1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 208B; Image
32 of 75; Family #278/294.
Listed as Jona Atkins; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Jonah H. Adkins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 599B; Image 15 of 57; Household #131.
Listed as Jonah L. Adkins; age 12; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jonah H. Adkins.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonah Lee Adkins
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Twin Branch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1927
Residence Place: Davy, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Weight: 120
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Jonah Adkins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jonah Lee Adkins"
4. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonah L Adkins
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1953
Marriage Place: Hardin, Ohio, USA
Father: Jonah Adkins
Mother: Myrtle Hart
Spouse: Beatrice Watkins
Film Number: 002251966"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonah Lee Adkins Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1927
Birth Place: Twin Branch, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Mar 2004
Father: Jonah Adkins
Mother: Myrtle Hart
SSN: 234427811
Notes: Jul 1944: Name listed as JONAH LEE ADKINS JR;
25 Mar 2004: Name listed as JONAH LEE ADKINS"
6. Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonah Johnny Adkins Jr
Death Age: 76
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1927
Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1953
Death Date: 21 Mar 2004
Death Place: Ada, Ohio, USA
Parents: Jonah
Spouse: Beatrice Hunnaman..."
7. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: JONAH L Jr Adkins
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY KOREA
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1927
Death Date: 21 Mar 2004
Cemetery: Preston Cemetery
Cemetery Address: CO Rd 90 Alger, OH 45812"
8. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jonah L. Adkins
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1927
Death Date: 21 Mar 2004
Cemetery: Preston Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. 1950 Census, Hardin Co, OH; Alger; taken 3 May 1950; Sheet Number 27; Dwelling #286.
Listed as Beatrice L. Wadkins; age 26; born in OH; married; in household of husband, Ralph
Wadkins.
2. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatrice Watkins
[Beatrice Hunnaman]
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Date: 10 Dec 1953
Marriage Place: Hardin, Ohio, USA
Father: Nelson Hunnaman
Mother: Bonnie Cochran
Spouse: Jonah L Adkins
Film Number: 002251966"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tressa Jo McGinnis-Bissonette; 12 Jul 2021.
" Beatrice L. Hunnaman Adkins
Birth 10 Oct 1923
Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, USA
Death 10 Jul 2021 (aged 97)
Ada, Hardin County, Ohio, USA
Burial Preston Cemetery
Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 229442869"Additional Information Posted:
"Beatrice L. Adkins, age 97, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 9:10 AM at Vancrest of Ada."She was born on October 10, 1923 in Alger, Ohio to Nelson and Bonnie (Choran) Hunnaman who preceded her in death.
"Beatrice first married Ralph Watkins,they were divorced and he preceded her in death. She married Jonah L. Adkins on November 20, 1953 and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2004.
"Beatrice was a homemaker.
"Also surviving are two sons: Leroy Watkins of Alger and Richard Watkins of Ada; two daughters: Bonnie Summa of Shawnee and Judy (Robert) Howard of Lakeview; eleven grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and fifty great-great grandchildren.
"She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathlene Lacher; two daughters-in-law: Betty Watkins and Pat Watkins; two grandchildren: Beth Ann Watkins and Alex Elchert; five brothers: Jack, Carl, Berline, Richard and Armond Hunnaman; and a sister, June Treen.
"Family services will be held at a later date. It was her wish to be cremated.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess Mining Village; taken on 19 Apr
1930; Page 243B; Image 25 of 35; Family #103/103.
Listed as John I. Adkins; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Henry G. Adkins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 20 Apr 1940;
Page 792A; Image 23 of 36; Household #155.
Listed as John Ivan Adkins; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Henry G. Adkins.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009, LDS Web Site.
