1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995; Page 183.
"Charles Emmit and Effie Kennedy" article by Effie Kennedy, Paynesville, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #6929; Ancestry.com Website.
Estel Roberts; age 22; born at Lex, WV; single; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Dan and
Mattie (Roberts) Roberts; married on 5 Mar 1955 at lebanon, VA; Hester Mae Payne; age 21; born in
Jolo, WV; single; teacher; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Gerald and Samantha (Mullins)
Payne.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #6929; Ancestry.com Website.
Estel Roberts; age 22; born at Lex, WV; single; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Dan and
Mattie (Roberts) Roberts; married on 5 Mar 1955 at lebanon, VA; Hester Mae Payne; age 21; born in
Jolo, WV; single; teacher; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Gerald and Samantha (Mullins)
Payne.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37797; Ancestry.com Website.
Swanson Payne; age 22; born in Bradshaw, Wv; songle; constructiion worker; living at Jolo, WV; son
of Roy and Angeline (Rife) Payne; married on 28 Dec 1961 in Russell Co, VA; Hester Roberts;
Maiden name, Payne; age 27; born in Jolo, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; teacher; living at
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Gerald and Samanatha (Mullins) Payne,
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 91, "Eugene Anglin" article, submitted by
Judy Westbrook and Hester Payne Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
Hester May Payne; born on 22 Oct 1934; daughter of Gerald and Samantha Mullins Payne.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hester M. Anglin, formerly of Bradshaw, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2020 at her home in Louisville, Kentucky."Hester was born October 22, 1934, in Jolo to the late Jerald and Samantha Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Anglin, and her brother Willie Ray Payne.
"Hester is survived by her daughter, Dr. Donna M. Roberts and husband Dr. W. Michael Hughes. She has three grandsons, Dr. W. Michael Hughes, Jr. and wife Holly, Reverend Robert Christopher Hughes, and Stephen Peyton Hughes, and two great-grandchildren, Elijah Michael Hughes and Scarlett Elise Hughes. She is also survived by sister-in-law Norma (Payne) Holcomb, widow of Willie Ray, brother Charles Payne and wife Helen, and brother Lowell Payne and wife Beulah. Additional survivors include a host of cousins who affectionately thought of her as a sister.
"Hester was a teacher and retired from the McDowell County School System, beginning with her first job in a one-room school and ending at Jolo Elementary. After retirement she enjoyed travel and volunteer work. She passionately served veterans through work with the VFW Auxiliary, helping to plan the Veterans’ Day dinner each year. As a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Bradshaw, she attended the State Assembly each year. She worked with the R.S.V.P. group in Welch and served on the board at the Welch Library. After moving to Louisville, Hester became a member of Beechland Baptist Church, attending the Martha Sunday School class and the Live Wires group. She helped many in her Sunday School class by driving them to church, and her phone outreach to families during the Covid-19 Pandemic will be missed. Anyone who met Hester knows she loved to crochet and wanted to be sure everyone received a cap (“toboggan” in her words) or a scarf from her.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Saturday, June 27 from 11 to 1 with funeral at 1 pm. Burial will follow in the Rowe Cemetery on Rockridge. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. To show the impact of her love we ask you to please bring or wear your toboggan or scarf that she made for you.
"In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to the Beechland Baptist Church Building Fund, 4613 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258..
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 91, "Eugene Anglin" article, submitted by
Judy Westbrook and Hester Payne Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
Hester May Payne; born on 22 Oct 1934; daughter of Gerald and Samantha Mullins Payne.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Wednesday, 13 Apr 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"CARETTA - Lola 'Memmie' Hicks Woods Dunigan, 88, of Caretta, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 11, 2005, at
her residence.
"Survivors include...two sisters, Mrs. Grace Asbury of Paynesville and Mrs. Samantha Payne of Bradshaw..."
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 28; WV Archives Website.
Colunbus J. Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; teacher; living at Jolo, WV; son of Harvey and
______; married on 28 Oct 1931 at Jolo, WV; Helen S. Mullins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joe and _____.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 91, "Eugene Anglin" article, submitted by
Judy Westbrook and Hester Payne Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
Hester May Payne; born on 22 Oct 1934; daughter of Gerald and Samantha Mullins Payne.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 68A,
Family #58.
Listed as Samantha Mullins, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph Mullins.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 23/24 Jan 1920, Page 220A,
Family #100.
Listed as Samantha Mullins, age 11, born in WV, in household of mother, Clara Osborn Mullins.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 223A, Family #5.
Listed as Samantha Mullins; age 21, born in WV; in household of mother Clara Osborn, Mullins.
5. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Wednesday, 13 Apr 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"CARETTA - Lola 'Memmie' Hicks Woods Dunigan, 88, of Caretta, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 11, 2005, at
her residence.
"Survivors include...two sisters, Mrs. Grace Asbury of Paynesville and Mrs. Samantha Payne of Bradshaw..."
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 28; WV Archives Website.
Colunbus J. Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; teacher; living at Jolo, WV; son of Harvey and
______; married on 28 Oct 1931 at Jolo, WV; Helen S. Mullins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Joe and _____.
1. 1900 Census, Sandy River District; taken on 6 Jul 1900; Page 261A; Image 45 of 65;
Family #391/391.
Listed as Fred England; age 15; born in Sep 1884 in VA; in household of father, John L. Anglin.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 173A; Image 31
of 66; Family #261/261.
Listed as Fred Anglin; age 23; born in VA; in household of father, John L. Anglin.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #93; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Shuff Anglin; age 34; born 30 Jun 1884; living at Lex, WV; coal miner for Racy Branch Poca,
Lex, WV; nearest relative, Martha Anglin, Lex, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes, light hair;
"sound".
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1/2 May 1930; Page 221B; Image
41 of 42; Family #343/344.
Listed as Fred Anglin; age 46; born in VA; married at 30; farmer; head of household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Fred S. Anglin; age 56; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1940; no accupation listed; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14223; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Anglin; age 75; born 30 Jun 1884 in Patrick Co, VA; married; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of J.L. and Sarah (Woods) Anglin; died 30 Oct 1955 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from a
cerebral hemmorhage; buried 31 Oct 1955 in Rockridge Cemetery.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 92, "Fred Anglin Sr." article,
submitted by Callie Smith, 1522 E. CR 5505, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Fred Anglin Sr.; born on 30 Jun 1884; died on 30 Oct 1955; buried in Anglin Family Cemetery,
Rockridge; son of John and Sarah Wood Anglin; married Martha May Smith.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1/2 May 1930; Page 221B; Image
41 of 42; Family #343/344.
Listed as Martha Anglin; age 37; born in VA; married at 21; in household of husband, Fred Anglin.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Martha M. Anglin; age 45; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1940; in household of husband, Fred Anglin.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 92, "Fred Anglin Sr." article,
submitted by Callie Smith, 1522 E. CR 5505, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Fred Anglin Sr.; born on 30 Jun 1884; died on 30 Oct 1955; buried in Anglin Family Cemetery,
Rockridge; son of John and Sarah Wood Anglin; married Martha May Smith.
Martha May Smith; born on 13 Dec 1893; died on 2 Sep 1961; buried in Anglin Family Cemetery,
Rockridge.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 13785; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha (Mrs.Fred) Anglin; age 68; born 13 Dec 1893 in VA; widow; housewife; living at Bradshaw,
WV; daughter of John and Ellen (White) Smith; died 2 Sep 1961 in Garce Hospital, Welch, WV;
from arteriosclerosis and hypertensive heart disease; buried 5 Sep 1961 in Rowe Cemetery,
Rockridge, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1/2 May 1930; Page 221B; Image
41 of 42; Family #343/344.
Listed as George Anglin; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Anglin.
1. "The Heritage if McDowell County, West Virginia 1858 - 1999"; 1999; McDowell Co Historical Society;
Harry Anglin article; Page 72; submitted by Hester Anglin, Bradshaw, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1/2 May 1930; Page 221B; Image
41 of 42; Family #343/344.
Listed as Harry Anglin; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Anglin.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Harry Anglin; age 16; born in WV; 6th grade education; in household of father, Fred
Anglin.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1/2 May 1930; Page 221B; Image
41 of 42; Family #343/344.
Listed as Ruby Anglin; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Anglin.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Ruby E. Anglin; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; in
household of father, Fred Anglin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Walter L. Anglin; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; in household of
father, Fred Anglin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Otis Anglin; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; in household of
father, Fred Anglin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D.; taken on 13 Aug 1940;
Page 1146B; Image 54 of 60; Household #397.
Listed as Mary T. Anglin; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Anglin.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #552.
Listed as Enos Blankenship, age 1, born in Nov 1898 in WV, in household of
father, James Preston Blankenship.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Patty Blankenship Search, 28 Aug 2002, submitted by
James W. Blankenship, jkblank@avci.net.
Patty Roberts; married James Preston Blankenship; had son, Enos Blankenship
born on 15 Nov 1897 at Panther, WV. Enos Blankenship; died on 23 Oct 1977 at
Newark, OH; married Dortha Kennedy (born in Jul 1899 at Iaeger) in 1917.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Moses Blankenship" article, page 102; submitted by Robert G. Tedder, III, Oneida, TN.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 265B, Family #472/472.
