1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Alvin Thompson, 78 of Davy, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Tazewell Carilion Hospital in Tazewell, VA."He was born April 10, 1939 in Marytown, WV, a son of the late Jessie James and Lydia Lester Thompson. He was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Thompson and second wife Carol Thompson; three brothers William Harvey, Jerry Wayne and Paul David Thompson;
"Those left behind to cherish his memory are three brothers, Charles Henry, Thomas O’Neil and Danny lee Thompson all of Tazewell, VA; one sister, Dorothy Marie Parks of Davy, WV; a very special niece Vicki Parks Muncy whom was his caregiver and who James made his home with; a special great niece and nephew, Tiffany Starr and Elijah Jake Muncy; two special close friends Rick Walls of Herndon, WV, and Lee Shamblin of Bradshaw, WV; also several other nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 12 noon, with Elder Arthur Short Officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1853); Page 53; Line #10; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac L. Morgan; born 28 Feb____(no year given) in Wyoming Co, WV (conflicts with FindAGrave
Newspaper Obit); son of I.L. and Charlotte Morgan; reported by I.L. Morgan.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 208B; Image10 of 20;
Family #79/79.
Listed as Isaac Morgan; age 17; born in Feb 1883 in WV; in household of father, Isaac L. Morgan.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 36; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Morgan, Jr; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Isaac and
Charlotte Morgan; married on 14 Mar 1903 at Bartley, Wyoming Co, WV (sic, Bartley is
in McDowell Co, WV); Ida Allen; age 23; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter
of C.P. and Juliet Allen,
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 22 Apr 1910;
Page 188A, Family #95.
Listed as Isaac Morgan, age 27, born in WV, married 7 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
5.1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #58.
Listed as Isaac Morgan, age 38, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Bailysville District, Guyan River Rd, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 74B, Family #55.
Listed as Isaac Morgan, age 44, born in WV, married at 19, farmer, head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Morgan, Jr; age 65; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Baileysville, WV; son of
Isaac and Lottie Morgan; married on 17 Aug 1957 at Pineville, Zinnia Green; age 51; born in NC;
widow; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of James and Frankie Bowman.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Shannon Cemetery; Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 2 Mar 2006; maintained by Valerie Neal; headstone photo added by Brenda Hatfield.
Isaac L. "Ball" Morgan, Jr; born 28 Feb 1882 in Turkey Creek, Pike Co, KY(yr conflicts with birth
record); died 30 Aug 1959; buried here; headstone photo shown; "DADDY * WE WILL MEET YOU".;
newspaper obit and Morgan Reunion newspaper article with picture posted;
"Family links:
"Parents:
Isaac Ball Morgan (1845 - 1935)
"Spouses:
Ida Sue Allen Morgan (1880 - 1953)
Zina Bowman Morgan (1904 - 1991)*
"Children:
Valley Marie Morgan Morgan (1904 - 1954)*
Bernard W. Morgan (1906 - 1976)*
Virgil Lee Morgan (1910 - 1996)*
Lola Mae Morgan Clay (1911 - 1960)*
Thelma Katherine Morgan Avant (1914 - 1993)*
" Siblings:
Cosby Morgan Perry (1865 - 1907)*
Fieldon Marion Morgan (1869 - 1949)*
Laura Morgan Shields (1870 - 1952)*
Eva Jane Morgan Paynter (1872 - 1950)*
William Harrison Morgan (1875 - 1966)*
Mary F Morgan Bowery (1875 - 1912)*
Sherman Morgan (1877 - 1940)*
Nancy Morgan Lester (1881 - 1966)*
Isaac L. Morgan (1882 - 1959)
Elbert Kenna Morgan (1885 - 1968)*"
1. 1910 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; Kincaid Precinct; taken on 5 May 1910;
Page 77B; Image 40 of 61; Family #410/427.
Listed as Zina Bowman; age 6; born in NC; in household of step-father, Thomas Bowman.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
William Columbus Hendrick; age 45; born in Carroll Co, VA; living at Fireco, WV; married on 10 Jan
1920 at Sophia, WV; Zina Bowman; age 17; born in ____; living at Sophia, WV.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin J. Green; age 53; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Pineville, WV; son of
Greenbury and Polly Ann Green; married on 22 Oct 1941 at Pineville, WV; Zinia Hendrick; age
38; born in NC; widow; livin at Pineville, WV; daughter of Tom and Frances Bowman.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Morgan, Jr; age 65; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Baileysville, WV; son of
Isaac and Lottie Morgan; married on 17 Aug 1957 at Pineville, Zinnia Green; age 51; born in NC;
widow; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of James and Frankie Bowman.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co, WV; submitted by
Terry Lindsey; 2 Jul 2014.