"Name Ivan H Adkins
Residence Date 01 Jan 1995-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States
Birth Date 27 May 1927
Address Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Address Date 01 Jan 1995-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Columbus, Ohio 43213
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Westerville, Ohio 43081
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1983-18 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Darlene S Adkins, Philistia W Adkins
Record Number 40186423"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ivan Howard Adkins
[Ivan H Adkins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 May 1927
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Jul 1996
Father: Henry G Adkins
Mother: Dolly Perry
SSN: 235368911
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as IVAN HOWARD ADKINS;
07 Aug 1996: Name listed as IVAN H ADKINS"
5. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ivan Howard Adkins
Birth Date: 27 May 1927
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Date: 23 Jul 1996
Death Time: 09:50 AM
Hospital of Death: Home
Death Place: Reynoldsburg, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 061737
Age at Death: 69
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Social Security Number: 235-36-8911
Father's Surname: Adkins
Mother's Maiden Name: Perry
Marital Status: Married
Education: 1 year college
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Navy
Industry of Decedent: U.S. Postal Service
Occupation of Decedent: Postal clerks, exc. mail carriers
Primary Registration District: 2509"
6. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ivan Adkins
Birth Date: 27 May 1927
Death Date: 23 Jul 1996
SSN: 235368911
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 25 Feb 1946
Release Date 1: 7 Jan 1948
Branch 2: N
Enlistment Date 2: 23 Jan 1950
Release Date 2: 7 Dec 1953"
1. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ivan H Adkins
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1960
Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Occupation: Driver
Spouse: Philistia Adkins
Publication Title: Columbus, Ohio, City Directory, 1960"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Philista Adkins
Also Known As Philistia W Adkins
Residence Date 03 Nov 2004
Residence Place Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States
Birth Date 13 Jul 1931
Address Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
Address Date 03 Nov 2004
2nd Address Port Charlotte, Florida 33980
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Westerville, Ohio 43081
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1983
Possible Relatives Darlene S Adkins, Ivan H Adkins
Record Number 40186697"
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Adkins
Race: Black
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Eckman, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1925
Residence Place: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Jimmys Restaurant
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Margaret Williams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Robert Adkins Self (Head)"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Adkins
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1925
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
[Bluefield, West Virginia]
Death Date: Jun 1994
Father: William Adkins
Mother: Katie B
SSN: 279263034
Notes: Apr 1946: Name listed as ROBERT ADKINS"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestery.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Adkins
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1925
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: African American (Black)
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 24 Jun 1994
Death Time: 12:35 AM
Hospital of Death: University Hosp. Cinci General
Death Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 054271
Age at Death: 68
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Social Security Number: 279-26-3034
Census Tract: 0069
Primary Registration District: 3101"
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Aestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Adkins
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1925
Birth Place: Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 24 Jun 1994
Death Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Cemetery: Spring Grove Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1940); Page 11; Line #13; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Bailey; age 19; born in Crumpler, WV; single; living at Ingleside, WV; married on 14 Dec
1940 at Princeton, WV; Margaret Smith; age 18; born at Vivian, WV; single; living at Ingleside, WV.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Daymond Bailey
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1921
Residence Place: Ingleside, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Rosa Hester
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Ray Daymond Bailey Self (Head)"
3. Lancaster Co, VA; Marriage License #77 047068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond D. Bailey; age 56; born 23 Feb 1921 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS Education; living at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co, VA; son of Ivan Victor and Rosa Belle
(Eanes) Bailey; married on 24 Oct 1977 at the Irvington Baptist Church, Irvington, VA; Ruby
Pearl Luckado, maiden name Williams; age 55; born 19 Sep 1922 in NC; divorced; this was
her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Kilmarnock, VA; daughter of Hubert Clarence
and Bertha Maie (Williamson) Williams.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ray Daymon Bailey
[Raymond D Bailey]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Oct 1994
Father: Ivan V Bailey
Mother: Rosa B Eanes
SSN: 234220075
Notes: Feb 1939: Name listed as RAY DAYMON BAILEY;
02 Nov 1994: Name listed as RAYMOND D BAILEY"
5. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Raymond Daymond Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 73
Birth Date: abt 1921
Death Date: 27 Oct 1994
Death Place: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Rp Bailey
Certificate Number: 1994044777"
1. Lancaster Co, VA; Marriage License #77 047068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond D. Bailey; age 56; born 23 Feb 1921 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS Education; living at Kilmarnock, Lancaster Co, VA; son of Ivan Victor and Rosa Belle
(Eanes) Bailey; married on 24 Oct 1977 at the Irvington Baptist Church, Irvington, VA; Ruby
Pearl Luckado, maiden name Williams; age 55; born 19 Sep 1922 in NC; divorced; this was
her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Kilmarnock, VA; daughter of Hubert Clarence
and Bertha Maie (Williamson) Williams.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Patricia Ann Barbour
[Patricia Barbour Smith]
[Patricia Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1935
Birth Place: Superior Mcd, West Virginia
[Superior, West Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Jan 2006
Father: Clarence R Barbour
Mother: Margaret M White
SSN: 232568898
Notes: Feb 1953: Name listed as PATRICIA ANN BARBOUR;
Aug 1971: Name listed as PATRICIA BARBOUR SMITH;
10 Jan 2006: Name listed as PATRICIA A SMITH"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert A. Smith; age 23; born in Coopers, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; married on
12 Jan 1951 at Anawalt, WV; Nadine N. Bailey; age 18; born and living at Leckie, WV;
single; with consent of Marinda Blecher (sic, Bailey), mother of Nadine N. Belcher (sic, Bailey).
