McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Roy Daniel Vanover Sr

1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 11 Apr 1930; Page 232B;
Family #158/159.
Listed as Roy Vanover; age 2 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV;in household of father, Creed Vanover.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Coon Branch Rd; E.D. 24-59; taken 2 Apr
1940; Page 1151A; Household #18.
Listed as Roy Vanover; age 12; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Creed Vanover.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Vanover age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 May 1946 at Iaeger,
WV; Clarice Kennedy; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at iaeger, WV; with consent
of Creed and Maggie Vanover, parents of Roy Vanover; and Mary E. Kennedy, mother of Clarice
Kennedy.


Clarice Kennedy

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1May 1930; Page 221A; Family #322.
Listed as Clarice Kennedy; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah Kennedy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Vanover age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 May 1946 at Iaeger,
WV; Clarice Kennedy; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at iaeger, WV; with consent
of Creed and Maggie Vanover, parents of Roy Vanover; and Mary E. Kennedy, mother of Clarice
Kennedy.


Robert William Prater

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Prater; age 21; born in Pike Co, KY; laborer; living at Garland, WV; son of John and Martha;
married on 7 Jan 1936 at Avondale, WV; Dora Mullins; age 23; born in Pike Co, KY; widow; living at
Garland, WV; daughter of Rudolph and Rosie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 009092; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert W. Prater; age 44 yrs, 4 mons, 5 days; born 13 Mar 1913 in Pike Co, KY; married; miner; living
in Bartley, WV; son of John and Martha (Ashby) Prater; died 18 jul 1957 in Bartley, WV; due to coronary
thrombosis; with pneunomoconiosis; buried 21 Jul 1957 in Iaeger memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Dora Prater.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemtery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Shanda Hicks Brewer; 2 Aug 2013.
Robert William Prater; born 13 Mar 1913; died 18 Jul 1957; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
death certificate posted; "BELOVED HUSBAND AND DADDY".


Dora Murtie Lee Mullins

1. Wise Co, VA; Birth Certificate #30071; Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dora Murtie Lee Mullins; born 15 Oct 1912 in Wise Co, VA; parents Roedolph, age 33, born in KY, farmer,
and Rosa (Collins), age 34; born in WV; housewife, Mullins; both were living in Short, Wise Co, VA; this
was her 4th child with only two living including this birth.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 130; WV Archives Web Site.
Auvil Powell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of Daniel
and Elizabeth; married on 2 Jul 1926 at Avondale, WV; Dora Mullins; age 18; born in Pike Co, KY (sic,
Wise Co, VA); single; daughter of Rodolph and Rosa.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Prater; age 21; born in Pike Co, KY; laborer; living at Garland, WV; son of John and Martha;
married on 7 Jan 1936 at Avondale, WV; Dora Mullins; age 23; born in Pike Co, KY; widow; living at
Garland, WV; daughter of Randolph and Rosie.


Effie Ruth Newberry

1. 1920 Census, Russell Co, VA; Cleveland District; taken on 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 92B; Image 16 of
23; Family #130/121.
Listed as Effie Phillips; age 16; born in VA; marriied; in household of father-in-law, Andrew J.
Phillips, with husband and son.
2. 1930 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 219A; Image 15
of 45; Family #139/145.
Listed as Effie R. Phillips; age 26; born in WV; married at 15; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 11 of 36; Household #75.
Listed as Effie Wyatt; age 35; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles Wyatt.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 016489; WV Archives Web Site.
Effie Ruth Phillips Elswick; age 54; born 17 Sep 1904 in Buchanan Co, VA; married; living at Premier,
WV; daughter of Peter Jefferson and Virginia Florence (Stephens) Newberry; died 8 Nov 1958 due to
cancer of cervix with metastasis; buried 10 Nov 1958 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant,
G.L. Phillips, Welch, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site: Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Effie Ruth Phillips; born 27 Sep 1904; died 8 Nov 1958; buried here; headstone photo shown; "REST IN
PEACE".


