1. 1880 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Township #9; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 594B; Image 6 of 12;
Family #55/62.
Listed as John Bolick; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, Joseph B. Bolick.
2. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Bolick
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1876
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1921
Marriage Place: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Sue Greene
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 30
Event Type: Marriage "
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John T Bolick
Birth Date: 2 Oct 1876
Birth Place: Yancy CO, North Carolina
Claim Date: 9 Jun 1950
SSN: 246444477
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as JOHN T BOLICK"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Aleta Stafford; 2 Feb 2013.
" John Tildon Bolick
Birth 2 Oct 1876
Death 23 Mar 1960 (aged 83)
Burial
Mountlawn Memorial Park and Gardens
Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, USA "
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sue Greene
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1891
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1921
Marriage Place: Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: John Bolick
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 45
Event Type: Marriage "
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pamela Reid; 12 Jan 2012; maintained by Betty Carver.
"Rev William David Carver
Birth 6 Jan 1861
North Carolina, USA
Death 21 Nov 1920 (aged 59)
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial Cowpens Cemetery
Cowpens, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 83323952" ·
1. 1880 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Township #9; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 594B; Image 6 of 12;
Family #55/62.
Listed as Matilda Bolick; age 11; born in NC; in household of father, Joseph B. Bolick.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Pamela Reid; 12 Jan 2012; maintained by Betty Carver.
" Margaret Matilda Bolick Carver
Birth 1869
Death 1966 (aged 96–97)
Burial
Cowpens Cemetery
Cowpens, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 180; WV Archives web Site.
Teddy Trump; age 24; born and living at McGraws, WV; single; son of Aden and Gillie Trump;
married on 26 Oct 1959 at Ravencliff, WV; Frances Coleman; age 19; born at Sabine, WV; divorced;
living at Ravencliff, WV; daughter of Kelly and Hessie (Bowers) Owens.
2. "Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 28 Jul 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"Frances Marie Owens Trump. 64, of McGraws, died Friday, July 23, in a Beckley
hospital following a long illness.
"Born May 30, 1940, she was the daughter of Hessie Tilley Owens Bower of Ravencliff and the late Kelly Owens.
"Graveside services were held Monday, July 26, at Bower Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park, with the Rev. J.C. Finley officiating. Burial immediately followed..."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Self Hughes; 17 Jun 2012.
" William Henry “Bill” Canaday
Birth 1841
St. Clair County, Alabama, USA
Death 14 Nov 1899 (aged 57–58)
Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Self Hughes; 17 Jun 2012.
" Mary Elizabeth Lucas Canaday
Birth 13 Aug 1850
Alabama, USA
Death 13 Apr 1918 (aged 67)
Kimberly, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA"
1. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #7571; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George R. Rash; age 48; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living in Parrott, VA; son of David and
Lucy F. (Vickman) Rash; married on 29 Mar 1943 in Pulaski Co, VA; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age
27; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living in Parrott, VA; daughter of Leonard and Arvie (Duty)
Rutherford.
1. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #7571; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George R. Rash; age 48; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living in Parrott, VA; son of David and
Lucy F. (Vickman) Rash; married on 29 Mar 1943 in Pulaski Co, VA; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age
27; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living in Parrott, VA; daughter of Leonard and Arvie (Duty)
Rutherford.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Deyo Booker; age 49; born in Jefferson Co, AL; widowed; living at 68 Maple Terrance,
Welch, WV; married on 19 Jun 1962 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age 45; born in
Matewan, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Feb 2016.
" Dorothy Booker
Birth 4 Jul 1914
West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Feb 1969 (aged 54)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #19573; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Jones, Jr; age 41; born in Cranberry, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of Arthur
and Grace (Coplett) Jones, Sr; married on 6 Jun 1964 in Russel Co, VA; Naomi Booker; maiden
name, Belcher; age 41; born in Superior, WV; widow; one previous marriage; housewife; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Miles and Sarah (Mullins) Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '72 019193; WV Archives Website.
