McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Mathias Harman Christian

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301, Family 1170.
Listed as Mathias Christian, age 16, born in VA, in household of father,
Thomas Christian.
2. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Mathias Christian, son of Moses and Mary (______) Christian, was born abt
1832 in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Christian Search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
John Donnelly, johndonnelly@jdproud.com.
Mathias Christian: born in 1834 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Thomas B. and
Mary C. Altizer Christian; married first, Eleanor Beavers on 5 Sep 1854 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married second, Mary Huff on 25 Sep 1904 in Madison, OH;
married third, Hattie (_________).
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Listed as Thomas Christian, age 45, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1854, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Mathias Christian, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Thomas and Mary Christian, married
on 5 Sep 1854 Eleanor Beavers, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Nancy Beavers.
Married by Bird Lockhart.
6. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 5, No 273, Haga, page 17.
Mathias Christian, age 62, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 6 Apr 1898,
Mrs. Hettie (Miller) Adams, age 61, daughter of (________) and Celia Miller.


Eleanor "Ellen" Beavers

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Christian Search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
John Donnelly, johndonnelly@jdproud.com.
Mathias Christian: born in 1834 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Thomas B. and
Mary C. Altizer Christian; married first, Eleanor Beavers on 5 Sep 1854 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married second, Mary Huff on 25 Sep 1904 in Madison, OH;
married third, Hattie (_________).
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Christian Search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Eleanor Beavers; born in 1832 or Oct 1837; daughter of William and Nancy
Harrison Beavers; married Mathias Beavers on 5 Sep 1854 in tazewell Co, VA.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page 294B, Family #1076.
Listed as Eleanor Beavers, age 14, born in VA, in household of brother, Thomas R. Beavers.
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Listed as Ellen Christian, age 31, born in VA, in household of husband, Mathias Christian.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1854, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Mathias Christian, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Thomas and Mary Christian, married
on 5 Sep 1854 Eleanor Beavers, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Nancy Beavers.
Married by Bird Lockhart.


Levicy Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Listed as Vica Christian, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Mathias Christian.


David Christian

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1167.
Listed as David Christian, age 11, in household of father, Daniel Christian.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 22.
David Christian married on 26 Jan 1859 Amanda Elswick.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B Family #45.
Listed as David Christian, age 32, born in VA, head of household.
There is a William Elswick, age 66, and a Nancy Elswick, age 20, also listed
in this household. Are these Amanda's father and sister?
4. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1859, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
David Christian, age 31, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Daniel and Hannah Christian, married on 26 Jan 1859
Amanda Elswick, age 19, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Cinda Elswick. Married by John
Christian.


Amanda Elswick

1. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 22.
David Christian married on 26 Jan 1859 Amanda Elswick.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B, Family #45.
Listed as David Christian, age 32, born in VA, head of household.
There is a William Elswick, age 66, and a Nancy Elswick, age 20, also listed
in this household. Are these Amanda's father and sister?
3. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1859, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
David Christian, age 31, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Daniel and Hannah Christian, married on 26 Jan 1859
Amanda Elswick, age 19, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Cinda Elswick. Married by John
Christian.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 2 Oct 1850, Page 314A, Family #1362.
Listed as Arminda Elswick, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, William Elswick.


Lucinda Christian

1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B, Family #45.
Listed as Lucinda Christian, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
David Christian.


Lilly C. Christian

1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B, Family #45.
Listed as Lilla C. Christian, age 8, born in VA, in household of father,
David Christian.


John W. Christian

1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B, Family #45.
Listed as John W. Christian, age 5, born in VA, in household of father,
David Christian.


Rebecca C. Christian

1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden Township, taken on 1 Sep 1870, page
176B, Family #45.
Listed as Rebecca C. Christian, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
David Christian.


Anthony Christian

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1166.
Listed as Anthony Christian, age 22, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 140.
Anthony Christian married on 23 Mar 1848 Nancy Vandike.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Anthony Christian; age 52; born in VA; maried; farmer; head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by Blackcat@atlantic.net.
Anthony Christian, son of David and Linea "Lenny" Trent Christian, was born
about 1828 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Nancy Vandike.


Nancy VanDyke

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1166.
Listed as Nancy Christian, age 19, in household of husband, Anthony Christian.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 140.
Anthony Christian married on 23 Mar 1848 Nancy Vandike.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Nancy Christian; age 40; born in VA; maried; in household of husband, Anthony Christian.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by Blackcat@atlantic.net.
Anthony Christian, son of David and Linea "Lenny" Trent Christian, was born
about 1828 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Nancy Vandike.


