1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carol; 24 Jul 2015.
" Gladys Betty Ruth Martin Yeatts
Birth 25 Mar 1914
Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 29 Dec 2004 (aged 90)
Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Burial Mountain View Cemetery
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 149733044"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 73; Dwelling #163.
Listed as Janice Martin; age 12; born in VA; in household of grandfather, James D. Martin.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; Message to Carol on 30 Nov 2023
RE: Janice Martin
"Carol: I do research on all persons who lived in McDowell Co, WV over the years. While I was entering data from the 1950 Census from Premier, WV, I run across a 12 year old girl, Janice Martin, who is listed as a granddaughter in the household of John (sic, James) Daniel and Mattie Alice (Wood) Martin. Do you know who her parents are?
Carol on 30 Nov 2023
RE: Janice Martin
"Yes, Janice is my first cousin. Her parents are Clarence James Yeatts and Gladys Betty Ruth Martin. They lived in Danville, VA and Janice was raised by her grandparents, Gladys's parents. The name, by the way, is James Daniel Martin. If I can help you further, let me know. Carol"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Thomas Wise Rorrer, Jr; 19 Jun 2010; maintained by Carol.
" James Junior Martin
Birth 14 Jun 1920
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jun 1945 (aged 24)
Burial Martin Family Cemetery
Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 53882461"Additional Information Posted:
"PFC. 381 Infantry W War II"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Turner Riggs; age 31; born in KY; married; machine man in coal mine; head of household.
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Myrtle Riggs
Residence Columbus, Franklin
Spouse's Name Turner M Riggs
Spouse's Residence Columbus, Franklin
Marriage Duration (Years) 28
Number of Minor Children 0
Grounds for Divorce Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
County of Decree Franklin
Decree Date 21 Aug 1970
Certificate Number 25940
Volume Number 2217"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Myrtle Riggs; age 26; born in OH; married; in household of husband, Turner M. Riggs.
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Myrtle Riggs
Residence Columbus, Franklin
Spouse's Name Turner M Riggs
Spouse's Residence Columbus, Franklin
Marriage Duration (Years) 28
Number of Minor Children 0
Grounds for Divorce Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
County of Decree Franklin
Decree Date 21 Aug 1970
Certificate Number 25940
Volume Number 2217"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Wayne Riggs; age 7; born in OH; in household of father, Turner M. Riggs.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #148.
Listed as Melvine E. Riggs; age 3; born in MD; in household of father, Turner M. Riggs.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #4727; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hawkins Bennettl age 38; born in Tazewell Cop, VA; single; mining engineer; living at Welch,
WV; son of William R. and Anna L, (Kinder) Bennett; married on 28 Dec 1948 in Lebanon, VA; Ada
Virginia McBinnis; maiden name, Bender; age 37; boren in Uniontown, PA; widow; one previous
marriage; housewife; living at Uniontown, PA; daughter of Thosas T. and Mary I. (Payne) Bender.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Clyde Bennett; age 42; born in VA; married; assistant superintendent chief engineer for
coal mine; head of household.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #4727; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hawkins Bennettl age 38; born in Tazewell Cop, VA; single; mining engineer; living at Welch,
WV; son of William R. and Anna L, (Kinder) Bennett; married on 28 Dec 1948 in Lebanon, VA; Ada
Virginia McBinnis; maiden name, Bender; age 37; boren in Uniontown, PA; widow; one previous
marriage; housewife; living at Uniontown, PA; daughter of Thosas T. and Mary I. (Payne) Bender.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Ada V. Bennett; age 43; born in PA; married; in household of husband, Clyde H. Bennett.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #4727; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hawkins Bennettl age 38; born in Tazewell Cop, VA; single; mining engineer; living at Welch,
WV; son of William R. and Anna L, (Kinder) Bennett; married on 28 Dec 1948 in Lebanon, VA; Ada
Virginia McBinnis; maiden name, Bender; age 37; boren in Uniontown, PA; widow; one previous
marriage; housewife; living at Uniontown, PA; daughter of Thosas T. and Mary I. (Payne) Bender.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Ada V. Bennett; age 43; born in PA; married; in household of husband, Clyde H. Bennett.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 30 jan 1920; Page 196B;
Image 4 of 16; Family #34/34.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 5 Apr
1930; Page 233B; Image 6 of 35; Family #44/44.
Listed as Loyd J. Lucas; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761A;
E D # 24-38; Image 1 of 10; Household #2.
Listed as Lloyd Lucas (absent); age 20; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lacy Lucas.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 30; born in WV; married; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Marion Co, IN; Death Certificate #72-015225; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; age 52; born 4 Aug 1919 in WV; married; husband of Hazel Jedliska; inspector of
foundations for Peerless Pump; served in WW II from 14 Aug 1939 to 12 Apr 1945; living at 1718
Milburn St, Indianapolis, IN; son of John Lacy and Tamsey (Saunders) Lucas; died 14 Apr 1972 in
the VA Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; due to hepatic failure from cirrhosis of the liver; body removed for
burial in Yaeger (sic, Iaeger) Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; born 4 Aug 1919; died 14 Apr 1972; service number 27 35 06; enlisted 14 Aug
1939 in NC; discharged 12 Apr 1945; served in South Pacific; Sargent, US Marine Corps Engineer
Bat., Specialist Training Regiment; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; signed by
Hazel Lucas, wife, 1425 N. Sharon AVe, Indianapolis, IN; flat bronze marker.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as Mable K. Lucas; age 34; born in VA; married; bookkeeper for retail grocery; in household
of husband, John L. Lucas.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 30 jan 1920; Page 196B;
Image 4 of 16; Family #34/34.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 5 Apr
1930; Page 233B; Image 6 of 35; Family #44/44.
Listed as Loyd J. Lucas; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761A;
E D # 24-38; Image 1 of 10; Household #2.
Listed as Lloyd Lucas (absent); age 20; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lacy Lucas.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 30; born in WV; married; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Marion Co, IN; Death Certificate #72-015225; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; age 52; born 4 Aug 1919 in WV; married; husband of Hazel Jedliska; inspector of
foundations for Peerless Pump; served in WW II from 14 Aug 1939 to 12 Apr 1945; living at 1718
Milburn St, Indianapolis, IN; son of John Lacy and Tamsey (Saunders) Lucas; died 14 Apr 1972 in
the VA Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; due to hepatic failure from cirrhosis of the liver; body removed for
burial in Yaeger (sic, Iaeger) Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; born 4 Aug 1919; died 14 Apr 1972; service number 27 35 06; enlisted 14 Aug
1939 in NC; discharged 12 Apr 1945; served in South Pacific; Sargent, US Marine Corps Engineer
Bat., Specialist Training Regiment; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; signed by
Hazel Lucas, wife, 1425 N. Sharon AVe, Indianapolis, IN; flat bronze marker.