unknown parents; died 1 Dec 1938 at Marine, WV; killed
by N&W train; buried 2 Dec 1938 in Big Jenny Cemetery, informant, Virgil Lee Breeden, Oceana, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lenora I. Dye Barlow; 5 Sep 2008; maintained by
LookigForFamily.
" David Allen Barlow
Birth 1863
Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 1 Dec 1938 (aged 74–75)
Marine, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29587834"Additional Information Posted:
"David was the son of Edward Barlow,1836, and Serepta Smith Barlow, 1843."David was hit and killed by a train, N & W Railroad at Marine, Browns Creek in McDowell County.
"He was married first to Cora D. Griffith and had seven living children with her before she died. Later he married again to a Mary H. (sic, Bertha) McCall, no children by her.
"David was my husbands Grandfather."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1930); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
D.A. Barlow; age 66; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and Sarepta; married on 3 Jul 1930 in Capels, WV; Bertha McCall; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; living at "her mork" (sp?); daughter of Wash and Mary; information provided by
Mary Powell, mother.
1. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Barlow
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1860
Marriage Place: Jackson, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Sarepta Smith
Film Number: 000301044"
2. "Allen/Pratt Family Tree"; Posted by StephanieZ1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Edward Barlow
1834–1902
Birth JAN 1834 • Virginia, United States of America
Death 1902"
1. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sarepta Smith
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1860
Marriage Place: Jackson, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Edward Barlow
Film Number: 000301044"
2. "Allen/Pratt Family Tree"; Posted by StephanieZ1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Sirepta Smith
1841–1915
Birth MARCH 1841 • Gallia, Ohio, United States of America
Death 1915 • Jackson, Ohio, United States of America"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
David A. Barlow; age 62; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and S.B.; was issued a license to marry on 13 Jun 1927 in McDowell Co, WV; Hattie B.
Vaughn; age 50; born in Sullivan Co, TN; widow; daughter of Jim and Edna Lanter.
(No return by a minister)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
D.A. Barlow; age 66; born in Jackson Co, OH; widowed; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
Edward and Sarepta; married on 3 Jul 1930 in Capels, WV; Bertha McCall; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; living at "her mork" (sp?); daughter of Wash and Mary; information provided by
Mary Powell, mother.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16431; WV Archives Web Site.
David Allen Barlow; age abt 75; born in Jackosn, OH; married; husband of Berth McCall; retired; last
worked in 1920; living at Davy, WV; son of unknown parents; died 1 Dec 1938 at Marine, WV; killed
by N&W train; buried 2 Dec 1938 in Big Jenny Cemetery, informant, Virgil Lee Breeden, Oceana, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lenora I. Dye Barlow; 5 Sep 2008; maintained by
LookigForFamily.
" David Allen Barlow
Birth 1863
Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 1 Dec 1938 (aged 74–75)
Marine, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29587834"Additional Information Posted:
"David was the son of Edward Barlow,1836, and Serepta Smith Barlow, 1843."David was hit and killed by a train, N & W Railroad at Marine, Browns Creek in McDowell County.
"He was married first to Cora D. Griffith and had seven living children with her before she died. Later he married again to a Mary H. (sic, Bertha) McCall, no children by her.
"David was my husbands Grandfather."
1. Charles William Stewart Family Tree"; posted by Shirley Roop; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Cora D. Griffith
1877–1925
Birth 28 AUG 1877 • Coalton, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Death 28 AUG 1925 • Mohegan, McDowell, West Virginia, usa"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10244; WV Archives Web Site.
Cora D. Barlow; age 48; born 28 Aug 1925 (sic, 1877) in Coalton, OH; married; housewife; daughter
of David Griffith, born in PA; and Elizabeth Dempsey, born in Jackson Co, OH; died 28 Aug 1925 in
Mohegan, WV; due to para thyroid with dropsey; buried 31 Aug 1925 in Coalton, OH; informant,
David A. Barlow, Mohegan, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Lenora I. Dye Barlow; 5 Sep 2008; maintained by Tundra
Girl.
" Cora D. Griffith Barlow
Birth 1878
Coalton, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 28 Aug 1925 (aged 46–47)
Mohegan, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Coalton Cemetery
Coalton, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 29587576"Additional Information Posted:
"Cora was the daughter of Daniel Madison Griffith (1852-1921), and Eliza Alice Dempsey (1856-1886)."Granddaughter of Jonathan Dempsey IV and Abigail L. Price.
"Cora first married John H. Wartenbe and had the following children: Cecil G. (1900-)., Erie (1902-), and Sylvia (1906-). They may have taken on the Barlow name when she married David Allen Barlow.
"Cora and David had the following children: Infant Barlow (1907), Ollie M. Barlow (1909-), Josephine Barlow (1911-), Chester Arthur Barlow (1914-1978), Irma E. Barlow (1916-1975), Daniel Madison Barlow (1919-1968) and Walter R. Barlow."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #85-064259; Ancestry.com Website.