David K. Christian

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1166.
Listed as David Christian, age 1, in household of father, Anthony
Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, David Christian Search, 11 sep 2002, submitted by
Caryl Lamont, carylandsuzi@yahoo.com.
David K. Christian; born in Jun 1849 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Anthony and
Nancy VanDyke Christian; died in 1900 in Buchanan Co, VA; married Amanda
Elswick on 5 Sep 1872 in tazewell Co, VA.


Linna Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Linna Christian; age 25; born in VA; single; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Octavia Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Octava Christian; age 24; born in VA; single; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Israel Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Israel Christian; age 23; born in VA; single; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Crockett Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Crockett Christian; age 19; born in VA; single; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Catherine Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Catherine Christian; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Elizabeth Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Elizabeth Christian; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


John Christian

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as John Christian; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Anthony Christian.


Israel VanDyke

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted bu
rjbarnett@netscope.net
Anthony Christian, son of David and Linea "Lenny" Trent Christian, was born
about 1828 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Nancy Vandike, daughter of Isarel and
Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 69.
Israel Vandyke married in 1822 Polly Beavers.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 298B, Family #1138.
Listed as Israel Vandike, age 49, born in VA, head of household.
4. 1830 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 216.
Israel VanDyke is listed here.


Mary Rebecca Beavers

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted bu
Blackcat@atlantic.net.
Anthony Christian, son of David and Linea "Lenny" Trent Christian, was born
about 1828 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Nancy Vandike, daughter of Isarel and
Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke.
Mary Rebecca Beavers was a daughter of Robert and Catherine Harman Beavers.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 69.
Israel Vandyke married in 1822 Polly Beavers.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 298B, Family #1138.
Husband is listed as Israel Vandike, age 49, born in VA, head of household,
with no wife.


John W. VanDyke

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
John W. Vandyke, son of Israel and Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke, was born in
Jun 1836 in Tazewell Co, VA; died in 1900; married first, Jane Elswick;
second, Elizabeth Jane Steele on 28 Jan 1861 (sic 1862).
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 298B, Family #1138.
Listed as Jno Vandike, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Israel
VanDyke.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA" Harman, Vol II, page 21.
John VanDyke married Jane Elswick on 5 Jul 1858.
4. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA" Harman, Vol II, page 21.
John VanDyke married Elizabeth Steel on 28 Jan 1862.
5. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1858, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Vandike, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Israel and Mary Vandyke, married on 5 Jul 1858
Jane Elswick, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Lucinda Elswick. Married by John
Christian.
6. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1862, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Vandike, age 24 yr, 7 mon, 8 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, widowed, son of Samuel and Polly Vandike,
married on 28 Jan 1862, Elizabeth Steele, age 18 yrs, 3 mon, 9 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shadrack and Christener Steele.
(Even though John's parents are transcribed different, believe this is same person).


Elizabeth Jane Steele

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
John W. Vandyke, son of Israel and Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke, was born in
Jun 1836 in Tazewell Co, VA; died in 1900; married first, Jane Elswick;
second, Elizabeth Jane Steele, daughter of Shadrack and Christina Deskins
Steel, on 28 Jan 1861.
2. Will Book #2, page 158, tazewell Co, VA.
Richard Steel's will was probated in Feb 1840 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Divides his property to wife, Eleanor, to his children: Shadrack, Richard,
and Harvey; to his grandsons: Calvin and Marvin; to his granddaughters: Ann
Eliza, and Elizabeth Steel; to his daughter: Nancy Huton? (Horten, see
Reference #2) and her children; to his sons: Edmond, Thomas and Wesley;
to his son-in-law:George Steel and to his daughters: Sharlotty and Tony?
Steel.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 314B, Family #1370.
Listed as Betsy Steel, age 8, born in VA, in hosuehold of father, Shadrack
Steel.
4. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1862, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
John Vandike, age 24 yr, 7 mon, 8 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, widowed, son of Samuel and Polly Vandike,
married on 28 Jan 1862, Elizabeth Steele, age 18 yrs, 3 mon, 9 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
Shadrack and Christener Steele.


Alexander Christian

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Catherine Vandyke, daughter of Israel and Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke, was
born in 1825; married Alexander Beavers, son of Moses and Mary Beavers
Christian.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301AA, Family #1172.
Listed as Alexander Christian, age 25, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 140.
Alexander Christian married on 2 Feb 1848 Catherine Vandyke.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Alexander Christian, age 36, born in VA, farmer, head of
household.


