1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, 88th Jeffersonville District, taken on 9 Jun 1880, Page 237A,
Family #148.
( William Davidson must have been born after Jun 1880; he was not listed in this census with his
parents; possible birth year was 1880 instead of 1879)
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76B, Family #70/70.
Listed as William Davidson, age 21?, born in Aug 1879 in VA, in household of father, George
Davidson.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 205A;
Family #313/325.
Listed as William Davidson; age 31; born in VA; married once for 5 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4181; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
William Davidson; age 29; born in Aug 1879; living at Newhall, McDowell Co, WV; farmer; nearest
relative, Jane Davidson, Newhall, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and red hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107A;
Family #336/337.
Listed as William M. Davidson; age 41; born VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6213; WV Archives Web Site.
William Davidson; age 43; born in VA; married; husband of Nancy Jane Altizer; living at Bartley, WV;
tipple man for Pond Fork Poca; Consolidated Coal, Co; son of George F. and Matilda (Deskins)
Davidson; died on 4 May 1927 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from accidental injury;
caught in conveyor at mines; buried on 6 May 1927 at Hartwell, WV; informant, Nancy J. Davidson.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "The Davidson-Atlizer Family", Page 185,
written by Betty Davidson Campbell.
William Davidson; born in 1879; died in 1927; son of George F. and Catherine Deskins Davidson;
married Nancy Jane Altizer, daughter of Robert and Eliza L. Nelson Altizer, on 28 Aug 1904.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Davidson search, 18 Mar 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
William Davidson; son of George F. and Catherine Deskins Davidson; born abt
1879; died in 1927; married Nancy Jane Altizer, daughter of Robert and Eliza
A. Nelson Altizer, on 28 Aug 1904.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Thomas Carl and Grace Belle Davidson Dunford"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Loretta Dial, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176B;
Family #66/66.
Listed as Nancy J. Altizer; age 18; born in VA in 1882; single; in household of father, Robert F.
Altizer.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 205A;
Family #313/325.
Listed as Jane Davidson; age 28; born in VA; married once for 5 yrs; 3 children, all living;
in household of husband, William Davidson.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107A;
Family #336/337.
Listed as Nancy J. Davidson; age 35; born VA; married; in household of husband, William
Davidson.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartlett; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 75A,
Image 88 of 89; Family #4/4.
Listed as Nancy Davidson, age 50, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "The Davidson-Atlizer Family", Page 185,
written by Betty Davidson Campbell.
William Davidson; born in 1879; died in 1927; son of George F. and Catherine Deskins Davidson;
married Nancy Jane Altizer, daughter of Robert and Eliza L. (Nelson) Altizer, on 28 Aug 1904.
Nancy Jane Altizer; born in 1882; died on 2 Mar 1943; married second, Dewey Dunford.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16959; WV Archives Web Site.
Nancy Jane Dunford; age 61; born on 16 Dec 1888 (sic, 1882) in WV (sic, VA); married; wife of
Dewey Dunford; daughter of Robert and unknown Altizer; died on 2 Mar 1943 at Bartley, McDowell
Co, WV of cardiac failure, suspected carcinoma of ear; buried on 5 Mar 1943 in Iaeger Memorial,
Roderfield, WV; informant, Dewey Dunford, Bartley, WV.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Thomas Carl and Grace Belle Davidson Dunford"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Loretta Dial, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Family #336/337.
Listed as Harre Davidson; age 3 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William Davidson.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 322A; Image 19
of 22; Family #163/166.
Listed as Robert Dawson; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William P. Dawson.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Robert Edward Dawson Article, page 137.
Robert Edward Dawson, son of William and Mary Dawson, was born at Richlands
(VA) on 12 Jun 1872 (sic? 1877 per census). He married Laura Belle Rowe,
daughter of George W. and Sytha Davis Rowe. He died on 24 Oct 1951 and is
buried in the Rowe Cemetery on Rockridge.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
R.E. Dawson; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VAl single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
_____; married on 5 Mar 1903 at the home of G.W. Rowe; Laura Rowe; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of G.W. and Sytha.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A,
Family #190.
Listed as Robert E. Dawson, age 30, born in VA, married twice, last time for 7 years, farmer, head
of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A,
Family #89.
