1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Matney search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by Phil
Holden, ptholden@aol.com
Shadrack B. Ratliff; born on 7 Feb 1840; died on 10 Jan 1922 in Buchanan Co,
VA; married Louisa Deskins on 10 Mar 1859 in Buchanan Co, VA.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 109.
Simon Matney, age 21 born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Polly; married
on 5 May 1880 Mary Ratliff, age 17, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of
Shade and Lue?.
3. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 2 Sep 1850, Page 280B, Family #888.
Listed as Shade Ratliff, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Abednego Ratliff.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Matney search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by Phil
Holden, ptholden@aol.com
Louise Deskins; born in 1841 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 18 Nov 1884 in
Buchanan Co, VA.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 109.
Simon Matney, age 21 born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of John and Polly; married
on 5 May 1880 Mary Ratliff, age 17, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of
Shade and Lue?.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sallie Bailey search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Walter M. Bailey, baileywm@pa.net
George C. Bailey; born 1794 in Wythe Co, VA; died on 19 Jan 1866 in Mercer
Co VA; married Frances "Franky" Thompson on 10 Nov 1814 in Monroe Co, VA;
buried in Bailey Cemetery, Rock, Mercer Co, WV.
2. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA, Family #298, page 170B.
Listed as George Bailey, age 56, born in VA, head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sallie Bailey search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Walter M. Bailey, baileywm@pa.net
George C. Bailey; born 1794 in Wythe Co, VA; died on 19 Jan 1866 in Mercer
Co VA; married Frances "Franky" Thompson on 10 Nov 1814 in Monroe Co, VA.
Frances Thompson; born on 22 May 1795 in Monroe Co, VA; died on 7 Nov 1879
in Mercer Co, WV; buried in Bailey Cemetery, Rock, Mercer Co, WV; daughter
of John Booker and Katerine Peters Thompson.
2. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, VA, Family #298, page 170B.
Listed as Frances Bailey, age 53, born in VA, in household of husband,
George Bailey.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sallie Bailey search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Walter M. Bailey, baileywm@pa.net
Christina Frances Jewell; born on 11 Jul 1840; died at Basin, Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of John and Christina (_______) Jewell.
2. 1850 Census, Montgomery Co, VA, District 41, taken on 14 Aug 1850, Page 29A,
Family #389.
Listed as John Jewell, age 52, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by Jerry
Causey, jcausey@ecpi.edu.
John Jewell; born in 1798; died abt 1868/1870 in Montgomery Co, VA;
son of Thomas and Elizabeth Graham Jewell; married Christinia Hall.
4. "Marriage Index:KY,NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", Family Tree Maker, CD #229.
John Jewell married Christinia Hall on 21 May 1823 in Montgomery Co, VA.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
whall@acad2.dana.edu.
John Jewell; born in 1798 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co, VA; died in 1870
in Christiansburg.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
Patricia Geary, gearyhome@rica.net.
Will Book #10, pages 404, 408 and 433, Montgomery Co, VA; John Jewell's will
dated 3 Nov 1868; proven in 1870; divided among 13 heirs; named
wife, Christian; sons: James D., George W., Asa H., John G., and Charles W.
Jewell.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Maxine Kravitz; 9 Jan 2013.
" John Jewell
Birth 1802
Virginia, USA
Death 1870 (aged 67–68)
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Piedmont Cemetery
Piedmont, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103339958"Additional Information Posted:
"He is shown in the 1850 census living with his wife Christina and 10 children. His age is 52, he is a farmer and the value of his real estate is $1,500.00. In 1860 his real estate is valued at $6,250.00 and personal property at $910.00. He is living in Shawsville, Montgomery Co."John was the second child of Thomas Jewell and Elizabeth Graham.
He married Christina Hall on May 21, 1823. The couple had a total of 8 boys and 5 girls by 1847.
John died in 1868 at about 65 years of age. His will was probated in 1870. Everything went to his wife, Christina during her natural life. John's sons had to pay into the estate to inherit upon his wife's death."Bio by: Donna O"
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sallie Bailey search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by
Walter M. Bailey, baileywm@pa.net
Christina Frances Jewell; born on 11 Jul 1840; died at Basin, Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of John and Christina (_______) Jewell.