James Franklin Humphrey; age 45; born 30 Jun 1940 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in May 1984; 3 yrs college education; living at PO Box 2135, Beckley, WV; son of
Walter James and Bessie Alma (Henderson) Hunphrey; married on 13 Dec 1985 in Giles Co, VA;
Alice Marie Shrewsbury; maiden name Folden; age 39; born 2 Sep 1946 in WV; divorced; this is her
2nd marriage; first marriage ended in May 1983; 12th grade education; living at 172 Manor Dr,
Beckley, WV; daughter of Ernest and Cynthia Ellen (Bedenheimer) Folden.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1965): Page 58; Line #34; WV Archives Website.
Harold Arnold Shrewsbury; age 21; born in herndon, WV; single; living at Odd, WV; married on 27 Nov
1965 in Basin, WV; Alice Marie Folden; age 19; born in Dott, WV; single; living in Mataoka, WV.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #85-064259; Ancestry.com Website.
James Franklin Humphrey; age 45; born 30 Jun 1940 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in May 1984; 3 yrs college education; living at PO Box 2135, Beckley, WV; son of
Walter James and Bessie Alma (Henderson) Hunphrey; married on 13 Dec 1985 in Giles Co, VA;
Alice Marie Shrewsbury; maiden name Folden; age 39; born 2 Sep 1946 in WV; divorced; this is her
2nd marriage; first marriage ended in May 1983; 12th grade education; living at 172 Manor Dr,
Beckley, WV; daughter of Ernest and Cynthia Ellen (Bedenheimer) Folden.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rosetta R Dillow [Rosetta A Dillow] [Rosetta R Harman] [Rosetta R Harmon]
Birth Date: Oct 1953
Residence Date: 1995-2020
Address: 148 Charm Cir
Residence: Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24740
Second Residence Date: 1995-2014
Second Address: 6 Crownpoint Hillcrest SD
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24740
Third Residence Date: 1995-1996
Third Address: 801 W Vw
Third Residence: Rock, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24747
Fourth Residence Date: 1990-1996
Fourth Address: Rr 1 242
Fourth Residence: Rock, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24747 "
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred Jean "Boo" Shannon Biggs, 94, of Mullens passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020."Born January 8, 1926 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Charles Loron and Berdie J. (Broyles) Shannon.
"Jean was a member of the Mullens United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and kept the nursery. She was an avid West Virginia Mountaineer fan, famed pie baker, and quick witted mother to many neighborhood kids in Mullens.
"She entertained her grandkids for hours with the card games War and Uno, during which she played to win (tink, tink)! She was a prayerful and devoted Christian who read her Bible daily. She was known for her compassion, generosity, humor, and ability to keep you on your toes. She was dearly loved, and will be deeply missed.
"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her sister, Betty A. Jones; brothers-in-law, Jack Houck and Giles Josh Jones; and an infant daughter, Shannon Biggs.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Charles Randall Biggs and his wife, Robin Keener of Fairlawn, VA; her grandchildren, Randi Biggs (Curtis Rollins), Loren Biggs (Adam Wells), and Chase Biggs (Tiffany Cozort); step grandson, Cody Keener (Meagan Bass); her great grandchildren, Chayton and Aya Rollins, Paul and Selah Biggs-Wells, and Dakotah and Levi Lester; and her sister, Mary Lou Houck of Tallahassee, FL.
"The celebration of Boo's life will be 12 Noon, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Mullens United Methodist Church, Mullens with Pastor Rick Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton.
"Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers...."
1. 1900 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct No 7; taken 26 Jun 1900; Page 183B; Image
16 of 16; Family #136/136.
Listed as Lawrence Chafins; age 2 mons; born in Mar 1900 in KY; in hosuehold of father, Henry C.
Chaffin.
2. 1910 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District #2; taken 3 May 1910; Page 265A; Image 19 of 37;
Family #151/151.
Listed as Lawrence Chafins; age 9; born in KY; in household of father, Henry C. Chaffin.
3. 1920 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; Rockcastle Precinct; taken 13 Jan 1920; Page 156A; Image 13 of
19; Family #101/101.
Listed as Lawrence Chaffins; age 19; born in KY; single; railroad section worker; in household of
father, Henry C. Chaffin.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Della Lilly; 24 May 2008.
" Lawrence Chaffin
Birth 11 Apr 1900
USA
Death 5 Feb 1979 (aged 78)
USA
Burial
Copley Cemetery
Webb, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Below-Noted Per Other Researchers/dl:"Husband Of:
Hazel (Copley) Chaffin"Son Of:
Henry Chaffin
and
Vicey Jane (Partee) Chaffin..."
Ronald Claude "Ronnie" Christian
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ronald C Christian
Titles and Terms (Original) SR
Also Known As Ron C Christian
2nd Also Known As Name Ronald Claude Christian
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998-19 Jun 2008
Residence Place Corunna, Indiana, United States
Birth Date 11 Dec 1948
Phone Number 281-2694
Phone Number Recorded Date 19 Jun 2008
Address 227 Maple St # 7
Address Continued Corunna, Indiana 46730
Address Date 01 Oct 1998-19 Jun 2008
2nd Address 67 E Washington St # 2
2nd Address Continued Coldwater, Michigan 49036
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1996-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address 88 Hull St
3rd Address Continued Coldwater, Michigan 49036
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1992-13 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Christine L Christian, Christopher James Jeffrey, Garrietta A Christian, Jeffery L Christian, Jeffrey Christian, Michelle K Christian, Ronald Keith Christian Jr, Tina Marie Lippert..."