Listed as Moses Peters, age 3, born in Mar 1897 in WV; in household of mother, Esther Runyon
Peters.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #255; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1918.
Moses Jennings Blankenship; age 21; born on 12 Mar 1897 at Mohawk, WV; employed by father,
Moses Blankenship, born in Tazewell Co, VA; nearest relative, Moses Blankenship, father, Mohawk,
WV; tall with slender build; blue eyes and dark brown hair; "frost bite left heel; follows by slowly?,
walks with a cane".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Andrew Matovich; age 55; born in Czechoslovakia; married; 6th grade education; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; timberman in coal mine; head of household.
2. West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; LDS Web Site; Petition for Naturalization #2722;
filed 25 Aug 1944 in McDowell Co, WV Circuit Court.
"Name Andy Matievich
Event Type Immigration
Event Date 1944
Event Place McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Age 63
Birth Date 1884
Birth Year 1884
Birthplace Bestrma, Croatia
Source Reference Declarations of Intention, Petitions, 1945-1950, v. 8"
Andy Matievich; age 63; born 10 Nov 1884; substation operator; 5'11" tall; 155 lbs; ruddy complexion;
brown eyes and brown hair; mole near right eye; present nationality, Jugoslavian; entered the US on 6 May
1903 in Baltimore, MD; abord the SS Breslav; married Maggie Bachvar on 19 Apr 1913 at Luzerne, PA.
Maggie was born 8 Jul 1894 in Wrhoac (sic, Vrhovac) Croatia; entered the US in Nov 1912 at New York, NY.
(All dates for Andrew, Margaret and 10 children were taken from this record)
3. Cabell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'56 013070; WV Archives Web Site.
Andy Matovich; age 72; born in Oct 1884; married; coal miner; living at Raysal, WV; SS #236-12-5853;
son of unknown parents; died 16 Nov 1956 in Morris Memorial Hospital, Milton, WV; from a cerebral
thrombosis due to congestive heart failure; buried 20 Nov 1956 at Roderfield, WV;
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls: 27 Jun 2014
Andrew Matovich; born 10 Nov 1884; died 16 Nov 1956; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Margaret Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Maggie Matovich; age 4_; born in Czechoslovakia; married; no education; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andrew Matovich.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls: 27 Jun 2014.
Margaret Matovich; born 14 Aug 1894; died 25 Dec 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Andrew Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Peter Matovich; age 22; born in PA; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; coal miner; in household of father, Andrew Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Daniel Matovich; age 15; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Kate Matovich; age 12; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as Junior Matovich; age 10; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Matovich.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 1219A; Image 75 of 132; Household #593.
Listed as James Matovich; age 4; born in WV; no education; in household of father, Andrew
Matovich.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apt 1930, Page 229A, Family #89.
Listed as Leoma Dawson, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 013907; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Lee Dawson; age 49; born in WV; married; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; husband of Verna
Gibson Dawson; SS #233-28-9542; served in WW II; son of Robert and Laura (Rowe) Dawson;
died 17 Aug 1969; DOA Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV; from automobile accident on
Rt #52 at Varney, WV; buried 20 Aug 1969 in Rowe Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Robert
Dawson, Chesapeake, VA.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Leoma "Lee" Dawson; born 6 Feb 1920; died 17 Aug 1969; buried here.
4. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A,
Family #190.
Listed as James F. Dawson, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Robert E. Dawson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Dawson; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of Robert
and Laura Dawson; married on 23 Dec 1925 at Dan, WV; Mary Belle Dawson; age 17; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Henry and Martha Dawson.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #43.
Listed as Frank Dawson; age 43; born in WV; married; track man in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73 002288; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Frank Dawson; age 65; born 30 Aug 1907 in WV; married; husband of Mary Dawson; miner; living
at Bradshaw, WV; SS #233-07-9460; son of Robert and Laura (Rowe) Dawson; died 8 Feb 1973
in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; from advanced silicosis with obstructive emphysema and
cor pulmonale; buried 12 Feb 1973 in Rowe Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Frank James Dawson, born 30 Aug 1907; died 8 Feb 1973; buried here.
6. "The Heritage of Mcdowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Laurabelle Rowe Dawson" article,
page 184, submitted by grandaughter, Geneva Dawson Steele.
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; "James W. and Ethel Smith,
Miner"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 13 Feb 1920; Page 96A; Image 15
of 38; Family #118/119.
Listed as Mary B. Dawson; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, William H. Dawson.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Dawson; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of Robert
and Laura Dawson; married on 23 Dec 1925 at Dan, WV; Mary Belle Dawson; age 17; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of Henry and Martha Dawson.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #43.
