McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Jesse Chester Mitchell

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Jun 1900, Page 240A, Family #238.
Listed as Jesse Mitchell, age 7, born in VA in Aug 1892, in household of father, James Mitchell.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 14 May 1910, Page 230A, Family #280.
Listed as Chester Mitchell, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Mitchell.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 240; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Mitchell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Shannon, WV; son of
James and Sallie; married on 12 Nov 1915 at Capels, WV; Gravie Shannon; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Chloe.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Jess Mitchell; age 55; born in WV; married; carpenter for coal mine, head of household.


Gracie Mae Shannon

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 119B;
Family #306.
Listed as Grace Shannon; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John Shannon.
2. McDowell Co, WV; marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 240; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Mitchell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Shannon, WV; son of
James and Sallie; married on 12 Nov 1915 at Capels, WV; Gravie Shannon; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Chloe.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Gracie Mitchell; age 47; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Jesse C. Mitchell.


Jennifer Helena Hamilton

1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jennifer H Endicott
Residence Years: 1998
Residence Place: Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24879
Phone Number: 304-967-7448"
2. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jennifer H Endicott
Address: Coke Aly, Raysal, WV, 24879"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jennifer Helena Hamilton Adkins, 47, of Raysal, WV passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.

"Jennifer was born February 4, 1972 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Benny and Louise Laxton Hamilton. She was employed by the Public Defender’s Office of McDowell County. Jennifer was a proud, supportive, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother (Nammy).

"She enjoyed spending time with her children and granddaughter and was a very loving and supportive fan during their sports activities.

"In addition to her parents, Benny and Louise Hamilton, Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandparents, and one sister, Iris Hamilton.

"Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Hobert “Paw” Adkins of the home; five sons, Ryan Endicott of Galax, VA, Bryan Endicott and wife Amber of Yukon, WV, and David, Daniel and Jacob Adkins all of the home; one granddaughter, whom she loved dearly, Brylee Endicott of Yukon, WV; five brothers, Ernie Hamilton and wife Diane of Benson, NC, Dale Hamilton of Lex, WV, Jr. Hamilton and wife Mary of Atwell, WV, Randy Hamilton and wife Sissy of Bristol, TN, Kenny Hamilton and wife Barb of Atwell, WV, one sister, Connie Hamilton Lowe and husband Frank of Atwell, WV; her mother-in-law, Lillie Adkins of Gary, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 26, 2019 at 12 noon with Reverend Roger Hale, Jr. officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

"Friends may visit the family Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. ..."


Alva Potts

1. 1940 Census, Jasper Co, IN; Union Township; South Precinct; E.D. 37-16; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 172A; Image 11 of 34; Household #105.
Listed as Alva Potts; age 57; born in IN; married; 8th grade education; lived in Jasper Co, IN on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.


Oney Katherine "Kate" Semones

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Alley; age 22; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Dave and Angie;
married on 23 Aug 1923 at Coalwood, WV; Kate Semones; age 23; born in NC; single; daughter of unknown
parents.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
E.R. Bailey; age 39; born in Kimball, SD; widowed; occupation N &P (RR?), Livingston. MT;
son of James and Mary; married on 22 Aug 1928 in Welch, WV; Kate Alley; age 29; born in
Strah (sp?) NC; widow; living at Coalwood, WV; daughter of R.S. and M.J. Semones.
3. 1940 Census, Jasper Co, IN; Union Township; South Precinct; E.D. 37-16; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 172A; Image 11 of 34; Household #105.
Listed as Oney Potts; age 40; born in NC; married; 5th grade education; lived in Jasper Co, IN on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Alva Potts.
4. Surry Co, NC; Death Certificate #3246; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Oney Katherine Potts; age 67; born 24 Sep 1899 in NC; divorced; SS# 308-28-8702; living at
Box 48, Rt #1, Laurel Fork, Carroll Co, VA; daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Barr) Semones;
died 26 Jan 1967 in the Northern Hospital of Surry Co, Mt. Airy, NC; due to carcinomatosis; buried
28 Jan 1967 in Martin Family Cemetery, Rt #2, Hillsville, VA; informant, George Semones, Rt #2,
Fancy Gap, VA.


Andy Bailey

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Longpole Creek; E.D.24-57; taken on
6 Apr 1940; Page1087B; Image 10 of 74; Household #89.
Listed as Andy Bailey; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Beecher G. Bailey.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37155; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andy Bailey; age 22; born in Mohawk, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Beecher and Gracie
(Cline ) Bailey; married on 13 Dec 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Judy Ann Widner; age 16; born in Saulsville, WV; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and Nola (Bower) Widener.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Andy Bailey, 81, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division in Charleston, WV.

