1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 160A; Image
12 of 24; Family #311/356.
Listed as William I. Belcher; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis D. Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; logger; living in Kimball, WV; son of Louis
and Bettie; married on 24 Jun 1933 in Welch, WV; Stella Ball; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Mat and Bessie.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vitginia Jenny Finley; 27 Sep 2007.
" William Isaac Belcher
Birth 21 Jul 1908
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jun 1949 (aged 40)
Havaco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"William Isaac Belcher son of Lewis Dean and Betty Elizabeth Belcher. He was married to Stella Virginia Ball."Note: His death certificate lists his birth date as June 21,1908. That is not correct his birth date was as stated above July 21, 1908."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; logger; living in Kimball, WV; son of Louis
and Bettie; married on 24 Jun 1933 in Welch, WV; Stella Ball; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Mat and Bessie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vitginia Jenny Finley; 9 May 2012.
"Rev Stella Virginia Ball Belcher
Birth 21 May 1917
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 4 May 2012 (aged 94)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Life Legacy Obit"Reverend Stella V. Belcher, 94 of Princeton, departed this life early Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at the home of her daughter and son in law, Willie Mae and Darrell Mathena, with her family singing praises to the Lord. She was born May 21, 1917 at Buchanan, Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Madison P. Ball and Bessie Perkins Ball. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Isaac Belcher in 1949. She was a child of the Lord and had preached the word of the God over fifty years. Being an evangelist, traveling from Princeton, to McDowell county, Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, never once complaining about what the Lord had called her to do. She was also a devoted homemaker and mother, remembering the days when we were young, how mother would cook awesome meals. Mom also made our clothes. She did gardening and canning. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving children, Betty Finley of Cleveland Ohio, Margaret Hicks of Wytheville VA, Bonnie Hardin and husband Cecil, Willie Mae Mathena and husband Darrell all of Princeton, Eva Wimmer and husband Joe of Cleveland OH and Larry Belcher and wife Sylvia of Lerona. She had 19 grandchildren, 35 Great grandchildren and 33 Great great grandchildren. On Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 11:00 AM, a celebration of her life and service to the Lord will be held in the Burns Wornal chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor David Barnette officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home."
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 188.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 33.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 005.
Listed in household of brother John T. Belcher, age 23, born in VA.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 9, Family #53.
Listed as Isaac Belcher, age 13, in household of father, Tobias Belcher.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Isaac Belcher, age 32, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Tobias and
Peggy Belcher, married on 16 Jul 1888 Cynthy Webb, age 22, born in Wyoming
Co, WV, daughter of Surilda Webb.
5. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Isaac A. Belcher born 10 Oct 1856; died 1897.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brows Creek District; taken on 16 Jun 1900; Page 101A;
Image 29 of 64; Family #301/330.
Listed as Ailsie Palmer; age 45; born in WV in 1855; married 3 yrs; 9 children, 5 living; in household
of husband, John Palmer.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William H. and Ardella C.
Jackson"; Article; Page 176; submitted by Daughter Debra Osborne, Rt 1, Box 7C, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Avery Clinton Jackson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1973
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: William Henry Jackson
Mother: Ardella Cook
Spouse: Glenna Sue Workman
Certificate Number: 1973041592"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”"Avery Clinton Jackson, 66, of Princeton, WV, passed away early Saturday, September 19, 2020. Clinton was born April 15, 1954, in Iaeger, WV a son of the late William and Ardella Cook Jackson. He was a retired coal miner and the pastor of the Johnny Cake Church of the Living God. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
'In addition to his parents, Clinton was preceded in death by one sister, Truby Sweat; three brothers, Arvil, Hershel, and Gleason Jackson; and one nephew Shawn Jackson.
"Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Susie Jackson of the home; one son, Tony Jackson and wife Crystal of Princeton, WV, three grandchildren, Madison, Aaron, and William Jackson all of Princeton, WV; five sisters, Glada Cline of Charleston, WV, Doris Vanover and husband Estil of Princeton, WV, Carol East and husband David of Indiana, Sue Addair of North Carolina, and Debbie Jackson of Iaeger, WV; three brothers Acie Jackson and wife Peggy of South Carolina, Cletis Jackson and wife Chris of Iaeger, WV, and Lennis Jackson and wife Donna also of Iaeger, WV; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and church family.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; special singers will be John and Alma Wheeler. Burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery on Johnny Cake near Iaeger, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning, September 23, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of services at 12.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Glenna Sue Workman
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1956
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1973
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Carl Randolph Workman
Mother: Laura Mae Mullins
Spouse: Avery Clinton Jackson
Certificate Number: 1973041592"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #61-025041; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Louis Klayko; age 39; born 27 Dec 1941 in OH; this is his 1st marriage; 12 grade education;
living at Box 608 Gilbert, WV; son of John Louis and Rose Mae (Shepherd) Klayko; married on 11
Jun1981 in Grundy, VA; Agnes Louise Keen; maiden name Lester; age 37; born 28 Feb 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended in Feb 1975; 10th grade education; living at
Box 608 Gilbert, WV; daughter of Mart and Louise (Hunt) Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #17559; Ancestry.com Website.
William Riley Keen; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living
at 137 Finley Rd, Bridgeton, NJ; son of Willie and Flora Malissa (Hurley) Keen; married on 30 Jun
1964 in Buchanan Co, VA; Agnes lester; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Bart (sic, Mart) and Louise (Hunt) Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-025041; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Louis Klayko; age 39; born 27 Dec 1941 in OH; this is his 1st marriage; 12 grade education;
living at Box 608 Gilbert, WV; son of John Louis and Rose Mae (Shepherd) Klayko; married on 11
Jun1981 in Grundy, VA; Agnes Louise Keen; maiden name Lester; age 37; born 28 Feb 1944 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended in Feb 1975; 10th grade education; living at
Box 608 Gilbert, WV; daughter of Mart and Louise (Hunt) Lester.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Jenny Finley; 12 Jan 2011.
" Nancy Lester Ball
Birth 9 May 1859
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death Aug 1899 (aged 40)
Virginia, USA
Burial Body lost or destroyed, Specifically: Not buried in a cemetery, buried on hillside near her home"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Death Registry; Vol #__(1926); Page 13, Line #5; WV
Archives Web Site.
Charlie Morgan Banks; age 4 yrs, 2 mons, 19 days; born 6 Sep 1926 in WV; son of George and Ethel
Banks; died 14 Dec 1929 in Welch, WV; due to septicemia following infection in foot; buried 16 Dec
1929 in Belcher Nt Cemetery; informant, George Banks.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth bowen; 2 Jan 2012.
" Charlie Morgan Banks
Birth 6 Sep 1926
West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Dec 1929 (aged 3)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
James Claude Addair; age 21; born and living at Lex, WV; single; married on 16 Sep 1950 at Lex, WV;
Jean Dawn Lockhart, age 19; born at Squire, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; with consent of
Rose Beckner, guardian, with whom applicant has made her home.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-001649; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Claude Addair; age 58; born 31 Mar 1931 in WV; this was his 1st marriage (sic); 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; son of Mont and Carlie (Stacy) Addair; married
on 4 Jan 1990 in Grundy, VA; Phyllis Ann Marshall, maiden name Addair; age 41; born 19 Feb 1948
in WV; widow; this was her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 3 Feb 1986; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; daughter of Ervin and Mary Emiline (Wilson) Addair.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James C Addair
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1931
Birth Place: Garland, West Virginia
[Garland|]
Death Date: 2 May 2002
Claim Date: 23 Mar 1966
Father: Mott Addair
Mother: Carley Stacy
SSN: 234465501
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 26 Sep 1994: Name listed as JAMES C ADDAIR"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70-015310; Ancestry.com Website.