Arthur Jones, Jr; age 50; born 31 Jul 1922 in WV; married; husband of Naomi Belcher; night
watchman for town of Kimball; SS# 234-20-4639; served in WW II; living at Big Four, WV; son of
Arthur and Gracie (_____) Jones; died 24 Nov 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from injuries from
being hit by train; buried 26 Nov 1972 in Belcher Mtn Cemetery, Belcher Mtn, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 101A;
Family #267/253.
Listed as Oma Belcher; age 4 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Miles Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Booker; age 33; born in AL; single; living at Superior, WV; married on 28 Apr 1945 in Welch,
WV; Naoma Belcher; age 22; born and living in Superior, WV; single.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #19573; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Jones, Jr; age 41; born in Cranberry, WV; single; truck driver; living at Welch, WV; son of Arthur
and Grace (Coplett) Jones, Sr; married on 6 Jun 1964 in Russel Co, VA; Naomi Booker; maiden
name, Belcher; age 41; born in Superior, WV; widow; one previous marriage; housewife; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Miles and Sarah (Mullins) Belcher.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shelburn Wilkes; 1 Mar 2008.
" Naomi Belcher Dillon
Birth 22 Feb 1922
Superior, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Nov 2007 (aged 85)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Rock House Cemetery
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of the late Miles Becher and Sarah Mullins. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and gardening. She was a resident of Beckley most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Tom Booker, Arthur Jones, Jr., and Lawrence "Red" Dillon. She was survived by her children; Patty Mitchem, Juanita Collins, Diane Donell, Bobby Booker, Janice Gwinn, Lillian Eldridge, and Beth Redden. She was survived by an extended family. Funeral held 11/15/2007 with The Rev. Harold Simpson, The Rev. Shirley Simpson, and The Rev. Martha Dalton officiating"
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #6; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 175A; Image 7 of 97; Family #74.
Listed as Deyo Booker; age 18; born in AL; single; in household of father, Robert N. Booker.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard Deyo Booker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1911
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Residence Place: Williamson, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Williamson, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer: W P A
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Richard D Booker
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Richard Deyo Booker Self (Head)
Richard D Booker Wife"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Deyo Booker; age 49; born in Jefferson Co, AL; widowed; living at 68 Maple Terrance,
Welch, WV; married on 19 Jun 1962 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age 45; born in
Matewan, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard Booker
SSN: 233-20-6765
Last Residence:
24853 Kimball, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 24 Nov 1913
Died: Jul 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by rldrummer; 23 Feb 2011.
" Richard Deyo Booker
Birth 1912
Alabama, USA
Death Jul 1986 (aged 73–74)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #7571; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George R. Rash; age 48; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living in Parrott, VA; son of David and
Lucy F. (Vickman) Rash; married on 29 Mar 1943 in Pulaski Co, VA; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age
27; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; living in Parrott, VA; daughter of Leonard and Arvie (Duty)
Rutherford.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Deyo Booker; age 49; born in Jefferson Co, AL; widowed; living at 68 Maple Terrance,
Welch, WV; married on 19 Jun 1962 in Welch, WV; Dorothy Ellen Rutherford; age 45; born in
Matewan, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Feb 2016.
" Dorothy Booker
Birth 4 Jul 1914
West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Feb 1969 (aged 54)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1930 Census, Jefferson Co, AL; Warrior; Precinct #17; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Image 18 of 41;
Family #175/175.
Listed as Emmitt Graves; age 16; born in AL; single; Negro; in household of father, Sam Graves.
