1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 127.
Samson Estep married on 23 Mar 1845 Mahala Osborn by David Payne.
2. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY; taken on 3 Sep 1850; Page 473B; Family #579.
Listed as Sampson Estep; age 28; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 6 Jun 1900, Page 75B, Family #49/49.
Listed as Samson Estep, age 72, born in Mar 1828, in NC, widowed; farmer; head of household.
4. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 24.
Isaac Estep, age 17, born in Jesemine Co, KY, son of Sampson and (______)
married on 31 Mar 1886 Nancy Pruwit, age 22, born in Buchanan Co, VA,
daughter of Evaline.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America Estep.
1. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY; taken on 3 Sep 1850; Page 473B; Family #579.
Listed as Mahala Estep; age 23; born in KY; in household of husband, Sampson Estep.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 6 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
75B, Family #49.
Died prior to this census. Husband listed as widowed.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 127.
Samson Estep married on 23 Mar 1845 Mahala Osborn by David Payne.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
Benjamin Estep was born in 1850.
2. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY; taken on 3 Sep 1850; Page 473B; Family #579.
Listed as Benjamin Estep; age 1; born in KY; in household of father, Sampson Estep.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
Margaret "Peggy" Estep was born on 16 Aug 1856.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
Candice Estep was born in 1858.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 6 Jun 1900, Page 75B, Family #49/49.
Listed as Rosa Estep, age 37, born in Nov 1862, in KY, in household of father, Sampson Estep.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America Estep.
Rosanna Louise Estep died bef 1952.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
America Estep was born in 1872.
1. Internet e-mail, 7 Jun 2000, quacacha@hotmail.com, Jo Willingham, Austin,TX.
Nancy L. Estep, daughter of King Hiram Estep, married Marion Solomon Rose.
These were grandparents of Jo Willingham.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek Township; taken on 22 Jun 1880; Page 318D;
Family #96/97.
Listed as Marion Rose; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, John ...ridge Rose.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Jun 1900, Page 253A, Family #246.
Listed as Marion Rose, age 27, born in Jan 1873 in VA, farm laborer, in household of sister, Martha
Payne.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 70A;
Family #76.
Listed as Marion Rose; age 37; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct #2, taken on 9 Jan 1920, Page 5B,
Family #87.
Listed as Marion Rose, age 50, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Daeth Certificate #6779; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Rose; age 78; born in Raysal, WV in 1867; married; husband of Nancy Rose; lumberman;
no parents listed; died on 22 Apr 1945 at Raysal, McDowell Co, WV; no cause of death listed; buried
on 23 Apr 1945 in Rose Cemetery, Puckett Mtn; informant Frank Rutter.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 776.
Sandy River Township, page 003.
Listed as Nancy L. Estep, age 3, in household of father, Hiram Estep.
2. Internet e-mail, 7 Jun 2000, quacacha@hotmail.com, Jo Willingham, Austin,
TX.
Nancy L. Estep, daughter of King Hiram Estep, married Marion Solomon Rose.
These were grandparents of Jo Willingham.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 70A;
Family #76.
Listed as Nancy Rose; age 30; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; 7 children, 6 living; in household
of husband, Marion S. Rose.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct #2, taken on 9 Jan 1920, Page 5B,
Family #87.
Listed as Nancy Rose, age 45, born in VA, in household of husband, Marion S. Rose.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16339; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Rose; age 79; born on 19 Oct 1875 in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; daughter of Hi and Janie
Cordell Estep; died on 20 Nov 1954 at Raysal, McDowell Co, WV of a stroke; buried on 21 Nov 1954
in Rose Cemetery;
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995", McDowell Historical Society, 1995; "Rev. Bill Rose"
article, page 231.
William H. "Bill" Rose; born on 2 Nov 1916 at Raysal, WV; died on 23 Jul 1988; son of
Marion Solomon and Nancy Estep Rose. Fanny Rose was his twin sister.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995", McDowell Historical Society, 1995; "Rev. Bill Rose"
article, page 231.
Marion "Buck" Rose, son of Marion Solomon and Nancy Estep Rose.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Jane Filson, age 45, married, born in NY, head of household.
No husband is listed with family.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 56.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 136.
Frank Shields, age 29, born in Mercer Co, WV, son of Jos. W. and Henrietta;
married on 3 Nov 1894, Ida Tilson, age 25, born in Sullivan Co, NY; daughter
of William and Jane.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Jane Filson, age 45, married, born in NY, head of household.
