1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 314C;
Family #26/27.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Malcolm Payne.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 173B;
Family #12/12.
Listed as George W. Payne; age 21; born in VA in Sep 1878; in household of father, Malakiah Payne.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 11, 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 Preston Blankenship, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic); single; farmer; son of _____; married
on 2 Apr 1920 at Panther, WV; Tilda Estep; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
______.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #269.
Listed as Preston Blankenship, age 30, born in WV, married at 21, farm laborer, head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Preston Blankenship; age 42; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; logger in saw mill; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 015039; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 61; born 2 Aug 1898 in VA; married; timberman; living at Panther, WV; son
of Ance and Pricy (Bailey) Blankenship; died 5 Nov 1959 at Panther, WV; due to coronary caused by
hypertension; buried in Estep Ridge Cematery, Paynesville; informant, Dorothy Collins, Beartown,
WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248A, Family #161
Listed as Matilda Estep, age 4, born in Nov 1895 in WV, in household of
father, William Estep.
Twin of Hannibal Estep.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Estep-Robinette Clan Article, page 142.
William Riley Estep was born on 9 Oct 1849 and died 19 July 1945. He married
Barbara Dotson. Their children were: Sons John and Jake died young; other
sons were: Willie, Dave, Wallace, William Riley, Jr, and Hanable. There were
six daughters: Sarah (married _______Viars), Rebecca (married
_______Kennedy), Patty (married _______Payne), Lydia (married _______Payne),
Mary (maried ______Kennedy) and Tilda (married ______Blankenship).
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 2 May 1910, page 73A,
Family #126.
Listed as Matilda Estep, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Estep.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #281.
Listed as Tilda Esty, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Estep.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic); single; farmer; son of _____; married
on 2 Apr 1920 at Panther, WV; Tilda Estep; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
______.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #269.
Listed as Tilda Blankenship, age 34, born in WV, married at 25, in household of husband, Preston
Blankenship.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Matilda Blankenship; age 44; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Preston Blankenship.
1 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Barbara Ellen Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Preston Blankenship.
1 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as Martha Jane Blankenship; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Preston Blankenship.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Estep-Robinette Clan Article, page 142.
William Riley Estep was born on 9 Oct 1849 and died 19 July 1945. He married
Barbara Dotson. Their children were: Sons John and Jake died young; other
sons were: Willie, Dave, Wallace, William Riley, Jr, and Hanable. There were
six daughters: Sarah (married _______Viars), Rebecca (married
_______Kennedy), Patty (married _______Payne), Lydia (married _______Payne),
Mary (maried ______Kennedy) and Tilda (married ______Blankenship).
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; 7th District; taken 14/15 Jun 1900; Page 191B; Family #433/438.
Listed as James T. Payne; age 20; born in May 1880 in KY; single; farm laborer; in household of
father, Greoge W. Payne.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 2 May 1910,
Page 73A; Family #127.
Listed as James Payne, age 29, born in KY, married 1 yr, farmer, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920,
Page 229B, Family #280.
Listed as James Payne, age 39, born in KY, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #267.
Listed as James T. Payne, age 49, born in KY, married at 28, farmer, head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as James Payne; age 58; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; W.P.A. laborer on road project; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14814; WV Archives Website.
James Taylor Payne; age 59 yrs, 5 mons, 2 days; born 23 May 1881 in Carter Co, KY; married;
husband of Lettie Payne; farmer; son of Wash Payne and unknown mother; died 25 Oct 1940 at
Bradshaw, WVl due to pneumonia fever; buried 29 Oct 1940 at Jolo, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248A, Family #161
Listed as Lydia Estep, age 11, born in Mar 1889 in WV, in household of
father, William Estep.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
The Estep-Robinette Clan Article, page 142.
William Riley Estep was born on 9 Oct 1849 and died 19 July 1945. He married
Barbara Dotson. Their children were: Sons John and Jake died young; other
sons were: Willie, Dave, Wallace, William Riley, Jr, and Hanable. There were
six daughters: Sarah (married _______Viars), Rebecca (married
_______Kennedy), Patty (married _______Payne), Lydia (married _______Payne),
Mary (maried ______Kennedy) and Tilda (married ______Blankenship).
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 2 May 1910, page 73A,
Family #127.
Listed as Lyda Payne, age 21, born in WV, married 1 yr, 1 child, 1 living, in household of husband,
James T. Payne.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #280.