2. Jefferson Co, AL; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 414; LDS Web Site; via Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Emmett Graves; age 25; born 12 Mar 1914 in Warrior, AL; miner; son of Sam and Sarah (Sanders)
Graves; married on 13 Nov 1937 in Warrior, AL; Ruby L. Perkins; age 21; born 20 Apr 1916 in
Warrior, AL; this is her 2nd marriage, first marriage, husband deceased; daughter of Will and Tinnie
(Gilbert) Perkins.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmett Graves
Race: Black
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1912
Birth Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Residence Place: Kistler, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Buffalo Chilton Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Sam Graves
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Emmett Graves Self (Head)
Sam Graves Father"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Emit Graves; age 39; born in Warrior, AL; divorced; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 16 Feb
1952 at Wilcoe, WV; Julia A. Caldwell; age 25; born in Morganton, NC; divorced; Colored; living at
Wilcoe, WV.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmit O Graves
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1910
Birth Place: Warrior, Alabama
[Warrior|]
Death Date: 15 May 1997
Claim Date: 23 May 1972
Father: Samuel Graves
Mother: Sarah Sanders
SSN: 421059436
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 30 Aug 1991: Name listed as EMMIT O GRAVES"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmit O. Graves
SSN: 421-05-9436
Last Residence:
19133 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Born: 28 Mar 1910
Died: 15 May 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Alabama (Before 1951)"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Crypt Tonight; 14 Sep 2017.
"Emmit O. Graves
Birth 1910
Death 1997 (aged 86–87)
Burial
Northwood Cemetery
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Emit Graves; age 39; born in Warrior, AL; divorced; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 16 Feb
1952 at Wilcoe, WV; Julia A. Caldwell; age 25; born in Morganton, NC; divorced; Colored; living at
Wilcoe, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Jefferson Co, AL; Warrior; Precinct #17; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 48B; Image 18 of 41;
Family #175/175.
Listed as Emmitt Graves; age 16; born in AL; single; Negro; in household of father, Sam Graves.
2. Jefferson Co, AL; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 414; LDS Web Site; via Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Emmett Graves; age 25; born 12 Mar 1914 in Warrior, AL; miner; son of Sam and Sarah (Sanders)
Graves; married on 13 Nov 1937 in Warrior, AL; Ruby L. Perkins; age 21; born 20 Apr 1916 in
Warrior, AL; this is her 2nd marriage, first marriage, husband deceased; daughter of Will and Tinnie
(Gilbert) Perkins.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmett Graves
Race: Black
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1912
Birth Place: Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Residence Place: Kistler, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Buffalo Chilton Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Sam Graves
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Emmett Graves Self (Head)
Sam Graves Father"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Emit Graves; age 39; born in Warrior, AL; divorced; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 16 Feb
1952 at Wilcoe, WV; Julia A. Caldwell; age 25; born in Morganton, NC; divorced; Colored; living at
Wilcoe, WV.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmit O Graves
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1910
Birth Place: Warrior, Alabama
[Warrior|]
Death Date: 15 May 1997
Claim Date: 23 May 1972
Father: Samuel Graves
Mother: Sarah Sanders
SSN: 421059436
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 30 Aug 1991: Name listed as EMMIT O GRAVES"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emmit O. Graves
SSN: 421-05-9436
Last Residence:
19133 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Born: 28 Mar 1910
Died: 15 May 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Alabama (Before 1951)"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Crypt Tonight; 14 Sep 2017.
"Emmit O. Graves
Birth 1910
Death 1997 (aged 86–87)
Burial
Northwood Cemetery
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA "
1. Jefferson Co, AL; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 414; LDS Web Site; via Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Emmett Graves; age 25; born 12 Mar 1914 in Warrior, AL; miner; son of Sam and Sarah (Sanders)
Graves; married on 13 Nov 1937 in Warrior, AL; Ruby L. Perkins; age 21; born 20 Apr 1916 in Warrior,
AL; this is her 2nd marriage, first marriage, husband deceased; daughter of Will and Tinnie (Gilbert)
Perkins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie McKinley Hairston; age 60; born in Martinsville, VA; divorced; Colored; living at PO Box 253,
Wilcoe, WV; married on 3 Nov 1963 at Gary, WV; Ruby Lee Perkins Graves; age 43; born in Warrior,
Jefferson Co, AL; divorced; Colored; living at Elbert, WV.