McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Mastin Roberts

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 120.
Listed as Maston Roberts, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, WV, transcribed by Norma P. Evans,"First Families
of McDowell Co, WV", 1860 Census, Family 43, page 7.
Listed as Mastin Roberts, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Peeryville P.O., taken 7 Jul 1860, Page 7A, Family #43/43.
Listed as Mastin Roberts, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Roberts.
4. 1870 Census Logan Co, WV, Magnolia Township, page 541B, Family #106.
Listed as Madison Roberts, age 20, in household of father, Joseph Roberts.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6
of 12; Family #45/45.
Listed as Mastin Roberts; age 28; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
Father born in KY, mother in VA.
6. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Susan Ryntz, SissyRz@aol.com
Looking for marriage date of Masten Roberts, born about 1852, in McDowell
Co, WV, and Matilda S. Bailey, born about 1856. Also looking for information
on John Puckett who may have fathered a child, Annabelle Puckett, with
Matilda S. Bailey.
7. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 35.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 121.
Mastin Roberts, age 35, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Joseph and Nancy
Roberts, married on 9 Jul 1890 Pricy Roberts, age 18, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Note Added-Bryant) Roberts.


Matilda S. Bailey

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 99.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 17.
Listed as Matilda Bailey, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Gordon Bailey.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 16, Family #96.
Listed as Matilda Bailey, age 16, in household of father, Gordon Bailey.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6
of 12; Family #45/45.
Listed as Matilda S. Roberts; age 24; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Mastin Roberts.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 11 Jan 1920; Page 268B;
Image 32 of 43; Family #318/322.
Listed as Tilda Bailey; age 68; born in WV; widow; in household of son-in-law, Pharoah H. Bailey.
6. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Susan Ryntz, SissyRz@aol.com
Looking for marriage date of Masten Roberts, born about 1852, in McDowell
Co, WV, and Matilda S. Bailey, born about 1856. Also looking for information
on John Puckett who may have fathered a child, Annabelle Puckett, with
Matilda S. Bailey.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8464; WV Archives Web Site.
Matilda Bailey; age 70; born about 1856 in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; daughter of Gordon and ___
Bailey; died on 9 Jun 1926 at Iaeger, WVfrom probably acute indigestion; buried on 11 Jun 1926 in
Iaeger Cemetery on mountain.


Lucinda Roberts

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6
of 12; Family #45/45.
Listed as Lucinda Roberts; age 1 day; born in WV; in household of father, Mastin Roberts.


Mastin Roberts

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 120.
Listed as Maston Roberts, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, WV, transcribed by Norma P. Evans,"First Families
of McDowell Co, WV", 1860 Census, Family 43, page 7.
Listed as Mastin Roberts, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph
Roberts.
3. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Peeryville P.O., taken 7 Jul 1860, Page 7A, Family #43/43.
Listed as Mastin Roberts, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Joseph Roberts.
4. 1870 Census Logan Co, WV, Magnolia Township, page 541B, Family #106.
Listed as Madison Roberts, age 20, in household of father, Joseph Roberts.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 520B; Image 6
of 12; Family #45/45.
Listed as Mastin Roberts; age 28; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
Father born in KY, mother in VA.
6. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Susan Ryntz, SissyRz@aol.com
Looking for marriage date of Masten Roberts, born about 1852, in McDowell
Co, WV, and Matilda S. Bailey, born about 1856. Also looking for information
on John Puckett who may have fathered a child, Annabelle Puckett, with
Matilda S. Bailey.
7. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 35.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 121.
Mastin Roberts, age 35, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Joseph and Nancy
Roberts, married on 9 Jul 1890 Pricy Roberts, age 18, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Note Added-Bryant) Roberts.


Pricy Roberts

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 797.
Sandy River Township, page 014.
Listed Price Roberts, age 7, in household of father, Joseph Roberts.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 35.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 121.
Mastin Roberts, age 35, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Joseph and Nancy
Roberts, married on 9 Jul 1890 Pricy Roberts, age 18, born in McDowell Co,
WV, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Roberts.


