1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Webb Article, Page 183.
Rhoda Webb first married an Indian medicine man who took her maiden name,
Webb. He became known as John Webb. He must have died before the 1850
Census because he is not listed with the family.
Rhoda married second John W. Simpson who administered Rhoda's father's will.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (now WV), District 71, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page
221A, Family #232.
Listed as Rhoda Webb, age 35, born in VA, in household of father, George Webb.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Webb Article, Page 183.
Rhoda Webb first married an Indian medicine man who took her maiden name
Webb. He became known as John Webb. He must have died before the 1850
census because he is not listed with the family.
Rhoda second married John W. Simpson who administered Rhoda's father's will.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 600B, Family #57.
Listed as Rhoda Webb, age 58, born in VA, in household of father, George Webb.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of 73;
Family #206/264.
Listed as Rhoda Simpson; age 43; born in VA; in household of husband, John W. Simpson.
5. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of, father, George Webb, Jr dated 22 Mar 1872. Left his daughter,
Rhoda Webb, three head of cattle, four bee gums, one large kettle, etc.
Named other children: Surilda, Martha, Josiah, Edward, Elizabeth and Zachariah.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #76.
Listed as Rhoda Simpson, age 67, in household of husband, John W. Simpson.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tweety; 3 Jun 2018.
"Rhoda Webb
Birth 1815
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death 1882 (aged 66–67)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 190299776"Additional Information Posted:
"UNKNOWN.......Burial PlaceNOTE...Info on this Memorial was sent to my E-mail.. ..By..
Concerning her Parents, Indian relations ect...FATHER.......George Webb
MOTHER......CHEROKEE INDIAN. ......Redflower?Husband................I was sent E-Mails with this information.
1st. John Webb
NOTE............Indian Medicine man who took her maiden name Webb
John is not in the 1850 Census in Wyoming, Virginia
Rhoda is living in the household of her father George Webb & his wife Elizabeth.2nd. John W. Simpson
CHILDREN...
1. Rhoda Elizabeth Webb
2. George Webb Jr.Husband..
1. George Webb
Note..George show up in 1870 census Wyoming co.W.V.
Age..1870 census..says 76 years/
................................................................................
2.nd. husband John W. Simpson
Note. They show up in 1880 census Wyoming co. W.V.
....................................................................................
1860 CENSUS WYOMING VIRGINIA
HEAD...... John W. Simpson...age...49 years..born N.C.
WIFE.......Rhoda.......................age...43
Children..
1. Elizabeth Simpson...23 years
2. Surilda Webb......19
3. Edward Webb......12Rhoda's Children.........
1. Serilda
Martha (Lester) ...I.D. #29464977................Believed to be Rhoda's daughter***********************************
1880 Census..Wyoming county
Head..John W. Simpson...76
Wife...Rhoda............67Serilda Webb....35/Rhoda dau..
Children..
1. Cyntha...18
2. Arminta...16
3. Aliphair..14
4. William...12
5. Rhoda......9
6. Jane.......4
7. George Webb....21 years/Serilda's son.
Wife..Mary.....23"
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb with
mother Rhoda Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken on 25 Aug 1850; Page 272A; Image 117
of 213; Family #779/779.
Listed as John Simpson; age 44; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
(No spouse listed)
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of 73;
Family #206/264.
Listed as John W. Simpson; age 49; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 183.
Rhoda Webb first married an Indian medicine man. He had died before the 1850
Census. Second married John W. Simpson who administered Rhoda's father's will.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 1, Haga, page 75.
Isaac Simpson, age 24, born in Giles Co, VA, son of John and Josephine
Simpson, married on 31 May 1866 Elizabeth Justice, age 21, born in Pike Co,
KY, daughter of Simeon and Barbara Justice.
5. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 601A, Family #57.
Listed as John Simpson, age 66, born in VA, farm woker, in household of George Webb.
6. "Deaths of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1888, Haga.
John Simpson died May 1886 (sic 1888) at age 86 years.
1860 Census listed John W. Simpson, 49; Rhoda, 43; and Daughter, Elizabeth, 23.
7. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #76.
Listed as John W. Simpson, age 77, head of household, a farmer.
His father was born in Ireland and his mother in NC.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (now WV), District 71, taken on 4 Sep 1850, Page
221A, Family #232.
Listed as Rhoda Webb, age 35, born in VA, in household of father, George Webb.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Webb Article, Page 183.
Rhoda Webb first married an Indian medicine man who took her maiden name
Webb. He became known as John Webb. He must have died before the 1850
census because he is not listed with the family.
