1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Romans; age 22; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Will and Mary;
married on 7 Apr 1927 at Twin Branch, WV; Bertha Hager; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Joseph and Missouri.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12/13 Jan 1920; Page 219A;
Famiyl #173/177.
Listed as Bertha Hager; age 11; born in WV in household of father, Joseph Hager.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Romans; age 22; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Will and
Mary; married on 7 Apr 1927 at Twin Branch, WV; Bertha Hager; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joseph and Missouri.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1999, Page 192; "Joe and Missouri Hager", Article; submitted by granddaughter, Kathryn Vance, HC
71, Box 258, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Sylvia Ann Romans; born 30 Jun 1934; died 17 Dec 1941; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, Pike Co, AL; Monticello Dostrict; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 148B; Image 4 of 18;
Family #39/39.
Listed as Willie Rodgers; age 2; born in AL; Black; in household of father, Jim Rogers.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, AL; Dixon?; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 205A; Image 27 of 33; Family #273/273.
Listed as Willie Rodgers; age 12; born in Al. Black; in household of mother, Frances Black Rogers.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 49A; Image 9 of 45;
Family #100/80.
Listed as Will Rogers; age 21; born in AL; single; Negro; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Rodgers; age 46; born in AL divorced; Colored; living at Filbert, WV; married on 19 Mar 1954 at
Filbert, WV; Minnie Lewis; age 47; born in Greensboro, NC; widow; Colored; living at Filbert, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Will Rodgers; age 46; born in AL divorced; Colored; living at Filbert, WV; married on 19 Mar 1954 at
Filbert, WV; Minnie Lewis; age 47; born in Greensboro, NC; widow; Colored; living at Filbert, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 249AB Image
16 of 18; Family #133/133.
Listed as Ella Ball; age 22; born in VA; married; in household of brother-in-law, Kelly W. Wilson,
with husband.
2. Russell Co, VA; Record of Divorce Granted; Certificate #20-003467; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Wilson Ball age 27; born and living in Russell Co, VA; miner; who had married on 23 Apr 1918
in Russell Co, VA ; was granted a divorce from Ella May Ball, age 24; in the Dec Term 1920; no children;
duration of marriage 2 yrs.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Honaker; taken on 11/12 Jun 1900; Page 166A; Image 13 of 36;
Family #104/104.
Listed as Ella May Brown; age 4; born in VA in 1896; in household of father, Andrew J. Brown.
2. 1910 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 249A; Image 45 of
57; Family #421/428.
Listed as Ella M. Brown; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Andrew J. Brown.
3. 1920 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 249AB Image
16 of 18; Family #133/133.
Listed as Ella Ball; age 22; born in VA; married; in household of brother-in-law, Kelly W. Wilson,
with husband.
4. Russell Co, VA; Record of Divorce Granted; Certificate #20-003467; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Wilson Ball age 27; born and living in Russell Co, VA; miner; who had married on 23 Apr 1918
in Russell Co, VA ; was granted a divorce from Ella May Ball, age 24; in the Dec Term 1920; no children;
duration of marriage 2 yrs.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Arwood; age 29; born in Mitchell Co, NC; single; railroader; living at Iaeger, WV; son of William
and Celia; married on 18 Sep 1922 at Iaeger, WV; Ella M. Brown; age 25; born in Russell Co, VA;
widow; daughter of A,J, and Lear C.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 008494; Archives, Web Site.
Ella Rogers; age 67; born 25 Jun 1896 in VA; married; housewife; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter
of Jack and Kathern (Compton) Brown; died 30 May 1964 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from
a cerebral vascular accident; buried 1 Jun 1964 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 25 Nov 2011.
Ella Brown Rogers; born 25 Jun 1896; died 30 May 1964; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 13; WV Archives Web Site.
Louis Robosky; age 24; born in Armstrong, PA; single; clerk; living at Havaco, WV; son of
Tony and Verna; was issued a license to marry on 5 Feb 1936; Lucille Funkhauser; age 29;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Samuel and_______.
