1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Harrison Steel, son of James Harvey and Catherine Payne Steel, was born on
20 Aug 1880 at Sandy Huff and died on 4 Aug 1950. He married Lewesa Vance,
daughter of David and Cosbi Vance. Their children were: William Anderson
(married Hattie Mullins); Acy (married Nicatie Fraley); Estil (married Mabel
West); David (married Virginia England); Bittle (married Mildred Lawson);
Boyd (married Lillian McCoy); Ethel (married William H. Wimmer); Myrtle
(married Tom Shirley); and Rosa (married Henry Gabriel).
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 77A;
Image 25 of 28; Family #204/205.
Listed as Harrison Steele; age 29; born in WV; married once for 9 yrs; dry goods merchant; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2295; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harrison Steel; age 38; born 20 Aug 1880; living at Paynesville, WV; farmer; nearest relative, Louisey
Steel, Paynesville, WV; tall with heavy build; dark eyes and Black hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 6 Feb 1920; Page 228A;
Image 3 of 16; Family #248/251.
Listed as Harison Steele; age 39; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 262A,
Family #377.
Listed as Harrison Steele, age 50, born in WV, married at 21, merchant, head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-60; taken on 17 May
1940; Page 1245B; Image 128 of 132; Household #994.
Listed as Harrison Steele; age 59; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; propriator of retail grocery store; head of household.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William B. and Mildred L.
Steele, Miner; Article; Page 245; submitted by John Steele, Rt 1, Box 17, Bluefield, WV 24701.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Benny and Ona Steele"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Benny C. Steele, HC 64,
Box 563, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 246B, Family #135.
Listed as Louisa Vance, age 14, born in Aug 1885 in WV, in household of
father, David Vance.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Harrison Steel, son of James Harvey and Catherine Payne Steel, was born on
20 Aug 1880 at Sandy Huff and died on 4 Aug 1950. He married Lewesa Vance,
daughter of David and Cosbi Vance. Their children were: William Anderson
(married Hattie Mullins); Acy (married Nicatie Fraley); Estil (married Mabel
West); David (married Virginia England); Bittle (married Mildred Lawson);
Boyd (married Lillian McCoy); Ethel (married William H. Wimmer); Myrtle
(married Tom Shirley); and Rosa (married Henry Gabriel).
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 11 May 1910;
Page 77A; Image 25 of 28; Family #204/205.
Listed as Louisa Steele; age 24; born in WV; married once for 9 yrs; 3 children. all living; in
household of husband, Harrison Steele.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 6 Feb 1920;
Page 228A; Image 3 of 16; Family #248/251.
Listed as Louisa Steele, age 32, born in WV, married; in household of husband, Harrison Steel.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 262A,
Family #377.
Listed as Louisa Steele, age 43, born in WV, married at 14, in household of husband, Harrison
Steel.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-60; taken on 17 May
1940; Page 1245B; Image 128 of 132; Household #994.
Listed as Louise Steele; age 52; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Harrison Steele.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William B. and Mildred L.
Steele, Miner; Article; Page 245; submitted by John Steele, Rt 1, Box 17, Bluefield, WV 24701.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Benny and Ona Steele"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Benny C. Steele, HC 64,
Box 563, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page__; Line #139; Ancestry.com Website.
Everett Mullins; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Paynesville, WV; miner son of
Howard Payne and Lucy Mullins; married on 10 Nov 1928 in Grundy, VA; Linnie Vance; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of David and Cosby (Lester) Vance.
2. LDS Web Site, Social Security Death Index.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb Sep 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; living at Paynesville, McDowell WV at
death.
3. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; son of Lucinda Mullins and L. Howard
Payne; married Linnie Vance, daughter of David and Cosby Lester Vance in Nov 1928.
Linnie Vance; born on 19 Sep 1911; children: Edna, Edith, Edgar, Lindburg, Corina, Ralph, David,
Carolyn, and Brenda.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page
233A, Family #337.
Listed as Everett Mullins, age 8, born in WV, in household of Lawrence Mullins with mother
Lucinda Mullins.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #22.
