1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul Jack Evans
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1914
Birth Place: Maitland, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Maitland, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Maitland, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Height: 5 8
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Cora Evans
Household Members Age Relationship
Paul Jack Evans 26 Self (Head)
Cora Evans Mother
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Jack Evans
[Paul J Evans]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1914
Birth Place: Maitland Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jan 1999
Father: Evert J Evans
Mother: Cora H Williamson
SSN: 233146090
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as PAUL JACK EVANS;
02 Feb 1999: Name listed as PAUL J EVANS"
1, 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Big Rock; E.D. 14-12; taken 21 May 1940; Page
389A; Household #279.
Listed as Marie Kaylor; age 16; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John F. Kaylor.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas E. Coles; born 16 Jul 1909 in Camel (sic) Co, VA; single; Colored; living in Worth, WV; son of
Sidney and Louvenia; married on 22 Dec 1938 in Northfork, WV; Katherine Cox; born 15 Apr 1917 in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Harrison and Oma.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas E. Coles; born 16 Jul 1909 in Camel (sic) Co, VA; single; Colored; living in Worth, WV; son of
Sidney and Louvenia; married on 22 Dec 1938 in Northfork, WV; Katherine Cox; born 15 Apr 1917 in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Harrison and Oma.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Ollie Davis; age 52; born 9 Jul 1917 in Jefferson Co, AL; divorced; 1 previous marriage; Negro; living
at Box 47, Worth, WV; son of John and Ophelia (Lock) Davis; married on 20 Aug 1969 at Worth, WV;
Katherleen Cox Coles; age 49; born 15 Apr 1920; widow; one previous marriage; Negro; living at
Box 47, Worth, WV; daughter of harrison and Oma Jane (Saunders) Cox.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Katherleen Cox Coles
[Katherleen C Davis]
[Katherleen Cox Cox]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1920
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
[Arlington Mc??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Feb 2006
Father: Harrison G Cox
Mother: Oma J Saunders
SSN: 235648583
Death Certificate Number: RICHARDSON FUNERAL WV
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as KATHERLEEN COX COLES;
Jan 1971: Name listed as KATHERLEEN C DAVIS"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Elsie Rife; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsie Mae Riffe
[Elsie M Adams]
[Elsie Adams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1925
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
[Jolo McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 2 Nov 2002
Father: George P Riffe
Mother: Emma Bartley
SSN: 226240847
Notes: Dec 1941: Name listed as ELSIE MAE RIFFE;
Jan 1948: Name listed as ELSIE M ADAMS;
14 Nov 2002: Name listed as ELSIE ADAMS"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsie Adams
SSN: 226-24-0847
Last Residence:
21921 Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA
Born: 6 Jun 1925
Died: 2 Nov 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by CindyS; 24 Oct 2006.
"lsie Adams
Birth 6 Jun 1925
Death 2 Nov 2002 (aged 77)
Burial
Elkton Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Elsie Adams Age 77 of Elkton, MD died Saturday, November 2, 2002 at Laurelwood Care Center. Graveside service will be at 11 am on Thursday, November 7 at Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, MD."Birth information from the U.S. Social Security Death Index."
1. "George Patton's Killing of Brother Corbin"; Posted 18 Apr 2014 by Merisha Harvey; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
"Patton had killed his brother, Corbin in self defense after his divorce from Elizabeth and was
boarding with Corbin. Corbin drew a gun on him...Corbin had killed a man when he was 16 years old
and spent 5 years in prison and was very mean and unpredictable. Both brothers were very close, their mother having died in childbirth and the boys were bound out when Patton was 12 and Corbin was 11
. In the 1900 census of the household of Wallace Mullins in VA. a relative of his grandmother Sarah Mullins Riffe. Corbin's where abouts were possibly in KY with his mother's family the McPeaks in
1900. "
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 237A; Image 19 of 32;
Family #162/162.
Listed as George P. Rife; age 13; born in Dec 1876 (sic, 1886) in VA; servant; in household of
Wallace Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 71A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #94/94.
Listed as Paten Rife; age 33; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; laborer in timber mill; head of
household.
4. Letcher Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #2564; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patten Riffe; age 33; born 16 Dec 1885; miner; for Consolidation Coal Co, Burdine, KY; living
in Burdine, KY; nearest relative, Emma Rife, wife, living in Burdine, KY; tall with stout build; brown
eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 24 Feb 1920; Page 63A; Image 3 of 50;
Family #23/23.
