1. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Beavers search 6 Dec 2001, submitted by Sue
Waldron, blazer@carolina.rr.com.
Robert Floyd Waldron; born on 21 Feb 1892 at Welch, WV; son of Rufus
Crockett and Margaret (sic, Mary) Jane Beavers Waldron; died on 12 Jul 1956
at Welch, WV; married Ruby Fern Miller; identified child: Sue Ellen Waldron,
born on 31 Aug 1953 at Welch, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Brown's Creek District: Welch; taken 12 Jun 1900; Page 129 B;
Family #128./134.
Listed as Robert F. Waldron, age 8, born in Feb 1892 in WV, in household of
father, Rufus C. Waldron.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 16 Apr 1910; Page 101 B; Family #46/52.
Listed as Floyd Waldron; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Rufus C. Waldron.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 122 A; Family #224/280.
Listed as Robert F. Waldron; age 28; born in WV; married; salesman in grocery store; head of
household.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Rufus Waldron Aearch, 10 May 2002, submitted by
LaMona Phillips, bphillips@bak.rr.com.
Robert Floyd Waldron; born on 21 Feb 1892; died on 12 Jul 1956 at Welch, WV;
married first, Hattie Boles; second, Ruby Fern Miller.
Ruby Fern Miller; born on 8 Jan 1924 at Welch, WV; died on 20 Mar 1979 in
Welch, WV; daughter of Albert Renfro and Alma Rebecca Miller.
6, Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robt. F. Waldron
Gender Male
Age 24
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 25 May 1916
Marriage Place Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Father R. C. Waldron
Mother M. J. Beaneys (sic, Beavers)
Spouse Hattie Bowles
Film Number 002116499"
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8951; WV Archives Website,
Robert Floyd Waldron; age 64; born 21 Feb 1892 in Welch, WV; married; unemployed; living at 65
Grandview St, Welch, WV; son of Rufus and Jane Waldron; died 12 Jul 1956 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to carcinoma of pharynx; buried 15 Jul 1956 in Cartwright Cemetery; informant, Mrs.
Ruby Waldron.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Ruby Waldron; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of mother Alva Rebecca Miller;
with husband, Floyd Waldron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 174; WV Archives Website.
Harold Eldon Gray; age 42; born in Ironton, OH; widowed; living at Box 348, Welch, WV; married on
9 Feb 1961 at Welch, WV; Ruby Miller Waldron; age 36; born in Coalwood, WV; widow; living in
Welch, WV.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruby F Miller Gray
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1924
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1972
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Albert R Miller
Mother: Alva R Miller
Spouse: Ted Hawthorne
Certificate Number: 1972041460"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rubye Fern Miller [Rubye Fern Waldron] [Ruby Gray] [Rubye Hawthorne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Jun 1924
Birth Place: Coalwood McD, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1979
Father:
Albert R Miller
Mother:
Alva R Miller
SSN: 235388243
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Oct 1943: Name listed as RUBYE FERN MILLER;
Jul 1955: Name listed as RUBYE FERN WALDRON;
Apr 1961: Name listed as RUBY WALDRON GRAY;
Nov 1972: Name listed as RUBYE M HAWTHORNE;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as RUBYE HAWTHORNE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 255; WV Archives Website.
McGinnis Ray Stinson; age 19; born in Avondale, WC; single; living at Beartown, WV; married on
29 Mar 1958 in Beartown, WV; Norma Jean Trent; age 16; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living in
Beartwown, WV; with consent of Ann Kennedy, mother of McGinnis Ray Stinson, father deceased;
and Lola Trent, mother of Norma Jean Trent, father deceased.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Norma Jean Trent Owens
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 31
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1973
Marriage Place: Clifton Forge, Virginia, USA
Father: Norman Maston Trent
Mother: Lola Marie Friend
Spouse: Kenneth Lee McClung
Certificate Number: 1973020228"
Catherine E. aka Webb Davidson
1. 1940 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 231B; Household #126.
Listed as Kathryne Dovie (sic, Davis); age 5; born in VA; Negro; in household of Isaac Webb with
mother, Bertha Davis.
2. "The Welch News" ; Welch, WV; 15 Jun 2022; On-Line Edittion.
"Mrs. Catherine E. Webb Parsons Hill age 89, who resided at 203 Slate Drive in Gary, WV, where she peacefully departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022 surrounded by her daughter and family. She was born in Pulaski, VA on the 27th day of January in 1933 and the daughter of Isaac Webb Sr., and Bertha Carter Webb. For many years, she resided in Jenkinjones, WV, was a homemaker and a long time member until the closing of Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a faithful member and served until failing health as Mother of Mt. Bethel United Holy Church in Anawalt, WV. Mrs. Catherine who was affectionately known in the Community as “Granny Cat,” loved the Lord and her Family. She took great pride in being a good cook and a homemaker. Her pastimes were spent listening to Gospel music, shopping and keeping in touch by telephone with friends and family. When her health allowed, she looked forward to attending activities at the Welch McDowell Commission on Aging Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Parsons and second husband, Robert Hill. Also, eight of her siblings: Alfonso, Carl, Isaac Jr., Mildred, Neola, Richard, Robert and Thomas; her son-in-law, Lafayette Fantroy and two daughters-in-law, Debra and Vivian Parsons. Catherine Elizabeth Webb Parsons Hill will be greatly missed by her six children: Christine Fantroy of Evergreen, AL, Freda M. Parsons, her caregiver and with whom she made her home; Robert J. Parsons of Aliceville, AL, Jack Parsons of Bowling Green, VA, Kenneth Parsons of Salisbury, NC and Richard Parsons of Troutman, NC; 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren; one uncle, Elder Golden Carter of Martinsville, VA; three sisters: Dency Webb, Martha Overson, Lydia Wade and her brother, Aaron Webb all of Pulaski; two stepdaughters, Joyce Hill and Laura Ross and stepson, William Hill and a host of nephews, nieces; her Church family, special friends and neighbors. Mrs. Hill’s Homegoing Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Mt. Bethel United Holy Church 314 Bernice Avenue in Anawalt, WV with her Pastor, Bishop Virginia Rucker officiating, assisted by the Elders: Lafreeda Calloway, Janice Powell and Dorris Revels. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens 450 Courthouse Road in Princeton, WV. Her Grandsons and Granddaughters will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., at the Church. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013764; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wendell David Kennedy; age 19; born 18 Jun 1965 in WA (sic?); this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 867, Iaeger, WV; son of Archie Russell and Brenda (Rutherford) Kennedy;
married on 2 Apr 1985 in Grundy, VA; Regina Lynn Steele; age 16; born 30 Apr 1968 in WV; this is
her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie
and Betty Jean (Muncy) Steele.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wendell D Kennedy
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1965
Address: General Delivery, Avondale , WV , 24811-9999
[PO Box 168, Avondale , WV , 24811-0168 (1993)]
[PO Box 112, Avondale , WV , 24811-0112 (1992)] "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013764; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wendell David Kennedy; age 19; born 18 Jun 1965 in WA (sic?); this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 867, Iaeger, WV; son of Archie Russell and Brenda (Rutherford) Kennedy;
married on 2 Apr 1985 in Grundy, VA; Regina Lynn Steele; age 16; born 30 Apr 1968 in WV; this is
her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie
and Betty Jean (Muncy) Steele.
1. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lide Samuel Sims
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 72
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1886
Death Date: 29 Oct 1958
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 11 Nov 1958
Father: Stephen Sims
Mother: Mary Sage
Spouse: Algie A Sims
Certificate Number: 1958025267"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cindy Akers; 7 Jul 2015.
" Lide Samuel Sims
Birth 12 Apr 1886
Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 29 Oct 1958 (aged 72)
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
West View Cemetery
Radford, Radford City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 148807290"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cindy Akers; 7 Jul 2015.
" Abbie Lee Brinkley Sims
Birth 18 Jun 1894
Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Oct 1924 (aged 30)
Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial
West View Cemetery
Radford, Radford City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 148807144"Additional Information Posted:
"VA Death Certificate:
Daughter of James Isaac
and Maggie Lephew Brinkley
(Contributed by Charles Brinkley)"