Anderson Nester

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 121.


Nancy J.

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 121.


Henry Ellis Sr

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 379.
Married Margaret Short.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as a constable.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 21.
5. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Bond Book #1, Henry Ellis appointed guardian of Rend Cook, under 21 yrs of
age. Dated 14 Mar 1865.
6. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of Anderson J.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Henry Ellis, age 66, head of household, a farmer.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Henry Ellis; born on 8 Jan 1813; died on 8 Sep 1889;
buried in Ellis Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV.


Margaret "Peggy" Short

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 379.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of husband, Henry Ellis.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 21.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Margaret Ellis, age 61, in household of husband, Henry Ellis.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Peggy Ellis; born on 14 Feb 1819; died on 10 May 1882; buried in Ellis
Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV.


Joseph A. Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis.


Mary Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 21.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of Anderson J.


James Ramey

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 151.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 444.
First married Evaline Ellis, second Laura Hatfield.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Mathew Ramey.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 68.
Married Evaline Ellis on 1 Nov 1866, daughter of Henry and Peggy Ellis.
Second married Palestine Hatfield on 9 Jan 1890 with permission of George
Hatfield.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 29.
6. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Evaline Ramey died 25 Oct 1888 of consumption, age 46 yrs, 2 mons, and 25
days. Daughter of Henry Ellis. Husband was James Ramey.
7. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 245, Haga, page 72.
Edward Evertt Shannon, age 16, married Ellen Ramey, age 18, on 23 Jan 1890
at James Ramey's.
8. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 739.
Huff Creek Township, page 009.
Listed as James Ramey, age 35, head of household, a farmer.
9. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 211B;
Family #133/133.
Listed as James Ramey, age 55, as head of household.
10. 1910 Census, Williams Co, ND; Judson Township; taken on 24/25 May 1910; Page 194B;
Family #17/17
Listed as James Ramey; age 65; born in KY; married twice, last time for 20 yrs; farmer; head of
household.


Eveline Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis. Listed as Eline.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 29.
4. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Evaline Ramey died 25 Oct 1888 of consumption, age 46 yrs, 2 mons, and 25
days. Daughter of Henry Ellis. Husband was James Ramey.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 68.
James Ramey married Evaline Ellis on 1 Nov 1866.
6. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of Anderson J.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 739.
Huff Creek Township, page 009.
Listed as Eveline Ramey, age 40, in household of husband, James Ramey.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Avaline (sic Eveline); born on 21 Mar 1839; died 25 Oct 1888; buried in Swope
Farm Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.


Powell S. Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis. Listed as Powell.
3. Marriages of Wyoming...", Haga, Vol 1, page 33. Married firts Louisa Reed,
daughter of John and Nancy Reed on 20 Mar 1867; second married
Elizabeth Short, daughter of William and Sarah (____) Short on 17 Feb
1872.
4. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 108.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 18.
Louisa Reed first married Powell Ellis, son of Henry and Peggy Ellis, on 20
Mar 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV. Divorced. Married second William Murphy.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 20.
6. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan, Powell and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of
Anderson J.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as P.S. Ellis, age 33, head of household, a farmer.


Louisa Ruth Reed

1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 108.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 18.
First married Powell Ellis, son of Henry and Peggy Ellis, on 20 Mar 1867 in
Wyoming Co, WV. Divorced. Married second William Murphy.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 20.
Not listed here with husband and daughter.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 9, Family #64.
Listed here as Levicic Reed, age 26, as head of household.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 767, page 271.
Listed as Louisa Reed, age 6, born in VA in household of father, John W.
Reed.
5. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 108.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 18.
Listed as John W. Reed, age 56, born in VA, head of household.
Added Note by Evans: John Wesley Reed married Nancy Christian on 13 Jun 1830
in Tazewell Co, VA. Nancy Christian was daughter of Thomas Christian and
Louisa Harman per "Kentusky Genaealogist", query Vol 22, No 4.
Son, Mathias Reed, married Elizabeth Vance in 1861; killed in Civil War.
Daughter, Louisa Reed, married Powell Ellis on 20 Mar 1867 in Wyoming Co,
WV.
Per "Christian Family Chronicles", Vol 5, The Tazewell Co, VA, Christian
Family Settlement lists the following: John W. Reed married Nancy J.
Christian. She was born 3 Oct 1812; died 2 Dec 1887 at Avondale, McDowell Co,
WV. They were parents of 12 children: Jackson Reed married Charlotte Moran;
Nancy Jane Reed married Jesse Bean; John Lindsey Reed married Pricy (______);
Daniel Reed married Winnie Mullins; Wesley Reed married Mary Gibson; Mathias
Harman Reed; Thomas Mastin Christian Reed; Elias Friendly Reed; Levicy
(Louisa) Reed married (_________) Murphy; Henry James Hoover Reed: Amanuel
Reed married Robina Beavers on 17 Apr in Tazewell Co, VA.