Rhoda second married John W. Simpson who administered Rhoda's father's will.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 600B, Family #57.
Listed as Rhoda Webb, age 58, born in VA, in household of father, George Webb.
4. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of 73;
Family #206/264.
Listed as Rhoda Simpson; age 43; born in VA; in household of husband, John W. Simpson.
5. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of, father, George Webb, Jr dated 22 Mar 1872. Left his daughter,
Rhoda Webb, three head of cattle, four bee gums, one large kettle, etc.
Named other children: Surilda, Martha, Josiah, Edward, Elizabeth and Zachariah.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #76.
Listed as Rhoda Simpson, age 67, in household of husband, John W. Simpson.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tweety; 3 Jun 2018.
"Rhoda Webb
Birth 1815
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death 1882 (aged 66–67)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Burial Details Unknown
Memorial ID 190299776"Additional Information Posted:
"UNKNOWN.......Burial PlaceNOTE...Info on this Memorial was sent to my E-mail.. ..By..
Concerning her Parents, Indian relations ect...FATHER.......George Webb
MOTHER......CHEROKEE INDIAN. ......Redflower?Husband................I was sent E-Mails with this information.
1st. John Webb
NOTE............Indian Medicine man who took her maiden name Webb
John is not in the 1850 Census in Wyoming, Virginia
Rhoda is living in the household of her father George Webb & his wife Elizabeth.2nd. John W. Simpson
CHILDREN...
1. Rhoda Elizabeth Webb
2. George Webb Jr.Husband..
1. George Webb
Note..George show up in 1870 census Wyoming co.W.V.
Age..1870 census..says 76 years/
................................................................................
2.nd. husband John W. Simpson
Note. They show up in 1880 census Wyoming co. W.V.
....................................................................................
1860 CENSUS WYOMING VIRGINIA
HEAD...... John W. Simpson...age...49 years..born N.C.
WIFE.......Rhoda.......................age...43
Children..
1. Elizabeth Simpson...23 years
2. Surilda Webb......19
3. Edward Webb......12Rhoda's Children.........
1. Serilda
Martha (Lester) ...I.D. #29464977................Believed to be Rhoda's daughter***********************************
1880 Census..Wyoming county
Head..John W. Simpson...76
Wife...Rhoda............67Serilda Webb....35/Rhoda dau..
Children..
1. Cyntha...18
2. Arminta...16
3. Aliphair..14
4. William...12
5. Rhoda......9
6. Jane.......4
7. George Webb....21 years/Serilda's son.
Wife..Mary.....23"
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 233.
Listed as a Farmer.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 233.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 233.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 233.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 233.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, taken on 25 Sep 1850, Page 293B, Family #1061.
Listed as Abner Lester, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, James Lester.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (WV), Peeryville PO, taken on 21 Aug 1860, Page 144, Family #247.
Listed as Abner Lester, age 25, born in VA, in household of father, James Lester.
3. "First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 41.
4. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article, page 187.
Abner Hulen Lester was born on 7 Jul 1832 in Tazewell Co, VA to James and
Sidney Payne Lester. First married Pricey (_______), divorced, then second
Martha Webb, daughter of John and Rhoda Webb.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #117.
Listed as Abner H. Lester, age 35, as head of household, a farm laborer.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 21 Jun 1880, Page 318A, Family #94.
Listed as Abner Lester, age 46, born in VA, head of household, a farmer.
7. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Phil, janice@mounet.com
8. Internet Site, Decendents of William Floyd Belcher, Sr, User's Home Pages,
www.familytreemaker.com, Dwaine Goodman, 18 Nov 1999.
Pricey Belcher born in 1837; died in 1894; married first abt 1857, Abner
Hulen Lester, son of James and Sydney Payne Lester; married second Thomas
Mitchem abt 1862. Abner was born on 7 Jul 1837 in Tazewell Co, VA; died in
1911.
9. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 253A, Family #247.
Listed as Abner H. Lester, age 63, born in Jul 1836 in WV, in household of
son, John Lester.
10. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Abner Lester; no birth date; died in 1911; "rock, husband of Martha Webb Lester; father of Cosby Lester Vance, Civil
War, Union Army"; buried here.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb with
mother, Rhoda Webb.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article,
page 187.
Abner Hulen Lester was born on 7 Jul 1832 in Tazewell Co, VA to James and
Sidney Payne Lester. First married Pricey (_______), divorced, then second
Martha Webb, daughter of John and Rhoda Webb.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 18, Family #117.
