1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cline; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Baisden, WV; son of Floyd
and Vergie; married on 13 Nov 1931 in Kimball, WV; Ethel M. Lane; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of J.J. and Causby.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Kimball, taken on 14/15 Jan 1920, Page 27B,
Family #526.
Listed as Ethel Lane; age 5 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, John J. Lane.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cline; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Baisden, WV; son of Floyd
and Vergie; married on 13 Nov 1931 in Kimball, WV; Ethel M. Lane; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of J.J. and Causby.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro (Fairplains), Wilkes Co,
NC; submitted by Elizabeth Olmstead; 29 Nov 2007.
"Leonard Lawrence Brooks
BIRTH 18 Apr 1919
DEATH 6 Jan 2006 (aged 86)
BURIAL
Mountlawn Memorial Park
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina"
Additional Information: Obit Posted.
"Mr. Leonard Lawrence Brooks, Sr., age 86, of North Wilkesboro died Friday, January 6, 2006 at his home."Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
"Mr. Brooks was born in Wilkes County, April 18, 1919, to Wiley M. and Maggie Jennings Brooks. He was a member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, an Elder, and president of the Men's Bible Class. Mr. Brooks was the owner of Motor Service Sales, Inc. until his retirement. He served on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Assn. Mr. Brooks was the past president of the North Wilkesboro Kiwanis Club and Mulberry Fairplains Fire Department. He was a former Scout Master of Troop 336 and founding member of the Tory Oak Twirlers.
"Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife, Mildred Finley Brooks of the home; two sons, Leonard L. Brooks, Jr. of North Wilkesboro and William F. Brooks of Wilkesboro; two grandchildren, Niel Brooks of Wilmington and Laura Baxley of Charlotte; one great grandchild, Brooks Baxley."
1. North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leander Harton Griffey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 78 Years 3 Months
Birth Date: abt 1850
Birth Place: W??
Death Date: 18 Feb 1929
Death Place: Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Mari Harton"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Pooveys Grove Cemetery, Granite Falls, Caldwell Co, NC; submitted by
Barbara Campbell; 19 Feb 2011.
"Leander H Griffey
BIRTH 10 Nov 1850
DEATH 8 Feb 1929 (aged 78)
BURIAL
Pooveys Grove Cemetery
Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North Carolina"
Additional Information Posted:
"Children : Thomas G. Griffey, Lura C. Griffey, Nancy L. Griffey , Sallie E Griffey (born 21 Jul 1888), Mary (born Sept 1, 1891) and Joseph W Griffey".
1. 1860 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Reddies River PO, taken on 10 Aug 1860, Page 324, Family #913.
Listed as Ann Pilkinton, age 4, born in NC, in household of father, Wesley Pilkington.
2. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Jobs Cabin Township, Wilkesboro PO, taken on 26 Jul 1870, Page
308B, Family #72.
Listed as Mariah Pilkenton, age 14, born in NC, in household of father, Wesley Pilkington.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Pooveys Grove Cemetery, Granite Falls, Caldwell Co, NC; submitted by
Barbara Campbell; 19 Feb 2011.
"Marriah Ann Pilkington Griffey
BIRTH 8 Aug 1855
DEATH 29 Jan 1940 (aged 84)
BURIAL
Pooveys Grove Cemetery
Granite Falls, Caldwell County, North Carolina"
Additional Information Posted
"Daughter of Wess and Tempe Pilkington (sic).
Second husband Henry Horton.
Children : Thomas G. Griffey, Lura C. Griffey, Nancy L. Griffey , Sallie E Griffey (born 21 Jul 1888), Mary (born Sept 1, 1891) and Joseph W Griffey."
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Will Griffey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1886
Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1912
Marriage Place: Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Father: Harte Griffey
Mother: Marriah Griffey
Spouse: Vetry Faster
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: Thomas Faster
Spouse Mother: Jane Faster
Event Type: Marriage"
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B;
Image 37 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as William Griffey; age 43; born in NC; married at 25; house plumber; head of household.
3. North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willaim Lee Griffey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 71
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1885
Birth Place: , North Carolina, United States
Residence Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina
Death Date: 11 Jun 1957
Death Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Father: Hoton Griffey
Mother: Maria Pilkington
Spouse: Beatrice Foster"
Additional Information: Plumber; mining; SS# 236-10-2878; died from coronary thrombosis.