Listed as Robert E. Dawson, age 52, born in VA, timber man in coal mine, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14348; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert E. Dawson; age 78; born 12 Jun 1872 in VA; married; living at Rockridge, WV; son of Bill
and ______Dawson; died 24 Oct 1951 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from metastaric malignany;
probably cancer of lung; buried 27 Oct 1951 in Rowe Cemetery.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Robert Edward "Bob" Dawson; born 12 Jun 1872; died 24 Oct 1951; buried here.
8. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Holly Martin and Mary Belle
Dawson Smith"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Janette Davis, Rt 1, Box 300F, Mad Hghts, VA
24572.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Charles Walter Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Charles W. Harp, PO Box
56, Thorpe, WV 24888-9998.
12. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas Albert Reed"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Geneva Steele; HC-61;
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
Laura Belle Rowe; born on 31 Jan 1887; died on 11 Mar 1960; buried in Rowe Cemetery on
Rockridge; married Robert Dawson (died 24 Oct 1951; also buried in Rowe Cemetery).
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 250B,
Family #209.
Listed as Laura Rowe, age 13, born in Jan 1887, in WV, in household of father, George W. Rowe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
R.E. Dawson; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VAl single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV; son of _____;
married on 5 Mar 1903 at the home of G.W. Rowe; Laura Rowe; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of G.W. and Sytha.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A, Family #190.
Listed as Laura B. Dawson, age 23, born in WV, married for 7 years, 4 children, 4 living, in
household of husband, Robert E. Dawson.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Laura Dawson, age 43, born in WV, married, in household of husband, Robert E. Dawson.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Laura Belle Rowe Dawson; born 31 Jan 1887; died 11 Mar 1960; buried here.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Holly Martin and Mary Belle
Dawson Smith"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Janette Davis, Rt 1, Box 300F, Mad Hghts, VA
24572.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Charles Walter Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Charles W. Harp, PO Box
56, Thorpe, WV 24888-9998.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Thomas Albert Reed"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Geneva Steele; HC-61;
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Charlie W. Dawson, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13913; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Dawson; age 14 yrs, 5 mons, 16 days; born 1 May 1916 at Rockridge, WV; son of Bob and
Laura (Rowe) Dawson; died 17 Oct 1930 at Bradshaw, WV; from general summer direa (sp) flux
or dropsy; buried 19 Oct 1930 at Rockridge, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Charles W. "Charlie" Dawson; born 1 May 1916; died 17 Oct 1930; buried here.
4. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Mary Ellen Dale; daughter of John and Minerva Mullins Dale; raised by grandparents, Noah and Ellen
Cameron Dale of Cane Ridge in Sandy River District of McDowell Co, WV. Minerva died during the birth
of this child.
John Dale was a "wandering mountain man who could not settle in one place "so Mary Ellen grew up
with her grandparents.
2. Mcdowell Co, WV; Marriage Book #6; Page 11.
John Dale; age 33; born in Buchanan Co, VA; living at Avondale, WV; son of Richard and Mahaley; married on
8 Nov 1902 at Noah Muncey's; Minerva Mullins; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Noah and Mary.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 243B, Family #85.
Listed as Nerva J. Mullins, age 16, born in Jul 1883 in WV, in household of
father, Noah Mullins.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Mary Ellen Dale; daughter of John and Minerva Mullins Dale; raised by grandparents, Noah and Ellen
Cameron Dale of Cane Ridge in Sandy River District of McDowell Co, WV. Minerva died during the birth
of this child.
3. Mcdowell Co, WV; Marriage Book #6; Page 11.
John Dale; age 33; born in Buchanan Co, VA; living at Avondale, WV; son of Richard and Mahaley; married on
8 Nov 1902 at Noah Muncey's; Minerva Mullins; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Noah and Mary.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, James and
Ellen White Smith Addair article; submitted by Earl L. Addair, P.O. Box 82,
Avondale, WV, 24811.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Nannie Mullins; daughter of Noah and Mary Nora Mullins; married Levi Addair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 207; WV Archives, Web Site.
