1. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
James H. Browning, son of Edmond Browning, married first Mary Wyatt, second
Susan Perry, and third Mary M. Horton, a widow. Children were: Jonah,
Richard C., Jasper R., Ed, Flora, and Ella.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 698.
Clear Fork Township, page 002.
Listed as Jonas G. Browning, age 9, in household of father, James H.
Browning.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #7.
Listed as Jona G. Browning, age 29, head of household.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 163, Haga, page 13.
James Grant Browning, age 22, married on 30 Mar 1893 Mary Elizabeth Perdew,
age 19, daughter of Leroy Pardue.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as Jonas G. Browning, age 39, born in WV, married twice, last time for 5 years,
farmer, head of household.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonas Grant Browning Search, 21, Dec 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Jonas Grant Browning; married Elmyra Riffe, daughter of H.N. and Elizabeth Riffe,
on 25 Nov 1905 in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as Myra Browning, age 22, born in WV, married for 5 yrs, 3 children, 3 living,
in household of husband, Jonas G. Browning.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 431.
James H. Browning, son of Edmond Browning, married first Mary Wyatt, second
Susan Perry, and third Mary M. Horton, a widow. Children were: Jonah,
Richard C., Jasper R., Ed, Flora, and Ella.
(Is Mary M. Horton the same person as Mary Elmyra "Myra" Riffe Horton?)
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonas Grant Browning Search, 21, Dec 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Jonas Grant Browning; married Elmyra Riffe, daughter of H.N. and Elizabeth Riffe,
on 25 Nov 1905 in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as Hattie Browning, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jonas G. Browning.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as Everett M. Browning, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Jonas G. Browning.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as Mary E. Browning, age 7 months, born in WV, in household of father, Jonas G. Browning.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #7.
Listed as William M. Browning, age 6, in household of father, Jonas G. Browning.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 215B, Family #32.
Listed as William M. Browning, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Jonas G. Browning.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #168; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
William McKinley Browning; age 23; born on 17 Jan 1894 at Pineville, WV; living at Maben,
Wyoming Co, WV; lumberman for W. M. Ritter Lumber Co, Maben, WV; single; dependent father,
mother, 1brother and 3 sisters; tall with medium build; brown eyes and dark hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 284B;
Family #161/170.
Listed as William Browing; age 26; born in WV; married; foreman for lumber company; head of
household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as William Browning; age 36; born in WV; married at 26; coal miner; head of household.
6. Socual Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
William Browning; born on 17 Jan 1894; died in Jun 1972; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonas Grant Browning Search, 21, Dec 2002, submitted by
Angela and Rose Goode, angelrose@angelarose.com.
William Mckinnley Browning; born on 17 Jan 1894; died on 28 Jun 1972 at his home on
Rt 10 East, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
Wyoming Co, WV; married Rose Ella Tilley on 29 Mar 1919.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #74.
Listed as Ellie Tillie, age 1, in household of father, William R.Tilley.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 289A, Family #180.
Listed as Rosa E. Tilley, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Tilley.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 285A;
Family #161/170.
Listed as Mrs R.E. Browing; age 21; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Wiliiam M.
Browning.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as Ella Browning; age 30; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Wiliiam M.
Browning.
5. Socual Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Rose Browning; born on 6 Jan 1899; died in May 1979; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonas Grant Browning Search, 21, Dec 2002, submitted by
Angela and Rose Goode, angelrose@angelarose.com.
William Mckinnley Browning; born on 17 Jan 1894; died on 28 Jun 1972 at his home on
Rt 10 East, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
Wyoming Co, WV; married Rose Ella Tilley, daughter of William Riley and Rosa Belle
Hash Tilley, on 29 Mar 1919.
Rose Ella Tilley; born on 6 Jan 1899; died on 5 May 1979 at Raleigh General Hospital,
Raleigh Co, WV; also buried in Palm Memorial Gardens.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as Robert Browning; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Wiliiam M. Browning.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; 3 Apr 1930; Page 111B; Family #17/17.
Listed as Early Browning; age 2 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Wiliiam M. Browning.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga 1880.
Unnamed male Browning was born on 14 Oct 1880 to William H. and E. Browning.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #178.
Listed as Walter G. Browning, age 20, in household of father, William Browning.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #36.
Listed as Walter G. Browning, age 29, born in WV, married 3 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #448; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Walter Garfield Browning; age 37; born on 4 Oct 1880; living at Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Evaline Browning, Rockview, WV; tall with slender build; blue eyes and Black hair.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 190B; Family #27/27.
