1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Willie Mack Gibson"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Earnie and Willie Jo
Gibson, Son's (sic Willie Jo is a daughter), Nancy, Daughter, Box 420, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. WV Births Index, 1853-1969; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Milton Ray Black; born 7 Feb 1922 at Beards Fork, Fayette Co, WV; parents, Ben F, and Eddie
(Lingan) Black.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Milton Ray Black
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: abt 1922
Marriage Registration Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Jun 1962
Marriage Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
Father: Benjamin Franklin Black
Mother: Mary Etta Lingar
Spouse: Chloie Teen Blizzard
Certificate Number: 1962013266"
3. 1940 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; McDunn; E.D. 10-31; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page
689B; Image 54 of 92; Household #423.
Listed as Ray Black; age 48; born in WV; 7th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
coal loader in mine; in household of mother, Ettie Black.
4. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Ray Black
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Date: 15 Mar 1941
Marriage Place: Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Father:
B F Black
Mother:
Marty Lingar
Spouse:
Helen Mullens
Film Number: 001574157"
5. WW II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties, 1941-1945; Wounded; Page 18 West
Virginia; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Milton Ray Black; Gunners Mate 3rd Class, US Navy; wife Mrs. Helen Mullins Black. Hansford.
6. 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.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Milton Black; born 7 Feb 1922; died in Sep 1977; last residence, Crumpler, McDowell Co, WV;
SS# 233-28-6841; card issued in WV before 1951.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Milton Ray Black; born 7 Feb 1922; died 18 Sep 1977; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"GM 3 US NAVY WORLD WAR II".
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. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, Adkin District; Anawalt; E.D. 24-11; taken on 5 Apr 1935; Page 196A;
Image 9 of 58; Household #75.
Listed as Roy Music; age 30; born in VA; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Cerificate #'72 015830; WV Archives Website.
Roy H. Music; age 62; born 22 Nov 1909 in VA; widowed; retired coal miner; SS# 235-07-0312; living
at PO Box 96, Thorpe, WV; son of Charley and Samantha (Byrd) Music; died 23 Sep 1972 in Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pneumoconiosios; buried 26 Sep 1972 in Woodlawn Memorial
Park, Bluewell, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, Adkin District; Anawalt; E.D. 24-11; taken on 5 Apr 1935; Page 196A;
Image 9 of 58; Household #75.
Listed as Sue Music; age 29; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Roy H. Musick.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1969); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Susie Jane Music; age 58; born 25 Feb 1911 in VA; married; housewife; living at Thorpe, WV;
SS#235-07-0312; daughter of John Cove and Edna (Sexton) Conklin; died 22 Mar 1969 in Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to brobchial asthma chronic and severe; buried 24 Mar 1969 in
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, WV;
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, Adkin District; Anawalt; E.D. 24-11; taken on 5 Apr 1935; Page 196A;
Image 9 of 58; Household #75.
Listed as Jerry Music; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Roy H. Musick.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jerry Music
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1935
Death Date: 10 May 1996
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 232528710
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Jan 1959
Release Date 1: 6 Jan 1961
Branch 2: ARMY
Enlistment Date 2: 7 Oct 1961
Release Date 2: 9 Aug 1962
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jerry Hubert Music
[Jerry H Music]
SSN: 232528710
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1934
Birth Place: Anawalt Mcdo, West Virginia
[Jenkinjones, West Virginia]
Death Date: 10 May 1996
Father: Roy H Music
Mother: Susie J Conklin
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1951: Name listed as JERRY HUBERT MUSIC; 18 Jun 1987: Name listed as JERRY H MUSIC"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Jerry H. Music; born 11 Nov 1935; died 10 May 1996; buried here; headstone photo shown; "SP4 *
US ARMY * VIETNAM".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, Adkin District; Anawalt; E.D. 24-11; taken on 5 Apr 1935; Page 196A;
Image 9 of 58; Household #75.
Listed as Jack Music; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Roy H. Musick.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Curry; age 38; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of George T. and Mary Curry; married on 4 Jul 1909 at June (and?) Grover Cary's;
Sarah Jane Curry; age 29; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Anse and Nancy Cary.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Curry; age 38; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of George T. and Mary Curry; married on 4 Jul 1909 at June (and?) Grover Cary's;
Sarah Jane Curry; age 29; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Anse and Nancy Cary.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Curry; age 38; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of George T. and Mary Curry; married on 4 Jul 1909 at June (and?) Grover Cary's;
Sarah Jane Curry; age 29; born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Anse and Nancy Cary.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Tracey Baker
Also Known As Tracy Wayne Baker
Residence Date 20 Aug 2007
Residence Place Raysal, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Oct 1964
Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
Address Date 20 Aug 2007
2nd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1992-01 Jun 2003
Record Number 171357834"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ruth I Baker
Also Known As Ruth Louise Baker
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Jun 1968
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 2000-01 Jun 2002
Record Number 369484964"
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey, VA; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 138B;
Family #65/166.
Listed as Lonie Baker; age 1 yrs, 6 mon; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Baker.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Family #17.
Listed as Lonnie Baker; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Baker.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Lonnie Baker; age 21; born in WV; single; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, William B. Baker.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Baker; age 22; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single; married on 17 Jun 1941 in
Paynesville, WV; Martha Baker; age 21; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 78; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Baker; age 22; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single; married on 17 Jun 1941 in
Paynesville, WV; Martha Baker; age 21; born and living in Paynesville, WV; single.