1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
"JIM GIANATO
"Jim Gianato was born in Italy on November
2, 1888. In the early 1900’s he was a subcon—
tractor for the Tidewater Colliers. Later he
established Gianato Taxi Service and a grocery
store. In 1923 he opened Gianalo’s Store
where it is still to be found today on Main Street
in Kimball. He died in 1927. He was married to
Mary Foti and they had a son Luke, owner of
Gianato Pontiac Buick Dealership. Luke mar-
ried Virginia Cooke and they had two daugh—
ters; Martha, a school teacher who is married to
Don Hector, an employee of Eastern Coal Co.
They have a daughter Laura, who is married to
Ken Nolan and lives in Frederick, Maryland
Daughter Jenna is employed by Federal
Express and lives in Tennessee. She is married
to Jim Calovini and they have a daughter Jen—
niter, also employed by Federal Express.
"In 1920 he married Rosie Ross and they had
three sons and a daughter.
"John, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com—
pany, was married to Beulah McKinney, who
passed away in 1977. They have two sons,
John Jr. and Michael. John served in the U. S.
Air Force.
"Mike, who manages Gianato’ Store. He mar-
ried Lora Mae Gillespie, who passed away in
1980. They have two sons. Michael is married
to Beth Harrison and they have two daughters,
Lori Beth and Krystle Ann. Son Anthony is mar—
ried to Donna Chinsolo and has two daughters,
Amanda LeAnn and Kelli Nichols.
Mike served in the U. S. Army.
"James, a retiree of Consolidation Coal Com-
pany, is married to Mary Verduce. They have
two sons: James Joseph, who is married to
Markella Balasis and they have one son James
Adam and son Luke is employed as Supervisor
of Industrial and Employee Relations of Enlow
Fork Mining Co. of Washington, Pennsylvania.
James served in the U. S. Army.
"Marie is employed in the state Capitol in
Charleston as a secretary. She is married to
Tom Nickerson, a retiree of Dupont Company.
They have a son, Foster, who is a Lieutenant
Colonel in the U. 8. Army. Submitted by: Marie
Nickerson, Charleston, WV 25301"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Jim Gianato; age 27; born in Naples, Italy; single; schauffeur; living in Kimball, WV; son of Lokes and
Mary; married on 23 Apr 1921 in Kimball, Rosa Ross; age 16; born in PA; single; daughter of Andy
and Mary; information given by Mary Ross, mother.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
2. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 376; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
James Gianato; Tec 5 US Army; born 27 May 1927; entered service 19 Sep 1945; served at Ft. Knox,
KY; Camps Pickett, VA; Kilmer, NJ; France; Germany; New York; Ft. Dix, NJ; awarded Good Conduct
Medal, Victory Medal, America; EAME German Occupation; attened Welch HS; Catholic; son of Mrs.
C.H. Anderson and the late Jim Gianato, Kimball, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
James Gianato; age 29; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 Mar 1957 in the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Powhatan, WV; Mary Verduce; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jul 2014.
" James “Jimmy” Gianato
Birth 20 May 1927
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jul 2014 (aged 87)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 133449593"Additional Information Posted:
"July 28, 2014
James Gianato"Bluefield Daily Telegraph
"KIMBALL — James Gianato, age 87, of Kimball, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a short Illness. Born May 20, 1927 in Kimball, WV, he was the son of the late James Gianato and Rosie Rossi Gianato.
"He was a graduate of Welch High School in 1945, a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II, and a lifetime member of the Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball, WV. He was the owner and operator of the Gianato's Grocery Store in Kimball and retired from Consolidation Coal Company.
"He was a member of Kimball Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, the American Legion Post 40 and 8, the VFW and the Order of Kentucky Colonel and was a life long resident of Kimball, WV.
"Other than his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Luke Gianato, Johnny Gianato, Mike Gianato and one infant daughter.
"He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Verduce Gianato of the home; two sons, Jimmy Joe Gianato and wife Markella, of Kimball, WV, Luke Gianato of Kimball, WV; one sister, Marie Nickerson of Charleston, WV; one grandson, Adam Gianato of Kimball, WV; one great-grandson, James Matthew Gianato; several nieces and nephews and a close and special friend, Dan Rasi of Bluefield, WV.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11 AM at the Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball, WV, with Father Mike Wood as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell, WV. A Military Graveside Service will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard.