(License returned 6 Feb 1936, unused)
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louie P Robosky
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: West Virginia
County or City: Mc Dowell
Enlistment Date: 24 Mar 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Carpenters
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70
Weight: 201"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Louie Robosky
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Kimball, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 May 1912
Address Kimball, West Virginia 24853
Record Number 787410460"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louis Peter Robosky
[Louie P Robosky]
SSN: 235057876
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 May 1913
Birth Place: Yatesboro, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 14 Apr 1988
Father: Tony Robosky
Mother: Verna Miskel
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as LOUIS PETER ROBOSKY; 20 Apr 1988: Name listed as LOUIE P ROBOSKY"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louie Robosky
Birth Date: 7 May 1912
Death Date: 9 Apr 1988
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235057876
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 24 Mar 1942
Release Date 1: 23 Oct 1945"
6. Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louie P Robosky
Birth Date: 7 May 1912
Death Date: 9 Apr 1988
Gender: Male
Residence: Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan
Place of Death: Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Louie P. Robosky; born 12 May 1912; died 9 Apr 1988; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"TEC 5 * US ARMY * WORLD WAR II".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
James Franklin Stover; age 19; born in Logan (Co?), WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV;
married on 18 Aug 1962 at Iaeger, WV; Fonda Kay Vance; age 17; born in McDowell, WV;
single; living in Iaeger, WV; with consent of Verlie and Thelma Stover, parents of James
Franklin Stover; and Bennett and Lucille Vance, parents of Fonda Kay Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 257; WV Archives Web Site.
James Franklin Stover; age 19; born in Logan, WV; single ?; living at Box 611, Iaeger, WV; married
on 2 May 1963 in Iaeger, WV; Juanita Gail Lambert; age 18; born in Litwar, WV; single; living in
Iaeger, WV; with consent of Virley and Thelma (Stover, parents of James Franklin Stover; and John
Lambert, father of Juanita Gail Lambert, mother deceased.
1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 2 May 1950; Sheet Number 14;
Dwelling #92.
Listed as Fonda Kay Vance; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Matthew Bennett Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
James Franklin Stover; age 19; born in Logan (Co?), WV; single; living at iaeger, WV;
married on 18 Aug 1962 at Iaeger, WV; Fonda Kay Vance; age 17; born in McDowell, WV;
single; living in Iaeger, WV; with consent of Verlie and Thelma Stover, parents of James
Franklin Stover; and Bennett and Lucille Vance, parents of Fonda Kay Vance.
3. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fonda Kay Vance
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Stanley Kenneth Short
Spouse Gender Male
Marriage Date 1968
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States "
William Franklin "Frank" Stover
1. 1900 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; taken on 17 Jul 1900; Page 178A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #226/226.
Listed as William F. Stover; age 6; born in Feb 1894 in WV; in household of father, Callis Stover.
2. 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 209B; Image
34 of 53; Family #220/222.
Listed as William F. Stover; age 16; born in WV; coal miner; in household of grandfather, Alfred Stover.
3. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1916); Page 157; Line #1336; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Stover; age 23; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single; married on 31 Dec 1916 in
Charleston, WV; Willie Cox; age 21; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single.
4. Kanawha Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2146; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Franklin Stover; age 23; born 26 Feb 1894 in Carbon, WV; coal miner for Carbon Fuel Co,
Carbon, WV; married; dependent wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and Black hair.
5. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Carbon Precinct; Coal Camp; taken on 28
Jan 1920; Page 201B; Image 14 of 33; Family #70/127.
Listed as Frank Stover; age 25; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Rawl; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 7B; Image 13 of 45;
Family #122/128.
