McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Gideon James Blankenship

1. "Heritage of Wyoming County, WV", WGS, 1995, "Jane Blankenship (Cook)" article, page 100,
submitted by Jane Blankenship Cook.
Drewrey Jess Blankenship; bon on 8 Jan 1907; died on 4 Nov 1980; son of Gideon and Rebecca
Pendry Blankenship; married Mary Elizabeth Shrewsbury, daughter of Jack and Rebecca Lester
Shrewsbury.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 221B, Family # 140.
Listed as Gideon J. Blankenship, age 28, born in NC, married 10 years, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 160, Haga, page 9.
Gideon James Blankenship, age 19, son of James and Nancy Blankenship,
married on 20 Dec 1900 Rebecca Jane Pendry, age 16, daughter of William and
Polly Pendry.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15/16 Jun 1900, Page 232A, Family #108.
Listed as Gideon J. Blankenship, age 18, born in VA in Mar 1882, in household of mother, Nancy E.
(________) Blankenship.


Rebecca Jane Pendry

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1884.
Rebecca J. Pendry was born on 14 Jun 1884 at Rockview to William and Mary Ann Pendry.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 160, Haga, page 9.
Gideon James Blankenship, age 19, son of James and Nancy Blankenship,
married on 20 Dec 1900 Rebecca Jane Pendry, age 16, daughter of William and Polly Pendry.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, page 229A, Family #56.
Listed as Rebecca J. Pendry, age 15, born in Jun 1884 in WV, in household of father, William
Pendry.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 221B, Family # 140.
Listed as Rebecca J. Blankenship, age 25, born in WV, married 10 years, 5 children, 4 living,
in household of husband, Gideon J. Blankenship.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 269A; Image
7 of 19; Family #49/51.
Listed as R.J. Blankenship; age 35; born in WV; widow; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 254B,
Family #149.
Listed as Rebecca Green, age 46, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Hughy
Green.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Rebecca Jane Green; born on 14 Jun 1884; died on 20 Aug 1950; buried in Cook
Cemetery, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV.


Artis Brady Church

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 11 May 1910,
Page 207B, Family #209.
Listed as Artis D. Church; age 5, born in WV, in household of father,
Emanuel Church.
2. "Heritage of Wyoming County, WV", WGS, 1995, "Emanuel Lee Church" article, page 94.
submitted by Emanuel Lee Church, HCR Box 22, Millboro, VA 24460.
Emanuel Church; married Clarice Lusk; two sons, Artis Brady and Lawrence Church.
Artis Brady Church: married Lena Hash, daughter of Levi Robert and Evelyn Walker Hash
of Ashe Co, NC.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 5? Jan 1920, Page 147A,
Family #18.
Listed as Artist B. Church, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Emanuel Church.


Lena Hash

1. "Heritage of Wyoming County, WV", WGS, 1995, "Emanuel Lee Church" article, page 94.
submitted by Emanuel Lee Church, HCR Box 22, Millboro, VA 24460.
Emanuel Church; married Clarice Lusk; two sons, Artis Brady and Lawrence Church.
Artis Brady Church: married Lena Hash, daughter of Levi Robert and Evelyn Walker Hash
of Ashe Co, NC.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 192A, Family #55.
Listed as Lena Hash, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Levi R. Hash.


Emauel Lee Church

1. "Heritage of Wyoming County, WV", WGS, 1995, "Emanuel Lee Church" article, page 94.
submitted by Emanuel Lee Church, HCR Box 22, Millboro, VA 24460.
Emanuel Church; married Clarice Lusk; two sons, Artis Brady and Lawrence Church.
Artis Brady Church: married Lena Hash, daughter of Levi Robert and Evelyn Walker Hash
of Ashe Co, NC.
Son, Emanuel Lee Church; born on 20 Apr 1934 at Alpoca, Wyoming Co, WV; married
Ladena Moore, daughter of Zach and Lina Johnson Moore on 23 May 1953.


Clarice Evelyn Church

1. "Heritage of Wyoming County, WV", WGS, 1995, "Emanuel Lee Church" article, page 94.
submitted by Emanuel Lee Church, HCR Box 22, Millboro, VA 24460.
Emanuel Church; married Clarice Lusk; two sons, Artis Brady and Lawrence Church.
Artis Brady Church: married Lena Hash, daughter of Levi Robert and Evelyn Walker Hash
of Ashe Co, NC.
Daughter, Clarice Evelyn Church; born on 21 Jul 1941; died in 1970.


Barney J Sneed


1. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, "Velda M Shrewsbury Jone article, page 122, by
Velda M. Shrewsbury Jones, 240 Randolp Ave, Salem, VA 24153.
Bessie P. Sneed; died in Jan 1934; daughter of Barney J. Sneed and (_________) Gadd.


