1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 421; WV Archives Website.
Will Muncy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Mitch
and Melia; married on 29 Apr 1926 at Welch, WV; Olaf Beavers; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Dan and Mrs. S.H. Day.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #12.
Listed as William P, Muncy; age 42; born in WV; married; dumps slate for coal mine; head of
household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 421; WV Archives Website.
Will Muncy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Mitch
and Melia; married on 29 Apr 1926 at Welch, WV; Olaf Beavers; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Dan and Mrs. S.H. Day.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #12.
Listed as Olaf M. Muncy; age 41; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William Riley
Muncy.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary Olaf Muncy [Mary Olaf Beavers]
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 79
Birth Date 23 Mar 1908
Death Date 30 Sep 1987
Death Place Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 16 Oct 1987
Father Daniel Howard Beavers
Mother Sally Cyphers
Spouse William Riley Muncy
Certificate Number 1987035381
Military Status none"
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #12.
Listed as Billy Lee Muncy; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, William Riley Muncy.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #12.
Listed as Donald G. Muncy; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William Riley Muncy.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by susan Pescosolido Richardson; 2 Dec 2014.
" Mitchell Muncy
Birth 20 Jan 1885
Crum, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Oct 1963 (aged 78)
Baileysville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.3530930, Longitude: -81.1210010
Memorial ID 139501512"Additional Information Posted:
"Mitchell Muncy Succumbs At 78"Oceana, West Virginia (RNS)-Mitchell Muncy, 78, of Jolo, West Virginia, died Tuesday evening, October 22, 1963, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Asbury of Baileysville, West Virginia, where he was visiting. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
"He was born January 20, 1885, at Crum, West Virginia the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Muncy.
"His first wife, Mrs. Amelia Hagerman Muncy, died in 1930.
"Surviving in addition to his daughter are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Stiltner Muncy of Jolo; a son, Bill Muncy of Bradshaw, West Virginia; a foster son, Walter Stiltner of Lorain, Ohio; a brother, Sampy Muncy of Kermit, West Virginia, a sister, Mrs. Martha Breeding of Whitewood, Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
"The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at his home at Jolo with the Reverend Orville Thacker and the Reverend Dutch Fuller in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery at Princeton, West Virginia.
"The body will be taken home at 11 a.m. today from Evans Funeral Home in Oceana.
"Source: Beckley Post Herald, October 24, 1963"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 246B, Family #134.
Listed as Amelia Hagerman, age 13, born in Apr 1887 in WV, in household of
father, Moses Hagerman.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Amada Payne; 1 Oct 2009. " Amelia Hagerman Muncy
Birth 7 Jun 1886
Death 30 Jul 1930 (aged 44)
Burial Simeon L. Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 30233609"Additional Information Posted:
"Amelia Muncy – b. June7, 1886 d. July 30, 1930
Wife of Mitch Muncy. Mother of 3 children: Harrison, Will and Mary."
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 10; WV Archives Website.
D.H. Beavers; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and Ellen; married on 29 Nov 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Sallie E. Cyphers; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.N. and Elizabeth.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Beavers Serach, 12 Jan 2003, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Daniel H. Beavers; born on 1878 in McDowell Co, WV; married Sallie E. Cyphers on 29 Nov 1899
in McDowell Co, WV.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 100.
D.H. Beavers, age 22, married Sallie Syphers, age 19, on 29 Nov 1899 in McDowell Co, WV
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 10; WV Archives Website.
D.H. Beavers; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and Ellen; married on 29 Nov 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Sallie E. Cyphers; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of A.N. and Elizabeth.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 1211A; Image 59 of 132; Household #465.
Listed as Sallie Osborne; age 58; born in WV married; 8th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andrew J. Osborne.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #53.
Listed as Sally Osborne; age 68; born in VA; widow; in household of step-son, Earl A. Osborne.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #13.
Listed as Ezekial Duty; age 62, born in VA; widowed; self employed Nor\tary Public; head of
single person household.
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ezekiel Duty
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 74
Birth Date 16 Nov 1888
Death Date 6 Jun 1963
Death Place Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 11 Jun 1963
Father John Duty
Mother Harriet Sutherland
Certificate Number 1963018850
Military Status none"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Edgar A. Rice; 10 Oct 2014.
"Ezekiel “Zeke” Duty
Birth 14 Nov 1887
Bee, Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jun 1963 (aged 75)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Rice-Ratliff Cemetery
Bee, Dickenson County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 137079875"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Chuck; 25 Jul 2013.
" Bertha Wallace Duty
Birth 8 Sep 1896
Kentucky, USA
Death 12 Dec 1933 (aged 37)
Burial Bethel Cemetery
Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 114380575"
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.