1. Ancestry.com Web Site, 20 Sep 2000, Moses Hankins search, submitted by
hanna@netscope.net
Robert Beavers was son of Alexander and Elizabeth Hankins Beavers.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Page 295A, Family #1086.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, Alexander Beavers.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 163.
Robert Beavers married Lydia E. Brown on 28 Sep 1853 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Dicks Creek PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 115, Family #68.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #68.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 39, head of household, a farmer.
6. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 49, head of household, a farmer.
7. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 65, born in Nov 1826?, head of household.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Dicks Creek PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 115, Family #68.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 26, born in NC, in household of husband, Robert Beavers,
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #68.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 37, in household of husband, Robert Beavers
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 46, in household of husband, Robert Beavers.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900, page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Liddi Beavers, age 66, born in Nov 1832, in household of husband,Robert Beavers.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Dicks Creek PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 115, Family #68.
Listed as Elizabeth Beavers, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers,
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #68.
Listed as Elizabeth Beavers, age 13, in household of father, Robert
Beavers.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Dicks Creek PO, taken on 11 Jul 1860, Page 115, Family #68.
Listed as Mary Beavers, age 10 months, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers,
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Mary O. Beavers, age 20, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #68.
Listed as Mary Octavia Beavers, age 10, in household of father, Robert
Beavers.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Mary Beavers, age 44, born in Aug 1855, in household of father,
Robert Beavers.
5. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Mary "Polly" Beavers, daughter of Robert and Lydia Mitchell Beavers, was
born on 15 Feb 1855 in Tazewell Co, VA. This date conflicts with earlier
census records on the year.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Malinda C. Beavers, age 13, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
2. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, page 10, taken 21 July 1870.
Big Creek Township, Tug River P.O. Family #68.
Listed as Malinda K. Beavers, age 3, in household of father, Robert
Beavers.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Matilda Beavers, age 32, born in Jan 1867, in household of father,
Robert Beavers.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 10, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Lidda Beavers, age 29, born in Jul 1870, in household of father,
Robert Beavers.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Rachel Beavers, age 8, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Sarah Beavers, age 5, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 14 Jun 1900,
page 80A, Family #131.
Listed as Sarah Beavers, age 24, born in Sep 1875, in household of father,
Robert Beavers.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 762.
Big Creek Township, page 004.
Listed as Caroline Beavers, age 11 months, in household of father, Robert
Beavers. Born in April 1880?. Age could be one month instead of 11.
1. "FamilySearch.com", LDS Internet Site, 16 Sep 2000, wbarnett@netscope.net
Robert Beavers, born 1814 in Tazewell Co, VA; son of Alexander and Sarah Rice
Beavers; married Lydia Mitchell.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 300B, Family #1165.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 35, born in VA, in household of Nancy Gates,
age 57 with one child Augustus Gates, age 15.
3. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 151.
Robert Beavers married Lydia Mitchell on 28 Jan 1851 in Tazewell Co, VA.
4. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 56, born in VA, farm laborer, head of household.
5. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 244A, Family #255.
Listed as Robert Beavers, age 67, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. "Annals of Tazewell...", Harman, Vol I, page 151.
Robert Beavers married Lydia Mitchell on 28 Jan 1851 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 54, born in VA, in household of husband, Robert Beavers.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 244A, Family #255.
Listed as Lydia Beavers, age 60, born in VA, in household of husband, Robert Beavers.
1. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Cosbi Jane Beavers, daughter of Robert and Lydia Mitchell Beavers, was
born on 24 Nov 1851 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as Cosby J. Beavers, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 244A, Family #255.
Listed as Cosby Beavers, age 28, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
1. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
James Harvey Beavers, son of Robert and Lydia Mitchell Beavers, was
born on 31 Aug 1853 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as James Beavers, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
3. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 18 Jun 1880, Page 244A, Family #255.
Listed as James H. Beavers, age 25, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
1. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
Thomas W. Beavers, son of Robert and Lydia Mitchell Beavers, was born on
15 Feb 1855 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as Thomas Beavers, age 13, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
1. "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site
William Beavers, son of Robert and Lydia Mitchell Beavers, was born on
12 Feb 1857 in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 15 Juy 1870, Page
382B, Family #412.
Listed as William Beavers, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Robert Beavers.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Solomon Woody, age 46, born in NC, married at 23, coal mine motorman, head of
household.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for son, Lonnie
Woody.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Sudie Woody, age 35, born in NC, married at 16, in household of husband, Solomon
Woody.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for son, Lonnie
Woody.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Clarence Woody, age 16, born in NC, in household of father, Solomon Woody.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Lonnie
Woody.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Carl Woody, age 11, born in TN, in household of father, Solomon Woody.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Lonnie
Woody.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Roy Woody, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Solomon Woody.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for brother, Lonnie
Woody.
3. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Roy Woody; born on 31 Jul 1923; died in Sep 1976; living at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co, WV at death.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkins District, Jenkinjones, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 171B,
Family #361.
Listed as Lonnie Woody, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Solomon Woody.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for Lonnie
Woody.
1. 1920 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 139A;
Family #70/73.
Listed as Rodnaey Davis; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Irwin W. Davis.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Monday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for Rodney Edward Davis.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Monday 17 Jan 2005, newspaper Obit for Rodney Edward Davis.
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Lillian Davis; born on 2 Aug 1910; died in Sep 1982; living at Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gloria; 24 Jul 2010.