Listed as Mary Dawson; age 39; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Frank J. Dawson.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Mary Belle Dawson Dawson; born 18 Jan 1911; died 16 May 1986; buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10806; WV Archives Web Site.
Lilly Frances Dawson; age 1 yr, 7 mons, 14 days; born 22 Nov 1930 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter
of Frank and Mary Belle Dawson; died 6 Jul 1931 at Bradshaw, WV; from diarhea and pneumonia;
buried 8 Jul 1932 in Rowe Cemetery, near Rockridge, WV; informant, Bob Dawson, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16890; WV Archives Web Site.
Georgie Kate Dawson; age 2 yrs, 3 mons, 29 days; born 25 Jun 1932 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter
of Frank and Mary Dawson; died 24 Oct 1934 at Bradshaw, WV; from pyelitis and pneumonia;
buried 25 oct 1934 at Bradsaw, WV; informant, Frank Dawson, Bradshaw, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Georgia Kate Dawson; born 25 Jun 1932 at Bradshaw, WV; died 24 Oct 1934 at Bradshaw, WV;
buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1934); Page 45; Line 2; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnel Jean Dawson; born and died 25 Dec 1934 at Bradshaw, WV; sex of child not given; child
of Frank and Mary Dawson; from unknown cause; buried 26 Dec 1934 at Bradsaw, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Rowe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene, 4
Feb 2009.
Arnold Jean Dawson; born 25 Dec 1934 in WV; died 26 Dec 1934; daughter of Frank James and
Mary Belle (Dawson) Dawson; buried here.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers; 5 children: Mary Belle, Elizabeth Jo, William
Henry Jr, Ann and Robert Edward.
2. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wm. H. Dawson
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1885
Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1906
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father: Wm.
Spouse: Martha F. Beavers
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 179 - L199"
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 13 Feb 1920; Page 96A; Image 15
of 38; Family #118/119.
Listed as Henry Dawson; age 42; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 6 May 1940; Page
1171A; Image 43 of 64; Household #368.
Listed as Henry Dawson; age 66; born in WV; married; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #40.
Listed as Henry Dawson; age 76; born in WV; married; unemployed; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1954); Sandy River District; Page___; WV Archives
Web Site.
William Henry Dawson; age 80; born 14 Jan 1874 at Squire, WV; married; SS #234-14-4539; lamp
house man; living at Raysal, WV; son of Bill and Mary (Cordle) Dawson; died 8 May 1954 at Raysal,
WV; from a cardio vascular accident; buried 10 May 1954 at Bradshaw, WV; informant, Elizabeth
Hite.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Henry William Dawson
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1874
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
Claim Date: 9 Feb 1940
SSN: 234144539
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as HENRY WILLIAM DAWSON"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, page 80A, Family 132.
Listed as Martha Beavers, age 8, born in Jul 1891, in WV, in household
of father, Moses Beavers.
2. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wm. H. Dawson
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1885
Marriage Date: 7 Nov 1906
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father: Wm.
Spouse: Martha F. Beavers
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 179 - L199"
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 13 Feb 1920; Page 96A; Image 15
of 38; Family #118/119.
Listed as Martha Dawson; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William H.
Dawson.
4. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William Henry Dawson Sr" article, page 138,
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
William Henry Dawson; born on 14 Jan 1874; died on 8 May 1954; buried in Evans Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; married Martha Ann Frances Beavers.
Martha Beavers; born on 20 Jul 1890; died on 9 Mar 1965; buried in Evans Cemetery.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 6 May 1940; Page
1171A; Image 43 of 64; Household #368.
Listed as Martha Dawson; age 49; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William Henry Dawson.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #40.
Listed as martha Dawson; age 59; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William H.
Dawson.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 003724; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Ann Dawson; age 74; born 20 Jul 1890 in WV; widow; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of
Mose and Nancy (Asbury) Beavers; died 9 Mar 1965 at Raysal, WV; from an acute myrocardial
infarction due to arterioschlerotic heart disease; buried 12 Mar 1965 in Oosley Cemetery, Bradshaw,
WV; informant, Helen Dawson, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1290; WV Archives Web Site.
Pauline Dawson; age 3 yrs, 4 mons, 26 days; born 8 Feb 1914 in VA; daughter of Henry and
Martha Dawson; died 4 Jul 1917 at Newhall, WV from lymphatic lukemia; buried 5 Jul 1917 at
VanDyke, VA; informant, O.L. Hamilton, Newhall, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 322A; Image 19
of 22; Family #163/166.
Listed as Lilly Dawson; age 8; born in WV in household of father, William P. Dawson.