1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 242 A; Family #23/23.
Listed as John C. Waldron; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus J. Waldron.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1235 B; Household #838.
Listed as John C. Waldron; age 12; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus J. Waldron.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; rural; taken 25 Apr1950; Sheet Number 30; Dwelling #207..
Listed as Johnny C. Waldron; age 22; born in WV; maintenence work in coal mine; in household of
father, Augustus J. Waldron.
4. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #12674; Ancestry.com Website.
John Waldron; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner;living at Jolo, WV; son of Gus and
Viola (Bailey) Waldron; married on 5 May 1951 in Clintwood, VA; Marie Smith; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Rockridge, WV; daughter of Hollie and Mary Bell (Dotson , sic
Dawson) Smith.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by skye; 2 Jul 2017; maintained by KBSkala.
"John Crockett Waldron
Birth 18 Feb 1927
Dan, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 May 2017 (aged 90)
Burial Resthaven Memorial Park
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 180931575"Additional Information Posted:
"John Crockett Waldron
"February 18, 1928 - May 29, 2017
John,89 passed away peacefully 5-29-17 at his loving daughter Nancy (Mike) Jacobs' home where she was his wonderful caretaker for over two years."Born February 18,1928 in Dan,WV to Gus and Viola (Bailey) Waldron. He was a coalminer in West Virginia and retired from the Ashtabula County Highway Dept after 26 years.
John was a loving and kind husband, father and grandpa. He loved bluegrass music, hunting, baseball ,West Virginia, and most of all spending time with his family."John was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashtabula.
"He is survived by his Children, Rita (Joseph) Fetters, Christine (Homer) Downie,, John Dean (Carolyn) Waldron, Richard (Louann) Waldron, David (Rochelle Blee) Waldron, Nancy (Mike) Jacobs, Gene (Elizabeth) Waldron, Grandchildren Jeremiah(Lisa) Downie,Jason (Heather) Waldron, Matthew (Tanya) Waldron, Jared (Amanda) Jacobs, Justin (Kelly Jacobs), Megan Jacobs,Joseph and Ashley Waldron,14 great grandchildren,brothers Ray(Freda) and Clifford (Nancy) Waldron.
"He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruby Marie Smith whom he married May 5, 1951, his parents, brothers James, Cecil and Leonard Waldron.
"A Memorial service will be 5 pm Friday,July 7 at the Church of Christ 5901 West Ave.Ashtabula. Calling hour will be 4 pm until time of service. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton WV.
"Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the church. Guest book at starbeacon.com
"Published on June 30, 2017"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Holly Martin and Mary Belle
Dawson Smith"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Janette Davis, Rt 1, Box 300F, Mad Hghts, VA
24572.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #12674; Ancestry.com Website.
John Waldron; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner;living at Jolo, WV; son of Gus and
Viola (Bailey) Waldron; married on 5 May 1951 in Clintwood, VA; Marie Smith; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Rockridge, WV; daughter of Hollie and Mary Bell (Dotson , sic
Dawson) Smith.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by skye; 2 Jul 2017; maintained by KBSkala.
"Ruby Marie Smith Waldron
Birth 30 May 1931
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Jul 2008 (aged 77)
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial Resthaven Memorial Park
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 180931673"Additional Information Posted:
"Waldron, Ruby Marie
PLYMOUTH Twp. — Ruby Marie Waldron, age 77, of Ninety Road-West, Plymouth Twp., died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.Born May 30, 1931, in Rockridge, W. Va., she was the daughter of Hollie Martin and Mary Belle (Dawson) Smith. She married John Waldron on May 5, 1951.She is a member of the West Avenue Church of Christ in Ashtabula, and the Ashtabula Senior Citizen Center. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with her family.Surviving her is her husband; seven children, Rita (Joseph) Fetters of Jefferson, Christine (Homer) Downie of Ashtabula, John (Carolyn) Waldron of Ashtabula, Richard (Luann) Waldron of Oscela, Ind., David Waldron of Ashtabula, Nancy (Michael) Jacobs of Rio Rancho, N. M. and Gene (Elizabeth) Waldron of Delaware, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jason, Matthew, Jared, Justin, Megan, Joseph, Ashley, Kevin and Carly; seven great-grandchildren, Payton, Ethan John, Landon, Madison, Aurora, Courtney and Kaylee; three brothers, Donald Smith of Athens, Tenn., Delbert of Lashmeet, W. Va., and Dexter Smith of Ashtabula; and three sisters, Betty Moore of Ashtabula, Joanne Arlington of Avilla, Ind., and Janette Davis of Piedmont, S.C.She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Estel, Cecil, Orville and Lee.A Memorial Service will be 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4, at the West Avenue Church of Christ, 5901 West Ave., Ashtabula, with Pastor Mike Williams and Pastor Terry Siverd officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Princeton, W. Va.Calling hour will be 4 p.m., on Monday, until the time of service at the church.Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the church.The Ashtabula Home of FLEMING and BILLMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 526 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.Guest book and obituary at fleming-billman.com or starbeacon.com.