Levy Addair; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of James
and Laura; married on 9 Sep 1912 at English, WV; Nannie Mullins; age 22; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Noah and Mary.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4021; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Levi Addair; age 26; born in 1891 in Avondale, WV; farmer; married; living in Avondale, WV;
dependent wife and 2 children;medium height with stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; taken on 11 Mar 1920; Page
246B; Image 23 of 35; Family #235/239.
Listed as Levi Addair; age 35; born in WV; married; laborer for coal company; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 256A; Image
31 of 51; Family #267/271.
Listed as Levi Addair; age 39; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; E.D. 24-60; taken on 9 Apr 1940;
Page 1189B; Image 16 of 132; Household #122.
Listed as Levi Adair; age 48; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; no occupation listed; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1965); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Addair; age 84; born in May__ at Lex, WV; married; retired; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
Jimmy and Laura (Rowe) Addair; died on 24 Jun 1965 DOA Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co,
WV from probable heart attack; buried on 27 Jun 1965 in Mullins Cemetery, Avondale, WV;
informant, Etta Jones, Avondale.
(Mother reported in error. Levi was not born until after James Addair's marriage to his second
wife, Ellen White)
9. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Levi Addair
Social Security Number: 233-18-2819
Birth Date: 3 May 1884
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Death Date: Jun 1965"
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Green; 23 Feb 2017.
" Levi Addair Sr.
Birth May 1881
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jun 1963 (aged 82)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176633291"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of James "Jimmy" Addair (1861-1946) & Laura Belle Rowe-Addair (1870-1898)."Brother of Lucinda Addair (1883-1918), John G. Addair (1885-1956) & Benjamin Harrison Addair (1889-1977).
"Married to Nancy "Nannie" Mullins-Addair (1893-1967) on September 9, 1912 in English, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1912, Page 207, Application Date: September 6, 1912).
"Father of Sol "Wilson" Addair (1913-1952), James Franklin "Frank" Addair Sr. (1915-Deceased), Mary Etta "Ettie" Addair-Jones (1918-1980), Levi Addair Jr. (1918-Deceased), Margaret E. Addair-Dawson (1920-2012), Violet Eunice Addair-Helton (1925-1977), Wiburn Estel Addair (1926-1982), and Nora Belle Addair-Criss-Johnson (B. 1929).
"Levi Addair died at age 84 from an acute coronary occlusion (per WV Certificate of Death #65-008652 Dist #240 Serial #322, McDowell County, WV, 1965)."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 243B, Family #85.
Listed as Nancy Mullins, age 9, born in Aug 1890 in WV, in household of father, Noah Mullins.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Nannie Mullins; daughter of Noah and Mary Nora Mullins; married Levi Addair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 207; WV Archives, Web Site.
Levy Addair; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of James and
Laura; married on 9 Sep 1912 at English, WV; Nannie Mullins; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Noah and Mary.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; taken on 11 Mar 1920; Page
246B; Image 23 of 35; Family #235/239.
Listed as Nannie Addair; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Levi Addair.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 256A; Image
31 of 51; Family #267/271.
Listed as Nannie Addair; age 39; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Levi Addair.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; E.D. 24-60; taken on 9 Apr 1940;
Page 1189B; Image 16 of 132; Household #122.
Listed as Nannie Adair; age 46; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Levi Addair.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1967); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Nannie Addair; age 75; born in WV; married; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Noah and Mary
(Payne) Mullins; died on 10 Jul 1967 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from a heart
attack; buried on 14 Jul 1967 in Mullins Cemetery, Avondale, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Green; 23 Feb 2017.
"Nancy “Nannie” Mullins Addair
Birth 3 Aug 1893
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jul 1967 (aged 73)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176633311"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Noah Mullins (Deceased) & Mary Mullins (Deceased)."Married to Levi Addair (1881-1963) on September 9, 1912 in English, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1912, Page 207, Application Date: September 6, 1912).
"Mother of Sol "Wilson" Addair (1913-1952), James Franklin "Frank" Addair Sr. (1915-Deceased), Mary Etta "Ettie" Addair-Jones (1918-1980), Levi Addair Jr. (1918-Deceased), Margaret E. Addair-Dawson (1920-2012), Violet Eunice Addair-Helton (1925-1977), Wiburn Estel Addair (1926-1982), and Nora Belle Addair-Criss-Johnson (B. 1929)."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Johnnycake; taken on 11 Mar 1920; Page
246B; Image 23 of 35; Family #235/239.
