1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol # __(1950); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Shirley Atwood Datson; age 24; born in Horsepen, VA; single; living i Welch, WV; married on 17 Jan
1950 at Superior, WV; Margaret Jane Owens; age 24; born at Big Four, WV; single living at Superior,
WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shirley Atwood Bishop [Shirley Atwood Datson] [Shirley Datson]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 21 Sep 1925
Birth Place Horsepen Taz, Virginia [Horsepon Laz??, Virginia]
Death Date 1 Mar 2003
Father James E Datson
Mother Fanny R Riley
SSN 233406507
Notes Jun 1943: Name listed as SHIRLEY ATWOOD BISHOP;
Feb 1944: Name listed as SHIRLEY ATWOOD DATSON;
25 Sep 1980: Name listed as SHIRLEY A DATSON;
13 Mar 2003: Name listed as SHIRLEY DATSON"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Susan Pescosolido Richardson; 14 Apr 2018.
"Shirley A. Datson
Birth 1925
Death 2003 (aged 77–78)
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 188809302"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Shirley Atwood Datson; age 24; born in Horsepen, VA; single; living i Welch, WV; married on 17 Jan
1950 at Superior, WV; Margaret Jane Owens; age 24; born at Big Four, WV; single living at Superior,
WV.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Jane Datson, 98, of Welch, WV, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Summer’s Healthcare Center in Hinton, WV. Born November 10, 1925 in Superior, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Baxter Owens and Martha Keene Owens."Margaret was a homemaker and graduated from Welch High School. She was also a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Atwood Datson; one son, Ricky Datson; one grandson, Ricky Datson Jr.; one granddaughter, Kathy Perdue; one great grandson, A.J. Gallop; two brothers, Clifford McPeak and Grover Owens.
"Those left to cherish her memories are three sons, Randy Datson of Welch, Roger and Ronnie Datson both of Kernersville, NC; one daughter-in-law, Becky Datson of Bluefield; five grandchildren, Lisa Walls and husband Michael of North Carolina, Scotty Datson of Bluefield, Brandi Cox and husband Justin of Bluefield, VA, Amanda Datson of Indiana and John Datson of Ohio; fourteen great grandchildren; nineteen great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
"Graveside services will be conducted Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton at 12:00 noon with the Reverend Billy Sadler, officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Nevada, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rodger Lee Brewster
Record Type Defendant
Divorce Date 13 Aug 1974
Divorce Place Clark, Nevada, USA
Spouse Konnie Brewster
Control Certificate Number 60040
Court Code 8"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Roger Lee Brewster [Roger Brewster]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 17 Feb 1945
Birth Place Raysal McDow, West Virginia
Death Date Apr 1976
SSN 185369981
Notes Mar 1963: Name listed as ROGER LEE BREWSTER;
04 Jan 1988: Name listed as ROGER BREWSTER"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2018.
"Roger L. Brewster
BIRTH 17 Feb 1945
DEATH 1 Apr 1976 (aged 31)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191339221"
1. Nevada, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Konnie Brewster
Record Type Plaintiff
Divorce Date 13 Aug 1974
Divorce Place Clark, Nevada, USA
Spouse
Rodger Lee Brewster
Control Certificate Number 60040
Court Code 8"
1. 1900 Census, Graham Co, NC; Cheoah; taken 21 Jun 1900; Page 120 B; Family #197/198.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 7; born in May 1893 in NC; in household of father, William A.
Buchanan.
2. 1910 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 30 Apr 1910; Page 278 A; Family #184/193.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 17; born in NC; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
A. Buchanan.
3. Yancey Co, NC; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page __; Ancestry.com Website.
Roy Buchanan; age 17; son of W.A. and Dora Buchanan; married on 6 Nov 1910 in Yancey Co,
NC; Lydia Phillips, age 17; daughter of G.W. and Hester Phillips.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Caretta; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 91 A; Family #89/91.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 38; born in NC; married at 31; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo; taken 13 May 1940; Page 1240 A; Household #903.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 47; born in NC; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of hoisehold.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Rural, Sandy River District; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15;
Dwelling # 106.
Listed as Roy Buchanan, age 59; born in NC; married; works on converyer in coal mine; head of
household.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 2 Feb 2013.
