1. Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002; Marriage License Record, Anderson Co, TN; Page 390;
Line #317; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Miller married on 9 Sep 1912 in Anderson Co, TN; Hattie Phillips.
2. 1920 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 17 of 21;
Family #175/175.
Listed as Harvey Miller; age 33; born in TN; married; coal miner; head of household.
1. Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002; Marriage License Record, Anderson Co, TN; Page 168;
Line #488; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Daniel Phillips; signed a marriage bond on 22 Aug 1902 in Anderson Co, TN to marry Hattie Marlin;
they were married on 23 Aug 1902; bondsmans where Daniel Phillips, James Marlin and A. T. Phillips.
2. 1910 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 169B; Image 29 of 31;
Family #256/260.
Listed as Hattie Phillips; age 25; born in TN; married once for 8 yrs; 4 children, 3 living; in household
of husband, Daniel Phillips.
3. Tennessee, State Marriages, 1780-2002; Marriage License Record, Anderson Co, TN; Page 390;
Line #317; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harvey Miller married on 9 Sep 1912 in Anderson Co, TN; Hattie Phillips.
4. 1920 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 17 of 21;
Family #175/175.
Listed as Hattie Miller; age 34; born in TN; married; in household of husband, Harvey Miller.
1. 1920 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 17 of 21;
Family #175/175.
Listed as William Miller; age 6; born in TN; in household of father, Harvey Miller.
1. 1920 Census, Anderson Co, TN; 13th District; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 17 of 21;
Family #175/175.
Listed as Ruby Miller; age 1 yr, 6 mons; born in TN; in household of father, Harvey Miller.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Harry E Alger
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Sep 1912
Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
Address Date 01 Jun 1996
2nd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1993-01 Dec 1999
3rd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1990-01 Jan 2004
Record Number 171306990"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name James Monroe Alger
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Nov 1940
Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1995
Record Number 304449038"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Monroe Alger
[James Alger]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1940
Birth Place: Coalwood Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Mar 2007
Father: Harry Alger
Mother: Ruby Edwards
SSN: 236666645
Notes: Jan 1960: Name listed as JAMES MONROE ALGER;
22 Mar 2007: Name listed as JAMES ALGER"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Monroe Alger
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 66
Birth Date: abt 1941
Death Date: 14 Mar 2007
Death Place: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA"
1. Wise Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #2912; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William George Porter; age 23; born 4 Mar 1894 in Russell Co, VA; living at Virginia City, VA;
railroad section man for N&W Railway at Virginia City, VA; married; dependent wife; short with
medium build; gray eyes and light hair.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland, Avondale; taken on 3 Mar 1920;
Page 244A; Image 18 of 35; Family # 195/199.
Listed as George Porter; age 25; born in VA; married; section laborer for N&W Railway. head of
household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164A; Image
5 of 22; Family #45/48.
Listed as George W.Porter; age 36; married at 21; born in VA; brakeman for railroad; head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7997; WV Archives Web Site.
George Porter; age 47 yrs, 8 mons, 25 days; born 4 Mar 1894 in Wise, Wise Co, VA; married;
husband of Maggie Porter; age 39; coal loader; living at Caretta, WV; son of Harve and Mollie
(McCarty) Porter; died 9 Jun 1941 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to compund fracture of skull;
traumatic shock; from accident in coal mine; buried 12 Jun 1941 in iaeger Memorial, Roderfield,
WV; informant, Maggie Porter; Caretta, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 22 Dec 2013.
George W. Porter; born 4 Mar 1894; died 9 Jun 1941; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with wife, Maggie W, Porter.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland, Avondale; taken on 3 Mar 1920;
Page 244A; Image 18 of 35; Family # 195/199.
Listed as Maggie Porter; age 22; born in vA; married; in household of husband,George W. Porter
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164A;
Image 5 of 22; Family #45/48.
Listed as Maggie W..Porter; age 31; married at 16; born in VA; in household of husband, George W.
Porter.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 22 Dec 2013.
Maggie W. Porter; born 2 Dec 1896; died 20 Mar 1983; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, Georgw Washington Porter.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland, Avondale; taken on 3 Mar 1920;
Page 244A; Image 18 of 35; Family # 195/199.
Listed as Harvey Porter; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in VA; in household of father,George W. Porter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland, Avondale; taken on 3 Mar 1920;
Page 244A; Image 18 of 35; Family # 195/199.
Listed as Robert Porter; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in VA; in household of father,George W. Porter.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164A;
Image 5 of 22; Family #45/48.
