1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 5 Jul 1850, Page 217A, Family #42.
Listed as William Brooks, age 46, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 123.
William Brooks married on 13 Feb 1844 Jane Boland in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell Co, VA", Netti Schreiner-Yantis, page
239. "Lineage of Melba Bowling Long, Radford, VA."
Lindsey Bowling; born in 1803 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Jarret and Eleanor
Garrison Bowling; married first, Levicia Brooks on 11 Oct 1821 in Tazewell
Co, VA; married second, Ruth M. Barrett on 5 Jun 1862in Tazewell Co, VA.
Daughter, Jane Bowling; born in 1823; married William Brooks on 13 Feb 1844.
4. Ancesrty.com Web Site, Lindsey Bowling search, 12 May 2002, submitted by
Barbara Lamb Jones, mattnbarb@earthlink.net.
Virginia Jane Bowling; born in 1823; daughter of Lindsey and Virginia Levisa
Brooks Bowling.
5. Ancesrty.com Web Site, William Brooks Search, 21 Jul 2003, submitted by CMS0373@adelphia.net.
William Brooks; born in 1804 in VA; son of Thomas and Catherine Clancy Brooks; married first, Rebecca Corll on
Feb 1830 in Tazewell Co, VA; second, Virginia Jane Bowling on 13 Feb 1844 also in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 89.
William Brooks married Rebecca Corll on 2 Feb 1830 in Tazewell Co, VA, by David Young.
7. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as William Brooks, age 56, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
8. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as William Brook, age 66, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 5 Jul 1850, Page
217A, Family #42.
Listed as Jane Brooks, age 28, born in VA, in household of husband, William
Brooks.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 123.
William Brooks married on 13 Feb 1844 Jane Boland in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell Co, VA", Netti Schreiner-Yantis, page
239. "Lineage of Melba Bowling Long, Radford, VA."
Lindsey Bowling; born in 1803 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Jarret and Eleanor
Garrison Bowling; married first, Levicia Brooks on 11 Oct 1821 in Tazewell
Co, VA; married second, Ruth M. Barrett on 5 Jun 1862in Tazewell Co, VA.
Daughter, Jane Bowling; born in 1823; married William Brooks on 13 Feb 1844.
4. Ancesrty.com Web Site, Lindsey Bowling search, 12 May 2002, submitted by
Barbara Lamb Jones, mattnbarb@earthlink.net.
Virginia Jane Bowling; born in 1823; daughter of Lindsey and Virginia Levisa
Brooks Bowling.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Jane Brooks, age 47, born in VA, in household of husband, William Brooks.
6. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Jane Brook, age 47, born in VA, in household of husband, William Brooks.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 5 Jul 1850, Page217A, Family #42.
Listed as William O? Brooks, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as William A. Brooks, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 5 Jul 1850, Page 217B, Family #42.
Listed as James Brooks, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as James Brooks, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as James Brook, age 23, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 5 Jul 1850, Page 217B, Family #42.
Listed as Almarine Brooks, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Almarine Brooks, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Pollander Brooks, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Polyander Brook, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Rebecca Brooks, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Rebecca Brook, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Louisa Brooks, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Louisa Brook, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Thompson Valley PO, taken on 21 Jul 1860, Page 815, Family #870.
Listed as Misouri Brooks, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Missouri Brook, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Sarah Brook, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Oliva Brook, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 30 Jul 1870, Page 262B, Family #50.
Listed as Infant Brook, age 3 months, born in VA, in household of father, William Brooks.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Lonzo Christian, age 32, born in Nov 1867 in VA, farmer, married
12 years, head of household.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian. (Caroline is not
listed in the 1900 Census; however, there is a son, Charley Christian listed.
Is there an error here?).
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Virginia Belle Anderson; married Alonzo Columbus Christian on 8 Aug 1887in
Tazewell Co, VA.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (sic, Malissa), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alonzo Christian search, 18 May 2002, submitted by Doc Watson,
docwatson-@yahoo.com.
Malissa J. Creed; married Alozno C. Christian on 4 Mar 1884 in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. 1870 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden Township and PO; taken on 20 Aug 1870; Page 435B;
Family #238/235.
Listed as Malissa Creed; age 1; born in VA; in household of grandfather, Bennett Creed, with parents.
4. 1880 Census, Russell Co, VA; taken on 10 Jun 1880; Page 52D; Family #131/135.
Listed as Malissa J. Creed; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Shadrack Creed.
5. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 118A;
Family #317/317.
Listed as Melicia J. Barnes; age 31; born in Apr 1869 in NC; married 13 yrs; 7 children, all living; in
household of husband, John A. Barnes.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Lonzo Christian, age 32, born in Nov 1867 in VA, farmer, married
12 years, head of household.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian. (Caroline is not
listed in the 1900 Census; however, there is a son, Charley Christian listed.