Catherine VanDyke

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Catherine Vandyke, daughter of Israel and Mary Rebecca Beavers VanDyke, was
born in 1825; married Alexander Beavers, son of Moses and Mary Beavers
Christian.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301AA, Family #1172.
Listed as Catherine Christian, age 25, born in VA, in household of husband,
Alexander Christian.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 140.
Alexander Christian married on 2 Feb 1848 Catherine Vandyke.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Katherine Christian, age 26, born in VA, in household of husband,
Alexander Christian.


Lewis Christian

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Anthony Christian search, 2 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Lewis Christian, son of Alexander and Catherine Vandyke Christian, was born
on 28 Jan 1849 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 8 Apr 1919; married Dorinda M.
Christian.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301AA, Family #1172.
Listed as Lewis Christian, age 1, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander christian.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Lewis Christian, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander Christian.


Israel Christian

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Israel Christian, age 7, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander Christian.


Polly Christian

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Polly Christian, age 4, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander Christian.


Eveline Christian

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Eveline Christian, age 3, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander Christian.


Marilla Christian

1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1321.
Listed as Marilla Christian, age 1 month, born in VA, in household of father,
Alexander Christian.


William Nelson

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1163
Listed as Ruth Altizer, age 11, born in VA, in household of father William
Altizer.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Altizer search, 3 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.com
Rutha Susan (sic believe she had a sister named Susan, Yes) Altizer was born
on 29 Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 9 Sep 1889 at Bandy, VA; married
William Nelson, son of Isaac Nelson.
3. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Altizer search, 18 Mar 2001.
Rutha Altizer was born on 29 Dec 1839 in VA; married William Nelson on
19 Jan 1859 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. RootsWeb Message Board, Tazewell Co, VA, posted by Marilee Jolliff, 3 Oct
2001.
Noah Anderson; born in Grayson Co, VA; son of Harvey and Susan Anderson;
married Rutha Altizer; born on 21 Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA;
daughter of William A. and Levisa Harmon Altizer. Conflicts with Ref 2 and 3
unless Rutha Altizer married twice.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 22.
William Nelson married on 19 Jan 1859 Ruthy Altizer in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1310.
Listed as William Nelson, age 25, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1859, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Nelson, age 23 yr, 10 mon, 7 days, born in Ashe Co, NC, a trader, son of Isaac and Susan Nelson,
married on 19 Jan 1859 Ruthy Altizer, age 20, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Levica
Altizer. Married by Gideon Scifers.
8. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 9 Nov 1850, Page 313A, Family #1096.
Listed as William Nelson, age 15, born in NC, in household of father, Isaac Nelson.


Rutha Altizer

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 23 Sep 1850; Page 300B, Family #1163/1163.
Listed as Ruth Altizer, age 11, born in VA, in household of father William Altizer.
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1859, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
William Nelson, age 23 yr, 10 mon, 7 days, born in Ashe Co, NC, a trader, son of Isaac and Susan Nelson,
married on 19 Jan 1859 Ruthy Altizer, age 20, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Levica
Altizer. Married by Gideon Scifers.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1310.
Listed as Ruth Nelson, age 19, born in VA, in household of husband, William Nelson.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Altizer search, 3 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.com
Rutha Susan (sic believe she had a sister named Susan, Yes) Altizer was born
on 29 Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 9 Sep 1889 at Bandy, VA; married
William Nelson, son of Isaac Nelson.
5. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Altizer search, 18 Mar 2001.
Rutha Altizer was born on 29 Dec 1839 in VA; married William Nelson on
19 Jan 1859 in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. RootsWeb Message Board, Tazewell Co, VA, posted by Marilee Jolliff, 3 Oct 2001.
Noah Anderson; born in Grayson Co, VA; son of Harvey and Susan Anderson;
married Rutha Altizer; born on 21 Dec 1839 in Tazewell Co, VA;
daughter of William A. and Levisa Harmon Altizer. Conflicts with Ref 2 and 3
unless Rutha Altizer married twice.
7. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 22.
William Nelson married on 19 Jan 1859 Ruthy Altizer in Tazewell Co, VA.


