William Henry Harrison Cook Rev
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 242.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS, Page 4.
3. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co", Bowman, page 441.
Married Mary Jane Cooper, May 1863.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV, 1854-1910", Ronald Ray Turner, 1991,
page 87. Married Mary Jane Cooper, age 17, born in Mercer Co, WV, daughter
of Austin and Jane Cooper, on 13 May 1863.
5. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, VA (WV); Rockview PO; taken on 28 Jun 1860; Page 66; Family #90/73.
Listed as William H. Cook; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, Thomas M. Cooke.
6. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock View, Family 33.
7. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, "Cemeteries", page 43.
Gravestone of W.H.H. Cooke, born Feb 1840, died 11 Feb 1923.
8. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 710.
Center Township, page 001.
Listed as William H.H. Cooke, age 39, head of household, a farmer.
9. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #223.
Listed as William H. Cook, age 59, head of household.
10. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 441.
After death of first wife, Mary Jane, William remarried to Chole Shields, a
widow, on 17 Oct 1917.
11. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #_____(Page 220); WV Archives Web Site.
William H.H. Cook; age 76; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wisdom; son of Thomas M. and
Rebecca Cook; married on 23 Oct 1917 at residence of Pierce Rose, Wyoming Co, WV; Mrs.
Chloe Shields; age 53; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Steven C.
and Sarah Ellis.
12. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Rev W.H.H. Cook; born on 5 Nov 1840; died on 11 Feb 1923; "Minister of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, Soldier, and Statesman"; buried in God's Acre
Cemetery, Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV.
13. "WV Roadbuilders" Web Site,
http://freepages.genalogy.rootsweb.com/~richmond/index.htm.
submitted by Lt. Col. Henry T. Cook, USMC (Ret.), great-great grandson of
Thomas Muncey Cook.
William H.H. Cook; State Senator; Baptist Minister; soldier; married Mary
Jane Cooper.
14. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 218B, Family #89.
Listed as William H.H. Cook, age 69, born in WV, married for 46 yrs, minister, head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana Township, Family 104.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming County History", Mary K. Bowman, page 409.
Alexander Shields married Chloe Ellis.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 2, No 131, Haga, page 73.
Alexander Shields, age 20, married Chloe Page Ellis, age 19, on 14 Feb 1884 at Evan C. Ellis'.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 712.
Center Township, page 018.
Listed as Chloe P. Ellis, age 15, in household of father, Evan C. Ellis.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 207A; Image 7 of
19; Family #52/52.
Listed as Chloe Shields; age 35; born in WV in Aug 1864; widow; married 17 yrs; 6 children, all
living; head of household.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 193B; Image
22 of 23; Family #177/177.
Listed as Chloe Shields, age 45, born in WV, widow, 6 children, all living, farmer, head of
household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #_____(Page 220); WV Archives Web Site.
William H.H. Cook; age 76; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Wisdom; son of Thomas M. and
Rebecca Cook; married on 23 Oct 1917 at residence of Pierce Rose, Wyoming Co, WV; Mrs.
Chloe Shields; age 53; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Steven C.
and Sarah Ellis.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page; 140A;
Family #41/42.
Listed as Chloe Cook; age 65; born in WV; widow; married at 18; in household of son-in-law,
Emery P. Rose.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #2648; WV Archives Web Site.
Chloe Cook; age 77 yrs, 5 mond; born on 6 Aug 1864 at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; widow of
William H.H. Cook; daughter of Ive and Sarah (Cook) Ellis; died on 6 Jan 1942 at Baileysville,
Wyoming Co, WV from senility; buried on 7 Jan 1942 in family cemetery at Baileysville, WV;
informant, Doke Shields, Baileysville, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 23 Jun 2008.
Chloe Page Ellis Shields; born in 1861; died in 1940 (sic, 1942); buried here; headstone shown
with incorrect death.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880; Page 276D;
Family #31/31.
Listed as John E. Rose; age 35; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #56/56.
Listed as E. T. Rose; age 64; born in VA in Jan 1842; farmer; head of household; father, born in VA;
mother born in NC.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880; Page 276D;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Jane Rose; age 48; born in VA; married; in household of husband, John E. Rose.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #56/56.
Listed as L. J. Rose; age 68 (sic, 70); born in VA in May 1840; married once for 31 yrs; 10 children, 9
living; in household of husband, E.J. Rose.
3. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 219B;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Jane J. Rose; age 80; born in VA; widow; 10 children; 7 living; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880; Page 276D;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Laura Rose; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, John E. Rose.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as James M. Barrett; age 31; born in VA in Apr 1869; married 10 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 1 Jun 1880; Page 276D;
Family #31/31.
Listed as Rhoda Rose; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, John E. Rose.
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Rhoda B. Barrett; age 28; born in VA in May 1872; married 10 yrs; 5 children, all living;
in household of husband, James M. Barrett.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Walter C. Barrett; age 9; born in VA in Oct 1890; in household of father, James M. Barrett.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 219B;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Walter C. Barrett; age 17; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Jana J.
