1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Samuel Walls; age 22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 31 Jul 1954
at Berwind, WV; Mary Sue Branson; age 18; born and living in Berwind, WV; single; with consent of
John and Edna Branson, parents of Mary Sue Branson.
2. Witt/Pusey Family Tree; posted by Ella Pusey; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Thomas Samuel Walls
1932–2010
Birth 20 JUL 1932 • Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 MAY 2010 • Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Samuel Walls; age 22; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 31 Jul 1954
at Berwind, WV; Mary Sue Branson; age 18; born and living in Berwind, WV; single; with consent of
John and Edna Branson, parents of Mary Sue Branson.
3. Witt/Pusey Family Tree; posted by Ella Pusey; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Mary Sue Branson
1936–2015
Birth 15 JAN 1936 • West Virginia
Death 11 APR 2015"
1. 1920 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 22 Jan 1920; page 180A; Image
19 of 24; Family #168/180.
Listed as George Alley; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Bud Alley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
George Alley; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Tip Top, VA; son of
Bud and Fronia; married on 23 Jan 1934 at Welch, WV; Lexie Rose; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; daughter of Dan and Lizzie.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 3/4 Feb 1920, Page 93A, Family #75.
Listed as Lexie Rose, age 3 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
George Alley; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Tip Top, VA; son of
Bud and Fronia; married on 23 Jan 1934 at Welch, WV; Lexie Rose; age 19; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Filbert, WV; daughter of Dan and Lizzie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
James William Chandler; born 4 Aug 1916 in Minden, WV; living at Berwind, WV; son of Ernest M.
and Gladys G.; married on 7 Jun 1938 at War, WV; Madge Aston Branson; born 24 Feb 1917; at
Berwind, WV; living at Berwind, WV; daughter of John and Edna.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
James William Chandler; born 4 Aug 1916 in Minden, WV; living at Berwind, WV; son of Ernest M.
and Gladys G.; married on 7 Jun 1938 at War, WV; Madge Aston Branson; born 24 Feb 1917; at
Berwind, WV; living at Berwind, WV; daughter of John and Edna.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Patty Joann Gross Stanford, 73, of Yukon went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home.
"Born February 14, 1943 in Atwell she was the daughter of the late Joe Gross and Mandy Brewster Gross. She attended Big Creek High School, and was of the Holiness Faith. She loved to do crafts, cooking and gardening. She loved her dog and cats.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Thompson and Della Mullins; five brothers, Richard, Herman, Jack, Carl and Basil Gross.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Chester Stanford of the home; her sister, Emma Jean Griffith and husband Rev. Lacy Griffith of Yukon; two special nephews, Todd Griffith and Dwayne “Bubby” Griffith; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, January 17 at 12 Noon at the Yukon #2 Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. Lacy Griffith and Tim Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanford Cemetery on Compton Mountain, near Whitewood, VA...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Fine Branson
Gender: Male
Death Age: 69
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1890
Birth Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Death Date: 27 Oct 1959
Death Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Father: Henry Branson
Mother: Lusy Daughtry "
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Fine Branson
Birth Date: 2 Jan 1890
Claim Date: 4 Jan 1955
SSN: 235039106
Notes: 04 Jan 1955: Name listed as JOHN FINE BRANSON"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Henry Branson
[Robert H Branson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1915
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Oct 1991
Father: John F Branson
Mother: Edna Crisman
SSN: 235018649
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as ROBERT HENRY BRANSON;
03 Jun 1993: Name listed as ROBERT H BRANSON"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Richard Branson
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1919
Birth Place: Pikeville, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: New River And Poca Couz Coal Co
Weight: 185
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: John Fine Branson
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Richard Branson Self (Head)
John Fine Branson Father"
3. U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Richard Branson
Residence Place: West Virginia, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Father: John Fine Branson
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (MT-WY)"Additional Information Listed:
John Richard Branson; Seaman 2nd Class, US Navy; father Mr. John Fine Branson, Berwind.
William Raymond "Bill" Branson
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Raymond Branson
[William R Branson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1924
Birth Place: Williamson M, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Apr 1993
Father: John F Branson
Mother: Edna Christman
SSN: 233348361
Notes: Jun 1941: Name listed as WILLIAM RAYMOND BRANSON;
11 May 1993: Name listed as WILLIAM R BRANSON"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edith Wanda Branson
[Edith Wanda Maum]
[Edith Wheeler]
[Edith Brumley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1926
Birth Place: Berwind Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Jul 2001
Father: John Branson
Mother: Edna Christman
SSN: 236322226
Notes: Sep 1942: Name listed as EDITH WANDA BRANSON;
May 1945: Name listed as EDITH WANDA MAUM;
Jan 1956: Name listed as EDITH WHEELER;
Sep 1973: Name listed as EDITH BRUMLEY"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Edward Branson
[James E Branson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1932
Birth Place: Berwind Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Jul 2007
Father: John F Branson
Mother: Edna E Crissman
SSN: 236461958
Notes: May 1948: Name listed as JAMES EDWARD BRANSON;
25 Jul 2007: Name listed as JAMES E BRANSON"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Romona Annette Branson
[Annette Haist]
[Annette Falls]
[Ramona McLaughlin]
[Annette McLaughlin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1938
Birth Place: Berwind Mcdo, West Virginia
[Berwind, West Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Oct 2006
Father: John F Branson
Mother: Edna E Crissman
SSN: 402520054
Signature on SSN Card: Annette Branson
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Mar 1956: Name listed as ROMONA ANNETTE BRANSON;
Sep 1962: Name listed as ANNETTE HAIST;
Mar 1966: Name listed as ANNETTE BRANSON FALLS;
23 Aug 1985: Name listed as RAMONA ANNETTE MCLAUGHLIN;
18 Oct 2006: Name listed as ANNETTE MCLAUGHLIN"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 171-173; "Tommy Branson" article; submitted by Tommy Branson,
1612 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Donna Gail Anglin Braden" article; submitted by Donna Anglin
Brdaen, Rt 11, Box 325, Lake City, FL 32024.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Donna Gail Anglin Braden" article; submitted by Donna Anglin
Brdaen, Rt 11, Box 325, Lake City, FL 32024.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Donna Gail Anglin Braden" article; submitted by Donna Anglin
Brdaen, Rt 11, Box 325, Lake City, FL 32024.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Donna Gail Anglin Braden" article; submitted by Donna Anglin
Brdaen, Rt 11, Box 325, Lake City, FL 32024.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Juanita Kay Addair Brackett" article; submitted by Kay Addair
Brackett, 1505 South Pollard St, Arlington, VA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Juanita Kay Addair Brackett" article; submitted by Kay Addair
Brackett, 1505 South Pollard St, Arlington, VA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Juanita Kay Addair Brackett" article; submitted by Kay Addair
Brackett, 1505 South Pollard St, Arlington, VA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Juanita Kay Addair Brackett" article; submitted by Kay Addair
Brackett, 1505 South Pollard St, Arlington, VA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Juanita Kay Addair Brackett" article; submitted by Kay Addair
Brackett, 1505 South Pollard St, Arlington, VA
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Brooks William Boothe" article; submitted by Helen B. Boothe,
PO Box 220, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Brooks William Boothe" article; submitted by Helen B. Boothe,
PO Box 220, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Brooks William Boothe" article; submitted by Helen B. Boothe,
PO Box 220, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 171; "Brooks William Boothe" article; submitted by Helen B. Boothe,
PO Box 220, Newhall, WV 24866.