Listed as Everet Mullins, age 18, born in WV, married at 16, farm laborer, in household of mother,
Lucinda Mullins, with wife and daughter.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920;
Page 222B; Family #147.
Listed as Linnie Vance; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, David Vance.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page__; Line #139; Ancestry.com Website.
Everett Mullins; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Paynesville, WV; miner son of
Howard Payne and Lucy Mullins; married on 10 Nov 1928 in Grundy, VA; Linnie Vance; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of David and Cosby (Lester) Vance.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #22.
Listed as Linnie Mullins, age 18, born in WV, married at 16, in household of mother-in-law, Lucinda
Mullins, with husband and daughter.
4. LDS Web Site, Social Security Death Index.
Linnie Mullins; born on 19 Sep 1911; died on 17 Aug 2000; living at Paynesville, McDowell WV at
death.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; son of Lucinda Mullins and L. Howard
Payne; married Linnie Vance, daughter of David and Cosby Lester Vance in Nov 1928.
Linnie Vance; born on 19 Sep 1911; children: Edna, Edith, Edgar, Lindburg, Corina, Ralph, David,
Carolyn, and Brenda.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; son of Lucinda Mullins and L. Howard
Payne; married Linnie Vance, daughter of David and Cosby Lester Vance in Nov 1928.
Linnie Vance; born on 19 Sep 1911; children: Edna, Edith, Edgar, Lindburg, Corina, Ralph, David,
Carolyn, and Brenda.
Edith Mullins; born on 26 Nov 1931; died on 26 Sep 1936; buried in Mullins Family Cemetery,
Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; son of Lucinda Mullins and L. Howard
Payne; married Linnie Vance, daughter of David and Cosby Lester Vance in Nov 1928.
Linnie Vance; born on 19 Sep 1911; children: Edna, Edith, Edgar, Lindburg, Corina, Ralph, David,
Carolyn, and Brenda.
Ralph Mullins; born on 29 Oct 1939; died on 19 Dec 1995; married Wyonia "Sissy" Lyons on
9 Aug 1958; worked for Newport News Shipbuilding until his death from cancer.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Everett Mullins; born on 2 Feb 1911; died on 8 Nov 1995; son of Lucinda Mullins and L. Howard
Payne; married Linnie Vance, daughter of David and Cosby Lester Vance in Nov 1928.
Linnie Vance; born on 19 Sep 1911; children: Edna, Edith, Edgar, Lindburg, Corina, Ralph, David,
Carolyn, and Brenda.
David Mullins; born on 13 Aug 1943; married Sally Kent Sibold on 21 Jul 1962. Sally K. died of cancer
in 1975; David remarried to Judy Mills on 29 Oct 1976; lives in Salem, VA.
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. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages" transcribed by WPA, page 33.
Preston Mullins; age 21; married Lucinda Mullins, age 18, on 16 Oct 1889 in McDowell Co, WV by
James L. Payne.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #287.
Listed as Lucinda Mullins, age 26, born in VA in 1874, married 10 yrs, 4 children, 3 living, in household
of husband, Robert P. Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 May 1910, Page 75A,
Family #160.
Listed as Lucy Mullins, age 38, born in VA, widowed, 7 children, 3 living, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 233A, Family #337.
Listed as Lucy Mullins, age 47, born in VA, widow, in household of Lawrence Mullins.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #22.
Listed as Luly Mullins, age 54, born in VA, widowed, farmer, head of household.
1. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages" transcribed by WPA, page 33.
Preston Mullins; age 21; married Lucinda Mullins, age 18, on 16 Oct 1889 in McDowell Co, WV by
James L. Payne.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #287.
Listed as Robert Mullins, age 28, born in VA in Jan 1872, farmer, head of household.
1. "McDowell Co, WV Marriages" transcribed by WPA, page 33.
Preston Mullins; age 21; married Lucinda Mullins, age 18, on 16 Oct 1889 in McDowell Co, WV by
James L. Payne.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #287.
Listed as Lucinda Mullins, age 26, born in VA in 1874, married 10 yrs, 4 children, 3 living, in household
of husband, Robert P. Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 May 1910, Page 75A,
Family #160.
