1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 4 Aug 1870, Page 269A, Family #146.
Listed as James Ward, age 20, born in VA, mulatto, farm laborer, in household of A.T. Ward
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Mariah Dickenson, age 21, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Maria Ward, age 26, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
(Mariah's husband, James W. Ward, is not present with his wife and children)
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Ella Ward, age 5, born in VA, mulatto, in household of grandfather, Benjamin Dickenson, with mother,
Mariah Dickenson Ward.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Belle Ward, age 4, born in VA, mulatto, in household of grandfather, Benjamin Dickenson, with mother,
Mariah Dickenson Ward.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Laura Ward, age 3, born in VA, mulatto, in household of grandfather, Benjamin Dickenson, with mother,
Mariah Dickenson Ward.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Julia Ward, age 2, born in VA, mulatto, in household of grandfather, Benjamin Dickenson, with mother,
Mariah Dickenson Ward.
1. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
1. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Ben Dickenson, age 50, born in VA, mulatto, farm laborer, head of household.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Benjamin Ward, age 60, born in VA, mulatto, farmer, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Ellen Dickenson, age 46, born in VA, mulatto, in household of husband, Benjamin Dickenson.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Alexander Dickenson, age 27, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #140.
Listed as Alexander Dickenson, age 32, born in VA, mulatto, Blacksmith, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Gabriel Dickenson, age 19, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Isabelle Dickenson, age 12, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Ellen Dickenson, age 10, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Benjamin Dickenson, age 7, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Benjamin Dickenson, age 15, born in VA, mulatto, in household of father, Benjamin Dickenson.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 10 Aug 1870, Page 276A, Family #239.
Listed as Ben Dickenson, age 50, born in VA, mulatto, farm laborer, head of household.
2. "Marriages of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 5.
James W. Ward, age 23, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Charlie and Jane Ward, married on 27 Sep 1872
in McDowell Co, WV Mariah Dickenson, age 20, born in Washington Co, VA, daughter of Benjamin and Ellen
Dickenson. Married at Court Hose by John Cline.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Benjamin Ward, age 60, born in VA, mulatto, farmer, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, taken on 9 Jin 1880, Page 192A, Family #139.
Listed as Catherine Ward, age 42, born in VA, mulatto, in household of husband, Benjamin Ward.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 121.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 21.
Married Pieta Roberts.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Elijah Vance Article, page 253.
Elijah Vance was born on 28 Feb 1846 at Auvil Yard, Iaeger, WV. He was the
son of Richard (born 30 Jan 1822) and Mary Staton (born 9 Sep 1823) Vance.
Elijah's siblings were: five sisters, Elizabeth, Armindy, Nancy, Petie and
Eliza; two brothers, Henry and Joesph.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 7.
Joseph Vance, age 19, married Piety Roberts, age 17, on 4 Dec 1873.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 133 (102).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
No other in formation is listed.
4. 1870 Census Logan Co, WV, Magnolia Township, page 541B, Family #103.
Listed as Joseph Vance, age 18, in household of mother, Polly Vance.
5. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, page 404A.
Listed as Joseph Vance, age 26, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 251A; Family #16/20.
Listed as Joseph Vance; age 67; born in WV; married once for 40 yrs; farmer; head of household.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B; Family #32/32.
Listed as Joseph Vance; age 66; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 121.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 21.
Married Pieta Roberts.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", page 7.
Joseph Vance, age 19, married Piety Roberts, age 17, on 4 Dec 1873.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 133 (102).
He was born in Logan Co, WV; she in Tazewell Co, VA.
No other in formation is listed.
3. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV, Glade District, page 404A.
Listed as Piety Vance, age 22, born in WV, in household of husband, Joseph Vance.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 251A; Family #16/20.
Listed as Pricey Vance; age 67; born in WV; married once for 40 yrs; 7 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, Joseph Vance.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 217B; Family #32/32.
Listed as Pricy Vance; age 60; born in WV; in household of husband, Joseph Vance.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 9.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 105(139).
William A. Dillion, age 19, married on 9 Jul 1876 Rosa (sic Rhoda) Belcher,
age 22.
He was born in Tazewell Co, VA; she in McDowell Co, WV.
His parents were William A. and Marge E. Dillion.
Her parents were Isaac and Matta Belcher.