"Friends may call Monday, July 28, 2014 from 6 until 8 PM at Widener Funeral Home in Northfork, WV. A Rosary Service will be conducted at 7:45 PM.
"Serving as pallbearers will be: Michael Gianato, Anthony Gianato, Adam Gianato, Johnny Gianato Jr., Foster Nickerson, Mark Wood and Don Rector. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Kimball Rotary Club, John Thomas, Jim Calovini, Hobe Bauer and Fred Thompson...."
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 324; WV Archives Web Site.
James Gianato; age 29; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 2 Mar 1957 in the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Powhatan, WV; Mary Verduce; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
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; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article; Page
256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jul 2014.
" Infant Baby Girl Gianato
Birth 27 Jan 1958
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jan 1958
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 133449711 "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jim Gianatos"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Marie Nickerson,
Charleston, WV 25301.
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; "Joe Verduce, Miner"; Article;
Page 256; submitted by Jame Gianato, Kimball, WV 24853.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 179A;
Image 13 of 50; Family #133/133.
Listed as Ocie E. Cantrell; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William Cantrell.
Benjamin Harrison "Chickasaw Ben" White
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ricky Dent; 5 Mar 2007.
"Benjamin “Chickasaw Ben” White
Birth 30 Jan 1762
Amherst County, Virginia, USA
Death 18 Oct 1850 (aged 88)
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Barrett, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18253945"Additional Information Posted:
"Unmarked grave...grave could be in the middle of the road leading to the grave yard???Register for Benjamin "Chickasaw Ben" White"First Generation
"Benjamin "Chickasaw Ben" White was born on Jan 30 1762 in Amherst County Virginia. He died on Oct 18 1850 in Pond Fork,Boone County Virginia..
"Ben White was born in the part of Frederick Co., VA that later
became Shenandoah Co., VA. Shortly after marrying Nancy
Goodwin they moved to Green Co., NC. This is supported i n a
land sale by Benjamin and his brother Brittain that was left
to them by their father. January 27, 1791 Land Deed "...
Britain White of County Shenandoah, VA and Benjamin White,
now of Green Co., NC, both sons of William White, deceased...
" A few years later they settled on the south side of
Christians Fork of Brush Creek in Montgomery Co., i n the
later part of 1787; this later became Giles Co., V A in 1806
where all eleven of their children were born. On April 26,
1819 they sold this property consisting of 38 8 acres to
Daniel mcKenzie for four hundred dollars and moved to what
is now Logan Co., W V. Their cabin was built on Buffalo Creek,
a tributary of the Guyandot te River. They lived there for
almost 20 years before moving again, across the mountains
to Upper Pond Fork of Little Coal River in now what is Boone
Co., WV. Military served in the Revolutionary War from
Botetourt Co., VA"1850 Boone Co (W)VA census dwelling
#420 taken 8-27-1950 lists: Andrew as age 36, a farmer with
1000 acres; Louisa 35; Eveline 14; Emelia 12; Nancy 8; Nancy
White (Louisa's mother) age 92; and Daniel Elkins age 17.
"Benjamin married Nancy Goodwin daughter of Micajah Goodwin and Elizabeth Burford on Jul 10 1787 in Amherst County Virginia. Nancy was born on May 16 1764 in Amherst County Virginia. She died on Nov 17 1851 in Pond Fork,Boone County Virginia.."They had the following children:
i.James Perry White was born on Aug 11 1791. He died in 1839.
ii. Cornelius White was born on Jun 10 1793. He died on May 27 1874.
iii. Editha White was born in 1796. She died after 1870.
iv. Elizabeth White was born in 1799. She died on Sep 23 1876 in Logan County West Virginia..
Elizabeth married Druy Elkins .v. Benjamin Wesley White was born in 1803. He died in 1870.
vi. Paulina Jean White was born on Jan 12 1805. She died on Nov 26 1872.
vii. Virginia White was born in 1806.
viii. Micajah Goodwin White was born on May 21 1810. He died on Dec 4 1883.
ix. Elijah White was born in 1812.
x. Louisa White was born in 1815.
Louisa married Andrew Workman son of Joseph Workman and Elizabeth McNeely. Andrew was born in 1814 in Giles County Virginia."Bio by: Ricky Dent"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ricky Dent; 5 Mar 2007.
