1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #162.
Listed as Powell Cooke, age 7, in household of father, Wooster Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 10 May 1910, Page 278A, Family #296.
Listed as Powell Cook, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Wooster Cook.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 74; Line #25; WV Archives Web Site.
Powell Cook; age 28; born in Jesse, WV; single; clerk; living at Lorado, WV; son of Wooster and
Maggie Cook; married on 11 Sep 1920; Mary Elizabeth Gore; age 28; born in Athens, WV; single;
living at Lorado, WV; daughter of C.W.? and Nannie (Holsoid, sp?) Gore.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 74; Line #25; WV Archives Web Site.
Powell Cook; age 28; born in Jesse, WV; single; clerk; living at Lorado, WV; son of Wooster and
Maggie Cook; married on 11 Sep 1920; Mary Elizabeth Gore; age 28; born in Athens, WV; single;
living at Lorado, WV; daughter of C.W.? and Nannie (Holsoid, sp?) Gore.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Powell Edward Cook; age 22; born and living in Jesse, WV; single; son of Harry and Blanche Cook;
married on 3 Mar 1955 in Oceana, WV; Myrtle Marie Vaught; age 17; born and living in Sabine, WV;
single; daughter of Clifton and Georgia Vaught.
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Powell Edward Cooke, Sr., 85, of Pineville, WV passed away on Thursday March 22, 2018 at Bowers
Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Jesse, WV a son of the late Harry Greene and Blanche Stewart Cooke, Sr. Powell is a United States Army Veteran, a member of the UMWA Local 1503 and the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Mary Lee Weaver and Emmy Vandev; and a brother Jennings Cooke. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Myrtle Marie Vaught Cooke; a daughter Jeanette (Kenneth) Allen of Evansville, IN; a son Powell Edward (Cindy Rae) Cooke, Jr. of Lillydale; two brothers Harry G. (Charlene) Cook of Pineville and Ronald (Tammy) Cooke of Jesse; three grandchildren Clifton (Jessica) Cooke, Jenna Blake and Evan Casteel; three great grandchildren Alex Casteel, Colton Blake and Paisley Price; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Monday March 26th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cooke Cemetery, Jesse, WV. Friends may gather with the family from Noon until time of services on Monday March 26th. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Powell Edward Cook; age 22; born and living in Jesse, WV; single; son of Harry and Blanche Cook;
married on 3 Mar 1955 in Oceana, WV; Myrtle Marie Vaught; age 17; born and living in Sabine, WV;
single; daughter of Clifton and Georgia Vaught.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Denny W Allen
Also Known As Dennis Wayne Allen
2nd Also Known As Name Dennis W Allen
Residence Date 01 Feb 2002
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Dec 1949
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Feb 2002
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1997
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 08 Sep 1988-05 Dec 2008
Possible Relatives Gail Lynn Allen
Record Number 171346029"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gail Lynn Allen
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Dec 1950
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1998
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1986-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Dennis Wayne Allen
Record Number 171346043"
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gail Lynn "Nut" Cline Allen, 67, of Oceana, WV left her earthly body surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 24, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint She was born on December 12, 1950 in Simon, WV a daughter of the late Mack and Edna Blankenship Cline. She was of the Apostolic faith and a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle where she proudly served as Armor bearer to Pastor Delana Daniels and mother of the church. She loved going to church, spending time with her family, being outdoors, planting flowers especially roses, sitting on her porch swinging and walking in the evenings with her best friend, Debbie Tate. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Dennis Allen; two daughters Shavonda (Jerry) Owens of Oceana and Kimberly (Michelle) Allen of Beckley; two sons Dennis Wayne Allen and Hunter Owens both of the home; five grandchildren, all whom she loved so much Courtney England, James Williams, Ashley Williams, Mackinzie Gail Owens and Karleigh AbiGail Allen; one great granddaughter Harmonee England; a brother Kincle (Bethel) Cline of Lynco; two sisters Barbara Cline of Ridgeway, SC and Judith Cline of Lynco; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A home going and celebration of Gail's life will be 1PM on Thursday March 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Delana Daniels officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Geo. W. Alderman
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1864
Birth Place: Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1886
Marriage Place: Carroll, Virginia
Father: Allen J.