Published in The Star Beacon from 8/2/2008 - 8/3/2008""first name: Hollie
middle name: M
last name: Smith
name suffix:
birth date: 12 February 1912
social security number: 235-05-1938
place of issuance: West Virginia
last residence: Mercer, West Virginia
zip code of last residence: 24740
death date: 20 February 1999
estimated age at death: 87
"1940"name: Hollie Smith
titles & terms:
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Grundy Magisterial District, Buchanan, Virginia, United States
gender: Male
age: 28
marital status: Married
race (original):
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (original):
relationship to head of household (standardized): Lodger
birthplace: West Virginia
estimated birth year: 1912
residence in 1935: Rural, Mcdowell, Virginia
enumeration district number: 14-5
family number: 325
sheet number and letter: 19A
line number: 11
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 4251
digital folder number: 005449043
image number: 00277
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Albert Keen M 49 Virginia
wife Emma Keen F 44 Virginia
lodger Hollie Smith M 28"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Family #42/43.
Listed as Douglas Arnold; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Josh Arnold.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Douglas Arnold
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Mar 1953
Marriage Place: Harrisonburg Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Joshua Arnold
Mother: Margaret Mitchell
Spouse: Hattie Lurine Pruitt
Certificate Number: 1953006817"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as Hattie Pruett; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hattie Lurine Pruitt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Mar 1953
Marriage Place: Harrisonburg Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Guss Pruitt
Mother: Nancy Jane Hagerman
Spouse: George Douglas Arnold
Certificate Number: 1953006817"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jo, 14 Nov 2012; maintained by Amanda Hoyle.
" William M. Brown
Birth 3 Sep 1849
Troutville, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Dec 1936 (aged 87)
Burial
Evergreen Cemetery
Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 100719888"Additional Information Posted:
"Children: Cline Elmer Brown, Lula P Brown and Ewell A Brown."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lorraine; 24 Jul 2012.
" Mary Virginia Bower Brown
Birth 15 Jan 1855
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jun 1938 (aged 83)
Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Evergreen Cemetery
Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 94147607"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Virginia Bower, daughter of John Austin Bower and Ann Lucy Richardson Bower, married William Brown."Born: Botetourt County, Virginia
Residence: Unicoi County, Tennessee
Death age: 83
Marital status: Widowed
Occupation: Housewife"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Jean Mitchem Harris
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 44
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1986
Marriage Place: Wytheville, Virginia, USA
Father: Lundy Paul Mitchem
Mother: Jean Davis
Spouse: Charles Ray Ellison
Certificate Number: 1986046410"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Jean Mitchem [Brenda Mitchem Melton] [Brenda Harris]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jul 1941
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Aug 1997
Father:
Lundy P Mitchem
Mother:
Jeanette M Davis
SSN: 233627336
Notes: Nov 1956: Name listed as BRENDA JEAN MITCHEM;
Jan 1967: Name listed as BRENDA MITCHEM MELTON;
05 Nov 1976: Name listed as BRENDA JEAN HARRIS;
09 Sep 1997: Name listed as BRENDA J HARRIS"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7/8/9 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #118.
Listed as Jessie Tilley, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Tilley.
2. "Wyoming County WV Heritage", WGS 1995, "Levi John and Mary (Clay) Kelly" article, page 123.
