1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; taken on 28 jun 1900; Page 254B; Image 31
of 68; Family #276/276.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 3; born in Mar 1897 in WV in household of father, William I. Davis.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 28; Family #154/155.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William I. Davis.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Keen; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and pricey (Lester) Horn.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Davis
Race: White
Age: 44
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1897
Birth Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Willard Hatfield
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Alta Davis
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Davis Self (Head)"
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as Lydia Horn; age 10; born in VA; in household of Arch Lester; with parents and siblings.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 Mar
1920; Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as Lydia M. Horn; age 19; born in VA; single; in household of father, William M. Horn.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bill Davis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1931
Birth Place: Taynesville (sic, Paynesville), West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Jun 2005
Father: John H Davis
Mother: Lydia M Horn
SSN: 232462473
Notes: 18 Nov 1983: Name listed as BILL DAVIS"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Farin Blankenship, age 1, born Feb 1898, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 162B;
Family #50/50.
Listed as W.F? Blankenship; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Mathias B.
Blankenship.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Sharp; 18 Aug 2014.
" Walter Tarvin Blankenship
Birth 8 Oct 1898
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Sep 1968 (aged 69)
Burial
Resurrection Cemetery
Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Sharp; 18 Aug 2014.
" Helen M Blankenship
Birth 1901
Death 1998 (aged 96–97)
Burial
Resurrection Cemetery
Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sharon Bowers Curry; 23 Sep 2012.
" Kennedy Hill Morton
Birth 1883
Death 20 Mar 1975 (aged 91–92)
Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Blacks Chapel Cemetery
Camden on Gauley, Webster County, West Virginia"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
73A, Family #6.
Listed as Cora Blankenship, age 10, born Oct 1889, in household of
father, Mathias Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 35; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Addair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Carne Ridge, WV; son of
Thomas and Evelyn; married on 6 Oct 1904 at Tyree Blankenship's house; Cora Blankenship; age 16;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Mathias and Louisa.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sharon Bowers Curry; 27 Jun 2012.
" Cora Bell Blankenship Morton
Birth 13 Oct 1888
English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1963 (aged 74)
Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Blacks Chapel Cemetery
Camden on Gauley, Webster County, West Virginia"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Ben Edward Click; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 20 Feb
1953 at War, WV; Mildred Keene; age 24; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV;
with consent of Lige and Mae Click, parents of Ben Edward Click.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 019072; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ben Edward Click; age 44; born 23 Jan 1933 at War, WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 504, War, WV; son of Lige and Mae (Kezee) Click; married on 31
May 1977 in Lebanon, VA; Mildred Keen; age 48; born in War, WV; divorced; this was her 2nd
marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at War, WV; daughter of Miles Harper and Martha Elizabeth
(Lester) Keen.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Aug 2018.
"Ben Edward Click
BIRTH 23 Jan 1933
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 8 Mar 1998 (aged 65)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191868241"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Lige Click (1905-Deceased) and May Cardwell-Click (1904-Deceased)."Brother of William Harve Click (1938-1960).
"Married to Mildred G. Keene-Click (1929-1995) on February 20, 1953 in War, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 67, Application Date: February 17, 1953). "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B,
Family #300.
Listed as Mildred Keene, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Miles H. Keene.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Ben Edward Click; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; married on 20 Feb
1953 at War, WV; Mildred Keene; age 24; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV;
with consent of Life and Mae Click, parents of Ben Edward Click.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 019072; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ben Edward Click; age 44; born 23 Jan 1933 at War, WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 504, War, WV; son of Lige and Mae (Kezee) Click; married on 31
May 1977 in Lebanon, VA; Mildred Keen; age 48; born in War, WV; divorced; this was her 2nd
marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at War, WV; daughter of Miles Harper and Martha Elizabeth
(Lester) Keen.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mildred Gray Click
[Mildred G Click]
[Mildred Gray Keene]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1929
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: Dec 1995
Father: Miles H Keene
Mother: Martha E Lester
SSN: 313602203
Notes: Mar 1969: Name listed as MILDRED GRAY CLICK;
26 Jan 1996: Name listed as MILDRED G CLICK
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mildred G. Click
SSN: 313-60-2203
Last Residence:
24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 Apr 1929
Died: Dec 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1969)"
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Aug 2018.
"Mildred G. Keene Click
BIRTH 2 Apr 1929
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 16 Dec 1995 (aged 66)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191868056"Addtional Information Posted:
"Married to Ben Edward Click (1933-1998) on February 20, 1953 in War, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 67, Application Date: February 17, 1953)."
1. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ralph “Speck” Riley, 71 of Bullcreek, WV departed this life Monday, March 23, 2020."Born February 17, 1949 at Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Harley and Virginia (Goff) Riley.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis Riley; his brother; Charles (Dave) Riley; and Grandson: Cody.
"Ralph was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, friends and family. He was a retired truck driver/mechanic, who loved spending time outdoors.
"Those left to cherish his memories are: his daughter: Patricia (William) Woosley of Spanishburg, WV; sons: Harley (Tabby) Riley of Bullcreek, WV and Timmy (Ginger) Riley of Panther, WV; his five wonderful grandsons: Joshua, Heath, Anthony, Alex (wife) Amber and baby Mason, Brandon (wife) Candace; his beautiful granddaughter: Cheyenne; special nieces: Tina and Candi; and a special nephew: Ross; a special aunt who loved him dearly: Hazel and her son Joshua; two special cousins that visited him often: Donnie and Ronnie. He also leaves behind a host of great nephews, nieces, and other dear relatives and friends.
"A private visitation will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel.
"Burial will follow at The Coleman Family Cemetery at Bull Creek, Mohawk, WV, with Rev. Willie Coleman officiating.
"He will be carried to his final resting place by his family and friends.
"He may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 268; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Edwqard Walters, Jr; age 20; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 4 Jun 1949 at Capels, WV; Ida Myrtle Bryant; age 16; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living in Hemphill, WV; with consent of Clyde Edward Walters, father of Clyde Edward Walters, Jr;
and J.F. Bryant, father of Ida Myrtle Bryant.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 268; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Edwqard Walters, Jr; age 20; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 4 Jun 1949 at Capels, WV; Ida Myrtle Bryant; age 16; born in Wise Co, VA; single;
living in Hemphill, WV; with consent of Clyde Edward Walters, father of Clyde Edward Walters, Jr;
and J.F. Bryant, father of Ida Myrtle Bryant.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4690; WV Archives Web Site.
Baby Girl Walters; born and died 3 Apr 1955 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
premature; parents Clyde and Ida Walters; buried 4 Apr 1955 in Family Cemetery.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Hannibal Dotson; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 14 Dec 1945 at
Panther, WV; Alafair Coleman; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV;
with consent of Ida Coleman, mother of Alafair Coleman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Hannibal Dotson; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 14 Dec 1945 at
Panther, WV; Alafair Coleman; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV;
with consent of Ida Coleman, mother of Alafair Coleman.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jinks Dotson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1947
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia [Mohawk, West Virginia]
Death Date: 9 Aug 2001
SSN: 234748492
Notes: Dec 1963: Name listed as JINKS DOTSON"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jinks Dotson
Social Security Number: 234-74-8492
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1947
Issue Year: 1963
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24870, Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 9 Aug 2001"