Listed as Walter G. Browning; age 38; born in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 245B; Family #164/164.
Listed as Walter G. Browning; age 48; born in WV; married at 42; farmer; head of household.
7. Giles Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #622; Apr 1942.
Walter Garfield Browning; age 61; born on 4 Oct 1880 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Goodwins Ferry,
Giles Co, VA; self employed; person who will always know address, Mrs. Walter Browning, Goodwins
Ferry, VA.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #202.
Listed as Mary M. Cook, age 13, in household of father, Raleigh W. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #36.
Listed as Myrtle M. Browning, age 23, born in WV, married 3 yrs, 2 children, 2 living,
in household of husband, Walter G. Browning.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #36.
Listed as Estel V. Browning, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Walter G. Browning.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 190B; Family #27/27.
Listed as Vaughn E. Browning; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Walter G. Browning.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #36.
Listed as William G. Browning, age 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, Walter G. Browning.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 190B; Family #27/27.
Listed as Garnet W. Browning; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Walter G. Browning.
3. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 245B; Family #164/164.
Listed as Garnet W. Browning; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Walter G. Browning
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 29 Apr 1910,
Page 199B, Family #68.
Listed as Samuel Belcher, age 2 yr, 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Peter Belcher.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, Elkhorn, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 202A,
Family #228.
Listed as Sam Belcher, age 23, born in WV, in household of mother, Lydia Sizemore Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Belcher; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Algoma, WV; son of
Pete and Lydia; married on 26 Jan 1935 at Welch, WV; Mary Cheeks; age 22; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; widow; daughter of Richard and Mary.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '59 000626; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Belcher; age 51; born on 15 Feb 1907 in WV; married; miner; living at Gilliam, WV; son of Peter
and Lidia (Sizemore) Belcher; died on 12 Jan 1959 in the Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV
from TB; buried on 14 Jan 1959 in Algoma Cemetery, Algoma, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries; http://www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/algoma-2-cem.html.
Sam Belcher; born on 15 Feb 1907; died on 12 Jan 1959; buried in Algoma #2 (Belcher)
Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Samuel Belcher Search, 21 Dec 2002, submitted by
Glenn Allen Lester, g_a_l@hotmail.com.
Daniel Samuel Belcher; born on 15 Feb 1907; died on 12 Jan 1959; married Mary Cheeks.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 146B;
Family #15/15.
Listed as Mary Sizemore; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Sizemore.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 38; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Cheeks; age 24; born in Alleghaney Co, NC; widowed; miner; living at Algoma, WV; son of Ed
and Alice Cheeks; married on 26 Nov 1928 at Welch, WV; Mary Sizemore; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Mary Sizemore.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 23A; Family #191/200.
Listed as Mary Cheeks; age 18; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Walter Cheeks.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 399; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Belcher; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Algoma, WV; son of
Pete and Lydia; married on 26 Jan 1935 at Welch, WV; Mary Cheeks; age 22; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; widow; daughter of Richard and Mary.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 763.
Elkhorn District, page 003.
Listed as Paris Belcher, age 7, in hosuehold of father, John T. Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV;
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Paris Edward Belcher; born on 12 Feb 1876; died on 8 Feb 1840 (sic, 1940); "Son of John Turner
and Cynthia Lambert Belcher"; buried here.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV' transcribed by WPA, page 89.
Pearis Belcher, age 24, married Teeda White, age 18, on 12 Oct 1898 in McDowell Co, WV.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, North Fork District; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900, Page 209A, Family #16.
Listed as Paris Belcher, age 27, born in Feb 1873 in WV, clerk, head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Keystone; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 194A,
Family #451.
Listed as Paris Belcher, age 46, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 154A,
Family #595.
Listed as Paris Belcher, age 57, born in WV, married, farmer, head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV;
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Ida White Belcher (Echols); born on 4 Nov 1879; died on 1 Jul 1965; "Ida White, wife of Paris
Edward Belcher, remarried after his death"; buried here.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV' transcribed by WPA, page 89.
Pearis Belcher, age 24, married Teeda White, age 18, on 12 Oct 1898 in McDowell Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, North Fork District; taken on 1/2 Jun 1900, Page 209A, Family #16.
Listed as Ida Belcher, age 19, born in Oct 1880 in WV, married 2 yrs, 1 child, none living, in household
of husband, Paris Edward Belcher.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Keystone; taken on 26 Jan 1920; Page 194A,
Family #451.
