Frank Benjamin Harrison Belcher
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 Franklin Belcher; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis D. Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 372; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Belcher; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Big Four, WV; son of Louis
and ____; married on 12 May 1932 at Big Four, WV; Edgar Vivian Malasky; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of John and _____.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vitginia Jenny Finley; 27 Sep 2007.
" Frank Benjamin Harrison Belcher
Birth 5 Jul 1910
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 May 1948 (aged 37)
Lochgelly, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
High Lawn Memorial Park
Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Frank Benjamin Harrison Belcher was the son of Lewis Dean and Betty Elizabeth Belcher. He was the brother of my grandfather, William Isaac Belcher."Cause of death: Killed in a mine accident from falling slate.
"Wife: Edgar Belcher."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 372; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Belcher; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Big Four, WV; son of Louis
and ____; married on 12 May 1932 at Big Four, WV; Edgar Vivian Malasky; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of John and _____.
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 "