1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmanville District; taken on 31 Jan-2 Feb, 1920; Page 164B;
Image 27 of 49; Family #204/210.
Listed as Harve Smith; age 47; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Smith/Carter Cemetery, Whirlwind, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
Barb Tomblin Randolph; 3 Apr 2012.
Harvey "Harve" Smith; born in May 1874; died 16 Mar 1941; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
death certificate posted.
"According to recent email of Dodie Smith Browning, the granddaughter of Harvey & Synthia Workman Smith."NONE of them are buried in the Shade Smith Cemetery except Shade Smith and maybe some his family. The Shade Smith Cemetery is at Bulwark Fork of Harts Creek (Whirlwind), in back of where he lived when he died. Back in the old days, families were buried in the yard or up the hill from the house- reason there are so many little cemeteries all over Logan County! Grandpa Harve is buried in the Smith Cemetery on top of the mountain at Briar Branch (Whirlwind). Grandma Synthia Ann and my dad, Paris Smith are buried at the home place Smith Carter Cemetery at Whirlwind (Big Harts Creek). My Aunt Amanda and her husband Edward Carter Jr. are buried same place."
"The problem is that the cemeteries are not listed in the given cemeteries.
"There is only one Smith Cemetery listed for Whirlwind and none for Big Harts."
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmanville District; taken on 31 Jan-2 Feb, 1920; Page 164B;
Image 27 of 49; Family #204/210.
Listed as Syntha Smith; age 45; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Harve Smith.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Smith/Carter Cemetery, Whirlwind, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
Barb Tomblin Randolph; 3 Apr 2012.
Synthia Ann Workman Smith; born 22 Nov 1875 in Logan Co, WV; died 10 Oct 1951; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown; death certificate posted;
"I received this email from Dodie Smith Browning, a cousin who knows very well what she is talking about. She has done extensive genealogy research for many years."She had actually lived in the area and grew up there, and/or attended the funeral of some of those I have listed. She has informed me that some names and location of given cemeteries here are incorrect, therefore I am doing what I can to correct any errors. Special thanks to her for her help.
"Barb, Grandma Synthia Ann Smith was NOT buried in the Carter Workman Cemetery. I suspect Carter Workman did have his own cemetery, but grandma was buried at the Harve Smith old home place. (Grandpa Harve is not buried there though). My dad gave the info on grandma's death record and they spelled his name wrong and got the name wrong. Grandma was the first one buried there and it is SMITH/CARTER CEMETERY at Whirlwind, WV. "
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmanville District; taken on 31 Jan-2 Feb, 1920; Page 164B;
Image 27 of 49; Family #204/210.
Listed as Amanda Smith; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Harve Smith.
1. Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James G Hubbard
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1949
Residence County: Franklin
Spouse's Name: Ernesti Cornette
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1960
Spouse's Residence County: Franklin
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 30 Jan 1978
Marriage License County: Franklin
Certificate Number: 4708
Volume Number: 9330"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James G Hubbard
Event Date 01 Mar 1996
Event Place Columbus, Ohio, United States
Birth Date 23 Jul 1948
Address Columbus, Ohio 43211
Address Date 01 Mar 1996
2nd Address Columbus, Ohio 43211
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1995-01 Jul 1997
3rd Address Columbus, Ohio 43206
3rd Address Date 01 May 1987-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Bonnita R Hubbard, Daphine J Hubbardwest, Dennis M Hubbard, Elizabeth Hamm Hubbard, Ernestine C Hubbard, Grace C Hubbard, Mace Hubbard, Roscoe R Hubbard
Affiliate Identifier 103323985"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Garfield Hubbard
[James G Hubbard]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1948
Birth Place: Vivien McDow, West Virginia
[Vivian, West Virginia]
Death Date: 1 Jan 1998
SSN: 268462498
Death Certificate Number: WAYNE T LEE FH DO-389
Notes: Jun 1964: Name listed as JAMES GARFIELD HUBBARD;
13 Jan 1998: Name listed as JAMES G HUBBARD"
4. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Garfield Hubbard
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1948
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: African American (Black)
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 1 Jan 1998
Death Time: 06:54 PM
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 002674
Age at Death: 49
Certifier: Coroner
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Home
County of Injury: Franklin
Social Security Number: 268-46-2498
Father's Surname: Hubbard
Mother's Maiden Name: Hairston
Marital Status: Divorced
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Services to dwellings and other buildings
Occupation of Decedent: Supervisors cleaning and building service workers
Census Tract: 5420
Primary Registration District: 2501"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 295; WV Archives Web Site.