Powell S. Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis. Listed as Powell.
3. Marriages of Wyoming...", Haga, Vol 1, page 33. Married firts Louisa Reed,
daughter of John and Nancy Reed on 20 Mar 1867; second married
Elizabeth Short, daughter of William and Sarah (____) Short on 17 Feb
1872.
4. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 108.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 18.
Louisa Reed first married Powell Ellis, son of Henry and Peggy Ellis, on 20
Mar 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV. Divorced. Married second William Murphy.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 20.
6. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan, Powell and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of
Anderson J.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as P.S. Ellis, age 33, head of household, a farmer.


Elizabeth Short

1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, William Short.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1855.
3. Marriages of Wyoming...", Haga, Vol 1, page 33. Powell Ellis married first
Louisa Reed, daughter of John and Nancy Reed on 20 Mar 1867; second married
Elizabeth Short, daughter of William and Sarah (____) Short on 17 Feb
1872.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Elizabeth Ellis, age 25, in household of husband, P.S. Ellis.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 2, Family #7.
Listed as Elizabeth Short, age 14, in household of father, William Short.
6. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 34.


Charles N. Ellis

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1873.
Charles N. Ellis was born on 8 Jun 1873 to Powell and Elizabeth Ellis.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Charles Ellis, age 7, in household of father, P.S. Ellis.


Edward Ellis

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Edward Ellis, age 5, in household of father, P.S. Ellis.


Robert Ellis

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1878.
Robert Ellis was born on 21 Mar 1878 to Powell S. and Elizabeth Ellis.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 713.
Huff Creek Township, page 006.
Listed as Robert Ellis, age 2, in household of father, P.S. Ellis.


Anderson Joseph Ellis

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 122.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 379.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Henry Ellis.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek Dist, Family 21.
5. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of Henry Ellis, written 19 Sep 1887, recorded 26 Sep 1889. Lists
daughters: Avaline (wife of James Ramey), Peggy (wife of William Gore),
Martha (wife of Noah Short), Mary (now deceased), Demarius (wife of Innman
Goldsmith); sons Evan, Powell and Anderson J.; grandson: Jody, son of
Anderson J.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Anderson Ellis, Jr, age 30, head of household, a farmer.
Wife, Polly Ann, age 33, and three children were listed here also.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #139.
Listed as Anderson Ellis, age 50, head of household.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Anderson J. Ellis; born on 18 May 1850; died on 25 Oct 1917; buried in
Ellis Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV.


Polly Ann

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 379.
Anderson J. Ellis, born 1850, was a wealthy land owner, farmer and stock
raiser. He served as Clerk/Deputy Clerk for the county beginning in Oct
1895.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Polly Ann Ellis, age 33, in household of husband, Anderson J.
Ellis.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #139.
Listed as Polly Ann Ellis, age 55, in household of husband, Anderson Ellis.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Polly Ann Ellis; born on 18 dec 1845; died on 27 May 1920; buried in Ellis
Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV.


Virginia Ellis

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as Virginia Ellis, age 5, in household of father, Anderson J.
Ellis.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #139.
Listed as Jennie Ellis, age 25, in household of father, Anderson Ellis.


