1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 14 Sep 1850, Page
292A, Family #1044.
Listed as Lewis Riffe, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Elijah
Riffe.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY. Malinda Robinson; born in Jan 1820.
Son, Lewis Riffe; born in 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Wyrena Gibson,
daughter of George and Sarah (________) Gibson.
3. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179A,
Family #77.
Listed as Lewis Rife, age 22, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
Wife, Wyrinda Rife, age 28, born in VA, is also listed here.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elijah Riffe Search 29 Jul 2002, submitted by
Unknown.
Elijah Riffe: born in 1817 in Cabell Co, WV; died in 1875; son of Gabriel
and Elizabeth Muncey Riffe; married Matilda (sic, Malinda) Robinson on 30 Apr
1841 in Pike Co, KY. Malinda Robinson; born in Jan 1820.
Son, Lewis Riffe; born in 1846 in Tazewell Co, VA; married Wyrena Gibson,
daughter of George and Sarah (________) Gibson.
2. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179A,
Family #77.
Listed as Wyrinda Rife, age 28, born in VA, in household of husband, Lewis Riffe.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 14 Jun 1880, Page 340B, Family #147.
Listed as Wyrina Rife, age 35, born in VA, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy PO, taken on 3 Sep 1870, Page 179B, Family #85.
Listed as George R. Riffe, age 11 months, born in VA, in household of father, Gordon W. Riffe.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
George Riffe, age 20, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Delcena married on
16 Feb 1888 Waity Riffe, age 19, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Lewis and Wyrena.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 14 Jun 1880, Page 340B, Family #148.
Listed as George Rife, age 10, born in VA, in household of mother, Dulcena (_________) Riffe.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
George Riffe, age 20, born in Buchanan Co, VA, son of Gordon and Delcena married on
16 Feb 1888 Waity Riffe, age 19, born in Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Lewis and Wyrena.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 14 Jun 1880, Page 340B, Family #147.
Listed as Waity Rife, age 10, born in VA, in household of mother, Wyrena Gibson Riffe.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
Witcher Bailey, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Harvey and Nancy, married on
23 Feb 1888 Jenetta Cline, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Joseph and Eda.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Witcher Cline Search, 21 Mar 2003, submitted by slassen@infoave.net.
Witcher Bailey; born abt 1862; son of Harvey and Nancy Cline Bailey; married Janetta
"Nettie" Cline on 23 Feb 1888 in McDowell Co, WV; no children.
3. 1900 Census; MCdowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #461.
Listed as Witcher Bailey; age 28; born in VA in Jan 1862; married 12 years; farmer; head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 100A;
Family #104.
Listed as Witcher Bailey; age 48; born in WV; married twice, last time for 21 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
Witcher Bailey, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Harvey and Nancy, married on
23 Feb 1888 Jenetta Cline, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Joseph and Eda.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, page 310D.
Listed as Geneta Cline, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph Cline.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Witcher Cline Search, 21 Mar 2003, submitted by slassen@infoave.net.
Witcher Bailey; born abt 1862; son of Harvey and Nancy Cline Bailey; married Janetta
"Nettie" Cline on 23 Feb 1888 in McDowell Co, WV; no children.
4. 1900 Census; MCdowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #461.
Listed as Jenetta Bailey; age 36; born in VA in Nov 1864; married 12 years; no children; in household
of husband, Witcher Bailey.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 100A;
Family #104.
Listed as Lettie Bailey; age 39; born in WV; married once for 21 yrs; in household of husband,
Witcher Bailey.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 12 Sep 1850, Page 291, Family 1027.
Listed as Joseph Cline, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Peter Cline.
2. 1860 Census, Logan Co, WV, taken on 24 Jul 1860, Page 284, Family #546.
Listed as Joseph Cline, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Peter Cline.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
Witcher Bailey, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Harvey and Nancy, married on
23 Feb 1888 Jenetta Cline, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Joseph and Eda.
4. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, page 310D.
Listed as Joseph Cline, age 38, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
5. 1900 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #460.
Listed as Joseph Cline; age 58; born in WV in Nov 1842; married 30 years; farmer; head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 221B;
Family #174/175.
Listed as Joseph Cline; age 68; born in WV; widowed; "own income"; head of household.
7. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Cline; age 73; born in 1846 in Mingo Co, WV; widowed; retired farmer; son of Peter and Edith
Cline; died on 25 Apr 1919 at War Eagle; Mingo Co, WV from acute gastritis; buried on 27 Apr 1919
at Mohawk, WV; informant, Henderson Cline (son), Mohawk, WV.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, James Cline.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 117.
