1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 498; WV Archives Website.
Ulysses L. Gorby; age 33; born in Wetzel or Marshall Co, WV; living at Crimson, WV; married on 29
Aug 1916 at Beckley, WV; Rosa Belle McKinney (marked out) Lilly (written in); age 38; born in Raleigh
Co, WV; living at Crimson, WV.
2. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Raleigh Co, WV, Draft Board, Beckley, WV, Reg. Card 23.
Ulysses L. Gorby; age 36; born on 30 Mar 1882; living at Rhodell, Raleigh Co, WV; coal miner;
employed by Amigo Coal Co., Amigo, WV; nearest relative, Mrs. Rosa Gorby; medium height with
medium build; brown eyes and dark brown hair; 12 Sep 1918.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Amigo Precinct, Rhodell; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page 101B;
Family #399.
Listed as Ulysses L. Gorby; age 38; born in WV; coal miner, head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Susan, 28 May 2019.
" Ulysses L. Gorby
Birth 1880
West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Aug 1936 (aged 55–56)
Rhodell, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sullivan Cemetery
Sullivan, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199540515"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rosa B Lilly
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1877
Birth Place: Raleigh Co , West Virginia
Birth County: Raleigh
Father: Wm D Lilly
Mother: Ann Lilly
FHL Film Number: 598415"
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 498; WV Archives Website.
Ulysses L. Gorby; age 33; born in Wetzel or Marshall Co, WV; living at Crimson, WV; married on 29
Aug 1916 at Beckley, WV; Rosa Belle McKinney (marked out) Lilly (written in); age 38; born in
Raleigh Co, WV; living at Crimson, WV.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Amigo Precinct, Rhodell; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page 101B;
Family #399.
Listed as Rosabel Gorby; age 42; born in WV; in household of husband, Ulysses L. Gorby.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries;http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Rosabell Gorbie; born in 1875; died in 1940; buried in Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin,
Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Raleigh Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #____.
Rosa Gorby; wife of U.L. Gorby; daughter of William David and Clarcy Ann (Lilly) Lilly; died on 25 Jan
1940 in Raleigh Co, WV.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
William Edward McKinney; age 26; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 10 Apr 1902 at
the residence of the bride's father; Rosa Belle Lilly; age 25; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.
2. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken 2 May 1910; Page 121B; Image 38 of 58;
Family #__/334.
Listed as William McKinney; age 35; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; odd job laborer; head of
household.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4735; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Website.
William E. McKinney; age 44; born 16 Jul 1874; living at Lego, WV; miner; employed by Fire Creek
Fuel Co, Lego, WV; nearest relative, wife, Rosa McKinney, Lego, WV; tall with medium build; blue
eyes and dark hair.
4. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Princewick; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page #124B; Image
21 of 61; Family #183/186.
Listed as William Kinney (sic, McKinney); age 45; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of
household.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1902); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
William Edward McKinney; age 26; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 10 Apr 1902 at
the residence of the bride's father; Rosa Belle Lilly; age 25; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.
2. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken 2 May 1910; Page 121B; Image 38 of 58;
Family #__/334.
Listed as Rosa B. McKinney; age 31; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; no children; in household
of husband, William E. McKinney.
3. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Princewick; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page #124B; Image
21 of 61; Family #183/186.
Listed as Rosy B. Kinney (sic, McKinney); age 43; born in WV; married; in household of husband,
William E. McKinney..
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #15492; WV Archives Website.
Rosa Lilly McKinney; age 65 yrs, 5 mons, 28 days; born 11 Apr 1975 in Abney, Raleigh Co, WV;
widow; wife of William McKinney; housewife; living at Princewick, WV; daughter of Robin and Annie
(Bolen) Lilly; died 9 Oct 1941 in Princewick, WV; due to asthmatic heart attack with hypertension,
nephritis and obesity; buried 11 Oct 1941 in John Lilly Cemetery, Princewick, WV; informant, Lola
Shrewsbury, Princewick, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Andrew M. Hamblin; 29 Nov 2015.