Listed as Patten Rife; age 34; born in VA; married; lumberman in saw mill; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Patten Rife; age 41; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
7. Buchanan Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-0313; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patton Riffe; age 57; born 16 Dec 1885 in McDowell, VA (sic, born in VA); living at
Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; employed by B.B. Burns, Vansant, VA at Whitewood, VA; person who
will always know address, Jimmy Riffe, Whitewood, VA; 5' 11-1/2" tall; 167 lbs; brown eyes; gray
hair; ruddy complexion.
8. Pike Co, KY; Death Certificate #13571; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patton Riffe; age 61 yrs, 6 mons; born in Buchanan Co, VA; married; husband of Emma B.
Riffe, age 60; watchman for contruction company; SS# 232-18-5119; son of Booker and unknown
mother Riffedied 7 Jun 1945 in Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, Pike Co, KY; due to 3rd degree burns
of body and extremites; body removed 10 Jun 1945 to Jolo, McDowell Co, WV; informant, James H.
Riffe, Jewel Valley, VA
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George P Riffe
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1884
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Jun 1945
Claim Date: 30 Jun 1945
SSN: 232185119
Notes: 10 Jan 1977: Name listed as GEORGE P RIFFE"
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 25 Jul 2011.
" George Patton Riffe
Birth 16 Dec 1886
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jun 1945 (aged 58)
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 24 Feb 1920; Page 63A; Image 3 of 50;
Family #23/23.
Listed as Emma Rife; age 32; born in VA; married; in household of husband, George P. Riffe.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Emma Rife; age 40; born in KY; married at 21; in household of husband, George P. Riffe.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 25 Jul 2011.
" Emma Bartley Riffe
Birth 15 Apr 1889
Kentucky, USA
Death 6 Feb 1965 (aged 75)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Name:Emma Riffe[Emma Bartley] Birth Date:5 Apr 1890 Birth Place:KY Death Date:6 Feb 1965 Death Place:Garland, McDowell, West Virginia Burial Date:8 Feb 1965 Burial Place:Paynesville, West Virginia Cemetery Name:Noah Stewart Death Age:74 Occupation:Housewife Race:White Marital Status:Widowed Gender:Female Residence:Garland, McDowell, West Virginia Father Name:John Bartley Mother Name:Revecca Vanover FHL Film Number:800216 "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Belvia Rife; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 6 May 1940; Page 1171B;
Image 46 of 66; Household #376.
Listed as Ivan Coleman; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Coleman.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #21427; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ivan William Coleman; age 23; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; student; son of Sam and
Oma (Gross) Coleman; married on 21 Jul 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Bertha Pearl Collons; age 18; born
in Rock Ridge, WV; single; student; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of French and Rose (Beavers)
Collins.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit..
"Ivan William Coleman 86, of Raysal, WV passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 in Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Ivan was born December 1, 1932 in Bradshaw, WV, a son of the late Sam and Oma Gross Coleman. Ivan served three years in Korean War. He was a member of the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church. Most importantly he loved going to the House of the Lord then he enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, mechanic work and spending time and traveling with his lovely wife that never left his side. Also, Ivan was known as the “Bubble Gum Man’” by the children at church.
"In addition to his parents Ivan was preceded in death by one sister Ruby Mitchem.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Linda of 23 years; three daughters, Scarlet (Kevin) Chaffins of Davy, WV, Aleta and Tina Coleman both of Roanoke, VA; two sons, Ivan Waymond (Helen) Coleman of Greensboro, NC, Rodney Coleman of Roanoke, VA; seven grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of brothers and sister of the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church. Ivan will be greatly missed by all.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Herman Day and Reverend Charles Vance officiating at the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church in Raysal, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Rife Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Military graveside services will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Active pallbearers will be Tommy David Poore, Jacob Poore, Kevin Chaffins, Jeffrey Hagerman, Hulling Jr. White, Rick Honaker, Cletus Mullins and Estil Pruitt. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, October 15, 2019 at the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church in Raysal, WV after 6 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family...."
1. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #21427; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ivan William Coleman; age 23; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; student; son of Sam and
Oma (Gross) Coleman; married on 21 Jul 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Bertha Pearl Collons; age 18; born
in Rock Ridge, WV; single; student; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of French and Rose (Beavers)
Collins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mile Branch; E.D. 24-60; taken on 5 Apr
1940; Page 1185A; Image 7 of 132; Household #52.
