1. Ancestry.com web site, Floyd Green search, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Jordan Bishop, son of James and Sarah Justice Bishop, was born on 16 Mar
1890 in Wyoming Co, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122A, Family #44.
Listed as Jordan Bishop, age 10, born in Mar 1890, in household of father,James Bishop.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 208A;
Family #440.
Listed as Jordan Bishop; age 22; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; boarder; coal miner; in
household of George Day.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3554; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Jordan Bishop; age 27; born on 16 Mar 1890 at Davy, McDowell Co, WV; living at Davy, WV; miner
for Superior Pocahontas Coal Co; married; tall with medium build; blue eyes and Black hair; "right
leg off".
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Omar; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 71A; Family #389.
Listed as Jordon Bishop; age 30; born in WV; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Omar; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 71A; Family #389.
Listed as Pricy Bishop; age 26; born in WV; in household of husband, Jordan Bishop.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Omar; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 71A; Family #389.
Listed as Dora Bishop; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Jordan Bishop.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Omar; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 71A; Family #389.
Listed as Della Mae Bishop; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jordan Bishop.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 137A, Family 363.
Listed as George Bishop, age 13, in household of mother, Surilda Webb Bishop.
2. Ancestry.com web site, GEDCOM file 185947, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
George Bishop, son of David and Surilda Webb Bishop; born abt 1887 in WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1903); WV Archives Web Site.
G.W. Bishop; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Vivian, WV; son of David
and Serilda; married on 23 Aug 1903 on Belcher Mtn, McDowell Co, WV; Sarah Lester; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Zare and Leety.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 125A;
Family #36.
Listed as George Bishop; age 25; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; laborer in coal mine; head of
household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #18; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
George Washington Bishop; age 34; born on 3 April 1884; living at Vivian, McDowell Co, WV; coal
miner for Bollain? Creek C & C Co.; nearest relative, Sarah Bishop; tall with medium build; Black
eyes and dark brown hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as George Bishop; age 44(sic); born in VA; coal mine laborer; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as George W. Bishop; age 45; born in WV; married at 19; father born in Scotland, mother in
WV; night boss at coal mine; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #18596; WV Archives Web Site.
George W. Bishop; age 53 yrs, 11 mons, 2 days; born on 23 Jan 1883 in WV; married; husband of
Mrs. Bishop; coal loader for Koppers Coal Co; son of "Not Known" father and Vinie Ann Bishop; died
on 25 Dec 1936 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of injuries suffered in automible
accident on 24 Dec 1936; buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Belcher Mtn Cemetery; informant, Mrs. Cynthia
Burks (daughter), Kimball, WV.
9. "McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries", McDowell Co, WV Web Site; Belcher Mtn Cemetery.
George W. Bishop; born on 23 Apr 1884; died on 25 Dec 1936; buried here.
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Feb 2016.
" George W Bishop
Birth 23 Apr 1884
West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Dec 1936 (aged 52)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1903); WV Archives Web Site.
G.W. Bishop; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Vivian, WV; son of David
and Serilda; married on 23 Aug 1903 on Belcher Mtn, McDowell Co, WV; Sarah Lester; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Zare and Leety.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 125A;
Family #36.
Listed as Sarah Bishop; age 24; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; 5 children, 4 living; in
household of husband, George W. Bishop.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #18; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
George Washington Bishop; age 34; born on 3 April 1884; living at Vivian, McDowell Co, WV; coal
miner for Bollain? Creek C & C Co.; nearest relative, Sarah Bishop; tall with medium build; Black
eyes and dark brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as Sarah Bishop; age 36; born in VA; in household of husband, George W. Bishop.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as Sarah Bishop; age 44; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, George W.
Bishop.
6. Summers Co, WV Death Registry; Vol #__(1960); Page 18; Line 39; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Bishop; age 75 yrs, 9 mons, 28 days; born on 18 Apr 1895 in WV; housewife; daughter of
Zurr and Leit (Mulens) Lester; died on 15 Feb 1960 at Hinton, WV; from apoplexy; buried in Belcher
Mtn Cemetery on 17 Feb 1960.
7. "McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries", McDowell Co, WV Web Site; Belcher Mtn Cemetery.
Sarah L. Bishop; born on 18 Apr 1885; died on 15 Feb 1960; buried here.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Feb 2016.
