McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


William Columbus Miller

1. 1910 Census, Boone Co, WV; Scott District; taken on 4 Jun 1910; Page 196A; Family #282/273.
Listed as William C. Miller; age 58; born in WV; married once for 35 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Oscar McKinney Search, 2 Apr 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Oscar McKinney; born in 1824 in Mercer Co, WV; son of Archibald Clendenen
and Consia McKinney; married Margaret Walker, daughter of William and Nancy
F. Browning Walker.
Daughter, Nancy Jane McKinney; born in Sep 1853 in Boone Co, WV; married
William Columbus Miller, son of Daniel M. and Agnes Mitchell Miller, abt
1874.


Nancy Jane McKinney

1. 1910 Census, Boone Co, WV; Scott District; taken on 4 Jun 1910; Page 196A; Family #282/273.
Listed as Nancy Miller; age 55; born in WV; married once for 35 yrs; 10 children, 6 living; in household
of husband, William C. Miller.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Oscar McKinney Search, 2 Apr 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Oscar McKinney; born in 1824 in Mercer Co, WV; son of Archibald Clendenen
and Consia McKinney; married Margaret Walker, daughter of William and Nancy
F. Browning Walker.
Daughter, Nancy Jane McKinney; born in Sep 1853 in Boone Co, WV; married
William Columbus Miller, son of Daniel M. and Agnes Mitchell Miller, abt
1874.


Eber Miller

1. 1910 Census, Boone Co, WV; Scott District; taken on 4 Jun 1910; Page 196A; Family #282/273.
Listed as Eber Miller; age 21; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Miller.


Henry Miller

1. 1910 Census, Boone Co, WV; Scott District; taken on 4 Jun 1910; Page 196A; Family #282/273.
Listed as Henry Miller; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Miller.


George Dewey Privett

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 17 Apr 1910, Page 221A, Family # 134.
Listed as George D. Privett, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Jason A. Privett.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2/3 Feb 1920, Page 194A, Family #87.
Listed as George D. Privett, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Jason A. Privett.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #131.
Listed as Dewey Privett, age 33 (sic?, 23?), born in WV, in household of father, Jason A. Privett.
(This may not be George D. Privett. Age is off by 10 yrs. Could be a census taker error)
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 587; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Privett; age 30; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Jason and Hazeltine Privett;
married on 7 Mar 1939 at the home of the bride at Keyrock, WV; Marie Lester; age 16; born and
living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of W.H. and Nancy Lester.
5. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 3 May 1940; Page128B;
Image 38 of 64; Household #321.
Listed as George Dewey Privett; age 34; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; farm laborer; in household of mother, Emily? Privett, with wife and child.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
George Dewey Privett; born on 1 Jul 1906; died on 2 Jun 1978; buried in Privett Cemetery, Keyrock,
Wyoming Co, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Loretta Brown; 3 Dec 2005.
" George Dewey Privett
Birth 1 Jul 1906
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 1978 (aged 71)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Privette Cemetery
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 12599608"


Marie "Peachie" Lester

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 154A; Image 21 of
40; Family #156/162.
Listed as Peachy Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father; William H. Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 587; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Privett; age 30; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Jason and Hazeltine Privett;
married on 7 mar 1939 at the home of the bride at Keyrock, WV; Marie Lester; age 16; born and
living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of W.H. and Nancy Lester.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 3 May 1940; Page128B;
Image 38 of 64; Household #321.
Listed as Marie Privett; age 16; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of mother-in-law, Emily? Privett, with husband and child.
4. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted obit.
"Peachie Marie Privett Henson, 89 of Keyrock, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 6, 2014 after a long illness.

"Born June 12, 1924 at Keyrock, she was the daughter of the late William (Abe) Lester and Nancy Simpson Lester

"Peachie was a member of the Coonfork Church at Keyrock

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey Privett, her second husband, Wilbur (Be-Be) Henson; a daughter, Shirley Evans; two sons, Dennis L. Privett and Darrell Privett; four brothers, Loy, Troy, Roy and Richard Lester; two sisters, Naome Britten and Dolly Lamb and two granddaughters, Carolyn and Kathy Evans.

"Those left to cherish her memory includes her children, James Privett and his wife, Linda of Sabine; Robert Privett and his wife, Laura of Keyrock and daughter, Wilma McCoy and her husband, John of Keyrock, where Peachie resided; a special granddaughter, Melissa Cantrell, who stood by her side till she took her last breath. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

"A celebration of Peachie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Gary Ford and Rev. Michael Knotts officiating.

"Burial will follow in the Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock..."


Arthur Evans

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1957); Page 455; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Evans; age 20; born at Pinnacle Creek, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of Ezra and
Dorothy Evans; married on 9 Feb 1957 at Pineville, WV; Shirley Privett; age 17; born and living at
Keyrock, WV; single; daughter of George Dewey and Peachie Marie Privett.


