1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Henry Valentine Akers, Miner" article; Page 90; submitted by Carol Cassady, Lilburn, GA.
"...1) Claude Cornell Akers; wa born September 13 !899, Montgomery County, VA, die Novemver
14, 1959, and is buried at Princeton, WV. He married (1) Nancy Phillips, children: Bobby Ellis (2)
Alberta Withrow...."
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 May 1910; Page 12A; Family #204/239.
Listed as Claude Aken; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Henry V. Akers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Akers; age 26; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Hnery and Mary; married on 5 Mar 1923 at Roderfield, Nancy Phillips;age 27; born in
Perry Co, KY; divorced; daughter of Tom and _____.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Henry Valentine Akers, Miner" article; Page 90; submitted by Carol Cassady, Lilburn, GA.
"...1) Claude Cornell Akers; wa born September 13 !899, Montgomery County, VA, die Novemver
14, 1959, and is buried at Princeton, WV. He married (1) Nancy Phillips, children: Bobby Ellis (2)
Alberta Withrow...."
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 20 May 1910; Page 12A; Family #204/239.
Listed as Claude Aken; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Henry V. Akers.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Akers; age 26; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Hnery and Mary; married on 5 Mar 1923 at Roderfield, Nancy Phillips;age 27; born in
Perry Co, KY; divorced; daughter of Tom and _____.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Akers; age 26; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; miner; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of Hnery and Mary; married on 5 Mar 1923 at Roderfield, Nancy Phillips;age 27; born in
Perry Co, KY; divorced; daughter of Tom and _____.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
William Mack Crawford, Jr; age 24; born 9 Nov 1927 in Beckley, WV; living at Beckley, WV; son of
William Mack and Frances mamie Crawford; married on 23 Dec 1951 at Beckley, WV; Lillian Ruth
Akers; age 20; born 29 Dec 1930 in Beckley, WV; living in Beckley, WV; daughter of Ralph Percy
and Agnes (Terry) Akers.
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Beckley; E.D. 41-31; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 686A; Image 33 of
44; Household #364.
Listed as Lillian R, Akers; age 9; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ralph P. Akers.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
William Mack Crawford, Jr; age 24; born 9 Nov 1927 in Beckley, WV; living at Beckley, WV; son of
William Mack and Frances mamie Crawford; married on 23 Dec 1951 at Beckley, WV; Lillian Ruth
Akers; age 20; born 29 Dec 1930 in Beckley, WV; living in Beckley, WV; daughter of Ralph Percy
and Agnes (Terry) Akers.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth Lillian Akers
[Ruth Akers Crawford]
[Ruth Crawford]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1929
Birth Place: Beckly Reali, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Jan 1993
Father: Ralph P Akers
Mother: Agnes L Devine
SSN: 231328538
Death Certificate Number: 721 PROOF
Notes: Nov 1945: Name listed as RUTH LILLIAN AKERS; : Name listed as RUTH AKERS CRAWFORD; 27 Jan 1993: Name listed as RUTH L CRAWFORD"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046814; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee England; age 29; born 12 May 1945 at Capels, WV; single; this was his
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 7, Capels, WV; son of Dewey and
Pearl (Adkins) England; married on 15 oct 1974 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Ann Bullock,
maiden name, Smith; age 30; born 28 May 1944 in McMinnville, TN; divorced; this was
her 2nd marriage; living at Box 93, Capels, WV; 12th grade education; daughter of Willie
and Illileen (Smoot) Smith.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shirley Ann England
Also Known As Shirley B England
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 May 1944
Address Capels, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Bluefield, Virginia 24605
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1997
3rd Address Moneta, Virginia 24121
3rd Address Date 07 Dec 1983-12 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Joshua R England, Roger L England, Roger Lee England, Sedonia P England
Record Number 167875236"
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Winding Gulf Road; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page
182B; Image 50 of 77; Family #458/489.
Listed as John Akers; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Ralph P. Akers.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Beckley; E.D. 41-31; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 686A; Image 33 of
44; Household #364.