"Andy was born April 9, 1936, in Mohawk, WV, a son of the late Beechie and Grace Cline Bailey. He was a coal truck driver and enjoyed fishing and ridding four wheelers. He also played bass guitar and was a member of the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church.

" In addition to his parents Andy was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Bailey; one son Billy Dean Bailey; two brothers, Beechie Bailey, Jr. and Burnice Bailey and a sister Shelby

"Survivors include two daughters, Annette Powell of Hanover, WV, and Tammy Gregory and husband Mike of Walkertown, NC; three brothers, Leonard Bailey of Peterstown, WV, French Bailey of Long Pole, WV, and Larry Bailey and wife Retha of Sandy Huff; two sisters Leona Bailey and husband Gary (Brother) of Long Pole, and Etta Mae Rowe and husband James of Long Pole; two grandsons, Jeremy Powell and Bobby Dean Powell both of Roderfield, WV, a granddaughter Sara Gregroy of Walkertown, NC and a special friend Mack Proffitt of Hanover.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Jackie Lester and Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Clay Cemetery at Saulsville, WV...."


Judy Ann Widner

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37155; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andy Bailey; age 22; born in Mohawk, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Beecher and Gracie
(Cline ) Bailey; married on 13 Dec 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Judy Ann Widner; age 16; born in Saulsville, WV; single;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and Nola (Bower) Widener.


Clyde Edward Walters Sr

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; taken on 3 Mar 1920; Page 243A;
Image 17 of 35;Family #176/180.
Listed as Clyde Walters; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Easom D. Walters.


James Mullins

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 16 Nov 1850; Page 329A; Image 223 of 258;
Family #1321/1321.
Listed as James Mullins; age 27; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Elizabeth Wright; married James Mullins, son of John and Ollie Mullins;
lived at head of Brush Creek; no children.


Elizabeth Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 16 Nov 1850; Page 329A; Image 223 of 258;
Family #1321/1321.
Listed as Elizabeth Mullins; age 23; born in NC; in household of husband, James Mullins.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Elizabeth Wright; married James Mullins, son of John and Ollie Mullins;
lived at head of Brush Creek; no children.


William Preston Burge

1. 1930 Census; Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; 612- 1/2 Raleigh Street; Bluefield; taken on
5 Apr 1930; Page 55A; Image 7 of 14; Family #54/73.
Listed as William Burge; age 46; born in VA; married at 19; Blacksmith for steam railroad; head
of household.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 11; Line #6; WV Archives Web Site.
William Preston Burge; age 52 yrs, 5 mons, 20 days; born 28 Nov 1883 at Burks Garden, Tazewell
Co, VA; married; husband of Robert(a) Tuell; Blacksmith for N&W Railway; son of John and Ella
(Kills) Burge; died 10 Apr 1936 in Bluefield, WV; due to acute heart dilatation; buried 12 Apr 1926
in Burks Garden, VA.; informant Mrs. W.P. Burge.


Roberta Tuell

1. 1930 Census; Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; 612- 1/2 Raleigh Street; Bluefield; taken on
5 Apr 1930; Page 55A; Image 7 of 14; Family #54/73.
Listed as Roberta Burge; age 27; born in VA; married at 23; in household of husband, William P.
Burge.


Juanita Burge

1. 1930 Census; Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; 612- 1/2 Raleigh Street; Bluefield; taken on
5 Apr 1930; Page 55A; Image 7 of 14; Family #54/73.
Listed as Juanita Burge; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in VA; in household of father, William P. Burge.


James Larkin

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
James Larkin; age 24; born in Adamsville, AL; Colored; living at East Gulf, WV; married on
29 Dec 1928 at East Gulf, WV; Ada Stubblefield, age 24; born in WV; living at East Gulf, WV.


Ada Stubblefield

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
James Larkin; age 24; born in Adamsville, AL; Colored; living at East Gulf, WV; married on
29 Dec 1928 at East Gulf, WV; Ada Stubblefield, age 24; born in WV; living at East Gulf, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 204A; Image 15 of 58;
Family #106/133.
Listed as Ada Larkin; age 24; born in NC; widow; Negro; public school teacher; in household of
step-father-in-law, Joseph D. Mitchell.