Is there an error here?).
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Virginia Belle Anderson; married Alonzo Columbus Christian on 8 Aug 1887in
Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Belle Christian, age 31, born in Apr 1869 in VA, married 12 years,
8 children, all living; in household of husband, Alonzo C. Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Virginia Belle Anderson; born on 30 Apr 1869 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of
Melvin C. (sic, Harvey Melvin) and Ella J. Pack Anderson.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Charley Christian, age 11, born in May 1889 in VA, in household of
father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Ella Christian, age 9, born in Sep 1890 in VA, in household of
father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Ella Christian; born on 20 Sep 1889 (sic, 1890); died on 21 Feb 1970 in FL;
married Rig Crockett.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Ella S. Christian; born in Sep 1890; married Elias S. Crockett on 14 Nov
1909 in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Ida Christian, age 7, born in Feb 1893 in VA, in household of
father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Ida Christian; born on 2 Feb 1893; died on 14 Feb 1971; married Otis
Linkous.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Ida Mae Christian; born in Feb 1893 in Tazewell co, VA.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 002063; WV Archives Website.
Ida Mae Linkous; age 78; born 2 Feb 1893 in VA; widow; housewife; living in Roselawn Addition,
Welch, WV; daughter of Alonzo C. and Belle (Anderson) Christian; died 14 Feb 1971 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cerebrovascular accident; buried 16 Feb 1971 in Woodlawn Memorial
Park, Bluewell, WV; informant, Fred? Wise Linkous, Welch, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Graham H. Christian, age 5, born in Feb 1895 in WV, in household of
father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Henry Graham Christian; born on 24 Jan 1875 in Tazewell Co, VA (Conflicts
with 1900 Census); died on 19 Jul 1967 in Scioto Co, OH: married Bessie
Mahala Strickland.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Emery Graham Christian; born in Feb 1895.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Mack Christian, age 3, born in Jan 1897 in WV, in household of
father, Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Mack Crockett; born on 30 Mar 1898 (Conflicts with 1900 Census); died on 9
Nov 1918 in WW I.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Virginia Belle Anderson search, 18 May 2002, submitted
by Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Mack S. Christian; born on 30 Mar 1898 at Peeryville, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Virginia Belle Anderson; born on 30 Apr 1869 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of
Melvin C. (sic, Harvey Melvin) and Ella J. Pack Anderson.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 220A, Family #196.
Listed as Harvey M. Anderson, age 51, born in VA in Jan 1849, farmer, head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
Virginia Belle Anderson; born on 30 Apr 1869 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of
Melvin C. (sic, Harvey Melvin) and Ella J. Pack Anderson.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 220A,
Family #196.
Listed as Ella Anderson, age 49, born in VA in Mar 1851, married 27 yrs, 12 children, 10 living,
in household of husband, Harvey M. Anderson.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Myrtle Christian, age 15, born in Feb 1885 in VA, single with one
child, Barbara Christian, 10 months old, in household of Myrtle's father,
Alonzo Christian.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elizabeth Whitt search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Patricia Christian, hannah@netscope.net.
Alonzo Columbus Christian; born on 25 Nov 1866 (sic, 1867) at Sinking
Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 20 Oct 1952 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Whitt Brewster Christian; married first,
Lessia (_______), one child: Myrtle born in 1885: married second, Virginia
Belle Anderson, seven children: Caroline, Ella, Herbert John, Ida, Henry
Graham, Mack Crockett, and Vernon Fredrick Christian.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", John Estel Harman article, page 163.
Thomas H. married Myrtle Christian in 1903 and lived at War, VA
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 24 May 1910,
Page 181A, Family #98.
Listed as Myrtle Harman, age 25, born in WV, married once for 7 years, 4
children, 4 living, in household of husband, Thomas H. Harman.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 51A;
Family #106/108.
Listed as Myrtle Harman; age 35; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Thomas H.
Harman.
6. Marriage Registry of McDowell Co, WV; Book #7; Page 69.
Thomas H. Harman; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; son of Estil and Hannah; married on
18 Nov 1903; married Myrtle Christian; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of Alonzo C.
and ______.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
Page 84B, Family #209.
Listed as Barbara Christian, age 10 months, born in Jul 1899 in WV, in household
of grandfather, Alonzo C. Christian, with mother, Myrtle Christian.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Cummans Mussick; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of
Cummans and Nancy; married on 30 Dec 1899 at Welch, WV; Mary Akers; age 28; born in Raleigh
Co, WV; widow; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Eli and Martha.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV, taken 15 Jun 1900, Magnolia District, Page 222B, Family #433.
