McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Mathias Harman Christian

1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301, Family 1170.
Listed as Mathias Christian, age 16, born in VA, in household of father,
Thomas Christian.
2. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Mathias Christian, son of Moses and Mary (______) Christian, was born abt
1832 in Tazewell Co, VA.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Christian Search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
John Donnelly, johndonnelly@jdproud.com.
Mathias Christian: born in 1834 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Thomas B. and
Mary C. Altizer Christian; married first, Eleanor Beavers on 5 Sep 1854 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married second, Mary Huff on 25 Sep 1904 in Madison, OH;
married third, Hattie (_________).
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #23.
Listed as Thomas Christian, age 45, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1854, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Mathias Christian, age 22, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of Thomas and Mary Christian, married
on 5 Sep 1854 Eleanor Beavers, age 18, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of William and Nancy Beavers.
Married by Bird Lockhart.
6. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 5, No 273, Haga, page 17.
Mathias Christian, age 62, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 6 Apr 1898,
Mrs. Hettie (Miller) Adams, age 61, daughter of (________) and Celia Miller.


Hettie Ann Miller

1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 5 Aug 1850, Page 207A, Family #39.
Listed as Hetann Miller, age 13, born in VA, farmer, in household of mother,
Celia Walker Miller.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as Hettie A. Adams, age 24, born in VA, in household of husband, James
Adams.
3. "Wyoming Co, WV Heritage...", "Jesse L. Adams" article, page 74.
Wife of James W. Adams.
4. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek Township; Sunhill PO; taken on 6 Aug 1870; Page 581A;
Family #6/6.
Listed as Hetta A. Adams, age 35; born in VA; in household of husband, James Adams.
5. "Marriages of Wyoming Co...", Vol 5, No 273, Haga, page 17.
Mathias Christian, age 62, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 6 Apr 1898,
Mrs. Hettie (Miller) Adams, age 61, daughter of (________) and Celia Miller.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 687.
Huff Creek Township, Family 1.
Listed in household of husband, James W. Adams, age 45, keeping house.
7. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mathias Christian Search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
John Donnelly, johndonnelly@jdproud.com.
Mathias Christian: born in 1834 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Thomas B. and
Mary C. Altizer Christian; married first, Eleanor Beavers on 5 Sep 1854 in
Tazewell Co, VA; married second, Mary Huff on 25 Sep 1904 in Madison, OH;
married third, Hattie (_________).


Anderson Collins

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 1, Haga, page 22.
Anderson Collins, age 22, born Grainger Co, TN, son of Vina Collins, married
Letha Collins, age 16, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Perren and Rhoda Collins. Married
on 18 Jan 1871.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, page 52, Haga, page 19.
Anderson Collins, age 53, born Grainger Co, TN, son of Vina Collins, married Rosa Elswick, age 23,
daughter of Dack and Louverna.
3. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Marsh Fork District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 215B, Family #240.
Listed as Anderson Collins, age 55, born in Mar 1845 in WV, married 5 yrs (sic, 1 yr),farmer, head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A,
Family #238.
Listed as Anderson Collins, age 62, born in TN, married 16 years, farmer, head of household.


Rosa Elswick

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 6, page 52, Haga, page 19.
Anderson Collins, age 53, born Grainger Co, TN, son of Vina Collins, married Rosa Elswick, age 23,
daughter of Dock and Louverna.
2. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV, Marsh Fork District, taken on 22 Jun 1900, Page 215B, Family #240.
Listed as Rosa Collins, age 25, born in May 1875 in WV, married 5 yrs (sic, 1 yr), 1 child, 1 living in
household of husband, Anderson Collins.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A,
Family #238.
Listed as Rosa Collins, age 36, born in WV, married 16 years, 4 children, all living, in household of
husband, Anderson Collins.


Ollie Collins

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A, Family #238.
Listed as Ollie Collins, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Collins.


James "Jimmy" Collins

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A, Family #238.
Listed as Jimmie Collins, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Collins.


Charles Collins

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A, Family #238.
Listed as Charles Collins, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Collins.


