1. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 211A; Image 41 of 49;
Family #364/369.
Listed as Milburn Bailey; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Bailey.
1. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 211A; Image 41 of 49;
Family #364/369.
Listed as Peyton Bailey; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Bailey.
1. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 211A; Image 41 of 49;
Family #364/369.
Listed as Elmer Bailey; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Bailey.
1. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pearisburg District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 211A; Image 41 of 49;
Family #364/369.
Listed as Hayden Bailey; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Bailey.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Pattie
Greene; 31 Dec 2015.
Bernard Lee Gibson; born 20 Sep 1950; died 29 Dec 2015; buried here; no grave marker photo show; personal
photo shown
"Bernard Lee Gibson, 65, of Iaeger , WV, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV."Bernard was born September 20, 1950, a son of the late Shirley Willard Gibson, Sr. (1916-2003) and Josephine Leona Smith-Gibson (1915-1998). He formerly worked at the Dairy Bar in Iaeger, the Industrial News in Iaeger, Jimmy's Supermarket in Roderfield, and was a Security Guard for Pinkerton.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Shirley Willard Gibson, Jr. (1935-Deceased), Lawrence "Hoot" Earling Gibson (1937-2007), and Howard Gibson (1954-1974); a sister-in-law, Shirley Osborne-Gibson (1938-Deceased), a nephew John Gibson (Deceased) and his first wife and mother of his child, Theodosia H. Edwards-Gibson (1958-1978).
"Survivors include his wife, Erma Gibson of the home; one daughter, Heather Gibson-Waddell and husband Jarrod of Kernersville, NC; one granddaughter, Hannah Waddell of Kernersville, NC; two sisters, Drema Gibson of Golden Harvest in Welch, WV, and Darlene Gibson-Vance an husband James of Sandy Huff; three brothers, James Gibson and wife Marlene of Huff Creek, Jack Gibson and wife Chea of Union, WV, and Don Gibson and wife Annie of Galax, VA; a sister-in-law, Shelby Jean England-Gibson (B. 1939) of Sandy Huff; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Gary Walker and Reverend Teddy Vance officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. ..."
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 722.
Center Township, page 013.
Listed as Mary Ingleand, age 8, born in KY, in household of father, Ruel England.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #4; Page 178; WV Archives Web Site.
William Gibson; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 9 May 1893 at John Gibson's;
Maribe England; age 24; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 235B; Image 8 of 41;
Family #65/65.
Listed as Mary Gibson; age 30; born in Oct 1869 in WV; married 7 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, William Gibson.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Mary Gibson; age 40; born in WV; married once for 17 yrs; 7 children, all living; in household of
husband, William Gibson.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Mary Gibson; age 49; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William Gibson.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #570.
Listed as Mary Gibson; age 70; born in KY; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, William M. Gibson.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4787; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Gibson; age 77 yrs, 6 mons, 14 days; born 6 Oct 1869 in Pike Co, KY; married; wife of W.M. Gibson;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Rural and Pricie (Clay) England; died 10 Mar 1947 at Iaeger, WV; due to
senility; buried 22 Mar 1947 in family cemetery in Sandy Huff, WV; informant, W.M. Gibson, Iaeger, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1902); Page 153; Line #71; WV Archives Web Site.
Josie A. Gibson; born 7 Jul 1902 at Hanover WV; daughter of William and Marybo Gibson; reported by mother.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Josa Gibson; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Josie Gibson; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, William Gibson.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 257; WV Archives Web Site.
Cooper Riffe; age 23; born in Roane Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Robert and
Clara; married on 18 Jun 1922 at Wilmore, WV; Josie Gibson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Mary.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Rasco Gibson; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Rosco Gibson; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 69; WV Archives Web Site.
Rosco Gibson; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; employed by railroad ; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of William and Mary; married on 18 Nov 1925 at Sandy Huff, WV; Maryco Riffe; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Robert and Clara.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14209; WV Archives Web Site.
