1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 54B;
Image 38 of 57; Family #329/344.
Listed as William T. Smith; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas H. Smith.
2. "WW II Young American Patroits, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 765; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Thomas Smith; born 14 Aug 1925; Private First Class, US Army; enterered service 17 Mar 1944;
served at Camp Wheeler, GA, Pacific; awarded three Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal; attended Hemphill
School; Protestant, son of M/M Thomas H. Smith, Welch, WV..
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomas Smith; age 23; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Jul 1949
at Welch, WV; Irene Flanagan; age 18; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Ada Flanagan, mother of Irene Flanagan.
4. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William T. Smith; born 14 Aug 1925; living at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co, MI; died 1 Dec 1971 in Wyandotte,
Wayne Co, MI.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
William Thomas Smith; born 14 Aug 1925; died 1 Dec 1971; buried here; headstone phto shown; "He is not
Dead but Sleepth".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomas Smith; age 23; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Jul
1949 at Welch, WV; Irene Flanagan; age 18; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of Ada Flanagan, mother of Irene Flanagan.
2. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Irene Smithson (sic, Smith)
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1931
Residence County: Out of State
Times Married: 2
Spouse's Name: Bobby J Alsobrook
Spouse's Age: 61
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1930
Spouse's Residence County: Out Of State
Spouse - Times Married: 2
Marriage Date: 6 Jul 1991
Marriage License County: Greene
Certificate Number: 40435
Volume Number: 15026"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1925); Page 26; Line #__; WV Archives Website.
Lum Flanagan; age 21; born VA; single; living at Freeman, WV; married on 17 Nov 1925 in Princeton,
WV; Ada Mullins; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Freeman, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 1 Apr 2014.
" Columbus “Lum” Flanagan
Birth 17 Nov 1907
Virginia, USA
Death 3 Mar 1967 (aged 59)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
North Welch Cemetery
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127258735"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 226B, Family #227.
Listed as Ada Mullens, age 4 months, born in WV, in household of father, Henry H. Mullins.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Caples, taken on 10 Mar 1920, Page 277A,
Family #315.
Listed as Ada Mullins, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Henry Mullins.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1925); Page 26; Line #__; WV Archives Website.
Lum Flanagan; age 21; born VA; single; living at Freeman, WV; married on 17 Nov 1925 in Princeton,
WV; Ada Mullins; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Freeman, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 1 Apr 2014.
" Ada Mae Mullins Flanagan
Birth 15 Jun 1910
Capels, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jul 1962 (aged 52)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
North Welch Cemetery
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127256105"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1924); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Hillard Smith; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at hemphill, WV; son of Tom
and Rosa; married on 29 Mar 1924 at Welch, WV; Lula M. Catron; age 16; born in Smyth Co, VA:
single; daughter of George and Georgia.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 54B;
Image 38 of 57; Family #329/344.
Listed as Hillard T. Smith; age 38; born in WV; married at 22; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__1924); Page 325; WV Archives Web Site.
Hillard Smith; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at hemphill, WV; son of Tom
and Rosa; married on 29 Mar 1924 at Welch, WV; Lula M. Catron; age 16; born in Smyth Co, VA:
single; daughter of George and Georgia.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 54B;
Image 38 of 57; Family #329/344.
Listed as Lula M. Smith; age 21; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Thomas H. Smith.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 54B;
Image 38 of 57; Family #329/344.
Listed as Barbara J. Smith; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas H. Smith.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Acord
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Williamson, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 29 May 1914
Residence Place: Naugatuck, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: No One
Weight: 135
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 5
Next of Kin: Walter Hensley
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Acord Self (Head)"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Acord
SSN: 232-03-9701
BORN: 29 May 1914
Died: 4 Mar 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Acord
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 29 May 1914
Death Date: 4 Mar 1991
Claim Date: 25 Mar 1972
SSN: 232039701"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
James Acord; born 29 May 1914; died 4 Mar 1991; buried here; double headstone shown with wife
Oma.
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Oma Acord; born 12 Dec 1921; died in Jun 1976; last residence, Big Sandy, McDowell Co, WV;
SS# 236-36-3083; card issued in WV before 1951.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Oma Acord; born 12 Dec 1921; died 16 Jun 1976; buried here; double headstone shown with husband,
James Acord.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page 144B;
Image 6 of 49; Household #39.