Listed as Levi Addair, Jr; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Levi Addair.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Dexter Elliot Christian; born in 1902; died in 1945; buried in Harrison/Beavers Cemetery,
Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co, VA; son of James Davenport and Mary Elizabeth Harrison Christian;
married Mary Ellen Dale in Sep 1923.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Mary Ellen Dale; daughter of John and Minerva Mullins Dale; raised by grandparents, Noah and Ellen
Cameron Dale of Cane Ridge in Sandy River District of McDowell Co, WV. Minerva died during the birth
of this child. Mary Ellen Dale died on 11 Nov 1978; buried on Shortridge Mtn in McDowell Co, WV;
married Dexter Christian on 17 Sep 1923.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mary Ellen Dale Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Mary Ellen Dale; daughter of John and Minerva Mullins Dale; raised by grandparents, Noah and Ellen
Cameron Dale of Cane Ridge in Sandy River District of McDowell Co, WV. Minerva died during the birth
of this child. Mary Ellen Dale died on 11 Nov 1978; buried on Shortridge Mtn in McDowell Co, WV;
married Dexter Christian on 17 Sep 1923.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Dexter Elliot Christian; born in 1902; died in 1945; buried in Harrison/Beavers Cemetery,
Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co, VA; son of James Davenport and Mary Elizabeth Harrison Christian;
married Mary Ellen Dale in Sep 1923.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Mary Margaret C. Addair" article, page 156.
Mary Margaret Christian; born on 11 Apr 1929 at Freeburn, KY; married Howard S. Addair;
siblings: Daisy Lorene; Connie Jean, Crockett Joe, Alice Shirley and Farley MacArthur Christian.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Mary Margaret C. Addair" article, page 156.
Mary Margaret Christian; born on 11 Apr 1929 at Freeburn, KY; married Howard S. Addair;
siblings: Daisy Lorene; Connie Jean, Crockett Joe, Alice Shirley and Farley MacArthur Christian.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Mary Margaret C. Addair" article, page 156.
Mary Margaret Christian; born on 11 Apr 1929 at Freeburn, KY; married Howard S. Addair;
siblings: Daisy Lorene; Connie Jean, Crockett Joe, Alice Shirley and Farley MacArthur Christian.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 178, page 301B.
Listed as Samuel Christian, age 23, in household of father, Moses Christian.
2. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 146.
Moses Christian's will was probated in May 1855, Will Book 3, page 186.
Devises his property to unnamed wife, sons; Mastin, John, Thomas, Samuel,
and Alexander, daughters; Louisa Low and Shone.
3. "1854 Register of Tazewell County, (VA) Marriages", Tazewell Co, VA Genweb
Site"
Samuel Christian, age 26, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Moses and Mary
Christian, married on 27 Apr 1854 Isabelle Brewster, age 18, born in Tazewell
Co, VA, daughter of James and Rachel Brewster.
4. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Samuel Christian, son of Moses and Mary (_____) Christian, was born about
1828, in Tazewell Co, VA.
5. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Cedar Bluff P.O., taken
on 10/11 Aug 1860, page 192, Family #1322.
Listed as Samuel Christian, age 32, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, VO II, page 29.
Samuel Christian married Mary Vandyke on 29 Mar 1864 in Tazewell Co, VA.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Samuel Christian; married first, Isabel Brewster; second, Mary (_______); son of Moses and
Polly Beavers Christian.
8. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Samuel Christian, age 53, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
9.1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 31 Aug 1870, Page 299A, Family #553.
Listed as Samuel Christian, age 42, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
10. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1864, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Samuel Christian, age 36 yr, 5 mon, 11 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, son of Moses and Mary
Christian, married on 29 Mar 1864 Mary Vandyke, age 35, yr, 26 days, born in Patrick Co, VA, widowed,
daughter of Wilkerson (sic, Wilson) and Rutha Patrick. Married by Thomas S. Christian.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Wetsren District, taken on 24 Sep 1850, Page 302B, Family #1196.
Listed as Mary Patrick, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Wilson Patrick.
2. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1857, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Joseph Vandyke, age 26, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charles and Elizabeth Vandyke, married on
5 Nov 1857 Mary Patrick, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of Wilson and Polly (sic, Ruth) Patrick.
Married by William P. Linkous.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, VO II, page 29.
