1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1910); Page 237; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Ratliff; age 24; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Lindsey, WV; son of
William and Clara Ratliff; married on 23 Nov 1910 at Lindsey, WV; Victoria Blankenship; age 25;
born in Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Jacob and Mollie Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 299; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Ratliff; age 24; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Berwind, WV; son of
William and Clara; married on 17 Nov 1913 at Welch, WV; Amanda Vanlooven; age 23; born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Nancy J. Bean.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 235A, Family #8.
Listed as Sherman Ratcliff, age 33, born in WV, railroad track laborer for N&W, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Sherman R. Ratcliff, age 39, born in WV, married 22 yrs, section foreman for railroad, head
of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 251B, Family #224
Listed as Amanda J. Beane, age 8, born in Oct 1891 in WV, in household of father, William C. Beane.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 299; WV Archives Web Site.
Sherman Ratliff; age 24; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; railroader; living at Berwind, WV; son of
William and Clara; married on 17 Nov 1913 at Welch, WV; Amanda Vanlooven; age 23; born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Nancy J. Bean.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 235A, Family #8.
Listed as Arminda Ratcliff, age 28, born in WV, in household of husband, Sherman Ratcliff.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Amanda J. Ratcliff, age 39, born in WV, married 22 yrs, in household of husband, Sherman
Ratcliff.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 235A, Family #8.
Listed as Mollie A. Ratcliff, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Dorothy M. Ratcliff, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 235A, Family #8.
Listed as Inez Clora Ratcliff, age 4 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Inez C. Ratcliff, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Mildred Ratcliff, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Pauline Ratcliff, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Agnes J. Ratcliff, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Thursday 3 Mar 2005, newspaper Obit for wife, Nancy Ellen
Ratcliff Evans.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Hanna Evans
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1916
Residence Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Bartlett Funeral Home
Weight: 148
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Nancy Evans
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Thomas Hanna Evans Self (Head)
Nancy Evans Wife"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Hanna Evans
[Thomas H Evans]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1916
Birth Place: Eckman, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 May 1994
Father: William H Evans
Mother: Helen Knuckles
SSN: 232287534
Notes: Nov 1937: Name listed as THOMAS HANNA EVANS;
26 May 1994: Name listed as THOMAS H EVANS"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas H. Evans
SSN: 232-28-7534
Last Residence:
24870 Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 7 Nov 1916
Died: 16 May 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 2 Feb 1920, Page 235A, Family #8.
Listed as Nancy Ellen Ratcliff, age 1 yrs, 7 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Iaeger, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #162.
Listed as Nancy E. Ratcliff, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Sherman Ratcliff.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Thursday 3 Mar 2005, Newspaper Obit.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tivis and Cosby Hicks"; Article; Page 198; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith,
Box 12, Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jim Spencer; 20 Jun 2011.
" Alonzo Coburn
Birth 16 Oct 1904
Death 6 Jan 1967 (aged 62)
Burial
Chaffins Family Cemetery
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 71639374"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 23 May 1910; Page 179A;
Family #54/54.
Listed as Amanda Hicks; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Tavis Hicks.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Suzanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 29A;
Family #143/149.
Listed as Manda Hicks; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Tavis Hicks.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Amanda Hicks Coburn" article; submitted by Phyllis Griffith, Princeton, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Westminister, MD.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tivis and Cosby Hicks"; Article; Page 198; submitted by Phyllis Coburn Griffith,
Box 12, Bradway Subdivision, Princeton, WV 24740.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Adkins; age 35; born in Morgan Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
________; married on 17 Jun 1900 at Wyoming City, WV; Mary Wimmer; age 18; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Lucinda.
2. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 10 Jul 1900, Page 264A,
Family #446.
Listed as Joseph Adkins, age 31, born in VA in Feb 1864, married less than a yr, saw mill laborer,
head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 101A, Family #120.
Listed as Joseph Adkins, age 48, born in VA, married twice, last time for 9 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 28 Apr 1930, Page 199A, Family #441.
