1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harry M. Kendrick"; Article;
Page 185; submitted by Harry M. Kendrick Jr, Box 131, Raysal, WV 24879.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 041058; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clifford Lee Kendrick; age 19; born 21 May 1952 in WV; single; this was his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 48, Raysal, WV; son of Harry Morier and Stella Mae (Underwood) Kendrick;
married on 9 Oct 1971 at Grundy, VA; Linda Gail Fugate; age 16; born 1 Jun 1955 in KY; single; this
was her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 71, Raysal, WV; daughter of Cooridge and
Ruby Ellen (Rutter) Fugate.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Clifford L Kendrick
Also Known As Clifford L Kendricks
Residence Date 08 Dec 2003
Residence Place Raysal, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 May 1952
Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
Address Date 08 Dec 2003
2nd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Date 13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Linda Gail Kendrick
Record Number 171356977"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 041058; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clifford Lee Kendrick; age 19; born 21 May 1952 in WV; single; this was his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 48, Raysal, WV; son of Harry Morier and Stella Mae (Underwood) Kendrick;
married on 9 Oct 1971 at Grundy, VA; Linda Gail Fugate; age 16; born 1 Jun 1955 in KY; single; this
was her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 71, Raysal, WV; daughter of Cooridge and
Ruby Ellen (Rutter) Fugate.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Gail Kendrick, 63, of Raysal, WV, was granted her angel wings July 26, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN, following a long illness."Linda was born June 1, 1955, in Hazard, KY, a daughter of Coolidge Fugate and the late Ruby Ellen Rutter Fugate. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother. Linda’s favorite place to spend time was at South Holston Lake were she could fish the day away and make memories with her family. Linda loved the Lord and one of her favorite Bible verses was Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
"In addition to her mother Ruby, Linda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elijah and Eva Fugate; maternal grandparents, Jim and Frankie Rutter; and one brother, Timothy Lee Fugate.
"Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Clifford Lee Kendrick of Raysal; her father, Coolidge Fugate of Raysal; three sons, and one daughter, Marcus (Leanne) Kendrick of Bradshaw, Jason (Diana) Kendrick of Richlands, VA, Shannon (Janelle) Kendrick of Raysal and Tiffany Kendrick of Raysal; three grandsons, Jason E. M. Kendrick, Jacob Kendrick, and Christopher Kendrick; one sister, Sharon Sue Sloan of Kentucky; one brother, Jimmy Wayne Fugate of Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose and Reverend John Rowe officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo. Burial will follow in the Rowe Cemetery at the head of Oozley near Paynesville..."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 88B, Family 31.
Listed as J.H. Mullins, age 16, born in 1884, in household of step-father, Daniel L. Cox.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
John H. Mullins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Welch, WV; son of
Crockett and Christina; married on 26 Jun 1904 at Spice Creek, WV; Belle Robinson; age 22;
born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Thomas and Annie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
John H. Mullins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Welch, WV; son of
Crockett and Christina; married on 26 Jun 1904 at Spice Creek, WV; Belle Robinson; age 22;
born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Thomas and Annie.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #29966; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth Earl Roberts; age 25; born in Norton, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; discharged
from Army; living at Norton, VA; son of Matthew and Sarah (Maggared) Roberts; married on 7 Nov
1945 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ellie May Shearl; age 24; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Tazewell, VA; daughter of Ora and Lissie (Crigger) Shearl.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Yellow011; 18 Apr 2011.
" Kenneth Earl Roberts
Birth 22 Apr 1920
Norton, Norton City, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Mar 1977 (aged 56)
Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee""SSGT US Army WW II"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 238A;
Image 15 of 35; Family #118/118.
Listed as Ella B. Shearl; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Ora S. Shearl.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #29966; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth Earl Roberts; age 25; born in Norton, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; discharged
from Army; living at Norton, VA; son of Matthew and Sarah (Maggared) Roberts; married on 7 Nov
1945 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ellie May Shearl; age 24; born in War, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at Tazewell, VA; daughter of Ora and Lissie (Crigger) Shearl.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mitch Dingus; 31 Mar 2011.
