1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 57A; Image 15 of 30;
Family #155/171.
Listed as Fred A. Carpenter; age 22; born in NC; married once for 2 yrs; coke puuller for coke oven;
head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #118; 6 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ambrose Frederick Carpenter; age 29; born 17 Apr 1888 in Devotion, NC; living at Caretta, WV;
machine runner for Carter Coal Co, Caretta, WV; married; dependent wife and 3 children; medium
height and build; gray eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as A.F. Carpenter; age 32; born in NC; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Fred A. Carpenter; age 41; born in NC; married at 18; coal miner; head of household,
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 57A; Image 15 of 30;
Family #155/171.
Listed as Brindle Carpenter; age 25; born in NC; married once for 2 yrs; 2 children, both living; in
household of husband, Ambrose F. Carpenter.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as Ardella Carpenter; age 36; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Ambrose F.
Carpenter.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Ardella Carpenter; age 45; born in NC; married at 20; in household of husband, Ambrose
F. Carpenter.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as George L. Carpenter; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose F.Carpenter.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Geneva Carpenter; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Ambrose F. Carpenter.
1. "Our Family Past and Present: Hall, Little, Griffith, Withrow, Skaggs, Huddleston, etc," Family Tree;
posted by 25045connieb; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Otis Newton Hicks
1915–1988
Birth 12 AUG 1915 • War, McDowell, West Virginia
Death 21 MAR 1988 • War, McDowell, West Virginia"
2.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 29B; Image 8 of
41;Family #83/85.
Listed as Otis Hicks; age 3 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Clayborn L. Hicks.
3.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A; Image 29 of 51;
Family #240/246.
Listed as Otis Hicks; age 16; born in WV; single; in household of brother-in-law, George Nunnley
4.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bearwallow; E.D. 24-40; taken 29 Apr 1940;
Page 391A; Image 41 of 62; Household #324.
Listed as Otis Hicks; age 25; born in VA (sic?); married; 6th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for W.P.A.; head of household.
5. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Otis Hicks
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1915
Birth Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: W P A Project
Weight: 140
Complexion: Freckled
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: George W Nunnley
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Otis Hicks Self (Head)"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Otis Hicks
SSN: 232-16-8862
Last Residence:
24894 Warriormine, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 12 Aug 1915
Died: 21 Mar 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. "Our Family Past and Present: Hall, Little, Griffith, Withrow, Skaggs, Huddleston, etc," Family Tree;
posted by 25045connieb; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Nannie Belle Woolridge
1919–1996
Birth 13 JUL 1919 • McDowell Co WV
Death 22 JAN 1996 • Bishop, Tazewell, Virginia, USA"
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bearwallow; E.D. 24-40; taken 29 Apr 1940;
Page 391A; Image 41 of 62; Household #324.
Listed as Nannie Belle Hicks; age 21; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Otis N. Hicks.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bearwallow; E.D. 24-40; taken 29 Apr 1940;
Page 391A; Image 41 of 62; Household #324.
Listed as Jane Hicks; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Otis N. Hicks.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bearwallow; E.D. 24-40; taken 29 Apr 1940;
Page 391A; Image 41 of 62; Household #324.
Listed as Rondell Hicks; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Otis N. Hicks.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gene Ronald Hicks
[Gene R Hicks]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1938
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Jun 1995
Father: Otis Hicks
Mother: Nannie B Woldridge
SSN: 235628110
Death Certificate Number: DC CITY OF PASA 03-405
Notes: Oct 1956: Name listed as GENE RONALD HICKS;
23 Jun 1995: Name listed as GENE R HICKS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Facebook Page; posted by Sheila Smith 8 Sep 2019.
"Harlan Stilwell, Sr.
"March13, 1942 - Aug. 25, 2019
"Harlan Stilwell, Sr., started out in this world in March of 1942 in War, WV, the 3rd to last of 11 siblings born to Sadie and Tuscoe Stilwell. He grew up there, went to Big Creek High School, was a paper boy, graduated in 1960 and moved to the DC metro area to work for the federal goverment."He met his first wife, Rusty Boothe, in th DC metro area and got married in November 1961. They had two children, Harlan, Jr., born in 1963, and Cherie Dawn, born in 1966.
"Harlan worked for the Dept. of Justice, went to Southeastern University in DC, and worked as a butcher at a local grocery store. Later he went to Fairfax County to develop the first computer system in the Massey building which was being built at the time, He was a computer programmer and systems analyst during his career and in the 1970's, started a Bible study at the ICC agency in DC. The Bible study morphed into a church later on as it grew, while Halan studied many hours during the 70's and 80's and was ordained as a Pentecostal minister.
"Harlan retired from the Federal Government and went into full time ministry in 1984. He married Doris Ann Gray in September 1985 and they continued for 34 years, ministering and building Missionary churches in Africa and in the Philippines whie growing their church and accounting and Computer repair bussinesses. They have 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Harlan Atilwell, Sr., was a worker for sure and, except for vacation, was always involved in helping people, working, or studying God's Word. He will be missed by many."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 57A; Image 15 of 30;
Family #155/171.
Listed as Ambros W. Carpenter; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in NC; in household of father, Ambrose F.