Listed as Martha Lester, age 31, in household of husband, Abner H. Lester.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 21 Jun 1880, Page 318A, Family #94.
Listed as Martha Lester, age 36, born in VA, in household of husband, Abner Lester.
5. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries 1997", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1997.html
Phil, janice@mounet.com
Martha was said to have been a Cherokee Indian.
Buried in Vance Cemetery atop Bradshaw Mountain.
6. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 253A, Family #247.
Listed as Martha Lester, age 57, born in Jan 1843 in WV, in household of son, John W. Lester.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920;
Page 227B; Family #245/247.
Listed as Martha Lester; age 80 (sic); born in WV; in household of son, John W.Lester.
8. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charlotte Harmon search, 2 Apr 2001, submitted by g_a_l@hotmail.com
Martha Elizabeth Webb was born on 20 Jan 1841 at Slab Fork, Tazewell Co, VA; died on 24 Jan
1932.
9. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Martha Lester; no birth date; died on 24 Jun 1932; "Courthouse records state died 24 Jun 1932,
wife of Abner Lester"; buried here.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Abner Hulen & Martha Webb Lester article,
page 187.
Abner and Martha had a son, George Washington Lester who died young.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 786.
Big Creek District, page 011.
Listed as George W. Lester, age 1, in household of father, Abner Lester.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 2
Lewis H. Hendricks, age 23, born in Mecklenburg Co, VA, son of William and
Augusta Hendricks, married on 2 Jan 1895 Rhoda Elizabeth Webb, age 22, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Surilda Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb, with
mother, Rhoda Webb.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of
73; Family #206/264.
Listed as Surilda Webb; age 15; born in VA; in household of step-father, John W. Simpson.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 601A, Family #57.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 15, born in VA, in household of grandfather, George Webb, with
mother Rhoda Webb.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A,
Family #77.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 35, born in VA, married, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 137A, Family 363.
Listed as Serilda Bishop, age 53, widowed, born in VA, head of household.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
David Bishop, age 66, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of David Bishop,
married on 9 Jun 1887 Surilda Webb, age 41, widow, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Rhoda Webb.
7. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 2
Lewis H. Hendricks, age 23, born in Mecklenburg Co, VA, son of William and
Augusta Hendricks, married on 2 Jan 1895 Rhoda Elizabeth Webb, age 22, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Surilda Webb.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page119B;
Family #586.
Listed as Cerilda Webb; age 87; born in WV; widow; married at 40; in household of son-in-law,
Boyd Burks.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death certificate #675; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Serelda Bishop; age "thought to be 110 years"; born in "thought to have come from England";
widow, wife of David Bishop; invalid; parents unknown; died on 25 Jan 1934 Algoma, Northfork
District, McDowell Co, WV of "nephritis"; buried on 28 Jan 1934 at Kimball, WV on Belcher Mtn;
informant, C.L. Robinson, Algoma, WV.
10. "Area Cemeteries" WV 929, McDowell Co Public Library, Welch, WV.
Belcher Cemetery, Belcher Mt, McDowell Co, WV.
Serelda Webb Bishop, 3-21-1836/1-25-1934.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 4 Sep 2010; maintained by Find a
Grave.
" Serelda Webb Bishop
Birth 21 Mar 1836
Death 25 Jan 1934 (aged 97)
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
12. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 27 Jan 1934; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"Oldest Resident
Of Section Dies
Funeral Services Will Be Held
Today At Alguma For Mrs.
Sereldia Bishop, Aged 110;
Burial Sunday"Funeral services will be held this
evening at the home of Mrs. Ser-
elda Bishop. aged 110, believed to
have been the oldest resident of the
section, whose death occurred Thur-
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. C. L. Robinson, in Algoma.
"She is survived by three children,
the oldest being 75 and the young-
est over 60.
"Authentic information concerning
her life, age. and place of birth were
given by her youngest son G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county. who is
over 60.
"Mrs. Bishop, a native of England,
was born in 1824 a short time be-
fore her parents sailed for this
country. They settled in the east
and later came into the Virginias.
In mid-life she met and married
David Bishop and to this union was
born fourteen children three of
whom are living. Three sons are
to have lost their lives in the
War Between the States.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bishop came to the
coalfields as pioneers and made
their home in this section. David
Bishop preceded his wife to the
grave having died several years ago.
Mrs. Bishop made her home
among her children since the death
of her husband and always led an
active life up until the last few
months.
