McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


William Walter Beverly

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 30 and 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, abt 1933
by Nathan E, Beverly.
William W. Beverly; son of Elijah and Nancy Hamilton Beverly; married
Elizabeth Gentry, daughter of David Gentry of Wise Co, VA; after death of
his wife on 12 Jan 1916 he moved in with children until he died on 6 Jan
1921; buried beside wife in Swindall Cemetery, Osborn's Gap, Dickenson Co,
VA.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 18 Nov 1850, page 331A,
Family #1551.
Listed as William Beverly, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Elijah
Beverly.


Elizabeth Gentry

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 30 and 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, abt 1933
by Nathan E, Beverly.
William W. Beverly; son of Elijah and Nancy Hamilton Beverly; married
Elizabeth Gentry, daughter of David Gentry of Wise Co, VA; after death of
his wife on 12 Jan 1916 he moved in with children until he died on 6 Jan
1921; buried beside wife in Swindall Cemetery, Osborn's Gap, Dickenson Co,
VA.


Sarah J. Beverly

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Register of Deaths; Page 7; Line 2; WV; Archives Web Site.
Sarah J. Beverly died on 2 Dec 1865 at age 2 of a tumor; born in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of
William and Elizabeth; reported by father, William Beverly.


Nathan F. Beverly

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 30 and 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, abt 1933
by Nathan E, Beverly.
Nathan F. Beverly; son of Elijah and Nancy Hamilton Beverly; married
Polly Beverly, daughter of Remon Beverly; moved to Arkansas in 1871 near
Perrysville, Perry Co, AR; seperated from wife going to British Columbia to
hunt seals; returned to Seattle are after about 18 months; fell from coal
dock and died a few weeks later; buried near Seattle, WA.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 18 Nov 1850, page 331A,
Family #1551.
Listed as Nathan Beverly, age 10, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Beverly.


Polly Beverly

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 30 and 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, abt 1933
by Nathan E, Beverly.
Nathan F. Beverly; son of Elijah and Nancy Hamilton Beverly; married
Polly Beverly, daughter of Remon Beverly; moved to Arkansas in 1871 near
Perrysville, Perry Co, AR; seperated from wife going to British Columbia to
hunt seals; returned to Seattle are after about 18 months; fell from coal
dock and died a few weeks later; buried near Seattle, WA.
Polly Beverly went back to VA and lived with relatives for 20 yrs; moved
then to TX and lived with daughter; died and buried there.


Freeman Beverly

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 29 - 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, written abt
1933 by Nathan E. Beverly.
Freeman Beverly; son of Elijah and Polly Fremon Beverly; married Unicy
Ramsey, daughter of Joel Ramsey who lived in Scott Co, VA
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 18 Sep 1850, page 275A,
Family #774.
Listed as Freeman Beverly, age 44, born in Wythe Co, VA, farmer, head of
household.
3. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and Southeastern KY", William C. Kozee, page
147.
Freeman Beverly married Nicy Ramsey on 2 Nov 1830 in Pike Co, KY.


Eunice Ramsey

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 29 - 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, written abt
1933 by Nathan E. Beverly.
Freeman Beverly; son of Elijah and Polly Fremon Beverly; married Unicy
Ramsey, daughter of Joel Ramsey who lived in Scott Co, VA
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 18 Sep 1850, page 275A,
Family #774.
Listed as Eunice Beverly, age 35, born in Russell Co, VA, in household of
husband, Freeman Beverly.
3. "Pioneer Families of Eastern and Southeastern KY", William C. Kozee, page
147.
Freeman Beverly married Nicy Ramsey on 2 Nov 1830 in Pike Co, KY.


Richard Baker Sr

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 29 - 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, written abt
1933 by Nathan E. Beverly.
Abigail Beverly; daughter of Elijah and Polly Fremon Beverly; married
Richard Baker; settled on Bold Camp Creek in Wise Co, VA; died and buried there.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 19 Aug 1850, Page 249B, Family #419
Listed as Richard Baker, age 54, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1870 Census, Wise Co, VA; Robinson Township; Pound, VA P.O.; taken on 20 Jul 1870; Page 339A;
Family #2/2.
Listed as Richard Baker, Sr; age 73; born in VA; farmer; in household of son (?), Richard Baker.
(This Richard Baker was born in 1855. Abigail (Beverly) Baker would have been too old at 54 to be
his mother. Richard, Sr could have been married twice, the second time in the 1850 to 1855 period)


