1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken 23 Apr 1930; Page 106A;
Family #305/305.
Listed as Lonnie Steele; age 13; born in WV; in household of husband, Lewis R, Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV[ Marriage Records; Vol#__(1937); Page 94; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Northfork, WV; son of Louis
and Ametie; married on 9 Jan 1937 at the parsonage in Northfork, WV; Addie Belle Jone; age 16;
born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Frank B. and Va Laura.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #14996; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Earl Steel; age 24; born in Northfork, WV; married; husband of Attie Maybell Jones; lumber
checker for A.R. Thompson; living in rural Northfork, WV; son of L.R. and Almeda (Mitchem) Steel;
died 1 Nov 1940 in the Bluefield Santarium Hospital, Bluefield, WV; due to crushing injuries of chest
from automobile accident; buried 5 Nov 1940 in Steel Cemetery, Burk Mtn, Northfork, WV; informant
Elbert Steel, Northfork, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shirl Denton; 13 Sep 2007.
" Lonnie Steele
Birth 15 Nov 1916
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Nov 1940 (aged 23)
Bramwell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Mitchem Ridge Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21539829"Additional Information Posted:
"Lonnie was married to Attie Maybelle "May" Jones. They had two children. They were both killed along with their little son Cecil at a RR crossing in Bramwell WV in Nov. of 1940. As the story goes, they were traveling back from Virginia following funeral of Mae's Dad. This would seem to be so, as her father's time of death coincides. The girlfriend of another uncle was also killed, and sister of Mae, Edith Steele, was injured but not killed. It happened at a blind cut in Bramwell, WV on Route 52. It is said there was no warning whistle from the train. Lonnie's son was given a mere pittance from the RR until he was probably 18. Fortunately the remaining son was raised in a very loving family by his Uncle Kelly, Aunt Edith, and grandmother. It is said baby Cecil was buried in his Mother's arms. One picture submitted is of Lonnie's family at graveside. Sitting in front is sister, Catherine, and behind her in winter coat is Minnie Steele Brooks. Lady upper right is Hattie Steele, and from right would be Kelly Steele then Dolras Steele and Ward Steele. First from left Carson Steele with third from left in family at funeral is Ida Steele Lane. They are all gone now, and may these beautiful souls rest in peace. They were a very honest and hard working family. Edna Turbeville, niece to Lonnie, tells that Lonnie's Mother, Almeda Steele, never recovered from the death of the little family. His Mother, Almeda Steele, would die just 2 months later on January 17, 1941.""Gravesite Detailsn He was killed along with wife and baby at RR crossing in Bramwell, WV"
1. McDowell Co, WV[ Marriage Records; Vol#__(1937); Page 94; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Northfork, WV; son of Louis
and Ametie; married on 9 Jan 1937 at the parsonage in Northfork, WV; Addie Belle Jone; age 16;
born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Frank B. and Va Laura.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 225B, Family #19.
Listed as George Brooks, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Jodie L. Brooks.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 266B, Family #399.
Listed as George Brooks, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Jodie L. Brooks.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; E.D. 55-4; taken on 15 May 1940;
Page 94A; Image 45 of 54; Household #364.
Listed as George Brooks; age 28; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; timberman in coal mine; in household of father, Joda L. Brooks.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #4562; 16 oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
George Ellis Brooks; age 28; born 30 Jun 1912 in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Box 347, Northfork, WV;
employed by A.R. Thompson, Box 347, Northfork, WV; name of person who will always know
address, Mr. Joda Brooks, father, Box 347, Northfork, WV; honorably discharged 9 Nov 1945; 6'3"
tall; 172 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 472; WV Archives Website.
George E. Brooks; age 35; born in Surveyor, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 2 Nov
1947 in Welch, WV; Minnie E. Steele; age 38; born and living in Northfork, WV; single.
6. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George E Brooks
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 30 Jun 1912
Death Date: 11 Dec 1987
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 232124569
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 4 Sep 1942
Discharge Date: 9 Nov 1945
Page number: 1"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken 23 Apr 1930; Page 106A;
Family #305/305.
