1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Adam Lee, Miner" article, page 187; submitted by Adam "Red" Lee; Jefferson City, TN.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 177A; Family #42/42.
Listed as Adam Lee; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, John Lee.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Adam Lee; born on 24 Aug 1918; died on 1 Jul 2005; living at Jefferson City, Jefferson Co, TN; at
death.
4. 'The Standard Banner"; Jefferson City, TN; 5 Jul 2005; Newspaper Obit.
"Adam Lee, age 86, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Millie Katherine Lee; first wife, Martha Kitchen Lee and son, Arthur Paul Lee. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ada Lee; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Ann of Chicago, Illinois, Gary and Carol Kilgore of Monroe, North Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and James Payte of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Betty Steele of Williamson, West Virginia, Shirley and Donald Ray of Morristown, Glenda and Herman Jones of Huntsville, Alabama; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 3, at Farrar Funeral Home. The body was taken to Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton, West Virginia, where the family will receive friends Tuesday, July 5. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at Chafin Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mitchell Bias conducting the service. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Ikesford, West Virginia. Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, is in charge of arrangements. .."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Adam Lee, Miner" article, page 187; submitted by Adam "Red" Lee; Jefferson City, TN.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 219A, Family #34.
Listed as Jesse Atwell, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Atwell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
J.L. Atwell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of D.H. and
L.J. Atwell; married on 25 Jul 1925 in Wilcoe, WV; Mae Collins; age 19; single; daughter of G.W. and
Maude Collins.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Jesse Atwell; born on 15 Mar 1904; died in Jul 1972; last residence Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 012620; WV Archives Website.
Jesse L, Atwell; age 68; born 15 Mar 1904 in WV; married; miner; SS#228-01-0292; husband of
Delila Smith; living at Paynesville, WV; son of W.H. and (______) Atwell; died 7 Jul 1972 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiac failure with myocardial infarction; buried 10 Jul 1972 in Christian
Cemetery, Rockridege, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #93.
Listed as Lyly M. Smith, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Caleb Smith.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-51; taken on 15 May 1940; Page
1179B; Image 60 of 64; Household #509.
Listed as Delila Smith; age 15; born in WV; 8th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Caleb J. Smith.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #93.
Listed as Lyly M. Smith, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Caleb Smith.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-51; taken on 15 May 1940; Page
1179B; Image 60 of 64; Household #509.
Listed as Delila Smith; age 15; born in WV; 8th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Caleb J. Smith.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 267A, Family #505.
Listed as James A. Lester, age 3, born in Jun 1896 in WV, in household of father, Thomas Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4583; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
James Allen Lester; age 20; born on 1 Jun 1898 (sic, 1896); single; miner for NR&P Coal and Coke
at Newhall, WV; nearest relative, Thomas Lester, Panther, WV; tall with medium build; brown eyes
and brown hair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 331; WV Archives Web Site.
J.A. Lester; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
Thomas and Westine; married on 1 Apr 1924 at Panther, WV; Rosa Nell McCoy; age 17; born in
Pike Co, KY; single; daughter of Wayne and Nancy.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B;
Family #64/65.
Listed as James A. Lester; age 29; born in WV; married at 24; coal miner; head of household.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS web site.
James Lester; born on 1 Jun 1897; died in Oct 1964 in WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 258B;
Family #135/137.
Listed as Rose Nell McCoy; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Wayne McCoy.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 331; WV Archives Web Site.
J.A. Lester; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
Thomas and Westine; married on 1 Apr 1924 at Panther, WV; Rosa Nell McCoy; age 17; born in
Pike Co, KY; single; daughter of Wayne and Nancy.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B;
Family #64/65.
Listed as Rose N. Lester; age 22; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, James A.
Lester.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Rose Leater; born on 9 Sep 1907; died in Mar 1986; last residence Panther, McDowell Co, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B;
Family #64/65.
Listed as Noah Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Lester.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205B;
Family #64/65.
Listed as Jesse Lester; age 2 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS web site.
Aileen Sloan; born on 17 Sep 1930; died on 15 Apr 2004; last residence Panther, McDowell Co, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Runyon; age 24; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 23 Dec 1957 at Panther, WV; Eloise Lester,
age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Rosenell and James Lester, parents of Eloise Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 154; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Runyon; age 24; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 23 Dec 1957 at Panther, WV; Eloise Lester,
age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Rosenell and James Lester, parents of Eloise Lester.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS web site.