Witcher Bailey, age 26, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Harvey and Nancy, married on
23 Feb 1888 Jenetta Cline, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Joseph and Eda.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, page 310D.
Listed as Eda Cline, age 29, born in WV, in household of husband, Joseph Cline.
4. 1900 Census; MCdowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #460.
Listed as Eda Cline; age 54; born in WV in Nov 1845; married 30 years; 8 children, 7 living; in
household of husband, Joseph Cline.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, page 310D.
Listed as Manda Cline, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph Cline.
1. 1900 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #460.
Listed as Anse Cline; age 8; born in WV in Nov 1891; in household of father, Joseph Cline.
1. 1900 Census; MCdowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on10 Jul 1900; Page 264B; Family #460.
Listed as Dennis Cline; age 7; born in WV in Apr 1893; in household of father, Joseph Cline.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Able Massey, age 25, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of C.L. and E.P. Moore,
married on 18 Apr 1888 Emily Shrader, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV,
daughter of John W. and Martha Shrader.
2. 1880 Census, Summers Co, WV, Jumping Branch District, page 195C.
Listed as Abel Massey, age 18, born in VA, in household of mother, Elizabeth P. Massey.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 800.
Big Creek Township, page 018.
Listed as Emarine Shrader, age 12, in household of father, John W. Shrader.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Able Massey, age 25, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of C.L. and E.P. Moore,
married on 18 Apr 1888 Emily Shrader, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV,
daughter of John W. and Martha Shrader.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
Able Massey, age 25, born in Floyd Co, KY, son of C.L. and E.(Eliazbeth)P. (Massey) Moore,
married on 18 Apr 1888 Emily Shrader, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV,
daughter of John W. and Martha Shrader.
(Apparently Able's mother, remarried to C. L. Moore between 1880 and 1888)
2. 1880 Census, Summers Co, WV, Jumping Branch District, page 195C.
Listed as Elizabeth Massey, age 56, born in VA, widow, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Summers Co, WV, Jumping Branch District, page 195C.
Listed as Rebecca Massey, age 24, born in VA, in household of mother, Elizabeth P. Massey.
1. 1880 Census, Summers Co, WV, Jumping Branch District, page 195C.
Listed as John Massey, age 20, born in VA, in household of mother, Elizabeth P. Massey.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 184, Rebecca Jane
Day article, submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road, Astabula, OH.
Rebecca Jane Day married Ellic (sic Alex) Underwood. They had three55
daughters: Vesta Louise, Rosie and Ginny and three sons: Daniel, Isaac and Peter.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 250, Isaac
Underwood article, submitted by Elmer Underwood, P.O. Box 306, Con-Can, TX 78838.
Isaac married first Elva Keen; second Effie Hicks; third Lou Emma Dawson.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76A, Family #58/58.
Listed as Isaac N. Underwood, age 1, born in Jun 1899, in WV, in household of father, Alexander
Underwood.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #187.
Listed as Isaac N. Underwood, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, James A. Underwood.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #319; 24 Aug 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 21; born 29 Jun 1897 in Peapatch, VA; living at War, WV; employed by
Warrior Coal Co, War, WV; nearest relative, Elva Underwood, War, WV; tall with slender build;
gray eyes and Black hair.
6. 1920 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines) Precinct; taken on 27 Jan
1920; Page 66A; Family #400.
Listed as Isaac Underwood; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Underwood.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; miner; living at War, WV; martial status left
blank; son of Alex and Becca Jane; married on 9 Jun 1924 at War, WV; Millie Smith; age 37; born in
Campbell Co, VA; martial status left blank; daughter of James and Lizzie. (Millie was probably
married before)
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; E.D. 24-36; taken on 22/23 Apr
1940; Page 732A; Household #195.
Listed as Isaac Underwood; age 41; born in WV; married; born in WV; 3rd grade education; lived in
Richmond, Henrico Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; miner; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006969; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Underwood; age 60; born 26 Jun 1899 (sic, 1898) in VA; married; miner; living at Bradshaw,
WV; SS #234-22-2575; son of Alex and Beckey (Day) Underwood; died 11 May 1960 in Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute pulmonary embolism; fermal artery; gangrin of left leg;
buried 14 May 1960 in Rowe Cemetery,Rockridge, WV; informant, Rebecca Mahone, Roderfield.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty
Greene;4 Feb 2009.
Isaac Noah Underwood; born 26 Jun 1899 (sic, 1898); died 11 May 1960; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown.
11."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 250, Isaac
Underwood article, submitted by Elmer Underwood, P.O. Box 306, Con-Can, TX 78838.
Isaac married first Elva Keen; second Effie Hicks; third Lou Emma Dawson.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 2 Jun 1880, page 185A, Family #29.
