1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Fountain Eldridge; age 26; born in Buckingham Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Eckman, WV;
son of Buck and Millie; married on 10 Jul 1901 at Eckman, WV; Anna Harris; age 18; born in Bedford
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Rolf and Sallie.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken 29 Apr 1910; Page 168A;
Image 5 of 19; Family #130/130.
Listed as Fountain Eldridge; age 32; born in VA; married twice; last time for 6 yrs; Black; coal miner;
head of household.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Shady Spring District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 27A; Image
23 of 47; Family #212/217.
Listed as Fountain Eldridge; age 52; born in VA; married; Black; coal miner; head of household.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #11492; WV Archives Web Site.
Fountain Eldridge; age 74 yrs, 6 mons, 25 days; born 3 Mar 1870 in Nelson Co, VA; married;
husband of Maggie Eldridge, age 56; Colored; miner; living at Skelton, WV; son of Buck Eldridge,
born in Buckingham Co, VA; died 28 Sep 1944 at Skelton, WV; due to arteriosclerotic heat disease;
buried 1 Oct 1944 at Mabscott, WV; informant, E.C. Dickerson, Beckley, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Fountain Eldridge; age 26; born in Buckingham Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Eckman, WV;
son of Buck and Millie; married on 10 Jul 1901 at Eckman, WV; Anna Harris; age 18; born in Bedford
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of Rolf and Sallie.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Susan J Mora
Residence Date 29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Address 357 HC 60 Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Possible Relatives Jesus Mora"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Susan Gereldene Trent
[Susan Jereldene Marcum]
[Susan Faust]
[Susan Mora]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1941
Birth Place: Ideger McDow, West Virginia
[North Springfield, West Virginia]
Death Date: 6 Apr 2006
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1960: Name listed as SUSAN GERELDENE TRENT; Feb 1964: Name listed as SUSAN JERELDENE MARCUM; Feb 1970: Name listed as SUSAN J FAUST; 06 Jan 1975: Name listed as SUSAN JERELDENE MORA; 19 Apr 2006: Name listed as SUSAN J MORA "
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Fort Sam Houstion National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX; submitted by LKat;
19 Apr 2011.
Susan J. Mora; born 26 Sep 1941; died 6 Apr 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown; "WIFE OF SP4 JESUS T.
MORA * US ARMY'.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Susan J Mora
Residence Date 29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Address 357 HC 60 Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Possible Relatives Jesus Mora"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Susan Gereldene Trent
[Susan Jereldene Marcum]
[Susan Faust]
[Susan Mora]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1941
Birth Place: Ideger McDow, West Virginia
[North Springfield, West Virginia]
Death Date: 6 Apr 2006
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1960: Name listed as SUSAN GERELDENE TRENT; Feb 1964: Name listed as SUSAN JERELDENE MARCUM; Feb 1970: Name listed as SUSAN J FAUST; 06 Jan 1975: Name listed as SUSAN JERELDENE MORA; 19 Apr 2006: Name listed as SUSAN J MORA "
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Fort Sam Houstion National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX; submitted by LKat;
19 Apr 2011.
Susan J. Mora; born 26 Sep 1941; died 6 Apr 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown; "WIFE OF SP4 JESUS T.
MORA * US ARMY'.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 378; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Whittington; age 21; born in NC; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Thurman and Cora
Whittington; married on 19 Mar 1955 in Oceana, WV; Leona Toler; age 16; born and living in
Kopperston, WV; single; daughter of Hugh and Juanita Toler.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 378; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Whittington; age 21; born in NC; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Thurman and Cora
Whittington; married on 19 Mar 1955 in Oceana, WV; Leona Toler; age 16; born and living in
Kopperston, WV; single; daughter of Hugh and Juanita Toler.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leona J Morgan
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1940
Phone Number: 682-6918
Address: PO Box 222, Kopperston, WV, 24854-0222 (1992)"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #36172; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marvin Edmond Bailey; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; machinist; living at Narrows, VA; son
of Elijah and Hazel (Robertson) Bailey; married on 15 Dec 1948 in Pearisburg, VA; Emma Detlaus
Gentry; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Narrows, VA; daughter of Harve and Ada
(Horne) Gentry.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tina Shrewsbury-Harrell; 21 Jan 2012.
"Marvin Edmond Bailey
Birth 22 Jun 1924
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Nov 1952 (aged 28)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Bethel Cemetery
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 83777911"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; E.D. 24-33; taken 20 Apr 1940;
Page 656A; Image 7 of 45; Household #57.