"Sarah Luster Bishop
Birth 18 Apr 1885
West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Feb 1960 (aged 74)
Hinton, Summers County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 125A;
Family #36.
Listed as Lewis Bishop; age 4; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
2. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #32; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Bishop; age 13; school boy born in WV; no parents listed; died on 19 Aug 1919 in Welch No 1
Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from an accidentlal gunshot wound; no burial information.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 125A;
Family #36.
Listed as Edward Bishop; age 2 mons; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as Edward Bishop; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as Cebert Bishop; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as Howard Bishop; age 2 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as Howard Bishop; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
1, McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #7522; WV Archives Web Site.
Lethel Bishop; age 1 yr, 3 mons, 28 days; born on 29 Jan 1928 at Kimball, WV; daughter of
G.W. and Sarah (Lester) Bishop; died on 27 May 1929 at Kimball, McDowell Co, WV from measles;
attended by physician from 17 to 27 May 1929; buried on 29 May 1929; location not listed;
informant, G.W. Bishop.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
James E. Cody; age 31; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; logger; living at Maitland, WV; son of J.T. and M.E. Cody;
married on 15 Jun 1926 at Welch; Georgie J. Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of W.G.
and Sarah Bishop.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 125A;
Family #36.
Listed as Georgia J. Bishop; age 2; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell, Houston Coal Co; taken on 26
Jan 1920; Page 163A; Family #370.
Listed as Janie Bishop; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Bishop.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
James E. Cody; age 31; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; logger; living at Maitland, WV; son of J.T. and M.E. Cody;
married on 15 Jun 1926 at Welch; Georgie J. Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of W.G.
and Sarah Bishop.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as Janie Cody; age 22; born in WV; married at 19; in household of father, George W.
Bishop.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as Sebert Cody; age 2 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, George W.
Bishop, with mother.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 136B;
Family #348.
Listed as Donald H. Cody; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of grandfather, George W.
Bishop, with mother.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #92.
Listed as Aldy Toler, age 3, in household of father, Kemper Toler.
Twin of Waldon Toler.
2.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #153.
Listed as Alda Toler, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, David Kemper Toler.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #107; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1918.
Alda Toler; age 21; born on 9 Mar 1897 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent, WV; nearest relative,
Kemper Toler; medium height and build; blue eyes and Black hair.
4. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 363; WV Archives Web Site.
Aldie Toler; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Sun Hill, WV; married on 10 May 1926 at
M.C. Blankenship's; Vicie harper; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Uno, WV.
(No parents listed)
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 168B; Family #80.
Listed as Aulda Toler; age 33; born in WV; married at 29; farm laborer; in household of step-father-
in-law, Mack Blankenship.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Aldie Toler; born on 9 Mar 1897; died on 21 Jun 1969; buried in Morgan Cemetery, Reedy Creek,
Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1926); Page 363; WV Archives Web Site.
Aldie Toler; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Sun Hill, WV; married on 10 May 1926 at
M.C. Blankenship's; Vicie harper; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Uno, WV.
(No parents listed)
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 168B; Family #80.
Listed as Vicie Blankenship (sic, Toler); age 17; born in WV; married at 13; in household of step-father,
Mack Blankenship., with husband and children.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 168B; Family #80.
Listed as Willie E. Toler; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of step-grandfather,
Mack Blankenship, with parents.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1948); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Toler; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Aldie and Vicie Toler; married on
21 May 1948 at Simon, WV; Nellie Morgan; age 18; born at Accoville, WV; living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Oakey and Mae Morgan.
3. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home; Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV Web Site; Obit.
"CLEARFORK- Willie E. Toler, departed this life, Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the age of 77 years and 7 days following a short illness.
"Born May 10, 1929 at Simon, he was the son of the late Aldie and Vicie Harper Toler.
"Willie was a coal miner, member of the Church of Zion at Hanover, loved to go to the river and feed the ducks, loved his dog, Katie, enjoyed driving, loved little children, his favorite pasttime was hanging out at McDonalds with all his buddies. He dearly loved his family and was a giving person.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Toler; four brothers, Edwin Toler, Jess E. Toler, Walter Toler and Larry Fred Toler.
"Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Loretta Sue Parsons and her husband, Dallas Gene of Clearfork, Willa Rose Thompson and her husband Freddie C. of Clearfork and Melissa Dawn Cook and her husband, David H. Jr. of Buffalo, NY.; a son Gary Dale Morgan and his wife Daisy of Kopperston; a brother, Benny V. Toler and his wife, Karen of Crouches Farm; a sister Juanita L. Morgan and her husband, James R. of Simon; seven grandchildren, Lora Jean Adkins, Bridget Mae Morgan, Dallas Eugene Parsons,Jr., Nora Ashley Cook, Joshua D. Cook, and Christy Leeann Morgan; six great grandchildren, Morgan Tyler Lester, Austin Allen Rambo, Bobby Joe Morgan, Jr., Destney Leeann Ramboo, Savannah Rose Parsons and Denora Burke; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Willie's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Adam Toler Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book #__ (1948); Page 220; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Toler; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Aldie and Vicie Toler; married on
21 May 1948 at Simon, WV; Nellie Morgan; age 18; born at Accoville, WV; living at Simon, WV;
single; daughter of Oakey and Mae Morgan.
2. "The Register herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday, 14 Jan 2006, Newspaper Obit.
"SUNHILL — Nellie Toler departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 25 days at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, following a short illness. "Born Aug. 17, 1930, in Logan County, she was the daughter of the late William Okey and Vinnie Mae Morgan. "Nellie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. "She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and her dog, “Katie.” She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was dearly loved by her family. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jo Toler; six brothers, Walter Morgan, John Morgan, James Morgan, Okey Morgan Jr., Phillip Morgan and D.J. Morgan; and five sisters, Nancy Clevenger, Betty Chaffins, Caroline Morgan, Mary Ellen Morgan and Marie Dingess. "Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Willie E. Toler; three daughters, Loretta Sue Parsons and her husband, Dallas Gene, of Sun Hill, Willa Rose Thompson and her husband, Freddie, of Sun Hill and Melissa Dawn Cook and her husband, David H. Jr., of Buffalo, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Bridget Mae Morgan, Lora Jean Adkins and Dallas “J.R.” Eugene Parsons; eight great-grandchildren, Morgan Lester, Austin Rambo, Nora Ashley Cook, Bobby Morgan Jr., Destiny LeeAnn Rambo, Joshua David Cook and Savannah Rose Parsons and Denora Burke; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. "A celebration of Nellie’s life will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Adam Toler Memorial Cha-pel, Oceana, with the Rev. Firg Proffitt and the Rev. Rocky Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch..."
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; #2 Ward Covington; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 134A; Family #365.
Listed as Albert J. Smith; age 31; born in VA; married once for 7 yrs; works in paper mill; head of
household.
2. Alleghany Co, VA: WW I Draft Registration Card #609; Covington, VA Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Albert Johnston Smith; age 40; born on 11 Mar 1878; living at 138 Magazine, Covington, Alleghany
Co, VA; papermaker for WV Pulp and Paper Co; nearest relative, Ella May Smith, wife; medium height
with stout build; brown eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Albert J. Smith; age 42; born in VA; works in paper mill; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as Albert J. Smith; age 52; born in VA; married at 24; paper makerl; head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaiah F. Smith Search, 11 Dec 2003, submitted by Charles W. Sturgeon,
sturgeon@netease.net
Albert Columbo Smith; born abt 1878 in McDowell Co, WV; son of Isaiah F. and Sarah Harman Smith;
married Adella Frances May on 11 Mar 1902 in Alleghany Co, VA.
2. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; #2 Ward Covington; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 134A; Family #365.
Listed as Ella M. Smith; age 27; born in MD; married once for 7 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, Albert Smith.
3. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Ella M. Smith; age 37; born in MD; in household of husband, Albert Smith.
4. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as Ella Mae Smith; age 47; born in MD; married at 20; in household of husband, Albert Smith.
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; #2 Ward Covington; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 134A; Family #365.
Listed as Maude C. Smith; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
2. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Maude C. Smith; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
3. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as Maude J. Dana; age 27; born in VA; married at 24; divorced; in household of father, Albert
Smith.
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; #2 Ward Covington; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 134A; Family #365.
Listed as Ralph L. Smith; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
2. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Ralph Smith; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
3. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as Ralph L. Smith; age 25; born in VA; married at 25; in household of father, Albert Smith.
1. 1910 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; #2 Ward Covington; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 134A; Family #365.