Unknown Gadd


1. "Heritage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, "Velda M Shrewsbury Jone article, page 122, by
Velda M. Shrewsbury Jones, 240 Randolp Ave, Salem, VA 24153.
Bessie P. Sneed; died in Jan 1934; daughter of Barney J. Sneed and (_________) Gadd.


Joseph Jesse "Joe" Simpson Sr

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2/3 Jul 1900; page 241B; Family #266/272.
Listed as Joseph Simpson; age 1; born in WV in Aug 1898; in household of father, Jerry Mastin
Simpson.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 13 May 1910; Page 229A; Family #269/276.
Listed as Joseph Simpson; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Jerry Mastin Simpson.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 148B; Family #52/52.
Listed as Joseph Simpson; age 22; born in WV; in household of father, Jerry Mastin Simpson.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1921); Page 148; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe J. Simpson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Itmann, WV; married on 30 Dec 1922
(sic, 1921, see note below); Fallie M. Whitt; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV.
Note written in margin by clerk - "Minster made a mistake shoulb be 1921 license would not have
been good after 60 days from issue"


Hallie May Whitt

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910; Page 212B,
Family #292.
Listed as Fallie M. Whitt, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Garrett P. Whitt.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1921); Page 148; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe J. Simpson; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Itmann, WV; married on 30 Dec 1922
(sic, 1921, see note below); Fallie M. Whitt; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV.
Note written in margin by clerk - "Minster made a mistake should be 1921 license would not have
been good after 60 days from issue"
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Fallie M. Simpson; born on 25 Nov 1902; died on 22 Oct 1982; buried in Whitt
Tomb Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.


Robert Fuller

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Robert Fuller; born in 1899; died in 1969; buried in Whitt
Tomb Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.


Icie Ivy Whitt

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #292.
Listed as Icie Whitt, age 5 mon, born in WV, in household of father,
Garrett P. Whitt.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, taken on 6 Jan 1920,
Page 148A, Family #39.
Listed as Icie L. Whitt, age 9, born in WV, in household of father,
Garrett P. Whitt.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Icie Fuller; born in 1909; died in 1997; buried in Whitt
Tomb Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.


Alva Walton Whitt

1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 4B,
Family #75.
Listed as Alva Whitt, age 8, born in Nov 1891 in WV, in household father,
Garrett P. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #292.
Listed as Aloah W. Whitt, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Garrett P. Whitt.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #795; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Alva W. Whitt; age 26; born on 9 Nov 1891 at Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV; miner for Mullens Snu?
Coal Co; dependents, wife and 3 children; medium height and build; brown eyes and dark hair.
4. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Family #90.
Listed as A.W. Whitt; age 38; born in WV; married at 21; coal miner; head of household.
5. Raleigh Co, WV Death Certificate #9794; WV Archives Web Site.
Alva W. Whitt; age 48; born in Nov in WV; married; husband of Cora E. Rhinehart; miner; son of
Garret P. and Miama (______) Whitt; livinga at Amigo, Raleigh Co, WV; died on 28 Jun 1939 in
Beckley Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV of fractured spine from a slate fall; buried on 30 Jun 1939
at Bud, WV; informant, Naomi Whitt (daughter).
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Alna W. Whitt, born on 9 Nov 1891; died on 28 Jun 1939; "Married on 15 Jun 1912", buried in Whitt
Tomb Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.


Cora Ellen Rinehart

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, North Fork District, taken on 2 Jun 1900, Page 209B, Family #20.
Listed as C.E.Rhinehart, age 4, born in WV, in Jun 1895, in household of father, Erastus Hiram
Rhinehart.
2. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Family #90.
Listed as Cora Whitt; age 34; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband, Alva W. Whitt.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Cora Whitt; born on 20 Jun 1895; died in Jul 1982; living at Corinne, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Cora E. Whitt, born on 20 Jun 1895; died 31 Jul 1982; "Married on 15 Jun 1912", buried in Whitt
Tomb Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.


Naomi Whitt

1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Family #90.
Listed as Naomi Whitt; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Alva W. Whitt.


Hbron Whitt

1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Family #90.
Listed as Hbron Whitt; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Alva W. Whitt.


Pedry Whitt

1. 1930 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 251A; Family #90.
Listed as Pedry Whitt; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Alva W. Whitt.


