McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Tony Michael Andrego

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Andrego; age 24; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 28 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV;
Lake Plymale; age 26; born at Twin Branch; WV; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Andrego; age 27; born and living at Gary, WV; divorced; married on 1 Jun 1951 at Welch, WV;
Kathleen Brown; age 23; born in Superior; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tony Michael Andrigo
[Tony M Andrigo]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1924
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Mar 1989
Father: Andy J Andrigo
Mother: Theresa H Krupchick
SSN: 236260138
Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as TONY MICHAEL ANDRIGO;
10 Apr 1989: Name listed as TONY M ANDRIGO"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tony Andrigo
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1925
Death Date: 30 Mar 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 236260138
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Aug 1942
Release Date 1: 7 Dec 1945"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tony M. Andrigo
SSN: 236-26-0138
Last Residence:
92683 Westminster, Orange, California, USA
BORN: 5 Feb 1925
Died: 30 Mar 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. California, Death Index, 1940-1997; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tony Michael Andrigo
Social Security #: 236260138
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1925
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Mar 1989
Death Place: Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Tessie"


Kathleen Brown

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Tony Andrego; age 27; born and living at Gary, WV; divorced; married on 1 Jun 1951 at Welch, WV;
Kathleen Brown; age 23; born in Superior; divorced; living at Welch, WV.


Olynthus M, Council

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37585; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Olynthus m. Council; age 51; born in Suffolk, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; machinst; living
at Portsmouth, VA; son of O.M. and Sadie (Saunders) Council; married on 9 Nov 1963 in Lebanon,
VA; Mary Basso; age 35; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; hospital clerk; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Roger and Louisa (Mazzocco) Basso.


Mary Basso

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Mary Basso; age 2 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Ruggero Basso.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Vojin R. Djukovich; age 24; born in Chuhi-Do, Yugoslavia; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
18 Apr 1953 at Welch, WV; Mary Basso; age 25; born in War, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37585; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Olynthus m. Council; age 51; born in Suffolk, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; machinst; living
at Portsmouth, VA; son of O.M. and Sadie (Saunders) Council; married on 9 Nov 1963 in Lebanon,
VA; Mary Basso; age 35; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; hospital clerk; living at
Welch, WV; daughter of Roger and Louisa (Mazzocco) Basso.
4. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Basso went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday afternoon, August 2, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI.
"She was born January 28, 1928 in War, WV. She lived in Welch until she moved to Portage, MI to live with her niece Mary Louise and her nephew Patrick on West Lake.
"Mary graduated from Welch High School in 1945. She worked at several businesses and then worked at Stevens Clinic Hospital for 26 years as the admitting clerk. While there she received the Employee of the Year Award given by the Welch Chamber of Commerce in 1983. In 1988 she received the Employee of the Month Award from Stevens Clinic Hospital.
"Mary was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Louise (Ruggero and Luigia) Basso; five brothers, Joe, John, Leno, Louis and Nick; and her only sister Irma Basso Caporal.
"She is survived by her sister-in-law Lillian Kim Basso, and several other nieces and nephews. She also left behind her two “fur-babies” (cats!), Suni who loved to sit on her lap, and Toni.
"A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted Wednesday, August 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. (Tony) Luis Anthony Lacson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell...."


Walter Frances Riley

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Mellisa J.; 5 feb 2010.
" Walter F. Riley
Birth 25 Feb 1910
Death 5 Jun 1985 (aged 75)
Burial
Flohrs Lutheran Church Cemetery
McKnightstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania"

Additional Information Posted:
"Walter F. Riley Sr. 75, 402 Hanover St., Gettysburg, died Saturday evening at The Gettysburg Hospital. He was born in Smithsburg. Md., son of the late Simon and Emma Walter Riley. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. An employee of the Hoke-Wood Furniture Company in Thurmont. Md.. for a number of years, he retired in 1975. He had also been employed at the Gettysburg Furniture Company. He was a veteran of World War II. serving with the U.S. Army. He belonged to the Gettysburg Eagles.

He is survived by his wife. Pauline Shultz Riley; four children. Barbara J. Andrews. Hunterstown-Hamptor, Road. Gettysburg: Walter F. Riley Jr.. 402 Hanover St.. Gettysburg; Sandra A. Davis. Waynesboro; and Donna M. Yohe. Reading; 10 grandchildren: one great-grandson; four sisters. Helen Hamilton. Mount Holly; and Pearl Sanders. Ruth Brady, and Mary Althoff. all of Gettysburg; two brothers. Ralph Riley and Merle Riley. both of Gettysburg: and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with the Rev. Kenneth F Lawrence officiating Interment will be in Flohr's Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 p.m until time of service.


Pauline M. Shultz

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by just another taphophile; 17 Oct 2005.
" Pauline M. Shultz Riley
Birth 4 May 1922
Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 14 Oct 2005 (aged 83)
Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Flohrs Lutheran Church Cemetery
McKnightstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania"

Additional Information Posted:
"Pauline M. Riley, of Waynesboro, entered into Heavenly slumber October 14, in Waynesboro.