2. 1850 Census, Montgomery Co, VA, District 41, taken on 14 Aug 1850, Page 29A,
Family #389.
Listed as Christinia Jewell, age 47, born in VA, in household of husband,
John Hall.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by Jerry
Causey, jcausey@ecpi.edu.
John Jewell; born in 1798; died abt 1868/1870 in Montgomery Co, VA;
son of Thomas and Elizabeth Graham Jewell; married Christinia Hall.
4. "Marriage Index:KY,NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850", Family Tree Maker, CD #229.
John Jewell married Christinia Hall on 21 May 1823 in Montgomery Co, VA.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Maxine Kravitz; 9 Jan 2013.
" Christina Hall Jewell
Birth 1802
Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Virginia, USA
Burial
Piedmont Cemetery
Piedmont, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103343277"Additional Information Posted:
"John and Christina's children were Isaac b. 1828; Hamilton b. 1830; Thomas b. 1831; David b. 1833; Asa H. b. 1835; Martha b. 1837; Christina b. 1838; John b. 1839; White b. 1841; George W. b. 1847."
1. 1850 Census, Montgomery Co, VA, District 41, taken on 14 Aug 1850, Page 29A,
Family #389.
Listed as John Jewell, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
John Hall.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
Patricia Geary, gearyhome@rica.net.
Will Book #10, pages 404, 408 and 433, Montgomery Co, VA; John Jewell's will
dated 3 Nov 1868; proven in 1870; divided among 13 heirs; named
wife, Christian; sons: James D., George W., Asa H., John G., and Charles W.
Jewell.
1. 1850 Census, Montgomery Co, VA, District 41, taken on 14 Aug 1850, Page 29A,
Family #389.
Listed as White Jewell, age 9, born in VA, in household of father,
John Hall.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Jewell search, 20 Jan 2002, submitted by
Patricia Geary, gearyhome@rica.net.
Will Book #10, pages 404, 408 and 433, Montgomery Co, VA; John Jewell's will
dated 3 Nov 1868; proven in 1870; divided among 13 heirs; named
wife, Christian; sons: James D., George W., Asa H., John G., and Charles W.
Jewell.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Salem Rowe search, 25 Nov 2001, submitted by Paul
H. Barclift, reokid@home.com
Salem Rowe; born abt 1856; son of Stephen and Jane Breeding Rowe.
Stephen Rowe; born abt 1812; died in Pike Co, KY; married Jane Breeding on
14 Apr 1832 in Pike Co, KY; son of Solomon and Elizabeth Drake Rowe.
Jane Breeding; daughter of John Breeding.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809.
Family #342.
Listed as John Breeding, age 72, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 809.
Family #342.
Listed as Sarah Breeding, age 66, born in VA, in household of husband, John
Breeding.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 278A, Family #859.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 4, born in VA, in household of father,
William Mullins.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Riley Mullins Search, 20 May 2002, submitted by
Michelle Mann, whiteraven@kvinet.com.
Preston Mullins; born in 1847 in Buchanan Co, VA; son of William and Judah
Osborn Mullins; married Rebecca Blankenship on 29 Jan 1866 in Buchanan Co,
VA; eight children: Martha J. (adopted); Spicy; John (married Monty _____);
William; Preston, Jr; Harvey; Riley; and Jackson Mullins.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 25 Aug 1860, Page 818, Family #405.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, William T. Mullins.
4. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 5 Jun 1880, page 352A, Family #23.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 25 (sic, 34), born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 254B, Family #273.
Listed as ???? Mullins, age 54, born in Apr 1846 in VA, widowed, farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 233A,
Family #338.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 77, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Riley Mullins Search, 20 May 2002, submitted by
Michelle Mann, whiteraven@kvinet.com.
Preston Mullins; born in 1847 in Buchanan Co, VA; son of William and Judah
Osborn Mullins; married Rebecca Blankenship on 29 Jan 1866 in Buchanan Co,
VA; eight children: Martha J. (adopted); Spicy; John (married Monty _____);
William; Preston, Jr; Harvey; Riley; and Jackson Mullins.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 5 Jun 1880, page 352A, Family #23.