Cumbie Odell Whitt

1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 4B,
Family #75.
Listed as Cumbo Whitt, age 4, born in Mar 1896 in VA, in household father,
Garrett P. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 May 1910;
Page 212B, Family #292.
Listed as Cumbie O. Whitt, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Garrett P. Whitt.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
C.O. Whitt; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of G.P. and Miami Whitt; married on
12 Apr 1916 at the residence of the bride; Etta McKinney; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Robert N. and Florine McKinney.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #22; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1918.
Comba O'Dell Whitt; age 21; born on 28 Mar 1897 in Pocahontas, VA; employed by Thermo
Pocahontas Coal Co, Bud, WV; father born at Bud, WV; nearest relative, Ettie Whitt; medium height
with slender build; brown eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, taken on 6 Jan 1920,
Page 148A, Family #41.
Listed as Cumbo O. Whitt, age 23, born in VA, married salesman retail store,
head of household.


Coetta McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 211B, Family #272.
Listed as Coettie McKinney, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Robert N. McKinney.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
C.O. Whitt; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of G.P. and Miami Whitt; married on
12 Apr 1916 at the residence of the bride; Etta McKinney; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Robert N. and Florine McKinney.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, taken on 6 Jan 1920,
Page 148A, Family #41.
Listed as Ettie Whitt, age 20, born in WV, married, in household of husband,
Cumbo. O. Whitt.


Robert Lee Shrewsbury

1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 744.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 002.
Listed as Robert L. Shrewsbury, age 6, in household of father, Allen
Shrewsbury.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, Page 111.
Florinda Graham married Robert Lee Shrewsbury in 1894.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 246, Haga, page 58.
Robert Lee Shrewsbury, son of Phillip and Glen A. Shrewsbury, married on 22
Mar 1894, Florina Graham, daughter of W.R. and Larinda Graham.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #43.
Listed as Robert L. Shrewsbury, age 26, head of household.
5. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1873.
Robert Solesbury was born on 12 Jul 1873 to Allen and Elizabeth Solesbury.
6. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 9, page 75.
R.L. Shrewsbury; age 38; born in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 17 Aug 1912
Lucinda Lane, age 35; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 212A, Family #278.
Listed as Robert L. Shrewsbury, age 38, born in WV, married 16 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 131B,
Family #417.
Listed as Robert L. Shrewsbury, age 58, born in WV, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate, WV Archives Web Site; Registration #14320.
Robert Lee Shrewsbury; born on 15 Jan 1873 at Stephenson WV; son of Allen and Elizabeth
Blankenship Shrewsbury; husband, of Lucinda Lane; died on 28 Nov 1944 at Stephenson,
Wyoming Co, WV ; buried on 30 Nov 1944 in Graham Cemetery, Stephenson, WV.


Lucinda Lane

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
Lucinda Lane was born on 5 Dec 1877 to A.M. and Polly Lane.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 724.
Barker's Ridge Township, page 005.
Listed as Lucinda Lane, age 1, in household of father, A.M. Lane.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #11.
Listed as Lucinda Lane, age 23, in household of father, Alexander Lane.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 208A, Family #218.
Listed as Lucinda Lane, age 33, born in WV, in household of father,
Alexander M. Lane.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 131B,
Family #417.
Listed as Lucinda Shrewsbury, age 52, born in WV, married at 35, in household of husband,
Robert L. Shrewsbury.
6. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 9, page 75.
R.L. Shrewsbury; age 38; born in Wyoming Co, WV; married on 17 Aug 1912
Lucinda Lane, age 35; born in Wyoming Co, WV.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Lucinda Shrewsbury; born in 1877; died in 1949; buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery,
Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate, WV Archives Web Site; Registration #____.
Lucinda Shrewsbury; daughter of Alexander and Polly M. Lane (sic, Lester) Lane; died on 22 Apr 1949 in
Wyoming Co, WV.
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Leonard V. Lester

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 208B, Family #219.
Listed as Leonard V. Lester, age 1 yr, 4 mon, born in WV, in household of
father, William Floyd Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Leonard V. Lester; born on 16 Jun 1908; died on 20 Jun 1985; buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery,
Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 146A, Family #7.
Listed as Leonard V. Lester, age 18, born in WV, in household of grandfather, Alexander M. Lane.


Ethel J. Shrewsbury

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Ethel Lester; born on 29 Jul 1913; died on 5 Jun 1990; buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery,
Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 131B,
Family #417.
Listed as Ethel J. Shrewsbury, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Robert L. Shrewsbury.


Unnamed Lester

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Infant Lester; born in 1931; died in 1931; "Son of Leonard and Ethel Lester";
buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
(Note by peron compiling cemetery record may be in error. Leonard and Ethel
were not married until 1935)


Unnamed Lester

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Infant Lester; born in 1932; died in 1932; "Son of Leonard and Ethel Lester";
buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
(Note by peron compiling cemetery record may be in error. Leonard and Ethel
were not married until 1935)


Vincent Dewayne Lester

1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Vincent Dewayne Lester; born on 8 Jun 1946; died on 28 May 1966; buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery,
Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Leonard V. Lester Search, 3 Nov 2002, submitted by
Dan Betts, danbetts@home.com.
Vincent Dewayne Lester; drowned in swimming accident while a student at WV Institute of
Technology.