Listed as Cummings Music, age 38, born in Jun 1861 in WV, farmer, head of
household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cummins Music Search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Shelia Adkins-Powell, sadkinspowell@neo.rr.com.
William Cummens Music; born abt 1857 in Logan Co, WV; died on 10 Apr 1965;
son of Cummins and Nancy Ferrell Music; married first, (_________) Browning;
second, Mary Acord.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #5742; WV Archives Web Site.
Cummins Musick; age 74 yrs, 9 mons, 26 days; born on 14 Jun 1860 in VA; married; farmer;
husband of Mary Acord; son of Cummins and Nancy (Ferrell) Musick; died on 10 Apr 1935 at Varney,
Mingo Co, WV from cardio renal disease; buried on 12 Apr 1935 at Varney, WV; informant, Mrs. Mary
Musick, Varney, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1899); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Cummans Mussick; age 30; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of
Cummans and Nancy; married on 30 Dec 1899 at Welch, WV; Mary Akers; age 28; born in Raleigh
Co, WV; widow; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Eli and Martha.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV, taken 15 Jun 1900, Magnolia District, Page 222B, Family #433.
Listed as Mary M? Music, age 37, born in Sep 1862 in WV, married 1 year, 5
children, 4 living; in household of husband, Cummings Musick.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Cummins Music Search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Shelia Adkins-Powell, sadkinspowell@neo.rr.com.
William Cummens Music; born abt 1857 in Logan Co, WV; died on 10 Apr 1965;
son of Cummins and Nancy Ferrell Music; married first, (_________) Browning; second, Mary Acord.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Sparks search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Nancy Jane Altizer; born on 23 Sep 1861 on Dividing Ridge, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 24 Dec 1912 at Bear Wallow, tazewell Co, VA; dayghter of William and
Loves Harman Altizer; married Thomas William Sparks on 17 sep 1879 in
Tazewell co, VA.
Thomas William Sparks; born on 11 Apr 1860; died on 28 Mar 1919; son of
Joseph and Lavisa Asbury Sparks.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Sparks search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Nancy Jane Altizer; born on 23 Sep 1861 on Dividing Ridge, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 24 Dec 1912 at Bear Wallow, tazewell Co, VA; dayghter of William and
Loves Harman Altizer; married Thomas William Sparks on 17 sep 1879 in
Tazewell co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870, Page 292B, Family #457.
Listed as Nancy Altizer, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, William A. Altizer.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Sparks search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Nancy Jane Altizer; born on 23 Sep 1861 on Dividing Ridge, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 24 Dec 1912 at Bear Wallow, Tazewell Co, VA; dayghter of William and
Loves Harman Altizer; married Thomas William Sparks on 17 sep 1879 in
Tazewell co, VA.
Thomas William Sparks; born on 11 Apr 1860; died on 28 Mar 1919; son of
Joseph and Lavisa Asbury Sparks.
Son, Wiliiam Altizer Sparks; born on 29 Jun 1880 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on
12 Mar 1950 in Tazewell co, VA; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazewell,
Tazewell Co, VA.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, published by
Pauline Haga, page 99.
William Sparks, age 19, married Lydia Beavers, age 16, on 1 Oct 1899 in
McDowell Co, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Sparks search, 18 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Wiliiam Altizer Sparks; born on 29 Jun 1880 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on
12 Mar 1950 in Tazewell co, VA; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazewell,
Tazewell Co, VA; married Lydia Jane Beavers, daughter of William and Rebecca
Harrison Beavers, on 1 Oct 1899 in McDowell Co, WV.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, published by
Pauline Haga, page 99.
William Sparks, age 19, married Lydia Beavers, age 16, on 1 Oct 1899 in
McDowell Co, WV.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
John Franklin Horn; born on 15 Mar 1878 in Buchanan Co, VA; died on 2 Feb
1950; married Sarah Rebecca Lester on 14 Feb 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Dan Betts, danbetts@home.com.
Sarah P. Lester; born on 14 Mar 1880; died on 11 Nov 1953; daughter of
Charles A. and Jane Baker Lester; married John Horn.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #277.
Listed as John Horn, age 23, born in Mar 1877 in VA, farmer, head of
household.
4. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Jesse A. Horn: born on 1 Mar 1900; died on 4 Jun 1976; "son of John and Sarah Lester Horn";
buried here.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page
227A, Family #235.
Listed as John F. Horn, age 42, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
John Horn; born on 15 Mar 1878; died on 2 Feb 1950; "Husband of Sarah Horn, father of Mattie
Vance, age 72yrs, 10 mons, 18 days"; buried here.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
John Franklin Horn; born on 15 Mar 1878 in Buchanan Co, VA; died on 2 Feb
1950; married Sarah Rebecca Lester on 14 Feb 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Dan Betts, danbetts@home.com.
