1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 20, Family #124
Listed as Thomas Odar, age 6, in household of father, Moses Odar.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26/27/28 Jun 1880, Page 327A,
Family #6.
Listed as Thomas Adair, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Adair.
3. 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 _____.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252A, Family #234.
Listed as Thomas Adair, age 37, widowed, born in Apr 1862 in VA, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Addair; age 33; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Moses and Susie; married on 4 Mar 1902 in McDowell Co, WV; Bettie Riffe; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Alex and Margaret.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 93A, Family #249.
Listed as Thomas Addair, age 45, born in VA, married, farmer, head of household.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Avondale, taken on 4 Mar 1920, Page 244B,
Family #199.
Listed as Thomas Addair, age 40 (sic), born in WV, coal miner, head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9588; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Addair, Sr; age 82; born on 16 Apr 1865 in Buchanan Co, VA; married; husband of Betty
Addair; farmer; son of Mose and Susie (Mullins) Addair; died on 17 Jul 1946 at Avondale, WV
from arterio scherosis; buried on __Jul 1946 in Short Ridge Cemetery, Garland, WV; informant,
John H. Addair, Avondale, WV.
9. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
Thomas Adair; born on 30 Apr 1865; died on 17 Jun 1946; buried here.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 152, Henry Addair article.
Thomas Marshall Addair was son of Moses and Susie Florence Addair; married
first Evelyn Rowe; after her death, Betty May Riffe.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 153, Moses and
Susannah Mullins Addair article; submitted by Alice S. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
Born 30 Apr 1865; died 17 Jul 1946; married second Betty May Riffe, born 18 Sep 1891.
12. "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 Salurs Deskins.
13. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Debbie Rowe Clarkston; 3 May 2010; maintained by Della
Lilly.
" Thomas Adair
Birth 30 Apr 1865
Death 17 Jul 1946 (aged 81)
Burial
Shortridge Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 51967802"Additional Information Posted:
"Thomas was the husband of Evelyn Rowe.
Their children was Noah Adair."Thomas was the son of Moses Adair and Susanna Susie Mullins."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 152, Henry Addair
article.
Thomas Marshall Addair was son of Moses and Susie Florence Addair; married
first Evelyn Rowe; after her death, Betty May Riffe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 153, Moses and
Susannah Mullins Addair article; submitted by Alice S. Addair, P.O. Box 82,
Avondale, WV, 24811.
Born 30 Apr 1865; died 17 Jul 1946; married second, Betty May Riffe, born 18
Sep 1891(sic, 1881).
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Addair; age 33; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Moses and Susie; married on 4 Mar 1902 in McDowell Co, WV; Bettie Riffe; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Alex and Margaret.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 93A, Family #249.
Listed as Bettie Addair, age 29, born in VA, married 8 years, 4 children, all living, in household of
husband, Thomas M. Adair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Avondale, taken on 4 Mar 1920, Page 244B,
Family #199.
Listed as Bettie Addair, age 37, born in TN, in household of husband, Thomas M. Adair.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Rob Minteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Betty Riffe Addair
Birth 18 Sep 1881
Death 20 Jan 1978 (aged 96)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938925"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 93A, Family #249.
Listed as Bessie M. Addair, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Adair.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Avondale, taken on 4 Mar 1920, Page 244B,
Family #199.
Listed as Bessie Addair, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Adair.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 254A, Family #231.
Listed as Bessie Adair, age 23, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Adair.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Rob Minteer57; 2 Jan 2013
" Bessie Addair
Birth 23 Jan 1907
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 2000 (aged 93)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938923"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Lula Ethel Addair
Birth 13 Mar 1912
Death 17 Feb 1918 (aged 5)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939110"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 93A, Family #249.
Listed as Margaret Addair, age 54, born in VA, widow, , in household of son-in-law, Thomas M. Adair.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Baker" article,
Page 161, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose, daughter.
