1. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandfather was Joel Samuel Money. His first wife was Martha Lavina
(sometimes "Lavinia") Taylor. I am a grandchild from his (Joel's) second
marriage to Lenora Graham Dillard. Martha is buried in what many call the
"Taylor Cemetery" and others (call) the "Murphy Cemetery" atop the mountain
near Anawalt.
"Martha indeed was the daughter of Calvin Taylor, who is also buried in the
Cemetery. Among Calvin and Rebecca's children (Rebecca was Rebecca Plummer,
born 7 May 1839, daughter of Isaac Plummer) was Mary Leanne Taylor who, my
records show, married David Cartwright..."
"My grandfather, Joel Samuel Money was born...in Yadkin Co, NC on 14 Jul
1867. His father was William Money...his mother, Sarah Brooks Carlton"
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 26.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Joel Samuel Money, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of William and
Sarah Money, married on 21 Dec 1886 Martha Lavina Taylor, age 18, born in
McDowell Co, daughter of Calvin and Rebecca Taylor.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 86.
Joy(sic Joel) S. Money, age 30, married on 10 May 1898 Lena Dillard, age 19.
1. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandmother was Lenora "Lena" Graham Dillard, born 2 May 1884 in Poor
Valley, VA (or Bristol, VA), married Joel Samuel Money in 1898, Joel's second
wife, died 3 Mar 1952."
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 86.
Joy(sic Joel) S. Money, age 30, married on 10 May 1898 Lena Dillard, age 19.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 26.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Joel Samuel Money, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of William and
Sarah Money, married on 21 Dec 1886 Martha Lavina Taylor, age 18, born in
McDowell Co, daughter of Calvin and Rebecca Taylor.
2. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandfather, Joel Samuel Money was born...in Yadkin Co, NC on 14 Jul
1867. His father was William Money...his mother, Sarah Brooks Carlton.
...William Money was born on 1 Feb 1847 in Surry Co, NC...Sarah was the
daughter of Samuel and Sarah Swaim Brooks. Sarah first married Winshell
Carlton in 1855 in Yadkin Co, NC. I believe Winshell died during the Civil
War and she married William Money on 23 Aug 1866."
3. "Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA, 1624-1915", CD #4, Yadkin Co, NC, Family Tree
Maker.
Williams Money married on 23 Aug 1866 Sarah Calton.
4. 1850 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Page 348B, Family #1448.
There is listed a William Money, age 2, in household of father Moses Money.
Is this the same William Money?
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 26.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
Joel Samuel Money, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of William and
Sarah Money, married on 21 Dec 1886 Martha Lavina Taylor, age 18, born in
McDowell Co, daughter of Calvin and Rebecca Taylor.
2. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandfather, Joel Samuel Money was born...in Yadkin Co, NC on 14 Jul
1867. His father was William Money...his mother, Sarah Brooks Carlton.
...William Money was born on 1 Feb 1847 in Surry Co, NC...Sarah was the
daughter of Samuel and Sarah Swaim Brooks. Sarah first married Winshell
Carlton in 1855 in Yadkin Co, NC. I believe Winshell died during the Civil
War and she married William Money on 23 Aug 1866...
Sarah was born about 1840 in NC; died 21 Dec 1899"
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 1 Oct 2000, Sarah Swaim search, submitter mitnwvnc
@aol.com.
Sarah Swaim; born abt 1794; died aft 1840 in Surry Co, NC; daughter of
Michael and Rachel VanHoy (Vannoy?) Swaim; married Samuel Brooks on 3 Jan
1814 in Surry Co, NC.
Michael Swaim was born in 1761 in Rowan Co, NC.
Rachel VanHoy (Vannoy) was born in Stokes Co, NC.
1. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandmother was Lenora "Lena" Graham Dillard, born 2 May 1884 in Poor
Valley, VA (or Bristol, VA), married Joel Samuel Money in 1898, Joel's second
wife, died 3 Mar 1952. Lena was the daughter of John Henry and Mary
Elizabeth Flippin Dillard. John Henry Dillard was born on 15 Sep 1862; Mary
Elizabeth Flippen was born on 27 Aug 1861".
