1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 117A;
Image 33 of 52; Family #298/302.
Listed as Eulis Adams; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, David H. Adams.
2. 1940 Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Premier; E.D. 93-21; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 452A;
Image 3 of 32; Household #29.
Listed as Eulas Adams; age 13; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived
in WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, David H, Adams.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eulis Daniel Adams
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Yukon, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1926
Residence Place: Yukon, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jan 1945
Occupation: Tri-Exp Inc
Weight: 120
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Dave Adams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Eulis Daniel Adams "
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eulis Danul Adams
[Eulis D Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1926
Birth Place: Yukon McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Dec 1999
Father: Dave H Adams
Mother: Tilda Higgombothem
SSN: 235368074
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as EULIS DANUL ADAMS; 05 Jan 2000:
Name listed as EULIS D ADAMS"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Oakwood Cemetery, Putnam County, FL; submitted by John Walker
Taylor; 31 Jan 2010.
Eulis D. Adams; born 31 Dec 1926; died 27 Dec 1999; buried here; headstone photo shown; obit posted.
"Eulis D. Adams, 72, passed away Dec. 27, 1999, at Purnam Community Medical Center after an extended illness.
Born in Raven, Va., he came to Welaka in 1965 from Ashtabula, Ohio. He worked as a technician in research and education for over 26 years at the University of Florida. He held membership with the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1641, Crescent City and was a former member of the Crescent City Lions Club. He enjoyed country bands and played the bass guitar. In his spare time, he loved to fish, golf and bowl.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Jeanette Rowell of Welaka; sons and daughter-in-law, Roger D. and Penny Adams of Palatka; Eulis V. and Debi Adams of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Reva M. and Rodney Hoke of Ashtabula, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Shirley Adams of Welaka; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Roger "Sgt." Kibbey of Palatka, Gladys and Sam Amos of Newhall, W.Va.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday Dec. 30, at Clayton Frank and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Welaka Cemetery. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd 29 Dec 1999.)
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Elva Adams
[Frances Adams]
[Frances Elva Orander]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1925
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1977
Father: Joe T Orander
Mother: Mary M Grey
SSN: 234368702
Notes: Nov 1942: Name listed as FRANCES ELVA ADAMS; 08 Nov 1988:
Name listed as FRANCES ADAMS"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Mark Mirand Osborne
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Dec 1972
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1998
3rd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Jun 2002
Possible Relatives Georgia A Osborne, Glen A Osborne, Kristen Denise Christian
Record Number 30445023"
William Howard "Bill" Blankenship
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; E.D. 55-7; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 154B;
Image 26 of 48; Household #187.
Listed as Billie Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Virgil Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Howard Blankenship; age 22; born and living in Clear Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 1 Jan 1958 at Clear Fork, WV; Patricia Ann Short; age 17; born
and living at Clear Fork, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Ahnes Short.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bill H. Blankenship, 82, passed away on April 8, 2017 at home in Ripley, WV. Bill was one of thirteen children
raised by the late Virgil and Ruth Tilley Blankenship. He was born March 22, 1935 in the Sun Hill area of
Wyoming County and could tell many tales of his tough childhood. Bill graduated from Baileysville High
School class 1954, playing all sports. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by brothers:
Onnie Lee, Raymond, and Gene Blankenship and sisters: Florence Blankenship Maynor and Phostenia
Blankenship Belcher. Birth family survivors are brothers Bob, Hershel, and David of Hopewell, VA, Daniel of
Lockport, IL and sisters Mable Blankenship Ridenhour of Villa Park, IL, Frances Blankenship Jonas of
Chicago and Mary Blankenship Jones of Lexington, NC. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Patty
Short Blankenship, children Terry (Dina) of Lugoff, SC; Keith (Melisa) of Lugoff, SC and Robin (Frank) of
Claytor Lake, VA. Grandchildren are Christopher, Benjamin and Will Blankenship, Morgan and Matthew
Blankenship, and Jason and Gentry Shrewsbury. Great-grandchildren are Mackenzie, Mason and Bradley
Blankenship. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the US Army, becoming a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne
Division. He spent part of his army enlistment stationed in Germany. Laughingly, he would talk about his
poker skills earning him more money than his army pay. His coal-mining career included working at
Kopperston for over 31 years. After retirement he enjoyed and took great pride in his and Patty’s farm in
Gay, WV. His greatest pleasure was being part of his grandchildren’s lives. He was a scrupulously honest
person. Friends may gather with the family from noon to 2:00 pm on Tuesday April 11, 2017 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct
Military Rites. Burial will be in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Howard Blankenship; age 22; born and living in Clear Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 1 Jan 1958 at Clear Fork, WV; Patricia Ann Short; age 17; born
and living at Clear Fork, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Ahnes Short.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Ann Short Blankenship, 79, of Ripley, WV passed peacefully on Saturday July 20, 2019 at her
home. Born February 20, 1940 in the Elk Lick area of Clear Fork, WV, the daughter of Agnes Ford Short of
Clear Fork and the late Leonard Short. In addition to her beloved father, she is preceded in death by her
husband of 59 years, Bill Blankenship in April 2017; granddaughter Christy Lynn Blankenship;
grandmothers Rebekah Bradbury Ford and Polly Shannon Short, who had a loving influence on her life; a
niece Kara Stewart Locke. Patty graduated from Oceana High School, the class of 1958. She was devoted to
her family and always put others before herself. She spent several years working as a dental assistant to
Pete Short, a job she loved. She left the dental field to be a full-time grandmother, a role she also loved.
