1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, Panther; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #130.
Listed as Grata Caskey; age 3; born in WV; in household of mother, Lenora Roberts Caskey.
2. Virginia Beach, VA; Divorce Decree # 87-003759; Ancestry.com Website.
John Zaccheus Gibson; age 52; born 6 Jun 1935 in VA; 12th grade education; this was his 1st
marriage; living at 1025 Mineola Dr, Virginia Beach, VA; and Greta Alta Lee (Athlee, Caskey) age 40;
born in VA; 12th grade education; this was her first marriage; living at 1436 Butts Station Rd,
Chesapeake, VA; were divorced 30 Mar 1987; married took place 19 May 1970 in Washington Co,
PA ; there were 2 children born to this marriage; one year of seperation which began on 9 Sep
1984; divorce granted to husband.
2. Virginia Beach, VA; Marriage License #93-046891; Ancestry.com Website.
John Wayne Smith; age 48; born 26 Mar 1945 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college
education; living at 1452 Collingswood Trail, Virginia Beach, VA; son of John Wilbur and Vada Lee
(White) Smith; married Greta Alta Lee Gibson; maiden name Caskey; age 46; born 20 Oct 1946 in
WV; divorced this is her 2nd marriage; 12th grade education; living at same address. daughter of
James S. and Lenora (Roberts) Caskey.
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com.
"Name Greta A Smith [Greta A Gibson] [Gretta Smith]
Birth Date Oct 1946
Residence Date 2008-2020
Address 2938 Kings Hwy
Residence Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 23435
Second Residence Date 1994-2009
Second Address 1105 Sippel Dr
Second Residence Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 23320
Third Residence Date 1991-2001
Third Address 1452 Collingswood Trl
Third Residence Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 23464
Fourth Residence Date 2000
Fourth Address 1105 Sippel Dr
Fourth Residence Assawoman, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 23302"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page
265B; Image 50 of 51; Family #434/443.
Listed as Jackie Hughes; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, William C. Hughes.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1231A?; Image 39 of 132; Household #295.
Listed as Jackson Hughes; age 13; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William C. Hughes.
3. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #19094; Ancestry.com Website.
Jack F. Hughes; age 22; born in Wise Co, vA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Cowan
and Nannie (Jessee) Hughes; married on 30 Jun 1947 in Gate City, VA; Evelyn Mayes; age 22; born
in Wise Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Kingsport, TN; daughter of George and
Letha (Testment) Robinette.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #100.
Listed as Jack F. Hughes; age 22 ; born in VA; married; truck driver for coal mine; head of
household.
1. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #19094; Ancestry.com Website.
Jack F. Hughes; age 22; born in Wise Co, vA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Cowan
and Nannie (Jessee) Hughes; married on 30 Jun 1947 in Gate City, VA; Evelyn Mayes; age 22; born
in Wise Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Kingsport, TN; daughter of George and
Letha (Testment) Robinette.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #100.
Listed as Evelyn B. Hughes; age 25 ; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Jackson F.
Hughes.
1. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #19094; Ancestry.com Website.
Jack F. Hughes; age 22; born in Wise Co, vA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Cowan
and Nannie (Jessee) Hughes; married on 30 Jun 1947 in Gate City, VA; Evelyn Mayes; age 22; born
in Wise Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Kingsport, TN; daughter of George and
Letha (Testment) Robinette.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #100.
Listed as Evelyn B. Hughes; age 25 ; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Jackson F.
Hughes.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Brafshaw to Iaeger Road; taken on
9 Apr 1930; Page 230A; Image14 of 33; Family #111/112.
Listed as Herbert Walls; age 3 urs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Mont Walls.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 68; WV Archives Website.
Herbert H. Walls; age 21; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; married on 24 Jun 1946 at Iaeger,
WV; Alma Grace Short; age 16; born in Buchanan, WV (sic, Buchanan Co, VA): single; living at Yukon,
WV; with consent of Sally Short, mother of Alma Grace Short.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #103.
Listed as Herbert Walls; age 23; born in WV; married; motor operator in coal mine; head of
household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 68; WV Archives Website.
Herbert H. Walls; age 21; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; married on 24 Jun 1946 at Iaeger,
WV; Alma Grace Short; age 16; born in Buchanan, WV (sic, Buchanan Co, VA): single; living at Yukon,
WV; with consent of Sally Short, mother of Alma Grace Short.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #103.
Listed as Grace Walls; age 20; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Herbert H. Walls.