Listed as Emma D. Gentry; age 10; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Harvey C. Gentry.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage license #36172; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marvin Edmond Bailey; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; machinist; living at Narrows, VA; son
of Elijah and Hazel (Robertson) Bailey; married on 15 Dec 1948 in Pearisburg, VA; Emma Detlaus
Gentry; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Narrows, VA; daughter of Harve and Ada
(Horne) Gentry.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; E.D. 24-33; taken 20 Apr 1940;
Page 656A; Image 7 of 45; Household #57.
Listed as
"Name: Emma Detlaus Gentry
[Emma Detlaus Bailey]
[Emma Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1930
Birth Place: Kimball Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Jun 1998
Father: Harve C Gentry
Mother: Julia A Horne
SSN: 232440767
Signature on SSN Card: Detlaus Gentry
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Nov 1945: Name listed as EMMA DETLAUS GENTRY;
Oct 1950: Name listed as EMMA DETLAUS BAILEY;
08 Jul 1998: Name listed as EMMA D BAILEY"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emma D. Bailey
SSN: 232-44-0767
Last Residence:
24740 Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 3 Apr 1930
Died: 11 Jun 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 2 May 2019.
" Emma Detlaus “Det” Gentry Bailey
Birth 3 Apr 1930
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jun 1998 (aged 68)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198817361"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Emma “Det” Bailey, 68, of 326 Bluefield Ave., Princeton, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 3, 1930, at Carswell (McDowell County), she was the daughter of the late Harve C. and Ada J. Horne Gentry.
She was educated in Mercer County and had spent the majority of her life in Princeton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Princeton Salvation Army and a member of the Home League.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Edmund Bailey, two sisters, Annie Rotenberry and Chelsie Self, and two brothers, James Lewis Gentry and Claude “Dot” Gentry. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Taylor and Linda Munoz both of Princeton; three grandchildren, John Taylor, Kevin Taylor and Marvin Munoz; and one brother, Everette Gentry of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Captain Paul Egan, assisted by Gene “Bo” Calinia, officiating. Entombment will follow at the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17672; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Martin Edgar James; age 23; born in Logan Co, WV; single; chauffer; son of Morgan and Maggie
(Duty) James; living at War, WV; married on 6 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Coldie June Frazier; age
17; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at War, WV; daughter of Ira and Susie (Hale) Frazier.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Martin James
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1935
Death Date: 9 Sep 2009
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 24 Jun 1955
Release Date 1: 3 Apr 1957"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17672; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Martin Edgar James; age 23; born in Logan Co, WV; single; chauffer; son of Morgan and Maggie
(Duty) James; living at War, WV; married on 6 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Coldie June Frazier; age
17; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at War, WV; daughter of Ira and Susie (Hale) Frazier.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Goldie June Frazier James, 78, of War WV, passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Born May 31, 1942 in Caretta WV, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Susie Hale Frazier.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband of 50 years Martin James, one brother, Otey Frazier, sisters, Helena Falgiani, Brenda Rutherford, and Yvonne Frazier. Survivors include, her sons, Mark (Belinda) James of Pounding Mill VA, and Brian James Sr of War WV, her grandchildren, Carrie ( Gary) Gross of North Tazewell VA., Erin James and Companion Joey Walker of Gratton VA, and Brian James Jr (Desiree) of Ephrata, PA. sisters, Ruby VanDyke of War WV, Linda Gail Justus of Hurley, VA, Mary Smith of Washington Grove MD, brothers, Howard Frazier of War WV, Larry Frazier of Richlands VA, great grandchildren, Raistlin James Gross and Alexa Memori Gross of North Tazewell, VA.Funeral Services will be conducted, Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 12 Noon from the Advent Christian Church in War Cove with Pastor Danny Cyphers officiating; burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield VA. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.Friends may call Sunday July 26, 2020 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Advent Christian Church in War Cove. Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. Group size must be held to 25 people or less. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch/War is serving the James Family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Atkins; age 22; born in Wythe Co, VA; coal miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Carl and Sallie;
married on 5 Aug 1915 at Eckman, WV; Nannie Harrell; age 22; born in Wythe Co, VA; single;
daughter of John and Nancy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 406; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Atkins; age 28; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of E.K. and
Sallie; married on 4 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; India Jackson; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
(sic, widow or divorced); daughter of _______and ______.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis jackson; age 22; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Big Four, WV; son of Dave
and Jane; married on 13 Apr 1916 at Welch, WV; India Bowman; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of John and Causby.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 406; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Atkins; age 28; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of E.K. and
Sallie; married on 4 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; India Jackson; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
(sic, widow or divorced); daughter of _______and ______.
3.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-44; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
Page 853B; Image 2 of 27; Household #12.
Listed as India Atkin; age 43; born in WV; widow; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-44; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
Page 853B; Image 2 of 27; Household #12.
Listed as Magdeline M. Atkin; age 15; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr1935; in household of mother, India Bowman Atkins.