1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"Laura Hester Rose...was raised in the Yukon and Raysal area. Laura worked in a boarding house at
Yukon, when she met and later married, Charlie Rose. They had one son, Fred earl Rose. Charlie
was killed in a mine explosion at Yukon WV, in 1924..."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rose; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of ____ and
Rebecca; married on 2 Apr 1923 at Yukon, WV; Laura Rose; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Mary.(sic, Marion and Nancy).
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4806; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rose; age 24; born on 6 May 1899 at Yukon, WV; married; coal miner; son of Thomas Sayers
and Becky Dunford; died on 28 Mar 1924 at Yukon, McDowell Co, WV from a mine explosion.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995", McDowell Historical Society, 1995; "Rev. Bill Rose"
article, page 231.
Laura Rose, daughter of Marion Solomon and Nancy Estep Rose; married (_______) Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 70A;
Family #76.
Listed as Laura Rose; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Marion S. Rose.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, English Precinct #2, taken on 9 Jan 1920, Page 5B,
Family #87.
Listed as Laura Rose, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Marion S. Rose.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rose; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of ____ and
Rebecca; married on 2 Apr 1923 at Yukon, WV; Laura Rose; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William and Mary.(sic, Marion and Nancy).
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, page 256.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117A, Family
#304.
Listed as Lara Whitt, age 26, born in WV, married at 19, in household of husband, Bert Whitt.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Laura Whitt; born on 6 Nov 1903; died in Oct 1983; living at Yukon, McDowell Co, WV at death.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"...Fred Earl Rose, born 20 Feb 1924, of Florida..."
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 117A,
Family #304.
Listed as Earl Whitt, age 6, born in WV, in household of step-father, Bert Whitt.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Fred Rose; born on 20 Feb 1924; died on 18 Feb 2004; living at New Port Richey, Pasco Co, FL at
death.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 8 May 1900; Page 76B; Family #68/68.
Listed as Jonis Whitt; age 13; born in WV in Apr 1887; in household of mother, Sarah M. (Nelson)
Whitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonah Whitt; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at bearwallow, WV; son of
W.P. and Martitia; married on 9 Dec 1904 at Pea Patch; Eliza J. Whitt; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of W.S. and Rebecca.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204A, Family #310.
Listed as Jona Whitt, age 22, born in WV, married once for 5 yrs, farmer, head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4202; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Jona Whitt; age 30; born on 12 Apr 1887 at Bearwallow, VA; living at Canebrake, WV; farmer; married;
dependent wife and 6 children; no other information.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Jonah Whitt, age 32, born in VA, widowed, coal miner, head of household.
(There is also listed an Ethel Johnson, age 21, born in TN, housekeeper, in this household)
6. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"Bert Whitt was the son of Joney and Elizabeth Whitt..."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Luiza Whitt; age 12; born in VA in Mar 1888; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonah Whitt; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at bearwallow, WV; son of
W.P. and Martitia; married on 9 Dec 1904 at Pea Patch; Eliza J. Whitt; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of W.S. and Rebecca.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204A, Family #310.
Listed as Eliza J. Whitt, age 22, born in VA, married once for 5 yrs, 3 children, all living, in household
of husband, Jonah Whitt.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Jonah Whitt search, 10 Dec 2004, submitted by Shawna Whitt.
5. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1998", Vol II, McDowell Historical Society, 1999; "Bert and Laura
Whitt" article, Page 256.
"Bert Whitt was the son of Joney and Elizabeth Whitt..."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204B, Family #310.
Listed as William Whitt, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
(Age conflicts with Ref 2)
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Billie Whitt, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3607; WV Archives Web Site.
William Whitt; age 28; born at Berwind, WV; single; coal loader; living at Yukon, WV; son of Joney and
Lizzie (Whitt) Whitt; died on 14 Mar 1934 in the Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
from TB; buried on 18 Mar 1934 at Lomax, WV; informant, Bert Whitt, Yukon, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 204B, Family #310.
Listed as Elsie P. Whitt, age 2 months, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Elose Whitt, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Alex Whitt, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Wallace Whitt, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 29-30/Jan 1920, Page 85B, Family #376.
Listed as Charles Whitt, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Jonah Whitt.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, Knob PO, taken on 1 Sep 1870, Page 300B,
Family #509.
Listed as William Whitt, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, Archibald Whitt.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 301B,
Family #469/469.
Listed as William Whitt; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Archibald Whitt.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as William Whitt; age 35; born in Apr 1865 in VA; married 17 (sic) yrs; farmer; head of
household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as William S. Whitt; age 45; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as William S. Whitt; age 55; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 34; born in VA in Aug 1865; married once for 17 (sic) yrs; 8 children,
all living; in household of husband, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 44; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; 10 children, 8 living;
in household of husband, William S. Whitt.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Rebecca J. Whitt; age 54; born in VA; in household of husband, William S. Whitt.ld.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Alice P. Whitt; age 9; born in VA in Oct 1890; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Alice P. Whitt; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Leana Whitt; age 5; born in WV in Dec 1894; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Lena M. Whitt; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 9 Jun 1900; Page 77A; Family #78/78.
Listed as Hannah Whitt; age 2; born in WV in Oct 1897; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Hannah L. Whitt; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Hannah L. Whitt; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 204B;
Family #308/310.