Elsvan Johnson; age 23; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son of
Avery and Mary; maiied on 13 Dec 1932 at Maybeury, WV; Albenia Crigger; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Switchback, WV; daughter of Joe and Rebecca.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsvan Johnson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Matoaka Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 22 May 1909
Residence Place: Switchback, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Pocahontas Fuel Co Inc
Weight: 175
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Albina Johnson
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Elsvan Johnson Self (Head)
Albina Johnson Wife"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsvan Johnson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 May 1909
Death Date: 20 Aug 1990
Claim Date: 14 Sep 1971
SSN: 233073260"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 295; WV Archives Web Site.
Elsvan Johnson; age 23; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son of
Avery and Mary; maiied on 13 Dec 1932 at Maybeury, WV; Albenia Crigger; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Switchback, WV; daughter of Joe and Rebecca.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007' Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard Roby Johnson
[Richard R Johnson]
[Richard Johnson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1932
Birth Place: Switchback M, West Virginia
[Switchback, West Virginia]
Death Date: 10 Apr 1996
Claim Date: 6 Jul 1976
Father: Elsvan Johnson
Mother: Albenia Crigger
SSN: 236463467
Notes: Jun 1948: Name listed as RICHARD ROBY JOHNSON;
10 Jan 1977: Name listed as RICHARD R JOHNSON;
22 Apr 1985: Name listed as RICHARD JOHNSON"
2. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard R Johnson
Service Info.: CPL US ARMY KOREA
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1932
Death Date: 10 Apr 1996
Service Start Date: 15 May 1949
Interment Date: 26 Apr 1996
Cemetery: Florida National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 6502 SW. 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513
Buried At: Section 203 Site 8"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by US Veteran's Affairs; 25 Feb 2000.
" Richard R Johnson
Birth 15 Jun 1932
Death 10 Apr 1996 (aged 63)
Burial
Florida National Cemetery
Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, USA
Plot 203, 0, 8
Military CPL, US ARMY"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Gilbert Howard Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Alpoca, WV; son of W.F. and
Mirrah Lester; married on 2 Aug 1933 at George Mills; Mary Francis Mills; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; living at Devils Fork, WV; daughter of G.W. and Virginia Frances Mills.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 21 Jan 1920, Page 168B,
Family #73.
Listed as Mary T. Mills, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Mills.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 131A,
Family #412.
Listed as Mary M. Mills, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Mills.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hillard Lester; age 26; born and living at Stephenson, WV; single; son of Gilbert and Mary
Lester; married on 29 Jun 1963 in Corinne, WV; Barbara Blankenship; age 22; born and living in
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Orpha Blankenship.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hillard Lester; age 26; born and living at Stephenson, WV; single; son of Gilbert and Mary
Lester; married on 29 Jun 1963 in Corinne, WV; Barbara Blankenship; age 22; born and living in
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Orpha Blankenship.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Hillard Lester; age 26; born and living at Stephenson, WV; single; son of Gilbert and Mary
Lester; married on 29 Jun 1963 in Corinne, WV; Barbara Blankenship; age 22; born and living in
Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Orpha Blankenship.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ann Lester, 77, of Barkers Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in a Charleston hospital."Born June 11, 1941 at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Orpha (Prince) Blankenship.