(_______) Rose.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Robert D. Barrett; age 7; born in VA in Aug 1892; in household of father, James M. Barrett.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 219B;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Robert D. Barrett; age 15; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Jana J.(_______) Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # 285; WV Archives Website.
Robert Bulah Barrett; age 23 yrs, 7 mons, 4 days; born in Tazewell Co, VA; married; miner; son of
James M and Rhoda B. (Rose) Barrett; died 11 Apr 1917 at Hartwell, McDowell Co, WV; due to labor
pneumonia; buried 12 Apr 1917 in VA.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Charles M. Barrett; age 2; born in VA in Dec 1897; in household of father, James M. Barrett.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 219B;
Family #48/48.
Listed as Charles M. Barrett; age 12; born in VA; in household of grandmother, Jana J.
(_______) Rose.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176A;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Rhoda B. Barrett; age less than 1 mon; born in VA in May 1900; in household of father,
James M. Barrett.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#_____(1914); Page 241; WV Archives Web Site.
Charley Cooper; age 22; born in Giles Co, VA; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Ben and Sallie;
married on 20 Jun 1914 at War, WV; Meada Pack; age 22; born and living in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of William and Angie.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 7 Jan 1900, Page 207A, Family #48.
Listed as Meda Pack, age 8, born in Apr 1882 in WV, in household of father, William Pack.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 200A;
Family #226/235.
Listed as Meda Pack, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, William Pack.
3. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#_____(1914); Page 241; WV Archives Web Site.
Charley Cooper; age 22; born in Giles Co, VA; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Ben and Sallie;
married on 20 Jun 1914 at War, WV; Meada Pack; age 22; born and living in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of William and Angie.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 56A;
Family #201.
Listed as Neadie Hicks; age 28; born in WV; in household of husband, Harrison Hicks.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 153A; Family #40.
Listed as Meada; age 34; born in VA; widow; in household of father, William Pack.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #____(1910); Page 377; WV Archives, Web Site.
T.S. Staton; age 26; born in Jackson Co, OH; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of George and
Margaret; married on 24 Dec 1910; Lula Pack; age 16; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Angie.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 7 Jan 1900, Page 207A, Family #48.
Listed as Lully Pack, age 8, born in Jan 1894 in WV, in household of father, William Pack.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 200A;
Family #226/235.
Listed as Lula Pack, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, William Pack.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #____(1910); Page 377; WV Archives, Web Site.
T.S. Staton; age 26; born in Jackson Co, OH; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of George and
Margaret; married on 24 Dec 1910; Lula Pack; age 16; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of William and Angie.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 139B, Family #9.
Listed as Albert Harman, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, John B. Harman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#_____(1933); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Harman; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Pageton, WV; son of John
and Lou; married on 11 Nov 1933 at Leckie, WV; Sallie Bell Graham; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Aaron and Mary.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book#_____(1933); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Harman; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Pageton, WV; son of John
and Lou; married on 11 Nov 1933 at Leckie, WV; Sallie Bell Graham; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Aaron and Mary.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sallie Bell Harman
[Sallie B Harmon]
[Sallie Bell Graham]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1916
Birth Place: McDowell Cou, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Dec 2006
Father: Aaron Graham
Mother: Mary Shrader
SSN: 236485860
Notes: Nov 1949: Name listed as SALLIE BELL HARMAN;
10 Jan 2007: Name listed as SALLIE B HARMON"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: A. G. Graham
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1879
Marriage Date: 06 Jun 1900
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father: W. F. Graham
Mother:L. E. Graham
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Shrader
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 139-L 80 "
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 9 Oct 2012.
" Aaron Sheffey Graham
Birth 20 Jun 1878
Death 8 Aug 1962 (aged 84)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98573222"Additional Information Posted:
"Aaron Sheffey Graham, 84, of Skygusty in McDowell County died Wednesday August 8, 1962 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Sally Bell) Harman of Skygusty, where he had lived for the past four years. He suffered a heart attack."Born June 20, 1878, he was a native of Tazewell, Va. and a son of the late William and Lavie Moore Graham.
"Survivors include seven daughters; Mrs. Albert (Sally Bell) Harman of Skygusty, Mrs. Julie Greer of Anawalt, Mrs. Thomas (Virginia) Holland of Alexandria, Va., Mrs. John ( Robbie) Watts of Dallas, Tx., Mrs. Joe (Edna Mae) Freeman of Wilmington, De., Mrs. Ruby Casey of Ashland; three sons, Harry Graham of Anawalt and Albert and Judge Graham of Alexandria, Va.; 41 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Skygusty where he was a member with Rev. Burton Harman and Rev. Wiley Davis officiating and burial in Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Bennett Funeral Home of Northfork is in charge.
"Pallbearers: Harry, John and Carl Harman, Bob Day, Garland Wolf, and Travia Barber. Grandchildren will carry flowers.
"Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph."