William Joseph Baker; born on 11 Mar 1905 (Buchanan Co, VA); died on 3 Nov 1983 in Watuaga
Hospital, Boone, NC; buried in Old Jefferson Cemetery, West Jefferson, NC; son of John Andrew and
Mary Elizabeth Lester Baker; married Mary Ellen Baker, daughter of James D. and Martha Moore
Stacy, on 16 Jan 1924 at Blackey, Buchanan Co, VA.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Bradshaw, taken on 6 May 1910, Page 75A,
Family #166.
Listed as William J. Baker, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, John A. Baker.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 138A; Family 57/166.
Listed as Joe Baker, age 16, born in VA; in household of father, John A. Baker.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Baker" article,
Page 161, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose, daughter.
William Joseph Baker; born on 11 Mar 1905 (Buchanan Co, VA); died on 3 Nov 1983 in Watuaga Hospital,
Boone, NC; buried in Old Jefferson Cemetery, West Jefferson, NC; son of John Andrew and Mary Elizabeth
Lester Baker; married Mary Ellen Baker, daughter of James D. and Martha Moore Stacy, on 16 Jan 1924 at
Blackey, Buchanan Co, VA.
Mary Ellen Stacy; born on 1 Mar 1907; died on 22 Dec 1957 in Elkton, Cecil Co, MD; buried in small
cemetery at Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society, 1999,
page 163, "Cloia Ellen Baker " article, submitted by sister, Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Cloia Ellen Baker; born on 11 Jun 1926 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV; died on 25 Sep 1983 at West
Jefferson, Ashe Co, NC; buried in Ashelawn Memorial Cemetery; married Mose Hicks, son of Bud and Cora
Hicks, divorced in 1956; married second, Carl Osborne, son of Arthur and Maggie Osborne, on 24 Sep 1955.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society, 1999,
page 161, "Berchie Marie Baker " article, submitted by sister, Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Berchie Marie Baker; born on 16 Apr 1929; died on 26 Jan 1953; married Raymond Noah Hicks on 1 Jul 1944
at Caretta, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society, 1999,
page 162, "James Robert Baker" article, submitted by sister, Stella Mae Baker Rose.
James Robert Baker; born on 8 Jun 1934; died abt 1990; son of William Joseph and Mary Ellen Stacy Baker.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999", McDowell Co, Historical Society, 1999,
page 163, "William Harman Baker " article, submitted by sister, Stella Mae Baker Rose.
William Harman Baker; born on 22 Jun 1936 at Caretta, WV; died on 2 Mar 1979 in Hamilton Co, OH.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Preston Baker" article,
Page 160, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Sarah Ann Baker; married Benjamin Newton Horn.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 239B, Family #203.
Listed as Benjamin H. Horn, age 28, born in Mar 1872 in VA, married 8 years, farmer, head of
household.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. "Home Page of Gwen Boyer-Bjorkman",
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8056/eligahbaker.html
Sarah Ann Baker was born on 9 Dec 1876.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Preston Baker" article,
Page 160, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Sarah Ann Baker; married Benjamin Newton Horn.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken 18 Jun 1880, Page 361B, Family #183.
Listed as Sarah A. Baker, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, William P. Baker.
4. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 239B, Family #203.
Listed as Sarah A. Horn, age 23, born in Dec 1876 in VA, married 8 years, 5 children, 4 living, in
household of husband, Benjamin N. Horn.
5. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 239B, Family #203.
Listed as Patty J. Horn, age 7, born in Mar 1893 in VA, in household of father, Benjamin N. Horn.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 239B, Family #203.
Listed as Mary E. Horn, age 1, born in Mar 1899 in VA, in household of father, Benjamin N. Horn.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "John Elijah Baker" article,
Page 160, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Andrew Baker; married second, Millie Daughtery, daughter of F.M. and Rhoda Daughtery.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "John Elijah Baker" article,
Page 160, submitted by Stella Mae Baker Rose.
Andrew Baker; married second, Millie Daughtery, daughter of F.M. and Rhoda Daughtery.
