1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Percy Dickerson; born 12 Dec 1901 in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; son of
Walter and Lula; married on 25 Jan 1939 in Kimball, WV; Annie Philpot; born 7 Jul 1913 in Bassett,
VA; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of John Ed and Gallie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Percy Dickerson; born 12 Dec 1901 in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; son of
Walter and Lula; married on 25 Jan 1939 in Kimball, WV; Annie Philpot; born 7 Jul 1913 in Bassett,
VA; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of John Ed and Gallie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles M. Davis; born 15 Dec 1916 in Roanoke, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; son of R.L. and
Josie; married on 5 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; Lillian Doris Stringer; born 11 Feb 1917 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of P.J. and Maye.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles M. Davis; born 15 Dec 1916 in Roanoke, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; son of R.L. and
Josie; married on 5 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; Lillian Doris Stringer; born 11 Feb 1917 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of P.J. and Maye.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen Allen Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by, Amanda, Pamela and Arlene
Reed, 178 Courthouse Blvd, East Lake, OH 44095.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Davis; born 26 Aug 1918 in Norton, VA; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; son of Ester and
Lovenia; married on 26 Mar 1939 in Cinderella, WV; Johnney C. Howell; born 24 Mar 1923 in
Knoxville, TN; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; daughter of Minnie and Johny.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page
1096A; Image 31 of 74; Household #256.
Listed as Clement H. Davis; age 20; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; Negro; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clem H Davis
Birth Year: 1921
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Tennessee
Enlistment Date: 1 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: Indiana
Enlistment City: Evansville
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Porters, n.e.c.
Marital status: Married
Height: 67
Weight: 121"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Davis; born 26 Aug 1918 in Norton, VA; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; son of Ester and
Lovenia; married on 26 Mar 1939 in Cinderella, WV; Johnney C. Howell; born 24 Mar 1923 in
Knoxville, TN; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; daughter of Minnie and Johny.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page
1096A; Image 31 of 74; Household #256.
Listed as Christina Davis; age 19; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; Negro; lived in Knoxville,
TN on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, in household of husband, Clement H. Davis.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Hunter Bivens
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1920
Birth Place: Ballard, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Vivian, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Place: Vivian, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Student
Weight: 170
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: C T Spangler
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Howard Hunter Bivens Self (Head)"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Bivens
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1920
Death Date: 4 Apr 1974
SSN: 236260128
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Jan 1944
Release Date 1: 14 Dec 1945
Enlistment Date 2: 3 Feb 1944"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Great Stone Face; 22 Feb 2002; maintained by Finda A
Grave.
"Howard Hunter Bivens
Birth 28 Aug 1920
Death 4 Apr 1974 (aged 53)
Burial
Orchard Cemetery
Ballard, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Crouse; 8 Nov 2017.
"Evelyn Jeanette Bivens
Birth 12 Mar 1921
Nolan, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Mar 2005 (aged 84)
Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Orchard Cemetery
Ballard, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"daughter of Robert E. Lee & Victoria Sammons Ward"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vickie Hylton Standifur; 18 Dec 2018.
" Ted Belcher
Birth 27 Feb 1901
Death 18 Jan 1947 (aged 45)
Burial
Spears Cemetery
Belcher, Pike County, Kentucky, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Bart Belcher & Martha Mullins Belcher. Husband of Delia Mullins Belcher."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by KyColeman; 30 May 2018; Maintained by Vickie Hylton
Standifur.
" Delia Mullins Belcher
Birth 24 Sep 1911
Death 30 Sep 1969 (aged 58)
Burial
Elkhorn City Cemetery
Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Basil Hatfield Mullins and Mary Hylton Mullins. Granddaughter of King and Sarah Stiltner Hylton."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 166; WV Archives Web Site.
James Billips; age 21; born in GA; single; Colored; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 16 Nov 1942
in Bradshaw, WV; Bernice Crockett; age 18; born in Harlan, KY; single; Colored; living in Bradshaw,
WV; with consent of Albert Crockett, father of Bernice Crockett.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken _ Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11; Dwelling #90.
Listed as James B. Billips; age 20; born in WV; married; Negro; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 166; WV Archives Web Site.
James Billips; age 21; born in GA; single; Colored; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 16 Nov 1942
in Bradshaw, WV; Bernice Crockett; age 18; born in Harlan, KY; single; Colored; living in Bradshaw,
WV; with consent of Albert Crockett, father of Bernice Crockett.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken _ Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11; Dwelling #90.
Listed as Bernice Billips; age 21; born in WV; married; Negro; in household of husband, James B.
Billups
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "James B. Billips, Miner"; Article; Page 99; submitted by Pauline Keith, Box 584, War, WV
24892.