Zina Bowman Morgan; born 15 Apr 1904 in NC; died 26 Jun 1991 in Summers Co, WV; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown;
"Family links:
' Parents:
James Thomas Bowman (1884 - 1969)
'Spouses:
William Columbus Hendricks (1873 - 1937)
Calvin J Green (1886 - 1956)
Isaac L. Morgan (1882 - 1959)
"Children:
Carl Greenville Hendricks (1923 - 1985)*
Cecil Ward Hendricks (1925 - 1959)*
George William Hendricks (1927 - 1999)*
Clyde Junior Hendricks (1931 - 1995)*
"Siblings:
Zina Bowman Morgan (1904 - 1991)
Frank Bowman (1909 - 1931)*
Carl Washington Bowman (1920 - 1973"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek Disrict; Big Sandy; taken on 3/9 Jan 1920; Page 213A;
Image 1 of 17; Family #52/55.
Listed as Jesse Thompson; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Thompson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown, taken on 10 Apr 1930; Pahe 53A;
Image 35 of 57; Family #299/314.
Listed as Jesse Thompson; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Thompson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 310; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Thompson, age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Marytown, WV;
son of Charlie and Bessie; married on 17 Aug 1936 at Welch, WV; Lydia Lester; age 23; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of John and Ellen.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse James Thompson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Red Jacket, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1912
Residence: Marytown, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Unemployed
Weight: 120
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Lydia Margaret Thompson
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jesse James Thompson Self (Head)
Lydia Margaret Thompson Wife"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 310; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Thompson, age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Marytown, WV;
son of Charlie and Bessie; married on 17 Aug 1936 at Welch, WV; Lydia Lester; age 23; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of John and Ellen.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown Road; taken on 23 Apr 1930;
Page 215B; Image 46 of 75; Family #404/420.
Listed as Leda M. Lester; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Lester.
3. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #214.
Listed as Lydia Thompson; age 37; born in WV; married; head of household.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #214.
Listed as Charles Thompson; age 12; born in WV; in household of mother, Lydia M. Lester Thompson.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #214.
Listed as William Thompson; age 7; born in WV; in household of mother, Lydia M. Lester Thompson.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #214.
Listed as Jerry Thompson; age 3; born in WV; in household of mother, Lydia M. Lester Thompson.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #214.
Listed as Thomas O. Thompson; born in Nov 1949 in WV; in household of mother, Lydia M. Lester
Thompson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Hatfield; age 23; born at Simon, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Kenn F. and Grace
Hatfield; married on 28 Jan 1957 at brenton, WV; Shirley Ann Morgan; age 18; born in Baileysville, WV;
single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Bernard and Margaret Morgan.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 21B; Image 43 of
45; Household #314.
Listed as A. Shirley Morgan; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Bernard W. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Hatfield; age 23; born at Simon, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Kenn F. and Grace
Hatfield; married on 28 Jan 1957 at brenton, WV; Shirley Ann Morgan; age 18; born in Baileysville, WV;
single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Bernard and Margaret Morgan.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 22 Apr 1910;
Page 188A, Family #95.
Listed as Bernard Morgan, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac Morgan.
2.1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 138A, Family #58.
Listed as Bernard Morgan, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac L. Morgan, Jr.
3.1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Bailysville District, Guyan River Rd, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 74B, Family #55.
Listed as Benard Morgan, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, Isaac L. Morgan.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 21B; Image 43 of
45; Household #314.
Listed as Bernard Morgan; age 23; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
laborer on public road project; head of household.
5. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bernard Wade Morgan
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Baileysville, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1906
Residence: Baileysville, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Red Jacket Coal Co
Weight: 155
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: Margaret Jane Morgan
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Bernard Wade Morgan Self (Head)
Margaret Jane Morgan "
6. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bernard W Morgan
Residence Date 01 Jun 1995-01 Oct 1999
Residence Place Sophia, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 24 Oct 1906
Address Sophia, West Virginia 25921
Address Date 01 Jun 1995-01 Oct 1999
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 2004
Record Number 304445914"
7. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 70
Given Name Bernard
Surname Morgan
Birth Date 24 Oct 1906
State Railroad Board
Last Place of Residence Brenton, Wyoming, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24818
Event Date Jun 1976"
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009; maintained by Valerie Neal; double grave marker photo added by Jim Cook. Bernard W. Morgan; born in 1906 in Wyoming Co, WV; died in 1976; buried here; double frave marker
photo shown with wife, Margaret J. Short Morgan.
"Son of Isaac L. "Ball" Morgan Jr. (1882-1959) & Ida Allen-Morgan (1879-Deceased)."Brother of Valley Marie Morgan-Morgan (1904-1954), Ada "Addie" Morgan-Cooper (1909-Deceased), Virgil Lee Morgan (1910-1996), Lola Morgan-Clay (1913-Deceased), Thelma Morgan-Avant (B. 1916), & Martha Evelyn Morgan-Canterbury (1919-1992).