1. 1870 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Black Lick Township; Rural Retreat P.O.; taken on 27 Jun 1870;
Page 395B; Family #284/282.
Listed as Henry Williams; age 11 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Henry A. Williams.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 263B; Family #150/157.
Listed as Henry Stewart Williams; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Henry A. Williams.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Beavers Serach, 12 Jan 2003, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Nancy Jane Beavers; born on 15 Sep 1880 in McDowell Co, WV; married Henry Stuart
Williams in 1896 in McDowell Co, WV.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 70.
H.S. Williams, age 26, married Nancy Beavers, age 16, on 9 Jul 1896 in McDowell Co, WV.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 81A;
Family #151.
Listed as Stewart Williams; age 29; born in VA in Jun 1870; married 4 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
6. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 177B;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Steward Williams; age 40; born in VA; married once for 13 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Steward Williams; age 48; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Stewart Williams; age 54; born in VA; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 010881; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Henry Stewart Williams; age 78; born in Wythe Co, VA; married; retired timberman;
SS # 236-16-2555; living at War, WV; son of Henry Williams and unknown mother; died 19 Jul
1959 at War, WV from cerebral vascular accident due to arterosclerosis; buried 22 Jul 1959 at
Iaeger memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Will Williams, War, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 5 May 2010.
Henry Stewart Williams; born in 1881; died 19 Jul 1959; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Daniel Beavers Serach, 12 Jan 2003, submitted by
Joyce Barnett, rjbarnett@netscope.net.
Nancy Jane Beavers; born on 15 Sep 1880 in McDowell Co, WV; married Henry Stuart
Williams in 1896 in McDowell Co, WV.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 70.
H.S. Williams, age 26, married Nancy Beavers, age 16, on 9 Jul 1896 in McDowell Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 81A; Family #151.
Listed as Mary (sic, Nancy) J. Williams; age 18; born in WV in Sep 1881; married 4 yrs; 2 children;
both living; in household of husband, Henry S. Williams.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 177B;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Nancy J. Williams; age 28; born in WV; married once for 13 yrs; 6 children, 4 living;
in household of husband, Henry S. Williams.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Nancy Williams; age 39; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Henry S. Williams.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Jane Williams; age 48; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Henry S. Williams.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 018057; WV Archives Website.
Nancy Jane Williams; age 86; bor 15 Sep 1879 in Tazewell Co, VA; widow; living at War, WV;
daughter of John and Ellen (Christian) Beavers; died 13 Dec 1965 at War, WV; due to acute coronary
thrombosis; buried 15 Dec 1965 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Luther
Williams, War, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 81A; Family #151.
Listed as Hugh C. Williams; age 8 mons; born in WV in Sep 1899; in household of father, Henry S.
Williams.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 177B;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Roscoe Williams; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Robert Williams; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 177B;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Goldie Williams; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Goldie Williams; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 177B;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Walter Williams; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Vivian Williams; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Vivian Williams; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #18570; WV Archives Web Site.
Vivian Williams; male; age 27 yrs, 0 mons, 18 days; born on 28 Nov 1909 at Yukon, McDowell Co,
WV; single; truck driver for Mr. Gates; living on Pine Ridge, War, WV; son of Henry Steward and Nancy
Janes Beavers Williams; died on 16 Dec 1936 at War, McDowell Co, WV of TB; buried on 18 Dec
1936 at Lomax, WV; informant, Goldie Culbertson.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348..
Listed as Arthur Williams; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Arthur Williams; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Arthur Williams; born on 22 Aug 1912; died in 26 Feb 1998; last residence, War, McDowell Co, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Bessie Williams; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Bessie Williams; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 39A;
Family #337/348.
Listed as Virgil Williams; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Virgil Williams; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 011014; WV Archives Website.
Virgil Williams; age 55; born 7 Jan 1917 in WV; never married; coal miner; living at Excelsior, WV;
son of Stuart and Nancy Jane (Beavers) Williams; died 11 Jul 1972; DOA Doctors Memorial Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to acute myocardial infarction with arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 14 Jul 1972
in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 92B;
Family #102/104.