"She is surviced by a son, G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county, and two
daughters. Mrs. C.L. Robinson, of
Algoma, and Mrs Rhoda Hendricks
of Pageton and also a large num-
ber of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren,
"The body will be laid to rest in
the Day cemetery on Belcher moun-
tain near Kimball at 11 o'clock on
Sunday morning."
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 57.
Listed in household of George Webb, age 5, born in WV.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #77.
Listed as Alaphaer Webb, age 14, in household of mother, Surilda Webb.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #77.
Listed as Jane Webb, age 4, in household of mother, Surilda Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Lawrence Co, KY, p194, Family 628.
Listed as David Bishop, age 30, head of household, a farmer.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed as David Bishop, age 44, head of household, a gunsmith.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 18, Haga, page 9.
David Bishop, age 67, married Mrs. Mary Johnson, age 64.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 794.
Elkhorn Township, page 003.
Listed as David Bishop, Sr, age 64, head of household, a farmer.
5. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 103.
David Bishop married Sarah Johnston on 16 Mar 1837 in Tazewell Co, VA.
6. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, page 8, Family #43.
Listed as David Bishop, age 52, as head of household, a farmer.
7. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
David Bishop, age 66, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of David Bishop,
married on 9 Jun 1887 Surilda Webb, age 41, widow, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Rhoda Webb.
8. Internet Web Site, LDS, Family Search, David Bishop.
David Bishop was known as "Danger Point Dave" because he carried a long
razor-sharp knife constantly.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb, with
mother, Rhoda Webb.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of
73; Family #206/264.
Listed as Surilda Webb; age 15; born in VA; in household of step-father, John W. Simpson.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 601A, Family #57.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 15, born in VA, in household of grandfather, George Webb, with
mother Rhoda Webb.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A,
Family #77.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 35, born in VA, married, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 137A, Family 363.
Listed as Serilda Bishop, age 53, widowed, born in VA, head of household.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
David Bishop, age 66, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of David Bishop,
married on 9 Jun 1887 Surilda Webb, age 41, widow, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Rhoda Webb.
7. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 2
Lewis H. Hendricks, age 23, born in Mecklenburg Co, VA, son of William and
Augusta Hendricks, married on 2 Jan 1895 Rhoda Elizabeth Webb, age 22, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Surilda Webb.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page119B;
Family #586.
Listed as Cerilda Webb; age 87; born in WV; widow; married at 40; in household of son-in-law,
Boyd Burks.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death certificate #675; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Serelda Bishop; age "thought to be 110 years"; born in "thought to have come from England";
widow, wife of David Bishop; invalid; parents unknown; died on 25 Jan 1934 Algoma, Northfork
District, McDowell Co, WV of "nephritis"; buried on 28 Jan 1934 at Kimball, WV on Belcher Mtn;
informant, C.L. Robinson, Algoma, WV.
10. "Area Cemeteries" WV 929, McDowell Co Public Library, Welch, WV.
Belcher Cemetery, Belcher Mt, McDowell Co, WV.
Serelda Webb Bishop, 3-21-1836/1-25-1934.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 4 Sep 2010; maintained by Find a
Grave.
" Serelda Webb Bishop
Birth 21 Mar 1836
Death 25 Jan 1934 (aged 97)
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
12. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 27 Jan 1934; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"Oldest Resident
Of Section Dies
Funeral Services Will Be Held
Today At Alguma For Mrs.
Sereldia Bishop, Aged 110;
Burial Sunday"Funeral services will be held this
evening at the home of Mrs. Ser-
elda Bishop. aged 110, believed to
have been the oldest resident of the
section, whose death occurred Thur-
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. C. L. Robinson, in Algoma.
"She is survived by three children,
the oldest being 75 and the young-
est over 60.
"Authentic information concerning
her life, age. and place of birth were
given by her youngest son G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county. who is
over 60.
"Mrs. Bishop, a native of England,
was born in 1824 a short time be-
fore her parents sailed for this
country. They settled in the east
and later came into the Virginias.
In mid-life she met and married
David Bishop and to this union was
born fourteen children three of
whom are living. Three sons are
to have lost their lives in the
War Between the States.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bishop came to the
coalfields as pioneers and made
their home in this section. David
Bishop preceded his wife to the
grave having died several years ago.
Mrs. Bishop made her home
among her children since the death
of her husband and always led an
active life up until the last few
months.