Listed as Donald Mitchem; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Mitchem.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20250; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Mitchem; age 22; born at Mile Branch, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of John
and Stella (Rose) Mitchem; married on 30 Jul 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Aileen Garlic; maiden name
Coleman; age 25; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; postmistress;
daughter of Sam and Oma (Gross) Coleman.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #13564; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carl Ellis Garlic; age 22; born in Davy, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Frank and
Hazel (Spence) Garlic; married on 19 May 1952 in Russell Co, VA; Ruby Aileen Coleman; age 17;
born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; daughter of Sam and Oma (Gross) Coleman
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20250; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Mitchem; age 22; born at Mile Branch, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of John
and Stella (Rose) Mitchem; married on 30 Jul 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Aileen Garlic; maiden name
Coleman; age 25; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; postmistress;
daughter of Sam and Oma (Gross) Coleman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Lester; age 33; born 29 Jun 1932 in Vivian, WV; single; this his his 1st marriage; living at 4316
Pershing, Cleveland, OH; son of Matthew and Tillie (Nuckles) Lester; married on 6 Sep 1965 at
Kimball, WV; Rosetta Cline; age 35; born 20 Jul 1930 at McComas, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; living at 4316 Pershing, Cleveland, OH; daughter of Leonard and Grace (Rose) Lane.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Duffey; 28 Mar 2009.
" Paul J Lester
Birth 29 Jun 1933
Vivian, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jan 2006 (aged 72)
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, Medina County, Ohio, USA "
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 6 Apr
1940; Page 748B; Image 11 of 35; Household #81.
Listed as Rosettie Lane; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in Kimball,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Leonard Lane.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey J. Cline; age 23; born in Panther, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 28 Jan 1947
at Capels, WV; Rosetta Lane; age 18; born in McComas, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; with
consent of Gracie lane, mother of Rosetta Lane.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Lester; age 33; born 29 Jun 1932 in Vivian, WV; single; this his his 1st marriage; living at 4316
Pershing, Cleveland, OH; son of Matthew and Tillie (Nuckles) Lester; married on 6 Sep 1965 at
Kimball, WV; Rosetta Cline; age 35; born 20 Jul 1930 at McComas, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; living at 4316 Pershing, Cleveland, OH; daughter of Leonard and Grace (Rose) Lane.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Duffey; 21 Mar 2009.
"Rosetta Lane Lester
Birth 20 Jul 1930
McComas, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Mar 2008 (aged 77)
Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, Medina County, Ohio, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 166; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Fazio; born 6 Oct 1914 in Anawalt, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; son of Frank and Concetta;
married on 3 May 1939 in Welch, WV; Pauline Hakey; born 26 Aug 1916 in Dekata, IN (could not
locate this town); single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Clifford and Bertha.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Fazio; age 31; born at Anawalt, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 22 Jun 1946 at
Welch, WV; Swancy Lee Evans; age 21; born at maitland, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 166; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Fazio; born 6 Oct 1914 in Anawalt, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; son of Frank and Concetta;
married on 3 May 1939 in Welch, WV; Pauline Hakey; born 26 Aug 1916 in Dekata, IN (could not
locate this town); single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Clifford and Bertha.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Arnold; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Peapatch, VA; son of C.W.
and Vestie; married on 28 Mar 1909 at Tivis Hix's in McDowell Co, WV; Mariah Rakes; age 16; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Easter Owens.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Arnold; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Peapatch, VA; son of C.W.
and Vestie; married on 28 Mar 1909 at Tivis Hix's in McDowell Co, WV; Mariah Rakes; age 16; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Easter Owens.
2. District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mariah Rakes
Gender: Female
Age: 55
Birth Date: abt 1895
Marriage Date: 1 Aug 1950
Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA
Spouse: Ray Lee Atkins
Film Number: 002293267"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mariah Ric Atkins
[Mariah Ric Ricks]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1893
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Claim Date: 13 Apr 1966
Father: Lewis Ricks (sic, Rakes)
Mother: Easter Underwood
SSN: 297484500
Notes: 31 Mar 1966: Name listed as MARIAH RIC ATKINS"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margaret Mariah Atkins
[Margaret Mariah Rakes]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1894
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
Father: Louis Rakes
Mother: Easter Underwood
SSN: 297484908
Notes: Jun 1966: Name listed as MARGARET MARIAH ATKINS"