Listed as Orville Williams; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Henry S. Williams.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, Page 175A, Family #5.
Listed as Hugh Cyphers, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Cyphers.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 1 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, page73A, Family #3.
Listed as Henry Cypers, age 14, born in Apr 1886 in VA, in household of father, Augustus N.? Cypers.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Hugh Cypers; married Mary Atwell.
4. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Register; Book #____(1901); Page 64; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Hugh Cyphers; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son
of Gus and Elizabeth; married on 29 Aug 1901; Mary E. Atwell; age 17; born and living in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Marshall and Anne.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1910, page 93B,
Family #259.
Listed as Hugh Cyphers, age 30, born in VA, married 8 years, laborer, head of household.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Ermine R. and Clelia Cyphers" article,
page 130, submitted by Norma Bourne, 84 Howell Drive, Dublin, VA 24084.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW I; Draft Registration Card #376; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Joseph Hugh Cyphers; age 40; born on 19 Jan 1878; living at Avondale, McDowell Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Mary Elizabeth Cyphers, Avondale, WV; medium height and build; brown eyes and
light hair; right arm gone.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Rd; taken on 16 Apr 1930;
Page 263A; Family #391/395.
Listed as Hugh Cyphers; age 52; born in VA; married at 21; tipple boss in coal mine; head of
household.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angela Stallard; 4 Jul 2011.
" Joseph Hugh Cyphers
Birth 19 Jan 1878
Death 10 Jul 1932 (aged 54)
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 72711315"Additional Information Posted:
"Joseph Hugh Cyphers, son of Gus Cyphers and Elizabeth ( ) Cyphers, married Mary E. (Atwell) Cyphers, daughter of Marshall M. Atwell and Anna (Short) Atwell, on 29 August 1901 in McDowell County, West Virginia. They had the following children: Stella M., Betty, Anna, Ruth A., Gladys, Eddie, Debby L., Ermine Roy, Brooks, Ruby, and Connie"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244A, Family #92.
Listed as Mary E. Atwell, age 15, born in Jun 1884 in WV, in household of father, Marshall Atwell.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Hugh Cypers; married Mary Atwell.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Register; Book #____(1901); Page 64; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Hugh Cyphers; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son
of Gus and Elizabeth; married on 29 Aug 1901; Mary E. Atwell; age 17; born and living in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Marshall and Anne.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1910, page 93B,
Family #259.
Listed as Mary Cyphers, age 25, born in WV, married 8 years, 5 children, 4 living, in household of
husband, Hugh Cyphers.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Ermine R. and Clelia Cyphers" article,
page 130, submitted by Norma Bourne, 84 Howell Drive, Dublin, VA 24084.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Rd; taken on 16 Apr 1930;
Page 263A; Family #391/395.
Listed as Mary Cyphers; age 48; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Joseph H.
Cyphers.
7, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #75.
Listed as Mary Cyphers; age 65; born in WV; widow; head of household.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angela Stallard; 4 Jul 2011.
" Mary E Atwell Cyphers
Birth 17 Jun 1884
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Aug 1966 (aged 82)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 72711410 "
1, FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angela Stallard; 4 Jul 2011.
" Ruth A Cyphers
Birth 1907
Death 1907 (aged less–than 1 year)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 72711477"Additional Information Posted:
"Ruth was the daughter of Joseph Hugh Cyphers and Mary E. (Atwell) Cyphers."
1, FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angela Stallard; 4 Jul 2011.
" Eddie Cyphers
Birth 1908
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1909 (aged 0–1)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 72711524"Additional Information Posted:
"Eddie Cyphers was the son of Joseph Hugh Cyphers and Mary E. (Atwell) Cyphers."
1, FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angela Stallard; 4 Jul 2011.
" Debby L Cyphers
Birth 1910
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1910 (aged less–than 1 year)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 72711583"Additional Information Posted:
"Debby L. Cyphers was the daughter of Joseph Hugh Cyphers and Mary E. (Atwell) Cyphers."
