1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 042001; Ancestry.com Website.
Leonard Coburn; age 54; born in Bolling, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw,
WV; son of Ballard and Maggie (Thacker) Coburn; married on 18 Nov 1966 in Lebanon, VA; Ethel
Shepherd; age 46; born in Decoy, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of George and Alice, (Bradley) Shepherd.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Leonard Coburn
BIRTH 22 Feb 1914
Knott County, Kentucky, USA
DEATH 29 Oct 2000 (aged 86)
Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191805666"Additional Information Posted:
"Leonard Coburn, age, 86, of Garrett, died on Thursday, October 29, 2000, at his residence. He was a retired miner for U.S. Steel in Bradshaw, WV; worked at Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Company; and was a member of the U.M.W.A. at Bluefield, WV."He was born February 22, 1914, in Knott County, KY, the son of the late Ballard Coburn (Deceased) and Maggie Ramey-Coburn (Deceased).
"He is survived by his wife, Ethel Coburn (1920-1983); three sons, Dennis Coburn and Ricky Coburn, both of High Point, NC, Douglas Gene Coburn of Madison, OH; two daughters, Merilyn Coburn-Patton of Richlands, VA, and Geraldine Coburn-Daniels of Ashtabula, OH; one brother, Denver Coburn of Garrett; five sisters, Ruth Coburn-Martin Sullivan and Mae Coburn-Dancer, both of Lima, OH, Mary Coburn-Robinson of Dake, CA, Edna Coburn-Howard of Hazard, and Marie Coburn-Baker of Kendallville, IN; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 29, 2000 at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Jerry Manns and Jimmy Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 042001; Ancestry.com Website.
Leonard Coburn; age 54; born in Bolling, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw,
WV; son of Ballard and Maggie (Thacker) Coburn; married on 18 Nov 1966 in Lebanon, VA; Ethel
Shepherd; age 46; born in Decoy, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of George and Alice, (Bradley) Shepherd.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Ethel Coburn
BIRTH 25 Jun 1920
DEATH 26 Dec 1983 (aged 63)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191805683"Additioanl Information Posted:
"Married to Leonard Coburn (1914-2000)."Mother of Fonnie Sue Coburn (1942–1987) and Jeffrey A. Coburn (1958–1985)."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 042001; Ancestry.com Website.
Leonard Coburn; age 54; born in Bolling, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw,
WV; son of Ballard and Maggie (Thacker) Coburn; married on 18 Nov 1966 in Lebanon, VA; Ethel
Shepherd; age 46; born in Decoy, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of George and Alice, (Bradley) Shepherd.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Leonard Coburn
BIRTH 22 Feb 1914
Knott County, Kentucky, USA
DEATH 29 Oct 2000 (aged 86)
Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191805666"Additional Information Posted:
"Leonard Coburn, age, 86, of Garrett, died on Thursday, October 29, 2000, at his residence. He was a retired miner for U.S. Steel in Bradshaw, WV; worked at Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Company; and was a member of the U.M.W.A. at Bluefield, WV."He was born February 22, 1914, in Knott County, KY, the son of the late Ballard Coburn (Deceased) and Maggie Ramey-Coburn (Deceased).
"He is survived by his wife, Ethel Coburn (1920-1983); three sons, Dennis Coburn and Ricky Coburn, both of High Point, NC, Douglas Gene Coburn of Madison, OH; two daughters, Merilyn Coburn-Patton of Richlands, VA, and Geraldine Coburn-Daniels of Ashtabula, OH; one brother, Denver Coburn of Garrett; five sisters, Ruth Coburn-Martin Sullivan and Mae Coburn-Dancer, both of Lima, OH, Mary Coburn-Robinson of Dake, CA, Edna Coburn-Howard of Hazard, and Marie Coburn-Baker of Kendallville, IN; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 29, 2000 at the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, with Jerry Manns and Jimmy Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Fonnie Sue Coburn Patton
Birth 17 May 1942
Death 30 Jan 1987 (aged 44)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191805717"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Leonard Coburn (1914-2000) and Ethel Coburn (1920-1983)."Sister of Jeffrey A. Coburn (1958–1985).
"Married to Donald "Donnie" Ray Patton (1948-2012)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Jeffrey A. Coburn
BIRTH 29 Dec 1958
DEATH 30 Apr 1985 (aged 26)
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191805697"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Leonard Coburn (1914-2000) and Ethel Coburn (1920-1983)."Brother of Fonnie Sue Coburn-Patton (1942-1987)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard B. Fain; age 21; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; miner; living at Premier, WV; son of Samual
and Rosey; married on 28 Oct 1922 at Davy, WV; Minnie E. Hull; age 18; born in Campbell Co, VA;
single; daughter of William and Ida.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 788A;
E D # 24-40; Image 15 of 36; Household #96.
Listed as Minnie Fain; age 34; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Howard B. Fain.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Minnie Fain; age 44; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Howard Fain.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
Billy; 8 Oct 2015.
Minnie E. Hull Patterson; born in 1906; died 14 Jun 1991 in Welch, McDowell Co, WV; buried here; no
grave marker photo shown.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bonney Varney; 27 Apr 2006.
"Solomon Blankenship
Birth Jun 1848
Death 21 Sep 1915 (aged 67)
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial McCoy Cemetery
Burnwell, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 14091801"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Hiram and Elizabeth Dial Blankenship. Married to Eliza Vance."
Elizabeth Louisa "Eliza" Vance
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bonney Varney; 17 Jun 2006.
"Elizabeth Louisa “Eliza” Vance Blankenship
Birth 24 Aug 1859
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Oct 1932 (aged 73)
Stirrat, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial McCoy Cemetery
Burnwell, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 14631261"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Richard and Mary Staton Vance. Married Solomon Blankenship."