Listed as Frank Stover; age 35; born in WV; married at 23; boss in coal mine; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Reb Bird, near N&W Railroad; E.D; taken on
29 Apr 1940; Page 1112A; Household #499.
Listed as Frank Stover; age 43; born in WV; widowed; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1940; foreman in coal mine; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-337; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Franklin Stover; age 48; born 26 Feb 1894; in Jochin (aka Republic), WV; employed by Red
Bird Pocahontas Coal Co, Iaeger, WV; living at Red Bird, iaeger, WV; person who will always know
address, Mr. Verley Stover, son, Logan, WV; 6' tall; 160 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
9. Logan Co, Death Certificate #66 013384; WV Archives Web Site.
William Franklin Stover; age 72; born 26 Feb 1894 in Kanawha Co, WV; widowed; general laborer in
coal; SS#232-16-8429; living at Logan, WV; son of unknown parents; died 31 Aug 1966 in Guyan
Valley Hospital, Logan, WV; due to cancer of lung; buried 2 Sep 1966 in Highland Memory Garden,
Godby (Heights), WV; informant, Charles Stover, Logan, WV.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1916); Page 157; Line #1336; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Stover; age 23; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single; married on 31 Dec 1916 in
Charleston, WV; Willie Cox; age 21; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single.
2. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Carbon Precinct; Coal Camp; taken on 28
Jan 1920; Page 201B; Image 14 of 33; Family #70/127.
Listed as Willie Stover; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William Franklin Stover.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Rawl; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 7B; Image 13 of 45;
Family #122/128.
Listed as Willie Stover; age 29; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, William Franklin
Stover.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 205; Line #1; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Willie Staner (sic, Stover); age 39 yrs, 0 mons, 0 days; born 26 May 1898 in WV;
married; daughter of Charlie and Thursie (Lilly) Cox; died 29 Jan 1936 at Hensley, WV; due to nephritis;
with endrocarditis; buried 31 Jan 1936 at Roderfield, WV; informant, Frank Staner (sic, Stover).
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Rawl; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 7B; Image 13 of 45;
Family #122/128.
Listed as Charles Stover; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, William Franklin Stover.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Reb Bird, near N&W Railroad; E.D; taken on
29 Apr 1940; Page 1112A; Household #499.
Listed as Charles Stover; age 20; born in WV; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1940; coal miner; in household of father, William Frankin Stover.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Rawl; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 7B; Image 13 of 45;
Family #122/128.
Listed as Hazel Stover; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, William Franklin Stover.
1. 1900 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; taken on 17 Jul 1900; Page 178A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #226/226.
Listed as Callis Stover; age 30; born in Jan 1870 in WV; married 9 yrs; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; taken on 17 Jul 1900; Page 178A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #226/226.
Listed as Jane V. Stover; age 29; born in Mar 1871 in WV; married 9 yrs; 4 children, 3 living; in
household of husband, Callis Stover.
1. 1900 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; taken on 17 Jul 1900; Page 178A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #226/226.
Listed as Albert Stover; age 4; born in Feb 1896 in WV; in household of father, Callis Stover.
2. 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 209B; Image
34 of 53; Family #220/222.
Listed as Albert Stover; age 13; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Alfred Stover.
1. 1900 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; taken on 17 Jul 1900; Page 178A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #226/226.
Listed as Eliza J. Stover; age 1; born in Sep 1898 in WV; in household of father, Callis Stover.
William Howard "Willie" Roberts
1. 1920 Census Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B; Image
16 of 17; Family #129/129.
Listed as Willie Roberts; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Roberts.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 20 of 73; Family #176/191.
Listed as Willie Roberts; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of James R. White (brother-in-law?).
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #27127; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willie Howard Roberts; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; never married; projectionst;
living in English, WV; son of John H. and Martha (Bailey) Roberts; married on 7 Aug 1939 in
Grundy, VA; Virginia Leola White; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married;
living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Jasper and Bonnie (Kesterson) White.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #27127; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willie Howard Roberts; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; never married; projectionst;
living in English, WV; son of John H. and Martha (Bailey) Roberts; married on 7 Aug 1939 in
Grundy, VA; Virginia Leola White; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married;
living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Jasper and Bonnie (Kesterson) White.