"Roy Buchanan
Birth 14 May 1892
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Death 23 Feb 1976 (aged 83)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104555018"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Caretta; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 91 A; Family #89/91.
Listed as Barbara Buchanan; age 22; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Roy
Buchanan.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo; taken 13 May 1940; Page 1240 A; Household #903.
Listed as Barbara Buchanan; age 36; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of huband, Roy Buchanan.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Rural, Sandy River District; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15;
Dwelling # 106.
Listed as Barbara Buchanan, age 42; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Roy Buchanan.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 2 Feb 2013.
"Barbara E Hurst Buchanan
BIRTH 7 Dec 1907
DEATH 19 Dec 1995 (aged 88)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 104555127"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo; taken 13 May 1940; Page 1240 A; Household #903.
Listed as Roy L. Buchanan; age 3; born in WV; 3 yrs; in household of father, Roy Buchanan.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Rural, Sandy River District; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15;
Dwelling # 106.
Listed as Roy L. Buchanan, age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Roy Buchanan.
1. 1900 Census, Graham Co, NC; Cheoah; taken 21 Jun 1900; Page 120 B; Family #197/198.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 7; born in May 1893 in NC; in household of father, William A.
Buchanan.
2. 1910 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 30 Apr 1910; Page 278 A; Family #184/193.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 17; born in NC; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
A. Buchanan.
3. Yancey Co, NC; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page __; Ancestry.com Website.
Roy Buchanan; age 17; son of W.A. and Dora Buchanan; married on 6 Nov 1910 in Yancey Co,
NC; Lydia Phillips, age 17; daughter of G.W. and Hester Phillips.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Caretta; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 91 A; Family #89/91.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 38; born in NC; married at 31; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo; taken 13 May 1940; Page 1240 A; Household #903.
Listed as Roy Buchanan; age 47; born in NC; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of hoisehold.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Rural, Sandy River District; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15;
Dwelling # 106.
Listed as Roy Buchanan, age 59; born in NC; married; works on converyer in coal mine; head of
household.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 2 Feb 2013.
"Roy Buchanan
Birth 14 May 1892
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Death 23 Feb 1976 (aged 83)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104555018"
1. Yancey Co, NC; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page __; Ancestry.com Website.
Roy Buchanan; age 17; son of W.A. and Dora Buchanan; married on 6 Nov 1910 in Yancey Co,
NC; Lydia Phillips, age 17; daughter of G.W. and Hester Phillips.
2. 1930 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 27_; Family #113/111.
Listed as Lydia Buckhanan; age 38; born in NC; married at 17. farmer; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 197 B; Household #140.
Listed as Lyda Buchanan; age 49; born in NC; widow (sic?); 2nd grade education; livind in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; head of household.
4. North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lydia Buchanan [Lydia Phillips]
Gender Female
Race White
Age 71
Birth Date 17 Nov 1892
Birth Place Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Residence Place Relief, Yancey, North Carolina
Death Date 6 Feb 1964
Death Place Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Father George Phillips
Mother Hester Miller"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mark Lawson; 22 Auig 2010.
"Lydia E. Phillips Buchanan
Birth 17 Nov 1892
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Death 6 Feb 1964 (aged 71)
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Miller Hill Cemetery
Ramseytown, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 57496059"Additional Information Posted:
"Mother:
Hester Miller (*c. Feb 1868 - aft 1910), dau of Rev Daniel & Clearsey Miller. Burial site unknown to me."
1. 1930 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 27_; Family #113/111.
Listed as Sinda Buckhanan; age 18; born in NC; single; in household of mother; Lydia E. Buchanan.
2. 1940 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 197 B; Household #140.
Listed as Sinda Buchanan; age 27; born in NC; married; 1st grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; farm laborer; in household of mother, Lydia E. Buchanan.
1. 1930 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 27_; Family #113/111.
Listed as Tailor Buckhanan; age 16; born in NC; in household of mother; Lydia E. Buchanan.
1. 1930 Census, Yancey Co, NC; Ramseytown; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 27_; Family #113/111.
Listed as Lucy Buckhanan; age 12; born in NC; in household of mother; Lydia E. Buchanan.