1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 98.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 16.
Footnote states: Levisey Roberts, daughter of Cornelius Roberts married
Harvey Stacy in KY. Children listed in 1860 and 1880 Census are names of
Harvey Stacy's children. Possible that this was John Harvey Stacy.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #93.
Listed as John Stacy, age 45, as head of household, a farmer.
4. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and SE Kentucky", Kozee, page 173.
Harvey Stacy married on 22 Jun 1850 Levisa Roberts in Pike Co, KY.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 802.
Sandy River Township, page 013.
Listed as John E. Stacy, Sr, age 54, as head of household, a farmer.
6. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Levisa Roberts born in 1833; married John E. "Harvey" Stacy on 22 Jun 1850
in Pike Co, KY. John was son of William and Rebecca Proffitt Stacy.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew J. Stacy search, 16 Mar 2002, submitted by
Phil Holden, ptholden@aol.com.
John E. Stacy; born abt 1822 in Perry Co, KY; married Louvisa Roberts on 22
Jun 1850 in Pike Co, KY.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 98.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 16.
Footnote states: Levisey Roberts, daughter of Cornelius Roberts married
Harvey Stacy in KY. Children listed in 1860 and 1880 Census are names of
Harvey Stacy's children. Possible that this was John Harvey Stacy.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #93.
Listed as Levicie Stacy, age 35, in household of husband, John E. Stacy.
4. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and SE Kentucky", Kozee, page 173.
Harvey Stacy married on 22 Jun 1850 Levisa Roberts in Pike Co, KY.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 802.
Sandy River Township, page 013.
Listed as Lovicy Stacy, age 48, in household of husband, John E. Stacy, Sr.
6. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Levisa Roberts born in 1833; married John E. "Harvey" Stacy on 22 Jun 1850
in Pike Co, KY. John was son of William and Rebecca Proffitt Stacy.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 98.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 16.
Footnote states: Levisey Roberts, daughter of Cornelius Roberts married
Harvey Stacy in KY. Children listed in 1860 and 1880 Census are names of
Harvey Stacy's children. Possible that this was John Harvey Stacy.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #93.
Listed as John Stacy, age 45, as head of household, a farmer.
4. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and SE Kentucky", Kozee, page 173.
Harvey Stacy married on 22 Jun 1850 Levisa Roberts in Pike Co, KY.
5. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 802.
Sandy River Township, page 013.
Listed as John E. Stacy, Sr, age 54, as head of household, a farmer.
6. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Levisa Roberts born in 1833; married John E. "Harvey" Stacy on 22 Jun 1850
in Pike Co, KY. John was son of William and Rebecca Proffitt Stacy.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew J. Stacy search, 16 Mar 2002, submitted by
Phil Holden, ptholden@aol.com.
John E. Stacy; born abt 1822 in Perry Co, KY; married Louvisa Roberts on 22
Jun 1850 in Pike Co, KY.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 141.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 24.
Married first Mike T. Ford, son of Mathew and Mary Ford, on 31 Aug 1863, in
Wyoming Co, WV. Mike married second Arminta Bishop, daughter of Henry and
Lucinda Bishop.
Dulcena married second Raymond Shanton Workman, son of Joseph and Elizabeth
Reed Workman, on 28 July 1873 in Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 35.
Married Michael Ford.
3. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Dulcena Roberts born in 1841 in VA; died in Lewis Co, WA; married first,
Michale T. Ford on 31 Aug 1863 in Wyoming Co, WV; second, Raymond Shanton
Workman; third, John Evin "Harvey" Stacy on 21 Dec 1902 in Greenbrier Co,
WV.
4. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 58A, Family #33.
Listed as Dulceney Workman, age 60, born in WV in 1840; widow; in household of son-in-law,
Miles A. Workman.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV...", page 11.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 107.
Preston E. Jones (sic Presley R.), age 28 (sic), born in Tazewell Co, VA,
son of William and Kathy Jones, married on 26 Sep 1877 Pricy Stacy, age 29,
born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Rebecca Stacy.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 8 Sep 1850, page
287B, Family #981.
Listed as William Stacy, age 49, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 119.
William Stacy married on 9 May 1843 Rebecca Blankenship.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew J. Stacy search, 16 Mar 2002, submitted by
Phil Holden, ptholden@aol.com.
