1. E-mail; 25 Mar 2012; Ray Yount.
1. E-mail; 25 Mar 2012; Ray Yount.
1. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Hickory Township; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 104B; Image 18
of 35; Family #157/158.
Listed as Claud B. Propst; age 16; born in NC in Jan 1884; at school; in household of uncle,
Reuben Propst.
( E-mail; 25 Mar 2012; Ray Yount; Claude had gone to live with his uncle after the death of his
mother and was raised with Reuben's and Julis's only child, Anna Catherine.)
2. NC Marriages, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
Claude B. Propst; age 24; born in 1884; son of M/M J.F. Propst; married on 15 Nov 1908 at
Hickory, NC; Fannie Barger; age 21; born in 1887; daughter of M/M/ James Barger.
3. 1910 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Hickory Township; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 41 of
60; 341/357.
Listed as Claudis Propst; age 26; born in NC; married once for 1 yr, 5 mons; mechanic; head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #5018; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude B. Propst; age 34; born 10 Jan 1884; living at Welch, WV; self employed tinner; nearest
relative, Mrs. Fannie Propst, Welch, WV; 5'6" tall with medium build; blue eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page
128B; Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Claude B. Propst; age 36; born in NC; married; house tinner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Claude B. Propst; age 46; born in NC; married at 24; roofing contractor; head of
household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card # U-1341; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Claude Blackburn Propst; age 58; born 10 Jan 1884 at Lincolnton, NC; living at Welch, WV; own
business; person who will always know address, Mrs. Fannie M. Propst, Welch, WV; 5'7" tall; 170
lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; light complexion.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12181; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Blackburn Propst; age 62 yrs, 9 mons, 12 days; born in Lincolnton, NC; widowed; living on
Summers Street, Welch, WV; son of John W. and ____Propost; died 22 Oct 1946 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV from prostate cancer with metastases to lungs and pelvis; buried 24 Oct 1946
in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell), WV; informant, M.E. Propost.
1. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as Fannie Barger; age 10; born in Dec 1889 in NC; in household of father, James F. Barger.
2. NC Marriages, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
Claude B. Propst; age 24; born in 1884; son of M/M J.F. Propst; married on 15 Nov 1908 at
Hickory, NC; Fannie Barger; age 21; born in 1887; daughter of M/M/ James Barger.
3. 1910 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Hickory Township; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 41 of
60; 341/357.
Listed as Fanny Propst; age 20; born in NC; married 1 yr, 5 mons, in household of husband,
Claude B. Propst.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page
128B; Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Fanny Propst; age 30; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Claude B. Propst.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Fanny H. Propst; age 40; born in NC; married at 18; in household of husband, Claude B.
Propst.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14793; WV Archives Web Site.
Fanny Mae Propost; age 55 yrs, 11 mons, 5 days; born 29 Dec 1889 at Hickory, NC; married; wife
of Claude B. Propost; living at Welch, WV; daughter of James F. and Laura (Sigmon) Barger; died
4 Dec 1945 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV from hypertensive heart disease complicated by
diabetes mellitus; buried 5 Dec 1945 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield( sic, Bluewell), WV;
informant, C.B. Propst, Welch, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 128B;
Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Mariette Propst; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Marvin Propst; age 20; born in NC; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marvin Propst; born 27 Oct 1909; died in Jan 1975; last residence Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
SS # 236-05-3569; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 128B;
Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Eva Propst; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Eva Propst; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 128B;
Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Thema Propst; age 1 yr, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Thelma Propst; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
1. NC Marriage, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
James F. Barger; age 18; born in 1871; son of Hosea and Rebecca Barger; married on 13 Jun 1889
in Catawba Co, NC; Laura Sigman; age 18; born in 1871; daughter of Reubin and Salina Sigman.
2. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as James Barger; age 30; born in Dec 1869 in NC; married 10 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. NC Marriage, 1759-1979; LDS Web Site.
James F. Barger; age 18; born in 1871; son of Hosea and Rebecca Barger; married on 13 Jun 1889
in Catawba Co, NC; Laura Sigman; age 18; born in 1871; daughter of Reubin and Salina Sigman.
2. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as Laura Barger; age 30; born in Jun 1869 in NC; married 10 yrs; in household of husband,
James F. Barger.
1. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as Minnie Barger; age 6; born in Jul 1893 in NC; in household of father, James F. Barger.
1. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as Walter Barger; age 4; born in Mar 1896 in NC; in household of father, James F. Barger.
1. 1900 Census, Catawba Co, NC; Clines Township; Drums and Claremont Precincts; taken on 9 Jun
1900; Page 58B; Image 12 of 39; Family #102/103.