Ronald Nelson Reynolds; age 21; born 1 Jan 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Iaeger, wV; son of Clair and Pansy (Beckner) Reynolds; married on 9 May 1970
in Grundy, VA; Phyllis Ann Addair; age 22; born 19 Deb 1948 in WV' single; this is her 1st marriage;
living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Ervin Delmas and Myrtle (sic, Mary Emiline) (Wilson) Addair.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-001649; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Claude Addair; age 58; born 31 Mar 1931 in WV; this was his 1st marriage (sic); 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; son of Mont and Carlie (Stacy) Addair; married
on 4 Jan 1990 in Grundy, VA; Phyllis Ann Marshall, maiden name Addair; age 41; born 19 Feb 1948
in WV; widow; this was her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 3 Feb 1986; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; daughter of Ervin and Mary Emiline (Wilson) Addair.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 19/20/21 Jan 1920, Page 190B, Family #21.
Listed as Charlie E.Allen, age 3 yrs, 10 mons, born in WV, in household of father, George E. Allen.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edgar Allen; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; son of G.E. and Martha
Allen; married in 27 Mar 1937 in Wyoming Co, WV; Hattie Pearl Caldwell; age 21; born in Monroe Co,
WV; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of G.C. and Elsie Caldwell.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edgar Allen; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; son of G.E. and Martha
Allen; married in 27 Mar 1937 in Wyoming Co, WV; Hattie Pearl Caldwell; age 21; born in Monroe Co,
WV; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of G.C. and Elsie Caldwell.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #104.
Listed as John Atwell, age 16, born in Jan 1884 in WV, in household of father, William Henry Atwell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 354; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Henry
and Susie; married on 9 Mar 1910 at Bradshaw, WV; Susie Blankenship; age 23; born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Harrison and Lydia.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Henry and
Susie; married on 2 Sec 1913 at Kimball, WV; Martha Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Laura.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 24 Aug 2015.
" John H. Atwell Sr.
Birth 28 Jan 1884
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1968 (aged 84)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Family Cemetery
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 151172874"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Atwell; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Henry and
Susie; married on 2 Sec 1913 at Kimball, WV; Martha Belcher; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Laura.
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Martha Ellen Atwell
[Martha Ellen Belcher]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 70
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1887
Death Date: 16 Jul 1957
Death Place: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 20 Jul 1957
Father: William Belcher
Mother: Laura England
Spouse: John H Atwell
Certificate Number: 1957018433"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 24 Aug 2015.
" Martha Ellen Belcher Atwell
Birth 22 Mar 1887
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Jul 1957 (aged 70)
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Family Cemetery
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 151173813"
1. World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John H Atwell
Race: White, includes Mexican (White)
Rank: Enlisted Man
Admission Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1924
Admission Date: Dec 1944
Discharge Date: Jan 1944
Military Branch: Infantry, General or Unspecified
Diagnosis: SecondLocation: Arm; ThirdDiagnosis: (1) Strain, sacro-iliac (old)or(2) Strain, sacro-iliac (old) or lumbo-sacral (old)^; CausativeAgent: Artillery Shell, Blast Effects
Type of Injury: Casualty, battle
Medical Treatment: Penicillin therapy (treatment with penicillin)
Injured in Line of Duty: In line of duty
Type of Discharge: Duty
Length of service: 1 Year(s), 5 Month(s)
Service Number: 35808422"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 24 Aug 2015.
" John H. Atwell Jr.
Birth 4 Apr 1923
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Feb 2002 (aged 78)
North Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Family Cemetery
Adria, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 151174767"Inscription: PFC * US ARMY * WORLD WAR II
1. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph N. Atwell Sr.
Gender: Male
Death Age: 79
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1928
Birth Place: War, WV
Residence Place: North Tazewell
Death Date: 30 Dec 2007
Burial Date: 2 Jan
Burial Place: Tazewell
Obituary Date: 10 Jan 2008
Father:
John H. Atwell
Mother:
Martha Ellen Atwell
Spouse:
Lillie Lambert Atwell
Child:
Mary Atwell Coon
Rita Atwell Sheaves
Ralph Atwell
Siblings:
Frances Peery
Edna Wingo
Calvin Atwell
Bill Atwell
Hazel Williamson
John H. Atwell
Grace Buckland
Bessie Atwell"