McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Helen Marie Short

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Mullins, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 223B,
Family #68.
Listed as Helen Short, age 6, born in WV in household of father, William P. Short.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Wednesday, 5 Oct 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENS — Helen Marie Short Fowler, 81, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical
Center, Memorial Division, after a short illness. "Born June 15, 1924, at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late William Pierce and Roma Ethel
Smith Short. "Mrs. Fowler was a homemaker, a lifelong resident of Mullens and a graduate of Mullens High
School.
"She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Mullens, where she served on the Altar
Guild. Helen was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 100 in Mullens. She
was a former “Rosie The Riveter” during World War II, working on aircraft in Tonawanda, N.Y. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Fowler Jr.; a son,
John H. Fowler III; five brothers; and a sister.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Neil Fowler and his wife, Frances, of Durham,
N.C.; two grandchildren, Christa and Neil Fowler of Durham; and two sisters, Emogene Rhoades and
her husband, Robert, of Mullens and Betty Sue Crotty of Mullens. "Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Very Rev.
Adeeb Khalil and Dr. Frank Zedick officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park,
Princeton..."


Levi Green

1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #157.
Listed as Levi Green, age 10, in household of father, Albert Green.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 9 May 1910, Page 227A, Family #232.
Listed as Levi Green, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Alfred Green.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 118; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Green; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Kimball, WV; son of Albert
and Etta P.; married on 28 Apr 1916 at Kimball, WV; Nancy Elizabeth Bells; age 21; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Allen and Barbara.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 108; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Green; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Kimball, WV; son of Albert and Etta Green;
married on 4 Oct 1924 at Bud, WV; Cora Lester; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud,
WV; daughter of John C. and Christina Lester.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Mullins Pineville Road, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page
156A, Family #15.
Listed as Levi Green, age 29, born in VA, farmer, head of household.


Cora Lester

1. "Pedigree Resource File", LDS, CD #5, 15 Sep 1999, submitted by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington, Beach, CA.
Christina "Tina" Rose was born in 1865 in McDowell Co, WV; married John C.
Lester on 21 Jan 1887 in McDowell Co, WV; children: Sallie, Goldie, Martha
Elizabeth, James, Orie, and Cora Lester.
Cora Lester married Levi Green.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Bailysville District, taken on 18 Jun 1900,
Page 211B, Family #137.
Listed as Corie Lester, daughter, age 2 months, born in Mar 1900 in WV, in
household of father, John C. Lester, twin of Orie Lester.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 May 1910; Page 213B; Image
37 of 37; Family #305/305.
Listed as Corey Lester, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, John C. Lester.
(Twin)
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 108; WV Archives Web Site.
Levi Green; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Kimball, WV; son of Albert and Etta Green;
married on 4 Oct 1924 at Bud, WV; Cora Lester; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud,
WV; daughter of John C. and Christina Lester.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Mullins Pineville Road, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page
156A, Family #15.
Listed as Cora Green, age 29, born in VA, in household of husband, Levi Green.


Rafe Green

1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Wednesday October 5, 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"BRENTON — Rafe Green departed this life Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at the age of 74 years, four months
and 21 days at his residence following a short illness. "Born May 12, 1930, at Pineville, he was the son of the late Levi and Cory Lester Green. "Rafe was a timber cutter, a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and enjoyed hunting. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his lifelong companion, Mildred Blankenship;
three brothers, Lonnie Green, Oscar Green and Lawrence Green; and three sisters, Mae Meadows,
Gusta Jones and Lottie Sims. "Those left to cherish his memory are a sister, Madeline Meadows and her husband, Lawrence, of
Odd; a stepgrandson, Wayne Blankenship of Brenton; his caregiver, Alisha Holcomb of Hanover;
several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. "A celebration of Rafe’s life will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel, Oceana. Burial
will follow in Sun Hill Cemetery, Sun Hill..."


