McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


David Alvin Cooper

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-062667; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Alvin Cooper; age 23; born 11 Oct 1961 in WV; this was his first marriage; 10th grade education;
living at English, WV; son of Otis and Bessie Marie (Brewster) Cooper; married on 19 dec 1984 at Grundy,
VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 24; born 23 Feb 1960 in WV; this was her first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Charles Edward and Lona Zell (Christian) Baker.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name David A Cooper
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Squire, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Oct 1961
Address Squire, West Virginia 24884
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Record Number 369534215"


Anna Marie Baker

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-062667; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Alvin Cooper; age 23; born 11 Oct 1961 in WV; this was his first marriage; 10th grade education;
living at English, WV; son of Otis and Bessie Marie (Brewster) Cooper; married on 19 dec 1984 at Grundy,
VA; Anna Marie Baker; age 24; born 23 Feb 1960 in WV; this was her first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Charles Edward and Lona Zell (Christian) Baker.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" ​Anna Marie Cooper, 55, of Bartley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

​"Anna was born February 23, 1960 in Welch and was the daughter of the late Charles and Lona Baker. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, and she was of the Pentecostal faith.

​"She was a devoted and loving wife to her precious husband of 31 years, David A. Cooper of Bartley. She is also survived by a brother, Roger L. Baker, and a sister Ada M. Woody and husband Victor G. Woody all of Bartley; and a special mother-in-law, Bessie Cooper of English; and a very special nurse, Selena Blevins.

"Anna was very creative, she loved doing crafts, making jewelry and collecting dolls. She also loved and had a special place in her heart for her little Yorkie “Pierre”.

​"Funeral service will be conducted Monday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at the Jesus Only Church at Bartley with Rev. Jesse Estep and Rev. Victor Woody officiating. Burial will follow in the Noah Mullins Cemetery, Paynesville...."


James A. "Pete" Lawson Jr

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jackie Lawson
Also Known As James Lawson
2nd Also Known As Name James A Lawson
3rd Also Known As Name James A Lawson Jr
Residence Date 01 Apr 2000-20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1956
Address Charleston, West Virginia 25311
Address Date 01 Apr 2000-20 Oct 2006
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25306
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-17 Jul 2001
3rd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25312
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1987-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Amanda Renee Lawson, Jacqueline Lawson, Or James A Lawson
Record Number 171953620"


Bryon Dave Farley

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage license #69 001989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Byron David Farley; age 30; born 6 Jan 1939 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; this was his 1st
marriage; living at 1025 Poplar St, Mullens, WV; son of Lloyd Henry and Essie Belle (Reid) Farley;
married on 13 Jan 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Drema Faye Craft, maiden name Garretson; age 21; born
4 Aug 1949 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at General
Delivery, Stephenson, WV; daughter of Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret (Daniels) Garretson.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name David Farley
Also Known As B Farley
2nd Also Known As Name Byron David Farley
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Mullens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 06 Jan 1939
Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
Address Date 15 Nov 2007-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Corinne, West Virginia 25826
2nd Address Date 19 Jul 2001
3rd Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives David Ray Farley, Drema Farley, Tonya Michelle Farley
Record Number 173324125"
3. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Byron David “Dave” Farley, 79, of Mullens passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.

"Born January 6, 1939 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Lloyd Henry and Essie Belle (Reid) Farley.

"Dave was a former Hostler on the Railroad, member of the Mullens Moose Lodge #750, and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. In his leisure he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and was an avid sports fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Cleveland Browns, and the LA Dodgers.

"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Farley.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Drema Farley; two daughters, Joi Adkins and her husband, Damon and Kim Bonds and longtime companion, Winston Smith, II; one son, David Farley and his wife, Tonya; six grandchildren, Tyler and Derek Farley, Zach Foster, Samantha Adkins, Emma Adkins, and Josh Bonds; one sister, Joyce Scott; and one brother, Lloyd “Sonny” Farley, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn.

"Services will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with John Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton...."


Drema Faye Garretson

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage license #69 001989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Byron David Farley; age 30; born 6 Jan 1939 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; this was his 1st
marriage; living at 1025 Poplar St, Mullens, WV; son of Lloyd Henry and Essie Belle (Reid) Farley;
married on 13 Jan 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Drema Faye Craft, maiden name Garretson; age 21; born
4 Aug 1949 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at General
Delivery, Stephenson, WV; daughter of Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret (Daniels) Garretson.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.;
"Name Drema Farley
Residence Date 01 Jan 1996-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Mullens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Aug 1949
Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
Possible Relatives Byron David Farley
Record Number 559718617"


Vada Jeanette Whitson

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Lawson; age 25; born in Herndon, WV; divorced; son of James C. and Chloe Lawson;
married on 17 Sep 1955 at Corinne, WV; Jeanette Whitson; age 16; born in Asco, WV; single;
living at Corinne, WV; daughter of Frank and Dora Whitosn.


James A. Lawson Sr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 133B;
Family#445.
Listed as James A. Lawson; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James C. Lawson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Lawson; age 21; born in Herndon, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of James C. and
Cloay Lawson; married on 18 Aug 1951 at Mullens, WV; Betty Lawson; age 17; born in Caratta, WV;
single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Victor and Syble Lawson.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Lawson; age 25; born in Herndon, WV; divorced; son of James C. and Chloe Lawson;
married on 17 Sep 1955 at Corinne, WV; Jeanette Whitson; age 16; born in Asco, WV; single;
living at Corinne, WV; daughter of Frank and Dora Whitosn.


Betty Lawson

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Lawson; age 21; born in Herndon, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of James C. and
Cloay Lawson; married on 18 Aug 1951 at Mullens, WV; Betty Lawson; age 17; born in Caratta, WV;
single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Victor and Syble Lawson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Goad; age 24; born and living in Mullens, WV; single; son of Ellis and Nancy; married on
31 Mar 1956 at Itmann, WV; Betty Lawson; age 22; born in Caretta, WV; divorced; living at Itmann, WV;
daughter of Victor and Syble Lawson.


Drema Faye Garretson

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage license #69 001989; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Byron David Farley; age 30; born 6 Jan 1939 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; this was his 1st
marriage; living at 1025 Poplar St, Mullens, WV; son of Lloyd Henry and Essie Belle (Reid) Farley;
married on 13 Jan 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Drema Faye Craft, maiden name Garretson; age 21; born
4 Aug 1949 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at General
Delivery, Stephenson, WV; daughter of Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret (Daniels) Garretson.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.;
"Name Drema Farley
Residence Date 01 Jan 1996-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Mullens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Aug 1949
Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
Possible Relatives Byron David Farley
Record Number 559718617"


Jacob W. Meadows

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1914); Page 77; Line #41; WV Archives Web Site.
Jacob W. Meadows; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Springton, WV; married on 6 Nov
1914 in Mercer Co, WV; Cora Lee jennings; age 16; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at
Springton, WV.


Cora Lee Jennings

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1914); Page 77; Line #41; WV Archives Web Site.
Jacob W. Meadows; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Springton, WV; married on 6 Nov
1914 in Mercer Co, WV; Cora Lee jennings; age 16; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at
Springton, WV.