William Stacy; born abt 1800 in Russell Co, VA; died aft 1870 in Buchanan
Co, VA; married first, Rebecca Proffitt on 24 Jun 1819 in Floyd Co, KY;
married second, Rebecca Blankenship on 9 May 1845 (sic, 1843).
5. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", William Kozee, page 51.
William Stacy married Rebecca Proffitt on 24 Jun 1819 in Floyd Co, KY.
6. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 772, Family #103.
Listed as William Stacy, Sr, age 59, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
7. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189B, Family #48.
Listed as William Stacy, age 66, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew J. Stacy search, 16 Mar 2002, submitted by
Phil Holden, ptholden@aol.com.
William Stacy; born abt 1800 in Russell Co, VA; died aft 1870 in Buchanan
Co, VA; married first, Rebecca Proffitt on 24 Jun 1819 in Floyd Co, KY;
married second, Rebecca Blankenship on 9 May 1845 (sic, 1843).
Rebecca Proffitt; born in 1800 in Scott Co, VA; daughter of Sylvester and
Jane (_______) Proffitt.
2. "Pioneers of Eastern and SE KY", William Kozee, page 51.
William Stacy married Rebecca Proffitt on 24 Jun 1819 in Floyd Co, KY.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Andrew J. Stacy search, 16 Mar 2002, submitted by
Phil Holden, ptholden@aol.com.
James L. Stacy; born abt 1822 in Floyd Co, VA; died bef 1860 on Knox Creek.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 98.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 16.
Footnote states: Levisey Roberts, daughter of Cornelius Roberts married
Harvey Stacy in KY. Children listed in 1860 and 1880 Census are names of
Harvey Stacy's children. Possible that this was John Harvey Stacy.
2. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Inventory of estate of
Cornelius Roberts, dated 23 Nov 1850.
Bond Book #1, Isaac Roberts was appointed administrator of the estate on 23
Aug 1850.
3. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and SE KY", Kozee, page 50.
Cornelius Roberts married on 16 Apr 1820 Nancy Stanley.
4. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Cornelius Roberts born 1793 in Russell Co, VA; died Jul 1850 in Pike Co, KY;
married Nancy Stanley on 16 Apr 1820 in Floyd Co, KY. Nancy, born in
1800/06, was daughter of Joseph Stanley.
5. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", CD #229, Family Tree Maker.
Cornelius Roberts married on 16 Apr 1820 Nancy Stanley in Floyd Co, KY.
6. 1820 Census, Floyd Co, KY, Index, page 285.
Listed as Cornelius Roberts.
7. 1830 Census, Pike Co, KY, Index, page 867.
Listed as Cornelius Roberts.
1. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and SE KY", Kozee, page 50.
Cornelius Roberts married on 16 Apr 1820 Nancy Stanley.
2. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Cornelius Roberts born 1793 in Russell Co, VA; died Jul 1850 in Pike Co, KY;
married Nancy Stanley on 16 Apr 1820 in Floyd Co, KY. Nancy, born in
1800/06, was daughter of Joseph Stanley.
3. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", CD #229, Family Tree Maker.
Cornelius Roberts married on 16 Apr 1820 Nancy Stanley in Floyd Co, KY.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe sister of Vicy Stacy. Yes, see Ref 3.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of brother?, Cornelius Roberts.
Listed as a domestic.
3. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Winney Roberts born 1843 in KY; married (________) Collins.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as head of household as a farmer.
2. "Pioneer Families of Eastern & SE KY", William C. Kozee, page 152.
Abraham Damron married Pricy Roberts on 18 Apr 1853 in Pike Co, KY.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #94.
Listed as Abraham Dameral, age 60, as head of household, a farmer.
4. 1850 Census, Pike Co, KY, Page 421A, Family #828.
Listed as Abraham Damron, age ??, farmer, born in KY, head of household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Abraham Damron search, 21 Jan 2002; submitted by
Ernest Rudy, rudt6401@aol.com.
Robert Damron; born in 1771; died in 1828; married Elizabeth Beavers
Spurlock.
Son, Abraham Damron; born in 1811; married Sarah Branham, daughter of David
and Elizabeth Little Branham, on 6 Jul 1835 in Pike Co, KY.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe sister of Vicy Stacy.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of husband, Abraham Damron.
3. "Marriages of Eastern & SE KY...", Kozee, page 152.
Pricey Roberts married Abraham Damron on 18 Apr 1853 in Pike Co, KY.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #94.
