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. Giles Co, VA; marriage License #31966; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Pack Hindsley; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; no occupation; living at Stevenson, WV;
son of J.C. and Daisy (Pack) Hindsley; married on 27 Dec 1938 at Pearisburg, VA; Joan Elva Hatfield;
age 21; born and living in Yukon, WV; single; daughter of Dr. D.D. and Addie (Philpott) Hatfield.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15/16 Jan 1920; Page 27B;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Elva Hatfield, age 2 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel D. Hatfield.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susannah, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 99A,
Family #211.
Listed as Joan E. Hatfield, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Daniel D. Hatfield.
3. Giles Co, VA; marriage License #31966; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Pack Hindsley; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; no occupation; living at Stevenson, WV;
son of J.C. and Daisy (Pack) Hindsley; married on 27 Dec 1938 at Pearisburg, VA; Joan Elva Hatfield;
age 21; born and living in Yukon, WV; single; daughter of Dr. D.D. and Addie (Philpott) Hatfield.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joan Hatfield Hindsley
[Joan H Hindsley]
[Joan Hatfield Hatfield]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1917
Birth Place: Yukon McDowe, West Virginia
[Yukon, West Virginia]
Death Date: 27 Jan 2003
Father: David D Hatfield
Mother: Addie L Philpott
SSN: 235623094
Notes: Nov 1956: Name listed as JOAN HATFIELD HINDSLEY;
27 Feb 1997: Name listed as JOAN H HINDSLEY"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph David Hindsley; age 22; born 21 Feb 1943 at Yukon, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at 100 Mercer St, Beckley, WV; son of John Pack and Joan (Hatfield) Hindsley; married on 26 Jun
1965 at Welch, WV; La Verne Kay Christian; age 22; born 6 Apr 1943 in Welch, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at 79 Summers St, Welch, WV; daughter of Vernon (deceased) and Ann
(Beasley), Christian.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph David Hindsley; age 22; born 21 Feb 1943 at Yukon, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at 100 Mercer St, Beckley, WV; son of John Pack and Joan (Hatfield) Hindsley; married on 26 Jun
1965 at Welch, WV; La Verne Kay Christian; age 22; born 6 Apr 1943 in Welch, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at 79 Summers St, Welch, WV; daughter of Vernon (deceased) and Ann
(Beasley), Christian.
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.