" Rosa Belle Lilly McKinney
Birth 11 Apr 1865
Abney, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Oct 1941 (aged 76)
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Unknown
Memorial ID 155509201"
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Princewick; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page #124B; Image
21 of 61; Family #183/186.
Listed as Rosy Buckner; age 9; born in WV; adopted; in household of adoptive father, William E.
McKinney..
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Family #160.
Listed as Dewey Cromer; age 23; born in WV; married at 18; coal miner, head of household.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1925); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cromer; age 18; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Herndon; no parents listed; married on
9 Jan 1925 at Herndon, WV; Della McKinney; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Herndon,
WV; no parents listed; Frank Cromer, father, provided information.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1941); Page 164; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cromer; age 35; born in Mercer Co, WV; widowed; living at Alpoca, WV; son of Frank and Alice
Cromer; married on 5 Jul 1941 at Pineville, WV; Pauline Qusenburry; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Alpoca, WV; daughter of E.E. and Ettie Quesenburry.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1944); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cromer; age 38; born in Mercer Co, WV; divorced; living at Stephenson, WV; son of Frank and
Alice Cromer; married on 30 Apr 1944 at Mullens, WV; Virgie Altizer; age 22; born at Iriquois, WV;
divorced; living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Jasper and Susie Altizer.
1. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 9, page 365.
Lee McKinney; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; son of H.J. and Delilah
McKinney; married on 30 Jun 1915 Dellie Akers; age 17; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of Lewis J. and Minerva Akers.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, Basin, taken on 12 Jan
1920, Page 165A, Family #3.
Listed as Della McKinney, age 19, born in WV, in household of husband, Lee
O. McKinney.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1925); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Cromer; age 18; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Herndon; no parents listed; married on
9 Jan 1925 at Herndon, WV; Della McKinney; age 24; born in Mercer Co, WV; living at Herndon,
WV; no parents listed; Frank Cromer, father, provided information.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Family #160.
Listed as Della R. Cromer; age 29; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Dewey T.
Cromer.
5. Wyoming Co, WV, Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #_____.
Della Ora Cromer; wife of Dewey T. Cromer; daughter of Lewis J. and Minerva Fletcher Akers;
died on 4 Jul 1939 in Wyoming Co, WV.
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6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Della Cromer; born on 19 Nov 1900; died on 4 Jul 1939; buried in Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin,
Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Family #160.
Listed as Billey Cromer; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey T. Cromer.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Family #160.
Listed as Parthena Cromer; age 1 yr, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey T. Cromer.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charlotte Cromer; born on 21 Nov 1931; died on 30 Jun 1934; buried in Rube Howerton Cemetery,
Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 11, page 105.
Chloe Mills, age 18, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of A.L. Mills; married
on 13 Jan 1920 Bernard Cecil Angel, age 23, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of
J.A. Angel.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 10 May 1910,
Page 207A, Family #200.
Listed as Cloah C. Mills, age 8, born in WV, in household of father,
Andrew L. Mills.
2. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 11, page 105.
Chloe Mills, age 18, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of A.L. Mills; married
on 13 Jan 1920 Bernard Cecil Angel, age 23, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of
J.A. Angel.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 133B;
Family#445.
Listed as Cloah C. Lawson; age 27; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, James C.
Lawson.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Registration #15493.
Cloah Lawson; age 38; married; wife of J. C. Lawson; daughter of Andy and Julina Howerton Mills;
died on 21 Oct 1939 at Mullens, WV of burns; buried on 22 Oct 1939 at Spruce Grove, WV.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Cloah C. Lawson; born on 23 May 1903; died on 20 Oct 1939 ; buried in
Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Infant Angel; born on 7 Oct 1920; died on 7 Oct 1920 ; "Son of Cecil and Cloah Angel"; buried in
Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Infant Angel; born on 3 Aug 1922; died on 4 Aug 1922 ; "Son of Cecil and Cloah Angel"; buried in
Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District, taken on 20 May 1910;
Page 211A, Family #266.
Listed as Wiley McKinney, age 7, born in WV, in household of father,
Samuel P. McKinney.