" Lillian Waldren Davis
Birth unknown
Death 20 Sep 1982
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 55378200"Additional Information posted:
"She was the daughter of the late, George and Julie Coolie Waldren."Survivors include her husband, Rodney E. Davis; two sisters, Beatrice Mullins of Ravencliff; and Mrs.Vernon (Pearl) Jones of Fries, Va.; a brother, Cecil Waldren of Bravo, TX."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 20/22 Jan 1920, Page
218A, Family #80.
Listed as Elmer Kennedy, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Pucket Ridge, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page
244A, Family #59.
Listed as Elmer Kennedy, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
3. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elmer Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 29
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1911
Birth Place: Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Sioux Falls, Minnehaha (sic, Jolo, McDowell Co), West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Sioux Falls (sic, McDowell Co), West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Noah Kennedy
Household Members Relationship
Elmer Kennedy Self (Head)
Noah (sic, Nora) Kennedy Wife"
4. Social Security Death Index
Elmer Kennedy; born on 10 Jul 1911; died on 15 Jan 1996; living at Jolo, McDowell Co, WV at death.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Walter Jenny; 26 Sep 2007.
" Elmer Kennedy
Birth 10 Jul 1911
Death 15 Jan 1996 (aged 84)
Burial Lone Oak Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21779062"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220A; Family #103/103.
Listed as Nora Pruitt; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 243B, Family #53.
Listed as Nora Pruett, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. Social Security Death Index
Nora Kennedy; born on 29 Nov 1915; died on 6 Jul 1997; living at Jolo, McDowell Co, WV at death.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Walter Jenny; 26 Sep 2007.
" Nora Kennedy
Birth 29 Nov 1915
Death 6 Jun 1997 (aged 81)
Burial Lone Oak Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21779068"Additional Information Posted:
"Married 1/7/1933 to Elmer Kennedy"
(Inscription)
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #23882; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis Kennedy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner; living
at Jolo, WV; son of Elmer and Nora (Pruitt) Kennedy; married on 20 Aug 1956 in Grundy, VA;
Gertrude Day; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; housework; single; no previous marriage; living in
Jolo, WV; daughter of James and Ilene (Hicks) Day.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995;
"Elmer Kennedy, Miner" article Page 183.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lewis Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 47
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1985
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Elmer Kennedy
Mother: Nora Pruitt
Spouse: Erma June Miller
Certificate Number: 1985013768"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Erma June Miller
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Apr 1956
Marriage Place: Pilgrim Knob, Virginia, USA
Father: Ulis Miller
Mother: Gertie Miller
Spouse: Mont Francis
Certificate Number: 1956009341"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Erma June Miller Francis
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Date: 28 Apr 1956
Divorce Date: 20 Feb 1964
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Mont Francis
Certificate Number: 1964000997
Number of Children: 2"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Erma June Miller
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 46
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1985
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Ulis Miller
Mother: Gertie Mae Miller
Spouse: Lewis Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1985013768"
1. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA, Abingdon, taken on 5 Jun 1860, Page 377, Family #83.
Listed as John Williams, age 28, born in NC, shingle maker, in household of father-in-law,
Alexander Lunsford., with wife, Sarah Lunsford Williams.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #322.
Listed as Sarah E. Lunsford, age 7, born in VA, in household of father, Alexander Lunsford.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA, Abingdon, taken on 5 Jun 1860, Page 377, Family #83.
Listed as Sarah Williams, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Alexander Lunsford, with
husband, James Williams.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as William Holmes, age 62, born in NC, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as Sally Holmes, age 45, born in NC, in household of husband, Wiilliam Holmes.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as William Holmes, age 18, born in VA, in household of father, Wiilliam Holmes.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as Nancy Holmes, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Wiilliam Holmes.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as Frances Holmes, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, Wiilliam Holmes.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA, taken on 7 Aug 1850, Page 180B, Family #321.
Listed as George Holmes, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, Wiilliam Holmes.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1864, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Robert M. Lusher, age 25 yrs, 3 mons, living in Cabell Co, WV, lawyer, son of Irvin and Jane Lusher,
married on 14 Jan 1864 Eliza J. Fulcher, age 22, widow, daughter of Phillip and Mary Barnett.
Married by J. Lyons.
1. "Tazewell Co (VA) Marriages, 1854-1866" Register No 3, Year 1864, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Robert M. Lusher, age 25 yrs, 3 mons, living in Cabell Co, WV, lawyer, son of Irvin and Jane Lusher,
married on 14 Jan 1864 Eliza J. Fulcher, age 22, widow, daughter of Phillip and Mary Barnett.
Married by J. Lyons.
1. 1850 Census, Wythe Co, VA, taken on 6 Jul 1850, page 228A, Family #54.
Listed as William Barnett, age 15, born in VA, in household of father, Phillip Barnett.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Court House PO, taken on 17 Aug 1860, Page 896, Family #1436.
Listed as William Barnett, age 24, born in VA, in household of father, Phillip Barnett.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as William A. Barnet, age 35, born in VA, jailer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Wythe Co, VA, 68th District, taken on 6 Aug 1850, Page 271A, Family #660.
Listed as Margaret Felty, age 8, born in VA, in household of mother, Lydia Molder Felty.
2. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as Margaret Barnet, age 26, born in VA, in household of husband, William A. Barnett.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as James J. Barnet, age 8, born in VA, in household of father, William A. Barnett.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as William Barnet, age 6, born in VA, in household of father, William A. Barnett.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as Reece Barnet, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, William A. Barnett.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, Court House PO, taken on 27 Jun 1870, Page
359A, Family #114.
Listed as Alfred Barnet, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, William A. Barnett.