1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 20 Jan 1920, Page 236B, Family #210.
Listed as Marshall Cook, Jr, age 1 yr, 0 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Marshall Cook.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 186B, Family #14.
Listed as Lansing Cook, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Marshall Cook.
3. US Army, WW II Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marshall L. Cook; born in 1918 in WV; living in Logan Co, WV; enlisted on 7 Nov 1942 at Huntington,
WV as a private; 1 yr of HS; semiskilled routeman; married; 65" tall; 127 lbs.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marshall L. Cook; born on 21 Mar 1918; died on 26 Mar 1994; living at Davin, Logan Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 124A; Image 23 of 26;
Family #208/210.
Listed as Virginia E. Browning; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Van D. Browning.
2. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Sand Lick; E.D. 23-41; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 850B; Image 18 of 46; Household #126.
Listed as Virginia Browning; age 17; born in WV; single; 9th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Van D. Browning.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 2 Sep 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE - Virginia Cook, 86, went to her heavenly home and was united with her husband and loved ones on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 following a long illness. "Born November 12, 1922, at Cyclone, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Van D. and Beulah Toler Browning. "Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and lifelong member of Campus Church of God. She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, canning and loved going to church. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall L. Cook; two sons, Jerry G. Cook and Edmond Cook; a daughter, Judith Ann Cook; six brothers, Carnie, Roger, Harry, Vaughn, David and Robert Browning; and a son-in-law, Gary Gallaher. "Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Lowell Cook and his wife, Dorothy of Cyclone and the Rev. Bernard Cook and his wife, Karen of Springfield, Ohio; a daughter, Lois Gallaher of Burlington, N.C.; two brothers, the Rev. Doug Browning and wife, Joyce of Bruno and Cecil Browning and wife Emma Bell of Holly Ridge; a sister, Mary Francis Hatfield of Amherstdale; seven grandchildren, Melanie Lusk, Patrick Cook, Myron Cook, Amber Walker, Allison Belue, Misty Williams and Jordan Cook; nine great-grandchildren, Kayla Adkins, Brandon Cook, Diezel Cook, Arielle Lusk, Nicholas Belue, Olivia Belue, Mary Katlyn Williams, Hannah Williams and Jaxson Walker; a daughter-in-law, Linda Cook of Cyclone; a special sister-in-law, Alice Walls; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Mrs. Cook's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Campus Church of God with Pastor Roger Stewart, the Rev. Jimmy Frazier and Mrs. Cook's son, the Rev. Bernard Cook, officiating. Mrs. Cook will be laid to rest at Cook Cemetery at Cyclone..."
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robt. M. Smith
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1878
Birth Place: Mcdowell Co., W VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1899
Marriage Place: Alleghany, Virginia
Father: Shorter Smith
Mother: Elizabeth
Spouse: Effie G. Fisher
FHL Film Number: 30523
Reference ID: P67, L83"
2. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 68A; Image 5 of 37;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Robert M. Smith; age 39; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
3. Alleghany Co, VA; Divorce Decree #4454; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Effie Fisher Smith; age 60; born in Alleghany Co, VA; housewife; living in Alleghany Co, VA; was
granted a divorce on 15 Oct 1943 from R.M. Smith age 65; born in McDowell Co, WV; farmer; living
in High;land Co, VA; on cause of divorce, dersertion; seperated in 1926 after 27 yrs of marriage
which occurred on 28 Aug 1899 in Alleghany Co, VA; no minor children affected.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Mathew Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1878
Birth Place: McDowell Cou, West Virginia
Father: Shorty Smith
Mother: Elizabeth Giles
SSN: 230421831
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as ROBERT MATHEW SMITH"
5. Bath Co, VA; Death Certificate #3742; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Matthew Smith; age 75 yrs, 9 mons, 23 days; born 30 Apr 1878 in McDowell Co, WV;
widowed; husband of Rosa Rucker Smith; farmer; living in Millboro, VA; son of George and Peggy
(Robbins) Smith (sic, Shorten and Elizabeth (Robinette) Smith); died 23 Feb 1954 in Community
House (Hospital), Hot Springs, Bath Co, VA; due to urema, cerebral hemorrhage with hypertension
and nephritis; buried 24 Feb 1954 in Union Chapel Cemetery, Carloover, VA; informant O.V. Smith,
Millboro, VA.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robt. M. Smith
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1878
Birth Place: Mcdowell Co., W VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1899
Marriage Place: Alleghany, Virginia
Father: Shorter Smith
Mother: Elizabeth
Spouse: Effie G. Fisher
FHL Film Number: 30523
Reference ID: P67, L83"
2. 1920 Census, Alleghany Co, VA; Covington District; taken 19 Jan 1920; Page 68A; Image 5 of 37;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Effie G. Smith; age 37; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Robert M. Smith
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Sand Lick; E.D. 23-41; taken on 23 Apr 1940;
Page 850B; Image 18 of 46; Household #126.
