1. Campbell Co, VA; Marriage License #6231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Brown, Jr, age 21; born and living in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; in US Army; son of
William Wade and Ethel (Lewis) Brown; married on 30 Mar 1944 in Campbell Co, VA; Mildred
Alexander; age 17; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; housework; living in Lynchburg, VA;
daughter of Theodore and Mary Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
2. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #74-011918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Lee Anderson; age 29; born 15 Dec 1944 in VA; single; Negro; this was his first marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at 151 Todd PL, NE, Washington, DC; son of John and Carleane (Buckner)
Anderson; married on 9 Apr 1974 in Arlington, VA; Mildred Jean Brown; maiden name Alexander;
age 46; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; Negro; 3 yrs HS education;
living at 151 Todd Pl, NE, Washington, DC; daughter of Theodore an Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mildred Jean Alexander
[Mildred Alexander Brown]
[Mildred Meachum]
[Beatrice White]
[Mildred Anderson]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1926
Birth Place: Elbert, West Virginia
[Elb, West Virginia]
Death Date: Jun 1993
Father: Theodore Alexander
Mother: Josephine Archer
SSN: 099206741
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ALEXANDER;
May 1946: Name listed as MILDRED ALEXANDER BROWN;
Mar 1960: Name listed as MILDRED B MEACHUM;
Nov 1961: Name listed as BEATRICE M WHITE;
Oct 1970: Name listed as MILDRED BROWN ANDERSON;
27 May 1992: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ANDERSON"
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Woodbay; E.D. 41-19; taken on 10 Apr 1940;
Page 405A; Image 10 of 46; Household # 72.
Listed as Ethel Mae Foster; age 18; born in VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father; W. Henry Foster.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Mae Alexander
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1921
Address: 950 Burgess St, Charleston, WV, 25302-1306
[1310 E Lee St, Charleston, WV, 25301 (1992)]
[1319 Lee St E # 509, Charleston, WV, 25301-1941 (1992)] "
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Mae Alexander
[Ethel M Alexander]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Jul 1994
Father:
Mother: Jennie H Alexander
SSN: 234368592
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000011510
Notes: Sep 1942: Name listed as ETHEL MAE ALEXANDER;
22 May 1998: Name listed as ETHEL M ALEXANDER"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel M. Alexander
SSN: 234-36-8592
Last Residence:
25177 Saint Albans, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 21 Jun 1921
Died: 20 Jul 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Mae Alexander
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1921
Death Date: 20 Jul 1994
Cemetery: Grandview Memorial Park
Burial or Cremation Place: Dunbar, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Has Bio?: N
Mother: Isadora Mary Tittle
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-.."
(Memorial listing has been removed)
1. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #74-011918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Lee Anderson; age 29; born 15 Dec 1944 in VA; single; Negro; this was his first marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at 151 Todd PL, NE, Washington, DC; son of John and Carleane (Buckner)
Anderson; married on 9 Apr 1974 in Arlington, VA; Mildred Jean Brown; maiden name Alexander;
age 46; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; Negro; 3 yrs HS education;
living at 151 Todd Pl, NE, Washington, DC; daughter of Theodore an Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
1. Campbell Co, VA; Marriage License #6231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Brown, Jr, age 21; born and living in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; in US Army; son of
William Wade and Ethel (Lewis) Brown; married on 30 Mar 1944 in Campbell Co, VA; Mildred
Alexander; age 17; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; housework; living in Lynchburg, VA;
daughter of Theodore and Mary Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
2. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #74-011918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Lee Anderson; age 29; born 15 Dec 1944 in VA; single; Negro; this was his first marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at 151 Todd PL, NE, Washington, DC; son of John and Carleane (Buckner)
Anderson; married on 9 Apr 1974 in Arlington, VA; Mildred Jean Brown; maiden name Alexander;
age 46; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; Negro; 3 yrs HS education;
living at 151 Todd Pl, NE, Washington, DC; daughter of Theodore an Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mildred Jean Alexander
[Mildred Alexander Brown]
[Mildred Meachum]
[Beatrice White]
[Mildred Anderson]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1926
Birth Place: Elbert, West Virginia
[Elb, West Virginia]
Death Date: Jun 1993
Father: Theodore Alexander
Mother: Josephine Archer
SSN: 099206741
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ALEXANDER;
May 1946: Name listed as MILDRED ALEXANDER BROWN;
Mar 1960: Name listed as MILDRED B MEACHUM;
Nov 1961: Name listed as BEATRICE M WHITE;
Oct 1970: Name listed as MILDRED BROWN ANDERSON;
27 May 1992: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ANDERSON"
1. Campbell Co, VA; Marriage License #6231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Brown, Jr, age 21; born and living in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; in US Army; son of
William Wade and Ethel (Lewis) Brown; married on 30 Mar 1944 in Campbell Co, VA; Mildred
Alexander; age 17; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; housework; living in Lynchburg, VA;