Abigail Beverly

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, pages 29 - 31, Historial Sketch of the Beverlys article, written abt
1933 by Nathan E. Beverly.
Abigail Beverly; daughter of Elijah and Polly Fremon Beverly; married
Richard Baker; settled on Bold Camp Creek in Wise Co, VA; died and buried there.
2. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 19 Aug 1850, page 249B, Family #419
Listed as Abigail Baker, age 49, born in Wythe Co, VA, in household of husband, Richard Baker.
(Abigail may have died in the 1850-1855 time period. Can not locate Richard and Abigail in the 1860
Census).


Jonathan W. Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as Jonathan W. Wright; age 49; born in NC; farmer; head of household.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1880; Page 375A;
Family #121/123..
Listed as Jonathan Wright, age 80, born in NC; in household of son-in-law, Lovell Stanley.
3. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Isabel Louvina Stanley; born on 6 Jan 1826 in Yancey Co, NC; daughter of
Jonathan and Mary Jane Bailey Wright; moved to VA at about age 10; married
Lovel Stanley on 19 Mar 1846 near Clintwood, Dickenson Co, VA; children:
Jonathan Wesley, Larkin, Waite, Isabel, Frank and Lovel Stanley.


Mary Jane "Polly" Bailey

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as Polly Wright; age 50; born in NC; in household of husband, Jonathan W. Wright.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 12 Jun 1880; Page 375A;
Family #121/123..
Listed as Mary J. Wright, age 82, born in NC; in household of son-in-law, Lovell Stanley.
3. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Isabel Louvina Stanley; born on 6 Jan 1826 in Yancey Co, NC; daughter of
Jonathan and Mary Jane Bailey Wright; moved to VA at about age 10; married
Lovel Stanley on 19 Mar 1846 near Clintwood, Dickenson Co, VA; children:
Jonathan Wesley, Larkin, Waite, Isabel, Frank and Lovel Stanley.


John B. Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as John B. Wright; age 19; born in NC; in household of father Jonathan W. Wright.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
John B. Wright; married Nancy Deel, daughter of David and Mary Colley Deel;
grand daughter of Richard and Crissa Counts Colley.


Thomas J. Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as Thomas J. Wright; age 14; born in NC; in household of father Jonathan W. Wright.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Thomas Wright; moved to KY then to Meeker Co, MN where he died; married first
Mary Jane Arrington Blanchett; no children; married second, Louise Blair
Chaney of Jake Chaney; no children.


Jasper Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as Jasper Wright; age 12; born in NC; in household of father Jonathan W. Wright.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Jasper Wright; married Betsey Taylor; one child: Aily; spent most of his
life in Meeker Co, MN.


Waite Wright

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA; 54th District; taken on 25 Jul 1850; Page 225A; Image 17 of 258;
Family #106/106.
Listed as Waitsel Wright; age 10; born in NC; in household of father Jonathan W. Wright.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 359, by Isabel Louvina Stanley, 6 Jun 1923.
Waite Wright; lived in Big Bend of Columbia River in Washington State;
married Sally Taylor; children: Dicey Jane and others.


Jonathan Stanley

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 21 Aug 1850, page 351A,
Family #439.
Listed as Jonathan Stanley, age 2, born in Russell Co, VA, in household of
father, Lovel Stanley.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.


Sally Reedy

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at edge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 305, by James Peter Reedy, 2 Dec 1931.
Sally Reedy; daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy; married Jonathan
Stanley, son of Lovel and Vina Wright Stanley; children: Jane, Polly, Emma,
Aily, Catherine, Frances, Larkin and Ed Stanley.
3. Ancestry.com, Linville Reedy search, 12 Feb 2002, submitted by Lorna Burke,
lburke6941@aol.com.
Sally Reedy; born on 18 Jan 1852.


Jane Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Jane Stanley, married Sam Ball.


Polly Ann Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Polly Anne Stanley, married Andy Yates.


Emma Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Emma Stanley, married John H. Yates.


Rosabell Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Rosabel Stanley, died young.


Aily Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Aily Stanley, married "Shep John" Yates.


Sylvania Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Sylvania Stanley, married Creed Adkins.


David Franklin Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Son, David Franklin Stanley, died young.