Listed as Rebecca Mullins, age 25 (sic, 34), born in VA, in household of husband, Preston Mullins.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Riley Mullins Search, 20 May 2002, submitted by
Michelle Mann, whiteraven@kvinet.com.
Preston Mullins; born in 1847 in Buchanan Co, VA; son of William and Judah
Osborn Mullins; married Rebecca Blankenship on 29 Jan 1866 in Buchanan Co,
VA; eight children: Martha J. (adopted); Spicy; John (married Monty _____);
William; Preston, Jr; Harvey; Riley; and Jackson Mullins.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #274.
Listed as Riley Mullins, age 28, born in 1877 in WV; farmer, married less
than one year; head of household; wife, Louisa or Lavina, age 21, born in Jan
1879 in WV also listed here.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 5 Jun 1880, page 352A, Family #23.
Listed as Harvey Mullins, age 8, born in VA,in household of father, Preston Mullins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper).
2. 1870 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Chestnut Hill Township; Jefferson PO; taken on 21 Jun 1870;
Page 454A; Family #22/22.
Listed as James Ray; age 6; born in NC; in household of mother, Sarah Dixon Ray.
3. 1880 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Chestnut Hill Township; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 540A;
Family #152/152.
Listed as James Ray; age 15; born in NC; in household of mother, Sarah Dixon Ray.
4. "McDowell County, WV Marriages", 1885-1899, transcribed by WPA, page 25; Marriage Register of
McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 115.
Dolphus Rhea, age 35, born in Ashe Co, NC, married on 11 Aug 1886 Amanda Stamper, age 21,
born in Ashe Co, NC, daughter of Kate, by John G. Cyphers.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3/3.
Listed as James D. Ray, age 37, born in Mar 1863 in NC, married 13 years, head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as James D. Day; age 46; born in NC; married once for 24 yrs; farmer; head of household.
7. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as James D. Day; age 56; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
8. 1930 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 165A;
Family #144/146.
Listed as J.D. Ray; age 67; born in NC; married at 30; farmer; head of household.
9. Greenbrier Co, WV Death Certificate #11011; WV Archives Web Site.
James D. Ray; age 71 yrs, 6 mons, 15 days; born on 11 Mar 1862 in NC; married; husband of
Elizabeth Stamper; son of John and Sarah Dixon Ray; died on 26 Sep 1933 at Renick,
Greenbrier Co, WV of angina pectoris caused by Parkinson disease; buried on 28 Sep 1933 at
Renick, WV; informant, J.F. Ray.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Bluestone PO, taken on 5 Aug 1870,
Page 313A, Family #98.
Listed as Manda Stamper, age 1, born in VA, in household of grandfather, Alfred Dixon, with mother,
Catherine Dixon Stamper.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghaney Co, NC, Piney Creek District, Page 298A.
Listed as Amanda Dixon, age 12, born in NC, in household of grandfather, Alfred Dixon, with
mother, Catherine Dixon.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
4. "McDowell County, WV Marriages", 1885-1899, transcribed by WPA, page 25; Marriage Register of
McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 115.
Dolphus Rhea, age 35, born in Ashe Co, NC, married on 11 Aug 1886 Amanda Stamper, age 21,
born in Ashe Co, NC, daughter of Kate, by John G. Cyphers.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3.
Listed as Amanda Ray, age 30, born in May 1870 in NC, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living,
in household of husband, James D. Ray.
6. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as Manda E. Day; age 40; born in NC; married once for 24 yrs; 11 children, 9 living;
in household of husband, James D. Ray.
7. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as Amanda E. Day; age 50; born in NC; married; in household of husband, James D. Ray.
8. 1930 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 165A;
Family #144/146.
Listed as Amanda E. Ray; age 57; born in NC; married at 23; in household of husband, James D.
Ray.
9. Monroe Co, WV Death Certificate #4971; WV Archives Web Site.
Amanda Elizabeth Ray; born on 7 Apr 1870 in NC; widow; living at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV;
daughter of Marion and Katherine Dixon Stamper; a patient for 267 days at Andrew S. Rowan
Memorial Home, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co, WV; died on 23 Apr 1951 from heart failure caused by
a stroke; buried on 26 Apr 1951 Renick Cemetery.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
Etta Laura Ray; daughter of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married
Albert Snodgras.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3.
