1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 12/13 Jan 1920; Page 263A;
Family #216/219.
Listed as Mary Christian; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 210A;
Family #139/140.
Listed as Mary Christian; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 216; WV Archives Website.
Alexander Manes, Jr; age 30; born in Richlands, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 15 Apr
1942 at iaeger, WV; Ethel Marie Christian; age 23; born in Panther, WV; single; living at iaeger, 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; "David and Geneva Manes"
article; Page 198; submitted by Geneva Manes, HC 61, 28A, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 12/13 Jan 1920; Page
263A; Family #216/219.
Listed as Ethel Christian; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 210A;
Family #139/140.
Listed as Ethel Christian; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 216; WV Archives Website.
Alexander Manes, Jr; age 30; born in Richlands, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 15 Apr
1942 at iaeger, WV; Ethel Marie Christian; age 23; born in Panther, WV; single; living at iaeger, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "David and Geneva Manes"
article; Page 198; submitted by Geneva Manes, HC 61, 28A, Paynesville, WV 24873.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ethel Mae Manes [Ethel May Manes] [Ethel Manes] [Ethel Mae Christian]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 24 Mar 1919
Birth Place Panther McDo, West Virginia
Death Date 22 Apr 2001
Father Noah Christian
Mother Margie Allison
SSN 236827318
Notes Aug 1967: Name listed as ETHEL MAE MANES;
29 Jun 1976: Name listed as ETHEL MAY MANES;
16 May 2001: Name listed as ETHEL M MANES"
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 6 Dec 2011.
"Ethel Marie “Sis” Manes
Birth 4 Mar 1919
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Apr 2001 (aged 82)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 81634370"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 12/13 Jan 1920; Page 263A;
Family #216/219.
Listed as Andrew Christian; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 210A;
Family #139/140.
Listed as Andrew Christian; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Christian.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Lois K. Harman, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Burrell B. Harman.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Loise Harman; age 16; born in WV; 3 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County WV, 1858-1995"; 1995; "Andrew Larkin Christian, Miner" article;
Page 118; submitted by Lois Christian, Manassas, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301, Family 1170.
Listed as George Christian, age 14, born in VA, in household of father,
Thomas Christian.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1312.
Listed as George Christian, age 24, born in VA, in household of mother,
Mary Altizer Christian.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Christian search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
George Christian; born in Mar 1836; died in 1910; married first, Sally Jane Wingo in 1858;
second, Nancy Bandy in 1871; third, Mary Baldwin in 1875 and fourth, Anna Eliza Christian in 1893.
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #21.
Listed as George Christian, age 42, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301, Family 1170.
Listed as George Christian, age 14, born in VA, in household of father,
Thomas Christian.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, Baptist Valley P.O., taken
on 10 Aug 1860, page 876, Family #1312.
Listed as George Christian, age 24, born in VA, in household of mother,
Mary Altizer Christian.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, George Christian search, 7 May 2002, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
George Christian; born in Mar 1836; died in 1910; married first, Sally Jane Wingo in 1858;
second, Nancy Bandy in 1871; third, Mary Baldwin in 1875 and fourth, Anna Eliza Christian in 1893.
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 1 Jun 1880, page 276C, Family #21.
Listed as George Christian, age 42, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 165B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as J. Chat Christian; age 27; born in VA; married once for 9 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3868; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
John Chat Christian; age 43; born on 20 May 1875; living at English, McDowell Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Elizabeth Christian, wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and Black hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Chat Christian; age 41; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
4. Kanawha Co, WV Draft Board; WW II Draft Registration Card #751; 27 Apr 1942.
John Chatham Christian; age 63; born on 20 May 1878 in Tazewell Co, VA; living at Bradshaw,
McDowell Co, WV; employed by Pond Creek Pocahontas Co, Bartley, WV; person who will always
know address, Elizabeth Christian, Bradshaw, WV; 6' 2 1/2" tall; 268 lbs; brown eyes and brown hair;
ruddy complexion; "scar on tumb of left hand".
5. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3045; WV Archives Web Site.
J. Chat Christian; age 77; born on 20 May 1876 in Tazewell Co, VA; retired coal miner; married; living
at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; son of unidentified father and Mary Baldwin (Christian); died on 16
Mar 1954 in Grace Hospital, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of a heart attack; buried on 10 (sic) Mar 1954
in Rock Ridge Cemetery.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mitchell
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 165B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Lizzie Christian; age 21; born in VA; married once for 9 yrs; 4 children, all living; in
household of husband, John C. Christian.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Chat Christian; age 41; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 165B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Sallie Christian; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Sarah B. Christian; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valeria Neal; 8 Apr 2014.
" Sallie Bell Christian Bellamy
Birth 24 Feb 1907
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 May 1984 (aged 77)
USA
Burial
Christian-Roberts Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127645920"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 165B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Melissa Christian; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Lessie M. Christian; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Frances M. Christian; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Mandy L. Christian; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as Lilly E. Christian; age 2 yrs 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Corey & Douglas Marshall-Steele; 18 Apr 2015.
" Marie Willie Christian Matney
Birth 1 Feb 1921
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 May 1992 (aged 71)
Burial
Gilpin Manor Memorial Park
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Memorial ID 145195519 ·"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Michael; 4 Oct 2014.