Benjamin Vanvill Gibson

1. E-mail Message, 5 May 2003, Dave Bailey, dbailey25@neo.rr.com.
Lindusta Osborne; born abt 1858; married Joel Gibson abt 1880; possibly in Boone Co, WV;
buried in Daniels Cemetery, Logan Co, WV; fieldstone with initials DG; nicknamed "Dusty"; daughter
of David Jesse and Elizabeth Osborne; three children: Benjamin V., Early (Dave's great grandfather),
and Albert Gibson. Benjamin V. Gibson; born abt 1881.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Vol 4, 5, 6, Nov 1890-Nov 1902", transcribed by Pauline
Haga, Page 30: Vol 5, page 347.
Benjamin Vanvil Gibson, age 18, born in Boone Co, WV, son of Joel and Cindusta Gibson, married
on 6 Mar 1899 Flora Daniels, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Nancy Daniels.
3. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 68B, Family #137.
Listed as Benjamin Gibson, age 19, born in WV in Jan 1891, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as Benjamin Gibson, age 27, born in WV, married for 11 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. WW I Draft Registration Card #283, Logan Co, WV Draft Board, 12 Sep 1918.
Bennie Vanvill Gibson; age 38; born on 3 Jan 1880; living in Lorado, Logan Co, WV; laborer for
Lundale Coal Co; nearest relative, wife, Flora Gibson; medium build and medium height; gray eyes,
Black hair.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Ben Gibson, age 49, born in WV, married at 21, farmer, head of household.
7. Mingo Co, WV Death Certificate #7029: WV Archives Web Site.
Ben Gibson; age 58; born in 1882? at Wharncliff, WV; married, husband of Bertha Gibson; working
for W.P.A.; son of Unknown and Linda Gibson; died on 19 May 1940 at Wharncliffe, Mingo Co, WV;
buried on 21 May 1940 at Wharncliffe, WV.


Flora Daniels

1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, Vol 4, 5, 6, Nov 1890-Nov 1902", transcribed by Pauline
Haga, Page 30: Vol 5, page 347.
Benjamin Vanvil Gibson, age 18, born in Boone Co, WV, son of Joel and Cindusta Gibson, married
on 6 Mar 1899 Flora Daniels, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of Nancy Daniels.
2. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 68B, Family #137.
Listed as Flora Gibson, age 21, born in WV in Mar 1879, married 1 yr, 1 child, 1 living, in household
of husband, Benjamin V. Gibson.
3. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as Flora Gibson, age 28, born in WV, married for 11 yrs, 6 children, 4 living, in household of
husband, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Martha Gibson

1. 1900 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 68B, Family #137.
Listed as Martha Gibson, age 1, born in WV in Dec 1898, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.
2. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as Martha Gibson, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Mary Gibson

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as Mary Gibson, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Bertha Gibson

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as Birtha Gibson, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


William? Alfred? Gibson

1. 1910 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, taken on 19? April 1910, Page 149B, Family #39.
Listed as William Gibson, age 10 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Alfred Gibson, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Parthena Gibson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Parthena Gibson, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Oscar Gibson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Oscar Gibson, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Joseph "Joe" Gibson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Joe Gibson, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Robert Gibson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Robert Gibson, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Dusta Gibson

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, teken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 189A, Family #57.
Listed as Dusta Gibson, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin V. Gibson.


Robert M. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as Robert Garrett, age 40, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in ?????, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.
3. 1870 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Liberty PO, taken on 3 Aug 1870, Page 349B, Family #186.
Listed as Robert M. Garrett, age 30, born in VA, merchant, head of household.


Martha C. "Mattie"

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as Martha C. Garrett, age 34, born in VA, in household of husband, Robert M. Garrett.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in ?????, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.
3. 1870 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Liberty PO, taken on 3 Aug 1870, Page 349B, Family #186.
Listed as Martha C. Garrett, age 24, born in VA, in household of husband, Robert M. Garrett.


Alonzo E. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as Alonzo E. Garrett, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.
2. 1870 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Liberty PO, taken on 3 Aug 1870, Page 349B, Family #186.
Listed as Alonzo Garrett, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.


George S. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as George S. Garrett, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.


R. M. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as R.M. Garrett, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.


Beulah B. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as Beulah B. Garrett, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.


Erastus D. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as E.D. Burton, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in Giles Co, VA, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.


Angie E. Garrett

1. 1880 Census, Bedford Co, VA, Staunton District, page 334C.
Listed as Angie E. Garrett, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, Robert M. Garrett.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in ?????, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.


Pearis Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as Pearis Burton, age 39, born in VA, laborer, head of household.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in Giles Co, VA, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.


Mary Ann

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as Mary A. Burton, age 36, born in VA, in household of husband, Pearis Burton.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", Book 1, page 135.
Erastus D. Burton, age 25, born in Giles Co, VA, son of Paris and Ann, an engineer, married on 28 Dec 1896 Angie E.
Garrett, age 17, born in Beford Co, VA, daughter of Robert M. and Mattie C.


F.P. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as F.P. Burton, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.


J.E. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as J.E. Burton, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.


S.F. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as S.F. Burton, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.


C.H. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as C.H. Burton, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.


N.H. Burton

1. 1880 Census, Giles Co, VA, Walkers Creek District, page 89B.
Listed as N.H. Burton, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Pearis Burton.