Listed as Lidia Payne, age 30, born in WV, in household of husband, James T. Payne.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #267.
Listed as Lydia M. Payne, age 41, born in WV, married at 20, in household of husband, James T.
Payne.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Lydie Payne; age 52; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James T. Payne.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 012647; WV Archives Website.
Lydia Payne; age 84; born 23 Mar 1940 (sic, 1888) in WV; widow; housewife; living at Bradshaw, WV'
daughter of W.R. and Barbara (Dotson) Estep; died 6 Aug 1972 at Bradshaw, WV; due to
ateriocslerosis heart disease; buried 8 Aug 1972 in Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 2 May 1910, page 73A,
Family #127.
Listed as Maggie Payne, age 7 mons, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #280.
Listed as Maggie Payne, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B, Family #267.
Listed as Maggie Payne, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Maggie Payne; age 31; born in WV; single; no education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James T. Payne.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B, Family #267.
Listed as Harding Payne, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B, Family #267.
Listed as Grant Payne, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Grant Payne; age 17; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, James T. Payne.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B, Family #267.
Listed as Carl Payne, age 2 yrs, 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Carl Payne; age 13; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James T. Payne.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Joy Payne; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James T. Payne.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #280.
Listed as Cloyd Payne, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #267.
Listed as Claude Payne, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1168B; Image 38 of 64; Household #330.
Listed as Claude Payne; age 26; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, James T. Payne.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 136; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Payne; age 32; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 20 Mar 1944
at Welch, WV; Clara Osborne; age 20; born at Premier, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; with
consent of Vicy Osborne, mother of Clara Osborne.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Claude Payne" Article,
page 218. Claude Payne; born on 11 Oct 1911; died in Feb 1973; buried in Harrison Woody Family
Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV; son of James and Lydia Estep Payne: married Clara
Osborne.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Roy C. Payne" article, page 219.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73 003973; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
William Claude Payne; age 61; born 31 Oct 1911 in WV; married; miner; husband of Clara Osborne;
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of James and Lydia (Estep) Payne; died 13 Feb 1973; DOA Doctors
Hospital, Welch, WV; from bronchopneumonia; buried 16 Feb 1973 in Harrison Woody Cemetery,
Paynesville, WV.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Roy C. Payne" article, page 219.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 136; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Payne; age 32; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 20 Mar 1944
at Welch, WV; Clara Osborne; age 20; born at Premier, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; with
consent of Vicy Osborne, mother of Clara Osborne.
3. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Clara Payne; born 11 Apr 1923; living at Bradshaw, WV 24817 on 1 Jun 1996.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Clara Payne; born 11 Apr 1923; died in Oct 1992; last residence, WV; SS#236-96-2804; card
issued in WV.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Roy C. Payne" article, page 219.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #152.
Listed as David Payne, age 7, born in Jan 1883 (sic 1893) in WV, in household
of his grandmother, Mary Payne, with his father, David Payne.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 139A; Image 21 of
60; Family #74/175.
Listed as Dave Payne; age 28; born in VA; married; no occupation; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 246B,
Family #99.
Listed as David Payne, age 38, born in WV, married at 19, barber, head of household.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #44.
Listed as Dave C. Payne; age 58; born in WV; married; unemployed; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #14677; WV Archives Web Site.
David Crockett Payne; age 59; born on 5 Jan 1891 (sic, 1893) at Brashaw, WV; married; barber;
son of David Crockett Payne (mother unknown); died on 5 Oct 1950 at Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 8 Oct 1950 in Payne Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, Bernard
Payne (son).
Lorena Stacy "Rena" Blankenship
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 139A; Image 21 of
60; Family #74/175.
Listed as Reaney Payne; age 26; born in VA; married; in household of husband, David C. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, bradshaw, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 246B,
Family #99.
Listed as Rena Payne, age 35, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, David Payne, Jr.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #44.
Listed as Rena Payne; age 56; born in VA; married; in household of husband, David C. Payne. Jr.
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Friday 24 Jun 2005, Newspaper, Obit.
"BRADSHAW - David B. "Buss" Payne, 86, a lifelong resident of McDowell County went to be with the
Lord on June 22, 2005 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va., following a long illness. "Born May 16, 1919, he was a son of the late Lorene Stacey Payne and David Crockett Payne. He
was the last surviving child of nine children, Hobart Payne, Madge Frazier, Gladys Landers, Robert
C. Payne, Ed Payne, Fred B. Payne, Sally Coleman and infant Verna Estelle..."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #725; WV Archives Website.