Listed as Robert D. Porter; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Porter.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164A;
Image 5 of 22; Family #45/48.
Listed as Jesten M.Porter; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, George W. Porter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 164A;
Image 5 of 22; Family #45/48.
Listed as George W. Porter, Jr; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George W.
Porter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joseph and Golda Porter"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Billy Porter, PO Box
1901, Coeburn, VA 24230.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1921); Page 109; Line #1271; WV Archives Web Site.
Eli Pocrinch; age 25; born in Europe; single; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 20 Sep 1921 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Mary Evonkovich; age 22; born in Europe; single; living in Kanawha Co, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 10 May 1930; Page 83B;
Image 14 of 17; Family #107/107.
Listed as Eli Pocinich; age 34; born in Austria; married at 25; immigrated to US in 1908; first
citizenship papers filed; loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17845; WV Archives Web Site.
Elie Pocrnich; age 44; born in Yugoslavia; married; husband of Mary Wankovich; coal loder for Carter
Coal Co; last worked on 10 Sep 1937; son of Nick Pocrnich; died 14 oct 1937 at Coalwood, WV; due
to pulmonary embolism with bilateral lobar pneumonia; buried 17 Oct 1937 in Woodlawn Cemetery;
informant, Mary Pocrnich, Coalwood, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Johnny W. Pocrnich, Miner"
Article; Page 222; submitted by Johnny Pocrnich, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1921); Page 109; Line #1271; WV Archives Web Site.
Eli Pocrinch; age 25; born in Europe; single; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 20 Sep 1921 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Mary Evonkovich; age 22; born in Europe; single; living in Kanawha Co, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 10 May 1930; Page 83B;
Image 14 of 17; Family #107/107.
Listed as Mary Pocinich; age 28; born in Austria; married at 19; alien; immigated to US in 1921;
in household of husband, Eli Pocrinch.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 795B; Image 30 of 36; Household #207.
Listed as Mary Pocrinch; age 36; born in Russa; widow; no education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; waitress in lunch room; head of household.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #85.
Listed as Mary Pocrnich; age 48; born in Yugoslavia; widow; head of household.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Mary Rose Pocrinch; born 1 Apr 1901; died 26 Dec 1979; buried here; grave markers photos shown;
"OUR LOVING MOTHER AND GRANNY".
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Johnny W. Pocrnich, Miner"
Article; Page 222; submitted by Johnny Pocrnich, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 10 May 1930; Page 83B;
Image 14 of 17; Family #107/107.
Listed as Stavokow Pocinich; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Eli Pocrinch.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 795B; Image 30 of 36; Household #207.
Listed as Stanley Pocrinch; age 9; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mary Rose Pocrinch.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #85.
Listed as Stanley Pocrnich; age 20; born in WV; never married; coal loder in coal mine; in household
of mother, Mary Rose Pocrinch.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Stanley Pocrinch; born 27 Feb 1930; died 12 Oct 2003; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"CPL US ARMY".
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Johnny W. Pocrnich, Miner"
Article; Page 222; submitted by Johnny Pocrnich, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #85.
Listed as Frankie Pocrnich; age 16; born in WV; in household of mother, Mary Rose Pocrinch.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 10 May 1930; Page 83B;
Image 14 of 17; Family #107/107.
Listed as Anna Pocinich; age 14; born in MN; in household of uncle, Eli Pocrinch.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 795B; Image 30 of 36; Household #207.
Listed as Anna Nesgoda; age 21; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school (sic?); lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; housekeeper; in household of Mary Rose Pocrinch, with child.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 795B; Image 30 of 36; Household #207.
Listed as Frankie Nesgoda; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; housekeepers son; in household of Mary Rose Pocrinch, with mother, Anna Nesgoda.
(Anna was listed as the niece of Eli Pocrinch in the 1930 Census)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 411; WV Archives Web Site.
Frankie Pocrinch; age 25; born at Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 6 Sep
1958 at Jolo, WV; Anita neva Stepleton; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frankie Pocrnich
[F Pocrnich]
SSN: 236520138
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1933
Birth Place: Coalwood Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1989
Father: Eli Pocrnich
Mother: Mary Evonkovich
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000000478
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1951: Name listed as FRANKIE POCRNICH; 02 May 1997: Name listed as F POCRNICH"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Frankie Pocrinch; born in 1933; died in 1989; buried here; headstone photo shown; personal photo
shown; "BELOVED FATHER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 411; WV Archives Web Site.