Listed as Ron Whitt; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 85B;
Family #377/379.
Listed as Roy H. Whitt; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William S. Whitt.
1. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody married Annie Hicks in 1918 in McDowell Co, WV.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Harrison Woody, age 21, born in WV, coal mine laborer, head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Harrison Woody, age 31, born in WV, married at 18, coal loader, head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody; born on 14 Oct 1898; died in Oct 1981; living at Lowesville, Gaston Co, NC at death.
5. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 75A; Family #40/40.
Listed as Anna Underwood, age 3, born in Apr 1897, in WV, in household of father, Henry Underwood.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910, Page 182B,
Family #188.
Listed as Anna D. Underwood, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Underwood.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book #____ (1912; Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Hicks; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; son of Claybourne and Annie; married on 21 Aug
1912 at War, WV; Annie Underwood; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Henry and Cleary.
4. "WV Marriages, 1853-1970"; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Web Site.
Harrison Woody married Annie Hicks in 1918 in McDowell Co, WV.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Anna Woody, age 21, born in WV, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Annie Woody, age 31, born in WV, married at 13, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
7. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Blaine Woody, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Blaine Woody, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Georgia Woody, age 3, born in WV, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37A,
Family #220.
Listed as Georgia Woody, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 8 Jan 1920, Page 52A, Family #127.
Listed as Flossie May Woody, age 2, born in WV, in household of husband, Harrison Woody.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Flossie Woody, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Dossie Woody, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Rosie Woody, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Junior Woody, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Thomas Woody, age 4 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Myrtle Woody, age 1 yr 3 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Harrison Woody.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Alex Woody, age 57, born in NC, laborer on NW Railroad, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 782.
Big Creek Township, page 022.
Listed as Leah Hicks, age 9, in household of father, Harrison Hicks.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 22.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 113.
G.(sic J.) W. Lester, age 18, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Abner
and Martha Lester, married on 8 Sep 1884 Leah Hicks, age 14, born in
McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Harrison and Lillie Hicks.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, James W. Lester search, 16 Jan 2002, submitted by
glenn@carrollsweb.com.
James W. Lester; born in 1866 in Clay Co, WV; died on 19 Feb 1953 in
McDowell Co, WV; buried in Vance Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; divorced Leah
Hicks on 6 Jul 1887 in McDowell Co, WV; married four times; first to Leah
Hicks; second to Sarah Young; third to Catherine Payne; fourth to Nancy
Riffe.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Leah Woody, age 47, born in KY, in household of husband, Alex Woody.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Lear Woody, age 58, born in WV, widow, in household of son-in-law, Byrd Hicks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Vicy Woody, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Worley Woody, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, Coalwood/Six, taken on ? Apr 1930, Page 37B,
Family #220.
Listed as Woorly Woody, age 23, born in WV, in household of brother, Harrison Woody.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Jessie Woody, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Dossie Woody, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 205A,
Family #317.
Listed as Byrd Hicks, age 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Susanna, taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 24A,
Family #53.
Listed as Bud Hicks; age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Byrd Hicks, age 21, born in WV, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Bud Hicks, age 20, born in WV, married at 20, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
(Listed twice)
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 19 Jan 1920, Page 56A,
Family #204.
Listed as Virgie Woody, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Alex Woody.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 79A, Family #41.
Listed as Vernie Hicks, age 16, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Byrd Hicks.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Perryville Precinct #2, taken on 13 Apr 1910, Page
160B, Family #17.
Listed as Bessie Rowe, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Albert G. Rowe.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 259, Albert
Garfield Rowe article, submitted by Ann Kapferer, 3229 Fargo Drive,
Astabula, OH 44004.
Donna Bessie Rowe; married Troy Sturgill.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", page 231, "Arthur and CosbyRowe" article.
Arthur Rowe; married Cosby Puckett, daughter of Malachi "Mack" and Sarah Puckett, on 3 May 1900.
Son, William Taylor Rowe; born on 3 Jul 1915; married Mabel Love.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, Precinct #1, taken on 28 Jan 1920, Page221A,
Family #122.
Listed as Taylor Rowe, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur Rowe.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Puckett Ridge Road, taken on 5 Apr 1930,
Page 245A, Family # 76.
Listed as Taylor Rowe, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur Rowe.
1. 1910 Census, Grady Co, OK, Rush Springs District, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 301B, Family #38.
Listed as Lacy A. Dillon, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Lacy J. Dillion.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 15/16 Jan 1920, Page 208A, Family #75.
Listed as Lacy A. Dillion, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Lazarus J. Dillion.
1. Memorial Marker placed in Caleb Smith Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV; born 4 Jul 1910;
died 21 Nov 1944 during WW II; "body never brought back".
2. WWII Young American Patriots, 1941-1945; McDowell Co, WV; Page 785.
Virgil Smith; born on 4 Jul 1911; entered service 29 Jan 1944; served at Ft Knox, KY; Ft Thomas, KY;
Europe; killed in action on 21 Nov 1944; Purple Heart; attended Rockridge schools; protestant; son of
M and M Caleb Smith, Rockridge, WV; husband of Pearlie Addair Smith, Lex, WV.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Benjamin Harrison Addair" article, page 89.
Pearlie Mae Addair; daughter of Monteville E. and Clara Jane Coleman Addair.