1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1960); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil George Goff; age 21; born on 7 Dec 1938 at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of Fred and
Rose Goff; married on 2 Feb 1960 at Surveyor, WV; Dorothy Ann Cook; age 18; born on 25 Jun 1941
at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Jesse and Nola Cook.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1960); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil George Goff; age 21; born on 7 Dec 1938 at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of Fred and
Rose Goff; married on 2 Feb 1960 at Surveyor, WV; Dorothy Ann Cook; age 18; born on 25 Jun 1941
at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Jesse and Nola Cook.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday 17 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Dorothy Ann Goff was born in Lester, on June 25, 1942. She was gloriously taken into her Father’s arms on December 13, 2009. She died at home with her family following a long illness. "Dorothy worked for the Lester Post Office for over 18 years and she was a faithful Baptist her entire life. "She was preceded in death by her parents, Nola and Jessie Cook; three brothers, Romeo, Clifford and Junior Cook and by a daughter, Brenda Kay Goff Gray. "Survivors include her husband George Goff; three sons: Jeffrey Goff, David Goff and wife Christine and Basil Goff and wife Willa; grandchildren: Dorothy Gray and fiancé William Davis, Carrie Goff and fiancé Stanley Sweeney, Jason Gray, Kallie Goff, L. David Goff Jr., Summer Goff and Whitney and Brittany Phillips. "She is also survived by four great grandchildren: Austin and Dustin Lusk, Phoebe Davis and Maria Jewell. "We love you, Rest In Peace. "Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, December 18, in the Stevens Baptist Church, Maplewood Road, Lester with Rev. Ardeth Bailey, Rev. Don Cochran and Rev. Earl Snuffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Richardson Cemetery, Lester..."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #154.
Listed as Jessie Cook, age 10, in household of father, William Cooke.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse James Cook; age 48; born on 26 Jun 1889 at Jesse, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of
W.V. and Janie Cook; married on 24 Aug 1937 at the home of E.D. Canterbury, Minister, McGraws,
WV; Nolah Richardson; age 21; born on 20 May 1916 at Maple Meadow, WV; living at Glen Daniels,
WV; daughter of Ira and Ala Richardson.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 284A; Image 43 of 50;
Family #416/416.
Listed as Nola Richardson; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Roean Richardson.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse James Cook; age 48; born on 26 Jun 1889 at Jesse, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of
W.V. and Janie Cook; married on 24 Aug 1937 at the home of E.D. Canterbury, Minister, McGraws,
WV; Nolah Richardson; age 21; born on 20 May 1916 at Maple Meadow, WV; living at Glen Daniels,
WV; daughter of Ira and Ala Richardson.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nola Cook; born on 30 may 1916; died in Aug 1987; living at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV before 1951.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1914); Page 53; Line 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Goff; age 23; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 14 Jul 1914 in Summers
Co, WV; Rosie Ancey; age 16; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living in Summers Co, WV.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1914); Page 53; Line 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Goff; age 23; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 14 Jul 1914 in Summers
Co, WV; Rosie Ancey; age 16; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living in Summers Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Albemarle Co, VA; Blackwells Precinct; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 288B;
Image 2 of 18; Family #61/64.
Listed as Hiram B. Wright; age 15; born in Jul 1884 in VA; farm laborer; Black; in household of father,
George N. Wright.
2. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1924); Page 191; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram B. Wright; age 40; born in VA; widowed; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; son of
G. H. and Amanda; married on 16 Sep 1924 at Ingrams Branch, WV; Nettie J. Craig; age 32;
born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; daughter of Alex and Eliza Craig.
1. 1900 Census, Franklin Co, VA; Blackwater District; taken 8 Jun 1900; Page 8A; Image 19 of 46;
Family #105/106.
Listed as Nettie J. Craig; age 8; born in May 1892 in VA; Black; in household of father, Alexander
M. Craig.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Slab Fork Village; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 113A;
Image 14 of 15; Family #578/609.
Listed as Nettie Anderson; age 25; born in VA; married; mulatto; in household of husband, John
Anderson.
3. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1924); Page 191; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram B. Wright; age 40; born in VA; widowed; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; son of
G. H. and Amanda; married on 16 Sep 1924 at Ingrams Branch, WV; Nettie J. Craig; age 32;
born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; daughter of Alex and Eliza Craig.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 133; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Noel; age 53; born in Bedford Co, VA; Colored; widowed; coal miner; living at Maitland, WV;
son of Richard and Elizabeth; married on 1 Jul 1936 at Welch, WV; Nettie J. Wright; age 44; born
in Franklin Co, VA; widow; Colored; daughter of Alex and Sally Craig.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 93A; Image 9 of
62; Family #88/91.