Jesse married Virgie Mullins.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 5 May 1930, Page 149A, Family #66.
Listed as Jessie Tilly, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, William Riley Tilley.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Tilley; age 24; born and living in Pineville, WV; single; son of W.R. and Almeda Tilley; married
on 14 Aug 1937 in Mullens, WV; Virgie Mullens; age 22; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New
Richmond, WV; daughter of Van and Mary Mullins.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 20 Jun 2019.
" Jesse “Jess” Tilley
Birth 7 Jun 1913
Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1977 (aged 63)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 200318203 "Additional Information Posted:
"Jess Tilley, 63, Pineville, died Saturday, April 2, 1977 of an apparent heart attack. Tilley was a retired employee of the Department of Highways, a member of the Sweet Home Church, and had been a lifelong resident of Wyoming County."Born June 7, 1913, at Slab Fork, he was a son of the late William Riley "Ott" Tilley (1889-1935) and Elmeda Kelly-Tilley (1893~1929). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lonnie Tilley (1915-Deceased), Johnny Tilley (1918-Deceased), Carl Tilley (1918-1970), and Mildred Tilley (1925-Deceased).
"Surviving are his wife, Virginia "Virgie" Mullens-Tilley (1915-Deceased) whom he married on August 14, 1937 in Mullens, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1937, Page 170, Application Date: August 11, 1937); three sons, Eugene Tilley of Fort Leonard Wood MO, Chuckie Tilley and Robert Tilley, both of Pineville; two daughters, Darla Tilley-Stewart and Judy Tilley-Midkiff, both of Pineville; a brother, William "Ray" Tilley (1915-1996) of Albuquerque, NM; five sisters, Virgie Virginia Tilley-Goode (1911-1992) of Pineville, Mary "Irene" Tilley-Brandau (1926-1998) of Baltimore, MD, Nevada "Vadie" Tilley-Jones (1928-2007) of Chicago, IL, Lucille "Lucy" Glenna Tilley-Halsey (1923-2013) of Matheny and Thelma Tilley-Brooks (1921-2016) of Glen Fork; half siblings, Garland Perry Tilley (1934-2019), Riley Hamilton Tilley (1937-2017), and Willie "Faye" Tilley-Pruitt; and fourteen grandchildren.
"Services will be Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at 1:00 p.m. in the Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville, with the Revs. Lee Lafferty, Carl Bower and Ernest Birchfled officiating. Burial will be in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny."
Virginia Jane "Virgie" Mullins
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 159B; Family #68/68.
Listed as Virginia Mullins; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Van Buren Mullins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Tilley; age 24; born and living in Pineville, WV; single; son of W.R. and Almeda Tilley; married
on 14 Aug 1937 in Mullens, WV; Virgie Mullens; age 22; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New
Richmond, WV; daughter of Van and Mary Mullins.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Leland T. Gilmore; age 26; born in GA; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of Edward E. and Macile
Gilmore; married on 15 Aug 1952 in Pineville, WV; Darisue Hamilton; age 16; born in Bland, VA;
single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert and Argie Hamilton.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
Leland T. Gilmore; age 26; born in GA; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of Edward E. and Macile
Gilmore; married on 15 Aug 1952 in Pineville, WV; Darisue Hamilton; age 16; born in Bland, VA;
single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert and Argie Hamilton.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Darisue N Gilmore
Birth Date: 28 Sep 1935
Phone Number: 949-2735
Address: 107 3rd Box St 247, Glasgow, WV, 25086
[PO Box 247, Glasgow, WV, 25086-0247 (1995)]
[4140 N 78th St Apt 2259, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251-4167 (1995)] "
1.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jack Murphy Jr"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Daisy Murphy, HC 61, Paynesville, WV 2487
1.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jack Murphy Jr"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Daisy Murphy, HC 61, Paynesville, WV 2487
1. 1930 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 188A;
Family #660/689.
Listed as Ethel Rose; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua Rose.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mile Branch; E.D. 24-60; taken 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1184B; Image 6 of 133; Household #49.
Listed as Ethel Rose; age 19; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, Joshua Rose..