Listed as Jennie Barger; age 7 mons; born in Oct 1899 in NC; in household of father, James F.
Barger.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Branscomb; age 26; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; clerk; living at Welch, WV; son of
Edmond and Annah; married on 21 Jun 1931 at Welch, WV; Vivian Propst; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of C.B. Propst.
2. US Public Records Inex, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur R. Branscomb; born 1 Jan 1905 (dosen't match SS Record); living at 213 Valleydale Dr,
Salem, VA 24153 in 1984.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur R. Branscomb; birn 9 Nov 1904; died 1 Sep 1997; last residence, Chatanooga, Hamilton Co,
TN; SS # 235-10-6322; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 128B;
Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Vivian Propst; age 8; born in NC; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Vivian Propst; age 18; born in NC; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Branscomb; age 26; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; clerk; living at Welch, WV; son of
Edmond and Annah; married on 21 Jun 1931 at Welch, WV; Vivian Propst; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of C.B. Propst.
4. US Public Records Inex, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vivian Branscomb; born 26 Apr 1911; living at 213 Valleydale Dr, Salem, VA 24153 in 1984.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vivian P. Branscomb; born 26 Apr 1911; died 30 Apr 1997; last residence, Chatanooga, Hamilton Co,
TN; SS # 232-18-3282; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 255; WV Archives Web Site.
George Oswell Thompson; born 16 Jul 1914 at Staunton, VA; living at Weston, WV; son of M/M
K.C. Thompson; married on 6 Aug 1938 at Welch, WV; Mildred Cameron Propst; born 17 Jul 1915
at Welch, WV; living at Welch, WV; daughter of M/M C.B. Propst.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 128B;
Image 40 of 65; Family 332/396.
Listed as Mildred Propst; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 118 Hubent St; taken on 16 Apr
1930; Page 224B; Image 20 of 59; Family #62/235.
Listed as Mildred Propst; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Claude B. Propst.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 255; WV Archives Web Site.
George Oswell Thompson; born 16 Jul 1914 at Staunton, VA; living at Weston, WV; son of M/M
K.C. Thompson; married on 6 Aug 1938 at Welch, WV; Mildred Cameron Propst; born 17 Jul 1915
at Welch, WV; living at Welch, WV; daughter of M/M C.B. Propst.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 322A; Image 19
of 22; Family #159/162.
Listed as Ellis South; age 8; born in VA; in household of mother, Peggy Ann South.
2. 1910 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Old Town District; Gales; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 110A;
Image 3 of 39; Family #27/30.
Listed as James E. South; age 37; born in VA; married once for 10 yrs; hotel keeper; head of
household.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, C.H. South Search, 24 Jul 2002, submitted by
John M. South, johnmsouth@hotmail.com.
Creed Henderson South; born on 14 Mar 1842 in Grayson Co, VA; died on 6 Mar
1926; son of John B. and Celia Betsy Wilson South, married Peggy Anne Daniel
on 19 Mar 1868 in Grayson Co, VA.
Son, James Ellis South; born on 14 May 1872 in Grayson Co, VA; married Susan
M. Chance abt 1900.
1. 1910 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Old Town District; Gales; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 110A;
Image 3 of 39; Family #27/30.
Listed as Susan M. South; age 33; born in WV; married once for 10 yrs; no children; in household
of husband, James E. South.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 19 Jul 1870; Page 468B; Image 4 of
18; Family #23.
Listed as John W. South; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Creed H. South.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 29 Jun 1880; Page 322A; Image 19
of 22; Family #159/162.
Listed as John South; age 11; born in VA; in household of mother, Peggy Ann South.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, C.H. South Search, 24 Jul 2002, submitted by
John M. South, johnmsouth@hotmail.com.
Creed Henderson South; born on 14 Mar 1842 in Grayson Co, VA; died on 6 Mar
1926; son of John B. and Celia Betsy Wilson South, married Peggy Anne Daniel
on 19 Mar 1868 in Grayson Co, VA.
Son, John W. South; born on 8 Jan 1869 in Grayson Co, VA; died on 2 Sep 1897
in Tazewell Co, VA; buried in Horespen Cmetery, Tazewell Co, VA; never married (sic).
4.McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #2; Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
John W. South; age 28; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
C. H. and Peggy Ann South; married on 11 Feb 1897 at residence of brides father, J.T. Belcher;
Maggie J. Belcher; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.T. and______Belcher.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #2; Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
John W. South; age 28; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
C. H. and Peggy Ann South; married on 11 Feb 1897 at residence of brides father, J.T. Belcher;
Maggie J. Belcher; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.T. and______Belcher.