Roscoe Gibson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV;married; husband of Mary O'Riffe; laborer for N&W (Railway)
living at Sandy Huff, WV; son of W. M. and Mary (England) Gibson; died 31 Oct 1926; due to fracture of base of
skull in auto accident; buried3 Nov 1926 at Iaeger, WV; informant, W.M. Gibson, Sandy Huff, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Hilo Gibson; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Harlow Gibson; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 5; WV Archives Web Site.
Hilon Gibson; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Bill and Mary;
married on 18 Apr 1931 at Roderfield, WV; Lake Lane; age 31; born in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of _____.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10397; WV Archives Web Site.
H.L. Gibson; age 36 yrs, 5 mons, 21 days; born 6 Mar 1906 in Wyoming Co, WV; married; husband of Lakie
Gibson, age 45; stone mason; living at Iaeger, WV; son of William and Mary (England) Gibson; died 27 Aug
1942 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; fractur dislocation of 1st lumbar vertebra; stuck by train on 14 Aug 1942;
buried 30 Aug 1942 in Martin Cemetery, Sandy Huff, WV; informant, William Gibson, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Lafe Gibson; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #570.
Listed as Lafe Gibson; age 28; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
construction laborer; in household of father, William M. Gibson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate $15976; WV Archives Web Site.
Lafe Ellis Gibson; age 35; born 23 Nov 1911 at Sandy Huff, WV; single; coal miner; SS#232-12-3940; living at
Sandy Huff, WV; son of Bill and Mary (England) Gibson; died 31 Dec 1946 at Sandy Huff, WV; due to "Hit by train";
buried 4 Jan 1947 at sandy Huff, WV; informant, Norman Gibson, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 235B; Image 8 of 41;
Family #65/65.
Listed as Arthur A. Gibson; age 1; born in WV in Feb 1899; in household of father, William Gibson.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Ambro Gibson; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #395; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Ambrose Gibson; age 18; born 3 Feb 1900; living at Iaeger, WV; section laborer for N&W Railway;
nearest relative, Mary Gibson; mother; living at Iaeger, WV; tall with slender build; brown eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Ambrose Gibson; age 21; born in WV; single; coal miner; in household of father, William Gibson.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1930); Page 78; Line #5; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Ambrose Gibson; age 31; born 4 Feb 1899; married; miner; son of William and Mary; died3 Mar 1930 at
Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Arthur A. Gibson; born 3 Feb 1899; died 3 Mar 1930; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 24_?B;
Image 33 of 35; Family #168/168.
Listed as Minnie Gibson; age 24; born in VA; widow; married at 17; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15540; WV Archives Web Site.
Minnie Gibson; age 28 yrs, 4 mons, 12 days; born 9 Jul 1907 in VA; widow; living at Roderfield, WV;
housewife; daughter of W.B. and Rosie (Apperley) Sites; died 21 Nov 1935 in auto accident on US 52
at Coalwood Road; buried; 24 Nov 1935 at Roderfield, WV; informant, J.H. Sites, Litwar, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Minnie S. Gibson; born 4 Jul 1910 (differs from death certificate); died 21 Nov 1936; buried here; "GONE
BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 24_?B;
Image 33 of 35; Family #168/168.
Listed as Hoot William Gibson; age 5 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Minnie Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #571.
Listed as Hoot Gibson; age 16; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of uncle (by marriage), Brooks M. Riffe.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Princess; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 24_?B;
Image 33 of 35; Family #168/168.
Listed as Virginia A. Gibson; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Minnie Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #571.
Listed as Agnes Gibson; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of uncle (by marriage), Brooks M. Riffe.
1. Roane Co, WV; Death Certificate #7932; WV Archives Web Site.
W.B. Sites; age abt 60; birth place not known; laborer; married; son of unknown parents; died 4 Jun 1925;
due to mania and syphilis; buried 7 Jun 1925 in IOOF Cemetery, Spencer, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257B; Image 16 of 17;
Family #134/137.