daughter of Theodore and Mary Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
1. Campbell Co, VA; Marriage License #6231; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Brown, Jr, age 21; born and living in Lynchburg, VA; single; Colored; in US Army; son of
William Wade and Ethel (Lewis) Brown; married on 30 Mar 1944 in Campbell Co, VA; Mildred
Alexander; age 17; born in Elbert, WV; single; Colored; housework; living in Lynchburg, VA;
daughter of Theodore and Mary Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
2. Arlington Co, VA; Marriage License #74-011918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Lee Anderson; age 29; born 15 Dec 1944 in VA; single; Negro; this was his first marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at 151 Todd PL, NE, Washington, DC; son of John and Carleane (Buckner)
Anderson; married on 9 Apr 1974 in Arlington, VA; Mildred Jean Brown; maiden name Alexander;
age 46; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; Negro; 3 yrs HS education;
living at 151 Todd Pl, NE, Washington, DC; daughter of Theodore an Josephine (Archer) Alexander.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mildred Jean Alexander
[Mildred Alexander Brown]
[Mildred Meachum]
[Beatrice White]
[Mildred Anderson]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1926
Birth Place: Elbert, West Virginia
[Elb, West Virginia]
Death Date: Jun 1993
Father: Theodore Alexander
Mother: Josephine Archer
SSN: 099206741
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ALEXANDER;
May 1946: Name listed as MILDRED ALEXANDER BROWN;
Mar 1960: Name listed as MILDRED B MEACHUM;
Nov 1961: Name listed as BEATRICE M WHITE;
Oct 1970: Name listed as MILDRED BROWN ANDERSON;
27 May 1992: Name listed as MILDRED JEAN ANDERSON"
1. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954; LDS Website.
"Name: William Roy Mitchell
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 12 Sep 1923
Event Place: Ashcamp, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original): Ash Camp
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Lizo Rose
Spouse's Sex: Female
2. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #3; Jacksons Branch; E.D. 98-17; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 350B; Image 16 of 22; Household #133.
Listed as Bill R. Mitchell; age 34; born in KY; married; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
1. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954; LDS Website.
"Name: William Roy Mitchell
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 12 Sep 1923
Event Place: Ashcamp, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original): Ash Camp
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Lizo Rose
Spouse's Sex: Female
2. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #3; Jacksons Branch; E.D. 98-17; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 350B; Image 16 of 22; Household #133.
Listed as Liza Mitchell; age 30; born in KY; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William R. Mitchell.
1. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #3; Jacksons Branch; E.D. 98-17; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 350B; Image 16 of 22; Household #133.
Listed as Arthur Mitchell; age 13; born in KY; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William R. Mitchell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur Mitchell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1926
Birth Place: Ashcamp Pike, Kentucky
Death Date: 14 Mar 1998
Father: Bill R Mitchell
Mother: Liza Rose
SSN: 407307676
Notes: Oct 1943: Name listed as ARTHUR MITCHELL"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur Mitchell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1926
Death Date: 14 Mar 1998
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 407307676
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Nov 1946
Release Date 1: 26 Nov 1949"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 27 Jul 1940;
Page 1136A; Image 33 of 60; Household #238.
Listed as Clarence Burks; age 19; born in VA; single; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farm hand; in household of father, Clell Burks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Burks; age 25; born in Hurley, VA; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 4 Feb
1947 in Panther, WV; Sallie Lester; age 21; boen and living at Panther, WV; single;.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Burks
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Hurley, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1921
Residence Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Employer: Wilson Roberts
Weight: 145
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Clell Burks
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clarence Burks Self (Head)"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clearence Burks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1921
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: Feb 1979
Father: Clell Burks
Mother: Biddie McCoy
SSN: 236260045
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as CLEARENCE BURKS"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clearence Burks
SSN: 236-26-0045
BORN: 15 Mar 1921
Last Benefit: 24844, Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Feb 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Burks; age 25; born in Hurley, VA; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 4 Feb
1947 in Panther, WV; Sallie Lester; age 21; boen and living at Panther, WV; single;.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dora Vinnie Burks, 69, of Welch, WV, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV."Vinnie was born November 6, 1948, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence and Sally Lester Burks. She was a homemaker, loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to color; loved her stuffed animals and her dogs.