Mae Green

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Mullins Pineville Road, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page
156A, Family #15.
Listed as May Green, age 3, born in WV, in household of father. Levi Green.


Mastin Mullins

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 199; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastin Mullins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Lincoln and Mary; married on 25 Apr 1908 at Lex, WV; Minda Lester; age 21; born
in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Joseph and Peggie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 174; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastin Mullins; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of
Link and Mary; married on 18 May 1921 at Wilcoe, WV; Myrtle Rose; age 16; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Bill Collins.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Mastin Mullins, age 43, born in WV, married at 21, farmer, head of household.


Myrtle Mae Rose

1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 200B, Family #240.
Listed as Myrtle Rose, age 9 mons, born in WV, in household of mother, Mary Baker Rose.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Myrtle Mullins, age 22, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, Mastin
Mullins.


Mary M. Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Mary M. Mullins, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Mullins.


Ruth Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Ruth Mullins, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Mullins.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Wednesday 5 Oct 2005; Newspaper Obit"
"BLUEWELL - Ruth Mullins Holloway, 81, of 145 Clearview Ave., Bluewell, formerly of Maybeury,
went to be with the Lord Monday morning, Oct. 3, 2005 at her residence after a short illness. "Born July 2, 1924, in Dry Fork, she was the daughter of the late Mastin and Myrtle Mae Rose
Mullins. "She was a member of the Maybeury Church of God, was a homemaker, a resident of Maybeury
most of her life, and had resided in Bluewell for the past eight years. "Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Jess
Holloway on June 14, 1994; three daughters, Frances Lovelady, Mary M. Snow, and Clara Lacally;
also four sisters, Mary Conklin, Georgia Dickerson, Minnie Belle Phillips, and Edith Bryant; one
brother, Elmer Mullins. "Survivors include one son, Jesse Holloway Jr., of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Nancy Rivera of
Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, James W. Mullins and wife, Norma of Falls Mills, Va., Joe Mullins
of North Wilksboro, N.C., Lee Mullins and wife, Linda of Southington, Ohio, Mastin "Jr." Mullins
and wife, Judy of Malta, Ohio; a special granddaughter, Lori Snow and companion David Cline of
Bluewell, with whom she made her home. Several additional grandchildren, several great-
grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. "Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Widener Funeral Home
Chapel, Northfork, with the Rev. Dolly Sexton officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn
Memorial Park, Bluewell..."


Minnie Belle Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Minnie B. Mullins, age 4 yrs, 3 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Mullins.


Edith Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Edith Mullins, age 2 yrs, 4 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Mullins.


Joseph Mullins

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 9 Apr 1930, Page 11B, Family #201.
Listed as Joseph Mullins, age 8 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Mullins.


Floyd Grose

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 124B, Family 93
Listed as Floyd Gross, age 13, in household of father, William Gross.


Nannie Belle Harman

1. Chancery Court Records, McDowell Co, WV, Box 14, File 444.
Mary A. Harman vs Anderson Harman, filed action for a divorce on 28 Jun
1898. Six children were born to this marriage, 4 girls: Nanny Belle, born
1885; Stella May, born 1888; Sallie, born 1893; Laura, born 1896, and 2
boys.
Divorce was granted on 18 Mar 1899.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 152B, Family 79.
Listed as Nannie Harman, age 15, born in Feb 1885, in WV, in household of
father, Anderson Harman.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 19 May 1910; Page 85B; Image 27 of 28;
Family #151/151.
Listed as Nannie B. Harman; age 24; born in WV; single; public school teacher; in household of
father, Anderson Harman.
4. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
Nannie Mary(sic) Harman was born in Feb 1885.