Shirley Ann Privett

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 3 May 1940; Page128B;
Image 38 of 64; Household #321.
Listed as Shirlei Ann Privett; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of grandmother, Emily?
Privett, with parents.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1957); Page 455; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Evans; age 20; born at Pinnacle Creek, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of Ezra and
Dorothy Evans; married on 9 Feb 1957 at Pineville, WV; Shirley Privett; age 17; born and living at
Keyrock, WV; single; daughter of George Dewey and Peachie Marie Privett.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday 17 May 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Shirley A. Evans, 68, of Pineville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008, at her residence.

"Born June 29, 1939, at Keyrock, she was the daughter of Peachie Henson and the late Dewey Privett.

"Shirley was a member of Coon Fork Baptist Church most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, children and especially her grandchildren. Many came to know her as Nanny because her door was always open to those in need of guidance, love or shelter.

"In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Evans; and two brothers, Darrell and Dennis “Dickie” Privett.

"Those left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Peachie Henson of Keyrock; three daughters, Rachel Cisco and her fiancé, Johnny Darby, of Kentucky, Carolyn Evans and her fiancé, Jay Stafford, of Pineville and Katherine Evans and her fiancé, Melvin Hall, of Welch-Pineville Road; an adopted daughter, Jennifer Clay of West Virginia; and four grandchildren, Misty Cook and her husband, Jake, of Pineville, Nikki Hall of Welch-Pineville Road, Shane Cisco and his fiancé, Bambi Benifield, and Joshua Clay of Pineville. She also had a special granddaughter she liked to call her own, Brandy Cline of Pineville; three great-granddaughters, Trinity Cook and Cheyanne Graybeal of Pineville, and Lana Thacker of Williamson; two brothers, Robert Privett and his wife, Laura, of Keyrock and James Privett and his wife, Linda, of Sabine; a sister, Wilma McCoy and her husband, John, of Keyrock; and several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

"Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Bill Goode officiating. Burial will follow in Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock..."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Sep 2014.
" Shirley Ann Privett Evans
Birth 29 Jun 1939
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 2008 (aged 68)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Privette Cemetery
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 136058676"


Carolyn Evans

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Carolyn Evans, 48, of Pineville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 at her residence from a sudden illness.
"Born August 11, 1961 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley Privett Evans.
"Carolyn was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. "She also enjoyed walking and being outdoors.
"Survivors include her companion, James Stafford of Pineville; her son, Joshua Clay of Pineville; her daughter, Misty Cook and her husband, Jake of Pineville; two sisters, Rachel Cisco and her companion Johnny Darby of Williamson and Kathy Evans and her companion Melvin Hall of Pineville; and two granddaughters, Cheyanne Graybeal and Trinity Cook, both of Pineville..."


John William McCoy

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
John William McCoy; age 19; born 1 Feb 1948 in Keyrock, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Floyd and Viola (Cline) McCoy; married on 19 Aug 1967 at Keyrock, WV; Wilma Jean Privett; age 17;
born 21 Jun 1950 in Pineville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of George Dewey and
Peachie (Lester) Privett.


Wilma Jean Privett

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
John William McCoy; age 19; born 1 Feb 1948 in Keyrock, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Floyd and Viola (Cline) McCoy; married on 19 Aug 1967 at Keyrock, WV; Wilma Jean Privett; age 17;
born 21 Jun 1950 in Pineville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of George Dewey and
Peachie (Lester) Privett.


Gregory Fabian McCoy

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gregory Fabian "Coon" McCoy 42, of Pineville passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at his home.

"Born March 13, 1978 in Welch he was the son of John and Wilma Privett McCoy of Keyrock.

"Greg was a 1996 graduate of Pineville High School, He worked as a mechanic, for CC leasing. Greg was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching Wyoming County teams play, and going to Morgantown to cheer on his Mountaineers, he enjoyed watching the Washington Football team of the NFL. Greg was a prankster and loved making people laugh. He will be missed by all that knew him.

"In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his sister Melissa Cantrell and her husband Steve, his niece Ashley Smith and her fiancee' Mathew Brooks, his nephew Ryan Cantrell and his wife Marlee, special friends Jared Lusk, and Chig Lusk, and his beloved Dog Bullit and Precious. And a host of extended family and countless Friends. "


James Anderson Privett

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Sep 2014.
" James Anderson Privett
Birth 3 Apr 1941
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Sep 2014 (aged 73)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Privette Cemetery
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 136058219"

Additional Information Posted:
"James Anderson Privett, 73, of Sabine passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness. James was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Sabine. He served in the US Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He enjoyed going to church, Fishing, taking walks and being with his family.

"Born April 3, 1941 at Keyrock, he was the son of the late George "Dewey" Privett (1906-1978) and Marie "Peachie" Marie Lester-Privett-Henson (1924-2014). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Ann Privett-Evans (1939-2008), two brothers, Dennis "Dickie" Lee Privett Sr. (1944-2003) and Kenneth "Darrell" Privett (Deceased) and a grandson, Devin Scott Privett (Deceased).

"Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda Grimsley-Privett of the residence; son, James Earl Privett of residence; two daughters, Rose Marie Privett and Farrah Sue Privett-Blankenship both of Glen Fork; brother, Robert Earl Privett of Keyrock; sister, Wilma Jean Privett-McCoy of Keyrock; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

"A celebration of James’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2014 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Gary Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock."


Marie "Peachie" Lester

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 154A; Image 21 of
40; Family #156/162.
Listed as Peachy Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father; William H. Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 587; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Privett; age 30; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Jason and Hazeltine Privett;
married on 7 mar 1939 at the home of the bride at Keyrock, WV; Marie Lester; age 16; born and
living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of W.H. and Nancy Lester.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 3 May 1940; Page128B;
Image 38 of 64; Household #321.
Listed as Marie Privett; age 16; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of mother-in-law, Emily? Privett, with husband and child.
4. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted obit.
"Peachie Marie Privett Henson, 89 of Keyrock, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 6, 2014 after a long illness.

"Born June 12, 1924 at Keyrock, she was the daughter of the late William (Abe) Lester and Nancy Simpson Lester

"Peachie was a member of the Coonfork Church at Keyrock

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey Privett, her second husband, Wilbur (Be-Be) Henson; a daughter, Shirley Evans; two sons, Dennis L. Privett and Darrell Privett; four brothers, Loy, Troy, Roy and Richard Lester; two sisters, Naome Britten and Dolly Lamb and two granddaughters, Carolyn and Kathy Evans.

"Those left to cherish her memory includes her children, James Privett and his wife, Linda of Sabine; Robert Privett and his wife, Laura of Keyrock and daughter, Wilma McCoy and her husband, John of Keyrock, where Peachie resided; a special granddaughter, Melissa Cantrell, who stood by her side till she took her last breath. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

"A celebration of Peachie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Gary Ford and Rev. Michael Knotts officiating.

"Burial will follow in the Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock..."


Ithol Dale Lamb

2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 231B, Family #124.
Listed as Roby Lamb, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, William J. Lamb.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page 197A, Family #202.
Listed as Ithol Lamb, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, William J. Lamb.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
Ithol Lamb; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; son of W.J. and Mahala Lamb;
married on 31 Oct 1936 at Mullens, WV; Dollie Lester; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Keyrock, WV; daughter of W.H. and Nancy Lester.


Dollie Mae Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; tsken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 193B; Image 10 of
14; Family #78/78.
Listed as Dollie Lester; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 154A; Image 21 of
40; Family #156/162.
Listed as Dollie Lester; age 11; born in WV; in household of father; William H. Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
Ithol Lamb; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; son of W.J. and Mahala
Lamb; married on 31 Oct 1936 at Mullens, WV; Dollie Lester; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of W.H. and Nancy Lester.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday 18 Oct 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"Dollie Mae Lamb entered into a new and beautiful life to be with the Lord on Oct. 15, 2007, of Alzheimer’s. She was 88 years old.

"She was born Sept. 8, 1919, the daughter of the late Abb and Nancy Lester.

"Mrs. Lamb was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for 50 years.

"In addition to her parents, her husband, Ithol Lamb; a son, Leroy Lamb; brothers, the Rev. Roy Lee Lester, Richard Lester, Loy Lester and Troy Lester; a sister, Oma Britton; and a daughter-in-law, Betty Lucille Lamb, preceded her in death.

"She is survived by five sons, Dale Lamb and his wife, Joan, of Round Lake Park, Ill., Johnny Lamb and his wife, Della, of N.C., Roger Lamb and his wife, Sheila, of Brenton, Bruce Lamb and his wife, Beatrice, of Beckley, and Gregory Lamb and his wife, Carolyn, of Clearfork; a daughter-in-law, Helen Lamb of Clearfork; eight grandchildren, Brucina Cook and her husband, Larry, of Herndon, Lesia Cook and her husband, Mark, of Stephenson, Sharon Fuller and her husband, Todd, of Tuscon, Ariz., Linda Adkins and her husband, Wayne, of Clearfork, Kathryn Crabtree, and her husband, John, of North Carolina, Kevin Lamb and his wife, Maria, of Round Lake Park, Ill., and Jennifer Lamb of N.C.; and four great-grandchildren, Anthony Cook, Tanner Cook, Evan Crabtree and Emily Crabtree. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Peachie Henson, Gladys Carothers, Amanda Toler, Calvin Lester, all of Keyrock, and Clyde Lester of Mill Creek.

"Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Robert Barley officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


William Dale Lamb

1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kevin Dale Lamb; 8 Jul 2017.
" William Dale Lamb
Birth 6 Aug 1937
Crany, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Apr 2017 (aged 79)
Round Lake Park, Lake County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Kennedy Cemetery
Crany, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"


Oma Lester

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; tsken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 193B; Image 10 of
14; Family #78/78.
Listed as Oma Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Lester.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 154A; Image 21 of
40; Family #156/162.
Listed as Oma Lester; age 16; born in WV; in household of father; William H. Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Wray; age 35; born in NC; living at Keyrock, WV; son of _____; married on 26 Sep 1931 at
Keyrock, WV; Oma Lester; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of
W.H. Lester.