2. USGENWEB PROJECT, Wyoming Co, WV, "Marriage Records", by Doris Slaughter.
Book 14, page 370.
Wiley McKinney, age 27, born in Wyoming Co, WV; son of S.P. McKinney;
married on 6 Oct 1928 Dorothy McKinney, age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of B.P. McKinney.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Clifford Lee McKinney; born on 20 Mar 1936; died on 17 Mar 1953; buried in
Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Certificate #7037.
Clifford Lee McKinney; age 16 yrs, 11 mons, 2 days; born on 20 Mar 1936; son of Wiley and Dorthy
McKinney McKinney; died on 18 Mar 1953 of "rheumatic heart disease"; buried on 20 Mar 1953
at Spruce Grove Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Foley, Elbert Otis; born in 1895; died in 1940; buried in Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming
Co, WV.
2. Raleigh Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Certificate #13885.
Otis Elbert Foley; age 45 yrs, 4 mons, 23 days; born on 11 Jan 1895 in Mercer Co, WV; miner, married,
husband of Lou Emma Graham, age 40; son of Dick and Sarah Mook Foley; died on 4 Jun 1940,
at Rhodall, Raleigh Co, WV of "hypertension cardio vascular disease"; buried on 6 Jun 1940 at
Egeria, WV (sic, Basin, WV).
1. Familysearch.com Web Site, James Graham serach, 4 Nov 2000.
Luima Graham was born on 2 Jan 1900.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Leslie Mills; age 29; born at Basin, WV; single; living at Basin, WV; son of Preston and Hattie Mills;
married on 25 Aug 1945 at Pineville, WV; Emma Foley; age 45; born and living at Basin, WV; widow;
daughter of George and Catherine (McKinney) Graham.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 26/27/28 Jan 1920, Page 191B,
Family #49.
Listed as Harrison K. Cook, age 3 yrs, 4 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip H. K. Cook.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #132.
Listed as Harry Cook, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip H.K. Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1946); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Cook; age 29; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook; married
on 19 Jan 1946 at Keyrock, WV; Lillian Johnson; age 18; born at Cranberry, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Samuel and Ida Johnson.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Harry Cook; born on 31 Aug 1916; died on 15 Aug 2004; last residence Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1946); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Cook; age 29; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook; married
on 19 Jan 1946 at Keyrock, WV; Lillian Johnson; age 18; born at Cranberry, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Samuel and Ida Johnson.
2. Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lillian Johnson Cook, born March 22, 1928 to Samuel Johnson and Ida Mae Stewart Johnson at Cranberry, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House at Cranberry.
"She was a member of the Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle, where she served 50 years as Secretary and Treasurer. She enjoyed her family, going to church, southern gospel music, gardening, cooking, canning, and loved flowers.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry K. Cook; an infant son James Dean Cook, Dexter Cook, Paul Cook and Steve Cook; two grandsons, Wayne Cook and Jody Lusk; son-in-law, Clyde Cox; brothers, Robert (Bob) Johnson and Ray Johnson; sisters, Stella Mae Blevins, Ruby Hensley, Glea Morgan, Naomi (Boots) Stafford and June Furhman.
"Survivors include two sons, David Cook and his wife, Dian of Ramey Addition and Jeff Cook and his wife, Doris of Keyrock; two daughters, Brenda Cox of Pineville and Mae Mullins and husband, Howard of Keyrock; daughter-in-law, Joyce Cook of Keyrock; sisters, Claris Rose of Fanrock, Irene Shindledecker of PA, Eva Seconder of MI and Kay Allen of Beckley; fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. ..."
"... Burial
Thursday April 17 2014
Harry Cook Cemetery
Keyrock, WV..."
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Friday 2 Sep 2005; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Steven Cook, 49, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at his residence following a
long illness. "Born Oct. 31, 1955, at Pineville, he was the son of Lillian Johnson Cook of Keyrock and the late Harry
K. Cook.
"Steven was of the Pentecostal faith and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry
work and being around family and friends.