Samuel Christian married Mary Vandyke on 29 Mar 1864 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Samuel Christian; married first, Isabel Brewster; second, Mary (_______); son of Moses and
Polly Beavers Christian.
5. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Mary Christian, age 42, born in VA, in household of husband, Samuel Christian.
6.1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 31 Aug 1870, Page 299A, Family #553.
Listed as Mary Christian, age 33, born in VA, in household of husband, Samuel Christian.
7. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1864, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Samuel Christian, age 36 yr, 5 mon, 11 days, born in Tazewell Co, VA, divorced, son of Moses and Mary
Christian, married on 29 Mar 1864 Mary Vandyke, age 35, yr, 26 days, born in Patrick Co, VA, widowed,
daughter of Wilkerson (sic, Wilson) and Rutha Patrick. Married by Thomas S. Christian.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Joseph E. Christian, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
2.1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 31 Aug 1870, Page 299B, Family #553.
Listed as Joseph E Christian, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Moses W. Christian, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
2.1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 31 Aug 1870, Page 299B, Family #553.
Listed as Moses W. Christian, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Henry Christian, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 3 Jun 1880, Page 278B, Family #62.
Listed as Reece D. Christian, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Dexter Elliot Christian; born in 1902; died in 1945; buried in Harrison/Beavers Cemetery,
Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co, VA; son of James Davenport and Mary Elizabeth Harrison Christian;
married Mary Ellen Dale in Sep 1923.
James D. Christian; born about 1875; died in 1921 of heart attack.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Page 278B.
Listed as James H. Christian, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Christian.
Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Harrison
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 782.
Big Creek District, page 016.
Listed as Elizabeth Harrison, age 3, in household of father, Thomas Harrsion.
2. "Selected Heirs from Will Book #11", Tazewell Co, VA GenWeb Site.
Page 400. Martha Ann (Beavers) Harrison.
Lists husband, Thomas Harrison, age 75, in Tazewell Co, VA.
Lists children, ages and place of residence; Elizabeth Harrison Mullins, age
53, Woodman, KY.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 155, Mary E.
Harrison Christian Mullins article, submitted by Alice S. Addair, P.O. Box
82, Avondale, WV 24811.
Married James Christian in early 1890's. Children were Tom, Arthur, Martha,
Dexter, Joe Ed, Violet, Raleigh, Ollie, and Brookie.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dexter E.Christian"
article, page 156, submitted by daughter, Alice S. Addair.
Dexter Elliot Christian; born in 1902; died in 1945; buried in Harrison/Beavers Cemetery,
Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co, VA; son of James Davenport and Mary Elizabeth Harrison Christian;
married Mary Ellen Dale in Sep 1923.
Mary Elizabeth Harrison; born on 13 Mar 1877 at Sawyerville (could this be Saltville?) VA; married
James Davenport Christian in 1892.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; vol #__(1922); Page 4; WV Archives Web Site.
A.L. Mullins; age 55; born in Martin Co, KY; widowed; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of Allen and
Ruth; married on 22 Feb 1922 at Avondale, WV; M.E. Christian; age 45; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Thomas H. and _____.
James Monteville Evans aka Addair
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252A, Family #234.
Listed as Mont Adair, age 17, born in Oct 1883 in WV, in household of father, Thomas Adair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
Montville Addair; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Thomas and Eveline; married on 3 Nov 1904 at W.M. Coleman's house; Clara Coleman; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Sarah.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, Belvia Roxie
Addair article; submitted by Alice S. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV
24811.
Mont was the son of Evelyn Rowe and (_______) Evans. He took the Addair
name after his mother married Thomas Addair. Mont married Clara Coleman.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1920, Page 93B,
Family #256.
Listed as Mont Addair, age 27, born in WV, married 5 years, farmer, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3169; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Montiville Addair; age 35; born on 17 Nov 1882; living at Avondale, WV; farmer; nearest
relative; Clara Jane Addair, Avondale, WV; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 167; WV Archives Web Site.
Mont Addair; age 40; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Lex, WV; son of
Thomas and Eveline; married on 26 Dec 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Carlie Stacy; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Suell and Cordelia.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 254B,
Family #233.