Patty was a kind and gentle soul. She loved her family deeply including her aunts, uncles, and cousins. She
enjoyed her farm, cultivating her flower beds with daylilies and cannas and sharing them with others. In
addition to her mother, survivors include her sisters Sandy Short (Paul) Childress of Lynchburg, VA and
their daughters Becky Fritz and Beth Anne Bort; Debra Short Partridge of Loganville, GA and her daughter
Jamie O'Dell; three children, Terry (Dina) Blankenship of Lugoff, SC, Keith (Melisa) Blankenship of Lugoff,
SC and Robin (Frank) Shrewsbury of Claytor Lake, VA; grandchildren Christopher (Danell) Blankenship,
Benjamin Blankenship, Will Blankenship, Matthew Blankenship all of Lugoff, SC, Dr. Morgan (Jordan) Black
of Morristown, TN, Jason (Devon) Shrewsbury and Gentry Shrewsbury all of Morgantown; great
grandchildren Mackenzie, Bradley and Mason Blankenship, Emmett Chase Black arriving in December of
2019; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews of the Blankenship family; special friend and
caretaker Carol Russell; Mary Melhorne; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 1PM on Wednesday July 24th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her
brother-in-law David Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral
home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Special thanks to Hospice. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Albert Osborne; age 26; born in Washington Co, VA; divorced; living at English, WV; married
on 6 Oct 1950 at Bartley, WV; Georgia Alice Dawson; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
living at English, WV; with consent of Emeline Dawson, mother of Georgia Alice Dawson.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glen Osborne
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 May 1920
Death Date: 7 Oct 2001
SSN: 236182623
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 23 Oct 1941
Release Date 1: 26 Nov 1945"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Albert Osborne; age 26; born in Washington Co, VA; divorced; living at English, WV; married
on 6 Oct 1950 at Bartley, WV; Georgia Alice Dawson; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
living at English, WV; with consent of Emeline Dawson, mother of Georgia Alice Dawson.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, McDowell Co, WV; Posted Obit.
" Alice Osborne, 85, of Caretta, WV took her heavenly flight on Friday, April 27, 2018 with her loved ones surrounding her at Dogwood Crossing in Tazewell, VA.
"She was the daughter of the late George and Emeline Dawson. Alice was a member of the Berwind Pentecostal Christian Center in Berwind. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Glen (Short) Osborne; an infant daughter Mary Lou; and three brothers and two sisters.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Shirley Underwood and husband Jerry of Caretta, Mark Osborne and wife Kristi of Big Sandy, Jim Osborne and wife Faye of Taylorville, NC, and Alice Hess and husband Lawrence of Statesville, NC; a brother, Doe Dawson and wife Julie of Vansant, VA; and 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in the Berwind Pentecostal Christian Center with Pastor Randall “Bub” Campbell, Shane Timmons and Joel Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Hartwell Cemetery, Hartwell...."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Inez Phyllis Allen
[Inez Phyllis Collins]
[Inez Collins]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 10 Jun 1934
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Nov 1994
Father: Phillip Allen
Mother: Gracie Davis
SSN: 297282383
Notes: Feb 1951: Name listed as INEZ PHYLLIS ALLEN;
Jun 1954: Name listed as INEZ PHYLLIS COLLINS;
27 Dec 1994: Name listed as INEZ P COLLINS"
2. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Inez P Collins
[Inez P Allen]
Birth Date: 10 Jun 1934
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Female
Race: African American (Black)
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 27 Nov 1994
Death Time: 01:36 PM
Hospital of Death: St Lukes Hospital
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 100801
Age at Death: 60
Hospital Status: Hospital/ER-Outpatient
Social Security Number: 297-28-2383
Father's Surname: Allen
Mother's Maiden Name: Davis
Marital Status: Divorced
Education: 2 years college
Industry of Decedent: Hospitals
Occupation of Decedent: Licensed practical nurses
Census Tract: 1207
Primary Registration District: 1801"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Inez P. Collins
SSN: 297-28-2383
Last Residence:
44120 Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
BORN: 10 Jun 1934
Died: 27 Nov 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Allen; age 27; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; she repair business; living at Davy, WV; son of
J.R. and C.A. Allen; married on 19 Mar 1932 at Welch, WV; Miss Minnie Rakes; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Elizabeth.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 189A;
Family #116/116.
Listed as Minnie Rakes; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Elbert Rakes.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 17 Jan 1920;
Page 258A;
Family #584/588.
Listed as Minnie Rakes; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Rakes.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 38A;
Family #40/48.
Listed as Minnie Rakes; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Rakes.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Allen; age 27; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; she repair business; living at Davy, WV; son of
J.R. and C.A. Allen; married on 19 Mar 1932 at Welch, WV; Miss Minnie Rakes; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Elizabeth.