1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
George E. Burks; born 20 Nov 1916 in Blackie, VA; living at Maitland, WV; son of John and Lottie;
married on 11 Sep 1937 in Maitland, WV; Dora Belcher; born 12 May 1916 in Maitland, WV; living at
Maitland, WV; daughter of Garrett and ?.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Edward Burks
[G E Burkes]
[G Burks]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Dec 1916
Birth Place: Buchanan CO, Virginia
[Buchanan CO|]
Death Date: 20 Jan 1993
Claim Date: 31 Jan 1973
Father: John Burks
Mother: Lotty Matney
SSN: 233201663
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 13 Jan 1989: Name listed as GEORGE EDWARD BURKS;
23 Jan 1973: Name listed as G E BURKES;
03 Aug 1993: Name listed as G E BURKS"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Dora Belcher; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 119B; Image 61
of 62; Family #587/609.
Listed as Dora Belcher; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
George E. Burks; born 20 Nov 1916 in Blackie, VA; living at Maitland, WV; son of John and Lottie;
married on 11 Sep 1937 in Maitland, WV; Dora Belcher; born 12 May 1916 in Maitland, WV; living at
Maitland, WV; daughter of Garrett and ?.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 787B;
E D # 24-40; Image 14 of 36; Household #82.
Listed as Robert Smith (sic, Stout); age 4; born in WV; no education; in household of grandfather,
Booker Stout, with parents.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License # 68 047047; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Riley Stout; age 32; born 2 Aug 1936 in WV; single; 2 yrs college education; living at PO
Box 35, Premier, WV; son of Floyd DeRosett and Edith Irene Stout; married on 23 Nov 1968 at
Lebanon, VA; in a religious Baptist ceremony; Billie June Green; age 29; born 13 May 1939 in WV;
single; 3 yrs HS education; living at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Forest and Naomi
(Mullins) Green.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Robert R Stout
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Aug 1936
Address 35 PO Box
Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address 8969 8th Ave
2nd Address Continued Jacksonville, Florida 32208
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1995-01 Jan 1998..."
4. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert R Stout
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1936
Address: 8969 8th Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32208-2141
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Riley Stout
[R R Stout]
SSN: 220322953
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1936
Birth Place: Premier McDowell Co, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jan 1992
Father: Floyd Stout (sic, Floyd DeRossett)
Mother: Edith I Stout
Death Certificate Number: 004048
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Sep 1952: Name listed as ROBERT RILEY STOUT; 22 May 1998: Name listed as R R STOUT"
6. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Riley Stout
Race: White
Age at Death: 55
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1936
Death Date: 1 Jan 1992
Death Place: Duval, Florida, United States"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John and Mary Jo Chickos"; article; Page 117; submitted by Barbara C. Batson,
Sandra C. Long, Robin C, Brown, 625 24th Court, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215.
2. West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
John Chickos; age 43; born in Torda, Hungary 16 Nov 1882; 5' 7" tall; 162 lbs; brown eyes; brown
hair; fair complexion; resturant keeper; emigrated to US from Torda, Hungary aboard vessel
Slovonea; arrived in port of NY on 21 Apr 1907; married to Margaret Chickos born in Torda, Hungary;
now living in Welch, WV; signed 21 Apr 1926.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2236; WV Archives Web Site.
John Chickos; age abt 52; born in Hungary; married; miner for Carter Coal Co; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of Paul and Thresa (Kovach) Chickos; died 19 Feb 1935 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to
carcinoma of stomach with mttastasis to liver, small and large intestines; buried 21 Feb 1935 in
Woodlawn Cemetery; informant, Margaret Chickos, Coalwood, WV.
Margit Czikos Aka Margaret Kovach
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John and Mary Jo Chickos"; article; Page 117; submitted by Barbara C. Batson,
Sandra C. Long, Robin C, Brown, 625 24th Court, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215.
2. West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Petition for Naturalization; McDowell Co, WV;
LDS Web Site.
Margaret Chickos; born 2 Apr 1890 in Torda, Torontol, Hungary; 5'3" tall; 175 lbs; brown eyes; brown
hair; fair complextion; widow of John Chickos; married 15 Jun 1906 at Torda, Hungary; he was born
16 Nov 1882 in Torda, Torontol, Hungary; he arrived in New York on 21 Apr 1907 and was naturalized
on 21 Apr 1926 at Welch, WV; we had 5 children: Elizabeth Chickos Molner; born 21 Feb 1909 in
Cincinnati, OH; living in Gary, WV; John Chickos; born 30 Jan 1911 in Cincinnati, OH; living at
Coalwood, WV; Steve Chickos; born 4 May 1913 in Abbs Valley, VA; living in Gary, WV; Mary Chickos
Burnoski; born 19 Dec 1915 in Coalwood, WV; living at Gary, WV; Rosie Chickos Shandor; born
9 Dec 1918 in Welch, WV; living at Gary, WV; Margaret arrived 2 Apr 1907 aboard the SS Slovonia
under the name of Margit Czikos; signed by Margaret Chickos; no date.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "B Esaw and Othello Chafin"; article; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC-61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucille Chafins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Feb 1964
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Garnett Chafins
Mother: Barbara Robinson
Spouse: Charles Newt Church
Certificate Number: 1964004172"
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Puritan; E.D. 30-10; taken on 7 may 1940; Page 233A;
Image 5 of 29; Household #32.
Listed as Pearl Chafins; age 9; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in houshold of father, Garnet L. Chaffin.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "B Esaw and Othello Chafin"; article; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC-61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 139; WV Archives Web Site.
Stanley Kappa; age 23; born in Mayfield, PA; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Joe and Mary;
married on 23 Nov 1935 in Welch, WV; Margaret Cassett; age 21; born in McDowell co, WV; single;
daughter of Mike and Julia,
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanley Kappa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1912
Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence Place: Excelsior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Excelsior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 125
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Margaret Kappa
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Stanley Kappa Self (Head)
Margaret Kappa Wife"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 139; WV Archives Web Site.
Stanley Kappa; age 23; born in Mayfield, PA; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Joe and Mary;
married on 23 Nov 1935 in Welch, WV; Margaret Cassett; age 21; born in McDowell co, WV; single;
daughter of Mike and Julia,
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
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; "Stanley and Margaret Cassett
Kappa"; Article; Page 179; submitted by Margaret Cassett Kappa, PO Box 81, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
John Howard Cassett; age 21; born 6 Aug 1945 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
War, WV; son of John and Elizabeth (Wargo) Cassett; married on 1 Apr 1967 in War, WV; Violet Marie
Farmer; age 19; born 29 Apr 1947 in Tazewell, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at War, WV'
daughter of Charles and Irene (Whitt) Farmer; with consent of Owen Farmer, parents divorced, father
has custody of Violet Marie Farmer.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 287; WV Archives Web Site.
John Howard Cassett; age 21; born 6 Aug 1945 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
War, WV; son of John and Elizabeth (Wargo) Cassett; married on 1 Apr 1967 in War, WV; Violet Marie
Farmer; age 19; born 29 Apr 1947 in Tazewell, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at War, WV'
daughter of Charles and Irene (Whitt) Farmer; with consent of Owen Farmer, parents divorced, father
has custody of Violet Marie Farmer.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.