Listed as Lucy Mullins, age 38, born in VA, widowed, 7 children, 3 living, head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 233A, Family #337.
Listed as Lucy Mullins, age 47, born in VA, widow, in household of Lawrence Mullins.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #22.
Listed as Luly Mullins, age 54, born in VA, widowed, farmer, head of household.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Lucinda Mullins married Robert Mullins; children: Preston, Andy, and Rebecca M.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 May 1910, Page 75A,
Family #160.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 18, born in WV, in household of mother, Lucinda Mullins Mullins.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 255A, Family #287.
Listed as Preston Mullins, age 6, born in WV in Oct 1893, in household of father, Robert P. Mullins.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 233A,
Family #338.
Listed as Moses Mullins, age 1 yr, 2 months, born in WV, in household of father, Preston Mullins.
2. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV" 1858-1999, Vol II, "Mose Mullins" article, Page 216.
Mose Mullins; born on 29 Nov 1919 at Paynesville; died on 4 May 1968 at Mattie Williams Hospital in
Richlands, VA; buried in Noah Mullins Cemetery on State Line Ridge in McDowell Co, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Burl and Linda Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Chester Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joyce Ann Mullins Reed"; Article; Page 226; submitted by,Geneva Steele; HC-61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Kevin D. and Monica Reed"; Article; Page 226; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Woods Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B,
Family #300.
Listed as Mae Keene, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Miles H. Keene.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Burl and Linda Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Chester Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cathy Ann Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61, Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Joyce Ann Mullins Reed"; Article; Page 226; submitted by,Geneva Steele; HC-61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Kevin D. and Monica Reed"; Article; Page 226; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581
Maiden Woods Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
M.H. Keene; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of William W.
and N; married on 7 Sep 1904 at John Lester's in McDowell Co, WV; Martha Lester; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and S.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 19 May 1910, Page 78B,
Family #240.
Listed as Harper Keen, age 26, born in WV, married 5 years, farm laborer, head of household.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page
227 B, Family #244.
Listed as Harp Keene, age 39, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B,
Family #300.
Listed as Harper Keene, age 48, born in WV, married at 23, farmer, head of household.
5. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Miles Harper Keene; born on 12 Jun 1881; died on 28 Apr 1952; "Son of William and Nancy Vance
Keene"; buried here.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 247B, Family #158.
Listed as Martha Lester, age 10, born in May 1890 in WV, in household of father, James W. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
M.H. Keene; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of William W.
and N; married on 7 Sep 1904 at John Lester's in McDowell Co, WV; Martha Lester; age 17; born
in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and S.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 19 May 1910, Page 78B,
Family #240.
Listed as Martha Keen, age 20, born in WV, married 5 years, 3 children, 2 living, in household of
husband, Miles H. Keene.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920,
Page 227 B, Family #244.
Listed as Martha Keene, age 28, born in WV, in household of husband, Miles Harper Keene.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B,
Family #300.
Listed as Martha Keene, age 38, born in WV, married at 13, in household of husband, Miles H.
Keene.
6. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #12730; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Riley hagerman; age 80; born and living in Jolo, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; son
of Mose and Abigail (Munsey) Hagerman; married on 9 may 1955 in Russell Co, VA; Martha Keen;
maiden name Lester; age 68; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; widow; one previous marriage;
daughter of James and Sarah (Young) Lester.
7. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Martha Keen Hagerman; born on 11 May 1891; died on 7 Jul 1977; "Daughter of Jim and Sarah
Hicks (sic, Young) Lester; wife of Harper Keene and Riley Hagerman"; buried here.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Amanda payne; 14 Feb 2013.
" Martha Elizabeth Lester Hagerman
Birth 11 May 1891
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jul 1977 (aged 86)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Vance Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Martha Elizabeth Lester was born 11, May 1891 and passed away 7, July 1977. She was the daughter of James William "Jim" Lester and Sarah Ann Young-Hicks-Lester."Martha married Miles Harper Keene on 7, Sept. 1904 at John Lester's home by W. R. (William Riley) Estep. Harper passed away in 1952. Martha later married Riley Hagerman."
