1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Stephen and Rosalia Hajash"; Article; Page 194; submitted by George Hajash,
126 Mankin Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
" Joseph Hajash married Kathleen Kiss (Kis) of Matramindszent, Hungary about 1865. He was a
farmer"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Stephen and Rosalia Hajash"; Article; Page 194; submitted by George Hajash,
126 Mankin Ave, Beckley, WV 25801-4850.
" Joseph Hajash married Kathleen Kiss (Kis) of Matramindszent, Hungary about 1865."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 97; WV Archives Website.
Tommy Jack Adkins; age 18; born in Norton, VA; single; living at Fanrock, WV; married on 28 Mar
1959 at Davy, WV; Goldie Sue Lester; age 16; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; with consent of Ralph and Ocie Adkins, parents of Tommy Jack Adkins; and Alvis and Pearl
Lester, parents of Goldie Sue Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 97; WV Archives Website.
Tommy Jack Adkins; age 18; born in Norton, VA; single; living at Fanrock, WV; married on 28 Mar
1959 at Davy, WV; Goldie Sue Lester; age 16; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; with consent of Ralph and Ocie Adkins, parents of Tommy Jack Adkins; and Alvis and Pearl
Lester, parents of Goldie Sue Lester.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Goldie Sue Lester [Goldie Sue Akins] [Goldie Adkins]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1942
Birth Place: Marytown McD, West Virginia [Marytown Wdo??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 24 Jul 2007
Father:
Alvis Lester
Mother:
Pearl Fletcher
SSN: 235648518
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as GOLDIE SUE LESTER;
Mar 1962: Name listed as GOLDIE SUE AKINS;
03 May 1993: Name listed as GOLDIE SUE ADKINS;
02 Aug 2007: Name listed as GOLDIE S ADKINS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 147; WV Archives Website.
Soloman Harp; age 22; born in Whitley Co, KY; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of M R (?) and
Angeline (sic , spouses are reversed); married on 26 Jan 1909; "at the house of Harracane Coal Co";
Fannie Moore; age 21; born in Rowan Co, KY; single; daughter of Elza and Mary.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
"...Sol and Fannie left here and moved to Ohio with their children."
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 53A; Image 15 of
41; Family #149/151.
Listed as Soloman Harp; age 33; born in KY; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12 of 33;
Family #95/96.
Listed as Saul J. Harp; age 43; born in KY; married at 24; bone picker in coal tipple; head of
household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 147; WV Archives Website.
Soloman Harp; age 22; born in Whitley Co, KY; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of M R (?) and
Angeline (sic , spouses are reversed); married on 26 Jan 1909; "at the house of Harracane Coal Co";
Fannie Moore; age 21; born in Rowan Co, KY; single; daughter of Elza and Mary.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 53A; Image 15 of
41; Family #149/151.
Listed as Fannie Harp; age 26; born in KY; married; in household of husband, James S. Harp.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12 of 33;
Family #95/96.
Listed as Fannie Harp; age 36; born in KY; married at 16; in household of husband, James S. Harp.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
"...buried at their old home place on Rockridge."
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 53A; Image 15 of
41; Family #149/151.
Listed as Pauline Harp; age 3 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James S. Harp.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12 of 33;
Family #95/96.
Listed as Pauline Harp; age 12; born in WV; farming; in household of father, James S. Harp.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12 of 33;
Family #95/96.
Listed as Jack Harp; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James S. Harp.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 12 of 33;
Family #95/96.
Listed as Matt Harp; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, James S. Harp.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sol Harp"; Article; Page 195; submitted by Hobert Harp and Violet Johnson, Rt 1,
Box 279, Grundy, VA 24614.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 14; WV Archives Website.
Frank Bowles; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Bud and Mary;
married on 26 Jan 1933 in Avondale, WV; Bertha Maynard; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Tom and Maggie,
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Amon Bowles
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1910
Birth Place: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bamberg, South Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bamberg, South Carolina, USA
Employer: Pond Creek Poca Coal Co
Weight: 138
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 5
Next of Kin: Bertha Bowles
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Frank Amon Bowles Self (Head)
Bertha Bowles Wife"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 14; WV Archives Website.
Frank Bowles; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Bud and Mary;
married on 26 Jan 1933 in Avondale, WV; Bertha Maynard; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Tom and Maggie,
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rex Stafford Bowles [Rex S Bowles]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1939
Birth Place: Mile Branch, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 Jan 1998
Father:
Frank A Bowles
Mother:
Bertha M Maynovd
SSN: 233600351
Notes: Jul 1955: Name listed as REX STAFFORD BOWLES;
24 Jan 1998: Name listed as REX S BOWLES "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Harry and Anice Oxley Gates"; Article; Page 149;
submitted by Anice Oxley Gates, War, WV 24892.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
"...killed in the Bishop mine explosion in 1957."
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
John Edgar Gates; age 49; born in Bixonville, PA; divorced; living at War, WV; married on16 Dec
1955 at Yukon, WV; Gladys Carlock; age 40; born in Cohutta, GA; divorced; living at Yukon, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '58 013506; WV Archives Website.
John Edgar Gates; age 52; born 27 Mar 1906 in CHerry Tree, PA; married; electrician for coal mine;
living aat War, WV; son of John and Fannie (Rowan) Gates; died 27 Oct 1958 due to blast injuries
in mine explosion with burns; buried 31 Oct 1958 in Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, WV; informant,
Mrs Gladys Gates, War, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by John Davis; 24 Jul 2016.
" John Edgar Gates
Birth 27 Mar 1906
Cherry Tree, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death 27 Oct 1958 (aged 52)
Bishop, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lomax-Yukon Cemetery
Yukon, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167377529"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. And Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 027217; Ancestry,com Website.
Billy Ray Ausborne; age 18; born 13 May 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at PO Box 855; Kimball, WV; son of Joe and Gretchia Lee (Graham) Ausborne;
married on 5 jul 1972 in Grundy, VA; Ellen Sue Cline; age 16; born 13 Aug 1955 in WV; single; this is
her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Kimball, WV; daughter of Harvey
and Rosetta (Lane) Cline, Jr.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by sue ausborne; 30 Jan 2010.
" Billy Ray Ausborne Sr.
Birth 13 May 1954
Wyoming, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Apr 2008 (aged 53)
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 47333833"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 027217; Ancestry,com Website.
Billy Ray Ausborne; age 18; born 13 May 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at PO Box 855; Kimball, WV; son of Joe and Gretchia Lee (Graham) Ausborne;
married on 5 jul 1972 in Grundy, VA; Ellen Sue Cline; age 16; born 13 Aug 1955 in WV; single; this is
her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Kimball, WV; daughter of Harvey
and Rosetta (Lane) Cline, Jr.