Listed as Cecil Browning; age 7; born in WV; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Van D. Browning.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 30 Dec 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BURLINGTON, N.C. — Lois A. Cook Gallaher, 63, of Burlington, formerly of Shady Spring and Kopperston, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. "Born March 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Lansing Cook and Virginia Lee Browning Cook. "In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her husband Gary Grey Gallaher; brother Edmond Darell Cook, infant brother Jerry Gayle Cook and infant sister Judith Ann Cook; and brother-in-law James S. Gallaher. "Lois was an Educator for 33 years, having taught at Kopperston Grade School, Bradley Elementary, Daniels Elementary and in Raleigh, N.C. "Lois loved being in the classroom and believed all children could learn. She believed teaching was not just an occupation, but that good teachers had a true calling. She impacted many lives throughout her career. Most of all her world consisted of her daughter, grandson and granddaughter. Lois was a Christian and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley. Lois attended Oceana High School; Concord College with a Bachelors of Education Degree; West Virginia University with a Masters of Education Degree and COGS- 90+ post graduate hours. "Lois is survived by one daughter, Allison Belue and her husband Nathan of Burlington, N.C.; one grandson, Gary Nicholas Belue age 5 and one granddaughter Olivia Grey Belue age 3; two brothers Lowell Harold Cook and his wife Dorothy of Cyclone, W.Va., Bernard Lee Cook and his wife Karen of Springfield, Ohio and a sister-in-law, Linda Cook also of Cyclone; five brother-in-laws Richard Gallaher and his wife Luci of Leicester, N.C., Ted Gallaher and his wife Johnette of Ocala, Fla., David Gallaher and his wife Cheryl of Grandview, W.Va., Mike Gallaher and his wife, Vicki of Clintonville, Tom Gallaher and his wife Betty of Grandview; one sister-in-law, Jean Gallaher of Oxnard, Calif.; also nieces nephews, cousins, and dear friends. "Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Bernard Cook and Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 409; WV Archives Web Site.
David Clayton Browning; age 21; born on 4 Nov 1944 at Bruno, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV;
son of Van and Beulah (Toler) Browning; married on 26 Jul 1966 at Bruno, WV; Matilda Elizabeth
Carter; age 17; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV; daughter of Ray and Minnie
(Christian) Carter.
2. "Logan Banner"; Logan, WV; 28 Feb 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"LORADO, W.Va. — David Clayton “Dave” Browning Sr., 64, of Lorado, departed this life Thursday, February 26, 2009, from his home after a sudden illness."Born November 4, 1944, at Bruno, he was a son of the late Van Dailey and Beulah Toler Browning. Also preceding him in death was one son, David “Rock” Browning Jr., and several brothers.
"Dave was a mine foreman who retired from Raccoon Mining Company at Three Mile Curve. Through out his career he had worked at various other Logan County Mines. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. When he was able, he loved to ride through the mountains and ginseng. Devoted to his family, Dave was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tammy Arthur Browning; one daughter, Teresa Robin (Josh) Maynard of Lorado; two step-daughters, Ashley (Billy) Ellis of Elk Creek and Amanda (Brandon) Lester of Trace Fork; one step-son, Charles (Felisha) Simpkins of Accoville; two sisters, Virginia Cook of Huff Creek and Mary Hatfield of Robinette; two brothers, Van Douglas (Joyce) Browning of Bruno and Cecil (Emma Bell) Browning of Holly Ridge, N.C.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Robin Adkins and Megan Nichole Adkins, both of North Carolina; six step-grandchildren, Destiny Shay Ellis and Billy Jack “Bubby” Ellis Jr., both of Elk Creek, Alexis Paige Lester, Brooklyn Jade Lester and Taylor Alyssa Lester, all of Trace Fork, and Alana Faith Simpkins of Accoville; many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.
"Dave requested there be no visitation or funeral. His remains have been cremated...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 409; WV Archives Web Site.
David Clayton Browning; age 21; born on 4 Nov 1944 at Bruno, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV;
son of Van and Beulah (Toler) Browning; married on 26 Jul 1966 at Bruno, WV; Matilda Elizabeth
Carter; age 17; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Bruno, WV; daughter of Ray and Minnie
(Christian) Carter.
2. "Logan Banner"; Logan, WV; 28 Feb 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"LORADO, W.Va. — David Clayton “Dave” Browning Sr., 64, of Lorado, departed this life Thursday, February 26, 2009, from his home after a sudden illness."Born November 4, 1944, at Bruno, he was a son of the late Van Dailey and Beulah Toler Browning. Also preceding him in death was one son, David “Rock” Browning Jr., and several brothers.
"Dave was a mine foreman who retired from Raccoon Mining Company at Three Mile Curve. Through out his career he had worked at various other Logan County Mines. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. When he was able, he loved to ride through the mountains and ginseng. Devoted to his family, Dave was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tammy Arthur Browning; one daughter, Teresa Robin (Josh) Maynard of Lorado; two step-daughters, Ashley (Billy) Ellis of Elk Creek and Amanda (Brandon) Lester of Trace Fork; one step-son, Charles (Felisha) Simpkins of Accoville; two sisters, Virginia Cook of Huff Creek and Mary Hatfield of Robinette; two brothers, Van Douglas (Joyce) Browning of Bruno and Cecil (Emma Bell) Browning of Holly Ridge, N.C.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Robin Adkins and Megan Nichole Adkins, both of North Carolina; six step-grandchildren, Destiny Shay Ellis and Billy Jack “Bubby” Ellis Jr., both of Elk Creek, Alexis Paige Lester, Brooklyn Jade Lester and Taylor Alyssa Lester, all of Trace Fork, and Alana Faith Simpkins of Accoville; many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.
"Dave requested there be no visitation or funeral. His remains have been cremated...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Carter; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Pete
and Eliza; married on 13 Apr 1935 at Bartley, WV; Minnie Christian; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Jake and Tilda.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Perryville Precinct,
taken on 16 Apr 1910, Page 161A, Family #.
Listed as Minnie Christian, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Carter; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Pete
and Eliza; married on 13 Apr 1935 at Bartley, WV; Minnie Christian; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Jake and Tilda.