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Annie Cyphers; married Robert Dewey Beavers.
Robert Dewey Beavers; born abt 1904; son of James Robert and Rosie M. McCoy Beavers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 306; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Beavers; age 31; Born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
James R. and Rose; married on 18 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Birtha Dawson; age 25; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Louis and Laura.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #65'014794; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Robert D. Beavers; age 62; born 3 Mar 1903 in VA; widowed; miner; SS #232-12-6725; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of James and Rose (McCoy) Beavers; died 11 Sep 1965 in the Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from acute pulmonary edma; buried 13 Sep 1965 in Atwell
Cemetery, Atwell, WV; informant, Lawrence Beavers, Jolo, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 May 1910, page 93B,
Family #259.
Listed as Annie Cyphers, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Hugh Cyphers.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Annie Cyphers; married Robert Dewey Beavers.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #10123; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Anne Beavers; age 24, estimated; born in ?1905 at English, WV; married; wife of Robert
Beavers; living at Lex, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Hugh and Mary (Atwell) Cyphers; died on
1 Jul 1929 in Gace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from typhoid fever; buried on 3 Jul 1929 at
Lex, WV; Robert Beavers, Lex, WV; informant.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as James Beavers, age 4, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Annie Cyphers; married Robert Dewey Beavers.
Robert Dewey Beavers; born abt 1904; son of James Robert and Rosie M. McCoy Beavers.
James Robert Beavers; born in 1880's; lived on Middle Creek near Richlands, VA.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", "Lawrence Dewey Beavers article, Vol II, page 167.
Annie Cyphers; married Robert Dewey Beavers.
Robert Dewey Beavers; born abt 1904; son of James Robert and Rosie M. McCoy Beavers.
James Robert Beavers; born in 1880's; lived on Middle Creek near Richlands, VA.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15993; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Rose Beavers; age 63; born 17 Dec 1882 in McDowell Co, WV; widow of James Beavers; age
68; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Frank and Mary (Barnett) McCay (sic, McCoy); died 25 Jul
1946 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to hypertension; arteriosclerotic heart and renal disease;
buried 28 Jul 1946 in Atwell Cemetery, Lex, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Gladwell; 20 Nov 2016.
" Rose McCay (sic, McCoy) Beavers
Birth 17 Dec 1882
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Jul 1946 (aged 63)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 172995934"Additional Information Posted:
"Rose was the daughter of Frank and Mary Barnett McCay (sic, McCoy). She was the widow of James Beavers."
1. E-mail Message, 11 Jan 2003, Franky Perry, flap@aptalaska.net.
Enoch Green; born in 1812 in Patrick Co, VA; died abt 1885 in Lawrence Co, KY; son of William
and Judith Ann Gordon Green; brother of Giles Green; married Margaret Elizabeth Chandler, daughter
of Thomas and Amasa Jane (a Cherokee Indian) Chandler, on 17 Apr 1831 in Cabell Co, WV.
Amasa's sister, Catherine Chandler, married Giles Green, Enoch's brother.
1. E-mail Message, 11 Jan 2003, Franky Perry, flap@aptalaska.net.
Enoch Green; born in 1812 in Patrick Co, VA; died abt 1885 in Lawrence Co, KY; son of William
and Judith Ann Gordon Green; brother of Giles Green; married Margaret Elizabeth Chandler, daughter
of Thomas and Amasa Jane (a Cherokee Indian) Chandler, on 17 Apr 1831 in Cabell Co, WV.
Amasa's sister, Catherine Chandler, married Giles Green, Enoch's brother.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Thomas Chandler Search, 26 Mar 2003, submitted by Rachelle Kinkeard,
rkinkead@ameritech.net.
Thomas Chandler; born abt 1762 in NC; died on 4 Sep 1845 in Wayne Co, VA (WV); married
Amash Jane (________) born in 1763 in NC.
Daughter, Catherine Chandler; born on 18 Jun 1800 in VA.