"In addition to her parents Vinnie was preceded in death by three brothers, Brady, Clell, and Gathern Burks; and one sister, Dolly Burks.
"Survivors include one sister, Marlene Bailey and husband Timmy of Panther, three brothers, Randall Burks of Wisconsin, Charles Whitt of Chicago, IL, and Billy Burks of Panther, WV; one daughter, Michelle Burks of Napoleon, OH; three grandchildren, Cynthia J Schreiber, Janice M. Schreiber and Kellie B. Schreiber all of Napoleon, OH; two great grandchildren, Autumn J. and Elly M. Bolich; a niece, Kelli Burks; great niece, Luinna Grace Burks Hill; additional grandchildren, Dave Joey and Libby Hill.
" Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey and Elder Kermit Lester officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Estep Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening after 6 p.m., at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier, near Panther, WV, where an evening service will be held at 7 p.m...."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clell Junior Burks Jr [Jr] [Clell Burks] [Clell Burks Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1950
Birth Place: McDowell Co, West Virginia [Panther, West Virginia]
Death Date: 17 Sep 1999
SSN: 235843677
Notes: Feb 1968: Name listed as CLELL JUNIOR BURKS;
29 Aug 1988: Name listed as CLELL BURKS JR;
06 Oct 1999: Name listed as CLELL BURKS JR"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Donna; 2 Aug 2016.
" Clell J. Burks Jr.
Birth 14 Nov 1951
West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Sep 1999 (aged 47)
Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Hoy Cemetery
Shunk, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 167709126"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 47A;
Image 23 of 57; Family #197/212.
Listed as Fred Mayo; age 17; born in TN; single; Negro; in household of father, James Mayo.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 478; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred W. Mayo; born 8 Aug 1912 in Memphis, TN; Colored; living at Davy, WV; son of James and
Estella; married on 9 Jan 1939 at Welch, WV; Mae L. Hamlet; born 10 Mar 1917 at Davy, WV;
Colored; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Fred and Annie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6026; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Mayo; age 31 yrs, 8 mons, 10 days; born 8 Aug 1912 in Memphis, TN; married; husband of
Lizzie Mayo; Colored; brakeman in coal mine; son of James and Estella (Winston) Mayo, both born
in Memphis, TN; died 19 May 1943 at Capels, WV; due to mine accident; chrushing head injuries;
buried 27 May 1943 in cemetery at Roderfield, WV; informant, Mr. James Mayo, Davy, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014.
Fred W. Mayo; born 8 Aug 1912; died 18 (sic, 19) May 1943; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"BELOVED, HOW WE MISS YOU".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 478; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred W. Mayo; born 8 Aug 1912 in Memphis, TN; Colored; living at Davy, WV; son of James and
Estella; married on 9 Jan 1939 at Welch, WV; Mae L. Hamlet; born 10 Mar 1917 at Davy, WV;
Colored; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Fred and Annie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #157.
Listed as May E. Mayo; age 33; born in WV; widow; Negro; lodger; in household of Harve Hill; with
daughter.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #157.
Listed as Lena E. Mayo; age 11; born in WV; Negro; lodger; in household of Harve Hill; with mother.
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Woodbay; E.D. 41-19; taken on 10 Apr 1940;
Page 405A; Image 10 of 46; Household # 72.
Listed as W. Henry Foster; age 36; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education;lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in mine; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Woodbay; E.D. 41-19; taken on 10 Apr 1940;
Page 405A; Image 10 of 46; Household # 72.
Listed as Jennie Foster; age 38; born in VA; married; 4th grade education;lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, W. Henry Foster.
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Woodbay; E.D. 41-19; taken on 10 Apr 1940;
Page 405A; Image 10 of 46; Household # 72.
Listed as Margaret Foster; age 14; born in VA; single; 5th grade education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father; W. Henry Foster.
1. 1930 Census, Arlington Co, VA; Jefferson District; taken on 23 Jul 1930; Page 235B; Image 41 of
41; Family #92/94.
Listed as Mary L.Alexander; age 71; born in NC; widow; in household of son, Worth H. Alexander.
2. 1940 Census, Arlington Co, VA; Virginia Highlands; 815 19th Street, South; E.D. 7-40; taken on
4 May 1940; Page 754B; Image 37 of 56; Household #394.
Listed as Mary L.Alexander; age 81; born in NC; widow; 8th grade education; in household of son,
Worth H. Alexander.