John Bailey Harman

1. Chancery Court Records, McDowell Co, WV, Box 14, File 444.
Mary A. Harman vs Anderson Harman, filed action for a divorce on 28 Jun
1898. Six children were born to this marriage, 4 girls: Nanny Belle, born
1885; Stella May, born 1888; Sallie, born 1893; Laura, born 1896, and 2 boys.
Divorce was granted on 18 Mar 1899.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 152B, Family 79.
Listed as John Harman, age 8, born in Nov 1891, in WV, in household of father, Anderson Harman.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 19 May 1910; Page 85B; Image 27 of 28;
Family #151/151.
Listed as John B. Harman; age 18; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of
father, Anderson Harman.
4. 1920 Census, Anne Arundel Co, MD; Camp meade; US Army, 12th Infantry, Company K; taken on
12 Jan 1920; Page 230B; Image 32 of 87; Line #65.
John B. harman; age 29; born in VA; single; corporal.
5. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
John Harman born 4 Nov 1891; married Mary Shell on 5 Feb 1907
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1432; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John bailey Harmon; age 49; born 17 Dec 1892 at Dearing, WV; living at Squire, WV; no
occupation; person who will always know address, Mrs. J.B. Harmon, 5' 10" tall; 150 lbs; brown
eyes; bald; sallow complexion.
7. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Bailey Harmon
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 56
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1890
Death Date: 16 Jun 1947
Death Place: Bandy, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 2 Jul 1947
Father: Anderson Harmon
Mother: Mary Murphey
Spouse: Rosa Linkous
Certificate Number: 1947014583"
8. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Bailey Harman
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1890
Birth Place: Pageton Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jun 1947
Claim Date: 23 Jul 1947
SSN: 228183951
Notes: 19 Nov 1976: Name listed as JOHN BAILEY HARMAN"


James Burton Harman

1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 152B, Family 82.
Listed as James Harman, age 9, born in Nov 1890, in WV, in household of father, William Harman.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 13 May 1910; Page 83B; Family #118/118.
Listed as James Harman; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of mother, Rosamond Johnson
Harman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3006; 5 Jun 1917.
James B. Harman; age 25; born on 17 Nov 1890 at Dearing, McDowell Co, WV; farmer; dependents,
wife and 3 children; medium height and build; brown eyes and Black hair.


Sally Ann Harman

1. Chancery Court Records, McDowell Co, WV, Box 14, File 444.
Mary A. Harman vs Anderson Harman, filed action for a divorce on 28 Jun
1898. Six children were born to this marriage, 4 girls: Nanny Belle, born
1885; Stella May, born 1888; Sallie, born 1893; Laura, born 1896, and 2
boys.
Divorce was granted on 18 Mar 1899.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 152B, Family 79.
Listed as Sally Harman, age 6, born in Nov 1895, in WV, in household of father, Anderson Harman.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 19 May 1910; Page 85B; Image 27 of 28;
Family #151/151.
Listed as Sally A. Harman; age 15; born in WV; single; in household of father, Anderson Harman.
4. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
Sally Ann Harman born 11 Dec 1893; married James B. Harman on 25 May 1910.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 13 Oct 2010; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Sallie Ann Harman
Birth 11 Dec 1894
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Oct 1967 (aged 72)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harman Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 60063223"

Additional Information Posted:
"Beloved daughter of Anderson Harman and Mary Ann Murphy Harman. Sallie was a resident of Skygusty, Wv."


Stella Mae Harman

1. Chancery Court Records, McDowell Co, WV, Box 14, File 444.
Mary A. Harman vs Anderson Harman, filed action for a divorce on 28 Jun
1898. Six children were born to this marriage, 4 girls: Nanny Belle, born
1885; Stella May, born 1888; Sallie, born 1893; Laura, born 1896, and 2
boys.
Divorce was granted on 18 Mar 1899.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 152B, Family 79.
Listed as Stella Harman, age 11, born in Jul 1888, in WV, in household of
father, Anderson Harman.
3. Internet Web Site, link from www.scioto.org/McDowell/neighborhood.html,
By Laura Larkin, Dillion/Harmon Surname, 21 May 2000.
Stella Mae Harman was born in Jul 1888; married James Freeman on 15 Oct
1908.