Listed as Ettie Ray, age 11, born in Jan 1889 in WV, in household of father,
James D. Ray.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
Rosa Victoria Ray; daughter of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married
Calvin Busby.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3.
Listed as Rosey Ray, age 4, born in Jun 1895 in WV, in household of father, James D. Ray.
3. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as Rosa V. Day; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
4. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as Rosie V. Day; age 25; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
John Ray; son of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married Irene Thomas.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3.
Listed as John R. Ray, age 3, born in Jan 1897 in WV, in household of father,
James D. Ray.
3. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as John R. Day; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
4. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as John R. Day; age 22; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
Frank Ray; son of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married Lilly Beard.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, page 281A, Family #3.
Listed as Frank Ray, age 8 months, born in Sep 1899 in WV, in household of
father, James D. Ray.
3. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as Frank J. Day; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
4. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as Frank Day; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
5. 1930 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 165A;
Family #145/147.
Listed as Frank Ray; age 31; born in WV; married at 27; cropper farmer; head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
Minnie Katerine Ray; daughter of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married
Leonard Guin.
2. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as Minnie K. Day; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
3. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as Minnie K. Day; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
William Henry Ray; son of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; married
Minnie Cusebolt.
2. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as William H. Day; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
3. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as William Day; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Ray, wife Amanda search, 26 Nov 2001, submitted
by Warren E. Houck, whouck@fastransit.net
James Dolphus "Dol" Ray; born on 11 Mar 1863 in Ashe Co, NC; lived in
Greenbrier Co, WV; son of John Wiggins and Sarah Jane Dickson Ray; married
Amanda Stampler (sic, Stamper?).
(Note: believe this is Stamper which is a common name in Ashe Co, NC)
Walter Ray; son of James D. and Amanda Stampler Ray; marriedLaura (Masters)
Wolf.
2. 1910 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 61A;
Family #140/140.
Listed as Mac Walter Day; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
3. 1920 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 76B;
Family #183/185.
Listed as Walter Day; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
6. 1930 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV; Falling Spring District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 165A;
Family #144/146.
Listed as Walter Day; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, James D. Ray.
1. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV; 42nd District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page Family #327.
Listed as John Ferguson, age 30, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as John Ferguson; age 40; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
George Washington Ferguson; born abt 1848; son of John W. and Susannah Agee
Ferguson; married Mary Smith, daughter of Abraham and Amy (_______) Smith, on 8 Jul 1870.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Ferguson search, 1 May 2002, submitted by
Bambi Woods, bambi@ithink.net.
John W. "Jesse" Ferguson; aborn abt 1820; son of Jesse and Elizabeth Hatcher
Ferguson; married Susannah Agee.
1. 1850 Census, Mercer Co, WV; 42nd District, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page Family #327.
Listed as Susanna Ferguson, age 33, born in VA, in housshold of husband, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Susannah Ferguson; age 43; born in VA; in household of husband, John W. Ferguson.
3. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Susan F. Ferguson; age 52; born in VA; head of household.
4. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Sarah F. Ferguson; age 62; born in WV; widow; in household of son, Green N. Ferguson.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen Maxey, maxey@aol.com
George Washington Ferguson; born abt 1848; son of John W. and Susannah Agee
Ferguson; married Mary Smith, daughter of Abraham and Amy (_______) Smith, on 8 Jul 1870.
Susannah Agee; born abt 1817 in Franklin Co, VA; died on 3 Mar 1892;
daughter of Levi and Sarah Maxey Agee; married John W. Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Sarah E. Ferguson; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Sarah E. Ferguson; age 26; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Martha A. Ferguson; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Jesse G. Ferguson; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Jesse G.L. Ferguson; age 20; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Manerva Ferguson; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Minerva P. Ferguson; age 16; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Rhoda J. Ferguson; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Rhoda J. Ferguson; age 14; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Louisa Ferguson; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Louisa A. Ferguson; age 11; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
1. 1860 Census, Mercer Co, VA (WV); John T. Carr's Division: taken on 3 Sep 1860; Page 468;
Family #888/838.