" Ellie Mae Shearl Dingus
Birth 21 May 1921
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Mar 2011 (aged 89)
Burial Cumberland Memorial Gardens
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 67698515"Additional Information Posted:
"SPRING LAKE - Ms. Ellie Shearl Dingus, 89, of Spring Lake, died Monday, March 28, 2011. Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday in Adcock Funeral Home & Crematory chapel in Spring Lake. Burial in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survived by: Son, David; daughter, Sandra White; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4539; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ted Crabtree; age 34; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced, coal miner; living in Tazewell, VA; son of
Noah and Alta (Bales) Crabtree; married on 17 Feb 1945 in Tazewell, VA; Blanch Shearl; age 25;
born in War, WV; single; living in Tazewell, VA; daughter of Ora and Lizzie (Crigger) Shearl.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by DMLeForce; 22 Jul 2010.
" Theodore Roosevelt “Ted” Crabtree
Birth 25 Apr 1911
Death 1 Feb 1980 (aged 68)
Burial Crabtree Cemetery
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 55273289"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 238A;
Image 15 of 35; Family #118/118.
Listed as Blache L. Shearl; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Ora S. Shearl.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4539; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ted Crabtree; age 34; born in Russell Co, VA; divorced, coal miner; living in Tazewell, VA; son of
Noah and Alta (Bales) Crabtree; married on 17 Feb 1945 in Tazewell, VA; Blanch Shearl; age 25;
born in War, WV; single; living in Tazewell, VA; daughter of Ora and Lizzie (Crigger) Shearl.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Blanche Leeoney Shearl [Blanche Sheari Crabtree] [Blanch Crabtree]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 23 Aug 1919
Birth Place War McDowell, West Virginia [Yukon McDowe??, West Virginia]
Death Date Jan 1995
Father Ora Shearl
Mother Melisa Crigger
SSN 227222109
Notes Apr 1942: Name listed as BLANCHE LEEONEY SHEARL;
Jul 1960: Name listed as BLANCHE SHEARI CRABTREE;
31 Jan 1995: Name listed as BLANCH L CRABTREE"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by C.J.; 13 Jan 2017.
" Blanche Leona Sheral Crabtree
Birth 23 Aug 1919
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Jan 1995 (aged 75)
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Taylorsville City Cemetery
Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 175296396"
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Thomas G. Pennington; age 7; born in Mar 1893 in WV; in household of father,
Thomas J. Pennington.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as Couch Pennington; age 17; born in WV; coal miner; in household of father, Thomas J.
Pennington.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page 197A
Image 5 of 16; Family #42/42.
Listed as GoochePennington; age 25; born in WV; single; coal mine laborer; in household of
father, Thomas J.Pennington.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas G. Pennington; age 65; born 27 Mar 1893 in Mercer Co, WV; living at Ghent, WV; son of
Thomas and Melinda Pennington; married on 7 Jun 1958 in Sophia, WV; Sylvia Richmond; age 51;
born 18 Jan 1907 in Pinoche, WV; living at Ghent, WV; daughter of Green and Cindy Richmond.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas G. Pennington; age 65; born 27 Mar 1893 in Mercer Co, WV; living at Ghent, WV; son of
Thomas and Melinda Pennington; married on 7 Jun 1958 in Sophia, WV; Sylvia Richmond; age 51;
born 18 Jan 1907 in Pinoche, WV; living at Ghent, WV; daughter of Green and Cindy Richmond.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1864); Page 12; Line #8; WV Archives Website,
Robert Workman; age 22 yrs, 10 mons, 5 days; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; farmer;
son of Robert and Dolly Workman; married on 25 Dec 1864 in Mercer Co, WV; Ludema J. Surface;
age 17 yrs, 7 mons, 5 days; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of George W. and
Sarah Surface.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1864); Page 12; Line #8; WV Archives Website,
Robert Workman; age 22 yrs, 10 mons, 5 days; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; farmer;
son of Robert and Dolly Workman; married on 25 Dec 1864 in Mercer Co, WV; Ludema J. Surface;
age 17 yrs, 7 mons, 5 days; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of George W. and
Sarah Surface.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1887); Page 47; Line #40; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas J. Pennington; age 21; single;; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; farmer; son of Gordon E.
and Julia; married on 24 Dec 1887 in Mercer Co, WV; Malinda Workman; age 18; born and living
in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of Robert and Jane.
2. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Thomas J. Pennington; age 34; born in Mar 1866 in WV; married 12 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as T.J. Pennington; age 45; born in WV; married once for 20 yrs; coal miner; head of
household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page 197A
Image 5 of 16; Family #42/42.
Listed as Thomas Pennington; age 44; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 234A;
Image 7 of 35; Family #49/49.
Listed as Thomas J. Pennington, age 65; born in WV; married at 21; tipple man in coal mine; head
of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #3035; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Jackson Pennington; age 75 yrs, 9 mons, 26 days; born 31 Mar 1865 in Mercer Co, WV;
widowed; husband of Malinda Workman; miner; living at Stephenson, WV; son of Gorden and
____ (Belcher) Pennington; died 26 Jan 1941 at Stephenson, WV; due to congestive heart failure;
buried 28 Jan 1941 at Premier, WV; informant, Thomas G. Pennington, Stephenson, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria-Taylor-True; 10 Jul 2014.
" Thomas Jackson Pennington
Birth 31 Mar 1865
West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jan 1941 (aged 75)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Premier Cemetery
Premier, McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1887); Page 47; Line #40; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas J. Pennington; age 21; single;; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; farmer; son of Gordon E.
and Julia; married on 24 Dec 1887 in Mercer Co, WV; Malinda Workman; age 18; born and living
in Mercer Co, WV; daughter of Robert and Jane.
2. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Malinda M. Pennington; age 30; born in Dec 1869 in WV; married 12 yrs; in household
of husband, Thomas J. Pennington.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as Malinda Pennington; age 40; born in WV; married once for 20 yrs; 9 children, 8 living; in
household of husband, Thomas J. Pennington.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page 197A
Image 5 of 16; Family #42/42.
Listed as Madline Pennington; age 48; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Thomas J.
Pennington.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 234A;
Image 7 of 35; Family #49/49.
Listed as Martillia M. Pennington, age 60; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband,
Thomas J. Pennington.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8443; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Malinda Pennington; age 65 yrs, 5 mons, 28 days; born in Mercer Co, WV; married; wife of
T.J. Pennington; living at Premier, WV; daughter of Robert and Jane (Surface) Workman; died
15 Jun 1935 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to fractured skull; accident at Premier, WV; on 10
Jun 1935, fell from porch into a pile of rocks; buried 17 Jun 1935 at Premier, WV; informant, T.J.
Pennington, Premier, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Luther C. Pennington; age 4; born in Jan 1896 in WV; in household of father,
Thomas J. Pennington.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as Luther Pennington; age 14; born in WV; mine trapper; in household of father, Thomas J.
Pennington.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page 197A
Image 5 of 16; Family #42/42.
Listed as Luther E. Pennington; age 23; born in WV; single; coal mine laborer; in household of
father, Thomas J.Pennington.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 234A;
Image 7 of 35; Family #49/49.
Listed as Gunter E. Pennington, age 32; born in WV; married at 22; brakeman in coal mine; in
household of father, Thomas J. Pennington.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Mary J. Pennington; age 1 mon; born in Apr 1900 in WV; in household of father,
Thomas J. Pennington.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as Mary J. Pennington; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J. Pennington.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 23 Jun 1900; Page 199A; Image 19 of 54;
Family #243/245.
Listed as Sarah E. Pennington; age 1 mon; born in Apr 1900 in WV; in household of father,
Thomas J. Pennington.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 207B; Image 28
of 33; Family #432/463.
Listed as Gertrude Pennington; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J. Pennington.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page 197A
Image 5 of 16; Family #42/42.
Listed as Paggie Pennington; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J.Pennington.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1855); Page 1; Line #43; WV Archives Website.
Gordon Pennington; age 22; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
James Pennington and Dancy Wattle; married on 10 jan 1855 in Mercer Co, WV; Julia Belcher; age
21; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of Lewis and Rebecca Belcher.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria-Taylor-True; 31 Mat 2015.
" Gordon Elliott Pennington
Birth 7 Jul 1831
Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Apr 1914 (aged 82)
Oakvale, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oakvale Cemetery
Oakvale, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1855); Page 1; Line #43; WV Archives Website.
Gordon Pennington; age 22; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mercer Co, WV; son of
James Pennington and Dancy Wattle; married on 10 jan 1855 in Mercer Co, WV; Julia Belcher; age
21; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of Lewis and Rebecca Belcher.