Eliose Runyon; born on 23 Aug 1934; died in Dec 1984; last residence, Osceola, St Joseph Co, IN.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Walter Sloan, Jr, Miner"; Article;
Page 238; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Widow, Panther, WV 24872.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 407; WV Archives Website.
Walter Junior Sloan age 27; born in Kermit, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 30 Aug
1958 in Panther, WV; Evelynese Lester; age 20; born and living in Panther, WV; single; with consent
of James A. and Rose Nell Lester, parents of Evelynese Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Walter Sloan, Jr, Miner"; Article;
Page 238; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Widow, Panther, WV 24872.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 407; WV Archives Website.
Walter Junior Sloan age 27; born in Kermit, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 30 Aug
1958 in Panther, WV; Evelynese Lester; age 20; born and living in Panther, WV; single; with consent
of James A. and Rose Nell Lester, parents of Evelynese Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Walter Sloan, Jr, Miner"; Article;
Page 238; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Widow, Panther, WV 24872.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"James A. Lester, Miner" article, page 188; submitted by Evelynese Sloan, Panther, WV.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Township; taken on 28 Jun 1880; Page 344A;
Family #118/124.
Listed as McPowers Lester, age 1, born in WV; in household of father, Thomas Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 271; WV Archives Web Site.
M.P. Lester; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
T.M. and Westine; married on 13 Jun 1908 at John Robert's; Daisy Cline; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison Cline and Syntha Cline Roberts.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #49.
Listed as Mack P. Lester; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas M. Lester.
4. 1910 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 24 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #50/51.
Listed as Powers Lester; age 21; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; farmer; head of household.
(Listed twice in this census)
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 44; WV Archives Web Site.
M.P. Lester; age 35; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
T.M. and Westeney; married on 23 Mar 1916 at Panther, WV; Laura Cline; age 30; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Press and Laura Walker.
6. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #709; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Mac P. Lester; age 42; born on 18 Dec 1876; farmer; living at Panther, McDowell Co, WV;
nearest relative, Laura Lester; tall with slender build; blue eyes and brown hair.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #127/129.
Listed as Mack Lester; age 40; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 206A;
Family #70/71.
Listed as Mack P. Lester; age 56; born in WV; married at 27; farmer; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #709; Bluefield, WV Draft Board; 27 Apr 1942.
Mack Powers Lester; age 63; born on 18 Dec 1878 at Panther, McDowell Co, WV; unemplyed;
person whom will always know address, Laura Lester, Panther, WV; 5' 11 1/2" tall; 190 lbs; brown
eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 92A;
Family #26.
Listed as Laura Cline; age 24; born in WV; married twice; last time for 12 yrs; 8 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, Andrew Cline.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1898); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Cline; age 29; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Adam and _____; married on 1 Apr
1898 at Longpole, WV; Laura A. Walker; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Preston and
Louvina.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #127/129.
Listed as Laura Lester; age 35; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Mack Powers Lester.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 206A;
Family #70/71.
Listed as Laura Lester; age 45; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Mack Powers
Lester.
6. McDowell Co, WV: Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Sandy River District; WV Archives Web Site.
Laura Cline; age 83; born on 19 Jun 1884 in WV; married; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Pres
and Lovina (____ ?) Walker; died on 4 Apr 1968 at Panther, WV from an acute coronary thrombosis;
buried on 7 Apr 1968 in Lester Cemetery, Panther, WV; informant, Bob Cline, Panther, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 206A;
Family #70/71.
Listed as Isaac Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Mack Powers Lester.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 118; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Cline; age 21; born in Logan (crossed thru) Co, WV; single; living at Botsford, WV; son of
Tom and Nan Cline; married on 5 Aug 1898 at Ben Creek, WV; Sarah J. Walker; age 26; born in
Logan (crossed thru) Co, WV; single; daughter of Preston and Sarah L.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #9.
Listed as Sarah J. Simpson, age 18, in household of husband, Napoleon Simpson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #5; Page 300; WV Archives Web Site.
Napoleon Simpson; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of I.D. and
Elizabeth; married on 5 Aug 1898 at Floyd Morgan's, minister; Sarah Jane Walker; age 17; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Preston and Sarah L.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 118; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Cline; age 21; born in Logan (crossed thru) Co, WV; single; living at Botsford, WV; son of
Tom and Nan Cline; married on 5 Aug 1898 at Ben Creek, WV; Sarah J. Walker; age 26; born in
Logan (crossed thru) Co, WV; single; daughter of Preston and Sarah L.