Listed as Ida Belcher, age 39, born in WV, in household of husband, Paris E. Belcher.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 154A,
Family #595.
Listed as Ida Belcher, age 50, born in WV, married, in household of husband, Paris Belcher.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1924); Page 262; WV Arcjives Web Site.
B.H. Scott; age 34; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; merchant; living in Keystone, WV; son of E.W. and
Susie; married on 20 Aug 1924; Ethel Johnson; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
daughter of Paris and Ida.
2. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV;
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Benjamin H. Scott; born on 22 Oct 1889; died on 27 Nov 1931; buried here.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, Keystone; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 6B,
Family #135.
Listed as Benjamin Scott, age 41, born in VA, salesman of general merchandise, head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jan 2017.
"Benjamin Harrison “Ben” Scott
Birth 22 Oct 1889
Vesta, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Nov 1931 (aged 42)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Belcher Family Cemetery
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Accidentlally Shot When Gub Which Small Son Was Handling Was Discharged; Succumbed Friday Afternoon"Last rites will be held at 1:30 this afternoon in Keystone Baptist church for Ben H. Scott, well known citizen of Keystone, who died at 3:15 Friday afternoon in Welch Emergency hospital from wounds sustained when his 5 -year-old son accidentally discharged a shotgun.
"Following services at the church internment will take place in the Belcher cemetery.
"Mr. Scott was shot last Thursday a week ago while hunting on the mountain above Keystone. Scott's son was handing him his gus after he had climbed a fence when it was discharged. The load of shot penetrated the abdomen and left arm.
"Little hope had been entertained for his recovery since the accident.
"For a number of years Mr. Scott resided at Keystone, but recently he moved to a farm on Burke mountain. When a resident of Keystone he operated a store.
" He is survived by his parents, widow and three children and one brother."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Keystone; taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 194A, Family #451.
Listed as Ethel Belcher, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Paris E. Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1920); Page 320; WV Arcjives Web Site.
Claude Johnson; age 27; born in Graison (sic, Grayson) Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Keystone, WV;
son of Ambers and Ellen; married on 20 Sep 1920; Ethel Belcher; age 17; born and living in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Paris and Ida Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1924); Page 262; WV Arcjives Web Site.
B.H. Scott; age 34; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; merchant; living in Keystone, WV; son of E.W. and
Susie; married on 20 Aug 1924; Ethel Johnson; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
daughter of Paris and Ida.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, Keystone; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 6B,
Family #135.
Listed as Ethel Scott, age 26, born in WV, in household of husband, Benjamin Scott.
5. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV;
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Ethel Corrine Belcher Johnson Scott; born on 8 Jul 1904; died on 10 Nov 1990; " Wed Aug 20, 1924
(marrige date),Daughter of Paris and Ida White Belcher, wife of Ben Scott"; buried here.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jan 2017.
" Ethel Corrine Belcher Scott
Birth 8 Jul 1904
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Nov 1990 (aged 86)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Belcher Family Cemetery
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ethel Corrine Scott"Freeman - Ethel Corrine Scott, 86, of Freeman and also of Burk Mountain, died Saturday at a Bluefield Hospital.
"Born in Keystone, she was a daughter of the late Paris and ida White Belcher. She was of the Holiness faith. She was a former resident of Ohio and had been resident of Freeman for the past three years. She is preceded in death by her second husband, ben Scott; sons, merril "Jack" Johnson and Claude "Junior" Johnson; and a daughter, Dora Scott.
"Survivors: sons, Payton Scott of Burk Mountain, Don Scott of Keystone, Charles Scott of Fayette, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Clyde Buckland and Ruth Hatfield, both of Freeman; brother Edward Belcher of Maybeury;several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at teh Bennett-Widner Funeral Home Chapel in Northfork with the Rev. Harold Simson officating. Burial will follow at belcher Cemetery at Burk Mountain.
"Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home."
1. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Dora E. Scott; born on 22 Nov 1926; died on 9 Oct 1931; "Daughter of Ben and Ethel Belcher Scott", buried here.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, Keystone; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 6B, Family #135.
Listed as Dora E. Scott, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin Scott.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, Keystone; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 6B, Family #135.
Listed as Charles C. Scott, age 1 yr 6 months, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin Scott.
1. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV; www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Wendell Scott; born on 7 Oct 1930; died on 17 Jan 1931; "Son of Ben and Ethel Belcher Scott", buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1920); Page 320; WV Arcjives Web Site.