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mose Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61; Box 27-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 19 May 1910, Page 78B,
Family #240.
Listed as Rebecca L. Keen, age 7 months, born in WV, in household of father, Miles H. Keene.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227 B,
Family #244.
Listed as Gillmer Keene, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Miles Harper Keene.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B, Family #300.
Listed as Gilmer Keene, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Miles H. Keene.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Elles Keene; born on 4 Jul 1919; died on 10 Mar 1925; "Courthouse records show death on 25 Mar
1925, 5 yrs old, son of Harper and Martha Lester Keene"; buried here.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227 B,
Family #244.
Listed as Ellis Keene, age 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Miles Harper Keene.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
William Cecil Keene; born on 25 Jan 1927; died on 30 Jan 1927; "Son of Harper and Martha Lester
Keene"; buried here.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Milos E. Keene; born on 26 Apr 1932; died on 5 May 1932; "Courthouse records show birth on 26 Apr
1932, death on 1 May 1932, 5 days old, son of Harper and Martha Lester Keene"; buried here.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Edna Roberts; born on 14 Sep 1935; died on 16 Mar 1968; "Died of cancer, daughter of Harper and
Martha Lester Keene, wife of Gervis Roberts"; buried here.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 17 Feb 1920, Page 21B,
Family #360.
Listed as Dewey Lester, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Paris Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Lester; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Paris
and Elizabeth; married on 30 May 1933 at Paynesville, WV; Lillie Horn; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of John and Sarah.
3. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
William Dewey Lester; born on 3 Nov 1908; died on 11 Oct 1953; "son of Paris and Elizabeth Steel
Lester, husband of Lula Horn Lester"; buried here.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page 227A,
Family #235.
Listed as Lula Horn, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, John F. Horn.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Lester; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Paris
and Elizabeth; married on 30 May 1933 at Paynesville, WV; Lillie Horn; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of John and Sarah.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #30693; Ancestry.com Website.
Taft Thornberry; age 47; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; miner; one previous marriage; living
at Jolo, WV; son of Alex and Sarah (Payne) Thornberry; married on 22 Oct 1955 at Lebanon, VA;
Lula Mae Lester; maiden name Horn; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; one previous
marriage; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of John and Sarah (Lester) Horn.
4. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Lula Horn Lester; born on 2 Jul 1917; died on 2 Apr 2000; "Daughter of John and Sarah, added by
Lona Payne".
1. 1910 Census, Allegany Co, MD; Mt Savage; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 167B; Family #61/67.
Listed as Jesse R. Shirley; age 17; born in MD; coal miner; in household of father, Charles D. Shirley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Shirley; age 30; born in Washington Co, MD; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of David and Annie Shirley; married on 1 Jun 1927 at Twin Branch; Rhoda E. Keen; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Martha Keen.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16318; Ancestry.com Website.
Jess R. Shirley; age 67; born in Clear Springs, MD; single; miner; living in Cleveland, VA; son of
Charlie and Annie (Stump) Shirley; married on 8 Jun 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Rhoda Ellen Keen; age
51;born in Paynesville, WV; living at Cleveland, VA; daughter of Harper and Martha (Lester) Keen.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 011677; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie R. Shirley; age 74; born in MD; widowed; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; SS# 232-16-2836;
served in WW I; son pf Charlie and _______ Shirley; died 17 Aug 1967 at Bradshaw, WV; from;
cor pulmonale; due to chronic pulmonary insufficiency; buried; 20 Aug 1967 in Vance Cemetery,
Paynesville, NC; informant, Raymond Shirley, Bradshaw.
5. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Jess R. Shirley; born on 12 Sep 1892; died on 17 Aug 1967; "PFC WV WW II, husband of Rhoda
Keen Shirley"; buried here.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227 B,
Family #244.
Listed as Rhoda E. Keene, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Miles Harper Keene.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Shirley; age 30; born in Washington Co, MD; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of David and Annie Shirley; married on 1 Jun 1927 at Twin Branch; Rhoda E. Keen; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Martha Keen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 000660; WV Archives Web Site.
