McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Noah Green Kendrick

1. Patrick Co, VA; Marriage License #1603; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah G. Kendrick; age 39; born and living in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; farmer; son of F.G. and Pencie
(Witt) Kendrick; married on 6 Jan 1937 in Patrick Sprins, VA; Margaret Belle Handy; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Patrick Co, VA.; daughter of J.P. and Dora Belle (Keaton) Handy.
2. Henry Co, VA; Death Certificate #72 017538; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah Green Kendricks; age 74; born 30 May 1898 in VA; married; husband of Margaret Handy
Kendricks; retired employee of Gravely Furniture Co. living at RFD #2, Martinsville, Henry Co, VA;
son of Floyd and Penice (Witt) Kendricks; died 2 Jun 1972 in Martinsville Memorial Hospital,
Martinsville, VA; due to terminal pneumonia with cerebral cascular accident; buried in Kendricks
Family Cemetery, Henry Co, VA.; daughter of J.P. and Dora Belle (Keaton) Handy.


Margaret Belle Handy

1. Patrick Co, VA; Marriage License #1603; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah G. Kendrick; age 39; born and living in Patrick Co, VA; widowed; farmer; son of F.G. and Pencie
(Witt) Kendrick; married on 6 Jan 1937 in Patrick Sprins, VA; Margaret Belle Handy; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Patrick Co, VA.; daughter of J.P. and Dora Belle (Keaton) Handy.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margarett Bell Kendrick
[Margarett H Kendrick]
[Margarett Bell Handy]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1917
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Sep 2007
Father: James P Handy
Mother: Dora B Keaton
SSN: 228944033
Notes: 07 Jun 1973: Name listed as MARGARETT BELL KENDRICK;
26 Sep 2007: Name listed as MARGARETT H KENDRICK"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margarett H. Kendrick
Last Residence:
24115 Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia
BORN: 31 Mar 1917
Died: 11 Sep 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1973)"


John Ratz

1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sgt John Ratz
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1917
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1943
Marriage Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Erma Lou Hogan
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 23
Event Type: Marriage "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Ratz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 May 1917
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Jul 1991
Father: John Ratz
Mother: Mary Vaneo
SSN: 395051629
Death Certificate Number: 203656
Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as JOHN RATZ"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Glen & Kathy; 11 Nov 2010.
" John Ratz
Birth 1917
Death 7 Jul 1991 (aged 73–74)
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Immanuel Cemetery
Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, US"


Erma Lou Hogan

1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Erma Lou Hogan
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1920
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1943
Marriage Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Sgt John Ratz
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Age: 26
Event Type: Marriage "
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Glen & Kathy; 11 Nov 2010.
" Erma L. Hogan Ratz
Birth 11 May 1921
Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA
Death 15 Dec 2003 (aged 82)
Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Immanuel Cemetery
Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin"


Gladys Griffy

1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 49A;
Image 38 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as Gladys Griffey; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William L. Griffey.
(Listed as a boarder?, sic?)
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gladys G Allen
Residence Date 01 Sep 1997-01 Jul 1998
Residence Place Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date 25 Nov 1925
Address Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Address Date 01 Sep 1997-01 Jul 1998
2nd Address Irmo, South Carolina 29063
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1997
3rd Address Columbia, South Carolina 29212
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1992-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Ann H Allen, Billy B Allen, Billy B Allen Jr
Record Number 193140645"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Griffey Allen
[Gladys Marie Griffey]
[Gladys Allen]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1925
Birth Place: Caretta Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Jul 1998
Father: William L Griffey
Mother: Beatrice E Foster
SSN: 233349770
Notes: Aug 1949: Name listed as GLADYS GRIFFEY ALLEN; Jul: Name listed as GLADYS MARIE GRIFFEY; 17 Jul 1998: Name listed as GLADYS G ALLEN"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys G. Allen
SSN: 233-34-9770
Last Residence:
29212 Columbia, Lexington, South Carolina, USA
BORN: 25 Nov 1925
Died: 3 Jul 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Woodbridge Memorial Park, Lexington, Lexington Co, SC; submitted
by jujulynne; 10 Jul 2014.
"Gladys Griffey Allen
BIRTH unknown
West Virginia, USA
DEATH 3 Jul 1998
South Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Woodridge Memorial Park
Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina"
Additional Information: "Mrs. Allen died Friday, July 3, 1998.

"Born in Welch, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late William Lee and Beatrice Griffey.