Claude Johnson; age 27; born in Graison (sic, Grayson) Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Keystone, WV;
son of Ambers and Ellen; married on 20 Sep 1920; Ethel Belcher; age 17; born and living in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Paris and Ida Belcher.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Keystone; taken on 26 Jan 1920;
Page 194A, Family #451.
Listed as Ethel Belcher, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Paris E. Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1920); Page 320; WV Arcjives Web Site.
Claude Johnson; age 27; born in Graison (sic, Grayson) Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Keystone, WV;
son of Ambers and Ellen; married on 20 Sep 1920; Ethel Belcher; age 17; born and living in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Paris and Ida Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#____(1924); Page 262; WV Arcjives Web Site.
B.H. Scott; age 34; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; merchant; living in Keystone, WV; son of E.W. and
Susie; married on 20 Aug 1924; Ethel Johnson; age 21; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
daughter of Paris and Ida.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District, Keystone; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 6B,
Family #135.
Listed as Ethel Scott, age 26, born in WV, in household of husband, Benjamin Scott.
5. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Old Belcher Cemetery",
Burke Mtn Cemetery, near Keystone, WV;
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/oldbelcher-burkecem.html.
Ethel Corrine Belcher Johnson Scott; born on 8 Jul 1904; died on 10 Nov 1990; " Wed Aug 20, 1924
(marrige date),Daughter of Paris and Ida White Belcher, wife of Ben Scott"; buried here.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 28 Jan 2017.
" Ethel Corrine Belcher Scott
Birth 8 Jul 1904
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Nov 1990 (aged 86)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Belcher Family Cemetery
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ethel Corrine Scott"Freeman - Ethel Corrine Scott, 86, of Freeman and also of Burk Mountain, died Saturday at a Bluefield Hospital.
"Born in Keystone, she was a daughter of the late Paris and ida White Belcher. She was of the Holiness faith. She was a former resident of Ohio and had been resident of Freeman for the past three years. She is preceded in death by her second husband, ben Scott; sons, merril "Jack" Johnson and Claude "Junior" Johnson; and a daughter, Dora Scott.
"Survivors: sons, Payton Scott of Burk Mountain, Don Scott of Keystone, Charles Scott of Fayette, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Clyde Buckland and Ruth Hatfield, both of Freeman; brother Edward Belcher of Maybeury;several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at teh Bennett-Widner Funeral Home Chapel in Northfork with the Rev. Harold Simson officating. Burial will follow at belcher Cemetery at Burk Mountain.
"Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 189; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Mitchell; age 44; born in Baltimore, MD; widowed; farmer; living at Caretta, WV; son of
Charles A. and Mary; married on 9 Dec 1935 at Caretta, WV; Hilda Brewster; age 37; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Patton and Mary.
2. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Big Creek II Cemetery",
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/bigcreekcem-3cem.html.
Hila Mae Mitchell; born on 6 Feb 1898; died on 18 Jun 1983; "Daughter of Patton Brewster";
buried here.
1.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 16 Jun 1900, Page 81B,
Family #157.
Listed as Hilda Brewster, age 1, born in Jul 1898 in WV, in household of
father, Patton Brewster.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 200B, Family #239.
Listed as Hilda Brewster, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Patten J.L. Brewster
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 13; WV Archives Web Site.
James Brewster; age 40; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Newhall, WV; son of
Bob and Mandy; married on 20 May 1920 at Newhall, WV; Hilda Brewster; age 22; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Patton and Maggie; information given by Pattan and Maggie Brewster.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 189; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Mitchell; age 44; born in Baltimore, MD; widowed; farmer; living at Caretta, WV; son of
Charles A. and Mary; married on 9 Dec 1935 at Caretta, WV; Hilda Brewster; age 37; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Patton and Mary.
5. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Big Creek II Cemetery",
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/bigcreekcem-3cem.html.
Hila Mae Mitchell; born on 6 Feb 1898; died on 18 Jun 1983; "Daughter of Patton Brewster";
buried here.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 84A,
Family #202.
Listed as Moses Hicks, age 12, in Sep 1887, in household of father, John Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 206; WV Archives Web Site.
Moses Hicks; age 17; born McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Big Creek, Breakthrough,
son of John H. and Pricy; married on 12 Feb 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; Orlena Hicks; age 20; born
in Knott Co, KY; single; daughter of Henry and Mandy.
(Birthplace of Moses and Orlena were reversed)
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 205A,
Family #317.
