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; "Albert Roby Phillips"; Article;
Page 221; submitted by Virginia Phillips Somoskey, daughter, 1325 Chelton Dr, Kent, OH 44240.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card W-558; 25 Feb 1946; Ancestry.com Website.
George Edward Phillips; age 18; born 24 Sep 1928 in Bishop, VA;
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #14.
Listed as George E. Phillips; age 20; born in WV; married; duck bill operator in coal mine; head of
household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name George Edward Phillips [George E Phillips]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 23 Sep 1929
Birth Place Bradshaw McD, West Virginia
Death Date 6 Mar 2003
Father Roby Phillips
Mother Ida Stacy
SSN 232340859
Notes Nov 1944: Name listed as GEORGE EDWARD PHILLIPS;
18 Mar 2003: Name listed as GEORGE E PHILLIPS"
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #14.
Listed as Justina A. Phillips; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, George E, Phillips.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #14.
Listed as Anna S. Phillips; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, George E, Phillips.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #14.
Listed as Loretta F. Phillips; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, George E, Phillips.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1908); Page __; Line #49; Ancestry.com Website.
General B. Blankenship; age 21; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; farmer; son of Willis G. and
Rebecca Blankenship; married on 23 Apr 1908 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bertha Justus; age 18; born
and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of John W. and Lydia Justus.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7937; WV Archives Website.
General Blankenship; age 46; born in 1885 in Grundy, VA; married; coal miner; living at Caretta, WV;
son of Willis and Rebecca Blankenship; died 16 Jun 1931 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to
large hemorrhage of left lateral ventricle; buried 18 Jun 1931 at Cane Ridge, WV; informant, Bertha
Blankenship, Caretta, WV.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1908); Page __; Line #49; Ancestry.com Website.
General B. Blankenship; age 21; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; farmer; son of Willis G. and
Rebecca Blankenship; married on 23 Apr 1908 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bertha Justus; age 18; born
and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of John W. and Lydia Justus.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Bertha Blankenship; age 64; born in VA; widow; paid housework in private homes; head
of household.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11020; Ancestry,com Website.
Dwight Miller; age 23; born in Peters Sprins, VA; single; living at Amonate, VA; son of Albert and
Rebecca Miller; married on 3 Feb 1936 at Tazewell, VA; Vada Blankenship; age 23; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Amonate, VA; daughter of Penny and Bertha Blankenship.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Blackey; Birth Certificate #8003; Ancestry.com Website.
Vadie Blankenship; born 31 Mar 1913 at Blackey, VA; 2nd child and daughter of General
Blankenship; age 22; born and living in Blackey, WV; saw mill head; and Bertha Justus; age 23;
born in Hurley, VA; housewife; living in Blackey, VA.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11020; Ancestry,com Website.
Dwight Miller; age 23; born in Peters Sprins, VA; single; living at Amonate, VA; son of Albert and
Rebecca Miller; married on 3 Feb 1936 at Tazewell, VA; Vada Blankenship; age 23; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Amonate, VA; daughter of Penny and Bertha Blankenship.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Vada Miller; age 38; born in VA; widow; in household of mother Bertha Justice Blankenship.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John Alexander Payne
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 27
Birth Date abt 1922
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 1 Apr 1949
Marriage Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Manuel P Payne
Mother Julia Toth
Spouse Annie Jean Blankenship
Certificate Number 1949009806"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annie Jean Blankenship
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 1 Apr 1949
Marriage Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Penny Blankenship
Mother Bertha Justice
Spouse John Alexander Payne
Certificate Number 1949009806 "
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Jeanne Payne; age 17; born in WV; married; in household of mother Bertha Justice
Blankenship, with daughter.
3. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annie Jean Payne [Annie Jean Blankenship]
Gender Female
Race White
Age 21
Birth Year abt 1933
Marriage Date 7 Aug 1954
Marriage Place Currituck, North Carolina, USA
Father Penny Blankenship
Mother Bertha Justice
Spouse Edmond D Williams
Spouse Gender Male
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 24
Spouse Father Alford T Williams
Spouse Mother Carrie Baum
Event Type Marriage"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by LLM; 5 may 2023.