Mother: Lucinda
Spouse: Lucinda J. Horton
FHL Film Number: 31087
Reference ID: p 65"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lucinda J. Horton
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 16
Birth Date: 1870
Birth Place: Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1886
Marriage Place: Carroll, Virginia
Mother: Sarah J. Horton
Spouse: Geo. W. Alderman
FHL Film Number: 31087
Reference ID: p 65"
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lerty Alderman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1899
Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1918
Marriage Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Father: G W Alderman
Mother: L J Alderman
Spouse: Mary E Davidson
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: A Davidson
Spouse Mother: M F Davidson
Event Type: Marriage"
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I; Draft Registration Card #1751; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lerty Alderman; age 19; born 25 Sep 1898; living at Six, WV; miner for Carter Coal Co, Six, WV;
nearest relative, Mr. Lerty Alderman, Six, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and brown hair.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; McDowell; E.D. 24-55; taken on 8 May 1940;
Page 1054B; Image 30 of 58; Household #255.
Listed as Lerty Alderman; age 42; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lerty Alderman
SSN: 232-12-8472
Last Residence:
24963 Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 25 Sep 1896
Died: Oct 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Giles Co, VA; death Certificate #76-032138; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lerty Alderman; age 86; born 25 Sep 1890 in VA; widowed; husband of Mary E. Alderman; retired
miner; living
on Thomas Street, Peterstown, Monroe Co, WV; son of George and Mary (____ ) Alderman; died
13 Oct 1976 in Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, VA; due to cerebrovascular hemorrhage and
congestive heart failure; buried in Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co, VA; informant, Mrs. Norma Kade.
6. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lerty Alderman
Birth Date: 25 Sep 1896
Death Date: 13 Oct 1976
Cemetery: Peterstown Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Mary E. Alderman
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lerty Alderman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1899
Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1918
Marriage Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Father: G W Alderman
Mother: L J Alderman
Spouse: Mary E Davidson
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 19
Spouse Father: A Davidson
Spouse Mother: M F Davidson
Event Type: Marriage"
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; McDowell; E.D. 24-55; taken on 8 May 1940;
Page 1054B; Image 30 of 58; Household #255.
Listed as Elizabeth Alderman; age 41; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lerty Alderman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; McDowell; E.D. 24-55; taken on 8 May 1940;
Page 1054B; Image 30 of 58; Household #255.
Listed as Gail Alderman; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Lerty Alderman.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); page __; Line #33; WV Archives Web Site.
C.M. Anderson; age 46; born in VA; single; telephone opperator; living at Davy, WV; son of M.H.
and Ella (Pack) Anderson; married on 23 Oct 1933 in Logan, WV; Emma Thornton; age 22;
born in WV; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of W,G. and F.A. (Meredith) Thornton
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); page __; Line #33; WV Archives Web Site.
C.M. Anderson; age 46; born in VA; single; telephone opperator; living at Davy, WV; son of M.H.
and Ella (Pack) Anderson; married on 23 Oct 1933 in Logan, WV; Emma Thornton; age 22;
born in WV; single; living at Davy, WV; daughter of W,G. and F.A. (Meredith) Thornton.
2. Radford, VA; Marriage License #8188; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence Ellis Alderman; age 34; born in Floyd Co, VA; widowed; moulder for Lynchburg Foundry;
living at Radford, VA; son of Alseberry leonard and Lissie Ellen (Weddle) Alderman; married on 12
Apr 1945 in Radford, VA; Emma Lucy Thornton; age 34; born in Hensley, WV; widow; cycle for
Hercules; living at Radford, VA; daughter of William Thomas and Flora Ann (Meredith) Thornton.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emma Thornton Alderman
[Emma L Alderman]
[Emma Thornton Thornton]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1911
Birth Place: Hensley, West Virginia
[Hensley|]
Death Date: Dec 1990
Claim Date: 2 Oct 1972
Father: William T Thornton
Mother: Flora A Meredith
SSN: 224246011
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 09 Feb 1984: Name listed as EMMA THORNTON ALDERMAN;
02 Oct 1972: Name listed as EMMA L ALDERMAN"
4. Kentucky, Death Index, 1911-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emma L Alderman
Death Date: 23 Dec 1990
Death Place: Fayette
Age: 79
Residence: Fayette
Volume: 68
Certificate: 33635"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emma Lucy Alderman
Maiden Name: Thornton
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1911
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 23 Dec 1990
Death Place: Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cemetery: Highland Memory Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Columbus Marion Anderson
Children: Robert Ray Alderman
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."