Listed as Moses Hicks, age 21, born in WV, married 2 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, McDowell Co, WV, Draft Board, Welch, WV, Reg.
Card 331.
Mose Hicks; age 33; born on 10 Oct 1885; living at Caretta, McDowell Co, WV; miner; Carter Coal
Co, Caretta, WV; nearest relative, Mrs Orlena Hicks; medium height with medium build; blue eyes
and brown hair; 12 Sep 1918.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Mose Hicks; age 33, born in WV, coal miner, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Mose Hicks, age 42, born in WV, married at 21, coal loader in mine, head of household.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Henry Clay Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith, Box 12,
Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. 1900 Census, Knott Co, KY; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 49B; Image 4 of 59; Family #24/24.
Listed as Orlens Hicks, age 8, born in KY in Feb 1892, in household of father, John H. Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 206; WV Archives Web Site.
Moses Hicks; age 17; born McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Big Creek, Breakthrough,
son of John H. and Pricy; married on 12 Feb 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; Orlena Hicks; age 20; born
in Knott Co, KY; single; daughter of Henry and Mandy.
(Birthplace of Moses and Orlena were reversed)
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 205A,
Family #317.
Listed as Arlena Hicks, age 16, born in KY, married 2 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household of
husband, Moses Hicks.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Arlena Hicks; age 26, born in KY, in household of husband, Moses Hicks.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Arlina Hicks, age 37, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Moses Hicks.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1957); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Orlene (Arlene) Hicks; age 66; born 8 Oct 1891 in Knot Co, KY; widow; living at Caretta, WV;
daughter of Henry and Amandy (Bowling) Hicks; died 16 Oct 1957 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
from cardiac insufficiency due to arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 19 Oct 1957 in Mapelwood
Cemetery, Tazewell, VA; informant, Lloyd Hicks, Caretta, WV.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Henry Clay Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith, Box 12,
Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Lloyd Hicks; age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Lloyd Hicks, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Kelly Hicks; age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Kelly Hicks, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Howard Hicks; age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Harry Hicks, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53/57.
Listed as Amanda Hicks; age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Mandy Hicks, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Ernest Hicks, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Earl Hicks, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Joe Hicks, age 3 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Josephine Hicks, age 1 yr, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
Page 84B, Family #207.
Listed as Charles Baker, age 19, in May 1881, in household of father, Dimmon Baker.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Baker; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rife, WV; son of Dimmon
and Jane; married on 4 Mar 1908 at John Hick's in McDowell Co, WV; Mandy Hicks; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John H. and Pricy.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 201B, Family #254.
Listed as Charley G. Baker, age 26, born in WV, married 2 years, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Big Creek II Cemetery",
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/bigcreekcem-3cem.html.
Glen Baker; born on 2 May 1881; died on 9 Jun 1962; "Double stone with
Mandy, son of Demon (sic, Dimmon) Baker"; buried here.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District #52, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 92A,
Family #57.
Listed as Glen C. Baker, age 38, born in WV, laborer in lumber mill, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 79A; Image 6 of 17;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Glenn Baker; age 43; born in WV; married at 23; timberman in coal mine; head of
household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-19; taken 4 May 1940; Page 367B;
Image 40 of 46; Household #342.
Listed as Glenn Baker; age 53; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer for W.P.A.; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 21 Jun 1900,
page 84A, Family #202.
Listed as Manda Hicks, age 4, in Jun 1895, in household of father,
John Hicks.
2. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Big Creek II Cemetery",
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/bigcreekcem-3cem.html.
Mandy Baker; born on 30 Jun 1895; died on 29 Apr 1981; "Double stone with
Glen Baker, daughter of John and Princy (sic, Pricy) B. Hicks"; buried here.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 131; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Baker; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rife, WV; son of Dimmon
and Jane; married on 4 Mar 1908 at John Hick's in McDowell Co, WV; Mandy Hicks; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John H. and Pricy.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 201B, Family #254.
Listed as Amanda Baker, age 16, born in WV, married 2 years, 1 child, none living, in household of
husband, Charles Glen Baker.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District #52, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 92A,
Family #57.
Listed as Mandy Baker, age 23, born in WV, in household of husband, Charles Glen Baker.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 79A; Image 6 of 17;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Mandy Baker; age 31; born in WV; married at 14; in household of husband, Charles G.
Baker.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-19; taken 4 May 1940; Page 368A;
Image 41 of 46; Household #342.
Listed as Mandie Baker; age 38; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles G. Baker.