"Barbara was a homemaker and was a former employee of the MOC. In her leisure she enjoyed spending time daily with her many friends at the Council on Aging, loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, loved traveling to Tennessee, and attending Amigo Missionary Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Hillard Lester; one grandson, Brandon Lester; five sisters, Irene McKinney, Hazel Roop, Hester Lefler, Norma Fann, and Dexter Blankenship; and four brothers, Ancel Blankenship, Gaylord Blankenship, David Blankenship, and Gene Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Shelly Sesco and her husband, Granville of Barkers Ridge; two sons, Timothy Lester and his wife, Regina of Barkers Ridge and Christopher Lester and his wife, Tammy of Barkers Ridge; eight grandchildren, Brittany Lusk and her husband, Melvin, Derek Sesco and his wife, Candice, Devin Sesco, Ronnie Stewart, Tisha Vest, Gary Church, Megan Lewis, Ashley Loggins; fourteen great grandchildren, Mackenzie Stewart, Mike Vest, Jasper Vest, Landon Vest, Liam Vest, Jaxson Lewis, Olivia Lewis, Bella Church, Eli Church, Sawyer Lusk, Wesley Lusk, Kansas Lusk, Benji Lusk, and Noah Sesco.
"Services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Amigo Missionary Baptist Church, Amigo with Pastor Curtis England officiating. Burial will follow in the Lester Family Cemetery, Barkers Ridge...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles R Weaver
Event Date 01 Mar 1999
Event Place Mullens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Jan 1950
Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
Address Date 01 Mar 1999
Affiliate Identifier 370810599"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shirley M Weaver
Event Date 01 Jan 1999
Event Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 Oct 1953
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 01 Jan 1999
2nd Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1996-01 Oct 1998
3rd Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1985-01 Jan 1999
Possible Relatives Charles Richard Weaver, Jewell L Weaver, Kimberly Dawn Edwards Rd
Affiliate Identifier 171260251"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alford Harvey, 67, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2019 at his home.
He was born on March 22, 1951 in Sunhill, WV a son of the late German Victor and Inez Belcher Harvey.
Alford attended the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church and is a member of the UMWA. In addition to his
parents he is preceded in death by a nephew Bryant Wesley Cochran; father and mother-in-law William
"Bill" and Letha "Celia" Toler. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Mary Pearl Toler Harvey; a
daughter Misty Lynn (John) Maynor of Clear Fork; a son Adam (Monica) Harvey of Clear Fork; two sisters
Edra Gay (Darrell) Cochran and Donna Faye (Gerald) Jackson all of Sunhill; two brothers Billy Lee
(Beatrice) Harvey and Steven Victor (Sherry) Harvey all of Sunhill; five grandchildren Latasha Maynor,
Katie Toler, Isabella Maynor, Wynter Harvey and Summer Harvey; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Thursday March 21st at the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church,
Sunhill, WV with Pastor Jonathan Blankenship and Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest
in Toler Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Wednesday March
20th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death certificate #5009; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Frank Alger; age 57 yrs, 3 mons, 12 days; born 27 Oct 1881 in Clay Co, MO; married; husband
of Mary___; brickmason for coal company; living at House #13, Coalwood, WV; son of Franklin
and Polly (Wells) Alger; died 11 Apr 1939 at his residence; due to myocarditis; arteriosclerosis,
and hypertension; buried 13 Apr 1939 in Coalwood, WV; informant, Mrs. Mary Alger, Coalwood, WV.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Junior Alger
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Coalwood, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1919
Residence Place: Coalwood, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Not Employed
Weight: 118
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Mary Alger
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Junior Alger Self (Head)
Mary Alger Mother"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Junior Alger
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1919
Birth Place: Coalwood, West Virginia
[Coalwood|]
Death Date: 12 Feb 1993
Claim Date: 30 Dec 1968
Father: Frank Alger
Mother: Mary A Gilbert
SSN: 234282508
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 21 Dec 1990: Name listed as JUNIOR ALGER"