Joseph S. Atwell

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken on 28 Jun 1880; Page 327B;
Family #13/14.
Listed as Joseph S. Atwell, age 9, in household of father, Samuel Atwell.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 73; Book #1, page 138.
Joseph S. Atwell, age 25, born in McDowell Co, WV, farmer, son of Samuel and Cathy, married on
27 Dec 1896 Lucinda Mullins, age 16, Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Henry and Hulda.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 187; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph S. Atwell; age 31 (sic, 40); born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Avondale,
WV; son of Samuel and Katie; married on 21 Apr 1911 at Lex, WV; Jennie De Long; age 24; born
in Martin Co, KY; single? divorced? widowed? ("o" written in; daughter of Elbert and Rachel.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4945; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Atwell; age 62; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; husband of Cindy Mullins; timberman; son
of Sam and Katie (Jones) Atewll; died on 5 Apr 1933 at Anawalt, McDowell Co, WV from chronic
myocarditis; no burial information; informant, Will Atwell, Anawalt.


Lucinda Mullins

1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 5 Jun 1880, page 352B, Family #24.
Listed as Lucinda Mullins, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Harvey Mullins.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 73; Book #1, page 138.
Joseph S. Atwell, age 25, born in McDowell Co, WV, farmer, son of Samuel and Cathy, married on 27 Dec 1896
Lucinda Mullins, age 16, Buchanan Co, VA, daughter of Henry and Hulda.


Anderson "Anse" Blankenship

1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, page 361B.
Listed as Anderson Blankenship, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Alfred Blankenship.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 57; Book #1, page 137.
Anderson Blankenship, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Reece, married on 19 Nov 1894
Pricy Bailey, age 16, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Preston and Arminda. (Parents of groom
and bride are reversed in entry).
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Anderson Blankenship, age 40, born in VA, married 15 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Anderson Blankenship, age 44 (sic, ~50), born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther Precinct, taken on 2 Apr 1930,
Page 201A, Family #5.
Listed as Ance Blankenship, age 54, married at 17, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4739; WV Archives Web Site.
Anse Blankenship; age 70; born on 12 Jan 1877 in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; farmer; son of
Alfred and unknown Blankenship; died on 25 Feb 1947 at Rock Ridge, McDowell Co, WV;
buried on 27 Feb 1947 in Estep Cemetery, Fork Ridge, McDowell Co, WV; informant, Preston
Blankenship (son).


Pricy Bailey

1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 760.
Sandy River Township, page 011.
Listed as Pricy Bailey, age 2, in household of father, Preston Bailey.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 57; Book #1, page 137.
Anderson Blankenship, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Reece, married on 19 Nov 1894
Pricy Bailey, age 16, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Preston and Arminda. (Parents of groom
and bride are reversed in entry).
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Pricy Blankenship, age 35, born in WV, married 15 yrs, 6 children, 4 living, in household of
husband, Anderson Blankenship.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Pricie Blankenship, age 43, born in WV,in household of husband, Anderson Blankenship,
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther Precinct, taken on 2 Apr 1930,
Page 201A, Family #5.
Listed as Pricy Blankenship, age 53, married at 16, born in WV,in household of husband, Anderson
Blankenship.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #18624; WV Archives Web Site.
Pricy Blankenship; age 58 yrs, 11 mons, 3 days; born on 1 Jan 1878 in WV; married; daughter of
unknow parents; died on 3 Dec 1936 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV of cancer; buried on 5 Dec
1936 in Estep Cemetery (Fork Ridge, McDowell Co, WV); informant, L. Estep.


Daniel Blankenship

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Daniel Blankenship, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.


Rebecca "Becca" Blankenship

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A, Family #56.
Listed as Becca Blankenship, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920, Page 230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Rebecca Blankenship, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,


Carlos Blankenship

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Carlos Blankenship, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920,
Page 230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Calos Blankenship, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,


James W. Yost

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #1, page 137.
V.A. Payne, age 27, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of G.W. and Arminda Payne, married on
16 Dec 1894 Maggie Yost, age 15, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of J.W. and Laura Yost.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 254D; Image
56 of 56; Family#419/424.
Listed as James W. Yost; age 28; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.


Laura

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #1, page 137.
V.A. Payne, age 27, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of G.W. and Arminda Payne, married on
16 Dec 1894 Maggie Yost, age 15, born in Tazewell Co, VA, daughter of J.W. and Laura Yost.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; 88th Census District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 254D; Image
56 of 56; Family#419/424.
Listed as Laura Yost; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James W. Yost.


John S. Young

1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #1, page 137.
John S. Young, age 30, born in Grayson Co, VA, clerk, son of Archibald M. and Sabra E., married on 31 Dec 1894,
Valerie J. Godfrey, age 24, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of Elizabeth.


Valerie J. Godfrey

1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Sunhill PO; taken on 10 Aug 1870; Page 582B;
Family #23.
Listed as Valera J. Godfrey; age 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Oscar P. Godfrey.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 393.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 716.
Huff Creek Township, page 002.
Listed as Valeria V. Godfrey, age 10, in household of father, Oscar P.
Godfrey.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV,...", transcribed by WPA, page 58; Book #1, page 137.
John S. Young, age 30, born in Grayson Co, VA, clerk, son of Archibald M. and Sabra E., married on 31 Dec 1894,
Valerie J. Godfrey, age 24, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of Elizabeth.