" Annie Jean Blankenship Williams
Birth 14 Sep 1932
Bradshaw, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 May 2023 (aged 90)
Barco, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Laurel Memorial Gardens
Poplar Branch, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 253346578"Additional Information Posted:
"Annie Jean Blankenship Williams, a loving, gentle, and thoughtful woman, passed away on May 1, 2023, at Currituck Health and Rehabilitation in Barco, North Carolina. Born on September 14, 1932, in Bradshaw, West Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late Bertha Justice Blankenship and was the widow of Edmond Dailey Williams."Jean is survived by her daughter, Donna Williams Poole (Bill) of New Bern, North Carolina, and son, Larry "Buck" Williams (Julie) of Conquest, Canada. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Pamela O'Neal, Megan Rodriguez, Chelsea Poole, and Shelby Poole, as well as two great-grandchildren, Kevin Campbell and Kyndal Grace Poole.
"Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Velma Sue O'Neal, and a grandson, William Dailey Poole.
"Throughout her life, Jean was a skilled seamstress, dedicating her talents to creating beautiful garments and carefully mending cherished pieces. Her attention to detail and commitment to her craft were evident in every stitch.
"A proud member of the Eastern Star, Jean's dedication to the Eastern Star's values of love, hope, and charity was evident in her actions and the way she treated others. She was a shining example of the organization's commitment to making the world a better place through acts of kindness and compassion.
"One of Jean's favorite pastimes was participating in line dancing shows. Her graceful movements and radiant smile lit up the stage, bringing joy to all who watched her perform. Her love for dance not only brought her personal fulfillment but also allowed her to connect with others and create lasting friendships.
"In her later years, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took great pride in their accomplishments and delighted in their company.
"A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Laurel Memorial Gardens, 1115 Macedonia Church Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965."
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Velma S. Payne; age 10 mons; born in WV in Jul 1949; in household of grandmother
Bertha Justice Blankenship, with her mother, Jeanne Payne.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25849; Ancestry.com Website.
Delon Blankenship; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Caretta, WV; son of Penny and
Bertha (Justice) Blankenship; married on 2 Oct 1938 in Tazewell, VA; Tressie Myers; age 21; born in
Elbert, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of Tom and Martha (Brewster) Myers.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Delon Blankenship
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 2 Apr 1916
Birth Place Blackey, Virginia
Death Date Dec 1979
Father Penny Blankenship
Mother Bertha Justice
SSN 233142312
Disability Status Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes May 1937: Name listed as DELON BLANKENSHIP"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96A; Image 53
of 78; Family #471/476.
Listed as Tressa Myers; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Myers.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #25849; Ancestry.com Website.
Delon Blankenship; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Caretta, WV; son of Penny and
Bertha (Justice) Blankenship; married on 2 Oct 1938 in Tazewell, VA; Tressie Myers; age 21; born in
Elbert, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of Tom and Martha (Brewster) Myers.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 425; WV Archives Website.
C.H. Laing; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Sidney
and Nancy; married on 16 Apr 1925 at Yukon, WV; Ada Blankenship; ae 21 (sic); born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Kenny (sic, Penny) and Bertha.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #6041; Ancestry.com Website.
Ada Blankenship; born 15 Nov 1909 at Hurley, VA; living at Rt 1, North Tazewell, VA; 1st birth and
daughter of General Blankensip, age 21; orn in Buchanan Co, VA; sawmill occupation; and Bertha
Justus Blankenship; age 19; born in Buchanan Co, VA; who were married 23 Apr 1908 at Blackey,
VA; sworn to by Bertha Blankenship, Bradshaw, WV; source, Family Bible.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 425; WV Archives Website.
C.H. Laing; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Sidney
and Nancy; married on 16 Apr 1925 at Yukon, WV; Ada Blankenship; ae 21 (sic); born in Buchanan
Co, VA; single; daughter of Kenny (sic, Penny) and Bertha.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License; #35612; Ancestry.com Website.
William Blankenship; age 21; born in Blackey, VA; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Penney
and Bertha (Justice) Blankenship; married on 16 Sep 1939 at Tazewell, VA; Helen Hagy; age 20;
born at Newhall, WV; single; living at RDF #1, Dry Fork, North Tazewell, VA; daughter of William and
Nina (Vencil) Hagy.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mark Dixon; 31 Oct 2014.
" William Blankenship
Birth 16 Aug 1918
Death 3 Mar 1976 (aged 57)
Burial Lakeview Memorial Park
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Plot EST Garden - Lot 41-C - Space 4
Memorial ID 138092054"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License; #35612; Ancestry.com Website.