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Will Griffey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1886
Marriage Date: 21 Dec 1912
Marriage Place: Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Father: Harte Griffey
Mother: Marriah Griffey
Spouse: Vetry Faster
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: Thomas Faster
Spouse Mother: Jane Faster
Event Type: Marriage"
2 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B;
Image 37 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as Vetry Griffey; age 37; born in NC; married at 18; in household of husband, William L.
Griffey.
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston Co, NC;
submitted by Cheryl and Richard Justice; 1 Dec 2013.
"Beatrice Foster Griffey
BIRTH 14 Feb 1893
North Carolina, USA
DEATH 7 Jul 1963 (aged 70)
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery
Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina"
1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B;
Image 37 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as Ruth Griffey; age 15; born in NC; in household of father, William L. Griffey.
1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 48B;
Image 37 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as Paul Griffey; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, William L. Griffey.
1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 49A;
Image 38 of 89; Family #159/161.
Listed as Madge Griffey; age 6; born in NC; in household of father, William L. Griffey.
(Listed as a boarder?, sic?)
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonathan Burnett Allen
Race: Black
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Elbert, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1925
Residence Place: Sabine, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 13 Apr 1943
Employer: Belle Meade Coal Co
Weight: 192
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Dennis Johnson
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jonathan Burnett Allen Self (Head)"
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonathan B Allen
Birth Year: 1925
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 25 Jun 1943
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 56
Weight: 087"
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonathan Allen; age 19; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; living at Sabine, WV; son of
Bernard (sic, Burnett) and Mabel Allen; married on 15 May 1944 at Pineville, WV; Ruby
Meadows; age 15; born and living at Sabine, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Richard and
Bertha (Brown) Meadows.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonathan Burnett Allen
[Jonathan B Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1925
Birth Place: Elbert McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Aug 1989
Father: Burnett Allen
Mother: Mabel Steel
SSN: 236362229
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as JONATHAN BURNETT ALLEN;
15 Aug 1989: Name listed as JONATHAN B ALLEN"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonathan Allen
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1925
Death Date: 10 Aug 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 236362229
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 25 Jun 1943
Release Date 1: 26 Nov 1945"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonathan B. Allen
SSN: 236-36-2229
Last Residence:
48211 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
BORN: 27 Mar 1925
Died: 10 Aug 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Johnathan B Allen Sr
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1925
Death Date: 10 Aug 1989
Gender: Male
Residence: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Place of Death: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 361; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonathan Allen; age 19; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; living at Sabine, WV; son of
Bernard (sic, Burnett) and Mabel Allen; married on 15 May 1944 at Pineville, WV; Ruby
Meadows; age 15; born and living at Sabine, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Richard and
Bertha (Brown) Meadows.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
Burnett Allen; age 21; born in NC; single; Black; miner; living at Gary. WV; son of Tom and
Lula; married on 29 Jul 1922 at Welch, WV; Mabel Steele; age 21; born in VA; single; Black;
daughter of John and Nannie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
Burnett Allen; age 21; born in NC; single; Black; miner; living at Gary. WV; son of Tom and
Lula; married on 29 Jul 1922 at Welch, WV; Mabel Steele; age 21; born in VA; single; Black;
daughter of John and Nannie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1919); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert C. Thompson; age 21; born in Russell Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Landgraff, WV;
son of Thomas and Annie; married on 16 Apr 1919 at Landgraff, WV; Sallie Lou Wilson; age 19;
born in Wythe Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of S.T. and Elizabeth.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 214; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Clinton Thompson; age 35; born and living at Landgraff, WV; Colored; divorced; married on
27 Dec 1954 at Landgraff, WV; Nannie Cleo Allen; age 30; born and living at Landgraff, WV; single;
Colored.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1919); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert C. Thompson; age 21; born in Russell Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Landgraff, WV;
son of Thomas and Annie; married on 16 Apr 1919 at Landgraff, WV; Sallie Lou Wilson; age 19;
born in Wythe Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of S.T. and Elizabeth.