McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Clarence Christian

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Clarence Christian
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 24
Birth Date abt 1913
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 10 Jul 1937
Marriage Place Blackey, Virginia, USA
Father Perry Christian
Mother Mary Blankinship
Spouse Ella Leffew
Certificate Number 1937015316"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #74.
Listed as Clarence Christian; age 37; born in VA; married; timberman in coal mine; head of
household.


Ella Sue Leffew

1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ella Leffew
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1916
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 10 Jul 1937
Marriage Place Blackey, Virginia, USA
Father James Leffew
Mother Lillie Roop
Spouse Clarence Christian
Certificate Number 1937015316"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #74.
Listed as Ella Christian; age 33; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Clarence Christian.


Clarlyn E. Christian

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #74.
Listed as Clarlyn E. Christian; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence Christian.


Dorothy L. Christian

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #74.
Listed as Dorothy L. Christian; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence Christian.


Mary R. Christian

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #74.
Listed as Mary R. Christian; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Clarence Christian.


Nancy Ellen Jones

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 015819; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Ellen Jones; age 18; born 7 Apr 1943 in Roderfield, WV; never married; living at Roderfield,
WV; daughter of Clarence and Meda (Mathews) Jones; die 23 Nov 1962 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to injuries suffered in auto accident; "fell from car and was run over"; buried 25 Nov 1962 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial), Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Nancy Ellen Jones; born 7 Apr 1943; died 23 Nov 1962; buried here; headstone photo shown.


William Lewis Jones

1. Virginia Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
W.L. Jones; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; son of M.D. and H.M.C. Jones; married on 24 Dec 1868
in Pulaski Co, VA; L.R. Ratcliff; age 19; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; daughter of H. and S.A. Ratcliff.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
William L. Jones; born 25 Feb 1947; died 2 Oct 1919; buried here; headstone photo shown; "BY STRANGERS
HONORED, AND BY STRANGERS MOURNED".


Melda Lucy Ratcliff

1. Virginia Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
W.L. Jones; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; son of M.D. and H.M.C. Jones; married on 24 Dec 1868
in Pulaski Co, VA; L.R. Ratcliff; age 19; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; daughter of H. and S.A. Ratcliff.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 17/28 Jan 1920; Page 83A;
Image 33 of 43; Family #331/333.
Listed as Melda Jones; age 67; born in VA; widow; in household of son, James L. Jones.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13619; WV Archives Web Site.
Melda Lucie Jones; age 73 yrs, 4 mons, 11 days; born 9 Jun 1850 in VA; widow; house work;
Daughter of HezekialRatcliff and unknown mother; died 20 Oct 1923 at Roderfiled, WV; due to
static congestion of lungs resulting in pneumonia caused by a gradual weaking down of heart
action; buried 21 Oct 1923 at Roderfield, WV; informant, W.S. Jones, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Melda L. Jones; born 9 Jun 1850; died 20 Oct 1923' buried here; headstone photo shown; "SHE WAS A
KIND AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE. A FOND MOTHER AND FRIEND TO ALL. WIFE OF WILLIAM JONES"


Joseph Snavely Scott

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Snavely Scott; age 47; born in Marion, VA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
16 Sep 1952 at Welch, WV; Emma Phillips Jones; age 46; born at Briceville, TN; widow; living at
Roderfield, WV.


Emma Phillips

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
Fenton Jones; age 21; born in Halifax Co, VA; single; miner; living at Six, WV; son of R.C. and
Emily; married on 8 Jun 1921 at Six, WV; Emma Phillips; age 16; born in TN; single; daughter
of A.T. and Elizabeth.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Snavely Scott; age 47; born in Marion, VA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
16 Sep 1952 at Welch, WV; Emma Phillips Jones; age 46; born at Briceville, TN; widow; living at
Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Emma Phillips Jones Scott; born 10 Mar 1906; died 28 oct 1997; buried here; grave marker photo shown.


Lucinda Smith

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #512; WV Archives Web Site.
Lucinda Jones; age 64 yrs, 7 mons, 1 day; born 9 Jun 1878 in Hindman, KY; widow; living at Caretta,
WV; daughter of J.B. Smith and unknown mother; died 10 Jan 1943 at Caretta, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage; with senility; buried 13 Jan 1943 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Nick
Melnich, Caretta, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Lucinda Jones; born 9 Jun 1878; died 10 Jan 1943; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "ASLEEP
IN JESUS".


Joseph "Joe" Jones

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #8800; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Jones; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Crockett and Ora (Blankenship) Jones; married on 7 Apr 1962 in Grundy, VA;
Glenna Mae Brankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV;
daughter of Harman and Lucy (Riffe) Blankenship.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joe Jones, 74, of Avondale, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, in Charleston, WV.
"Joe was born May 24, 1942, in Avondale, WV. He was the son of the late Crockett and Ora Blankenship Jones. He loved hunting, riding his four wheeler, and taking care of his dogs.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, T.J. Jones, two brothers, Alex and Kenny Jones; three sisters, Carolyn Jones, Josie Roberts, and Edna Schumbeck and a grandson, Timmy Jones.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Christine Roberts Jones of Avondale; four sons, Dale, Brian and Terry Jones all of Statesville, NC; and Scotty Jones and wife Carol of Sanford, NC; two daughters, Lisa Jones and her companion Mike Sigmon of Hickory, NC, and Shelia Simons and husband Duane of Redkey, IN; three brothers, Bob Jones and wife Data of Avondale, WV, Troy Jones and wife Effie of Springfield, OH, and Lee Jones and wife Eunice of Greenbrier, WV; two sisters, Goldie Pendleton of Springfield, OH and Catherine Brakeall and husband George of Rock Hill, SC; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Jones of Troutman, NC and his former wife, Glenna Jones of Statesville, NC. He is also cherished by his grandchildren, Joey and wife Jessica Jones, Derick Goodman, Michael Jones, Kayla Jones, Tiffany Jones, Adam Jones, Ashley and husband Lou Zayas, Troy Jones, Selena Arias, Lakyn Bailey, Matthew Jones, Jamie Owens, Kristen Simons, Kolten Simons, Alley Jones, Skiler Jones; great grandchildren, Holly Jones, Haley Jones, T.J. Jones, Camden Jones, Austin Jones, Aubrey Jones, Jaimie, Anna, Conner and Makayla Owens and Hayden Jones; and also many loving nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend John Wheeler officiating at the Independent Church of God at Ritter near Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV...."


Glenna Mae Blankenship

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #8800; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Jones; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Crockett and Ora (Blankenship) Jones; married on 7 Apr 1962 in Grundy, VA;
Glenna Mae Brankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV;
daughter of Harman and Lucy (Riffe) Blankenship.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Glenna Mae Jones
Also Known As Glenna B Jones
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1960
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 5222 PO Box
Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28687
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 138 Sharon Ridge Ln
2nd Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28677
2nd Address Date 01 May 1990-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives G M Jones..."
(Believe birth date is incorrect)


Baby Boy Jones

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1962); Sandy River District; WV Archives Web Site via LDS
Web Site.
Baby Boy Jones; born and died 18 Sep 1962 at Avondale, WV; son of Joseph and Glenna (Blankenship)
Jones; premature, 6 1/2 mons; buried 19 Sep 1962 in Mullens Cemetery; Avondale, WV; reported by Ora
Jones, Avondale, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Infant Jones; born and died 3 Dec 1962; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
(Not sure these are the same infant Jones children)