Listed as Calvin Hatfield; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Chester A. Hatfield.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin C. Hatfield; age 19; born and living in Coal Mtn, WV; single; son of Chester and Verdie Hatfield;
married on 13 Feb 1958 at North Springs, WV; Barbara Lester; age 16; born and living in North Springs,
WV; single; daughter of Hubert and Nancy Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Calvin C. Hatfield; age 19; born and living in Coal Mtn, WV; single; son of Chester and Verdie Hatfield;
married on 13 Feb 1958 at North Springs, WV; Barbara Lester; age 16; born and living in North Springs,
WV; single; daughter of Hubert and Nancy Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B Walls; 25 feb 2014.
Barbara A. Hatfield; born 10 Jan 1941; died 26 Jul 2009; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"BELOVED DAUGHTER, MOTHER, SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER".
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1883.
Luvica Hatfield was born on 12 Dec 1883 at Cub Creek to Valentine and
Isabelle Hatfield.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page
250B, Family #106.
Listed as Icy Hatfield, age 20, born in May 1880 in WV, in household of
brother-in-law, Kenna Cooke.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910, Page 240A, Family #76.
Listed as Icy Hatfield, age 27, born in WV, in household of father, Valentine Hatfield.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 173B; Image 20 of 22;
Family #157/159.
Listed as Icie Floyd; age 50' born in WV; married at 35; in household fo son, Chester A. Hatfield.
5. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page 144B;
Image 6 of 49; Household #39.
Listed as Icy Hatfield; age 56; born in WV; widow; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of son, Chester A. Hatfield.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Adams; age 22; born in Alleghany Co, NC; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV; son
of Frank and Nealy; married on 22 Oct 1923 at Welch, WV; Ida Richardson; age 21; born in
Pulaski Co, VA; single; daughter of J.W. and Mandy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Coalwood; taken 9 May 1930; Page 80 A; Family #49/49.
Listed as Jessie H. Adams; age 27; born in NC; married at 21; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 390B; Image
20 of 36; Household #131.
Listed as Jess Adams; age 38; born in NC; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; timberman for coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #9424; WV Archives Web Site.
Jess Adams, Jess Harrison Adams written in; born 9 May 1902; age 39 yrs, 1 mon, 21 days
in Ennis, NC; married; husband of Ida Richardson, age 38; timberman in coal mine;
SS#236-10-3225; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Frank and Neely (Richardson) Adams;
died 30 Jun 1941 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from gunshot wound to head; homicide
on 29 Jun 1941 at his home in Roderfield, WV; buried 3 Jul 1941 in family cemetery, Hooker, NC.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Adams; age 22; born in Alleghany Co, NC; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV; son
of Frank and Nealy; married on 22 Oct 1923 at Welch, WV; Ida Richardson; age 21; born in
Pulaski Co, VA; single; daughter of J.W. and Mandy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Coalwood; taken 9 May 1930; Page 80 A; Family #49/49.
Listed as Otta Adams; age 26; born in VA; married at 20; in household of husband, Jesse H. Adams.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 391A; Image
21 of 36; Household #131.
Listed as Ida Adams; age 36; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jesse Adams.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Jun 2014.
Ida G. Adams; born 17 Apr 1902; died i Aug 1980; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Coalwood; taken 9 May 1930; Page 80 A; Family #49/49.
Listed as Harold Adams; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse H. Adams.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 391A; Image
21 of 36; Household #131.
Listed as Harold Adams; age 15; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jesse Adams.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Coalwood; taken 9 May 1930; Page 80 A; Family #49/49.
Listed as Jessie Adams; age 2 Yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse H. Adams.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Erin; E.D. 24-40; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page 391A; Image
21 of 36; Household #131.
Listed as Jesse Adams; age 14; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jesse Adams.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alvis Nestor Adams
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1925
Residence Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 17 Mar 1943
Occupation: Joe Seppe
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Sarah Adams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Alvis Nestor Adams Self (Head)
Sarah Adams Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Nester Adams; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV; married on 19 Apr 1943
in Welch, WV; Helen Mitchell; age 18; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with consent of Sarah
Adams, mother of Nester Adams; and Gracie Mae Mitchell, mother of Helen Mitchell.
3. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alvis N, Sr Adams
Residence Years: 2000 2001
Address: 113 3Rd Ave
Residence Place: New Castle, Delaware
Zip Code: 19720-4121
Phone Number: 302-328-0498"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted
by B. Walls14 Jun 2014.
Helen S. Adams; born 30 Jul 1924; died 15 May 1980; buried here; double headstone shown;
"God Collected His Most Beautiful Rose".
( There is no death date for her husband, Alvis N. Adams, Sr. He may not be buried here. He has no
seperate created memorial)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Nester Adams; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV; married on 19 Apr 1943
in Welch, WV; Helen Mitchell; age 18; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with consent of Sarah
Adams, mother of Nester Adams; and Gracie Mae Mitchell, mother of Helen Mitchell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen Shannon Mitchell
[Helen Shannon Adams]
[Helen Adams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Jul 1924
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
[Davey McDowe??, West Virginia]
Death Date: May 1980
Father: Jess Mitchell
Mother: Gracie Shannon
SSN: 235308719
Notes: Feb 1942: Name listed as HELEN SHANNON MITCHELL; Jun 1945: Name listed as HELEN SHANNON ADAMS; 29 Dec 1987: Name listed as HELEN ADAMS"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted
by B. Walls14 Jun 2014.
Helen S. Adams; born 30 Jul 1924; died 15 May 1980; buried here; double headstone shown;
"God Collected His Most Beautiful Rose".
( There is no death date for her husband, Alvis N. Adams, Sr. He may not be buried here.)
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3110; 5 Jun 1917; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Adams; age 28; born 15 Sep 1889 in Danberry (sic, Danbury), NC; living at Big Sandy,
WV; miner for Solvay Collieries Co, Big Sandy, WV; single; no dependents; tall with stout build;
blue eyes and light brown hair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 279; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Adams; age 27; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of
Alex and Louise; married on 4 Jul 1917 at Welch, WV; Ida Jacobs; age 16; born in Greenup
Co, KY; single; daughter of Floyd and Belle.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy-Pocahontas; taken on 20 Feb
1920; Page 210B; Iamge 16 of 16; Family #311/311.
Listed as Homer L. Adams; age 30; born in NC; married; merchant, general store manager;
head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 279; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Adams; age 27; born in Patrick Co, VA; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of
Alex and Louise; married on 4 Jul 1917 at Welch, WV; Ida Jacobs; age 16; born in Greenup
Co, KY; single; daughter of Floyd and Belle.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy-Pocahontas; taken on 20 Feb
1920; Page 210B; Iamge 16 of 16; Family #311/311.
Listed as Ida Adams; age 18; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Homer L. Adams.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy-Pocahontas; taken on 20 Feb
1920; Page 210B; Iamge 16 of 16; Family #311/311.
Listed as Homer L. Adams, Jr; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Homer L.
Adams.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
E.E. Stevenson; age 39; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; carpenter; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of T.G. and Fannie; married on 14 Aug 1929 at Iaeger, WV; Iona Bailey; age 22; born
in Magoffin Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of William and _______.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #14694; WV Archives Web Site.
E.E. Stevenson; age 47 yrs, 7 mons, 12 days; born 3 Mar 1890 in VA; married; husband of
Iona Stevenson; carpenter foreman; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Thomas George and Fannie
(Hall-Heptinstall?) Stevenson; died 15 Oct 1937 in Sandy River District; from acute caridac
dilatation; buried 15 Oct 1937 at Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Earle Stevenson, Iaeger, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Earl E. Stevenson; born in 1890; died in 1937; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"318TH INF. * 80TH DIV"..
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
E.E. Stevenson; age 39; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; carpenter; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of T.G. and Fannie; married on 14 Aug 1929 at Iaeger, WV; Iona Bailey; age 22; born
in Magoffin Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of William and _______.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
Ken Adams, Jr; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; was issued a
license to marry on 15 Sep 1941 in McDowell Co, WV; Iona Stevenson; age 30; born in KY;
widow; living at Iaeger, WV; no return by minister.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Iona Adams; born 23 Jun 1907; died 12 Jul 1977; buried here; headstone shown.