1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph Miano; age 27; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 16 Dec 1945 at Gary,
WV; Lena Mae Hughes; age 19; born in Bluefield, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; with consent of
Mae and Luther Hughes, parents of Lena Mae Hughes.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph Miano; age 27; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 16 Dec 1945 at Gary,
WV; Lena Mae Hughes; age 19; born in Bluefield, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; with consent of
Mae and Luther Hughes, parents of Lena Mae Hughes.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Salvatore Miano; age 21; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 2 Jan 1947 at Gary, WV;
Juanita Gunter; age 21; born in Pulaski, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
3. 1950 Census, Caroline Co, VA; Bowling Green; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Salvatore Miano; age 24; born in WV; married; works in sanitation office of county health
dept; head of household.
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Salvatore Miano
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1925
Death Date: 17 Sep 2009
SSN: 234327400
Enlistment Date: 3 Dec 1943
Discharge Date: 8 Apr 1946
Page number: 1"
5. "The Philadelphia Inquirer"; Philadelphia, PA; Sunday; 20 Sep 2009; Page B14; Newspapers.com
Website.
"MIANO
"SALVATORE "SAM", age 83 of Mayfair on Sept. 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jaunita M. Miano (nee Gunter). Devoted father of Donald F. (Lorraine) Miano, Nancy T. (Joseph) Leso, Barbara A. (Patrick Jr.) Corson, Paul D. (Olga) Miano and Janet M. (John) Knesis; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation Tues. 9:30 A.M. St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory maybe made to Senior Citizens United Comm. Services, 146 Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Salvatore Miano; age 21; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 2 Jan 1947 at Gary, WV;
Juanita Gunter; age 21; born in Pulaski, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
3. 1950 Census, Caroline Co, VA; Bowling Green; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Juanita G. Miano; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Salvatore Miano.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Keith Shealey, Jr; age 24; born in Willston, NC; single; living in Mooresville, NC; married on
14 Feb 1953 in Gary; WV; Tindora Francesa Miano; age 23; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
Tindora Francesca "Tina" Miano
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Keith Shealey, Jr; age 24; born in Willston, NC; single; living in Mooresville, NC; married on
14 Feb 1953 in Gary; WV; Tindora Francesa Miano; age 23; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
Francis Michael "Che Che" Miano Jr
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Francis Miano
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 May 1920
Birth Place: Thorpe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Thorpe, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jul 1941
Employer: U S Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 155
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: Dominick Miano
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Francis Miano Self (Head)
Dominick Miano Father"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Amanda Payne; 1 Mar 2013.
" Franciscas “Che-Che” Miano
Birth 22 May 1920
Thorpe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jan 2013 (aged 92)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Franciscas "Che-Che" Miano, age 92, of Thorpe, West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, after a short illness. Che-Che was born on May 22, 1920, to the late Domenico and Josephine Fama Miano, on No. 5 Hill in Thorpe."He attended the Thorpe Elementary School and Gary High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division 507th PIR, having jumped behind enemy lines in Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and he also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed with the U.S. Steel Corporation for 44 years as an electrician and house coal bin operator at the Alpheus Preparation Plant in Gary until his retirement in 1981.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Violet Louise Long Miano on May 29, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Frank J., Anthony (Neno), Domenico (Zulie), Salvatore (Sam) Miano; one sister, Anna Calabro and two grandsons, Patrick Mills and Christopher Case.
"Survivors include two daughters, Frances A. Case and husband Jim of Huntington, WV and Josey Miano and husband Drew Walden of Matthews, NC; three sons, Sammy Miano and wife Kathy of Rock, WV, Anthony Miano and wife Jo Ann of Thorpe, WV and Francis "Che-Che" Miano and wife Katie of Christiansburg, VA. He had four grandchildren to whom he was known as "Pappy"; three granddaughters, Jamie Case Dorsey and husband, Elliott of Charlotte, NC, Bethany Jackson and fiancé Jay Lapolla of Land O' Lakes, FL, Samantha Miano of Bluefield, WV and one grandson, Vincenzo (Vince) Miano of Christiansburg, VA; two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Joseph Dorsey of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his Army buddy and dear friend of 70 years, James P. "Mule" Muehlberger of Walnutport, PA. He has one surviving sister, Tina Shealey of Anaheim, CA.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Gary, WV, where he was a life-long parishioner, with Father Paulose Manickathan, celebrant. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, on Court House Road in Princeton, WV, where Military Rites will be conducted by Iaeger V.F.W. Post 1144.
"Friends may call Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, from 6 to 8 P.M. where a Scripture Prayer Service will be conducted at 7:30 P.M.
"Pallbearers will be Delmer Winebarger, Jeffrey H. "Harvey" Walker, Jim Case, Larry Heizer, Drew Walden and Tony Calabro. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Myers, James P. "Mule" Muehlberger, Donald Miano, Ben Simon, Frank "Butch" Kapish, Jr., and Randall David...."
3."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114A; Image 51 of
62; Family #507/521.
Listed as Antonina Bushey; age 54; born in Itay; married at 44; alien; immigrated to US in 1918;
in household of husband, Mike Bushey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 000774; WV Archives Web Site.
Antonia Busky; age 90; born in Italy; widow; living at Hemphill, WV; SS#235-10-6490; daughter of
Santo and Concetta (Polifico) Calabro; died 16 Jan 1969 in Doctor's Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV;
from a cerebral thrombosis with encephalomalcia due to arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 18
Jan 1969 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Feb 2014.
Antonina Calabro Busky; born in 1878; died in 1969; buried here; headstone photo shown; "Mother
IN PEACE WITH GOD".