1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Maxwell Ellis; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Hanover; son of
Henry and Maude; married on 2 Apr 1936 at Hanover, WV; Estella Davis; age 22; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Mrs. M.W. Davis.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randall Ellis; age 18; born 13 Nov 1947 at Hanover, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Max and Stella (Davis) Ellis; married on 30 Jul 1966 at North Spring, WV; Esther Eileen Justice;
age 19; born 29 Jul 1946 at Steeles, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Clarence
and Virgie (Steele) Justice.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 157; WV Aechives Web Site.
Clarence Justice; age 21; born in Justice, WV; widowed; living at Steeles, WV; son od R. B. and Della
Justice; married on 31 Mar 1951 near home of Grover Hatfield; Katherine Lester; age 25; born at Hensley,
WV; sngle; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of England and Margaret Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 157; WV Aechives Web Site.
Clarence Justice; age 21; born in Justice, WV; widowed; living at Steeles, WV; son od R. B. and Della
Justice; married on 31 Mar 1951 near home of Grover Hatfield; Katherine Lester; age 25; born at Hensley,
WV; sngle; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of England and Margaret Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randall Ellis; age 18; born 13 Nov 1947 at Hanover, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Max and Stella (Davis) Ellis; married on 30 Jul 1966 at North Spring, WV; Esther Eileen Justice;
age 19; born 29 Jul 1946 at Steeles, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Clarence
and Virgie (Steele) Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Esther Eileen Ellis, 69, of Hanover, WV, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at her residence.
" Esther was born July 29, 1946, in Steeles, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virgie Steele Justice. She was a homemaker; she loved to garden, sew, and do crafts, and she loved her grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents Esther was preceded in death by her first husband, James Randall Ellis, Sr.; one brother, Ora Jean Justice; and her step mother, Katherine Justice.
"Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Harry Trent of the home; one daughter, Lada Cannoy and husband Jim of Advance, NC; one son, James Randall Ellis Jr. and wife Sherri of Daniels, WV; one step daughter, Bobbie Dawn Bryant and husband Carl of Justice, WV; 10 grandchildren, Briana Neagle and husband Jimi, Carli Bryant, Kristen Bryant, Kadin Ellis, Chandler Cannoy, Kolby Ellis, Kimber Bryant, Koen Ellis, C.J. Bryant, and Kristian Ellis; two great grandchildren, Noah Neagle and Colton Neagle; four sisters, Doris Bryant of Panther, WV, Phyllis Reed and husband Larry of Sandy Huff, WV, Pam Cline of Baisden, WV, and Rosemary Hauser of Winston Salem, NC; three brothers, David Justice of Hanover, WV, Phillip Justice of Premier, WV, and Clarence Justice of King, NC.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Pastor Jerry Rose and Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery at Hanover, WV...."
1. 1900 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District #7; Rockcastle; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 181A; Image
11 of 16; Family #96/96.
Listed as Thomas J. Gelkison; age 14; born in Mar 1886 in KY; in household of father, Andrew J. Gilkerson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 405; WV Archives Web Site.
T.J. Gilkerson; age 23; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
A.J. and Martha; married on 17 Jul 1909 at Twin Branch, WV; Nina Rowe; age 17; born in Preston
Co, WV; single; daughter of Adam and Mary.
3. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on _____1910; Page 166B; Image 8 of 56;
Family #52/68.
Listed as Thomas Gilkerson; age 24; born in KY; married once for 1 yr; coal mine laborer; head of
household.
4. Preston Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3039; 12 Sep 1918; LDS Web Site.
Thomas Jefferson Gilkerson; age 32; born 20 Mar 1886; living in Ondependence, Preston co, WV; miner;
employed by Bryden Coal Co, Independence, WV; nearest relative, Nina Gilkerson, Independence, WV;
tall with medium build; blue eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Mahoney Co, OH; Cvitsville Township; E. Youngstown; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 174B;
Family #305/406.
Listed as Thomas Gilkerson; age 34; born in KY; married; machinist in steel mill; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Gilkerson "Col" (believe this is in error); age 32; born in KY; living at Mullens, WV; married on 8 Oct 1922
at Baileysville, WV; Shirley Burgess "Col" (? also error); age 21; born in VA; living at Mullens, WV.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 4 Apr 1930; page 41A; Image 11 of
57; Family #100/110.
Listed as Tom J. Gilkerson; age 40; born in KY; married at 20; loader in coal mine; head of household.
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 790A;
Image 19 of 46; Household #118.
Listed as Thomas J. Gilkerson; age 48; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-762; 17 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Jefferson Gilkerson; age 56; born 20 mar 1886 in Lawrence Co, KY; living at Erin, WV; mailing
address, Roderfield, WV; employed by Premier Poca. Coll. Co, Premier, WV; person who will always
know address, Shirley Gilkerson, Roderfield, WV; 5' 8 1/2" tall; 160 lbs; blue eyes; blonde hair; light
complexion; scars on right cheek and left hand at thumb knuckle.
10. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas J. Gilkerson; born 20 Mar 1886 in Lawrence (Co), KY; died 22 Nov 1948 (sic, 1949); SS #232-12-1956;
Death Claim made 13 Dev 1949; name listed as Thomas J. Gilkerson on 3 Dec 1976.
11. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16146; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Jefferson Gilkersin; age 63 yrs, 8 mons, 2 days; born 20 Mar 1886 in Lawrence Co, KY; married;
coal miner; living at Erin, WV; SS#232-12-1956; son of Andrew Jackson and Martha Gilkerson; died
22 Nov 1949 at Roderfield, WV; due to coronary insufficiency with coronaty occlusion; buried 24 Nov 1949
in Iaeger Memorial; informant, Mrs. Shirley Gilkerson
12. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Thomas J. Gilkerson; born in 1886; died in 1949; buried here; headstone photo shown. "GONE BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN".
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Tom Gilkerson "Col" (believe this is in error); age 32; born in KY; living at Mullens, WV; married on 8 Oct 1922
at Baileysville, WV; Shirley Burgess "Col" (? also error); age 21; born in VA; living at Mullens, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 4 Apr 1930; page 41A; Image 11 of
57; Family #100/110.
Listed as Shirley. Gilkerson; age 28; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Thomas J.
Gilkerson.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 790A;
Image 19 of 46; Household #118.
Listed as Shirley Gilkerson; age 29; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Thomas J. Gilkerson.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Shirley B. Gilkerson; born 1 Feb 1901; died 28 Feb 1987; buried here; headstone photo shown; "BEYOND
THE SUNSET".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 4 Apr 1930; page 41A; Image 11 of
57; Family #100/110.
Listed as Margie Gilkerson; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J. Gilkerson.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 4 Apr 1930; page 41A; Image 11 of
57; Family #100/110.
Listed as Fred Gilkerson; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas J. Gilkerson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 790A;
Image 19 of 46; Household #118.
Listed as Fred Gilkerson; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Gilkerson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randall Ellis; age 18; born 13 Nov 1947 at Hanover, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Max and Stella (Davis) Ellis; married on 30 Jul 1966 at North Spring, WV; Esther Eileen Justice;
age 19; born 29 Jul 1946 at Steeles, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Clarence
and Virgie (Steele) Justice.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randall Ellis; age 18; born 13 Nov 1947 at Hanover, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV;
son of Max and Stella (Davis) Ellis; married on 30 Jul 1966 at North Spring, WV; Esther Eileen Justice;
age 19; born 29 Jul 1946 at Steeles, WV; never married; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of Clarence
and Virgie (Steele) Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Esther Eileen Ellis, 69, of Hanover, WV, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at her residence.
" Esther was born July 29, 1946, in Steeles, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence and Virgie Steele Justice. She was a homemaker; she loved to garden, sew, and do crafts, and she loved her grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents Esther was preceded in death by her first husband, James Randall Ellis, Sr.; one brother, Ora Jean Justice; and her step mother, Katherine Justice.
"Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Harry Trent of the home; one daughter, Lada Cannoy and husband Jim of Advance, NC; one son, James Randall Ellis Jr. and wife Sherri of Daniels, WV; one step daughter, Bobbie Dawn Bryant and husband Carl of Justice, WV; 10 grandchildren, Briana Neagle and husband Jimi, Carli Bryant, Kristen Bryant, Kadin Ellis, Chandler Cannoy, Kolby Ellis, Kimber Bryant, Koen Ellis, C.J. Bryant, and Kristian Ellis; two great grandchildren, Noah Neagle and Colton Neagle; four sisters, Doris Bryant of Panther, WV, Phyllis Reed and husband Larry of Sandy Huff, WV, Pam Cline of Baisden, WV, and Rosemary Hauser of Winston Salem, NC; three brothers, David Justice of Hanover, WV, Phillip Justice of Premier, WV, and Clarence Justice of King, NC.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Pastor Jerry Rose and Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Ellis Cemetery at Hanover, WV...."
1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 407.
Eli Gore, son of Joseph and Mary Pine Gore, married Nan Ellis. They
lived in Logan Co, WV. Children were: Henry (married Mary Ann Belcher), Zat
(married Jean Tippon), Eli Jr. (married Minerva Riffe), Mary (married Martin
Doss, Ella (married _________Robinette, and Ida (sic, Martha) (married George
Scaggs).
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Scaggs search, 4 Nov 2001, submitted by
Mickey Fine, so2fine@aol.com
Martha P. Gore; born in 1843; daughter of Eli and Nancy Ellis Gore; married
George R. Scaggs; children: Charles K., Eunice B., George B., Nancy H.,
Joseph B. and William W. Scaggs.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, transcribed by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page
675, Logan District, Page 007.
Listed as George R. Scaggs, age 41, widowed, head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Sanders Cemetery, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
Stephen Coffman; 19 Dec 2012.
George Riley Scaggs; born 23 Sep 1834; died 18 Mar 1915; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Robinette Cemetery, McConnell, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
Carol "Judy" Tear; 11 Mar 2012.
Mary K, Thomas Scaggs Gent; born 10 Oct 1879; died 3 Apr 1936 in Logan Co, WV; personal photo shown.