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Elizabeth Shrader
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Birth Date: 1886
Marriage Date: 06 Jun 1900
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father:
[No Name]
Mother:
Emily Shrader
Spouse:
A. G. Graham
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 139-L 80"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 013220; WV Archives Website.
Mary Elizabeth Graham; age 73; born 27 Jun 1885 in Tazewell Co, VA; married; domestic; living at
Skygusty, WV; daughter of Jack and Matilda (Buress) Shrader; died 4 Oct 1957in Stevens Clinic,
Welch, WV; due to multiple melanoma; buried 6 oct 1957 in Shady grove Cemetery, Skygusty, WV;
informant, John H, Graham, Anawalt, WV.
3, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 12 Oct 2012.
" Mary Elizabeth Shrader Graham
Birth 27 Jun 1885
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 4 Oct 1957 (aged 72)
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98772483"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Shrader Graham, 72, of Skygusty, died yesterday morning, October 4, 1957 in the Welch hospital.
"A native of Tazewell, Va., she was born on June 28, 1885, a daughter of Jack and Matilda Burress Shrader.
"Surviving are her husband, Aaron; three sons, Albert, Welch, Harry, Anawalt, J.W., Alexandria, Va.; daughters, Mrs. Joe Freeman, Wilmngton, De., Mrs. Ardell Greer, Anawalt, Mrs. Ruby Casey, Jenkinjones, Mrs. Albert Harman and Mrs. Cammie Harman, both of Skygusty, Mrs. Virginia Holland and Mrs. John Watts both of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Brewster, Abbs Valley, Va., and Mrs. Sally Brewester, Princetn.
"The body will be moved at 1 p.m. today to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Harman.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ at Skygusty.
The Rev. Alex Haggerman of Yukon, assisted by the Rev. Wiley Davis and the Rev. Henry Thomas will officiate."Burial is in the Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Pallbearers will be nephews and nieces will be flower bearers.
"The Bennett Funeral Home of Northfork is in charge of the arrangements.
"Published Saturday, October 5, 1957 in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lee Stacy
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1913
Marriage License Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 22 Dec 1934
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony A J Mooney
Parent 1 William Stacy
Parent 2 Eva Blankenship
Spouse Berilia (sic, Bertha) Rife
Occupation Farmer"
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co VA; Grundy District; taken on 22 Mar 1920; Page 79B; Family 268/269.
Listed as Bertha H. Rife; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, William G. Rife.
2. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 64A; Family #166/166.
Listed as Bertha Rife; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, William G. Rife.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lee Stacy
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1913
Marriage License Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 22 Dec 1934
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony A J Mooney
Parent 1 William Stacy
Parent 2 Eva Blankenship
Spouse Berilia (sic, Bertha) Rife
Occupation Farmer"
1. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; Big Creek No. 10 District; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 100B;
Family #161/164.
Listed as Frank Smith; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd Smith.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY; Pond Creek Precinct; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 9B; Family #200/200.
Listed as Frank Smith; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Floyd Smith.
3. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 19A; Family #322/371.
Listed as Frank Smith; age 20; born in WV; single; coal miner; lodger; in household of Thomas
Thompson.
4. Logan Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#______(1930); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Smith; age 21; born in WV; single; miner; living at Holden, WV; son of F. S. and R.E. (Banfield)
Smith; married on 2 Aug 1930 at Holden, WV; Mary J. Johnson; age 19; born in KY; single; living at
Holden, WV; daughter of A. B. and Martha (Clark) Johnson.
5. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Hardee District; Lenore; E.D. 30-1; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 8A; Image
19 of 86; Household #124.
Listed as Frank Smith; age 30; born in Chattaroy, WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; living at Holden,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
6. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Jul 1909
Birth Place: Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Williamson, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Williamson, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer: New Area Coal Co
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Bertha Alice Smith
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Frank Smith Self (Head)
Bertha Alice Smith Wife"
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Frank Smith; born on 17 Jul 1909; died on 3 May 1988; living at Lenore, Mingo Co, WV at death.
8. "In Memory' handout at funeral; Personal Attendence by Larry E. Smith.
Frank Smith, born on 17 Jul 1909; date of death 3 May 1988; services 1:00pm Thursday afternoon;
Freewill Baptist Church, Parsley Bottom, WV; clergymen, Rev G.W. Mounts, Rev Curtis Booth;
Interment, Ledson Cemetery, Laurel Creek; arrangements by Chafin Funeral Home.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Holden; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 51A; Image 59 of 80;
Family #224/533.
Listed as Mary J. Johnson; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Abner B. Johnson.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Holden; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 105A; Family #57/57.
Listed as Mary Jane Johnson; age 17; born in WV; single;; in household of cousin, Vesta Johnson.
3. Logan Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#______(1930); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Smith; age 21; born in WV; single; miner; living at Holden, WV; son of F. S. and R.E. (Banfield)
Smith; married on 2 Aug 1930 at Holden, WV; Mary J. Johnson; age 19; born in KY; single; living at
Holden, WV; daughter of A. B. and Martha (Clark) Johnson.