No husband is listed with family.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Orsin Filson, age 22, born in NY, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as St. Flore Filson, age 17, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Annie Filson, age 15, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Willie Filson, age 11, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Hattie May Filson, age 8, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Laura Filson, age 3, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
Joseph Franklin "Frank" Shields
1. 1870 Census, Grayson Co, VA, Wilson Creek Township, taken on 22 Aug 1870,
page 243A, Family #401.
Listed as Franklin Shields, age 5, born in VA, in household of father,
Joseph W. Shields.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 334C; Image 11 of
16; Family #97/103.11.
Listed as Joseph Shields; age 16; born in VA; works on farm; in household of father, Joseph W.
Shields.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Harper Shields search, 5 Mar 2002, submitted by
Randy Pardue, cancer@mvn.net.
Joseph Franklin Shields; born on 16 Oct 1864; married Ida Tilso (sic,
Tilson) on 3 Nov 1894 in McDowell Co, WV.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 56.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 136.
Frank Shields, age 29, born in Mercer Co, WV, son of Jos. W. and Henrietta;
married on 3 Nov 1894, Ida Tilson, age 25, born in Sullivan Co, NY; daughter
of William and Jane.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 777.
Elkhorn Township, page 007.
Listed as Idd Filson, age 13, in household of mother, Jane Filson.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 56.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 136.
Frank Shields, age 29, born in Mercer Co, WV, son of Jos. W. and Henrietta;
married on 3 Nov 1894, Ida Tilson, age 25, born in Sullivan Co, NY; daughter
of William and Jane.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as H.G. Gillespie, age 40, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 31.
Henry G. Gillespie married on 11 Jan 1865 Sallie A. Thompson.
3. "Harman Genealogy, Southern Branch", 1700-1924, Harman, page 101.
Nancy B. Harman, daughter of Henry "Long" and Martha Bailey Harman, married
Henry H. Gillespie on 22 May 1834 (sic 3 Apr 1834). Their children were:
John B. (married Lydia Mitchell); Martha L. (married John M. Harman); J.
Floyd (married Mary Ann Gillespie); and Henry Gustavus (married Sallie A.
Thompson.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western & Eastern Districts, Five Oaks and
Tazewell Court House P.O.'s, taken on 20 Aug 1860, Page 904, Family #1492.
Listed as Augustus Gillespie, age 20, born in VA, in household of father,
Henry Gillespie.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Henry G. Gillespie, age 23 yr, 7 mon, 23 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Henry H. and Nancy B. Gillespie,
married on 11 Jan 1865 Sallie A. Thpmpson, age 18 yr, 14 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Lindsey
C. and Ann Thompson. Married by E.H. Brown.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as Sallie A. Gillespie, age 34, in household of husband, Henry G.
Gillespie.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 31.
Henry G. Gillespie married on 11 Jan 1865 Sallie A. Thompson.
3. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Henry G. Gillespie, age 23 yr, 7 mon, 23 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Henry H. and Nancy B. Gillespie,
married on 11 Jan 1865 Sallie A. Thpmpson, age 18 yr, 14 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Lindsey
C. and Ann Thompson. Married by E.H. Brown.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 10 Aug 1850, Page 256B, Family #568.
Listed as Sarah A. Thompson, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Linsey C. Thompson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as Mary E. Gillespie, age 12, in household of father, Henry G.
Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as James F. Gillespie, age 10, in household of father, Henry G.
Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as Henry Gillespie, age 8, in household of father, Henry G.
Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as Robert G. Gillespie, age 6, in household of father, Henry G.
Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Elkhorn Township, page 006.
Listed as Casann Gillespie, age 3, in household of father, Henry G.
Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 021.
Listed as Robert Gillespie, age 44, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 38.
Robert Gillespie married on 27 Oct 1864 Sarah A. Ratliff.
3. Is this the same Robert Gillespie that married Catherine E. Vail on 22 Mar
1859? His son, Robert C. Gillespie, was born before Robert Sr's marriage to
Sarah A. Ratliff. Probably not. See Ref 4 for this Robert Gillespie.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, pace 110B, Family 579.
Listed as Robert Gillespie, age 63, born in 1837, married 41 years, as head
of household. Wife, Kate, age 58, is also listed. Believe this is not the
same Robert Gillespie that married Sarah Ratliff.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Pauline Haga.