"Married to Margaret Short-Morgan (1914-1998) on August 2, 1930 in Baileysville, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1930, Page 289, Application Date: August 1, 1930).
"Family links:
Parents:
Isaac L. Morgan (1882 - 1959)
Ida Sue Allen Morgan (1880 - 1953)
"Spouse:
Margaret J. Short Morgan (1914 - 1998)
"Children:
Bobby L. Morgan (1932 - ____)*
"Siblings:
Valley Marie Morgan Morgan (1904 - 1954)*
Bernard W. Morgan (1906 - 1976)
Virgil Lee Morgan (1910 - 1996)*
Lola Mae Morgan Clay (1911 - 1960)*
Thelma Katherine Morgan Avant (1914 - 1993)"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken onn 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 207A, Family #60.
Listed as Margaret Short, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Short.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 21B; Image 43 of
45; Household #314.
Listed as Margaret Morgan; age 24; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Bernard W. Morgan.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009; maintained by Valerie Neal; double grave marker photo added by Jim Cook.
Margaret J, Short Morgan; born in 1915 in Wyoming Co, WV; died in 1998; buried here; double grave
marker photo shown with husband, Bernard W. Morgan.
"Daughter of Edward Short (1871-1929) & Laura "Belle" Toler-Short (1877-1939)."Sister of Walter Short (1884-1921), Bessie Short-Lester (1898-1951), Vida Lake Short-Cook (1901-1946), Susie M. Short-Cook (1902-1957), India Mae Short-Aliff (1906-1970), Kennie R. Short (1911-Deceased), Herbert Short (1913-Deceased), & Oma Short-Morgan (1916-1940).
"Married to Bernard Morgan (1906-1976) on August 2, 1930 in Baileysville, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1930, Page 289, Application Date: August 1, 1930).
"Family links:
Parents:
Edward Short (1861 - 1929)
Laura Belle Toler Short (1877 - 1939)
"Spouse:
Bernard W. Morgan (1906 - 1976)*
"Children:
Bobby L. Morgan (1932 - ____)*
"Siblings:
Walter L. Short (1894 - 1921)*
Bessie J. Short Lester (1898 - 1951)*
Vida Lake Short Cook Cook (1901 - 1946)*
India Mae Short Aliff (1906 - 1970)*
Herbert Short (1911 - 1968)*
Margaret J. Short Morgan (1914 - 1998)
Oma Short Morgan (1916 - 1940)*"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page
79B, Family #121.
Listed as Thomas A. Brewster, age 7, born in Mar 1886 in WV, in household of
father, Benjamin Brewster.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records;
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 5 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page
78A, Family #93.
Listed as Minnie Graham, age 8, born in May 1892, in WV, in household of
father, Samuel Graham.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Samuel Graham search, 18 Mar 2002, submitted by
Angela Graham-Ching, majorsassy@military.com.
Minnie Christine Graham; born on 29 Jul 1892 at Horsepen, Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 55-1; taken on 10 May 1940; Page 21B; Image 43 of
45; Household #314.
Listed as L, Bobby Morgan; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father, Bernard W. Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Bobby L. Morgan; age 23; born in Baileysville, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Bernard and Margaret
Morgan; married on 4 Nov 1955 at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; Carrie Harmon; age 15; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of James and Bertha Harmon.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009; maintained by Valerie Neal.
Bobby L. Motgan; born in 1932 in Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; died unknown; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown.
"Son of Bernard W. Morgan (1906-1976) & Margaret J. Short-Morgan (1914-1998)."Married to Carrie L. Harmon-Morgan (B. 1940) on November 4, 1955 in Brenton, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1955, Page 57, Application Date: October 22, 1955).
"Family links:
Parents:
Bernard W. Morgan (1906 - 1976)
Margaret J. Short Morgan (1914 - 1998)
"Spouse:
Carrie L. Harmon Morgan (1940 - ____)*"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Bobby L. Morgan; age 23; born in Baileysville, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Bernard and Margaret
Morgan; married on 4 Nov 1955 at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; Carrie Harmon; age 15; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of James and Bertha Harmon.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 13 Jan 2009; maintained by Valerie Neal.
Carrie L. Harman Morgan; born in 1940 in Tazewell Co, VA; died in unknown; no grave marker photo
shown.
"Daughter of James Harmon (Deceased) & Bertha Harmon (Deceased)."Married to Bobby L. Morgan (B. 1932) on November 4, 1955 in Brenton, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1955, Page 57, Application Date: October 22, 1955)".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 700A; Image 16 of 57; Household #132.
Listed as Anna Barnett; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank F. Barnett.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #63.
Listed as Anna Barnett; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Frank F. Barnett, Sr.