Verna Estelle Payne; age 5 mons, 5 days; born 31 jul 1932 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of D.C. and
Lorena (Stacy) Payne; died 5 Jan 1933 at Bradshaw, WV; due to infantile paralysis; no burial
information; informant, D.C. Payne, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, bradshaw, taken on 7 Apr 1930, Page 246B,
Family #99.
Listed as Fred Payne, age 4 yrs, 2 months, born in WV, in household of father, David Payne, Jr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 24; WV Archives Website.
Fred Payne; age 21; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 26 Jun 1946 at Raysal, WV;
Opal Robinson; age 18; born in Grundy, VA; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; with consent of Caroline
Robinson, mother of Opal Robinson.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dwelling #9.
Listed as Fred D. Payne; age 24; born in WV; married; auto mechanic in garage; head of
household.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne"
Article, page 218.
Fred Doss "Bear" Payne; born on 8 Feb 1926 at Bradshaw, WV; son of David and Rena Stacy
Blankenship Payne; married Opal Robinson, daughter of Ellison and Caroline Robinson of Raysal,
WV, on 26 Jun 1946.
5. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Friday 24 Jun 2005, Newspaper, Obit.
"BRADSHAW - David B. "Buss" Payne, 86, a lifelong resident of McDowell County went to be with the
Lord on June 22, 2005 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va., following a long illness. "Born May 16, 1919, he was a son of the late Lorene Stacey Payne and David Crockett Payne. He
was the last surviving child of nine children, Hobart Payne, Madge Frazier, Gladys Landers, Robert
C. Payne, Ed Payne, Fred B. Payne, Sally Coleman and infant Verna Estelle..."
6. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Fred Payne; born on 8 Feb 1926; died on 6 Jun 2004; living at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV at
death.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne"
Article, page 218.
Fred Doss "Bear" Payne; born on 8 Feb 1926 at Bradshaw, WV; son of David and Rena Stacy
Blankenship Payne; married Opal Robinson, daughter of Ellison and Caroline Robinson of Raysal,
WV, on 26 Jun 1946.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 115A, Family #261.
Listed as Opal Robinson, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Ellison Robinson.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 24; WV Archives Website.
Fred Payne; age 21; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 26 Jun 1946 at Raysal, WV;
Opal Robinson; age 18; born in Grundy, VA; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; with consent of Caroline
Robinson, mother of Opal Robinson.
4, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dwelling #9.
Listed as Opal Payne; age 22; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Fred D. Payne.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne"
Article, page 218.
2, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 1; Dwelling #9.
Listed as Carolyn S. Payne; age 10 mons born in July 1949 in WV; in household of father, Fred D.
Payne.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne" Article, page 218.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne" Article, page 218.
Fred Doss "Bear" Payne; born on 8 Feb 1926 at Bradshaw, WV; son of David and Rena Stacy Blankenship Payne;
married Opal Robinson, daughter of Ellison and Caroline Robinson of Raysal, WV, on 26 Jun 1946.
Ellison; killed in mine accident in 1940 at Raysal, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 115A, Family #261.
Listed as Ellis Robinson, age 23, born in VA, married at 18, coal miner, head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995 "Fred (Bear) Payne" Article, page 218.
Fred Doss "Bear" Payne; born on 8 Feb 1926 at Bradshaw, WV; son of David and Rena Stacy Blankenship Payne;
married Opal Robinson, daughter of Ellison and Caroline Robinson of Raysal, WV, on 26 Jun 1946.
Caroline "Carrie" (_______) Robinson; married second Ray Lawson after death of Ellison.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 115A, Family #261.
Listed as Caroline Robinson, age 21, born in VA, married at 16, in household of husband, Ellison Robinson.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 115A, Family #261.
Listed as June Robinson, age 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, Ellison Robinson.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Dale L. Payne article, page 218.
Lewis Howard Payne was born on 2 Jan 1886 and died 2 Sep 1922. He married
Patty Mullins, daughter of William and Meda Mullins. Their children were:
Howard, Everett, Earl, Verner, Elmer, Oma and Meda.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
L.H. Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
William and Jane; married on 24 Dec 1907 at William Mullen's; Pattie Mullins; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Media.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 252B, Family #238.
Listed as Lewis Payne, age 14, born in Jan 1886 in WV, in household of
father, William Payne.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 222. Everett
Cortelyou Payne, submitted by Shelia E. Payne, 1008 Belmont Drive, Dickson,
TN 37055.
