1. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nicatie Lester
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1889
Birth Place: Wyoming Co , West Virginia
Birth County: Wyoming
Father: Willie Lester
Mother: Rebecca Lester
FHL Film Number: 597575"
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, GEDCOM File; submitted by Dan Betts,
danbetts@home.com
Nicotie Jane Lester; born in 1889, daughter of William and Rebecca England
Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huffs Creek Township, Family #70.
Listed as Nicati J. Lester, age 11, born in 1888 in WV, in household of
father, William Lester.
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestery,com Web Site.
"Name: Nicotie Jane Williams
Maiden Name: Lester
Birth Date: 1888
Death Date: 1972
Cemetery: Klickitat Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Children: Horace E. Williams
Harold Williams
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Harold Williams
BIRTH 10 Apr 1926
Watts, Adair County, Oklahoma, USA
DEATH 30 Nov 2007 (aged 81)
BURIAL
Klickitat Cemetery
Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington"
Obit Posted:
"Harold (Beef/Bob) Williams went home to be with his Savior on Friday, Nov, 30, 2007. He loved his God, family, community, and country. Born in Watts, OK, on April 10, 1926, his family followed other family members to Ajlune, WA, when he was a toddler."The only time he lived away from Lewis County was during Army training in Kansas, Texas, and Georgia, and when he served in Northern Italy during World War II. Once he returned home after the war, he vowed to never leave again.
"He served his community in a variety of capacities including two terms on the Mossyrock City Council and one term as mayor, which was shortened because of health problems. He was a founding member of the Mossyrock Search and Rescue, the first such unit in the state of Washington, and was a member of the Mossyrock Fire Department and Aide Crew. He also spent time as an auxiliary deputy with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and for the City of Mossyrock.
"He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher in both the Mossyrock Community Church and the Richland Valley Church in Ajlune; he served for a short time as a lay minister for the Ajlune congregation. He also was well known for his musical talents, often singing in church and at funeral services and performing with a local country-western band. When his health forced him to retire from his business, he designed and built stringed instruments.
"Another of his loves was sports. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He had a scholarship to Washington State University and also was scheduled for tryout with a major league baseball scout when World War II interrupted his plans.
"While in the Army he played football, and when he returned from the war, he played semi-pro baseball for the local team, the Outlaws.
"He also loved young people and was active for several years in the Lewis County Youth Christian Crusade and enjoyed serving with Evelyn as a chaperone for the Mossyrock High School band and cheerleading staff at the state basketball tournaments.
"As a local business man, he built or remodeled a number of local houses and buildings (including the recently demolished school grandstand), and he built pickup canopies, campers, and recreation vehicles for a number of local residents, as well as providing service for RVs and snowmobiles for several years.
"He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn, his daughter Wendy Williams, and son and daughter-in-law Shon and Denise Williams, all of Mossyrock; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Judi Williams, Vader; and a daughter and son-in-law Breta and Nathan Faussett, Lacey.
He had seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. They include Nicotie and John Botthoff and their children Alena, Isaiah, and Aanya of Raymond, Minnesota; Trissa and Scott Armstrong and their son Scotty of Colville, Washington; Shane and Nathalie Williams and their son Sebastian of Sacramento, California; Sasha and Jim Barbour of Colorado; Tyler Williams of Winlock, Erin Williams of Vader, and William Faussett of Lacey."He considered Cecil and Eva Christian a brother and sister, although not by birth. He had several of what he called "adapted" children including Brock Sharo, Mossyrock; Jerry Rader and Russell Larson, Winlock; Lisa and Madeline Nixon, Salkum; and the "girls" at Liberty--Lindsay Dunlap, Tiffany Poe, Tarah Royle, and Cara Reed.
"He also had several brothers- and sisters-in-law, Donald Robison of Mossyrock; Leonard and Shirley Robison and Dorothy and Larry Hayden, all of Tacoma; Mary and Ted Blattenbauer of Kent; and Marjorie Robison of Seattle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
"He was preceded in death by his father Elbert (Zeke) Williams, his mother Nicotie (Lester) Williams, his sister Loretta Smith, his brother Horace (H.E.) Williams and his wife Della, a daughter Candice, a nephew Johann Williams, and a sister- and brother-in-law Eleanor and Gerald Taylor.