John Kenna Ellison

1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1880.
J.K. Ellison was born on 21 Jul 1880 to Emily H. Ellison.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 220A, Family #118.
Listed as John K. Ellison, age 29, born in WV, married 8 yrs, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Vol 6, No 287, Haga, page 28.
John Kenna Ellison, age 21, son of Emily H., married on 10 Apr 1902 Almira Jewell, age 16,
daughter of J.M. and Nellie C.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
John Kenna Ellison; age 31; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Emily H. Belcher; married
on 23 Mar 1923 at th home of Nancy Belcher; Eliza L. Bishop; age 18; born and living in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of John H. and Charlotte.
5. Raleigh Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1361; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Kenna Ellison; age 38; born 21 Jul 1880; living at Hotchkiss, Raleigh Co, WV; mining coal for
Slab Fork Coal Co; nearest relative, Eliza Ellison, Hotchkiss, WV; tall with stout build; blue eyes and
dark brown hair.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 7 Feb 1920; Page 163A; Image
35 of 37; Family 368/370.
Listed as John R. Ellison; age 39; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image
1 of 56; Family #7/7.
Listed as John K. Ellison; age 49; born in WV; married at 31; manager of retail dry goods store;
head of household.
8. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 404; WV Archives Web Site.
John Kenna Ellison; age 56; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Alpoca, WV; son of Emily Ellison;
married on 5 Oct 1936 at Pineville, WV; Fanny Hill; age 27; born in VA; living at Alpoca, WV;
daughter of Green and Dora Howington.
9. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; E.D. 55-10A; taken on 3 May 1940;
252B; Image 36 of 42; Household #365.
Listed as J. Ken Ellison; age 59; born in WV; married; 3 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; transfer truck driver; head of household.
10. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-978; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Kenna Ellison; age 61; born 21 Jul 1880 at Oceana, WV; living at Mullens, WV; self employed
person who will always know address, Mrs. J.K. Ellison, Mullens, WV; 6' 3 1/2" tall; 181 lbs; blue
eyes; gray hair and light complexion.
11. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #6513; WV Archives Web Site.
John Kenna Ellison; age 62 yrs, 6 mons, 17 days; born on 21 Jul 1880 at Keyrock, WV; married;
husband of Fanny Ellison; living at Mullens, WV; son of C. and Emmaline Hambric; died on 7 Feb
1943 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV from a coronary occulison; buried on 10
Feb 1943 in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Tralee, WV; informant C.A. Ellison, Itmann, WV.
12. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
John K. Ellison; born on 28 Jul 1880 (conflicts with birth record); died on
7 Feb 1943; buried in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV.
13. E-mail response from Barbe Cook, Wilmington, NC, barbecook@aol.com
Emily H. Ellison; born on 4 Sep 1855; died in 1925; two sons, John Kenna
Ellison and Chester A. Ellison, born before her marriage to Anderson
Whitenack on 25 Oct 1884. Twin sons, William Madison and Joseph Elsworth
Ellison were born on 29 Apr 1885, just six months after Emily's married to
Anderson.
John Kenna Ellison; born in 1881; died aft 1911; married first, Elmira F.
Jewell on 10 Apr 1902; second, Elizabeth L. Bishop on 23 Mar 1911.


Almira F. Jewell

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #45.
Listed as Almira F. Jewell, age 13, in household of father, James Melvin Jewell.
2. E-mail response from Barbe Cook, Wilmington, NC, barbecook@aol.com
Emily H. Ellison; born on 4 Sep 1855; died in 1925; two sons, John Kenna
Ellison and Chester A. Ellison, born before her marriage to Anderson
Whitenack on 25 Oct 1884. Twin sons, William Madison and Joseph Elsworth
Ellison were born on 29 Apr 1885, just six months after Emily's married to Anderson.
John Kenna Ellison; born in 1881; died aft 1911; married first, Elmira F.
Jewell on 10 Apr 1902; second, Elizabeth L. Bishop on 23 Mar 1911.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 220A, Family #118.
Listed as Almira F. Ellison, age 23, born in WV, married 8 yrs, 4 children, 3 living, in household
of husband, John K. Ellison.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Vol 6, No 287, Haga, page 28.
John Kenna Ellison, age 21, son of Emily H., married on 10 Apr 1902 Almira Jewell, age 16,
daughter of J.M. and Nellie C.