1. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, "Eve Cook Adams" article page 74.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, taken on 12 April 1930, Page 141B, Family #469.
Listed as Asa Cook, age 24, born in WV, married, farm hand, head of household.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, "Eve Cook Adams" article page 74.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, taken on 12 April 1930, Page 141B, Family #469.
Listed as Leona Cook, age 18, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, Asa L. Cook.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, "Eve Cook Adams" article page 74.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, "Eve Cook Adams" article page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. 1900 Census, Wayne Co, WV, Union District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 223B, Family #102.
Listed as Hester Blankenship, age 3, born in WV in Nov 1896, in household of father, William
C. Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV, Union District, taken on 2 May 1910, Page 261A, Family #151.
Listed as Hester A. Blankenship, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, William C. Blankenship.
3. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
Hester Blankenship; married William Bowens.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Eugene and Virgie Adams" article, page 74.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Ernest and Joan Adams" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Ernest and Joan Adams" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Ernest and Joan Adams" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Ernest and Joan Adams" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" Article, Page 73; submitted by Josephine
Adams Toler Riffe; Hamptonville, NC.
"My name is Josephine Adams Toler Riffe, the oldest daughter of the late Ernest and Cora Effie
Johnston Adams...."
"I married Noah Toler Sr in 1953. We had seven children. Our first, Robert Lee, was stillborn and is buried in the Adams Cemetery on Big Branch, located on Lincoln Adams property. Jackie Lynn, who is a sergent in the U.S./ Army, with twenty years of service, He is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Gloria Jean Vannatter of Big Ugly, WV. Lahoma Faye Steele of Hamptonville, NC. Noah Toler II of Hamptonville, NC. Josephine Elizabeth Miller of Cortney, Yadkinville, NC. Steven Ray of Hamptonville, NC.
" Noah and I divorced after fourteen years odf marriag. Noah married again to Ethel Hatfield. I married Isaac Edward Riffe. He was widowed by Alberta Howard Riffe. ..."
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1953); Page 320; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Toler; age 28; born at Verner, WV; single; living in Man, WV; son of William and Letha Toler
married on 5 Mar 1953 Josephine Adams; born at Verner, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter
of Earnest and Cora Adams.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 183A, Family #143.
Listed as Edward Riffe, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry J. Riffe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 263; WV Archives Website.
Isaac Edward Riffe; age 19; born and living at Steeles, WV; single; married on 23 Aug 1947 at Steeles,
WV; Alberta Howard; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Capels, WV; with consent of Rosella
Riffe, mother of Isaac E. Riffe.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 217; WV Archives Website.
Isaac Edward Riffe age 39; born 19 Sep 1927 at Steeles, WV; widower; one previous marriage; living
at Steeles, WV; son of Jack and Rosella (Cline) Riffe; married on 8 Jul 1967 in Wyoming, WV;
Josephine Toler; age 30; born 28 Feb 1937 in Verner, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at
Hanover, WV; daughter of Ernest and Cora (Johnson) Adams.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 263; WV Archives Website.
Isaac Edward Riffe; age 19; born and living at Steeles, WV; single; married on 23 Aug 1947 at Steeles,
WV; Alberta Howard; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Capels, WV; with consent of Rosella
Riffe, mother of Isaac E. Riffe.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Irene Frances Hall, age 51, of Yadkinville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Premier WV. Born June 18, 1962, in Welch WV, she was the daughter of Isaac Edward and Alberta Howard Riffe.
"She was a resident of Yadkinville, N.C. the greater part of her life; and she was of the baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was Preceded in death by one son, Danna Brown, three sisters, Mae, Kathleen, and Lola, two brothers, Jack, and Eugene.
"Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Byerly of Yadkinville, N.C., one sister, Cassie Sizemore of Yadkinville, N.C.; four brothers, Irvin Riffe of Premier, WV, Dotson Riffe, James Riffe, and Johnny Riffe all of Jefferson GA; three Grandsons, Dallas Brown of Rural Hall N.C., Austin Riffe of Yadkinville, N.C., and Nathan Queen of Yadkinville, N.C., two granddaughters, Kenzie Brown of Rural Hall, N.C., and Brenna Queen of Yadkinville, N.C.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 7, 2014 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Randall Dority, officiating. Burial will follow at Riffe Cemetery in Huff Creek. ..."
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
Son of Isaac Edward and Alberta Howard Riffe.
1. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" article, page 73.
1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday; 4 Oct 1961; Page 7; Newspapers.com Website.
"11 Births Listed In Area Hospital
"Mullens (RNS)-- The following births have been recorded at the Wyoming General Hospital, Mullens:
"...A girl, Josephine Elizabeth, three pounds, two and thre-fourth ounces, to Mr. and Mrs. Noad Toler
of Hanover at 12:26 a.m. Sept. 25; ..."
2. "Wyoming County WV Hertiage", 1995, "Adams Toler Riffe" Article, Page 73; submitted by Josephine
Adams Toler Riffe; Hamptonville, NC.
"My name is Josephine Adams Toler Riffe, the oldest daughter of the late Ernest and Cora Effie
Johnston Adams...."
"I married Noah Toler Sr in 1953. We had seven children. Our first, Robert Lee, was stillborn and is buried in the Adams Cemetery on Big Branch, located on Lincoln Adams property. Jackie Lynn, who is a sergent in the U.S./ Army, with twenty years of service, He is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Gloria Jean Vannatter of Big Ugly, WV. Lahoma Faye Steele of Hamptonville, NC. Noah Toler II of Hamptonville, NC. Josephine Elizabeth Miller of Cortney, Yadkinville, NC. Steven Ray of Hamptonville, NC.
" Noah and I divorced after fourteen years odf marriag. Noah married again to Ethel Hatfield. I married Isaac Edward Riffe. He was widowed by Alberta Howard Riffe. ..."
3. North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records, 1900-2023; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Josephine Elizabeth Miller
Gender Female
Race White
Registration Age 62
Birth Date 1961
Birth Place West Virginia
Registration Date 19 Apr 2021
Registration Place Davie, North Carolina, USA
Residence Street Address 152 Dunn Trl
Residence Place Advance, North Carolina
Residence Postal Code 27006 "
4. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 31; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Bryson; age 47; born in Lester, WV; single; ; living at Oceana, WV; son of Mauser and
May F. Bryson; married on 4 Jul 1939 at Oceana, WV; Lurecia Acord; age 27; born and living
at oceana, WV; daughter of Robert and Eva Acord.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 15/16 Jan 1920, Page 208B, Family #78.
Listed as Luray Acord, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Robert L. Acord, Sr.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Clear Fork Road, taken on 5 Apr 1930,
Page 166A, Family #38.
Listed as Luresa Acord, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Robert Acord, Sr.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 31; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Bryson; age 47; born in Lester, WV; single; ; living at Oceana, WV; son of Mauser and
May F. Bryson; married on 4 Jul 1939 at Oceana, WV; Lurecia Acord; age 27; born and living
at oceana, WV; daughter of Robert and Eva Acord.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 273; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Gray; age 59; born 25 Mar 1906 in Kayford, WV; widowed; two previous marriages;
living at Lester, WV; son of Andrew and Ida (Allen) Gray; married on 11 oct 1965 at Matheny,
WV; Mary L. Bryson; age 53; born 12 Mar 1912 in Wyoming Co, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Robert and Eva (Allen) Acord.