"In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, James Dean Cook; and two
nephews, Wayne Cook and Jody Lusk. "In addition to his mother, survivors include four brothers, Dexter Cook and his wife, Joyce, of Pineville,
David Cook and his wife, Dian, of Ramey Addition, Paul Cook of Bellview, Fla., and Jeffrey Cook and
his wife, Doris, of Pineville; two sisters, Mae Mullins and her husband, Howard, of Pineville and
Brenda Cox and her husband, Clyde, of Pineville; several nieces and nephews; extra special friends,
David and Sara Lambert; and many special friends. "Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Revs. Raymond
Bishop and Donald “Doc” Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Harry Cook Cemetery, Keyrock..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol 5, Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
James Dean Cook; age 1 day; born on 16 Apr 1961 in WV; son of Harry K. and Lillian (Johnson)
Cook; died on 17 Apr 1961 at Mullens, WV from pulmonary edemia; buried on 18 Apr 1961 in
Walker Cemetery; informant, Harry K. Cook.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dexter K. Cook; born on 21 Oct 1948; living at PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 4 Aug 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Dexter Kyle Cook, 62, of Keyrock, went to be with the Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with lymphoma caused by Agent Orange, by Sunday, July 31, 2011. "He was born October 21, 1948 at Key Rock, where he remained a lifelong resident. "He was preceded in death by his father, Harry K. Cook, an infant brother, James Dean Cook, and a brother, Steven V. Cook. "Dexter was of the Pentecostal faith, and proudly served his Lord and Savior. Dexter was a 1967 graduate of Pineville High School and Wyoming County Vocational-Technical School. He was also a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. While in the service, he served as a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He received an honorable discharge and came home to start his life and begin his family. Dexter was a hard working coal miner for over 33 years. He was an electrician, chief electrician and maintenance foreman for several companies, until 2007, when he was forced to retire, due to health reasons. "Dexter had a wealth of knowledge about the mining industry and was devoted and dependable, when it came to his job. Dexter loved to work with wood and was a talented and skilled carpenter, having learned his trade from his father, Harry K. Cook. "Dexter enjoyed being outdoors, boating and fishing with his family. There was nothing Papaw Dexter couldn’t fix. He often enjoyed spending time in his wood shop, working with projects for his family, to pass the time. Dexter’s greatest enjoyment in life was his family and he loved family gatherings. Nothing made him happier than when his grandchildren were at his house, his grandchildren completed his life. "Dexter will always be remembered for his kindness and devotion to his family. He strived at setting the perfect example of what a good husband, father, provider and grandfather should be. Nothing can ever fill the void left in our lives that Dexter left but, we can take comfort in knowing that he has gone to help prepare a place for his family, as he did in life. "Dexter is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Joyce Cook; loving and devoted daughter, Della Lane and husband, David, and grandchildren, David Kyle Lane and Dawson Alexander Lane, all of Mullens; a loving and devoted step-son, Shane Privett and wife Sabrina, and grandson, Dylan Michael Privett, of Buffalo Creek; a loving and devoted step-daughter, Angela Hatfield and husband, Timmy and grandchildren Madison Paige Hatfield and Roman Gage Hatfield, of Cyclone; his loving mother Lillian Cook, of Keyrock; two sisters, Mae Mullins and husband Howard of Keyrock and Brenda Cox, of Pineville; three brothers, David Cook and wife Dian of Pineville, Paul Cook of Pineville, and Jeff Cook and wife, Doris, of Keyrock. Dexter had a host of cousins, nephews, and nieces; and many other extended family members who always brought a smile to his face. "A celebration of Dexter’s life will be 2 p.m, Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle with the Rev. Raymond Bishop officiating. Family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Harry Cook Cemetery, Key Rock..."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joyce A. Cook; born on 23 Nov 1950; living at PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joyce A. Privett (aka Joyce A. Cook); born on 23 Nov 1950; living at PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874
in 1992.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harrison D. Cook; born on 10 Jan 1953; living at PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dian D. Cook; born on 13 Mar 1954; living at PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jeffery P. Cook; born on 15 Aug 1964; living at Hc 72 PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Doris J. Cook; born on 11 Mar 1962; living at Hc 72 PO Box 45, Pineville, WV 24874.