1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 299; WV Archives Website.
Van Davos; age 24; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of D.D.
and Betty; married on 1 Apr 1915 at Paynesville, WV; Ella Horn; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of James and Mary.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elisha Lester search, 15 Mar 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Ella Catherine Horn; born on 9 Dec 1896 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV;
died on 2 Apr 1970 at Richlands, Tazewell Co, VA; married William Harvey
Vanderbilt Davis on 1 Apr 1915 at Paynesville, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 255A, Family 280.
Listed as Ella C. Horn, age 3, born in Dec 1896, in WV, in household of
father, James Henry Horn.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 74B,
Family #153.
Listed as Ella C. Horn, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, James H. Horn.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 299; WV Archives Website.
Van Davos; age 24; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of D.D.
and Betty; married on 1 Apr 1915 at Paynesville, WV; Ella Horn; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of James and Mary.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 10 Jul 2017.
"Van Leslie Davis
Birth 27 Mar 1930
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jul 2017 (aged 87)
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Buria Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.340799, Longitude: -81.845837
Memorial ID 181223528"Additional Information Posted:
"Van Leslie Davis, 87 years of age of Paynesville, WV, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Dogwood Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care. Born March 27, 1930 in Paynesville, WV, he was the son of the late Van Davis and Ella Horn Davis."Van was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict as a Combat Engineer. He was self employed, having worked in the coal, natural gas and construction industries. He was a member of the Masonic Temple and Shriners, enjoyed hunting, working on cars, was an avid race fan and was of the Baptist faith. A loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
"Survivors include his loving wife of sixty years, Connie Keller Davis of Paynesville, WV; daughter Anita Rice and husband Alan of Princeton, WV; son Les Davis and wife Joann of Meadowview, VA; granddaughter Olivia Davis of Johnson City, TN; step-grandchildren Dustin Young of Tifton, GA and Derrin Young of Meadowview, VA; several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service for Van Leslie Davis, will be held at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy, VA, Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Evangelist Hobert Kennedy and Pastor Bob Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy, VA, Wednesday, July 12th, after 6:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Van Leslie Davis have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
2. Ibid, "William H. Dawson, Jr", article, age 138.
Married Claudine Jones; children: William Thomas, Frances Mae, Mary Ruth, and Linda Carol
Dawson.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #39.
Listed as William T. Dawson; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Dawson, Jr.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"William Thomas “Tom” Dawson
Birth 29 Nov 1947
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Oct 1994 (aged 46)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191805819"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Henry Dawson Jr. (1922-1991) and Claudine Jones-Dawson (1924-1979)."Brother of Frances Mae Dawson-Ward (B. 1949), Mary Ruth Dawson-Smith (B. 1950), and Linda Carol Dawson.
"SSG, US Army, Vietnam veteran
"Inscription SSG, US Army, Vietnam"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Larry and Nita Smith; 30 May 2017.
"Claudia Ann King Arbogast
Birth 14 Dec 1944
Death 10 Feb 2017 (aged 72)
Burial Sherwood Burial Park
Salem, Salem City, Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.292155, Longitude: -80.039495
Memorial ID 179857000"
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Age 20
Birth Year abt 1962
Residence County Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name Audrey M Kwiatkowski
Spouse's Age 19
Spouse's Birth Year abt 1963
Cuyahoga
Marriage Date 28 Jun 1982
Marriage License County Cuyahoga
Certificate Number 35417
Volume Number 11203"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Birth Year 1961
Times Married 1
Residence Out of State
Spouse's Name Audrey Dempsey
Spouse's Birth Year 1963
1
Spouse's Residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years) 18
Number of Minor Children 3
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Cuyahoga
Decree Date 23 Mar 2001
Certificate Number 6783
Volume Number 8975"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Michael Dempsey
Birth Date Jun 1961
Residence Date 2004-2005
Address Po Box 70
Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24817
Second Residence Date 2005-2013
Second Address 3687 Edgebrooke Dr Apt 310
Second Residence Brunswick, Ohio, USA
Second Postal Code 44212
Third Residence Date 2005-2009
Third Address 10412 Marshall Hwy
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1991-2008
Fourth Address 3673 E 54th St
Fourth Residence Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Fourth Postal Code 44105
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 12 Nov 2015; maintained by Stoogette.
"Paul Dempsey
Birth 29 Jun 1961
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Death 10 Nov 2015 (aged 54)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 154921919 "Additional Information Posted:
"Paul Dempsey, 54 years of age of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Born June 29, 1961 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Ray Dempsey of Paynesville, WV, and the late Brenda Jean Falin Dempsey."Paul was a heavy equipment operator, an avid NASCAR fan and was of the Pentecostal faith. A loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
"Survivors including his father Ray Dempsey of Paynesville, WV, include his daughters Rachel Kosma and husband Nicolas, Amber Dempsey, and Cheyenne Dempsey all of OH; son Paul Michael Dempsey and wife Misty of OH; sister Virginia Blevins of Bradshaw, WV; brother Jimmie Dempsey of OH.
"He is also survived by his grandchildren Nykko Kosma, Noah Kosma, Audrey Kosma, Nicolas Kosma, Jr., Nathan Kosma, Stevie Robertson, Paul Michael Dempsey, Jr., Brayden Dempsey, Isabella Dempsey and Oliver Dempsey; several friends including a special friend Mary Baker of Bradshaw, WV.
"Funeral service for Paul Dempsey will conducted at the Open Arms Ministries Church of Bradshaw, WV, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Junior McClanahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Open Arms Ministries Church, Saturday, November 14, 2015 after 6:00 p.m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Paul Dempsey have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Age 20
Birth Year abt 1962
Residence County Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name Audrey M Kwiatkowski
Spouse's Age 19
Spouse's Birth Year abt 1963
Cuyahoga
Marriage Date 28 Jun 1982
Marriage License County Cuyahoga
Certificate Number 35417
Volume Number 11203"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Paul Dempsey
Birth Year 1961
Times Married 1
Residence Out of State
Spouse's Name Audrey Dempsey
Spouse's Birth Year 1963
1
Spouse's Residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years) 18
Number of Minor Children 3
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Cuyahoga
Decree Date 23 Mar 2001
Certificate Number 6783
Volume Number 8975"