Listed as Mont Addair, age 66, born in WV, married at 21, farmer, head of household.
8. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Montville Addair
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1884
Birth Place: Iaeger, West Virginia
Father: Thomas Addair
Mother: Evelen Rowe
SSN: 235164297
Notes: Jul 1937: Name listed as MONTVILLE ADDAIR"
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11044; WV Archives Web Site.
Mont V. Addair; age 59 yrs, 4 mons, 16 days; born on 17 Nov 1884 at Lex, WV; farmer; marriied;
husband of Carlie Addair; son of Tommie and Eveline (Rowe) Addair; died on 3 Apr 1944 at Lex,
McDowell Co, WV from heart failure; buried on 5 Apr 1944 in Short Ridge Cemetery; informant,
Carlie Addair.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 30 Sep 2017.
" Montiville Addair
Birth 17 Nov 1884
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Apr 1944 (aged 59)
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183857059"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244B, Family #103.
Listed as Clara J. Coleman, age 14, born in Jul 1885 in WV, in household of father, William Coleman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
Montville Addair; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Thomas and Eveline; married on 3 Nov 1904 at W.M. Coleman's house; Clara Coleman; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Sarah.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1920, Page 93B, Family #256.
Listed as Clara Addair, age 24, born in WV, married 5 years, 2 children, both living, in household of
husband, Monteville E. Adair.
4. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Benjamin Harrison Addair" article, page 89.
Monteville E. Addair; married Clara Jane Coleman.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Benjamin Harrison Addair" article, page 89.
Betty Addair; daughter of Monteville E. and Clara Jane Coleman Addair.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page 1; Line 10; WV Archives Web Site.
L.W. Addair; born on 29 Jun 1904 at Avondale, WV; parents, James and Ellen Addair; reported by
Ellen Addair, mother.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Wallace Addair; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
James and Ellen; married on 3 may 1923 at Avondale, WV; Belva Roxie Addair; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Mont and ____.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Iaeger, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165B,
Family #70..
Listed as Wallace L. Adair, age 25, born in WV, married at 19, railroad worker, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Lee Wallace Addair; born on 29 Jun 1904; died on 23 Jul 1989; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, James and
Ellen White Smith Addair article; submitted by Earl L. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; ""Berlin Vincent and Helen M. Spears"; Article, Page 243; submitted by Alice
Addair, PO Box 82, Avondale, WV 24811.
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Lee Wallace Addair
Birth 29 Jun 1904
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Jul 1989 (aged 85)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939095 "
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1920, Page 93B, Family #256.
Listed as Belle R. Addair, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Monteville E. Adair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Wallace Addair; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
James and Ellen; married on 3 may 1923 at Avondale, WV; Belva Roxie Addair; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Mont and ____.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Iaeger, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165B,
Family #70..
Listed as Roxie Adair, age 23, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Lee Wallace
Adair.
4. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Benjamin Harrison Addair" article, page 89.
Belva Roxie Addair; daughter of Monteville E. and Clara Jane Coleman Addair.
5. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Belva Roxie Addair; born on 24 Aug 1905; died on 5 Aug 1984; buried here.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; ""Berlin Vincent and Helen M. Spears"; Article, Page 243; submitted by Alice
Addair, PO Box 82, Avondale, WV 24811.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Rob Minteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Belvia Roxie Addair
Birth 24 Aug 1905
Death 5 Aug 1984 (aged 78)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938916"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
George and Evelyn Deskins Article, page 139.
Evelyn Victoria Adair, daughter of Thomas and Evelyn Rowe Adair, married
George Smith Deskins, son of Alexander and Lucy Privett Deskins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol # 1(1884); Page 113; Line 1; Wv Archives Web Site.
Thomas Adair; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Moses
and Susan; married on 7 Jan 1874; Evelyn Rowe; age 19; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living in
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jacob and _____.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252A, Family #234.
Not listed with husband Thomas Adair. Youngest child was born in Oct 1897.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 234, Jacob H. and
Tabitha Rowe article, submitted by Heather Rowe and Geneva Steele, H.C. 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com
Victoria Eveline Rowe, born on 24 Jul 1867, married Thomas Addair, Sr.