Listed as John H. Akers; age 17; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ralph P. Akers.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Akers
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Roderfield McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Residence Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Occupation: Procter And Gamble
Weight: 145
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Ralph Akers
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Akers "
4. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John H Akers
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1956
Residence Place: Modesto, California, USA
Occupation: City Firefighter
Spouse: Gloria A Akers
Publication Title: Modesto, California, City Directory, 1956"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Akers
[John H Akers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Nov 1988
Father: Ralph P Akers
Mother: Agnes L Terry
SSN: 236264373
Notes: Sep 1940: Name listed as JOHN HENRY AKERS; 16 Dec 1988: Name listed as JOHN H AKERS"
6. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Akers
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Death Date: 30 Nov 1988
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 236264373
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 7 Sep 1942
Release Date 1: 7 Dec 1945"
7. California, Death Index, 1940-1997: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Akers
Social Security #: 236264373
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1922
Birth Place: Other Country
Death Date: 30 Nov 1988
Death Place: Stanislaus
Mother's Maiden Name: Terry"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Gloria A Akers
Also Known As G Akers
Residence Date 30 Dec 2000-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Modesto, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Dec 1924
Address Modesto, California 95356
Address Date 30 Dec 2000-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Modesto, California 95354
2nd Address Date 02 Feb 1991-01 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives John H Akers
Record Number 230312070"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046814; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee England; age 29; born 12 May 1945 at Capels, WV; single; this was his
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 7, Capels, WV; son of Dewey and
Pearl (Adkins) England; married on 15 oct 1974 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Ann Bullock,
maiden name, Smith; age 30; born 28 May 1944 in McMinnville, TN; divorced; this was
her 2nd marriage; living at Box 93, Capels, WV; 12th grade education; daughter of Willie
and Illileen (Smoot) Smith.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roger L England
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 May 1945
Address Capels, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Capels, West Virginia 24820
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
Possible Relatives Shirley Ann England
Record Number 369497563"
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee England, 71, of Brenton, WV passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at CAMC General
Hospital, Charleston, WV. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046814; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee England; age 29; born 12 May 1945 at Capels, WV; single; this was his
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 7, Capels, WV; son of Dewey and
Pearl (Adkins) England; married on 15 oct 1974 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Ann Bullock,
maiden name, Smith; age 30; born 28 May 1944 in McMinnville, TN; divorced; this was
her 2nd marriage; living at Box 93, Capels, WV; 12th grade education; daughter of Willie
and Illileen (Smoot) Smith.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shirley Ann England
Also Known As Shirley B England
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Capels, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 May 1944
Address Capels, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Bluefield, Virginia 24605
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1997
3rd Address Moneta, Virginia 24121
3rd Address Date 07 Dec 1983-12 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Joshua R England, Roger L England, Roger Lee England, Sedonia P England
Record Number 167875236"
1. Charles Lawrence Smith Family Tree"; posted by Charles Smith; Ancestry.com Web Site
"Jimmie Dale Schuman
1939–2013
Birth 7 JUL 1939 • Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
Death 18 SEP 2013 • California, St Mary's, Maryland, USA"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Newhall; E.D. 24-22; taken 8 May 1940; Page
454B; Image 54 of 68; Household #425.
Listed as Sue Moore; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, William O. Moore.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Drema S Schuman
[Drema Schuman]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 14 Oct 1938
Death Date: Jul 1976
Claim Date: 7 Aug 1976
SSN: 236605999"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David McInturff; 21 Nov 2013.
" Drema S Schuman
Birth 14 Oct 1938
Death 3 Jul 1976 (aged 37)
Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot Section 67 Site 610
Memorial ID 120619232 "Additional Information Posted:
"Gravesite Details US AIR FORCE, Date interred: 7/6/1976"
3. Charles Lawrence Smith Family Tree"; posted by Charles Smith; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Drema Sue MOORE
1938–1976
Birth 14 OCT 1938 • War, West Virginia
Death 3 JUL 1976 • Washington, D.C."