1. E-mail message from Patrick "Pat" Murphy, 27 Sep 2000.
"My grandmother was Lenora "Lena" Graham Dillard, born 2 May 1884 in Poor
Valley, VA (or Bristol, VA), married Joel Samuel Money in 1898, Joel's second
wife, died 3 Mar 1952. Lena was the daughter of John Henry and Mary
Elizabeth Flippin Dillard. John Henry Dillard was born on 15 Sep 1862; Mary
Elizabeth Flippen was born on 27 Aug 1861".
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 1 Oct 2000, Sarah Swaim search, submitter mitnwvnc
@aol.com.
John Brooks; born on 7 Oct 1757 in Orange Co, NC; son of Joel and Mary
Wright Brooks; married Jane Stanfield on 4 May 1780 at Deep River in
Guilford Co, NC. Jane Stanfield was born in 1758 in Chester Co, PA.
Joel Brooks; born on 27 Juk 1739 in Fredrick Co, VA; died 1 Sep 1764 on Cane
Creek in Orange Co, NC.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 1 Oct 2000, Sarah Swaim search, submitter mitnwvnc
@aol.com.
John Brooks; born on 7 Oct 1757 in Orange Co, NC; son of Joel and Mary
Wright Brooks; married Jane Stanfield on 4 May 1780 at Deep River in
Guilford Co, NC. Jane Stanfield was born in 1758 in Chester Co, PA.
Joel Brooks; born on 27 Juk 1739 in Fredrick Co, VA; died 1 Sep 1764 on Cane
Creek in Orange Co, NC.
Mary Wright was born on 24 Jul 1739 in Prince George Co, MD.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 (sic, 1956) in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 7; WV Archives Website.
Henry Frank Waldron; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of J.W. anf Alice Waldron; married on 4 Apr 1915 at Matewan, WV; Sadie Boyd; age 20; born in
Lawrence Co, KY; single; daughter of John and Mary Boyd.
3. Mc Dowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6225; WV Archives Website.
Henry Frank Waldron; age 76; born in Oct 1879 (sic, 1883) at English, WV; married; retired miner;
SS# 234-12-8944; living at War, WV; son of John and Alice (Shepherd) Waldron; died 3 May 1956
at War, WV; due to coronary heart thrombosis; buried 6 May 1956 in Grassy Spur Cemetery;
informant, Damon P. Wallace.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
Henry Frank Waldron married Sadie Ellen Boyd; children listed: Maynard,
Nora, Almeda and three other unnamed and living.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 7; WV Archives Website.
Henry Frank Waldron; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living in Mingo Co, WV;
son of J.W. anf Alice Waldron; married on 4 Apr 1915 at Matewan, WV; Sadie Boyd; age 20; born in
Lawrence Co, KY; single; daughter of John and Mary Boyd.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
Thomas C. Waldron married Elizabeth? Waldron in 1909; one child listed:
Thomas C.,Jr.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Coalwood Precinct, Mud Hole
Branch, taken on 30 Apr 1910. Page 169A, Family #147.
Listed as T.C. Waldron, age 29, born in WV, physician, in household of his
aunt Rebecca E. Waldron Beavers' husband, Thomas R. Beavers. Thomas' wife,
Elizabeth (_________), age 24, born in PA, is also listed here. They had
been married less than a year.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
Thomas C. Waldron married Elizabeth? Waldron in 1909; one child listed:
Thomas C.,Jr.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Coalwood Precinct, Mud Hole
Branch, taken on 30 Apr 1910. Page 169A, Family #147.
Listed as Elizabeth Waldron, age 24, born in PA, in household of her
husbands' aunt Rebecca E. Waldron Beavers' husband, Thomas R. Beavers.
They had been married less than a year. Her father was born in PA; her
mother in Wales.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
Ronald V. Waldron married Bes Arlene Ramsy on 27 Dec 1911 in McDowell Co,
WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 1 Jun 1900;Page 73A,Family #8/8.