1. 1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert A. Smith; age 23; born in Coopers, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; married on
12 Jan 1951 at Anawalt, WV; Nadine N. Bailey; age 18; born and living at Leckie, WV;
single; with consent of Marinda Blecher (sic, Bailey), mother of Nadine N. Belcher (sic, Bailey).
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nannie Nadine Bailey
[Nannie Nadine Smith]
[Nannie Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1932
Birth Place: Leckie McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Feb 2002
Father: Nathaniel A Bailey
Mother: Laura M Harman
SSN: 235520605
Notes: Aug 1950: Name listed as NANNIE NADINE BAILEY;
Dec 1956: Name listed as NANNIE NADINE SMITH;
27 Feb 2002: Name listed as NANNIE N SMITH"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Rick; 16 Apr 2008.
Nannie Nadine Bailey Smith; born 4 Feb 1932; died 23 Feb 2002; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; obit posted.
"BLUEFIELD - Nannie Nadine Bailey Smith, 70, of Rt. 4, Box 174, Bluefield, and formerly of Leckie, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002 at Princeton Health Care in Princeton.Born Feb. 4, 1932 in Leckie, she was a daughter of the late Nathan Bailey and Miranda Harmon Bailey.
Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Bluefield for 13 years and had formerly made her home in Leckie. She was formerly employed by General Instrument in Tazewell, Va. and she was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Brushfork United Methodist Church and in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Harry and Lonnie Bailey; and a niece, Jane Lovelace Short.
Survivors include her husband whom celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Jan. 12, Robert A. Smith of Rt. 4, Bluefield; sisters, Blanche Lovelace Hill and husband, Rev. Ira Hill of Princeton, and Lois Robinette and husband, Bill of Arkansas; brother, Ronnie Bailey and wife, Betty of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Davis and husband, Lee of Anawalt, Ruth Davis of Anawalt, and Sissy Ahrens and husband, Louis and son, Bobby of El Paso, Texas; nieces, Laura Larkin and husband, John and children, Regina and John Carl of Princeton, and Denise Underwood and husband, Sam and son, Brandon of Bluefield; nephew, Jimmy Davis and wife, Donna of Rainelle, and children, Jessica, Jeremy, Tiffany, Matthew, and Laura; and other nieces and nephews."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #27971; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lindsey Boyd Adkins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; US Navy; living at Crumpler,
WV; son of Everett and Flora (Balnkenship) Adkins; married on 21 Sep 1956 in Pembroke, VA;
Janice Mae Tiller; age 27; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of James Ira and Lelia Mae
(Durham) Tiller.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lindsey Boyd Adkins
[Lindsey B Adkins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Apr 2007
Father: Everett B Adkins
Mother: Flora E Blankenship
SSN: 235368439
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as LINDSEY BOYD ADKINS;
18 Apr 2007: Name listed as LINDSEY B ADKINS"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #27971; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lindsey Boyd Adkins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; US Navy; living at Crumpler,
WV; son of Everett and Flora (Balnkenship) Adkins; married on 21 Sep 1956 in Pembroke, VA;
Janice Mae Tiller; age 27; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of James Ira and Lelia Mae
(Durham) Tiller.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 208B; Image
32 of 75; Family #278/294.
Listed as Hobart Atkins; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Jonah H. Adkins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 599B; Image 15 of 57; Household #131.
Listed as Hobart D.Adkins; age 14; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jonah H. Adkins.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #65.
Listed as Hobart D. Adkins; age 24; born in WV; never married; coal loader in coal mine; in
household of father, Jonah H. Adkins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Hobert David Adkins; age 30; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on
11 Aug 1956 at Davy, WV; Lillie Mae Craft; age 20; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Davy,
WV; with consent of Robert Lacy and Lina Frances Craft, parents of Lillie Me Craft.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hobeart Davide Adkins
[Hobert D Adkins]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1925
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Sep 1997
Father: Jonah H Adkins
Mother: Myrtle Hart
SSN: 234368195
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Oct 1942: Name listed as HOBEART DAVIDE ADKINS;
16 Sep 1997: Name listed as HOBERT D ADKINS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 83; WV Archives Web Site.
Hobert David Adkins; age 30; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on
11 Aug 1956 at Davy, WV; Lillie Mae Craft; age 20; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Davy,
WV; with consent of Robert Lacy and Lina Frances Craft, parents of Lillie Me Craft.