1. Kitsap Co, WA; Marriage License #738; Ancestry.com Website.
M. I. (sic, T) Fuller, Jr; serving in US Navy; married on 24 Mar 1944 in Seattle, WA; Melba Jeanne Fife.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Millard T. Fuller, Jr; age 26; born in WV; married; truck driver for coal mine; head of
household.
1. Kitsap Co, WA; Marriage License #738; Ancestry.com Website.
M. I. (sic, T) Fuller, Jr; serving in US Navy; married on 24 Mar 1944 in Seattle, WA; Melba Jeanne Fife.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Melba J. Fuller; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Millard T. Fuller, Jr.
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Mabscott Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Image 28 of 44; Family #254/266.
Listed as James F. Taylor; age 2 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
2. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image
46 of 55; Family #413/418.
Listed as James F. Taylor; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry,com Web Site.
"Name: James Franklin Taylor
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Mabscott, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1917
Residence: Cramberry, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: The New River Company
Weight: 186
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 3
Next of Kin: Mary Taylor
Relationship to Draftee: Mother
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Franklin Taylor Self (Head)
Mary Taylor Mother"
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #114.
Listed as James Taylor; age 31; born in WV; married; driller in coal mine; head of household.
5. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name James F. Taylor
Death Date 4 Aug 1973
Death Place McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Spouse Name Stella Baldwin
FHL Film Number 2114641"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
James F. "Big Jim" Taylor; born 11 Jul 1917; died 4 Aug 1973; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"LOVING HUSBAND".
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 156A;
Family #328/328.
Listed as Stella Baldwin; age 8; born in VA; in household of mother, Nancy J. (Chambers) Baldwin.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #114.
Listed as Stella Taylor; age 50; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James F. Taylor.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #115.
Listed as Alex Duff; age 30; born in KY; married; loads coal in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #515; WV Archives Website.
Alex Duff; age 31 yrs, 10 mons; 23 days; born 22 Feb 1919 in Stacy, KY; married; coal miner; served
in WW II; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Myrtle (Bradley, sic, this was his wife) Duff; died 15
Jan 1951 at Bradshaw, WV; due to chrushing injuries; crushed between timber and mine car; buried
18 Jan 1951 in Miners Cemetery in Eastern, KY; informant, Ira Duff.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by The Lone Ranger; 17 Jan 2019.
"Alex Duff VVeteran
Birth 18 Feb 1919
Stacy, Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Death 15 Jan 1951 (aged 31)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Combs Family Cemetery
Mousie, Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 196127169 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Ira Duff and Nancy Combs. Married Myrtle Marie Shepherd"
1. Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Myrtle M Shepherd
Date of Birth 23 May 1922
Birth Place Knott, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name Alice Bradley
Volume Number 197
Certificate Number 92460
Volume Year 1969"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #115.
Listed as Myrtle M. Duff; age 27; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Alex Duff.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Myrtle Shepherd Duff [Myrtle Marie Duff] [Myrtle Duff] [Myrtle Shepherd Shepherd]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 23 May 1922
Birth Place Noble Breath, Kentucky [Knott, Kentucky]
Death Date 30 Jul 2004
Father George / Shepherd
Mother Alice / Bradley
SSN 235842965
Notes Oct 1967: Name listed as MYRTLE SHEPHERD DUFF;
21 Sep 1977: Name listed as MYRTLE MARIE DUFF;
24 Aug 2004: Name listed as MYRTLE DUFF"
4. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Myrtle Marie Duff
Gender Female
Death Age 82
Birth Date 23 May 1922
Birth Place Noble, KY.
Residence Place HILLSVILLE, VA.
Death Date 30 Jul 2004
Death Place Galax, VA.
Burial Place Paynesville
Obituary Date 2 Aug 2004
Obituary Place Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Spouse Alex Duff
Child
Serita Duff
Phillip Duff
Carlos Duff
Steve Duff
Bill Duff
Siblings
Daisie Conley
Ethel Coburn"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
"Myrtle Marie Bradley Duff
Birth 23 May 1922
Death 30 Jul 2004 (aged 82)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16760012"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Alex Duff (1919–1951)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
Ben Johnson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of William and
Sarah; married on 8 Oct 1929 at Dan, WV; Barbara Payne; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
daughter of Alfred and Vicie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #116.
Listed as Ben F. Johnson; age 38; born in WV; married; fire boss in coal mine; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
Ben Johnson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of William and
Sarah; married on 8 Oct 1929 at Dan, WV; Barbara Payne; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
daughter of Alfred and Vicie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #116.
Listed as Barbara M. Johnson; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Benjamin F.
Johnson.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F iii Barbara Payne was born on 5 Apr 1915. She died on 2 Aug 2004 and is buried in Marion County, Ohio....