1. 1910 Census, Wise Co, VA; Robinson District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 149A; Image 13 of 36;
Family #105/105.
Listed as Wesley Bryant; age 27; born on VA; married once for 6 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. Letcher Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #3602; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Wesley Bryant; age 36; born 10 Jun 1882; living in Burdine, Letcher Co, KY; miner for
Consolidation Coal Co, Burdine, KY; nearest relative, Edwie Bryant, son, Burdine, KY; tall with
medium build, blue eyes and Black hair.
3. 1920 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; taken 8 Jan 1920; Page 39A; Image 23 of 105;
Family #220/226.
Listed as Wess Bryant; age 37; born in VA; widowed; miner for C. Coal Co; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Wise Co, VA; Robinson District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 149A; Image 13 of 36;
Family #105/105.
Listed as Betty Bryant; age 25; born on WV; married once for 6 yrs; 2 children; both living; farm
laborer; in houseold of husband, John W. Bryant.
(Had a son Junior Bryant in 1916; not given as nearest relative on husband's WWI Draft Registration
Card)
1. 1910 Census, Wise Co, VA; Robinson District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 149A; Image 13 of 36;
Family #105/105.
Listed as Pearl Bryant; age 5 mons; born on VA; in houseold of father, John W. Bryant.
2. 1920 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; taken 8 Jan 1920; Page 39A; Image 23 of 105;
Family #220/226.
Listed as Brenda Bryant; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Bryant.
1. Wise Co, VA; Birth Certificate #52893; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Bryant, born 18 Dec 1913 in Wise Co, VA; parents, J.W. Bryant; age 26; born in Jewell, KY;
farmer; living in Pound, VA; and Elizabeth Moore; age 26; born in Ore Knob, KY; housewife; living in
Pound, VA; this was her 4th child.
1. 1920 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; taken 8 Jan 1920; Page 39A; Image 23 of 105;
Family #220/226.
Listed as Junior Bryant; age 4; born in KY; in household of father, John W. Bryant.
1. Washington Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #5992; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Robert Shoemaker; born 5 Mar 1890 in Abingdon, VA; parents, Fredrick Shoemaker age 25;
born in Washington Co, VA; saw mill worker; and Bettie Thomas; age 20; born in Washington Co, VA;
Signed by Susan Roark, mother-in law; and their family lived on same farm at the time of his birth;
issued 10 Aug 1954.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1632; 26 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Robert Shoemaker; age 52; born 5 Mar 1890 in Ashe Co, NC; living at PO Box 646, Gary,
WV; employed by US Coal and Coke, Gary #6, Gary, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs.
Carrie Shoemake, Gary WV; 5'9" tall; 156 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; scare on lip.
1. Craven-Shired Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nancy Gail Copley, 76 of Pinnacle View Road, Bluewell, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family."Born on March 11, 1943 in Iaeger, WV, to the late David and Virginia England Steele. She had been a resident of Bluewell, WV since 1966 and was a member of Edgemont Baptist Church in Bluefield, WV. Nancy enjoyed being surrounded by her family, baking and talking on the phone with her sisters, sons and family.
"She married John Russell Copley on July 1, 1962. On July 1, 2019, they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.
"In addition, to her parents, David and Virginia Steele, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Harold and Ruth Powell Copley, a grandson, Philip John Copley, a sister, Linda Lee Steele, a sister-in-law, Mary “Poosie” Copley and a brother-in-law, Michael “Fred” Copley.
"Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 57 years, John Russell Copley, and sons, David Harold and wife, Debbie Copley of Bluefield, WV, Russell Todd and wife, Sue Copley of Rural Retreat, Va, Timothy Allen and wife, Tracey Copley of Bluefield, WV and Patrick Wayne and wife, Rebecca Copley of Bluefield, WV; sisters, Allilee Trent of Iaeger, WV and June Steele of Rutherfordton, NC; brothers-in-law, Ron Copley of Manassas, Va, Don and wife, Angie Copley of Woodbridge, Va, Tom and wife, Minnie Copley of Inez, Ky; sisters-in-law, Margaret Carmella, East Brunswick, NJ, Sue Bowen of Rural Hall, NC, and Barbara and husband, Marion Deskins of Iaeger, WV.
"Her grandchildren are Christopher David and wife, Loucinda Copley, Heath Allen Copley, Casey Aaron and wife, Amanda Copley, Rachel Hope Copley, Zachary Todd Copley and companion, Brandon Anderson, Cody Wayne Copley, Kristin Paige Copley and companion, Tanner Beggs, Tyler Allen Copley, Adam Tanner Copley and Amanda and husband, Andrew Shrader.
"Her great grandchildren are Makiyah Philip Robinson, Cynthia Breann Copley, Sofia Ann Copley, Asher-John Dean Copley, Cayden Alexander Norris, Michael Gilbert, Chase Gilbert and Ethan Gilbert.
"In addition to her family, she had a special niece, Angie Reynolds and a special friend, Ginger Copley.
"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 1PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Pastor Jim Milam officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV where Christopher Copley, Heath Copley, Casey Copley, Zachary Copley, Cody Copley, Tyler Copley, Adam Copley and Michael Gilbert will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may call on Tuesday, prior to services, from 10AM to 1PM at the funeral home. "
1. "Tiffani Neumann Family Tree"; posted by Tiffani Neumann; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"James Thomas Wyatt
1874–1964
Birth 10 AUGUST 1874 • Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Death 11 DECEMBER 1964 • North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of
America"
1. "Tiffani Neumann Family Tree"; posted by Tiffani Neumann; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Mary Jane Kilby
1883–1972
Birth 1 MAR 1883 • Wilkes Co, NC
Death 9 SEP 1972 • Wilkes, North Carolina"