1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan Co, IN; submitted by
Claire Ehrhart Abel; 4 Oct 2016.
Frances Joy Wilson Wellman; born 25 May 1932 in WV; died 2 Oct 2016; buried here; no grave
marker phot shown;obit posted.
"Frances Joy Wellman, age 84,of Brownsburg and formerly of Anderson , passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Brownsburg Healthcare and Rehab.
She was born on May 25, 1932, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Ray and Virgie (Mitchell) Wilson."On June 4, 1950 she married the love of her life Thomas W Wellman and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2004. Frances retired in 1994 from Delco Remy in Anderson after 43 years of service. She was a member of the U.A.W. Local 662 and of Cross Roads United Methodist Church in Anderson. Frances was very active in the church where she helped with the Thanksgiving Dinner for the homeless and shut-ins for many years. She was a volunteer and at one time director at In As Much Kitchen for 15 years. Frances was formerly active in the Madison County 4-H Extension Club and enjoyed baking and canning. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. She will be remember for being a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
"Frances is survived by her children Mindy Davis of Indianapolis, Julie Wellman of TN, and Dennis Wellman of TX, grandchildren, Christopher Davis, Alicia Davis-Johnson, Hayley York, Joshua Wellman, ten great grandchildren, brothers, Harold Wilson of Alexandria, Jack Wilson of FL, and several nieces and nephews.
Frances was preceded in death by her father, Ray F Wilson, mother, Virgie Wilson, husband, Thomas W Wellman, and seven brothers and sisters."Funeral service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with Rev. John Hackney officiating. A committal service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 7, 2016 at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. ..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 658B;
Image 12 of 44; Household #265.
Listed as Bebecca Church; age 74; born in NC; widow; no education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr
1935; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10041; WV Archives Web Site.
Rebecca Church; age 79 yrs; 2 mons; 23 days; born 12 May 1864 in Wilkes Co, NC; widow; living at Erin,
WV; daughter of Noah Lowe and _______; died 4 Aug 1943 at Erin, WV; due to right hemiplegia, cardiac
decompensation; senlility; buried 6 Aug 1943 in Iaeger Memorial Cemtery, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Frank Church, Roderfield, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 658B;
Image 12 of 44; Household #265.
Listed as Pearl Wilson; age 32; born in NC; widow; no education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr
1935; "pension for children"; in household of mother, Rebecca Church.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Pearl C. Church; born in 1909; died in 1954; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "MOTHER".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 658B;
Image 12 of 44; Household #265.
Listed as Junaita Wilson; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; in household
of grandmother, Rebecca Church, with mother.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juanita Wilson
[Juanita Reedy]
[Juanita Harless]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1930
Birth Place: Vivian McDow, West Virginia
[Vivian, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Feb 2007
Father: Samuel Wilson
Mother: Pearl F Church
SSN: 234448876
Notes: Dec 1946: Name listed as JUANITA WILSON; Aug 1954: Name listed as JUANITA REEDY; Sep 1973: Name listed as JUANITA HARLESS"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 658B;
Image 12 of 44; Household #265.
Listed as Frankie Wilson; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; in household
of grandmother, Rebecca Church, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24-31; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 619B; Image 6 of 26; Household #43.
Listed as Marvin T. French; age 22; born in VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; roomer; in household of future father-in-law, Claude C. Wilson..
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Taylor French; age 24; born in VA; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 11 Jan 1943 at
Welch, WV; Matharetta Avonell Wilson; age 19; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single; with sonsent
of Lena Mae Wilson, mother of Matharetta Avonell Wilson.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D. 24-31; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 619A; Image 5 of 26; Household #43.
Listed as Evanell Wilson; age 16; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Claude C. Wilson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Taylor French; age 24; born in VA; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 11 Jan 1943 at
Welch, WV; Matharetta Avonell Wilson; age 19; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single; with sonsent
of Lena Mae Wilson, mother of Matharetta Avonell Wilson.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Mar 2014.
Avonell French Vance Wilson; born 4 Jun 1923; died 25 Oct 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"BELOVED MOTHER & DAUGHTER".
1. West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice May Williams
Gender: Female
Spouse's Name: Henry William Rogers
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1944
Marriage Place: Mercer, West Virginia, United States"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice Mae Williams
[Alice M Williams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1924
Birth Place: Wileoe, West Virginia
[Wilcoe, West Virginia]
Death Date: 27 Apr 2006
Father: William A Williams
Mother: Alberta R Niswander
SSN: 236261668
Notes: Sep 1940: Name listed as ALICE MAE WILLIAMS; 11 May 2006: Name listed as ALICE M WILLIAMS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles R. Dennison; age 25; born in Washington Co, VA; single; switch board operator;
living at Gary, WV; son of Tom and Margaret; married on 18 Apr 1926 at Coalwood, WV;
Gretrude Williams; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Alberta.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles R. Dennison; age 25; born in Washington Co, VA; single; switch board operator;
living at Gary, WV; son of Tom and Margaret; married on 18 Apr 1926 at Coalwood, WV;
Gretrude Williams; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Alberta.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gertrude Willie Dennison
[Gertrude W Dennison]
[Gertrude Willie Williams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1905
Birth Place: Coopers Merc, West Virginia
Death Date: 17 Nov 1993
Father: William A Williams
Mother: Alberta R Nicewander
SSN: 232969881
Notes: 26 Jul 1972: Name listed as GERTRUDE WILLIE DENNISON; 17 Dec 1993: Name listed as GERTRUDE W DENNISON"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gertrude W. Dennison
SSN: 232-96-9881
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 23 Sep 1905
Died: 17 Nov 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1973)"