Listed as Green N. Ferguson; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, John W. Ferguson.
2. 1870 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township; Flat Top PO; taken on 5 Sep 1870;
Page 544A; Family #218/217.
Listed as Green N. Ferguson; age 18; born in VA; in household of mother, Susannah F. (Agee)
Ferguson.
3. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Green N. Ferguson; age 28; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Green Newberry Ferguson; born on 29 Jan 1852; died on 16 Dec 1930; son of
John W. and Susannah Agee Ferguson, married Octavia Wood on 28 Apr 1872.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mary
Harris; mcuddles52@hotmail.com
Octavia Wood; daughter of German and Nancy Wright Wood.
German and Nancy were married on 1 Nov 1838 in Floyd Co, VA.
German Wood, son of Richard and Rachel Cockram Wood; married second Nancy
Massey on 18 Jun 1871.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Octavia Ferguson; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Green N.
Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Green Newberry Ferguson; born on 29 Jan 1852; died on 16 Dec 1930; son of
John W. and Susannah Agee Ferguson, married Octavia Wood on 28 Apr 1872.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mary
Harris; mcuddles52@hotmail.com
Octavia Wood; daughter of German and Nancy Wright Wood.
German and Nancy were married on 1 Nov 1838 in Floyd Co, VA.
German Wood, son of Richard and Rachel Cockram Wood; married second Nancy
Massey on 18 Jun 1871.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Nancy V. Ferguson, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Green N. Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Nancy V. Ferguson; born on 4 Feb 1873; died on 10 Dec 1942; daughter of
Green N. and Octavia Wood Ferguson; married William Agee on 20 May 1891.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as John W. Ferguson, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Green N. Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
John W. Ferguson; born on 20 Oct 1874; son of
Green N. and Octavia Wood Ferguson; married Flora Graham.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Virginia F. Ferguson, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Green N. Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Virginia Ferguson; born on 21 Mar 1876; died on 27 Sep 1927; daughter of
Green N. and Octavia Wood Ferguson; married Byrd McBride on 28 Dec 1892.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as Martha S. Ferguson, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Green N. Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Martha S. Ferguson; born on 23 Mar 1878; died on 10 Dec 1895; daughter of
Green N. and Octavia Wood Ferguson.
1. 1880 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Jumping Branch Township;taken on 25 Jun 1880; page 47A;
Family #118/140.
Listed as German L. Ferguson, age 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, Green N. Ferguson.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
German Lee Ferguson; born on 10 May 1880; son of Green N. and Octavia Wood
Ferguson; married Essie Walker on 15 Sep 1899.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Green Newberry Ferguson; born on 29 Jan 1852; died on 16 Dec 1930; son of
John W. and Susannah Agee Ferguson, married Octavia Wood on 28 Apr 1872.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mary
Harris; mcuddles52@hotmail.com
Octavia Wood; daughter of German and Nancy Wright Wood.
German and Nancy were married on 1 Nov 1838 in Floyd Co, VA.
German Wood; born in 1816; son of Richard and Rachel Cockram Wood; married
second Nancy Massey on 18 Jun 1871.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Glen
Maxey, repgmaxey@aol.com
Green Newberry Ferguson; born on 29 Jan 1852; died on 16 Dec 1930; son of
John W. and Susannah Agee Ferguson, married Octavia Wood on 28 Apr 1872.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mary Smith search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mary
Harris; mcuddles52@hotmail.com
Octavia Wood; daughter of German and Nancy Wright Wood.
German and Nancy were married on 1 Nov 1838 in Floyd Co, VA.
German Wood; born in 1816; son of Richard and Rachel Cockram Wood; married
second Nancy Massey on 18 Jun 1871.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, David Lilly search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mark
Buckland, woodrowmb@aol.com.
Joshua Lilly; born abt 1821 in Giles Co, VA; married Hester Kinser, Elender
Prince and Nancy E. Lilly.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, David Lilly search, 29 Nov 2001, submitted by Mark
Buckland, woodrowmb@aol.com.
Joshua Lilly; born abt 1821 in Giles Co, VA; married Hester Kinser, Elender
Prince and Nancy E. Lilly.