(believe this William A. Dillion is son of William Anaderson and Marge Ellen (_______) Dillion, MRIN )
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 160.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 28.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 11, Family #64.
Listed as Rhoda Belcher, age 14, in household of father, Isaac Belcher.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 9.
Marriage Record, McDowell Co, WV, Book 1, page 105(139).
William A. Dillion, age 19, married on 9 Jul 1876 Rosa (sic Rhoda) Belcher,
age 22.
He was born in Tazewell Co, VA; she in McDowell Co, WV.
His parents were William A. and Marge E. Dillion.
Her parents were Isaac and Matta Belcher.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #8.
Listed as Samuel Chiddix, age 25, born in VA, farmer, head of houshold.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Chiddix Search, 29 May 2003, submitted by Marsha Greer, mcgreer@earthlink.net.
Samuel Heninger Chiddix; born on 24 Aug 1820 in Smyth Co, VA; died on 25 Aug 1883 in Jackson Co, MO;
married Sarah Necessary, daughter of William and Lucretia Necessary.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Samuel Chiddix, age 37, born in VA, in household of brother, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #8.
Listed as Sarah Chiddix, age 30, born in VA, in household of husband, Samuel Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Sally Chiddix, age 35, born in VA, in household of brother-in-law, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #8.
Listed as Sarah Chiddix, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Sally Chiddix, age 12, born in VA, in household of uncle, John W. Chiddix, with parents.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #8.
Listed as Alex Chiddix, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Samuel Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Axley Chiddix, age 11, born in VA, in household of uncle, John W. Chiddix, with parents.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Angeline Chiddix, age 8, born in VA, in household of uncle, John W. Chiddix, with parents.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as John Chiddix, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of houshold.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, William Chiddix Search, 29 May 2003, submitted by Marsha Greer, mcgreer@earthlink.net.
John W. Chiddix; born on 1 Jan 1818 in Smyth Co, VA; died on 2 Feb 1884 in Jackson Co, MO; married
Rachel Necessary, daughter of William and Lucretia Necessary.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed asJohn Chiddix, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as Rachel Chiddix, age 32, born in VA, in household of husband, John W. Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Rachel Chiddix, age 40, born in VA, in household of husband, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as Eliza Chiddix, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Eliza Chiddix, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as Samuel Chiddix, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Samuel Chiddix, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as Lucretia Chiddix, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Lucretia Chiddix, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #9.
Listed as Margaret Chiddix, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Margaret Chiddix, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Wade Chiddix, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Elizabeth Chiddix, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #754.
Listed as Tennessee Chiddix, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, John W. Chiddix.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Joseph Necessary Search, 27 Nov 2003, submitted by James W. Jesse, jim@jessee.org.
Jenette Jennings; born abt 1814 in Washington Co, VA; daughter of William and Mary Heninger Jennings.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Joseph Necessary Search, 27 Nov 2003, submitted by James W. Jesse, jim@jessee.org.
Jenette Jennings; born abt 1814 in Washington Co, VA; daughter of William and Mary Heninger Jennings.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Allen Turley, age 62, born in VA, farmer, head of houshold.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Allen Turley search, 12 Jun 2003, submitted by Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
John Allen Turley; born on 29 Jun 1788 in VA; died aft 1850 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Robert Turley; married
Hannah Crabtree.
3. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #756.
Listed as Allen Turley, age 72, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Hannah Turley, age 57, born in VA, in household of husband, Allen Turley.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Allen Turley search, 12 Jun 2003, submitted by Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Hannah Crabtree; born on 20 Jul 1794 in Washington Co, VA; died after 1850 in Tazewell Co, VA; daughter of
James and Rhoda Benton Fields Crabtree.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Nancy Turley, age 35, born in VA, in household of father, Allen Turley.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #756.
Listed as Nancy Turley, age 45, born in VA, in household of father, John Allen Turley.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Polly Turley, age 30, born in VA, in household of father, Allen Turley.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Solomon Turley, age 27, born in VA, in household of father, Allen Turley.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Tumbling Creek District, taken on 16 Jul 1860, Page 798, Family #756.
Listed as Soloman C. Turley, age 36, born in VA, in household of father, John Allen Turley.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Louisa Turley, age 25, born in VA, in household of father, Allen Turley.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 1 Jul 1850, Page 215A, Family #10.
Listed as Thomas Turley, age 23, born in VA, in household of father, Allen Turley.