Adam B. Altizer

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 23 Sep 1850; Page 300B, Family #1163/1163.
Listed as Adam Altizer, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, William Altizer.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Altizer search, 3 Jan 2001, submitted by
rjbarnett@netscope.com
Adam Altizer, was born in 1867 (sic has to be 1843); died in 1899;
married Elizabeth Stevenson, daughter of John Stevenson, in 1865.
3. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Altizer search, 18 Mar 2001.
Adam Altizer was born in Mar 1844 in VA; married Elizabeth Stevenson on 7
Dec 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1309.
Listed as Adam Altizer, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, William Altizer.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 33.
Adam Altizer married Elizabeth Stephenson on 7 Dec 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870, Page 292B, Family #458.
Listed as Adam Altizer, age 25, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
7. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880, Page 276D, Family #29/29.
Listed as Adam Altizer, age 36, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Elizabeth L. Stevenson

1. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, William Altizer search, 18 Mar 2001.
Adam Altizer was born in Mar 1844 in VA; married Elizabeth Stevenson on 7
Dec 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth Stevenson was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (______)
Stevenson.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 29 Sep 1850, Page 307B, Family # 1264.
Listed as Betsy Stephenson, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, John Stevenson.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 33.
Adam Altizer married Elizabeth Stephenson on 7 Dec 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Knob and Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 3 Aug 1860,
Page 855, Family #1170.
Listed as Elizabeth Stevenson, age 15, born in VA, in household of mother, Elizabeth Harkrider Stevenson.
5. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870,
Page 292B, Family #458.
Listed as Elizabeth Altizer, age 25, born in VA,in household of husband, Adam Altizer.
6. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880, Page 276D, Family #29/29.
Listed as Elizabeth Altizer, age 36, born in VA, in household of husband, Adam Altizer.
7. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 176A, Family #53.
Listed as Elizabeth Altizer, age 56, born in Mar 1844 in VA, widow, farmer, head of household.


Ruth L. Altizer

1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880, Page 276D, Family #29/29.
Listed as Ruthy L. Altizer, age 6 months, born in VA, in household of father, Adam Altizer.


John Hile Gates

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Richard Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
kevman833@aol.com.
Louisa Christian was born to Thomas and Mary Altizer Christian in 1831 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married John Hile Gates on 10 Jun 1847 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family 1162.
Listed as John H. Gates, age 25, born in VA, head of household.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 136.
John Gates married Louisa Christian on 10 Jun 1847 in Tazewell Co, VA.


Louisa Christian

1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Richard Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
kevman833@aol.com.
Louisa Christian was born to Thomas and Mary Altizer Christian in 1831 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married John Hile Gates on 10 Jun 1847 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family 1162.
Listed as Louisa Gates, age 20, born in VA, in household of husband, John H.
Gates.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 136.
John Gates married Louisa Christian on 10 Jun 1847 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.com.
Louisa Christian Gates died on 8 Sep 1864 in Lawrence Co, KY.


Thomas Jefferson Gates

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family 1162.
Listed as Thomas Gates, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, John H.
Gates.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Richard Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
kevman833@aol.com.
Thomas Gateswas born to John and Louisa Christian Gates in 1848.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.com.
Thomas Jefferson Gates was born on 10 Nov 1847 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on
28 Jul 1907 in TX; married Mary Jane Hammon on 30 May 1872 in McGoffin Co,
KY.


Jeremiah Gates

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family 1162.
Listed as Jeremia Gates, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, John H.
Gates.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Richard Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
kevman833@aol.com.
Jeremia Gates was born to John and Louisa Christian Gates in 1849.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Gates search, 5 Jan 2001, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.com.
Died young.


William Mullins

1. Ancestry.com web site, Booker Mullins search, 18 Jan 2001, submitted by
SHRUL2@cs.com
William Mullins was born abt 1728 in Henry Co, VA; married Elizabeth
Varner.
2. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"Descendants of Abraham Mullins"
David Mullins, son of James Booker and Nancy Stanley Mullins, was born in
1798 in NC; died in July 1877 in VA; married Virginia Jane Short, daughter
of William and Elizabeth Bolen Short, on 19 Feb 1820 in Floyd Co, KY.
James Booker Mullins, son of William and Katherine Varner Mullins, was born
abt 1762 in Franklin Co, VA; died in 1864 at Bold Camp, Wise Co, VA; married
Nancy Stanley, daughter of William and Nancy Mullins Stanley.
William Mullins was born in 1723 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; died in 1787 in
Franklin Co, VA; married Katherine Elizabeth Varner abt 1748 in VA.


Katherine Elizabeth Varner

1. Buchanan Co, VA Web Site, www.silvermaple.net/buchanan/
"Descendants of Abraham Mullins"
David Mullins, son of James Booker and Nancy Stanley Mullins, was born in
1798 in NC; died in July 1877 in VA; married Virginia Jane Short, daughter
of William and Elizabeth Bolen Short, on 19 Feb 1820 in Floyd Co, KY.
James Booker Mullins, son of William and Katherine Elizabeth Varner Mullins,
was born abt 1762 in Franklin Co, VA; died in 1864 at Bold Camp, Wise Co, VA;
married Nancy Stanley, daughter of William and Nancy Mullins Stanley.