Carpenter.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as William A. Carpenter; age 11; born in NC; in household of father, Ambrose F.Carpenter.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Ambrose Carpenter; age 22; born in NC; married at 18; coal miner; in household of father,
Ambrose F. Carpenter.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ambrose William Carpenter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 32
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1908
Birth Place: Surrey, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place: Shorts Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Registration Place: Shorts Creek, Carroll, Virginia, USA
Employer: In Business For Himself
Weight: 173
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Minnie C Carpenter
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ambrose William Carpenter Self (Head)
Minnie C Carpenter Wife"
5. Galax, VA; Death Certificate #78 035288; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ambrose William Carpenter; age 70; born 20 Jun 1908 in Surry Co, NC; married; husband of Minnie
Catherine Carpenter; laborer in saw mill; living at Rt !, Box 396, Austinville, Carroll Co, VA; son of
Fredric and Della (Brindle) Carpenter; died 2 Nov 1978 in Twin County Community Hospital, Galax,
VA; due to acute myocardial infarction; arteroscleotic heart disease; buried in Saddle Mtn. Baptist
church Cemetery, Allehany Co, NC; informant, Minnie Catherine Carpenter.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as Lawrence A. Carpenter; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Ambrose F.Carpenter.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Lawrence A. Carpenter; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Ambrose F. Carpenter.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty C.;14 Mar2015.
" Lawrence A Carpenter
Birth 15 Nov 1915
Virginia, USA
Death 28 Dec 1977 (aged 62)
Lane County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Gilliland Cemetery
Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon, USA"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty C.;14 Mar 2015.
" Vanieta H Carpenter
Birth 31 Dec 1915
Death 4 Dec 1998 (aged 82)
Burial
Gilliland Cemetery
Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon, USA "
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 27 Apr 1910; Page 57A; Image 15 of 30;
Family #155/171.
Listed as Homer Moses Carpenter; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose F.
Carpenter.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 25A;
Image 7 of 47; Family #65/69.
Listed as Henry M. Carpenter; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Ambrose F.Carpenter.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Homer Carpenter; age 20; born in NC; married at 18; coal miner; in household of father,
Ambrose F. Carpenter, with wife and child.
4. Pulaski Co, VA; Death Certificate #83-030241; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer Moses Carpenter; age 73; born 17 Mar 1910 in WV; married; husband of Bertie Alice
Carpenter; miner for New Jersey Zinc; living at Rt#1, Austinville, VA; son of Ambrose Fredrick and
Della (Brendle) Carpenter. died 12 Sep 1983 in Pulaski Community Hospital, Pulaski, VA; due to
cardiac arrest; arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried in Saddle Mtn, Baptist Church Cemetery,
Alleghany Co, NC.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Bertie A. Carpenter; age 17; born in VA; married at 15; in household of father-in-law,
Ambrose F. Carpenter, with husband and child.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 6 May 1930; Page 76A; Image i
of 17; Family# 3/3.
Listed as Ettie M. Carpenter; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of grandfather; Ambrose F.
Carpenter, with parents.
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #1460; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Estel J. Carpenter; age 20; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; occupation in printing; living in Galax, VA;
son of Ambrose and Minnie (Norman) Carpenter; married on 22 Jan 1949 in Galax, VA; Betty
Bumgardner; age 16; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; housework; living in Galax, VA; daughter of Joe
and Flora (Johnson) Bumgardner.
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #1460; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Estel J. Carpenter; age 20; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; occupation in printing; living in Galax, VA;
son of Ambrose and Minnie (Norman) Carpenter; married on 22 Jan 1949 in Galax, VA; Betty
Bumgardner; age 16; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; housework; living in Galax, VA; daughter of Joe
and Flora (Johnson) Bumgardner.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
Race: White
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1913
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Mohawk, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mohawk, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Little Warcreek Coal Co
Weight: 138
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Ed Lester
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Vallie Lester Self (Head)
Ed Lester Father"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1913
Death Date: 4 Dec 1998
Claim Date: 21 Sep 1960
SSN: 235098434"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
SSN: 235-09-8434
Last Residence:
24846 Isaban, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 20 Apr 1913
Died: 4 Dec 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" Callebs
1. Farris Funeral Services; Posted Obit.
"Mary Jacqueline (Jackie) McCord was born in Welch WV on January 7, 1935, the second of five children born to Estel and Goldie Callebs from English WV. She passed away quietly in her sleep on August 30, 2019 at her home in Wallace Meadows where she resided with her brother Pat Callebs and his wife Patty."She graduated from Big Creek High School in War WV, and Lewis Gale Hospital School of Nursing in Roanoke VA then entered her 50-year nursing career which would include advanced ophthalmologic training and specialty nursing. Much of her career was spent serving as a nurse supporting her husband, ophthalmologist Dr. Charles McCord and in-home nursing in the Abingdon/Bristol VA area.
"Jackie is survived by sons Charles (Chuck) (wife Cathy) McCord of Corvallis, OR; Robert (Bob) (wife Barbara) McCord of Leesburg VA; Michael (Mike) McCord (wife Gail) of Moneta VA; and daughters Diane Parker of Elkhart, IN and Anita Rose of Asheville, NC and brother Pat Callebs and "the sister she never had", Patty Callebs, along with her special pet Maltese, “Lucky." She is also survived by her precious grandchildren Amy Parker of Elkhart, IN and Matt Parker (wife Lisa) of Granger, IN; Jennifer McCord (husband Paul) of Columbus, OH, Kelly McCord of Forest Hills, NY; Richard McCord of Corvallis OR; Nick McCord (wife Hayley) of Richmond VA; Alex McCord of Leesburg VA; and Michael McCord of Leesburg, VA.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles McCord, husband Lawrence Rose, and brothers John Callebs, Howard (Sam) Callebs and Jerry Callebs. Jackie never met a stranger and gave freely of herself to make life better for those in need and comfort. She was a long-time member of Rotary International serving in 3 chapters (Welch, Leesburg, and Abingdon) as well as the Kingsway Baptist Church.
"A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 11am at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. ..."