"She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and was retired assistant vice president of Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Co"


Bill B. Allen Jr

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Billy B Allen
Also Known As Bill B Allenjr
2nd Also Known As Name Bill B Allen
Residence Date 01 Sep 1994-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date Apr 1952
Address Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Address Date 01 Sep 1994-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Columbia, South Carolina 29210
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address Lexington, South Carolina 29071
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1992-18 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Ann H Allen, Billy B Allen Jr, Gladys G Allen
Record Number 191639612"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Billy B Allen Jr
Also Known As Billy B Allen
Residence Date 01 Jan 1996-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Irmo, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date 14 Apr 1952
Address Irmo, South Carolina 29063
Address Date 01 Jan 1996-01 Jan 2004
2nd Address Saint Matthews, South Carolina 29135
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1995-01 Oct 1998
Possible Relatives Ann H Allen, Gladys G Allen
Record Number 310931022"


Marvin Walker

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 228; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Walker; age 18; born in Cub Creek, WV; single; loving at Twin Branch, WV; married on 10 May
1949 at Twin Branch, WV; Janet Mills; age 17; born in Davy, WV; single; living in Twin Branch, WV;
with consent of Pearl Walker, mother of Marvin Walker; and Mildred Mills, mother of Janet Mills.


Janet Isabelle Mills

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 228; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Walker; age 18; born in Cub Creek, WV; single; loving at Twin Branch, WV; married on 10 May
1949 at Twin Branch, WV; Janet Mills; age 17; born in Davy, WV; single; living in Twin Branch, WV;
with consent of Pearl Walker, mother of Marvin Walker; and Mildred Mills, mother of Janet Mills.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Janet Isabell (Mills) Walker, 88, of Twin Branch, WV went home to be with Jesus and all those whom she loved on Monday, November 23, 2020 while surrounded by her family. Born March 11, 1932 in McDowell County, Janet was the daughter of the late Mildred and Bernard Mills. A homemaker and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother – Janet was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Walker, son Reverend Stephen Walker Sr., and grandson Justin David Peake. Janet is survived by her daughter Katherine Peake and husband Ronald with whom she made her home. Additionally, five sons: Marvin Lee Walker and wife Sandy of Welch, WV; Johnny Walker and wife Linda; Terry Walker and daughter in law Marlene; Jackie Walker and wife Letisha, all residents of Twin Branch; Jerry Walker and wife Alice of Davy, WV; sisters: Julia Whittaker, Retha Moore, and Doris Browning; brother Bernard Mills Jr. Janet was also abundantly blessed with thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, conducted by Reverend Jimmy Russ. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Princeton, WV. Friends may call prior to the service from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Pallbearers will be comprised of sons, son in law and grandsons. Services will be held in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are to be worn by all attending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Homes of Welch / War is serving the Walker family."


Bernard Mills Sr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Bernard Mills; age 32; born in Martin Co, KY; widowed; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of L. and
Cordelia; married on 19 Oct 1929 at Davy, WV; Mildred Walker; age 17; born in Patrick Co, VA; single;
daughter of James and Nannie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1772; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernard Mills; age 49; born 27 Jul 1893 in Martin Co, KY; living at Davy, WV; employed by Kingston
Coal Co, at Hemphill, WV; person who will always know address, Mildred Mills, Davy, WV; 5'8" tall;
142 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bernard Mills
Death Date: 15 Oct 1969
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: John L. Mills
Mother Name: Cordelia Mollett
Spouse Name: Mildred Walker
FHL Film Number: 1992291'


Mildred Marie Walker

1.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 237B;
Family #196/199.
Listed as Mildred M. Walker; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, James E. Walker.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Bernard Mills; age 32; born in Martin Co, KY; widowed; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of L. and
Cordelia; married on 19 Oct 1929 at Davy, WV; Mildred Walker; age 17; born in Patrick Co, VA; single;
daughter of James and Nannie.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by; Lqqkn4Family; 22 Mar 2020.
" Mildred Marie Walker Mills
Birth 1 Jun 1913
Woolwine, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Feb 1995 (aged 81)
Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 208305233"


Bobby Lee Mills

1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bobby Lee Mills [Bobby Mills]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Aug 1940
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia
Death Date: Oct 1986
Father:
Bernard Mills
Mother:
Mildred M Walker
SSN: 232626841
Notes: Jun 1956: Name listed as BOBBY LEE MILLS;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as BOBBY MILLS "