"PFC Claude Estel Christian
Birth 1 Feb 1924
Death 9 Oct 1976 (aged 52)
Burial
Graceland Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Plot Lower Section 34
Memorial ID 136820873"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by imagal49; 7 May 2011.
" Leona B Christian King
Birth 29 Nov 1929
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Jan 1999 (aged 69)
Burial
Sylvester Robbins Cemetery
Monroe, Overton County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 69452591"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Perryville; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 165B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as John W. Christian; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 8 Jan1920; Page 4B;
Family #69/70.
Listed as John W. Christian; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John C. Christian.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
John Christian; born on 30 Nov 1904; died in Aug 1974; last residence, Bartley, McDowell Co, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 177; "John and Mae Christian"; article; submitted by Johnnie
Christian and Marshall Pevler; PO Box 1015, Dublin, VA 24084.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Marie Brownfield"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Marie Christian Akers Brownfield, Box 9,
Raysal, WV 24879.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valeria Neal; 8 Apr 2014.
" John Wallace Christian
Birth 27 Nov 1904
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Aug 1974 (aged 69)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Christian-Roberts Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127624812"
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Christian-Roberts Cemetery, Rockridge, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 8 Apr 2014.
Mae Mabel Christian Christian; born 20 Apr 1913; died 27 Jun 1989; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown.
(Death date is different from other researchers)
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 177; "John and Mae Christian"; article; submitted by Johnnie
Christian and Marshall Pevler; PO Box 1015, Dublin, VA 24084.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Marie Brownfield"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Marie Christian Akers Brownfield, Box 9,
Raysal, WV 24879.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11061; WV Archives Web Site.
Bonnie Joice Christian; age 1 yr; born 21 Feb 1943 at Bartley, WV; daughter of John and May Christian;
died 19 Jun 1944 at Bartley, WV; due to strangulation from and asthmatic attack; buried 21 Jul 1944 in
Christian Cemetery, Bartley, WV; informant, May Christian, Bartley, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B;
Family #117.
Listed as Harley Clark; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Jessie B. Clark.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Delcia Clifton Alderson; 2 dec 2004.
" Harley Whitten Clark
Birth 27 Dec 1921
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Sep 2004 (aged 82)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Puckett Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 10026514"Additional Information Posted:
"HARLEY W. CLARK
HARLEY W. CLARK 82 years of age of Jolo, WV passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 at his home. Born in McDowell County, WV December 27, 1921, he was the son of the late Jesse Ben Clark and Elizabeth Curry Clark. He was a lifelong resident of McDowell County,WV, U. S. Army Veteran who served in the 304th Airborne Squadron, was of the Christian Faith, a retired Coal Miner and loved bluegrass music."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife on June 16, 2003: Clara Pruitt Clark; five sisters: Marie Fletcher, Patricia Greene, Audrey Martin, Edith Fialkowski and infant sister and two brothers: Virgil Clark and John Dillard Clark.
"He is survived by five daughters: Betty Stacy and Brenda Stacy both of Jolo, WV, Hilda McDaniels and Stella Taylor both of Archdale, NC, Jane Harvey of Ramseur, NC; three sons: Leon Clark, Harley Clark, Jr. and Roger Clark all of Jolo, WV; five sisters: Ruby Bolen and Hazel Dunford both of Lanexa, VA, Alpha Taylor of High Point, NC, Theodosia Weakland of Fort Pierce, FL and Opal Barreniou of Georgetown, SC; special caregiver: Betty Jo Hagerman. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services for Harley W. Clark will be held Sunday, September 5, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Church of the Living God at Jolo, WV with Reverends: Mack Rife, Herman Day and Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Puckett-Mullins Cemetery at Raysal, WV.
"Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Great-Grandsons.
"The family will receive friends at the Community Church of the Living God Saturday evening after 6:00 p.m. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m.
"Memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.shortridgeramey.com.
"Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Sandy River American Legion Post #175 of Ieager, WV. "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 244A, Family #53.
Listed as Clara Pruett, age 4 yrs, 1 month, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Clara Pruett; age 14; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Stokes Co, NC; Snow Creek District; Brown's Precinct; taken on 13 Jun 1900;
Page 165B; Family #108/109.
Listed as Jesse B. Clark; age 4; born in NC in Apr 1896; in household of father, William L. Clark.
3. 1910 Census, Rockingham Co, NC; Madison Township; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 127B;
Family #186/187.
Listed as Jesse B. Clark; age 14; born in NC; in household of father, William L. Clark.
4. Tazewell Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #170; 5 Jun 1918.
Jesse Ben Clark; age 21; born on 11 Mar 1897 in Rockingham Co, NC; living at Cooper, WV;
single, coal miner; employed by Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co, Cooper, WV; medium height and
build; blue eyes and light hair.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B; Family #117.
Listed as Jessie Clark; age 32; born in VA; married at 22; carpenter; head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B; Family #117.
Listed as Lizzie Clark; age 30; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Jessie B. Clark.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Harley and Clara Clark, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Clara Clark, Jolo, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 6B; Family #117.
Listed as Virgil Clark; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Jessie B. Clark.