1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 397; WV Archives Website.
Charles Jordan Coldwell; age 24; born in Bert (sic, Bertie) Co, NC; single; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV;
married on 18 Oct 1947 in Welch, WV; Julia Anna Sauls; age 21; born in Bert (sic, Bertie) Co, NC;
singl Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 397; WV Archives Website.
Charles Jordan Coldwell; age 24; born in Bert (sic, Bertie) Co, NC; single; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV;
married on 18 Oct 1947 in Welch, WV; Julia Anna Sauls; age 21; born in Bert (sic, Bertie) Co, NC;
singl Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 502; WV Archives Website.
Dennis W. Cole; age 30; born and living in West Graham, VA; divorced; married on 9 Dec 1947 in
Bluefield, WV; Elizabeth Julia Chizmar; age 27; born and living at Maybeury, WV. divorced.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as Elizabeth Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John
Chizmar.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 502; WV Archives Website.
Dennis W. Cole; age 30; born and living in West Graham, VA; divorced; married on 9 Dec 1947 in
Bluefield, WV; Elizabeth Julia Chizmar; age 27; born and living at Maybeury, WV. divorced.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as John Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 40; born in Hungary; married at 28; immigrated to
US in 1900, alien; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as Bertha Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 30; born in Hungary; married at 18; immigrated to
US in 1908, alien; in household of husband, John Chizmar.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as Johnie Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John
Chizmar.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as Ethel Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John
Chizmar.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District, Maybeury; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 207A;
Family #68/70.
Listed as Nancie Cheesemar (sic, Chizmar); age 4 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father,
John Chizmar.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Coleman; age 30; born in Hurley, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 4 Oct 1947 at
Welch, WV; Myrtle Compton; age 27; born in War Eagle, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Coleman; age 30; born in Hurley, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 4 Oct 1947 at
Welch, WV; Myrtle Compton; age 27; born in War Eagle, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Roy Lee Coleman; age 23; born in Anawalt, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 24 May
1947 at Wilcoe, WV; Helen Modena Newton; age 18; born in Urbana, IL; single; living at Wilcoe, WV;
with consent of Rev. A. Newton, father of Helen Modena Newton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 1; WV Archives Website.
Roy Lee Coleman; age 23; born in Anawalt, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 24 May
1947 at Wilcoe, WV; Helen Modena Newton; age 18; born in Urbana, IL; single; living at Wilcoe, WV;
with consent of Rev. A. Newton, father of Helen Modena Newton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 423; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Hoosier; age 23; born in Lorado, WV; single;g in Guyan, WV; son of Henry and Alda Hoosier;
married on 31 Dec 1956 at Davin, WV; Phyllis Parton; age 18; born in Kessler, WV; single; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Joe and Virgie Parton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 423; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Hoosier; age 23; born in Lorado, WV; single;g in Guyan, WV; son of Henry and Alda Hoosier;
married on 31 Dec 1956 at Davin, WV; Phyllis Parton; age 18; born in Kessler, WV; single; living at
Guyan, WV; daughter of Joe and Virgie Parton.
1, "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 6 Mar 2023 On-Line Edition.
"Kenneth Adam McGraw, 38, of McGraws, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in a Beckley hospital."Born March 18, 1984 at Beckley, he was the beloved son of Kenneth J. and Yvonne S. (Hoosier) McGraw.
"At a very young age, Adam developed a love for words and books. He maintained this passion for literature throughout his life.
"Adam graduated from Wyoming East High School then attended West Virginia University and received his B.A. in English (Magna Cum Laude) in 2006. He continued his education at Georgia State College and received his M.F.A in creative writing, poetry concentration in 2009. Adam was an accomplished poet and had several poems published in various journals. He was very proud of his book, titled: Hollow Rats, that he was working on for publication.
"Adam was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Susie McGraw and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Hoosier.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Kenneth and Yvonne McGraw of McGraws; two brothers, Matthew “Kyle” and Nathan “Chad” McGraw of McGraws; maternal grandmother, Phyllis I. Hoosier of Glen Fork; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We can’t forget our family dog, Mattock, whom Adam thought was so special.
"Adam will be desperately missed by all those he left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was one of a kind with a devoted heart and to be loved by him was to be truly blessed.
"A celebration of his life will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his parent’s home, 1021 McGraws Hollow Road, McGraws, WV 25875.
"Cremains will be interred at the family cemetery at a later date.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com
"The family of Kenneth McGraw is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."