"Services, under the direction of Brown Mortuary, will be held at the Mossyrock Community Church on Friday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m., with interment to follow at Klickitat Cemetery. There will be a potluck dinner in the church basement following the services for anyone who wishes to attend.
"In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Mossyrock Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 438, Mossyrock, WA 98564 or to the Mossyrock Search and Rescue at P.O. Box 525, Mossyrock, WA 98564.
"Published in The Chronicle on 12/6/2007."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Alvin I Bishop
Also Known As Alvin Leanord Bishop
Residence Date 29 Mar 2005
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Dec 1950
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 29 Mar 2005
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996-29 Mar 2005
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-01 Jul 1996
Possible Relatives Leona G Bishop, Or Leona Bishop
Record Number 171289022"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leona Morgan Bishop, 64, of Indian Creek, WV passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Bowers Hospice
House, Beckley, WV after an extremely courageous fight against cancer. She was born on December 6, 1952
in Coal Mountain, WV a daughter of the late Jackie Jean and Thelma Harper Morgan. Leona attended the
Brenton Baptist Church. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for almost 24 years. She loved and
cherished all of her clients dearly. Leona enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson with her husband and friends
more than anything. She was also an avid dirt track fan and Gentry's number one fan. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by two infant brothers; sister-in-law Irene Morgan; father-in-law Harless
Bishop; and brother-in-law Eugene Bishop. Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years Alvin Bishop; a
daughter Kelli and her husband Gentry Cline of Pineville; mother-in-law Kathleen Bishop of Beckley; a
brother Marvin Morgan of Verner; special fur babies Ellie and Elvis; and a host of other loving family and
friends. A celebration of Leona's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Tommy Knotts officiating. She will be laid to rest in
Short's Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. ..."
Phillip Johnson "Jerome" Smith
1. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 68A; Image 5 of 37;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Phillip J. Smith; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Robert M. Smith
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Phillip Johnson Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 67
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1907
Death Date: 11 Nov 1974
Death Place: Covington, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 12 Nov 1974
Father: Robert Matthew Smith
Mother: Effie Fisher
Spouse: Edna Persinger Smith"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 044445; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Eugene Hatfield; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living in Mohawk,
WV; son of Buster and Birchie (Bailey) Hatfield; married on 17 Dec 1966 in Grundy, VA; Mary
Frances Browning; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single; unemployed; living at Bruno, WV;
daughter of Van and Beulah (Toler) Browning.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 044445; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Eugene Hatfield; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living in Mohawk,
WV; son of Buster and Birchie (Bailey) Hatfield; married on 17 Dec 1966 in Grundy, VA; Mary
Frances Browning; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single; unemployed; living at Bruno, WV;
daughter of Van and Beulah (Toler) Browning.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mary F. Hatfield; born 19 Jul 1946; living at PO Box 458, Amherstdale, WV 25607 in 1993.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Mary F Hatfield
Residence Date: 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place: Keystone, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1946
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 25 Mar 2008
Address: 464 PO Box
Address Continued: Keystone, West Virginia 24852
Address Date: 01 Jan 1998
2nd Address: 458 PO Box
2nd Address Continued: Amherstdale, West Virginia 25607
2nd Address Date: 01 Sep 1993-25 Mar 2008
3rd Address: 458 Mountain View Ln
3rd Address Continued: Amherstdale, West Virginia 25607
3rd Address Date: 09 May 1986-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives: Eugene Daily Hatfield, Rodney Hatfield..."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Eugene D. Hatfield; born 31 Jan 1975; living at PO Box 458, Amherstdale, WV 25607 in 1995.
1. US Public records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Rodney Hatfield
Residence Date: 01 Jan 2000-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place: Amherstdale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1979
Address: 458 Mountain View Ln
Address Continued: Amherstdale, West Virginia 25607
Address Date: 01 Jan 2000-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives: Eugene Daily Hatfield, Mary F Hatfield..."
1. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #69 010136; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in WV; single; this was his 1st marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at 2106 14th St, Lynchburg, VA; son of Charles William and Rowena (Roach)
Allen; married on 6 Apr 1969 in Campbell co, VA; Barbara Jean Hariis; maiden name Martin; age
22; born in VA; divorced; this was her third marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at 1802 Shafer St,
Lynchburg, VA; daughter of Frank Joseph and Florence (Bryant) Martin.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 23
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Marriage Date: 6 Apr 1969
Divorce Date: 7 Feb 1972
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Barbara Jean Martin
Number of Children: 0"
3. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #83-035222; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 34; 11 Dec 1948 born in WV; 2 yrs college education; divorced; this
was his 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 14 Nov 1979; living at 808 Erskine Ave, Lynchburg, VA;
son of Charles William and Rowena Bertha Roach; married on 25 Aug 1983 in Lynchburg, VA;
Gertrude Frances Campbell, maiden name Vest; age 38; born in VA; widow; this was her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended 28 May 1979 4 yrs HS education; living at 16 Arrowhead Drive,
Madison Heights, VA; daughter of Harry Lee and Gretrude Virginia (Proffit) Vest.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancesttry.com Web Site.
Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
[C B Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Birth Place: Squire McDow, West Virginia
[Squire, Washington]
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
SSN: 224704880
Death Certificate Number: 027269
Notes: Aug 1965: Name listed as CHRISTOPHER BRYANT ALLEN;
22 May 1998: Name listed as C B ALLEN"
5, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 48
Birth Date: abt 1949
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
Death Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA"
6. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Service Info.: US NAVY VIETNAM
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 3000 Fort Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Christopher Bryant Allen
BIRTH 11 Dec 1948
DEATH 15 Jul 1997 (aged 48)
BURIAL
Spring Hill Cemetery
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia"
1. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #83-035222; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 34; 11 Dec 1948 born in WV; 2 yrs college education; divorced; this
was his 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 14 Nov 1979; living at 808 Erskine Ave, Lynchburg, VA;
son of Charles William and Rowena Bertha Roach; married on 25 Aug 1983 in Lynchburg, VA;
Gertrude Frances Campbell, maiden name Vest; age 38; born in VA; widow; this was her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended 28 May 1979 4 yrs HS education; living at 16 Arrowhead Drive,
Madison Heights, VA; daughter of Harry Lee and Gretrude Virginia (Proffit) Vest.
1. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #69 010136; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in WV; single; this was his 1st marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at 2106 14th St, Lynchburg, VA; son of Charles William and Rowena (Roach)
Allen; married on 6 Apr 1969 in Campbell co, VA; Barbara Jean Hariis; maiden name Martin; age
22; born in VA; divorced; this was her third marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at 1802 Shafer St,
Lynchburg, VA; daughter of Frank Joseph and Florence (Bryant) Martin.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 23
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Marriage Date: 6 Apr 1969
Divorce Date: 7 Feb 1972
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Barbara Jean Martin
Number of Children: 0"
3. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #83-035222; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 34; 11 Dec 1948 born in WV; 2 yrs college education; divorced; this
was his 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 14 Nov 1979; living at 808 Erskine Ave, Lynchburg, VA;
son of Charles William and Rowena Bertha Roach; married on 25 Aug 1983 in Lynchburg, VA;
Gertrude Frances Campbell, maiden name Vest; age 38; born in VA; widow; this was her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended 28 May 1979 4 yrs HS education; living at 16 Arrowhead Drive,
Madison Heights, VA; daughter of Harry Lee and Gretrude Virginia (Proffit) Vest.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancesttry.com Web Site.
Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
[C B Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Birth Place: Squire McDow, West Virginia
[Squire, Washington]
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
SSN: 224704880
Death Certificate Number: 027269
Notes: Aug 1965: Name listed as CHRISTOPHER BRYANT ALLEN;
22 May 1998: Name listed as C B ALLEN"
5, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 48
Birth Date: abt 1949
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
Death Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA"
6. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Bryant Allen
Service Info.: US NAVY VIETNAM
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1948
Death Date: 15 Jul 1997
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 3000 Fort Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
"Christopher Bryant Allen
BIRTH 11 Dec 1948
DEATH 15 Jul 1997 (aged 48)
BURIAL
Spring Hill Cemetery
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia"
1. Lynchburg, VA; Marriage License #69 010136; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Bryant Allen; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in WV; single; this was his 1st marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at 2106 14th St, Lynchburg, VA; son of Charles William and Rowena (Roach)
Allen; married on 6 Apr 1969 in Campbell co, VA; Barbara Jean Hariis; maiden name Martin; age
22; born in VA; divorced; this was her third marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at 1802 Shafer St,
Lynchburg, VA; daughter of Frank Joseph and Florence (Bryant) Martin.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #15907; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Alezander, Jr; age 34; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; coal miner; Colored; living at 223
Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; son of James Alexander and Mazie Alerander, Sr; married on 12
Jun 1950 in Tazewell, VA; Darnella Hurt; maiden name Manns; age 28; born in Otole (sic
O'Tolle). WV; divorced; Colored; living at 218 Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; daughter of Lee and
Nannine (Martin) Manns.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as James P. Alexander; age 8; born in WV; Mulatta; in household of father, James
P. Alexander.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Alexander
Race: Black
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Elkhorn, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 26 Dec 1912
Residence Place: Elkhorn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: None
Weight: 156
Complexion: Black
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Mazie Alexander
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Alexander Self (Head)
Mazie Alexander Mother"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #15907; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Alezander, Jr; age 34; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; coal miner; Colored; living at 223
Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; son of James Alexander and Mazie Alerander, Sr; married on 12
Jun 1950 in Tazewell, VA; Darnella Hurt; maiden name Manns; age 28; born in Otole (sic
O'Tolle). WV; divorced; Colored; living at 218 Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; daughter of Lee and
Nannine (Martin) Manns.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Alexander Jr
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 26 Dec 1912
Birth Place: Elkhorn, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jul 1990
Father: James Alexander
Mother:
SSN: 232123750
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000011305
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as JAMES ALEXANDER JR;
22 May 1998: Name listed as JAMES ALEXANDER"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014;
"Name: James Alexander
SSN: 232-12-3750
Last Residence:
24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 26 Dec 1912
Died: 25 Jul 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James P Alexander
Birth Date: 1912
Cemetery: Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #15907; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Alezander, Jr; age 34; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; coal miner; Colored; living at 223
Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; son of James Alexander and Mazie Alerander, Sr; married on 12
Jun 1950 in Tazewell, VA; Darnella Hurt; maiden name Manns; age 28; born in Otole (sic
O'Tolle). WV; divorced; Colored; living at 218 Fairfax St, Bluefield, WV; daughter of Lee and
Nannine (Martin) Manns.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 164; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alexander; age 29; born in Bedford Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Elkhorn, WV;
son of James and Sallie; married on 27 jun 1900 at Elkhorn, WV; Maizy Webb; age 22; born
in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of ______ and Julia.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as James P. Alexander; age 48; born in VA; married; Mulatto; coal miner; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 164; WV Archives Web Site.
James Alexander; age 29; born in Bedford Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Elkhorn, WV;
son of James and Sallie; married on 27 jun 1900 at Elkhorn, WV; Maizy Webb; age 22; born
in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of ______ and Julia.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as Mazie Alexander; age 27; born in VA; married; Black; in household of husband, James
P. Alexander.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as Alberta Alexander; age 14; born in WV; Mulatta; in household of father, James
P. Alexander.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as Olivia Alexander; age 13; born in WV; Mulatta; in household of father, James
P. Alexander.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as Bernice Alexander; age 15; born in WV; Mulatta; in household of father, James
P. Alexander.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Upland; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 112B;
Image 2 of 29; Family #10/10.
Listed as Wanita Alexander; age 1 yr, 10 monss; born in WV; Mulatta; in household of father, James
P. Alexander.