Sarah P. Lester; born on 14 Mar 1880; died on 11 Nov 1953; daughter of
Charles A. and Jane Baker Lester; married John Horn.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #277.
Listed as Sarah R. Horn, age 18, born in Mar 1881 in VA, married 5 years,
3 children, all living, in household of husband, John Horn.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page 227A,
Family #235.
Listed as Sarah R. Horn, age 39, born in VA, in household of husband, John F. Horn.
5. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Sarah P. (sic, R.) Horn; born on 14 Mar 1880; died on 11 Nov 1953; "daughter of C.A. and Jane Baker Lester, wife of
John Horn"; buried here.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
John Franklin Horn; born on 15 Mar 1878 in Buchanan Co, VA; died on 2 Feb
1950; married Sarah Rebecca Lester on 14 Feb 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
Son, Burbridge Horn; born on 8 Jul 1897 in McDowell Co, WV; died on 2 mar
1900 in McDowell Co, WV.
(Burbridge was listed in the 1900 Census taken in Jun 1900)
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #277.
Listed as William B. Horn, age 1, born in Jul 1896? in WV, in household of
father, John Horn.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
John Franklin Horn; born on 15 Mar 1878 in Buchanan Co, VA; died on 2 Feb
1950; married Sarah Rebecca Lester on 14 Feb 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
Son, Jesse Artemis Horn; married Lydia Roop.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #277.
Listed as Jesse A. Horn, age 2 months, born in Mar 1900 in WV, in household
of father, John Horn.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page 227A,
Family #235.
Listed as Jessie Horn, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, John F. Horn.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page 227A,
Family #235.
Listed as Henry Horn, age 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, John F. Horn.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Cammel M. (Campbell) "Cam" Horn; born on 25 Sep 1875 at Pilgrim Knob,
Buchanan Co, VA; died on 5 Aug 1958 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV in his
sleep, probably of heart attack; was a bee hunter with brother, James Henry
Horn; married Mary Elizabeth Lester on 11 Apr 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 254B,
Family #275.
Listed as Camel Horn, age 24, born in Sep 1875 in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 69B;
Family #72/72.
Listed as Campbell Horn; age 34; born in VA; married once for 15 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2237; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Camp Bell Horn; age 43; born on 25 Sep 1875; living at Paynesville, WV; farmer; nearest relative,
Betty Horn, wife, Paynesville, WV; short with stout build; dark eyes and dark hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 6/7 Feb 1920;
Page 228B; Family #262/264.
Listed as Campbell Horn; age 43; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 215A,
Family #226.
Listed as Campbell M. Horn, age 55, born in WV, married at 20, farmer, head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Cammel M. (Campbell) "Cam" Horn; born on 25 Sep 1875 at Pilgrim Knob,
Buchanan Co, VA; died on 5 Aug 1958 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV in his
sleep, probably of heart attack; was a bee hunter with brother, James Henry
Horn; married Mary Elizabeth Lester on 11 Apr 1895 in Buchanan Co, VA.
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Lester; born on 30 Jul 1879 on State Line Ridge, WV;
died on 8 Sep 1961 in Mcdowell Co, WV of cancer.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900, Page 254B,
Family #275.
Listed as Mary E. Horn, age 20, born in Jul 1879 in VA, farmer, married 5 years, 3 children, all living,
in household of husband, Campbell Horn.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 69B;
Family #72/72.
Listed as Mary E. Horn; age 30; born in VA; married once for 15 yrs; 7 children, 5 living;
in household of husband, Campbell Horn.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 6/7 Feb 1920;
Page 228B; Family #262/264.
Listed as Mary E. Horn; age 40; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Campbell Horn.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 215A,
Family #226.
Listed as Elizabeth Horn, age 50, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, Campbell
Horn.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
John Linkous Horn; born on 9 Jul 1896.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #275.
Listed as John Linkous Horn, age 3, born in Jul 1896 in WV, in household of
father, Campbell Horn.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Camil and "Bettie" Lester Horn" article, page 198.
Died as infant.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, John Horn search, 19 May 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Nancy Ellen Horn; born on 29 Oct 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; died abt 1901 in
McDowell Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 254B, Family #275.
Listed as Nancy E. Horn, age 7 months, born in Octn 1899 in WV, in household
of father, Campbell Horn.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 69B;
Family #72/72.
Listed as Clara M. Horn; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Campbell Horn.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 6/7 Feb 1920;
Page 228B; Family #262/264.
Listed as Elmer Horn; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Campbell Horn.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 215A,
Family #226.
Listed as Elmer Horn, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Campbell Horn.