Listed as Price Dameral, age 33, in household of husband, Abraham Damron.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Damron.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Damron.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #94.
Listed as Polly Dameral, age 13, in household of father, Abraham Damron.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Damron.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #94.
Listed as Nancy Dameral, age 12, in household of father, Abraham Damron.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 15, Family #94.
Listed as Oma Dameral, age 2, in household of father, Abraham Damron.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Omy Damirel, age 13, in household of brother-in-law, Thomas Bailey
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe brother of Vicy Stacy.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
3. "Marriages of Wyoming..", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
Married Nancy Hammons on 25 Mar 1858. He was son of Cornelius and
Nancy Roberts, born in KY. She was daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Hammons.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Inventory of estate of
Cornelius Roberts, dated 23 Nov 1850.
5. 1900 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, Family #298.
Listed as Cornelius Roberts, age 65, born in Mar 1835 in KY, married 10 yrs,
head of household.
Wife, Caroline, age 58, also listed here. This was another marrige for
Cornelius.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cornelius Roberts search, 30 Jun 2001, submitted by
sbg11@foxinternet.net
Cornelius Roberts was born in May 1833 in Pike Co, KY; died on 31 Aug 1913
in Webster Co, WV; married Nancy Hammons on 25 May 1858 in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of husband, Cornelius Roberts.
3. "Marriages of Wyoming..", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
Cornelius Roberts married Nancy Harman or Hammond on 25 Mar 1858.
She was daughter of Jesse and Charlotte.
4. "Marriages of Wyoming..", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
Married Nancy Hammons on 25 Mar 1858. He was son of Cornelius and
Nancy Roberts, born in KY. She was daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Hammons.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cornelius Roberts search, 30 Jun 2001, submitted by
sbg11@foxinternet.net
Cornelius Roberts was born in May 1833 in Pike Co, KY; died on 31 Aug 1913
in Webster Co, WV; married Nancy Hammons on 25 May 1858 in Wyoming Co, WV.
Nancy died between 1890 and 1900.
1. "Births Wyoming Co, Wv.." Haga, 1858.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Cornelius Roberts.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cornelius Roberts search, 30 Jun 2001, submitted by
sbg11@foxinternet.net
Peter Roberts, son of Cornelius and Nancy Hammons Roberts, was born in Feb
1864 in Calhoun Co, WV; died on 15 Dec 1903 in WV; married Nancy E. Norman.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cornelius Roberts search, 30 Jun 2001, submitted by
sbg11@foxinternet.net
Alfred Roberts, son of Cornelius and Nancy Hammons Roberts, was born on 16
Dec 1874 in Nicholas Co, WV; died on 1 Sep 1943 in Nicholas Co, WV; married
Mary Elzada Norman.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe brother of Vicy Stacy.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
Harvey Roberts married Lucinda Stanley on 9 Jun 1857. She was daughter of
Sarah Stanley.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Inventory of estate of
Cornelius Roberts, dated 23 Nov 1850.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #98.
Listed as Harvey Roberts, age 34, as head of household, a farm laborer.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 162, household of William Mullins.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
She married Harvey Roberts on 9 Jun 1857. She is listed as daughter of Sarah
Stanley.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Harvey Roberts.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #98.
Listed as Henry Roberts, age 13, in household of father, Harvey Roberts.
Believe Henry and Harvey Roberts are same person.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Harvey Roberts.
2. "Births Wyoming Co...", Haga, 1859.
Birth in McDowell Co registered in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #98.
Listed as Polly Roberts, age 11, in household of father, Harvey Roberts.
Believe Ollie and Polly Roberts are same person.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 011.
Listed as Olly Roberts, age 19, in household of Preston Bailey, a
housekeeper.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe brother of Vicy Stacy.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 69.
Harvey Roberts married Lucinda Stanley on 9 Jun 1857. She was daughter of
Sarah Stanley.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Inventory of estate of
Cornelius Roberts, dated 23 Nov 1850.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #98.
Listed as Harvey Roberts, age 34, as head of household, a farm laborer.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 11 Sep 1850, Page 290B, Family #1024.
Listed as Armanetta Bailey, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Gordon Bailey.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 99.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 16.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #98.
Listed as Ritta Roberts, age 32, in household of husband, Harvey Roberts.
Believe Emma and Ritta are same person. See 1880 McDowell Census.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Ritty Roberts, age 42, in household of father, Gordon Bailey.
5. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 30.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Riley Roberts, age 48, widowed, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of James and
Tabitha, married on 8 Sep 1888 Rettie Roberts, age 48, widow, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Gordon and Piety.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #551.
Listed as Ritty Roberts, age 57, born in Mar 1843 in WV, married 11 yrs, 2
children, 2 living, in household of husband, Riley Roberts.
7. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 97A;
Family #38.
Listed as Reedy Roberts; age 23; born in VA; married once for 8 yrs; 2 children, both living;
in household of husband, James R. Roberts Sweeney.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Jesse Hammons, as a farm laborer.
2. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Jesse Hammons" article, page 114.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 41.
Mark Hammons, son of Daniel and Charlotte Hammons, married Nancy Roberts,
daughter of Cornelius and Nancy Roberts, on 9 Aug 1860.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Cornelius Roberts sale of his
estate.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 117.
Maybe sister of Vicy Stacy.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of Abraham Damron.
3. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", W.B. #1, Haga. Inventory of estate of
Cornelius Roberts, dated 23 Nov 1850.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 41.
Mark Hammons, son of Daniel and Charlotte Hammons, married Nancy Roberts,
daughter of Cornelius and Nancy Roberts, on 9 Aug 1860.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, District 71, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 213A, Family #118
Listed as Maston Lester, age 26, born in KY, farmer, head of household.
2. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV", Book 1, page 14.
Lists parents as Thomas and Nancy Lester.
Died 12 Jul 1879 of palsey. Age 63 yr, 0 mo, 0 days.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Sun Hill PO; taken 8 Jul 1860; Page 70_; Image 60 of 77;
Family #392/345.
Listed as Maston Luster; age 38; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Sunhill P.O. taken on 10 Aug1870, Page 582B,
Image 4 0f 9; Family #23/25.
Listed as Masten Lester, age 45, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV, Haga, 1879.
Mastin Lester; died on 12 Jul 1879, age 63 of palsey; son of Thomas and
Nancy Lester; information given by N. Lester, a son.
6. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Mastin Lester, written 4 Jul 1879, dated in court on 9 Sep 1879.
Names children: Polly Riffe, Floyd, Lloyd, Moses, and Nealy as five oldest.
Also names children: Mandy Cline, Mastin, Jr., Lovice, Liza, Alcy, and Gay.
7. "Mortality Schedule Index", Wyoming Co, WV, 1860,1870 & 1880; Family Tree
Maker CD#164.
Masten Lester died in Jul 1879 at age 52, born in WV, of palsey.
(This reference is in conflict with age given in references 2 & 5; ie, 52 vs
63).
8. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Rodney Veitschegger, Rdvsr@aol.com
Will of Mastin Lester, probated 9 Sep 1879, Little Huff Creek, Wyoming Co,
WV (his wife had been Dicy Roberts, daughter of Cornelius Roberts.
Mastin was son of Thomas and Nancy Lester.
9. Wyoming Co, WV web page, "Family of Joseph Lester", April 29, 2000
Masten Lester, son of Joseph Lester (sic, his death certificate states he
was the son of Thomas and Nancy Lester), born 1824 (sic, this Masten Lester
would have been born in 1816); died 21 Jul 1879 in Wyoming Co, WV; married
Dicy Roberts.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, District 71, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 213A,
Family #118
Listed as Dicy Lester, age 23, born in KY, in household of husband, Masten
Lester.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Sun Hill PO; taken 8 Jul 1860; Page 70_; Image 60 of 77;
Family #392/345.
Listed as Dicey Luster; age 35; born in KY; in household of husband, Masten Lester
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 25.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Dicey Lester, age 44, a widow, head of household.
5. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Lewis Riffe, son of William and Sarah Trent Riffe, born in 1831; married
first, Margaret Collins; second, Mary Lester, daughter of Mastin and Dicey
Roberts Lester.
6. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, RDVSR@aol.com, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling
Green KY.
Candacy "Dicey" Roberts born in 1824; married Maston Lester on 29 Sep 1844
in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Masten Lester.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 25.
2. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of father, Mastin Lester, written 4 Jul 1879, dated in court on 9 Sep
1879.
Names children: Polly Riffe, Floyd, Lloyd, Moses, and Nealy as five oldest.
Also names children: Mandy Cline, Mastin, Jr., Lovice, Liza, Alcy, and Gay.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 726.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Masten Lester, age 12, in household of mother, Dicey Lester.