"She was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Annie (Schuler) Shultz.

"Mrs. Riley was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg.

"She was the wife of the late Walter F. Riley, Sr., who departed this life April 6, 1985, is survived by a daughter, Sandra A. Davis, of Waynesboro; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marian Gastley, of Gettysburg, Sylvia Dick, of Biglerville, and Martha Crouse, of Baltimore.

"She was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Andrews and Donna Yohe, and a son, Walter F. Riley, Jr."


Lawrence Goad

1. 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.


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.


Ruggero "Roger" Basso

1. West Virginia, Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Ancestry.com Web Site linked to LDS Web Site.
"USA Declarantion of Intention"; No 1681; McDowell Co, WV.
Roger Basso; age 46; born 19 May 1879 in Aviano, Italy; stonemason; 5' 2" tall; 140 lbs; dark hair;
brown eyes; living at Elbert, WV; arrived in US 13 Aug 1920 in New York, NY; name, Ruggerp Basso;
abord SS Rochambeau; witnessed by Vincenzo Ricci and Pasquali Marinari; signed 19 Nov 1929 at
Welch, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Roger Basso; age 50; born in Italy; married at 28; manager of bakery store; head of
household.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger Basso
Birth Date: 19 May 1879
Birth Place: Italy
Claim Date: 12 Feb 1946
SSN: 232128745
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as ROGER BASSO"
4. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger Basso
Death Date: 6 Apr 1948
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Father Name: Nicola Basso
Mother Name: Mariea Basso
Spouse Name: Louise Mazzoco Basso"


Luigia "Louisa" Mazzocco

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Louisa Basso; age 42; born in Italy; married at 20; in household of husband, Ruggero
Basso.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 011978; WV Archives Website.
Louise Basso; age 84; born 19 Jan 1887 in Italy; widow; housewife; living at 68 Court St, Welch, WV;
daughter of Sabastiano and Rosa (Ufrasia) Mazzocco; died 6 Aug 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
due to septicemia caused by acidosis from diabetes mellitus; buried 9 Aug 1971 in woodlawn
Memorial Park, Bleuwell, WV; informant, Mary Basso, Welch, WV.


Joseph "Joe" Basso

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Joe Basso; age 21; born in Italy; single; truck driver for bakery; in household of father,
Ruggero Basso.


Richard John Basso

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as John Basso; age 20; born in Italy; single; baker for bakery; in household of father,
Ruggero Basso.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Richard John Basso
Race: White
Age: 30
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Italy
Birth Date: 1 Jan 1910
Residence Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Carter Coal Company
Weight: 164
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Roger Basso
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Richard John Basso Self (Head)
Roger Basso Father"


Nicholas "Nick" Basso

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Nick Basso; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Ruggero Basso.


Louis Basso

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War;Main Street; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 8B;
Family #149/159.
Listed as Louie Basso; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Ruggero Basso.


James Henry Blankenship

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 271A, Family #566.
Listed as James H. Blankenship, age 11, born in Jan 1889 in WV, in household of father, William F.
Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 371; WV Archives Web Site.
James H. Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son
of William and Jenety; married on 28 Mar 1910 at Paynesville, WV; Peggy Meadows; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Flisty.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as James H. Blankenship; age 30; brn in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Family #7/7.
Listed as James H. Blankenship; age 42; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-370; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Henry Blankenship; age 54; born 22 Jan 188 in Panther, WV; unemployed; living at Panther,
WV; person who will always know address, Peggy Blankenship, Panther, WV; 6'2" tall; 194 lbs; blue
eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
6. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Blankenship
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 9 Dec 1965
Death Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia
Death Age: 77
Occupation: Logger
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William Blankenship
Mother Name: Genette Roberts
FHL Film Number: 559886"


Helen Catherine Lester

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 007429; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wayne Matney; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner; living in
Panther, WV; son of John and Lilah (Justice) Matney; married on 6 Mar 1967 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Helen Blankenship; maiden name, Lester; age 39; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of James and Mary (Meadows) Lester.


Ronald Alston

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ronald Alston
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 34
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Feb 1980
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Allen Phillip Alston
Mother: Mattie Belle Cleague
Spouse: Wilma Jean Padgett "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ronald Alston
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1945
Birth Place: Capels McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1985
SSN: 236706658
Notes: Oct 1962: Name listed as RONALD ALSTON"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ronald Alston
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1945
Death Date: 31 May 1985
Cause of Death: Other
SSN: 236706658
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 23 Sep 1968
Release Date 1: 2 Oct 1974"


Wilma Jean Padgett

1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilma Jean Padgett
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 37
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Feb 1980
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Woodrow Padgett
Mother: Helen Gertrude Baylor
Spouse: Ronald Alston "
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilma Jean Padgett
Gender: Female
Residence Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA
Death Date: 5 Nov 2012
Obituary Date: 15 Nov 2012
Newspaper Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA"