1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Stonewall District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 211A; Image 19 of 41;
Family #50/50.
Listed as Nancy Clay; age 70; born in WV; widow; in household of son, French Clay.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
R.C. Sullivan; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; groceryman; living at Keystone, WV; son of Marcus
and Bertha; married on 25 Dec 1935 at Crumpler, WV; Violet Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Ethel.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Family #252/311.
Listed as Violet Lockhart; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William R. Lockhart.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 145 A;
Family #419/547.
Listed as Violet Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William Lockhart.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
R.C. Sullivan; age 22; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; groceryman; living at Keystone, WV; son of
Marcus and Bertha; married on 25 Dec 1935 at Crumpler, WV; Violet Lockhart; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Ethel.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 5 Apr 1940; Page 169B;
Image 8 of 42; Household #65.
Listed as Glenn Cline; age 20; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; teacher; in household of mother, Mae E. Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
Glenn Cline age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Mac and Mae
Cline; married on 26 Jul 1941 at Hanover, WV; Mildred Jackson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of J.G. and Pearlie Jackson.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Four Pole Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 29 Apr 1940;
Page 420A; Image 37 of 63; Household #318.
Listed as Mildrid Jackson; age 18; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Jay G. Jackson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 181; WV Archives Web Site.
Glenn Cline age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; son of Mac and Mae
Cline; married on 26 Jul 1941 at Hanover, WV; Mildred Jackson; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of J.G. and Pearlie Jackson.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 241A; Family #162.
Listed as Mack Cline; age 19; born in WV in Nov 1880; in household of father, Warren A. Cline.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #260.
Listed as May Bailey, age 7, in household of father, Iverson L. Bailey.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 5 Apr 1940; Page 169B;
Image 8 of 42; Household #65.
Listed as Mae Cline; age 48; born in WV; widow; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 5 Apr 1940; Page 169B;
Image 8 of 42; Household #65.
Listed as Minnie Cline; age 24; born in WV; single; 3yrs HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mae E. Cline.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 5 Apr 1940; Page 169B;
Image 8 of 42; Household #65.
Listed as Earnest Cline; age 6; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Mae E. Cline.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Janice Justine Mounts, 65, of Hanover, WV, passed away Friday, February 6th, 2015, with her family.
"Justine was born April 4, 1949, in Hanover, WV, a daughter of the late Mildred Cline of Isaban, WV and Glen Cline of Hanover, she was a successful business owner, loving mother and grandmother, wonderful gardener, and renowned artist. She was a juried member of the Allied Artist of WV, a member of West Virginia Watercolor Society, and an active member of the Greenbrier Artist and the Beckley Art Group. Her works have been exhibited throughout WV in galleries in Charleston, Princeton, Wheeling, Clarksburg and Beckley among others.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her nephew, Allen Crouse from Brenton, WV; parents, Mildred Cline and husband Glen Cline of Hanover, in-laws, Elva Mounts and husband Grant Mounts of Iaeger, WV.
"Survivors include her loving husband for 48 years, Grant Mounts Jr of Hanover; daughter Heather Mounts and husband Greg Ferrara from Cary, NC; two sisters, Mary Russell and husband Barry Illman of Charleston, WV, Karen Hall and husband Bill Hall from Beckley, WV; sister-in-law Bonnie Stanley and Ron Kennedy of Iaeger, WV; brother-in-law Teddy Mounts and wife Nancy Mounts of Hanover, WV; three nephews, David French and wife Patricia French of Mocksville, NC, Billy Hall of Mocksville, NC, Teddy Grant Mounts and wife Lavenna Mounts of Hanover, WV; four nieces, Theda Milam and David Milam of Roderfield, WV, Sabrina Hickman of Roderfield, WV, Jamie Riffe and husband Kirk Riffe of Ikes Fork, WV, Kierstern Stanley-Coleman and husband Frankie Colemen of Princeton, WV ; two granddaughters Haven Ferrara and Alena Ferrara from Cary, NC. Special friends include Jerry Helmandollar and wife Pam Helmandollar from Beckley, WV, Teresa Brown and husband Rocky Brown of Beckley, WV, Ashleigh Beckner and husband Heath Beckner of Welch, WV, Bradley Milam of Welch, WV, Kent Bishop and Beulah Bailey of Hanover, WV, Lizzie Justice and Joe Lester of Hanover, Lois Morgan of Oceana, WV, Sharon Robinson and husband Jim Robinson of Charleston, WV plus many, many more."Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 12 noon, with Speaker Arble Morgan and Brother Randall Dority officiating at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery in Hanover, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mounts; age 21; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 13 Nov 1941
at Iaeger, WV; Elva Lockhart; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Feb 2020.
"Grant Mounts Sr.
Birth 1920
Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death 22 Oct 1972 (aged 51–52)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Cemetery
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 207208628"Additional Information Posted:
"Grant Mounts, 51, of laeger, died early on Sunday morning, October 22, 1972 in a Bluefield hospital following a short illness. He was a miner and a member of UMWA Local 6026 at Bradshaw."Born in Buchanan, VA, he was a son of the late Mont Mounts (Deceased) and Mary Sullivan-Mounts (Deceased).
"Surviving are his wife, Elva Marie Lockhart-Mounts (1924-1987) whom he married on November 13, 1941 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1941, Page 396, Application Date: November 10, 1941); one daughter, Bonnie Sue Mounts-Stanley & husband James E. Stanley (Deceased) of laeger; two sons, Teddy Ray Mounts (Deceased) of laeger and Grant Mounts Jr. of Hanover; one brother, Johnny Mounts of Lexington, NC; and seven sisters, Elsie Mounts-Hurley of Stacy, VA, Bessie Mounts-Cline of Mohawk, Cora Mounts-Blankenship, and Flora Mounts-Lockhart, both of New Richmond, OH, Bertha Mounts-Owens of Vansant, VA, Lydia Mounts-Smith of Defiance, OH, and Virgie Mounts-Midkiff of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and three grandchildren.
"Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Fanning Funeral Home in laeger.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; Monday, October 23, 1972; Page 2."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 176B;
Image 8 of 56; Family #84/84.
Listed as Elva Lockhart; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Lockhart.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on 11 Apr
1940; Page 1093B; Image 22 of 74; Household #180.
Listed as Elva Lockhart; age 16; born in WV; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John W. Lockhart.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mounts; age 21; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 13 Nov 1941
at Iaeger, WV; Elva Lockhart; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Feb 2020.
"Elva Marie Lockhart Mounts
Birth 1924
Death 22 Jul 1987 (aged 62–63)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Cemetery
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 207205535"Additional Information Posted:
"Elva Marie Mounts, 63, of Iaeger, was dead on arrival Wednesday, July 22, 1987 at a Welch hospital. She attended the Morning Star Regular Baptist Church, Long Pole, and was a homemaker."Born at Short Pole near Panther, she was a daughter of the late John Wise Lockhart (1897-1963) and Luther Mollie Collins-Lockhart (1897-1963). She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Mounts Sr. (1920-1972) whom she married on November 13, 1941 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1941, Page 396, Application Date: November 10, 1941); one brother, Robert G. Lockhart (1916-1985); and two sisters, Okey Lockhart-Hopson (Deceased) and Verna Ellen Lockhart-Workman (1914-1982).
"Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Sue Munts-Stanley (1944-2020) & husband James E. Stanley (Deceased) of Iaeger; sons, Teddy Ray Mounts (Deceased) and Grant Mounts Jr. of Hanover; sisters, Betty Mounts-Cook & husband Jack Cook of Iaeger, Helen Mounts-O’Bryan of Bluefield, VA; brothers, Roy Nelson Lockhart (1936-2017) of Wilmore near Iaeger, and Frank James Lockhart (1934-1999) of Cleveland, OH; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
"The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger with the Rev. Mervin Riffe and the Rev. Cecil Belcher officiating and burial at the Lockhart Family Cemetery, Short Pole.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; Thursday, July 23, 1987; Page A-2." ·
James Arthur aka Phillips Phelps
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken on 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 34; Dwelling #270.
Listed as James A. Phelps; age 38, born in IN; never married (sic, divorced): timber man in coal
mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 409; WV Archives Website.
James A. Phelps; age 41; born in Cambridge, OH; divorced; living at Davy, WV; married on 9 Dec
1952 at Gary, WV; Mattie B. Slavey; age 42; born in Kimberly, TN; single (sic, previous spouse);
living at Davy, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bertha Phillips, 91 of War, West Virginia died Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home."Bertha was born May 31, 1932, the daughter of the late John W. Blakely and Virginia Hicks Blakely.
"In addition to her parents Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Phillips; sons, James V. Phillips, and Paul E. Phillips; daughters, Jean Mitchell, and Josephine Estep; granddaughters, Bernice, and Beth Phillips.
"Those remaining to cherish Bertha’s memory include her daughter: Dreama Cooper and husband Ernie of Cucumber, West Virginia. Bertha also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, friends, and family.
"Honoring Bertha’s wishes there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paul Phillips, age 56, of War WV, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield WV, following a long illness. Born July 19, 1958, in Iaeger WV, he was the son of Bertha Blakely and the Late James Phillips.
"His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 35 years, Joy Phillips. In addition to his father, he was
"Preceded in death by one sister, "Sissy" Jean Mitchell.
"Survivors include his wife, Joy Phillips, two sons, Travis Ray Phillips and wife Alexis of Springville, VA, and Tivis Paul Phillips of Blacksburg VA,his mother, Bertha Phillips of War WV, one brother, James (Dobin) Phillips and wife Irene Phillips of War WV, two sisters, Dreama Cooper and husband Ernie of Cucumber WV, and Josephine (Jo) Estep and husband Jack of Yukon. Three grandkids that were his life, Ember Belle, Ashton Gauge, and Aiden Chase Phillips of Springville VA, also a very special friend and caregiver Ronnie Morgan, and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved very much. His final wishes were that his body be cremated and a memorial service to be held a t a later date..."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as George R. Balden; age 12; born in VA in Nov 1887; in household of father, John W.
Baldwin.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5988; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riley Baldwin; age 54 yrs, 4 mons, 16 days; born 11 Dec 1889 in Buchanan Co, VA; married;
husband of Meda Pick?B; retired; living at Warriormine, WV; son of John and Mary (Christian)
Baldwin; died 27 Apr 1944 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from maligant; glomeruler
nephritis; buried 30 Apr 1944 in Cove Cemetery, Cove, WV; informant, Mrs. G.R. Baldwin,
Warriormine.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as George R. Balden; age 12; born in VA in Nov 1887; in household of father, John W.
Baldwin.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5988; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riley Baldwin; age 54 yrs, 4 mons, 16 days; born 11 Dec 1889 in Buchanan Co, VA; married;
husband of Meda Pick?B; retired; living at Warriormine, WV; son of John and Mary (Christian)
Baldwin; died 27 Apr 1944 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from maligant; glomeruler
nephritis; buried 30 Apr 1944 in Cove Cemetery, Cove, WV; informant, Mrs. G.R. Baldwin,
Warriormine.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #20; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Baldwin; age 30; born in WV; married; housewife; died 22 Sep 1919 in Welch No. 1 Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to spleno-med leukemia, (No other information given)