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."