William Blankenship; age 21; born in Blackey, VA; single; miner; living at Havaco, WV; son of Penney
and Bertha (Justice) Blankenship; married on 16 Sep 1939 at Tazewell, VA; Helen Hagy; age 20;
born at Newhall, WV; single; living at RDF #1, Dry Fork, North Tazewell, VA; daughter of William and
Nina (Vencil) Hagy.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mark Dixon; 31 Oct 2014.
" Helen L Hagy Blankenship
Birth 29 Nov 1918
Death 31 Aug 2004 (aged 85)
Burial Lakeview Memorial Park
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Plot EST Garden - Lot 41-C - Space 3
Memorial ID 138092051"
1. Norfolk, VA; Death Certificate #87-032986; Ancestry.com Website.
Clarence Wilson Blankenship; age 62; born 11 Apr 1925 in WV; married; husband of Alvena
Blankenship; living at 555 Liberty St, Norfolk, VA; unemployed; son of Penny and Bertha (Justice)
Blankenship; died 18 Sep 1987 at his home; due to delirium tremens probably with seizures with
diabetes mellitus on insulin and alcohol withdrawal; body sent to State Anatomical Program,
Richmond, VA; informants, Sadie Seymour and Jean Williams (Sister).
1. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Edmond D Williams
Gender Male
Race White
Age 24
Birth Year abt 1930
Marriage Date 7 Aug 1954
Marriage Place Currituck, North Carolina, USA
Father Alford T Williams
Mother Carrie Baum
Spouse Annie Jean Payne
Spouse Gender Female
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 21
Spouse Father Penny Blankenship
Spouse Mother Bertha Justice
Event Type Marriage"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ananymous; 3 May 2011.
" E Dailey Williams
Birth 13 Jun 1930
Death 21 Sep 2005 (aged 75)
Burial Laurel Memorial Gardens
Poplar Branch, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 69267949"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annie Jean Blankenship
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 1 Apr 1949
Marriage Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father Penny Blankenship
Mother Bertha Justice
Spouse John Alexander Payne
Certificate Number 1949009806 "
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #15.
Listed as Jeanne Payne; age 17; born in WV; married; in household of mother Bertha Justice
Blankenship, with daughter.
3. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annie Jean Payne [Annie Jean Blankenship]
Gender Female
Race White
Age 21
Birth Year abt 1933
Marriage Date 7 Aug 1954
Marriage Place Currituck, North Carolina, USA
Father Penny Blankenship
Mother Bertha Justice
Spouse Edmond D Williams
Spouse Gender Male
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 24
Spouse Father Alford T Williams
Spouse Mother Carrie Baum
Event Type Marriage"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by LLM; 5 may 2023.
" Annie Jean Blankenship Williams
Birth 14 Sep 1932
Bradshaw, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 May 2023 (aged 90)
Barco, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Laurel Memorial Gardens
Poplar Branch, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 253346578"Additional Information Posted:
"Annie Jean Blankenship Williams, a loving, gentle, and thoughtful woman, passed away on May 1, 2023, at Currituck Health and Rehabilitation in Barco, North Carolina. Born on September 14, 1932, in Bradshaw, West Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late Bertha Justice Blankenship and was the widow of Edmond Dailey Williams."Jean is survived by her daughter, Donna Williams Poole (Bill) of New Bern, North Carolina, and son, Larry "Buck" Williams (Julie) of Conquest, Canada. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Pamela O'Neal, Megan Rodriguez, Chelsea Poole, and Shelby Poole, as well as two great-grandchildren, Kevin Campbell and Kyndal Grace Poole.
"Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Velma Sue O'Neal, and a grandson, William Dailey Poole.
"Throughout her life, Jean was a skilled seamstress, dedicating her talents to creating beautiful garments and carefully mending cherished pieces. Her attention to detail and commitment to her craft were evident in every stitch.
"A proud member of the Eastern Star, Jean's dedication to the Eastern Star's values of love, hope, and charity was evident in her actions and the way she treated others. She was a shining example of the organization's commitment to making the world a better place through acts of kindness and compassion.
"One of Jean's favorite pastimes was participating in line dancing shows. Her graceful movements and radiant smile lit up the stage, bringing joy to all who watched her perform. Her love for dance not only brought her personal fulfillment but also allowed her to connect with others and create lasting friendships.
"In her later years, Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took great pride in their accomplishments and delighted in their company.
"A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Laurel Memorial Gardens, 1115 Macedonia Church Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965."