1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan; 35 Merrill St; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 124A; Household #210.
Listed as James R. Pullen; age 37; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; manager of filling station; head of household.
2. Logan Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1785; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
James Robert Berman Pullen; age 26; born 16 Dec 1913 in Logan, WV; living at 688 Stratton St,
Logan, WV; employed by Ashland Oil and Refining Co, Asland, KY; name of person who will always
know address, Mrs. Garnette Holbrook Pullen, wife; 5'10" tall' 150 lbs; blue eyes; Black hair; light
complexion.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan; 35 Merrill St; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 124A; Household #210.
Listed as Garnett Pullen; age 32; born in WV; married; 3 yrs college education; lived in same place
on1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James R. B. Pullen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 84; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Griffin age 50; born and living in Salem, VA; single; married on 18 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV;
Garnette Pullen; age 40; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Johnny H. Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Sophia Jane Liss; age 17; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of Mary Liss, mother of Sophia Jane Liss.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Johnny H. Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Sophia Jane Liss; age 17; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of Mary Liss, mother of Sophia Jane Liss.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Family #73/78.
Listed as John Gustus; age 7, born in WV; in household of father, Frank Gustus.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 226; WV Archives Website.
John Alfred Gustus; age 24; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 29 Jan 1947 at
Gary, WV; Mellie (sic, Nellie) Mae Wilson; age 17; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Hattie Wilson, mother of Nellie Mae Wilson.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as John A. Gustus; age 28; born in WV; married; Negro; tipple laborer for coal mine; head of
household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John Alfred Gustus [John A Gustus]
Gender Male
Race Black
Birth Date 8 Apr 1922
Birth Place Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date 13 Jun 1995
Father Frank Gustus
Mother Willie Ross
SSN 235281171
Notes May 1940: Name listed as JOHN ALFRED GUSTUS;
23 Jun 1995: Name listed as JOHN A GUSTUS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 226; WV Archives Website.
John Alfred Gustus; age 24; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 29 Jan 1947 at
Gary, WV; Mellie (sic, Nellie) Mae Wilson; age 17; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Hattie Wilson, mother of Nellie Mae Wilson.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Nellie M. Gustus; age 21; born in WV; married; Negro; in household of husband, John A.
Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Wanta (sic, Wanda?) L. Gustus; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A.
Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as John A. Gustus; age 1; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A. Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Ollie L. Gustus; born in Mar 1950 in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A. Gustus.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Family #73/78.
Listed as Roselee Gustus; age 9, born in WV; in household of father, Frank Gustus.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name George Washington Lester
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 19
Birth Date 13 Jan 1954
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Nov 1973
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Anthony Lester
Mother Hazel Hopson
Spouse Judith Ann Gardner
Certificate Number 1973050892"
2. Fanning Funeral home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"George Washington Lester, 69, of Tazewell, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, VA."George was born January 13, 1954, in Mohawk, WV, a son of the late Anthony and Hazel Sara Hopson Lester. George worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad, retiring in 2007.
"In addition to his parents, Anthony and Hazel Lester, George was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.
"Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Judy Lester of the home; one son, Shannon Lester and companion Jonathan Griffin of the home; one sister, Agnes Toone; three brothers, Charles, Ralph, and Richard Lester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name George Washington Lester
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 19
Birth Date 13 Jan 1954
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Nov 1973
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Anthony Lester
Mother Hazel Hopson
Spouse Judith Ann Gardner
Certificate Number 1973050892"
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 471; WV Archives Website.
Charles Ronald Lester; age 21; born in Barnabus, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on
5 Jan 1951 in Iaeger, WV; Anna Lou Stacey; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent
of Beulah (Stacey) Belcher, mother of Anna Lou Stacey.
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 471; WV Archives Website.
Charles Ronald Lester; age 21; born in Barnabus, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on
5 Jan 1951 in Iaeger, WV; Anna Lou Stacey; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent
of Beulah (Stacey) Belcher, mother of Anna Lou Stacey.