1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Luffman; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
R.M. and Annie Luffman; married on 2 Apr 1929 at Dan, WV; Tilda Asbury; age 26; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Dan and Victoria Kennedy
(sic, Kenneda)
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Woosley Road; taken on 5 Apr 1930;
Page 225A; Image 5 of 36; Family # 39/39.
Listed as Homer Luffman; age 21; born in NC; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10168; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer H. Luffman; age 40; born 25 May 1910 in Eunice, NC; married; sawmill worker; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of R. M. and Manie (Carico) Luffman; died 9 Aug 1951 in Grace Hospital, Welch,
WV; due to basal fracture of skull and other injuries from being struck by a plank as it was ripped and
sawed; buried 11 Aug 1951 in Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Robert Homer Luffman; born 25 May 1910; died 9 Aug 1951; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * MOMM2 * USNR * WORLD WAR II".
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252B, Family #239.
Listed as Tilda Kenady, age 3, born in Oct 1896 in WV, in household of father, David Kenaday.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 23 Apr 1910; Page 68B;
Image 8 of 28; Family #62/62.
Listed as Matilda Kennedy; age 14; born in WV; farm laborer; in household of father Daniel
Kennedy.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Image 1 of 26; Family #5/5.
Listed as Matilda Kennedy; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of father, Daniel Kennedy.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 241; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvis Asbury; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
George and Jane; married on 17 Aug 1920 in McDowell Co, WV; Matilda Kennedy; age 23;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Dan and Victoria.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Luffman; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
R.M. and Annie Luffman; married on 2 Apr 1929 at Dan, WV; Tilda Asbury; age 26; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Dan and Victoria Kennedy
(sic, Kenneda)
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Woosley Road; taken on 5 Apr 1930;
Page 225A; Image 5 of 36; Family # 39/39.
Listed as Matilda Luffman; age 32; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert H.
Luffman.
7. Knox Co, KY; Death Certificate #63-17608; Ancestry.com Website.
Matilda Kennedy Asbury; age 64; born 7 Oct 1898 (sic, 1896) in Bradshaw, WV; widow; living at
Pineville Rd, Barbourville, KY; daughter of Dan and Victoria (Evans) Kennedy; died 16 Jul 1963 at
home; due to heart attack; buried 18 Jul 1963 in City Cemetery, Barbourville, KY; informant, Mrs.
Tina Jackson, sister.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence Elbert Akers
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Matlane, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1921
Residence Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 135
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Merle B Akers
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Elbert Akers Self (Head)"
2. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1943); Page 106; Line #2606; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Akers; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 19 Dec
1943 at Huntington, WV; Pauline Rice; age 16; born and living in Cabell Co, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Laurence Akers
[Lawrence Elbert Akers]
[Lawrence Akers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1921
Birth Place: Maitland, West Virginia
[Mathwan, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Mar 1990
Father: Elbert Akers
Mother: Merle B Ellison
SSN: 234187810
Notes: Apr 1937: Name listed as LAURENCE AKERS;
Feb 1967: Name listed as LAWRENCE ELBERT AKERS;
27 Mar 1990: Name listed as LAWRENCE E AKERS"
4. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence Elbert Akers
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1921
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Hocking, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 5 Mar 1990
Death Time: 07:00 AM
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Hocking, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 020574
Age at Death: 68
Certifier: Coroner
Referred to Coroner: Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Filing Date: 14 Mar 1990
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Social Security Number: 234-18-8710
Father's Surname: Akers
Marital Status: Widowed
Occupation of Decedent: Laborers, except construction
Primary Registration District: 3700"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence E. Akers
Birth Date: 1921
Death Date: 1990
Cemetery: White Chapel Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1943); Page 106; Line #2606; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Akers; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV; married on 19 Dec
1943 at Huntington, WV; Pauline Rice; age 16; born and living in Cabell Co, WV.
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 ______.