Listed as Lula M. Smith; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
2. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Lula M. Smith; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
1. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as Albert Smith; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
2. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as Albert J. Smith, Jr; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
1. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 108A;
Family #115.
Listed as George Smith; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
2. 1930 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; 138 Magazine Street; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 163A;
Family #91.
Listed as George L. Smith; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Albert Smith.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Isaiah F. Smith Search, 11 Dec 2003, submitted by Charles W. Sturgeon,
sturgeon@netease.net
Albert Columbo (sic?) Smith; born abt 1878 in McDowell Co, WV; son of Isaiah F. and Sarah Harman
Smith; married Adella Frances May on 11 Mar 1902 in Alleghany Co, VA.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, VA, Covington, taken on 24 Jun 1880, Page 396A, Family #165.
Listed as Margaret Smith, age 11, born in VA, in household of brother, John Smith.
2. "Alleghaney Co (VA) Heritage", Shorten Smith article, page 195.
Shorten Smith married Elizabeth Robinette on 27 Feb 1852 in Tazewell Co, VA.
Elizabeth was supposedly an Indian. Their 10 children were: William (born in
1852, married S.J. Gillespie in Greenbrier Co, WV); Isaiah (born Aug 1855,
married Frances M. Scifford on 7 Mar 1882); John (born in 1856, married
Augusta Henerette Hartford on 29 Oct 1878 at White Sulphur Springs); Mary
E.(born 2 May 1858, married Arch Allen, lived at White Sulphur Springs);
Martha Ann (born 2 Mar 1858, married on 6 Jun 1883 Christopher Abraham
Cohernour at Gallia, OH); Maggi (born in 1870, married James E.M. Glass on
24 Dec 1904); Alice Mildred (born 1872, married on 9 Sep 1892 Charles W.
McKinney); Sherman Clarence (born 1876, married Etta Martin Gillespie on 7
Jul 1916); Robert Matthews (born 30 Apr 1878, married first Effie Gray Fisher
and second Rosa Rucker); and Frank (no information Located).
3. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 229B; Family #100.
Listed as Maggie Smith; age 30; born in WV in "unknown" 1870; single; in household of father,
Shorten Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 229B; Family #100.
Listed as Henry Smith; age 10; born in WV in "unknown" 1889; in household of grandfather,
Shorten Smith.
(Henry is listed as son of Shorten. Shorten and, especially, Elizabeth are too old to be Henry's parents)
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 229B; Family #100.
Listed as Mamy Smith; age 6; born in WV in "unknown" 1894; in household of grandfather,
Shorten Smith.
(Mamy is listed as daughter of Shorten. Shorten and, especially, Elizabeth are too old to be
Mamy's parents.)
1. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, VA; Meadow Bluff District; taken on 8/9 Jun 1880; Page 335A; Family #64.
Listed as Joseph Martin; age 33; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 17/18 Jun 1900; Page 238A; Family #233.
Listed as Joseph Martin; age 53; born in WV in Aug 1846; married 28 yrs; farm laborer; head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 67A; Family #24.
Listed as Joseph Martin; age 73; born in WV; in household of son, Alexander L. Martin.
1. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, VA; Meadow Bluff District; taken on 8/9 Jun 1880; Page 335A; Family #64.
Listed as Virginia E. Martin; age 24; born in VA; in household of hushand, Joseph Martin.
2. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 17/18 Jun 1900; Page 238A; Family #233.
Listed as Virginia E. Martin; age 44; born in WV in Jun 1855; married 28 yrs; 10 children, 7 living;
in household of hushand, Joseph Martin.
3. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 67A; Family #24.
Listed as Virginia E. Martin; age 64; born in WV; in household of son, Alexander L. Martin.
1. 1880 Census, Greenbrier Co, VA; Meadow Bluff District; taken on 8/9 Jun 1880; Page 335A; Family #64.
Listed as Samuel W. Martin; age 6 mons; born in WV in Nov 1879; in household of father, Joseph
Martin.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 17/18 Jun 1900; Page 238A; Family #233.
Listed as Allen Martin; age 16; born in WV in May 1885; in household of father, Joseph Martin.
1. 1900 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken on 17/18 Jun 1900; Page 238A; Family #233.
Listed as Benjamin H. Martin; age 11; born in WV in Aug 1888; in household of father, Joseph Martin.