Listed as Julia Noel; age 46; born in VA; married at 17; Negro; in household of husband, Thomas
Neal.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
John Windbush; age 54; born in NC; widowed; Colored; living at Powatan, WV; married on 25 Jun
1942 at Welch, WV; Nettie Wright Noel; age 50; born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Powatan,
WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7652; WV Archives Web Site.
Nettie J. Winbush; age 60; born 1 May 1892 in Franklin Co, VA; married; Colored; domestic; living at
Capels, WV; daughter of Alex and Sallie (Early) Craig; died 2 Apr 1953 at Capels, WV; due to
coronary embolism; general obesity; buried 4 Apr 1953 in Oak Grove Cemetery; informant, John
Anderson.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kenneth Bowen; 29 Sep 2010
" Nettie Jane Craig Winbush
Birth 1 May 1892
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1953 (aged 60)
Capels, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920;
Page 227B; Family #245/247.
Listed as Peery E. Lester; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 9 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"On Monday, December 7th, 2009 our beloved Perry Lester of the Sunny Acres Division, Beckley passed away at the Raleigh General Hospital. He was in his 91st year. "Born Perry Ellis Lester on January 17, 1918, at Bradshaw, he was one of five children born to the late John and Rendi Mitchem Lester. "He was the last survivor of his immediate family. "Perry spent his childhood at Bradshaw. "A coal miner for 40 years, he retired from Harris #1, Eastern Associated Mines at Wharton. Perry was a long time resident of Kopperston. He was of the Baptist faith and in later years he attended Bethel Freewill Baptist Church at MacArthur. Over the years he has served as Sunday school teacher and a deacon. "Perry was first married to the former Magnolia (Nola) O’Quinn. To this union of over 50 years, was born eight children. "Nola died in 1991. A daughter, Marie and a son, Larry have both preceded him in death. "In November of 1996, Perry married long time family friend, Margaret Webb Bailey. They have shared 13 wonderful years together and blended their families as one. "In addition to Margaret, Perry is the dear father of six living children, John Lester and his wife Martha of Titusville, FL, Lucy Cooper and her husband, Joe of Crab Orchard, Tabitha Maxey of Kopperston, Sharon Atwell and her husband David of Beckley, Dare Cline and her husband Tony of Lexington, KY, Samantha Kleinfelder and her husband Bill of Cocoa, FL; the fond stepfather of Margaret’s son, Guy Bailey and his wife Shelly of Chicago, IL, the sweet grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. "At the end of the day, when Perry’s family reflects on his life they say, “He was a bold witness for Jesus Christ.” And so now, we give Perry back to his Lord and Savior. "Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors, Billy Calhoun, Terry Hatcher, and Scott Lester officiating. Committal services will be at 3 p.m. at the Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920;
Page 227B; Family #245/247.
Listed as Peery E. Lester; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 9 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"On Monday, December 7th, 2009 our beloved Perry Lester of the Sunny Acres Division, Beckley passed away at the Raleigh General Hospital. He was in his 91st year. "Born Perry Ellis Lester on January 17, 1918, at Bradshaw, he was one of five children born to the late John and Rendi Mitchem Lester. "He was the last survivor of his immediate family. "Perry spent his childhood at Bradshaw. "A coal miner for 40 years, he retired from Harris #1, Eastern Associated Mines at Wharton. Perry was a long time resident of Kopperston. He was of the Baptist faith and in later years he attended Bethel Freewill Baptist Church at MacArthur. Over the years he has served as Sunday school teacher and a deacon. "Perry was first married to the former Magnolia (Nola) O’Quinn. To this union of over 50 years, was born eight children. "Nola died in 1991. A daughter, Marie and a son, Larry have both preceded him in death. "In November of 1996, Perry married long time family friend, Margaret Webb Bailey. They have shared 13 wonderful years together and blended their families as one. "In addition to Margaret, Perry is the dear father of six living children, John Lester and his wife Martha of Titusville, FL, Lucy Cooper and her husband, Joe of Crab Orchard, Tabitha Maxey of Kopperston, Sharon Atwell and her husband David of Beckley, Dare Cline and her husband Tony of Lexington, KY, Samantha Kleinfelder and her husband Bill of Cocoa, FL; the fond stepfather of Margaret’s son, Guy Bailey and his wife Shelly of Chicago, IL, the sweet grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. "At the end of the day, when Perry’s family reflects on his life they say, “He was a bold witness for Jesus Christ.” And so now, we give Perry back to his Lord and Savior. "Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors, Billy Calhoun, Terry Hatcher, and Scott Lester officiating. Committal services will be at 3 p.m. at the Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny..."