Catherine Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Catherine Stanley, married George Puckett.


Larkin Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Son, Larkin Stanley; no other information.


Malinda Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Malinda Stanley; married Leonard Clay.


Eddie Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Son, Eddie Stanley; no other information.


Maggie Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Jonathan Stanley; born on 1 Feb 1847 at eadge of Ramsey Flats now in
Dickenson Co, VA; son of Lovel and Isabell Wright Stanley; married Sallie
Reedy, daughter of Peter and Nancy Adams Reedy on 7 Nov 1867 near Clintwood
in Dickenson Co, VA.
Daughter, Maggie Stanley; married Fayette Hale.


Larkin Stanley

1. 1850 Census, Russell Co, VA, 54 District, taken on 21 Aug 1850, page 351A,
Family #439.
Listed as Larkin Stanley, age 1, born in Russell Co, VA, in household of
father, Lovel Stanley.
2. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 363, by Larkin Stanley, 11 Apr 1932 at Clintwood, VA.
His parents were Lovel and Vina Wright Stanley.
Lovel Stanley; son of John and Ollie Baker Stanley; born in Patrick Co, VA;
married Louvina Wright.
3. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Larkin Stanley; married Jane Hill, daughter of Elcanah (Elkanna) Hill.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Larkin Stanley search, 13 Apr 2002, submitted by
Pat Vause, vause@gateway.net.
Nancy Jane Hill; born on 1 Mar 1848 in Dickenson Co, VA; married Larkin
Stanley abt 1867 in VA.
Larkin Stanley; born on 20 Nov 1848, son of Lovell and Isabel Louvina Wright
Stanley; died on 13 Dec 1933.


Nancy Jane Hill

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Larkin Stanley; married Jane Hill, daughter of Elcanah (Elkanna) Hill.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Larkin Stanley search, 13 Apr 2002, submitted by
Pat Vause, vause@gateway.net.
Nancy Jane Hill; born on 1 Mar 1848 in Dickenson Co, VA; married Larkin
Stanley abt 1867 in VA.


John Mullins

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Betty Stanley; married "Flat John" Mullins; no children.


Elizabeth "Betty" Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Betty Stanley; married "Flat John" Mullins; no children.


Wetzel Avery Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Waitzel Avery Stanley; married first, Mary Mullins, daughter of Sol Mullins
and sister of Zack Mullins; married second, Mira Counts, daughter of Billy Counts.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; Grundy P.O.; taken on 11 Aug 1910; Page 207B;
Family #69/55.
Listed as Wetzel Stanley; age 17; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Watsel Standley; age 26; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.


Mary Mullins

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Waitzel Avery Stanley; married first, Mary Mullins, daughter of Sol Mullins
and sister of Zack Mullins; married second, Mira Counts, daughter of Billy Counts.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; Grundy P.O.; taken on 11 Aug 1910; Page 207B;
Family #69/55.
Listed as Mary Stanley; age 26; born in VA; in household of husband, Wetzel A. Stanley.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Mary Standley; age 31; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Wetzel A. Stanley.


Lovell Stanley

1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; Grundy P.O.; taken on 11 Aug 1910; Page 207B;
Family #69/55.
Listed as Lovell Stanley; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Wetzel A. Stanley.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Lovell Stanley; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Wetzel A. Stanley.


Jonathan W. Stanley

1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Jonathan W. Standley; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Wetzel A. Stanley.


Crissa B. Stanley

1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Crissa B. Standley; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Wetzel A. Stanley.


Wetzel Avery Stanley

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Waitzel Avery Stanley; married first, Mary Mullins, daughter of Sol Mullins
and sister of Zack Mullins; married second, Mira Counts, daughter of Billy Counts.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; Grundy P.O.; taken on 11 Aug 1910; Page 207B;
Family #69/55.
Listed as Wetzel Stanley; age 17; born in VA; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken on 14 Jun 1880; Page 376B;
Family #128/131.
Listed as Watsel Standley; age 26; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.


Mira Counts

1. "Pioneer Recollections of Southwest Virginia", Elihu Jasper Sutherland,
1984, page 362, by Jonathan W. Stanley, 19 Jan 1931.
Waitzel Avery Stanley; married first, Mary Mullins, daughter of Sol Mullins
and sister of Zack Mullins; married second, Mira Counts, daughter of Billy
Counts.