1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Vernon Christian, age 3 months, born in Feb 1900 in WV, in
household of father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Vernon Fredrick Christian; born on 21 Feb 1900 in McDowell Co, WV; died on
3 Jan 1964 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV; married (________) Weaver.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Vernon Christian; born on 21 Feb 1900; died on 3 Jan 1964 in McDowell Co,
WV; married (_______) Beasley.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
V.F. Christian; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; mechanic; living at Welch, WV; son of
Alonzo and Bell; married on 20 Sep 1931 in Bramwell, WV; Ann Beasley; age 21; born in Carroll Co,
VA; single; living at Superior, WV; daughter of Andrew and Naoma.
5. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vernon F. Christian
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1900
Birth Place: Rift, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Jan 1964
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 6 Jan 1964
Burial Place: Bluewell, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Woodlawn
Death Age: 63
Occupation: Store Opr.
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Alonzo Christian
Mother Name: Belle Anderson"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
V.F. Christian; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; mechanic; living at Welch, WV; son of
Alonzo and Bell; married on 20 Sep 1931 in Bramwell, WV; Ann Beasley; age 21; born in Carroll Co,
VA; single; living at Superior, WV; daughter of Andrew and Naoma.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie E. Cole"; article; Page 122; submitted by Reva Cole Hagerman,
Paynesville, WV; 24873.
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; "Ballard and Raine Prater,
Miner"; Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Ann Prater Justice, PO Box 458, War, WV 24892.
1. 1900 Census, Knott Co, KY; Hindman Precinct; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 17B; Family #373?
Listed as Reuben Hicks, age 6; born in KY in 1894 (seperated from listing with parents)
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 178B;
Family #53/53.
Listed as Reuben R. Hicks; age 16; born in KY; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hicks; age 18; born in Floyd Co, KY; single; miner; living at Susanna, WV; son of R.R. and
Syntha; married on 17 Oct 1910 at Yukon, WV; Lucinda Prater; age a8; born in Floyd Co, KY; single;
daughter of Bud and Millie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hicks; age 23; born in KY, single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of R.R. and Sinthan;
married on 4 Aug 1915 at War, WV; Tennessee Pucket; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of John and Mary
5..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Ruben Hicks; age 48; born in WV (sic, KY); married; 5th grade education; lived at War, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; machine line; head of household.
6. Hankins Family Tree; posted by PamelaHHankins; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Ruben Hicks
1894–1967
Birth MAR 1894 • McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Death 30 JAN 1967 • Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, United States"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hicks; age 18; born in Floyd Co, KY; single; miner; living at Susanna, WV; son of R.R. and
Syntha; married on 17 Oct 1910 at Yukon, WV; Lucinda Prater; age a8; born in Floyd Co, KY; single;
daughter of Bud and Millie.
1. Patrick Co, VA; Marriage License #68 038627; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Justice; age 19; born 10 Mar 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Rt #1, Patrick Springs, VA; son of Auldie and Ellen (Branham) Justice; married on 28 Sep
1968 in Patrick Co, VA; Peggy Ann Shelton; age 18; born 12 Jan 1950 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Rt #1, Patrick Springs, VA; daughter of Clivie Eugene and Mae
(Williams) Shelton.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestery.com Web Site.
"Name: Lamma Adams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1916
Birth Place: Crumpler, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Jan 1998
Father: John E Adams
Mother: Julia Foster
SSN: 235100267
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as LAMMA ADAMS"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lamma Adams
SSN: 235-10-0267
Last Residence:
27609 Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
BORN: 31 Mar 1916
Died: 30 Jan 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lamma Adams
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1916
Death Date: 30 Jan 1998
SSN: 235100267
Branch 1: A
Enlistment Date 1: 26 Dec 1942
Release Date 1: 30 Jan 1946"
4. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lamma Adams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 536200406
Father's Last Name: Adams
Age: 81 Years
Date of Birth: 31 Mar 1916
Residence City: Raleigh
Residence County: Wake
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 27609
Education: 2 years of college
Occupation: Managers and administrators, n.e.c.
Industry: Miscellaneous food preparations & kindred products
Date of Death: 30 Jan 1998
Death City: Raleigh
Death County: Wake
Death State: North Carolina
Cause of Death: Multiple myeloma and immunoproliferative neoplasms: Multiple myeloma
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Hospital Inpatient
Hospital Name: RALEIGH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 4 Feb 1998
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistic"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lamma Adams
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1916
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 30 Jan 1998
Death Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cemetery: Raleigh Memorial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Spouse: Laura Adams
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Laura May Hauge
[Laura Hauge Adams]
[Laura Adams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Jul 1916
Birth Place: Tacoma Pierc, Washington
Death Date: 26 Feb 2001
Father: Ivar M Hauge
Mother: Martha G Lillevik
SSN: 536200406
Death Certificate Number: SSA-721/BROWN-WYNNE FH
Notes: Jul 1942: Name listed as LAURA MAY HAUGE; Nov 1948: Name listed as LAURA HAUGE ADAMS; 06 Mar 2001: Name listed as LAURA H ADAMS"
2. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Laura Adams
Maiden Name: Hauge
Birth Date: 12 Jul 1916
Birth Place: Washington, United States of America
Death Date: 26 Feb 2001
Death Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cemetery: Raleigh Memorial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Spouse: Lamma Adams
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. 1900 Census, Knott Co, KY; Hindman Precinct; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 17B; Family #373?
Listed as Reuben Hicks, age 6; born in KY in 1894 (seperated from listing with parents)
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 178B;
Family #53/53.
Listed as Reuben R. Hicks; age 16; born in KY; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hicks; age 18; born in Floyd Co, KY; single; miner; living at Susanna, WV; son of R.R. and
Syntha; married on 17 Oct 1910 at Yukon, WV; Lucinda Prater; age a8; born in Floyd Co, KY; single;
daughter of Bud and Millie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
Reuben Hicks; age 23; born in KY, single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of R.R. and Sinthan;
married on 4 Aug 1915 at War, WV; Tennessee Pucket; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of John and Mary
5..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Ruben Hicks; age 48; born in WV (sic, KY); married; 5th grade education; lived at War, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; machine line; head of household.
6. Hankins Family Tree; posted by PamelaHHankins; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Ruben Hicks
1894–1967
Birth MAR 1894 • McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Death 30 JAN 1967 • Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, United States"
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Tennessee Hicks; age 41; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived at War, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Reuben R. Hicks.
2. Hankins Family Tree; posted by PamelaHHankins; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Lillie Tennessee Puckett
1897–1962
Birth 23 MAY 1897 • West Virginia
Death 16 MAR 1962 • Welch, McDowell, West Virginia"
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Jake Hicks; age 11; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived at War,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Jessie Hicks; age 9; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived at War,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Lucille Hicks; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.
1..1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 13 May 1940; Page 336B;
Image 54 of 63; Household #452.
Listed as Linville Hicks; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben R. Hicks.