1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles William Hall"; Article; Page 162; submitted by Mickey Hall,
Welch, WV 24801.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles William Hall"; Article; Page 162; submitted by Mickey Hall,
Welch, WV 24801.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Never Ending Story; 19 Sep 2006.
" Sherman James Hart
Birth 9 Jul 1909
Whitetop, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Dec 1995 (aged 86)
Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 15810904"Additional Information Posted:
"Sherman Hart, 89, died Monday, Dec. 25, 1995, in a Lebanon hospital.
He was a native of White Top, Va., and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner and was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Testerman Hart. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Keremski, Clayton, Del., Mary Divers, Roanoke, and Nancy Bailey, Lanham, Md.; three sons, James Russell Hart, Roanoke, Donald Hart, Myrna, Del., and Jerry D Hart, Cleveland, Va., with whom he had made his home; one sister, Beatrice Hart, Florida; 20 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Peery-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge. {unknown newspaper obit}"Child of Elisha Monroe and Gertrude Gaultney Hart."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Never Ending Story; 20 Nov 2006.
" Bonnie Lee Testerman Hart
Birth 22 May 1911
North Carolina, USA
Death 6 Apr 1994 (aged 82)
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16723260"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #23210; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J.C. Hart; age 21; born in Jefferson Co (sic, Jefferson, Ashe Co), NC; coal miner; no previous
marriage; living at Bishop, VA; son of Sherman and Bonnie Lee (Testerman) Hart; married on 7 Aug
1950 in Tazewell, VA; Dorgie Ellis Asbury; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Squire, WV; daughter of Hugh and Josephine (Marrs) Asbury.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Never Ending Story; 28 Jun 2014.
"J C Hart
Birth 25 Dec 1927
North Carolina, USA
Death 4 May 1973 (aged 45)
Squire, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 132020859"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #23210; Ancestry.com Web Site.
J.C. Hart; age 21; born in Jefferson Co (sic, Jefferson, Ashe Co), NC; coal miner; no previous
marriage; living at Bishop, VA; son of Sherman and Bonnie Lee (Testerman) Hart; married on 7 Aug
1950 in Tazewell, VA; Dorgie Ellis Asbury; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Squire, WV; daughter of Hugh and Josephine (Marrs) Asbury.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Because I Care; 7 Jul 2009.
" Dorgie A Asbury Hart
Birth 30 Jan 1930
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Nov 1975 (aged 45)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 39167827"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-002720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Charles Hart; age 18; born 18 May 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Newhall, WV; son of J.C. and Dorgia (Asbury) Hart; married on 28 Jan 1974 in
Lebanon, VA; Rosemary Lyons; age 16; born 10 Mar 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 2
yrs HS education; living at Box 66, Squire, WV; daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Vanover) Lyons.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-002720; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Charles Hart; age 18; born 18 May 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Newhall, WV; son of J.C. and Dorgia (Asbury) Hart; married on 28 Jan 1974 in
Lebanon, VA; Rosemary Lyons; age 16; born 10 Mar 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 2
yrs HS education; living at Box 66, Squire, WV; daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Vanover) Lyons.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James William Shupe
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Shorts Creek, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1922
Residence Place: Keystone, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Employer: N Y A
Weight: 145
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Ruben Price Shupe
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James William Shupe Self (Head)"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James William Shupe
[James W Shupe]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1922
Birth Place: Shorts Creek, Virginia
Death Date: 3 Dec 1994
Father: Rubby P Shupe
Mother: Florance R Russell
SSN: 236182635
Notes: Sep 1939: Name listed as JAMES WILLIAM SHUPE;
10 Dec 1994: Name listed as JAMES W SHUPE"
3. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James W Shupe
Race: White
Age at Death: 72
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1922
Death Date: 3 Dec 1994
Death Place: Volusia, Florida, United States"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Haglers of Caretta"; Article; Page 160; submitted by Ramondo
Hagler, Caretta, WV 24821.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 400; WV Archives Website.
John Mullins; age 37; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Black; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of
Dave and Nancy; married on 19 Sep 1914 at premier, WV; Gracie Dickson; age 22; born in Russell
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of W.C. and Nancy.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as John Mullins; age 47; born in NC; married at 32; Negro; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Haglers of Caretta"; Article; Page 160; submitted by Ramondo
Hagler, Caretta, WV 24821.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 400; WV Archives Website.
John Mullins; age 37; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Black; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of
Dave and Nancy; married on 19 Sep 1914 at premier, WV; Gracie Dickson; age 22; born in Russell
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of W.C. and Nancy.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Gracie Mullins; age 37; born in VA; married at 22; Negro; in household of husband, John
Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Nina Mullins; age 11; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Samuel Mullins; age 13; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Alphanso Mullins; age 11; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Arben Mullins; age 9; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Myrt;le Mullins; age 7; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Curtis Mullins; age 6; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 95B;
Family #151/153.
Listed as Lonnie Mullins; age 4; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harold Irvine and Juanita
Novella Mullins Jackson"; Article; Page 175; submitted by Betty Bell. PO Box 87, Gary, WV 24836.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-009875; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Franklin Blackburn; age 21; born 13 Oct 1954 in Welch, WV; single; this is his 1st marriahe;
1 yr HS education; living at Welch, WV; son of Thomas and Daisy (Marinell) Blackburn; married on
5 Mar 1976 in the Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Linda Louise Pardue;
maiden name Pardue; born 19 May 1950 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Benjamin Lee and Lucille (Mahaffey) Pardue.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Danny F Blackburn
Address: Franks Pl
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24801"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 392; WV Archives Website.
Freddie Allan Eldridge; age 21; born 26 Jan 1948 in Gilliam, WV; single; living at Box 382, Kimball,
WV; son of Clarence and Martha (Lester); Eldridge; married on 21 Jun 1969 in Premier, WV; Linda
Louise Pardue; age 19; born 19 May 1950 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 465, Welch, WV;
daughter of Benjamin Lee and Lucille (Mahaffey) Pardue.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-009875; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Franklin Blackburn; age 21; born 13 Oct 1954 in Welch, WV; single; this is his 1st marriahe;
1 yr HS education; living at Welch, WV; son of Thomas and Daisy (Marinell) Blackburn; married on
5 Mar 1976 in the Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Linda Louise Pardue;
maiden name Pardue; born 19 May 1950 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Benjamin Lee and Lucille (Mahaffey) Pardue.
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Linda L Blackburn
Address: Franks Pl
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24801
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rich K; 24 Jun 2008.
" Victor Fielder Hawkins
Birth 4 May 1907
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 30 Aug 1953 (aged 46)
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Union Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Memorial ID 27801410"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mabel Edithl Hawkins
[Mabel E Hawkins]
[Mabel Edithl McCreary]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 May 1915
Birth Place: Fairwood Gra, Virginia
Death Date: 5 Jan 1998
Father: Brack McCreary
Mother: Claudia P Murray
SSN: 212306512
Notes: Mar 1949: Name listed as MABEL EDITHL HAWKINS;
14 Jan 1998: Name listed as MABEL E HAWKINS"