Listed as Minnie Steele; age 20; born in WV; single; in household of husband, Lewis R, Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 472; WV Archives Website.
George E. Brooks; age 35; born in Surveyor, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 2 Nov
1947 in Welch, WV; Minnie E. Steele; age 38; born and living in Northfork, WV; single.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clarence Edward Brown
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1897
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1897008843
Father: William Thomas Brown
Mother: Martha Ann Baumgardner"
2. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clarence Edward Brown
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1897
Birth Place: Abingdon, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Washington, D.C., Virginia, USA
Military Draft Date: 1942
Next of Kin: Mrs Hattie Denton Brown"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 174; WV Archives Website.
Clarence E. Brown; age 50; born in Bristol (sic, Abingdon), VA; divorced; living at War, WV; married
on 19 Jul 1947 in War, WV; Nora Adams; age 47; born in Norton, VA; divorced; living in War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 174; WV Archives Website.
Clarence E. Brown; age 50; born in Bristol (sic, Abingdon), VA; divorced; living at War, WV; married
on 19 Jul 1947 in War, WV; Nora Adams; age 47; born in Norton, VA; divorced; living in War, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 003711; WV Archives Website.
Nora Victoria Brown; age 64; born 15 May 1900 in Wise Co, VA; married; living at Warriormines, WV;
daughter of John and Annie Adams; died 10 Feb 1965 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage; buried 13 Feb 1965 in Wimmer Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant C.E. Brown,
Warriormine, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clarence Edward Brown
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1897
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1897008843
Father: William Thomas Brown
Mother: Martha Ann Baumgardner"
2. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clarence Edward Brown
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1897
Birth Place: Abingdon, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Washington, D.C., Virginia, USA
Military Draft Date: 1942
Next of Kin: Mrs Hattie Denton Brown"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 174; WV Archives Website.
Clarence E. Brown; age 50; born in Bristol (sic, Abingdon), VA; divorced; living at War, WV; married
on 19 Jul 1947 in War, WV; Nora Adams; age 47; born in Norton, VA; divorced; living in War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 380; WV Archives Website.
John Junior Brown; age 22; born in Bluff City, TN; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 11 Oct 1947
in Davy, WV; Ophelia E. Brown; age 23; born in Havaco, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 380; WV Archives Website.
John Junior Brown; age 22; born in Bluff City, TN; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 11 Oct 1947
in Davy, WV; Ophelia E. Brown; age 23; born in Havaco, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 287; WV Archives Website.
Albert Brown; age 30; born in Leckie, WV; divorced; Colored; living a Anawalt, WV; Annie Anderson
Gaither; age 29; born in Slab Fork, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Capels, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1947); Page 287; WV Archives Website.
Albert Brown; age 30; born in Leckie, WV; divorced; Colored; living a Anawalt, WV; Annie Anderson
Gaither; age 29; born in Slab Fork, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Capels, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 477; WV Archives Website.
Roy W. Brown; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; married on
29 Nov 1947; at Thorpe, WV; Annie Mae Hairston; age 19; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Ruby Hairston, mother of Annie Mae Hairston,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 477; WV Archives Website.
Roy W. Brown; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; married on
29 Nov 1947; at Thorpe, WV; Annie Mae Hairston; age 19; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Ruby Hairston, mother of Annie Mae Hairston,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 295; WV Archives Website.
Charles Brown; age 18; born and living in Eckman, WV; single; Colored; married on 9 Sep 1947 at
Eckman, WV; Alice Mae Hickman, age 16; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Charlie Brown, father of Charles Brown; and Ruth Hickman, mother of Alice Mae
Hickman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 295; WV Archives Website.
Charles Brown; age 18; born and living in Eckman, WV; single; Colored; married on 9 Sep 1947 at
Eckman, WV; Alice Mae Hickman, age 16; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Charlie Brown, father of Charles Brown; and Ruth Hickman, mother of Alice Mae
Hickman.