Frankie Pocrinch; age 25; born at Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 6 Sep
1958 at Jolo, WV; Anita neva Stepleton; age 21; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Anita Neva Stapleton [Anita Neva Pacrnich] [Anita Pocrnich] [Anita Bennett]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1937
Birth Place: Bradshaw McD, West Virginia [Bradshaw, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Jul 2006
Father:
Fred Stapleton
Mother:
Ethel Fields
SSN: 232582724
Notes: Dec 1953: Name listed as ANITA NEVA STAPLETON;
Oct 1958: Name listed as ANITA NEVA PACRNICH;
Oct 1958: Name listed as ANITA NEVA POCRNICH;
21 Nov 1984: Name listed as ANITA STAPLETON BENNETT;
02 Aug 2006: Name listed as ANITA S BENNETT"
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Anita Neva Bennett
Gender: Female
Death Age: 69
Birth Date: abt 1937
Residence Place: McDowell County, Belle
Death Date: 23 Jul 2006
Obituary Date: 25 Jul 2006
Obituary Place: Cross Lanes, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Child:
Tony Pocrnich
Siblings:
Leslie Stapleton
Steven Stapleton
Merle Ferrar
Calvin Stapleton
Fay Mullins
Betty Mullins"
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Thurman Pitts; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son
of John and Effie; married on 7 Aug 1935 at Welch, WV; Juanita Steele; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Alex and Mamie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 016947; WV Aechives Web Site.
Thurman Pitts; age 50; born 18 Jan 1911 at Iaeger, WV; married; miner; living at Venus, Gary #10, WV;
son of John and Ellie (Murphy) Pitts; died 6 Dec 1961 at Venus, Gary #10, WV; due to coronary
occlusion; buried 9 Dec 1961 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Juanita
Pitts, Gary, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 7 Mar 2012; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Thurman Pitts; born 18 Jan 1911 in McDowell Co, WV; died 6 Dec 1961 at Venus, McDowell Co, WV;
buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Thurman Pitts; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son
of John and Effie; married on 7 Aug 1935 at Welch, WV; Juanita Steele; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Alex and Mamie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Juanita Steele Pitts; born 22 Jun 1914; died 26 Sep 1976; buried here; headstone photo shown; "GONE
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1895); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
John Pitts; age 25; born in Caldwell Co, NC; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
James A. Pitts; married on 22 Sep 1895 at house of Columbus Murphy; Effie Murphy; age 17;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Columbus and Nancy J. Murphy.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as John Pitts; age 40; born in NC; married once for 15 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
John Pitts; age 53; born in Caldwell Co, NC; widowed; farmer; living at iaeger, WV; son of
James and Ann; married on 2 May 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Maggie Harrison; age 48; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; daughter of Crockett and ________.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacols, E.D. 24-60; taken on 3 Apr 1940;
Page 1183A; Image 1 of 132; Household #17.
Listed as John W. Pitts; age 69; born in NC; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16707; WV Archives Web Site.
John Pitts; age 73; born 12 Jul 1871 in Lenoir, NC; married; husband of Maggie Pitts, age 67; timber
worker; son of James Pitts and unknown mother; died 12 Jun 1945 at Iaeger, WV; due to hypertension
and senility; buried 15 Jun 1945 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Walter Lockhart,
Iaeger, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 7 Mar 2012.
John W. Pitts; born 12 Jul 1871 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co, NC; died 12 Jun 1945 in Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV;
buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
"Husband of Maggie Pitts; Son of James Pitts; Mother's name not listed; Occupation: Timber Worker".
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 792.
ElkhornTownship, page 005.
Listed as Effie Ann Murphy, age 1, in household of father, Columbus Murphy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1895); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
John Pitts; age 25; born in Caldwell Co, NC; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
James A. Pitts; married on 22 Sep 1895 at house of Columbus Murphy; Effie Murphy; age 17;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Columbus and Nancy J. Murphy.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as Effie Pitts; age 29; born in WV; married once for 15 yrs; 7 children, 4 living; in household
of husband, John W. Pitts.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #272; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Effie Pitts; age 35; born in WV; married; housewife; daughter of Col. and Nancy J. (Newsom)
Murphy; died 11 May 1919 in Welch Hospital #1, Welch, WV; due to peritonitis, general from
pyosalpinx; no burial information.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as Willie Pitts; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Pitts.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as Eliza Pitts; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Pitts.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as Elliott Pitts; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Pitts.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 79A;
Image 1 of 31; Family #5/5.
Listed as Lawrence E. Pitts; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Pitts.