1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
John Lewis age 43; born in AL; divorced; Colored; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 30 Oct 1947
at Welch, WV; Lola Dividson; age 32; born in NC; single; Colored; living at Roderfield. WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 018378; WV Archives Web Site.
John Lewis; age 63; born 23 Aug 1900 in AL; married Colored; coal miner; SS# 232-18-6506;
living at Caretta, WV; son of Linzy and Lubertha (Bowens) Lewis; died 13 Dec 1963 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to Metastatic carcinoma of left lung; buried 17 Dec 1963 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery,
Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Neville Wilson; 13 Apr 2016.
John Lewis; born 23 Apr 1900 in AL; died 13 Dec 1963 in Welch, WV; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
John Lewis age 43; born in AL; divorced; Colored; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 30 Oct 1947
at Welch, WV; Lola Dividson; age 32; born in NC; single; Colored; living at Roderfield. WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 386; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Gross; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Bartley, WV; son of Jim and
Shone; married on 13 May 1927 in English, WV; Emma Johnson; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Andy and Oma.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225B; Image 88 of 133; Household #696.
Listed as Jackson Gross; age 30; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; washerman in coal tipple; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 386; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Gross; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Bartley, WV; son of Jim and
Shone; married on 13 May 1927 in English, WV; Emma Johnson; age 17; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Andy and Oma.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225B; Image 88 of 133; Household #696.
Listed as Emma Gross; age 27; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William J. Gross.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emma Jane Gross
[Emma Gross]
[Emma Jane Johnson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1912
Birth Place: Lex McDowl, West Virginia
[McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 3 Mar 1989
Father: Andy Johnson
Mother: Oma Hall
SSN: 236967447
Notes: 21 Mar 1973: Name listed as EMMA JANE GROSS;
11 May 1989: Name listed as EMMA GROSS"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225B; Image 88 of 133; Household #696.
Listed as Arnold Gross; age 5; born in WV; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father,
William J. Gross.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225B; Image 88 of 133; Household #696.
Listed as Mary L. Gross; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Gross.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 May 1940; Page
1225B; Image 88 of 133; Household #696.
Listed as Juanita Gross; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, William J. Gross.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Milton M. Brinegar; born 25 Aug 1914 in Pocahontas, VA; living at Kimball, WV; son of Thomas M.
and Sadie A,; married on 14 Aug 1937 at Welch, WV; Ruby Lee Bowman; born 2 Dec 1917 at Gary,
WV; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of S.T. and Bessie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debroah VanDeveer; 30 Apr 2018.
" Milton M Brinegar
Birth 1914
Death 1965 (aged 50–51)
Burial
Rosewood Memorial Park
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA
Plot Garden of the Last Supper, Section D"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Milton M. Brinegar; born 25 Aug 1914 in Pocahontas, VA; living at Kimball, WV; son of Thomas M.
and Sadie A,; married on 14 Aug 1937 at Welch, WV; Ruby Lee Bowman; born 2 Dec 1917 at Gary,
WV; living at Kimball, WV; daughter of S.T. and Bessie.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name John Mark Underwood
Event Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 2009
Event Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Jul 1957
Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
Address Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1993
3rd Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1990-13 Nov 2000
Affiliate Identifier 171311029"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" John Mark Underwood, 61, of Premier passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley.
Born July 1, 1957 in Welch he was the son of the late Russell Underwood and Janet McDonald Underwood. He was a disabled coalminer, and of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Joey Underwood, and a son Jason Underwood.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Karen K. Underwood of the home; three daughters Amanda Underwood and companion Adam McMillian, Anna Underwood, and Kylah Underwood all of Premier; a brother Justin Underwood of Gary; a sister Norma Riggs of Welch; two grandchildren Katelynn Jordan of Big Sandy and Malayah Barnes of Premier; and several nieces and nephews.
It was John’s wish to be cremated and the family has honored his wish.
A Memorial service to honor his life will be held Thursday, March 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church in Premier with the Rev. Randall Dority officiating.
The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the Underwood family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Karen K Underwood
Event Date 01 Jul 1993
Event Place Gary, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Apr 1957
Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
Address Date 01 Jul 1993
2nd Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1991
3rd Address Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 2009
Affiliate Identifier 171311026"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Robert Lee Manns
Race: Black
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Gilliam, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1922
Residence Place: Gilliam, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Employer: Gilliam Coal And Coke Company
Weight: 156
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Katharine Manns
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Robert Lee Manns Self (Head)"
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George R L Manns
Birth Year: 1922
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 25 Oct 1945
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Tinker Field Oklahoma City
Branch: Quartermaster Corps
Branch Code: Quartermaster Corps
Grade: Private First Class
Grade Code: Private First Class
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for Hawaiian Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC
Education: 1 year of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 80
Weight: 000"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name George R Manns
Event Date 01 Jun 1996-01 Jun 2001
Event Place Detroit, Michigan, United States
Birth Date 22 Apr 1922
Address Detroit, Michigan 48204
Possible Relatives Alberta J Manns
Affiliate Identifier 615363731"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Robert Manns
[George R Manns]
[George Manns]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Gilliam Mcdo, West Virginia
[Gilliam, West Virginia]
Death Date: 1 Jul 1989
Father: Johnie Manns
Mother: Frankie Grabley
SSN: 233349033
Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as GEORGE ROBERT MANNS;
18 Apr 1989: Name listed as GEORGE R MANNS;
22 Jul 1989: Name listed as GEORGE MANNS"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Manns
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1922
Death Date: 1 Jul 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 233349033
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 26 Mar 1943
Release Date 1: 6 Mar 1947"
6. Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George R Manns
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1924 (sic, 24 Apr1922)
Death Date: 1 Jul 1989
Gender: Male
Residence: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Place of Death: Allen Park City, Wayne, Michigan
7. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Manns
SSN: 233-34-9033
Last Residence:
48204 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
BORN: 22 Apr 1922
Died: 1 Jul 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alberta Januita Manns
[Alberta Manns]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1924
Birth Place: Gillian, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Aug 2001
Father: John Manns
Mother: Franky Gravely
SSN: 220229591
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as ALBERTA JANUITA MANNS;
19 Sep 2001: Name listed as ALBERTA MANNS"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alberta Manns
SSN: 220-22-9591
Last Residence:
26041 Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 13 Mar 1924
Died: 26 Aug 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Maryland (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
J.P. Totten; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer, living at Peeryville, WV; son of ______;
married on 10 Jun 1903 at _______; Elizabeth Dunford; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter
of Wesley and Louisa.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
J.P. Totten; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer, living at Peeryville, WV; son of ______;
married on 10 Jun 1903 at _______; Elizabeth Dunford; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter
of Wesley and Louisa.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 012819; WV Archives Web Site.
Elizabeth Totten; age 90; born 11 Oct 1872 im WV; widow; housewife; living at Atwell, WV; daughter
of Wes Dunford and unknown mother; died 15 Sep 1962 at Atwell, WV; due to coronary accident
with arteriosclerosis; buried 17 Sep 1962 in Dunford Cemetery, Bartley, WV; informant, Lula Charles,
Atwell, WV.