1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas F. Addair, Jr; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Thomas and Evaline; married on 3 Feb 1935 at Avondale, WV; Martha Sampson; age 35;
born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Jim and ______.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Martha Christian Addair
Birth 27 Mar 1899
Death 28 Sep 1953 (aged 54)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939123"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Gordon Rife; age 29; born in VA; married twice; last time for 7 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; E.D. 14-4; taken on 15 Jun 1940; Page 115B;
Image 40 of 44; Household #313.
Listed as Gordon Rife; age 61; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer on W.P.A. toilets; head of household.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gordon Rife
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 63
Birth Date: abt 1879
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1942
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: William Rife
Mother: Eliza Rife
Spouse: Rosie Bell Woosley
Certificate Number: 1942035679
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gordon Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1881
Birth Place: Buchanan Cou, Virginia
Father:
William Riffe
Mother:
Liza J Riffe
SSN: 224185092
Notes: Aug 1938: Name listed as GORDON RIFFE"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carolyn Goddard; 3 Dec 2007; maintained by Clifford Edsel
Miller.
" Gordon Rife
Birth 4 Jul 1880
Death 7 Dec 1953 (aged 73)
Burial
Rife Cemetery
Slate, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 23237742"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Suzana Rife; age 27; born in VA; married once for 7 yrs; 4 children, all living; in household
of husband, Gordon Riffe.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; E.D. 14-4; taken on 15 Jun 1940; Page 115B;
Image 40 of 44; Household #313.
Listed as Susie Rife; age 59; born in NC; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Gordon Riffe.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 26 Jan 2013.
" Susan “Susie” Crouse Rife
Birth 9 Oct 1880
North Carolina, USA
Death 16 Jul 1942 (aged 61)
Stacy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Rife Cemetery
Slate, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104199321"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Mamie Rife; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Gordon Riffe.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Mary Rife; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Gordon Riffe.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 150A; Family #221/221.
Listed as Louise Rife; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Gordon Riffe.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Ethel Dameron, 61 of Gary, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.Mary was born March 11, 1956 in Coal Mountain, WV, a daughter of the late Cline and Nancy Walker Lowe.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a half-sister, Cathy Harper.Those left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Melissa Ray and Husband Larry of Houlka, MS; one grandson, Andrew Ray and Wife Angela of Hanover, WV; one granddaughter, Alice Ann Ray of Hanover, WV; 2 step grandsons and 5 step great grandkids; one brother, Charles Lowe and Wife Shirley of Hanover, WV; one nephew, Brad Lowe and wife Rachel of New Prague, MN.Funeral services will be Saturday, December 30, at 1 p.m. at The Chapel of Fanning of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with the Reverend Don Morgan officiating. Per her wishes cremation will follow immediately after the funeral service..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; E.D. 24-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page
232A; Image 13 of 22; Household #106.
Listed as George F. Smith; age 26; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in Logan Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; machine man in coal mine; head of household.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Franklin Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Matewan, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1914
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Violet Workman Smith
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Franklin Smith Self (Head)
Violet Workman Smith Wife"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
George Franklin Smith; age 31; born in Matewan, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV;
married on 17 Jan 1946 at Welch, WV; Almeda Jane Smith; age 22; born in KY; single;
living at Bartley, WV.
4. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #71 038935; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Franklin Smith; age 57; born 16 Jan 1914 in WV; widowed; this was his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs
HS education; living in Williamson, Mingo Co, WV; son of J.A. and Samantha (Justice) Smith;
married on 4 Sep 1971 in Wise Co, VA; Nellie Stacy, maiden name Stacy; age 50; born 25 Dec 1920
in KY; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education; living in Williamson, WV; daughter
of T.C. and Annie (May) Stacy.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Smith
SSN: 235-10-9213
Last Residence:
33534 Gibsonton, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
BORN: 16 Jan 1914
Last Benefit: 33534, Gibsonton, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
Died: Jun 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George F Smith
Race: White
Age at Death: 64
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1914
Death Date: 24 Jun 1978
Death Place: Hillsborough, Florida, United States"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Mary R.; 18 May 2010.
" George F. Smith
Birth 16 Jan 1914
Death 24 Jun 1978 (aged 64)
Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Burial
Sunset Memory Gardens
Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, Florida"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
George Franklin Smith; age 31; born in Matewan, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV;
married on 17 Jan 1946 at Welch, WV; Almeda Jane Smith; age 22; born in KY; single;
living at Bartley, WV.
1. Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas H Adair
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1939
Residence County: Franklin
Times Married: 1
Spouse's Name: Georget Watkins
Spouse's Age: 43
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1935
Spouse's Residence County: Franklin
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1978
Marriage License County: Franklin
Certificate Number: 43382
Volume Number: 9485"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Henry Adair
[Thomas H Adair]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1939
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Dec 1998
Father: James H Adair
Mother: Molly B Baldwin
SSN: 231440789
Notes: May 1953: Name listed as THOMAS HENRY ADAIR; 17 Dec 1998: Name listed as THOMAS H ADAIR"
1. Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas H Adair
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1939
Residence County: Franklin
Times Married: 1
Spouse's Name: Georget Watkins
Spouse's Age: 43
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1935
Spouse's Residence County: Franklin
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1978
Marriage License County: Franklin
Certificate Number: 43382
Volume Number: 9485"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37732; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey E. Adair; age 21; born in Warrior, WV; single; US Army; living at Swords Creek, VA;
son of James Harvey and Mollie Bell (Baldwin) Adair; married on 13 Dec 1961 at Lebanon,
VA; Violet Jane Richardson; age 18; born and living in Swords Creek, VA; single; daughter
of William John and Lacy (Compton) Richardson.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harvey Edward Adair
[Harvey E Adair]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1941
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Jan 1996
Father: James H Adair
Mother: Mollie B Baldwin
SSN: 223521936
Death Certificate Number: SSA-721
Notes: May 1957: Name listed as HARVEY EDWARD ADAIR; 08 Feb 1996: Name listed as HARVEY E ADAIR"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37732; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey E. Adair; age 21; born in Warrior, WV; single; US Army; living at Swords Creek, VA;
son of James Harvey and Mollie Bell (Baldwin) Adair; married on 13 Dec 1961 at Lebanon,
VA; Violet Jane Richardson; age 18; born and living in Swords Creek, VA; single; daughter
of William John and Lacy (Compton) Richardson.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #7678; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Keith Jones; age 20; born and living in Tards, VA; single;; automobile clerk;
son of William Ellis and Hazel (Epperson) Jones; married on 15 March 1952 at
Bluefield, VA; Retha Vee Adair; age 18; born in Berwind, WV; single; High School student;
living at Bluefield, VA; daughter of Joseph leonard and Lula (Deskins) Adair.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #7678; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Keith Jones; age 20; born and living in Tards, VA; single;; automobile clerk;
son of William Ellis and Hazel (Epperson) Jones; married on 15 March 1952 at
Bluefield, VA; Retha Vee Adair; age 18; born in Berwind, WV; single; High School student;
living at Bluefield, VA; daughter of Joseph leonard and Lula (Deskins) Adair.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Retha Vee Adair
[Retha Vee Jones]
[Retha Jones]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1934
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Apr 2002
Father: Joseph L Adair
Mother: Lula E Deskins
SSN: 229402137
Notes: Mar 1951: Name listed as RETHA VEE ADAIR; Jun 1958: Name listed as RETHA VEE JONES; 11 May 2002: Name listed as RETHA V JONES"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; E.D. 24-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page
232A; Image 13 of 22; Household #106.
Listed as George F. Smith; age 26; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in Logan Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; machine man in coal mine; head of household.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Franklin Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Matewan, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1914
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Pond Creek Pocahontas Company
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Violet Workman Smith
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Franklin Smith Self (Head)
Violet Workman Smith Wife"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
George Franklin Smith; age 31; born in Matewan, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV;
married on 17 Jan 1946 at Welch, WV; Almeda Jane Smith; age 22; born in KY; single;
living at Bartley, WV.
4. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #71 038935; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Franklin Smith; age 57; born 16 Jan 1914 in WV; widowed; this was his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs
HS education; living in Williamson, Mingo Co, WV; son of J.A. and Samantha (Justice) Smith;
married on 4 Sep 1971 in Wise Co, VA; Nellie Stacy, maiden name Stacy; age 50; born 25 Dec 1920
in KY; divorced; this was her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education; living in Williamson, WV; daughter
of T.C. and Annie (May) Stacy.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Smith
SSN: 235-10-9213
Last Residence:
33534 Gibsonton, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
BORN: 16 Jan 1914
Last Benefit: 33534, Gibsonton, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
Died: Jun 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George F Smith
Race: White
Age at Death: 64
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1914
Death Date: 24 Jun 1978
Death Place: Hillsborough, Florida, United States"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Mary R.; 18 May 2010.
" George F. Smith
Birth 16 Jan 1914
Death 24 Jun 1978 (aged 64)
Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
Burial
Sunset Memory Gardens
Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County, Florida"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 10 May 1910, Page 278A, Family #302.
Listed as Violet Workman, age 7, born in WV, in household of grandfather, John A. Workman, Sr,
with father, John A. Workman, Jr.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; E.D. 24-14; taken 2 May 1940; Page
232A; Image 13 of 22; Household #106.
Listed as Violet Smith; age 36; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in Logan Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George F. Smith.