Listed as J.Z. Adkins, age 70, born in VA, married at 20, farmer, head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Adkins; age 35; born in Morgan Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
________; married on 17 Jun 1900 at Wyoming City, WV; Mary Wimmer; age 18; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Lucinda.
2. 1900 Census, Mcdowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 10 Jul 1900, Page 264A,
Family #446.
Listed as Mary Adkins, age 16, born in VA, born in May 1884, married less than a yr, no children, in
household of husband, Joseph Z. Adkins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1910, Page 101A, Family #120.
Listed as Mary Adkins, age 23, born in VA, married for 9 yrs, 2 children, 1? living, in household of
husband, Joseph Z. Adkins.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, taken on 27 Jun 1900, Page 245A, Family #249.
Listed as M. F. Hatfield, age 14, born in WV in Nov 1885, in household of father, Sanford Hatfield.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #53.
Listed as Marion F. Hatfield, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, Sanford Hatfield.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1912); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Hatfield; age 26; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Sanford
and Emma Hatfield; married on 30 Jun 1912; Lydia Stanley; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single;
living in Mingo Co, WV; daughter of George and Kate Stanley.
4. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 112B;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Marion Hatfield; age 45; born in WV; married at 22; coal loader; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Lydia Stanley, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1912); Page 303; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Hatfield; age 26; born in Logan Co, WV; single; farmer; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of Sanford
and Emma Hatfield; married on 30 Jun 1912; Lydia Stanley; age 20; born in Logan Co, WV; single;
living in Mingo Co, WV; daughter of George and Kate Stanley.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 112B;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Lydia Hatfield; age 44; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, Marion Hatfield.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Greenway Hatfield; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Dixie Hatfield; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 271A;
Family #375/380.
Listed as Smith Steel; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234B;
Family #199/200.
Listed as Smith Steel; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Steele.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#____ (1938); Page 329; WV Archives Web .
Smith Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andy and
Margarete; married on 27 Sep 1938 at Iaeger, WV; Effie Hatfield; born on ? in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marion and Lydia.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Smith W. Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916; died on 5 Dec 1987; living in Hanover, WV at death.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliff; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 113A;
Family #62/65.
Listed as Effie Hatfield; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Marion Hatfield.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#____ (1938); Page 329; WV Archives Web .
Smith Steele; born on 18 Sep 1916 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andy and
Margarete; married on 27 Sep 1938 at Iaeger, WV; Effie Hatfield; born on ? in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Marion and Lydia.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as George Stanley, age 47, born in WV, laborer, head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as George Stanley, age 47, born in WV, laborer, head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Luisa Stanley, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Stafford District, Wharncliffe, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 216A,
Family #52.
Listed as Lula Stanley, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, George Stanley.
1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 37, born in VA in Sep 1862, married 7 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 58, born in VA, laborer in coal mine, head of household.
1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as George B. Thornton, age 15, born in VA in Aug 1884, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Eve P. Thornton, age 13, born in VA in Apr 1887, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
1. Gordon J. Thornton married Lucy C. Davis on 10 Mar 1881 in Montgomery Co, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 37, born in VA in Sep 1862, married 7 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Gordon J. Thornton, age 58, born in VA, laborer in coal mine, head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Sarah C. Thornton, age 25, born in WV in Jan 1874, married 7 yrs, 3 children, all living, in
household of husband, Gordon J. Thornton.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Sarah C. Thornton, age 45, born in WV, in household of husband, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Edward H.Thornton, age 5, born in WV in Aug 1894, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Edward Thornton, age 25, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Verda M.Thornton, age 4, born in WV in Apr 1896, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Mary A.Thornton, age 2, born in WV in Nov 1897, in household of father, Gordon J.
Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Margaret Thornton, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Hobert Thornton, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Robert Thornton, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Okey Thornton, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Ruth Thornton, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Bernard Thornton, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Daisy Thornton, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Rock District, Matoka, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 155A, Family #214.
Listed as Dexter Thornton, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon J. Thornton.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 19 Jun 1900, Page 222A,
Family #136.
Listed as Sinth E. Davis, age 58, born in VA in Mar 1842, widow, in household of son-in-law, Gordon J.
Thornton.