1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #9306; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Herman Akers; age 22; born in Gary, WV; single; employed by N&W Railway; living in
Bluefield, WV; son of Frank Herman and Juanita (Mulkey) Akers; married on 24 Mar 1940 at
Bluefield, WV; Evelyn Rebecca Ireson; age 21; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single; daughter of
Harry Ewing and Eda Earl (Woods) Ireson.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1943); Page 29; Line #11; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank H. Akers; age 21; born in Gary, WV; "a" (annulled?); living at Bluefield, WV; married on 25 Apr
1943 in Bluefield, WV; Sala C. Hardwick; age 21; born in Affinity, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Hermen Akens
[Frank H Akers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Jul 1988
Father: Frank H Akens
Mother: Juanita Mulkey
SSN: 276145445
Notes: Nov 1937: Name listed as FRANK HERMEN AKENS;
29 Jul 1988: Name listed as FRANK H AKERS"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Akers
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1921
Death Date: 22 Jul 1988
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 276145445"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ellen; 27 Feb 2013.
" Frank H. Akers
Birth 5 Jun 1921
Death 22 Jul 1988 (aged 67)
Alabama, USA
Burial
Forestlawn Gardens and Mausoleum
Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama"
1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #9306; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Herman Akers; age 22; born in Gary, WV; single; employed by N&W Railway; living in Bluefield,
WV; son of Frank Herman and Juanita (Mulkey) Akers; married on 24 Mar 1940 at Bluefield, WV;
Evelyn Rebecca Ireson; age 21; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single; daughter of Harry Ewing and
Eda Earl (Woods) Ireson.
1. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #35516; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newell henry Atkins, Jr; age 25; born in Marion, VA; single; assistant clerk; living at Gary, WV; son of
Newell henry and Rachie (Killinger) Atkins; married on 21 Oct 1939 in Bristol, VA; Elizabeth Grace
Franklin; age 21; born and living in Gary, WV; daughter of John Thomas and Mabel Minerva
(Marion) Franklin.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy; 21 Dec 2014.
" Henry N Atkins
Birth 8 Jul 1914
Death 10 Jul 2000 (aged 86)
Burial
Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida"
1. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #35516; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newell henry Atkins, Jr; age 25; born in Marion, VA; single; assistant clerk; living at Gary, WV; son of
Newell henry and Rachie (Killinger) Atkins; married on 21 Oct 1939 in Bristol, VA; Elizabeth Grace
Franklin; age 21; born and living in Gary, WV; daughter of John Thomas and Mabel Minerva
(Marion) Franklin.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elizabeth Franklin Atkins
[Elizabeth F Atkins]
[Elizabeh Atkins]
[Elizabeth Franklin Franklin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1918
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
[Gary, West Virginia]
Death Date: 22 Nov 1996
Father: John T Franklin
Mother: Mabel M Marion
SSN: 264449103
Notes: Mar 1950: Name listed as ELIZABETH FRANKLIN ATKINS;
29 Aug 1984: Name listed as ELIZABETH F ATKINS;
13 Nov 1996: Name listed as ELIZABEH F ATKINS"
3. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elizabeth F Atkins
Race: White
Age at Death: 78
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1918
Death Date: 22 Nov 1996
Death Place: Lee, Florida, United States"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy; 21 Dec 2014.
" Elizabeth F Atkins
Birth 27 Aug 1918
Death 22 Nov 1996 (aged 78)
Burial
Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis jackson; age 22; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Big Four, WV; son of Dave
and Jane; married on 13 Apr 1916 at Welch, WV; India Bowman; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of John and Causby.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis jackson; age 22; born in Johnson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Big Four, WV; son of Dave
and Jane; married on 13 Apr 1916 at Welch, WV; India Bowman; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of John and Causby.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 406; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Atkins; age 28; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of E.K. and
Sallie; married on 4 Aug 1921 in Welch, WV; India Jackson; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
(sic, widow or divorced); daughter of _______and ______.
3.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; E.D. 24-44; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
Page 853B; Image 2 of 27; Household #12.
Listed as India Atkin; age 43; born in WV; widow; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Raymond Lee Atkins
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Woodlawn, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1909
Residence Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Employer: Gary M Harbert
Weight: 165
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Lee Eastridge
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Raymond Lee Atkins Self (Head)"
2. District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Lee Atkins
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Birth Date: abt 1904
Marriage Date: 1 Aug 1950
Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA
Spouse: Mariah Rakes
Film Number: 002293267"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray L Adkins
[Ray L Atkins]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1909
Death Date: 19 Jan 1990
Claim Date: 10 Apr 1968
SSN: 232185093"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 212; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Arnold; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Peapatch, VA; son of C.W.
and Vestie; married on 28 Mar 1909 at Tivis Hix's in McDowell Co, WV; Mariah Rakes; age 16; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Easter Owens.
2. District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mariah Rakes
Gender: Female
Age: 55
Birth Date: abt 1895
Marriage Date: 1 Aug 1950
Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA
Spouse: Ray Lee Atkins
Film Number: 002293267"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mariah Ric Atkins
[Mariah Ric Ricks]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1893
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Claim Date: 13 Apr 1966
Father: Lewis Ricks (sic, Rakes)
Mother: Easter Underwood
SSN: 297484500
Notes: 31 Mar 1966: Name listed as MARIAH RIC ATKINS"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margaret Mariah Atkins
[Margaret Mariah Rakes]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1894
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
Father: Louis Rakes
Mother: Easter Underwood
SSN: 297484908
Notes: Jun 1966: Name listed as MARGARET MARIAH ATKINS"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as Calvin Askew; age 52; born in VA; married; 1st grade education; lived in Iaeger, WV on
1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as Lizzie Askew; age 39; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in Iaeger, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Calvin Askew.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as Herman Askew; age 20; born in VA; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in Iaeger, WV on
1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; in household of father, Calvin Askew.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as Virgie Askew; age 14; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in Iaeger, WV on
1 Apr 1935;; in household of father, Calvin Askew.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as John Askew; age 13; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in Iaeger, WV on
1 Apr 1935;; in household of father, Calvin Askew.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as George Askew; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; lived in Iaeger, WV on1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Calvin Askew.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Landgraff; E.D. 24-45; taken 8 Apr 1940;
Page 872A; Image 13 of 34; Household #112.
Listed as Robert Askew; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin Askew.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Green; age 19; born at Kimball, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 29 Oct 1955
at Welch, WV; Helen Madge Hagerman; age 22; born in Whitewood, VA; single; living at Hemphill,
WV; with consent of Virgil and Goldie Green, parents of Claude Green.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Claude A. Green; born 1 Jun 1934; died 20 Dec 1987; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Green; age 19; born at Kimball, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 29 Oct 1955
at Welch, WV; Helen Madge Hagerman; age 22; born in Whitewood, VA; single; living at Hemphill,
WV; with consent of Virgil and Goldie Green, parents of Claude Green.