Listed as Ron Waldron; age 13; born in Dec 1887 in VA; in household of grandfather, Rice J,
Waldron.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rice Waldron search, 8 Oct 2000, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net
John W. Waldron, MD born on 10 Nov 1852; died 24 Nov 1924 in Tazewell Co,
VA; married first Molly Ellen Gamble on 30 Jan 1877 in McDowell Co, WV;
children: John, Henry Frank (born 1880; died 3 May 1856 in McDowell Co, WV;
married Sadie Ella Boyd), Thomas C. (born 28 Aug 1881; died 14 May 1930;
married Elizabeth? Waldron), Nora R. (born Sep 1885 in Buchanan Co, VA,
married William C. Cyphers), and Ronald V. (born 8 Nov 1887 in Buchanan Co,
VA; died 9 May 1949; married Bes Arlene Ramsy);second Alice Shephard Baldwin
in 1888; third Laura? Waldron.
Ronald V. Waldron married Bes Arlene Ramsy on 27 Dec 1911 in McDowell Co,
WV.
2. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Besse Ramsey Waldron
Race White
Age at Death 80
Birth Date 17 Nov 1891
Death Date 15 Apr 1972
Death Place Orange, Florida, United States"
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as William Sparks; age 12; born in NC; in household of father, Richmond Sparks.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248C;
Family #315/319.
Listed as William Sparks; age 20; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Jun 1900; Page 74A; Family #29/29
Listed as William Sparks, born in Oct 1861in NC; married 21? yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #191.
Listed as William B. Sparks, age 47, born in NC, married once for 26 years, farmer,
head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines); taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 65B; Family #388/390.
Listed as W.B. Sparks; age 58; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion (sic?)
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248C;
Family #315/319.
Listed as Sarah Sparks; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William B. Sparks.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 4 Jun 1900; Page 74A; Family #29/29
Listed as Sarah A. Sparks, born in May 1857 in VA; married 21 yrs; 7 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, William Sparks.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #191.
Listed as Sarah A. Sparks, age 48, born in VA, married once for 26 years, 7children, 6 living,
in household of husband, William B. Sparks.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines); taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 65B;
Family #388/390.
Listed as Sarah Sparks, age 63, born in VA, married; in household of husband, William B. Sparks.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion (sic)
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by
dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
Rufus Seb Sparks was son of William and Sarah Sparks.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 74A, Family #29.
Listed as Rufus Sparks, born in Sep 1885, in VA, in household of father
William Sparks.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by
dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
James I. Sparks was son of William and Sarah Sparks.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 74A, Family #29.
Listed as James Sparks, born in Jul 1887, in VA, in household of father
William Sparks.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 183A, Family #191.
Listed as James Sparks, age 19, born in VA, in household of father, William
B. Sparks.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William and Sarah Christian
Sparks"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Mrs. Carl Sparks; 2041 Burgess Rd, Chester, VA 23831.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as Richmond Sparks; age 58; born in NC; farm laborer; head of household.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248C;
Family #315/319.
Listed as Richmond Sparks; age 68; born in NC; married; laborer; in household of son, William B.
Sparks.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by
dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as Sallie Sparks; age 52; born in NC; in household of husband, Richmond Sparks.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 23 Jun 1880; Page 248C;
Family #315/319.
Listed as Sarah Sparks; age 62; born in NC; married; in household of son, William B. Sparks.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, 21 Sep 2000, Rufus Sparks search, submitted by
dorge@inetone.net
William Barlow Sparks, son of Richmond and Sallie Durham Sparks, was born 27
Oct 1860 in NC; died 29 Jul 1920 at Warriormines, WV; married Sarah Marion
Christian, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Harrison Christian.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as Susan Sparks; age 21; born in NC; in household of father, Richmond Sparks.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as Nancy Sparks; age 18; born in NC; in household of father, Richmond Sparks.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Knob PO; taken on 27 Aug 1870; Page 296B;
Family #522/522.
Listed as Lillie Sparks; age 14; born in NC; in household of father, Richmond Sparks.