Listed as James Bailey, age 14 born in VA, in household of father, Pleasant Bailey.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
James Bailey, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Pleasant ,married on 19 Jun 1888
Sallie Bowman, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of A.J. and Sarah Jane
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Court House PO, taken on 4 Aug 1870,
Page 311A, Family #68.
Listed as James Bailey, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Pleasant Bailey.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, page 228D.
Listed as Sallie J. Bowman, age 6 born in VA, in household of father, Andrew J. Bowman.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
James Bailey, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Pleasant married on 19 Jun 1888
Sallie Bowman, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of A.J. and Sarah Jane.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 2 Jun 1880, page 185A, Family #29.
Listed as Pleasant Bailey, age 35 born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
James Bailey, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Pleasant ,married on 19 Jun 1888
Sallie Bowman, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of A.J. and Sarah Jane.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 44.
Pleasant Bailey married Caroline Pruitt on 17 Sep 1868 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Court House PO, taken on 4 Aug 1870,
Page 311A, Family #68.
Listed as Pleasant Bailey, age 30, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
5. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 26.
Pleasant Bailey married Nancy Prunty? Pruitt? on 4 Apr 1861 in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. "Tazewell County (VA) Marriages", Register #3, Year 1861, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Pleasant Bailey, age 24, born in Giles Co, VA, son of Thomas and Rebecca Bailey, married on 4 Apr 1861
Nancy Prunty, age 36, born in Wythe Co, VA, daughter of James and Tabitha Prunty. Married by William C. Booth.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 2 Jun 1880, page 185A, Family #29.
Listed as Caroline Bailey, age 35 born in VA, in household of husband, Pleasant Bailey.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 29.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 118.
James Bailey, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Pleasant ,married on 19 Jun 1888
Sallie Bowman, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of A.J. and Sarah Jane.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, page 44.
Pleasant Bailey married Caroline Pruitt on 17 Sep 1868 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Court House PO, taken on 4 Aug 1870,
Page 311A, Family #68.
Listed as Caroline Bailey, age 26, born in VA, in household of husband, Pleasant Bailey.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 2 Jun 1880, page 185A, Family #29.
Listed as Thomas Bailey, age 11 born in VA, in household of father, Pleasant Bailey.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Court House PO, taken on 4 Aug 1870,
Page 311A, Family #68.
Listed as Thomas Bailey, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Pleasant Bailey.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 16 Aug 1850, Page 264A, Family #671.
Listed as Allen P. Bailey, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, Zachariah H. Bailey.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 31 Jul 1860, Page 131, Family #165.
Listed as Allen Bailey, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Zachariah Bailey.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, Page 31.
A.P. Bailey married Mary Marrs on 22 Mar 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Blue Stone PO, taken on 6 Aug 1870,
Page 314A, Family #116.
Listed as Allen P. Bailey, age 25, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
A.P. Bailey, age 19 yr, 9 mon, born in Tazewell Co, VA, living in McDowell Co, WV, son of Zachariah and Rachel
Bailey, married on 23 Mar 1865 Mary Maris (sic, Marrs), age 18 ye, 2 mon, born in tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
David W. and Nancy Maris (sic, Marrs). Married by William C. Booth.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 21 Aug 1850, Page 265B, Family #693.
Listed as Mary Marrs, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, David Marrs.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Tug River PO, taken on 2 Aug 1860, Page 132, Family #171.
Listed as Mary Marrs, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, David Marrs.
3. "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol II, Page 31.
A.P. Bailey married Mary Marrs on 22 Mar 1865 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Blue Stone PO, taken on 6 Aug 1870,
Page 314A, Family #116.
Listed as Mary Bailey, age 22, born in VA, in household of husband, Allen P. Bailey.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1865 transcribed by Pauline Haga.
A.P. Bailey, age 19 yr, 9 mon, born in Tazewell Co, VA, living in McDowell Co, WV, son of Zachariah and Rachel
Bailey, married on 23 Mar 1865 Mary Maris (sic, Marrs), age 18 ye, 2 mon, born in tazewell Co, VA, daughter of
David W. and Nancy Maris (sic, Marrs). Married by William C. Booth.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Blue Stone PO, taken on 6 Aug 1870,
Page 314A, Family #116.
Listed as William Bailey, age 5, born in VA, in household of father, Allen P. Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Blue Stone PO, taken on 6 Aug 1870,
Page 314B, Family #116.
Listed as Joseph B. Bailey, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Allen P. Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork Township, Blue Stone PO, taken on 6 Aug 1870,
Page 314B, Family #116.
Listed as Patrick S.? Bailey, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Allen P. Bailey.