"Nancy Goodwin White
Birth 16 May 1764
Amherst County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Nov 1851 (aged 87)
Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Barrett, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18254035"Additional Information Posted:
"Unmarked grave stone.. W/O Benjamin "Chick a Saw Ben" White
D/O Micajah Goodwin and Elizabeth Burford." ·
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Randall L Patterson
Residence Date 01 May 2002
Residence Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 May 1962
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
Address Date 01 May 2002
2nd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1998
3rd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
4th Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
4th Address Date 01 Apr 1985-01 Nov 1999
Possible Relatives Cynthia A Patterson, Megan N Patterson, Randy L Patterson
Record Number 171302806"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Cynitha Patterson
Also Known As Cynthia A Patterson
Residence Date 02 Jan 2008
Residence Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Jan 1963
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 02 Jan 2008
2nd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1999
3rd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1986-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Megan N Patterson, Randall L Patterson, Randy L Patterson
Record Number 171302802"
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #32615; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Foster K. Kennedy; age 34; born in Bradshaw, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; shop foreman;
living at 115 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA; son of Jacob E. and Cythia M. (Rowe) Kennedy; married
on 22 Oct 1964 in Alexandria, VA; Shirley M. Cooper; age 21; born in Slate, VA; single; bookkeeper;
living at 1401 E. Abingdon Dr, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Guss and Ocie E. (Cantrell) Cooper.
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #32615; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Foster K. Kennedy; age 34; born in Bradshaw, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; shop foreman;
living at 115 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA; son of Jacob E. and Cythia M. (Rowe) Kennedy; married
on 22 Oct 1964 in Alexandria, VA; Shirley M. Cooper; age 21; born in Slate, VA; single; bookkeeper;
living at 1401 E. Abingdon Dr, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Guss and Ocie E. (Cantrell) Cooper.
1. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Melvin Harold Mitchell
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Birth Date: abt 1917
Birth Place: ROCKVILLE Ind U.S.
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Spouse: Eula Field "
(One previous marriage ended in divorce)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 82B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Eula Stanley; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, David Stanley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis O. Fields; age 35; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; living in Coalwood, WV; married on 7
Nov 1946 in Coalwood, WV; Eula Stanley; age 20; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Six, WV;
with consent of Dave Stanley, father of Eula Stanley.
3. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Eula Field
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1943
Birth Place: U.S. W.V.
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Spouse: Melvin Harold Mitchell
(Previous marriage ended in death of husband)
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eula Fields
[Eula Mitchell]
[Eula Stanley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1926
Birth Place: Six McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Jul 2004
Father: Dave Stanley
Mother: Cythia C Coleman
SSN: 234465434
Notes: Oct 1947: Name listed as EULA FIELDS;
17 Dec 1974: Name listed as EULA MITCHELL"
5. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eula Fields Stanley Mitchell Stanley
Gender: Female
Death Age: 78
Birth Date: abt 1926
Residence Place: Indianapolis
Death Date: 11 Jul 2004
Obituary Date: 14 Jul 2004
Spouse: Melvin Mitchell
Child: Marvin Leon Fields
Curtis Fields
Deloris McGarr
Starla Reidy
Brenda Joyce Reidy
Siblings: Pearl Mitchem "
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rita Osborne; 28 Apr 2014.
" Eula F. Stanley Mitchell
Birth 17 Feb 1926
Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jul 2004 (aged 78)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Floral Park Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-058438; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Randall Perdue; age 19; born 15 Jun 1968 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 9, Oakwood, Buchanan Co, VA; son of James Calvin and Sylvia LoJean
(Hicks) Perdue; married on 14 Nov 1987 in Bandy, VA; Wilma rena Lester; age 22; born 16 Mar 1965
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 334-C, Cedar Bluff, VA;
daughter of Harmon and Loraine Louise (Altizer) Lester.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-058438; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Randall Perdue; age 19; born 15 Jun 1968 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 9, Oakwood, Buchanan Co, VA; son of James Calvin and Sylvia LoJean
(Hicks) Perdue; married on 14 Nov 1987 in Bandy, VA; Wilma rena Lester; age 22; born 16 Mar 1965
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 334-C, Cedar Bluff, VA;
daughter of Harmon and Loraine Louise (Altizer) Lester.