Rhoda Ellen Shirley; age 48; born 26 Jan 1912 in WV; married; housewife; livng at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Harper and Martha (Hagerman) (sic?, Lester?) Keene; died 19 Jan 1961 at Bradshaw, WV;
from unknown; DOA; due to hypertensive cardio vascular disease; buried 21 Jan 1961 in Vance
Cemtery, Bradshaw, WV; informant, Jesse Shirley, Bradshaw, WV.
4. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Rhoda E. Shirley; born on 26 Jan 1912; died on 19 Jan 1961; "Daughter of Harper and Martha
(Lester) Keene, wife of Jess R. Shirley"; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 25 Aug 1860, Page 818, Family #404.
Listed as Enoch Keen, age 11, born in VA, in household of father, Mathias Keen.
2. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, page 346A.
Listed as Enoch Keen, age 29, born in VA, in household of brother, Jonas Keen.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 248A;
Family #159/159.
Listed as Enoch Keen; age 50; born in VA in Mar 1850; in household of brother, William Keene.
4. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page __B; Image #__of __;
Family #125/127.
Listed as James Keen; age 51; born in Jun 1849 in VA; married 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 16/17 Feb 1920, Page
234A, Family #347.
Listed as Enoch Keene, age 65, born in VA, in household of niece, Rhoda Keene Compton.
6. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
James Enoch Keene; born in Jun 1849; died on 22 Feb 1922; "Age 71, these are courthouse dates,
son of Mot (Mathias) and Theresa Keene; father of Whiitten Keene"; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page __B; Image #__of __;
Family #125/127.
Listed as Cordelia Keen; age 48; born in Mar 1852 in VA; married 20 yrs; 7 children all living; in
household of husband, James E. Keene.
2. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Cordilla Keene; born in 1859; died in Dec 1916; "Wife of James Enoch Keene"; buried here.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page __B; Image #__of __;
Family #125/127.
Listed as Margaret. Keen; age 17; born in Sep 1882 in VA; in household of father, James E. Keene.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page __B; Image #__of __;
Family #125/127.
Listed as Arthur Keen; age 14; born in Feb 1886 in VA; farm laborer; in household of father,
James E. Keene.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page __B; Image #__of __;
Family #125/127.
Listed as Thomas Keen; age 10; born in Mar 1890 in VA; in household of father, James E. Keene.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 261B,
Family #262.
Listed as Alexander Vance, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Mathias Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 417; WV Archives Web Site.
Alex Vance; age 28; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 1 Apr 1943 at Bradshaw,
WV; Helen Mitchell; age 18; born in Amigo, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV: with consent of John
Mitchell, father of Helen Mitchell.
3. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Alexander Vance; born on 13 Mar 1913; died on 25 Sep 1970; "son of Mathias Vance"; buried here.
4. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Roger Lee Vance; born on 13 May 1944; died on 28 Jan 1969; "Son of Alexander and Helen
Mitchell Vance, grandson of Mathias Vance"; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tom and Eva Jewell"; Article; Page 201; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61; Box 37B; Paynesville, WV 24873.
"She (Eva Vance) had two half brothers: John W, and Alexander Vance."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 417; WV Archives Web Site.
Alex Vance; age 28; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 1 Apr 1943 at Bradshaw,
WV; Helen Mitchell; age 18; born in Amigo, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV: with consent of John
Mitchell, father of Helen Mitchell.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 011132; Ancestry.com Website.
Glen Edward Smith; age 33; born 10 May 1937 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Rt 1, Box 215, Raven, VA; son of Garland Garfield and Mary Martha (Thomas)
Smith; married on 26 Apr 1971 at Patterson, VA; Helen Louise Vance, maiden name, Mitchell; age
45; born 21 Mar 1926 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at same
address; daughter of Guy Fred and Kate (Manns) Mitchell.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ronnie Mallory; 15 Apr 2013.
" Helen Louise Mitchell Smith
Birth 1926
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 2010 (aged 83–84)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Simmons Cemetery
Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 108585709"