Listed as Norman Gibson; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger, WV; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A; Image
32 of 35; Family #319/323.
Listed as Norman Gibson; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William Gibson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Gibson; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; stone mason; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Bill and Mary; was issued a license to marry on 15 Jun 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; Hazel Brown; age
22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Lula.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #570.
Listed as Norman Gibson; age 31; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
construction laborer; in household of father, William M. Gibson, with wife and child.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Norman Gibson; born 6 Mar 1909; died 2 Sep 1986; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife,
Hazel Brown Gibson; "AT REST".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
Norman Gibson; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; stone mason; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Bill and Mary; was issued a license to marry on 15 Jun 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; Hazel Brown; age
22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Lula.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1116B; Image 68 of 74; Household #570.
Listed as Hazel Gibson; age 23; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in Mingo Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, William M. Gibson, with husband and child.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Hazel Gibson; born 28 Apr 1917; died a7 Apr 1970; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Norman Gibson; "AT REST".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 28/29 Feb 1920; Page
221B; Image 16 of 26; Family #125/125.
Listed as John W. Richardson; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, George T. Richardson.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #19767; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John William Richardson; age 28; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; filling
station operator; living in Bradshaw, WV; son of George T. and Minervia (Holdren) Richardson;
married on 12 Oct 1936 at Grundy, VA; Dorothy Joyce Hill; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; never married; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Horton Reece and Amanda (Hardy)
Hill.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr
1940; Page 1204A; Image 45 of 132; Household #350.
Listed as John W. Richardson; age 32; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; service station attendent; head of household.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William John Richardson
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Big Sandy, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1907
Residence: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: F W Woolworth And Company
Weight: 136
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: G T Richardson
Relationship to Draftee: Mother
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William John Richardson Self (Head)
G T Richardson Mother"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John W. Richardson
SSN: 235-28-1781
Last Residence:
07834 Denville, Morris, New Jersey, USA
BORN: 21 Nov 1907
Died: 7 Aug 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
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; "John Richardson"; Article;
Page 229; submitted by Arthur Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
"...moved to Roanoke, VA where he was kidnapped when he was 4...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2,. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 242; WV Archives Website.
Glen Atwood; age 23; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; miner; living at Berwind, WV; son of John and
Mollie; married on 4 Sep 1928 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Linkous; age 18; boen in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of Joe and Ellen.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2,. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 242; WV Archives Website.
Glen Atwood; age 23; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; miner; living at Berwind, WV; son of John and
Mollie; married on 4 Sep 1928 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Linkous; age 18; boen in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of Joe and Ellen.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 78; Line #19; WV Archives Website.
John B. Neal; age 29; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; C.E. (Civil Engineer?); son of William
R and Martha J.; married on 27 Feb 1895 in Mercer Co, WV; Ida A Bailey; age 19; born and living in
Mercer Co, WV; daughter of A.C and C.J.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1895); Page 78; Line #19; WV Archives Website.
John B. Neal; age 29; born and living in Mercer Co, WV; single; C.E. (Civil Engineer?); son of William
R and Martha J.; married on 27 Feb 1895 in Mercer Co, WV; Ida A Bailey; age 19; born and living in
Mercer Co, WV; daughter of A.C and C.J.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 052953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby J. Thornsbury; age 25; born 10 Jun 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 112, Jolo, WV; son of Tommy Edward and Irene Margaret (Brooks)
Thornsbury; married on 12 Dec 1972 in Grundy, VA; Mary Sheliah Ellis; age 21; born 8 Mar 1951 in
WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 153, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
William Howard and Constance Lynette (Cyphers) Ellis.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 052953; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby J. Thornsbury; age 25; born 10 Jun 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 112, Jolo, WV; son of Tommy Edward and Irene Margaret (Brooks)
Thornsbury; married on 12 Dec 1972 in Grundy, VA; Mary Sheliah Ellis; age 21; born 8 Mar 1951 in
WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 153, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
William Howard and Constance Lynette (Cyphers) Ellis.