George T. Ellis

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Haga, 1878.
George T. Ellis was born on 11 Sep 1878 to A.J. and Polly A. Ellis.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Huff Creek Township, page 007.
Listed as George T. Ellis, age 1, in household of father, Anderson J.
Ellis.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #139.
Listed as George Ellis, age 21, in household of father, Anderson Ellis.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
George T. Ellis; born on 23 Dec 1878 (conflicts with birth record); died on
1 Feb 1913; buried in Ellis Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV.


Unnamed Ellis

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Year 1880, transcribed by Paulina Haga.
Unnamed Female Ellis was born on 9 Oct 1880 to A.J. and Polly A. Ellis in Wyoming Co, WV.


Henry E. Ellis

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huffs Creek District, Family #139.
Listed as Henry Ellis, age 18, in household of father, Anderson Ellis.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Henry E. Ellis; born on 9 Oct 1881; died on 18 Oct 1948; buried
in Ellis Cemetery, Hanover, Wyoming Co, WV. Wife Maude (________); born on
27 Sep 1891; died on 10 Jan 1968; "Wife of Henry Ellis"; also buried here.


Gordon C. Lusk

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 123.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 393.
Married Cosbi Godfrey.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Head of household.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge, taken 8 Sep 1870, Family 15.
5. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Gordon Luck died 6 Oct 1888, of dropsy at age 63 yrs, 10 mons and 5 days.
Per Haga, listed in 1880 Census as G.C. Lusk, age 58, Cosbi G., age 55 and
Pearis, age 36.
Gordon was once a school teacher on Micajah.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 728.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as G.C. Lusk, age 58, head of household, a farmer.


Cosbi Godfrey

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 123.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 393.
Married Gordon C. Lusk.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of husband, Gordon C, Lusk.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge, taken 8 Sep 1870, Family 15.
5. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
Gordon Luck died 6 Oct 1888, of dropsy at age 63 yrs, 10 mons and 5 days.
Per Haga, listed in 1880 Census as G.C. Lusk, age 58, Cosbi G., age 55 and
Pearis, age 36.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 728.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Cosby G. Lusk, age 55, in household of husband, G.C. Lusk.


A. Pearis Lusk

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 123.
Listed as Dumb.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of father, Gordon C, Lusk.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge, taken 8 Sep 1870, Family 15.
Listed as unemployed, iodiotic.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 728.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Pearis Lusk, age 36, in household of father, G.C. Lusk.
5. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1883, Haga.
A. P. Lusk died 11 April 1883 at age 38 of fever, son of G.C. and Cosby Lusk.


Unnamed Lusk

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1854.
Female born unnamed.


H. P. Lusk

1. "Wyoming Co Deaths", Haga, 1859.
Son of Gordon and Cosbi Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1859); Page 6; Line 8; WV Archives Web Site.
H.P. Lusk; son of Gordon C and Cosby Lusk; died on 13 Oct 1859 in Wyoming Co, WV.


Absalom Godfrey

1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 110.
Father of Armor L. Godfrey, Sr.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 392.
Believed to be son of Thomas Godfrey.
Settled on Huff Creek in 1824.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Roger Neil Lester Article, page 134.
Absolom Godfrey married Mary Ellen Bailey.
4. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", CD #229, Family Tree Maker.
Absolum Godfrey married on 9 Jul 1811 Polley Bailey in Tazewell Co, VA.


Mary "Polly" Ellen Bailey

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 124.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 110.
Mother of Armor L. Godfrey, Sr.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 392.
Wife of Absalom Godfrey. She was from New River area now Mercer Co, WV.
Settled on Huff Creek in 1824.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Roger Neil Lester Article, page 134.
Absolom Godfrey married Mary Ellen Bailey.
5. "Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", CD #229, Family Tree Maker.
Absolum Godfrey married on 9 Jul 1811 Polley Bailey in Tazewell Co, VA.


James B. Godfrey

1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 392.
Son of Absalom and Mary Ellen Bailey Godfrey. Remained in Mercer Co, WV.


Blley? Godfrey

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 124.