Everett C. Payne, born 17 Sep 1908, was son of Lewis Howard and Patty Mullins Payne.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 78A,
Family #232.
Listed as Lewis H. Payne, age 24, born in WV, married 2 yrs, farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 14/16 February 1920;
Page 233B; Image 14 of 16; Family #342/346.
Listed as Lewis H. Payne; age 33; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
"Lewis Howard Payne
Birth 2 Jan 1886
Death 2 Sep 1922 (aged 36)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16759798"
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Dale L. Payne article, page 218.
Lewis Howard Payne was born on 2 Jan 1886 and died 2 Sep 1922. He married
Patty Mullins, daughter of William and Meda Mullins. Their children were:
Howard, Everett, Earl, Verner, Elmer, Oma and Meda.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
L.H. Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
William and Jane; married on 24 Dec 1907 at William Mullen's; Pattie Mullins; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Media.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 78A, Family #232.
Listed as Pattie Payne, age 24, born in WV, married 2 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, in household of husband, Lewis H. Payne.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 14/16 February 1920;
Page 233B; Image 14 of 16; Family #342/346.
Listed as Patty Payne; age 33; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Lewis H. Payne.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10 of 51;
Family #81/82.
Listed as Patty Payne; age 43; born in WV; widow; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 14/16 February 1920;
Page 233B; Image 14 of 16; Family #342/346.
Listed as William E. Payne; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis H. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10 of 51;
Family #81/82.
Listed as Earl Payne; age 19; born in WV; single; garage mechanic; in household of mother, Patty Mullins Payne.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Dale L. Payne article, page 218.
Dale L. Payne was born on 24 Aug 1879, the son of William and Jane Payne.
Dale's mother was Jane Varney from Mingo Co, WV.
He married first, Sarah Etta Riffe, daughter of Booker and Lucy McPeakes
Riffe; second, Mary Jane White on 10 Aug 1922; and third, May Roberts on 8 Aug 1941.
Believe Dale was born in 1881. He is not listed in the 1880 Census and his marriage age was 18
on 24 Aug 1899.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 97.
O.(sic D.) L. Payne, age 18, married on 24 Aug 1899 Sarah Riffe, age 17.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #143.
Listed as Dale Payne, age 18, born in Aug 1881 in WV, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 78A,
Family #230.
Listed as Dellerain Payne, age 30, born in WV, married 10 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1508; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Del Payne; age 37; born on 21 Aug 1881; living at Bradshaw, WV; farmer; nearest relative, Sarah E.
Payne, wife, Bradshaw, WV; short with stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 215B,
Family #34.
Listed as Dell Payne, age 39, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #11.
Listed as Dell Payne, age 49, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #204; Apr 1942.
Dell Rain Payne; age 60; born on 21 Aug 1881 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Jolo, McDowell Co,
WVfarmer; person who will always know address, Lilly Mae Payne, Jolo, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #11.
Listed as Mary J. Payne, age 60, born in VA, married at 35, in household of husband, Dale L. Payne.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Dale L. Payne article, page 218.
Dale L. Payne was born on 24 Aug 1879, the son of William and Jane Payne.
Dale's mother was Jane Varney from Mingo Co, WV.
He married first, Sarah Etta Riffe, daughter of Booker and Lucy McPeakes
Riffe; second, Mary Jane White on 10 Aug 1922; and third, May Roberts on 8 Aug 1941.
Believe Dale was born in 1881. He is not listed in the 1880 Census and his marriage age was 18
on 24 Aug 1899.
2. Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV, page 97.
O.(sic D.) L. Payne, age 18, married on 24 Aug 1899 Sarah Riffe, age 17.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247A, Family #143.
Listed as Dale Payne, age 18, born in Aug 1881 in WV, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 78A,
Family #230.
Listed as Dellerain Payne, age 30, born in WV, married 10 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1508; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Del Payne; age 37; born on 21 Aug 1881; living at Bradshaw, WV; farmer; nearest relative, Sarah E.
Payne, wife, Bradshaw, WV; short with stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 215B,
Family #34.
Listed as Dell Payne, age 39, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223B, Family #11.
Listed as Dell Payne, age 49, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #204; Apr 1942.
Dell Rain Payne; age 60; born on 21 Aug 1881 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Jolo, McDowell Co,
WVfarmer; person who will always know address, Lilly Mae Payne, Jolo, WV.