"She is surviced by a son, G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county, and two
daughters. Mrs. C.L. Robinson, of
Algoma, and Mrs Rhoda Hendricks
of Pageton and also a large num-
ber of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren,
"The body will be laid to rest in
the Day cemetery on Belcher moun-
tain near Kimball at 11 o'clock on
Sunday morning."
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 234.
Listed as a Farmer.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1853.
Birth of son of Edward and Alafair Weeb, data reported by grandfather, George Webb.
3. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 183.
Married Alifair Williamson.
"Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1853, lists birth of Zachariah Webb to
Edward and Alafira Webb on 25 Mar 1853.
4. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of, father, George Webb dated 22 Mar 1872. Left his daughter, Rhoda
Webb, three head of cattle, four bee gums, one large kettle, etc.
Named other children: Serilda, Martha, Josiah, Edward, Elizabeth and
Zachariah.
5. E-mail Reply, Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, posted 31 Aug 2001 by Joel Hager,
hagerj@us.army.mil
Edward Perry Webb; born abt 1829; married Alifare Williamson (born abt 1834
in Logan Co, WV) bef 1850 in Logan Co, WV
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rhoda Webb search, 2 Jan 02, submitted by Linda
Runyon, lrunyon@triadrr.com.
Edward Perry Webb; son of George and Elizabeth Keller Perdew Webb; born abt
1827 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 8 Jul 1914 at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA;
married Alifair Williamson, daughter of Richard and Mary Jane "Jenny" Wiley Williamson.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 234.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage", page 183.
Married Edward Perry Webb.
3. E-mail Reply, Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, posted 31 Aug 2001 by Joel Hager,
hagerj@us.army.mil
Edward Perry Webb; born abt 1829; married Alifare Williamson (born abt 1834
in Logan Co, WV) bef 1850 in Logan Co, WV
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rhoda Webb search, 2 Jan 02, submitted by Linda
Runyon, lrunyon@triadrr.com.
Edward Perry Webb; son of George and Elizabeth Keller Perdew Webb; born abt
1827 in Tazewell Co, VA; died on 8 Jul 1914 at Warm Springs, Bath Co, VA;
married Alifair Williamson, daughter of Richard and Mary Jane "Jenny" Wiley
Williamson. Alifair was born in 1834 in Floyd Co, KY.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1853.
Data reported by grandfather, George Webb.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rhoda Webb search, 2 Jan 02, submitted by Linda
Runyon, lrunyon@triadrr.com.
Zachariah Webb; son of Edward Perry and Alafare Williamson Webb; married
Catherine (__________); two identified children: Calvin and Edward (born
1873).
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1854.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rhoda Webb search, 2 Jan 02, submitted by Linda
Runyon, lrunyon@triadrr.com.
James Riley Webb; son of Edward Perry and Alifair Williamson Webb; married
Lillie Jackson; one son identifided: Harris Preston Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
Listed as a Farmer.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage", page 183.
Married Clarissa Marcum.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage", page 183.
Alden Williamson married Clarissa Marcum.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 235.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 236.
Listed as a Farmer.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 236.
2. "Wyoming Co Wills 1850-1900", Haga.
Will of, father, George Webb dated 22 Mar 1872. Left his daughter, Rhoda
Webb, three head of cattle, four bee gums, one large kettle, etc.
Named other children: Serilda, Martha, Josiah, Edward, Elizabeth and
Zachariah.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 236.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
Listed as a Farmer.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 77.
Parents were John R. and Nancy Daniel Allen, Sr.
Married first Ellen Caperton, second Christene Gunnoe in 1859.
Killed during Civil War.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 408.
Son of John Allen, Sr.
4. Wyoming Co Marriages, 1854-1910, Turner, page 8. Married Christene Gunnoe,
age 21, on 20 Nov 1859. She was born in Giles Co, VA.
5. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga, house 326.
6. "1843 Logan Co, WV Property Tax List", page 1, Fowler.
1 male over 16, no Blacks, 2 horses.
7. 1843 Logan Co, WV Tax List, page 1.
Nehemiah Allen, 1 male over 16, no slaves, 2 horses.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 77.
Lists her name as Ellen Caperton.
3. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Not listed in this census. Must have died prior to 1860.
Yes. Nehemiah married in 1859 and was listed as widower.
4. "Wyoming Co Deaths", Haga, 1857.
Lists her name as Ellen Bradley. Married in Fayette Co, WV on 6 Nov 1838.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 237.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
1. "Wyoming Co Deaths", Haga, 1857.
Death of infant daughter of Nehemiah and Elenor Allen.