1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1914); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Copley; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of Ira and Emma; married on 11 May 1914 at Twin Branch, WV; Braskey Childress;
age 21; born in NC; daughter of Robert and Effie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1914); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Copley; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of Ira and Emma; married on 11 May 1914 at Twin Branch, WV; Braskey Childress;
age 21; born in NC; daughter of Robert and Effie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
George Akers; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living at Welch, WV; son of
__________; married on 5 Aug 1916 at Welch, WV; India Rose; age 21 (sic, 16); born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Emma.
2. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Geo Akers
[George Akers]
Race: Caucasian (White)
Marital Status: Married
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1896
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Street address: 346 Pageton
Residence Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Physical Build: Medium
Height: Medium
Hair Description: Not Bald
Hair Color: Light
Eye Color: Blue"
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; taken on 12 Apr 1930; page 235A;
Image 19 of 43; Family #152/171.
Listed as George Akers; age 32; born in WV (sic, VA); married at 18; electrician for coal company;
head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on
8 Apr 1940; Page 809A; Image 21 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as George Akers; age 42; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; wire man in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 88B, Family 27.
Listed as Clara Rose, age less tan 1 month, in household of father, Albert Rose.
2 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184A, Family #28.
Listed as Clara Rose, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Albert Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
George Akers; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living at Welch, WV; son of
__________; married on 5 Aug 1916 at Welch, WV; India Rose; age 21 (sic, 16); born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Emma.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; taken on 12 Apr 1930; page 235A;
Image 19 of 43; Family #152/171.
Listed as India Akers; age 30; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, George
Akers.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on
8 Apr 1940; Page 809A; Image 21 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as India Akers; age 40; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George L. Akers,
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Elkhorn; taken on 12 Apr 1930; page 235A;
Image 19 of 43; Family #152/171.
Listed as Howard Akers; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, George Akers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard R Akers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1922
Birth Place: Big Four Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Mar 2003
Father: George Akers
Mother: India Akers
SSN: 233989654
Notes: 21 May 1973: Name listed as HOWARD R AKERS"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard R. Akers
SSN: 233-98-9654
Last Residence:
25801 Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 27 Oct 1922
Died: 11 Mar 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1973)"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on
8 Apr 1940; Page 809A; Image 21 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Jackie Akers; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George L. Akers,
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph Price
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 May 1958
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: H H Price
Mother: Selda Price
Spouse: Pauline Lester
Certificate Number: 1958011574"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on May 1, 1940;
Page 1116A; Image 67 of 74; Household # 567.
Listed as Pauline Lester; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Benjamin D. Lester.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Pauline Lester
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 May 1958
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Bennie Dave Lester
Mother: Lola Richard
Spouse: Ralph Price
Certificate Number: 1958011574"
3. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Pauline J Price [Pauline Price]
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1938
Residence Date: 1996
Address: 17286 State Route 73
Residence: Mc Dermott, OH
Postal Code: 45652-8922
Second Residence Date: 1996
Second Phone Number: 259-2909
Second Address: 17286 State Route 73
Second Residence: Mc Dermont, OH
Second Postal Code: 45652-8922
Third Residence Date: 1993
Third Address: PO Box 755
Third Residence: Lucasville, OH
Third Postal Code: 45648-0755
Fourth Residence Date: 1993
Fourth Phone Number: 259-2909
Fourth Address: PO Box 755
Fourth Residence: Lucasville, OH
Fourth Postal Code: 45648-0755"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #15619; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Bandy; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bandy, VA; son of Newt
and Maude (Creek?) Bandy; married on 6 May 1939 in Tazewell VA; Frances Akers; age 18;
born in Berwind, WV; single; living at princeton, WV; daughter of Newt and Mary (Stevenson)
Akers.
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Dewey Bandy; age 74; born 9 Dec 1913 in VA; married; husband of Frances Akers Bandy;
living at Rt #1, Box 27, Bandy, VA; coal miner; son of Newt Perry and Maudie Mae (Creed) Bandy;
died 25 Dec 1987 at home; due to respiratory insufficency, pnenoconsis; buried in Bandy Family
Cemetery, Rt #1, Bandy, VA; informant, wife, Frances A. Bandy.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #15619; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Bandy; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bandy, VA; son of Newt
and Maude (Creek?) Bandy; married on 6 May 1939 in Tazewell VA; Frances Akers; age 18;
born in Berwind, WV; single; living at princeton, WV; daughter of Newt and Mary (Stevenson)
Akers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Akers
[Frances Bandy]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1920
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Mar 2005
Father: Newt Akers
Mother: Mary J Stevenson
SSN: 235071315
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as FRANCES AKERS;
04 Jun 1987: Name listed as FRANCES BANDY"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Bandy
Last Residence:
24602 Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia
BORN: 3 Sep 1920
Died: 23 Mar 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Bandy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 84
Birth Date: abt 1921
Death Date: 23 Mar 2005
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Akers; age 21; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; fireman; living at Maitland, WV; son of
Jake and Essa; married on 7 Apr 1917 at Welch, WV; Mytle Ellison; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Frank and ______.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Akers; age 21; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; fireman; living at Maitland, WV; son of
Jake and Essa; married on 7 Apr 1917 at Welch, WV; Mytle Ellison; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Frank and ______.
1. 1940 Census, Greenup Co, KY; Russell District; Flatwoods; E.D. 45-19; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 284A; Image 19 of 34; Household #167.
Listed as John B. Akers; age 47; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; hostler for steam railroad; hed of household.
(...a hostler is a type of railroad engineer who moves locomotives in and out of service facilities.)
1. 1940 Census, Greenup Co, KY; Russell District; Flatwoods; E.D. 45-19; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 284A; Image 19 of 34; Household #167.
Listed as Agnes M. Akers; age 41; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John B. Akers.
1. 1940 Census, Greenup Co, KY; Russell District; Flatwoods; E.D. 45-19; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 284A; Image 19 of 34; Household #167.
Listed as Willard Akers; age 22; born in VA; single; 3 yrs college education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; in household of father, John B. Akers.