Robert S. Gillespie, age 27 yr, 11 mo, 10 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of William and
Jane Gillespie married on 27 Oct 1864, Sarah A. Ratliff, age 25, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Polly
Ratliff. (Birth dates calculated from age at marriage)
6. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Oct 1850, Page 312B, Family #1339.
Listed as Robert Gillespie, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, William Gillespie.
7. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Richlands PO, taken on 7 Aug 1860, Page 869, Family #1266.
Listed as Robert S. Gillespie, age 23, born in VA, in household of father, William Gillespie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 021.
Listed as Sarah A. Gillespie, age 38, in household of husband, Robert Gillespie.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 38.
Robert Gillespie married on 27 Oct 1864 Sarah A. Ratliff.
3. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, Vol 2, 1854-1866", Pauline Haga.
Robert S. Gillespie, age 27 yr, 11 mo, 10 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of William and
Jane Gillespie married on 27 Oct 1864, Sarah A. Ratliff, age 25, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Polly
Ratliff.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Troy W. Graybeal, age 24, born in NC, head of household.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Troy Graybeal search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
Marcia Bradbury, marciemarie1@juno.com.
Charlotte Elizabeth Warren; born on 2 Oct 1853 in Rowan Co, NC; die
on 2 Oct 1901; daughter of Peter Mason and Margaret Shoaf Warren; married
Troy Graybeal on 7 Oct 1875.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Charlotte E. Graybeal, age 25, born in NC, in household of
husband, Troy W. Graybeal.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Troy Graybeal search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
Marcia Bradbury, marciemarie1@juno.com.
Charlotte Elizabeth Warren; born on 2 Oct 1853 in Rowan Co, NC; die
on 2 Oct 1901; daughter of Peter Mason and Margaret Shoaf Warren; married
Troy Graybeal on 7 Oct 1875.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Joseph W. Graybeal, age 3, born in WV, in household of father,
Troy W. Graybeal.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Margaret L. Graybeal, age 2, born in WV, in household of father,
Troy W. Graybeal.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 013.
Listed as Martha J. Graybeal, age 2 months, born in WV, in household of
father, Troy W. Graybeal.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Troy Graybeal search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
unknown.
Troy W. Graybeal; born in 1853 in Ashe Co, NC; son of Simeon and Martha
Greer Graybeal; married Charlotte E. Warren.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Troy Graybeal search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
unknown.
Troy W. Graybeal; born in 1853 in Ashe Co, NC; son of Simeon and Martha
Greer Graybeal; married Charlotte E. Warren.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 009.
Listed as John R. Gross, age 24, born in VA, head of household, a physician.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 26 May 2013.
"Dr John Robert Gross
Birth 28 Sep 1856
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 22 Feb 1921 (aged 64)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Peery Family Cemetery
Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 111207591"
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 778.
Big Creek Township, page 009.
Listed as Sarah J. Gross, age 22, born in VA, in household of husband, John R. Gross.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 26 May 2013.
" Sarah Jane Gross
Birth 21 Jul 1857
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 3 May 1891 (aged 33)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Peery Family Cemetery
Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 111210345"Additional Information Posted:
"Sarah Jane Greear, daughter of Josia Garybeal and John Calvin Greear RIP"; by Cindy Faulkner,
18 Aug 2018.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alexander Hagerman search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Joyce Bach; jbach1@prodigy.net
Margaret Blackburn; born in 1857 in KY; daughter of Daniel and Nancy Maynard
Blackburn; married Isham Hagerman.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Blackburn search, 21 Jan 2002, submitted by
Linda Runyon, lrunyon@triad.rr.com.
Daniel Blackburn; son of Hudson and Mary Ann Romans Blackburn; born in 1821
in TN; married Nancy Jane Maynard on 15 Jan 1846 in Pike Co, KY.
3. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", William C. Kozee, page 147.
Daniel Blackburn married Nancy Maynard on 15 Jan 1846 in Pike Co, KY.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alexander Hagerman search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Joyce Bach; jbach1@prodigy.net
Margaret Blackburn; born in 1857 in KY; daughter of Daniel and Nancy Maynard
Blackburn; married Isham Hagerman.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Blackburn search, 21 Jan 2002, submitted by
Linda Runyon, lrunyon@triad.rr.com.
Daniel Blackburn; son of Hudson and Mary Ann Romans Blackburn; born in 1821
in TN; married Nancy Jane Maynard on 15 Jan 1846 in Pike Co, KY.
3. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", William C. Kozee, page 147.
Daniel Blackburn married Nancy Maynard on 15 Jan 1846 in Pike Co, KY.