Ralph Gibbs

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; "Charles Bernard (Bun) and Nora
Harman Tiller"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Nora Harman Tiller; PO Box 1087, War, WV 24892.


Elizabeth C. Tiller

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 180B; Family #17/20.
Listed as Elizabeth V. Tiller; age 5; born in VA; in houshold of father, Sherman G. Tiller.


Denver Kiser Alexander Jr

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; age 20; born in War, WV; single; living at 2518 17th St, NW, Washington,
DC; married on 3 Jul 1962 in Bradshaw, WV; Nancy Marie Gray; age 17; born in Bartley, WV;
single; living at Raysal, WV; with consent of Denver Kiser and Gertrude Alexander, Sr, parents of
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; and Nelson and Annie Gary; parents of Nancy Marie Gray.


Nancy Marie Gray

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; age 20; born in War, WV; single; living at 2518 17th St, NW, Washington,
DC; married on 3 Jul 1962 in Bradshaw, WV; Nancy Marie Gray; age 17; born in Bartley, WV;
single; living at Raysal, WV; with consent of Denver Kiser and Gertrude Alexander, Sr, parents of
Denver Kiser Alexander, Jr; and Nelson and Annie Gary; parents of Nancy Marie Gray.


Floyd Miller

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4597; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Floyd Miller; age 21; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Paul and Jennie (Hollow)
Miller; married on 26 Feb 1949 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ruth Odom; age 21; born in Vivian, WV; single;
living at Boissevain, VA; daughter of James and Bola (Gouge) Odom.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kenneth D. Bogard; 14 Mar 2016.
"Floyd Miller
Birth 27 May 1927
Death 5 Mar 2016 (aged 88)
Burial
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California, USA"

Additional Information Posted:
"Floyd Miller, age 88, passed away on March 5, 2016, in Fair Oaks, CA. Buzz, as he was affectionately known, was born May 27, 1927 in Boissevain, VA. A long-time resident of Fair Oaks, he is survived by his son Keith Miller, daughter Sherry Affleck (Robert) and grandson Jason Sims. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Ruth Elizabeth Miller, in 2004. He was also predeceased by his parents, Paul and Jennie Miller, and brothers Doug, Dewey, Raymond, and James Elwood. He leaves behind brother Henry Miller of Smyrna, DE and sister Sadie Miller of Christiansburg, VA along with numerous nephews and nieces. Floyd served in the Marine Corps during WWII. After the war, he became a stationary engineer and worked at Cape Canaveral before moving to California where he was a member of the Stationary Engineers Local Union and a long time employee at Rainbo Bakery in Sacramento before retiring in 1989. Floyd was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks where his efforts to help other members of the congregation in-need allowed him to develop a close and loving network of friends. Friends are invited to join the family for services at the First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks (4401 San Juan Avenue, Fair Oaks) at 12:00 PM on Monday, March 14th. Lunch will follow. Interment at Fair Oaks Cemetery will be private. ,,,"


Ruth Elizabeth Odom

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #4597; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Floyd Miller; age 21; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Paul and Jennie
(Hollow) Miller; married on 26 Feb 1949 in Tazewell Co, VA; Ruth Odom; age 21; born in Vivian, WV;
single; living at Boissevain, VA; daughter of James and Bola (Gouge) Odom.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth Elizabeth Miller
[Ruth E Miller]
[Ruth Elizabeth Odom]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1930
Birth Place: Vivian McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Jun 2004
Father: James W Odom
Mother: Nola Gouge
SSN: 178261625
Notes: Apr 1950: Name listed as RUTH ELIZABETH MILLER;
10 Jun 2004: Name listed as RUTH E MILLER"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth E. Miller
SSN: 178-26-1625
Last Residence:
95628 Fair Oaks, Sacramento, California, USA
Born: 28 Jun 1930
Died: 6 Jun 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by 2 Spiritwalkers; 3 Sep 2010.
" Ruth E. Miller
Birth 28 Jun 1930
Death 6 Jun 2004 (aged 73)
Burial
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California, USA "


Harvey Jennell

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Jennell; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Corinne, WV; son of J.P. Jennell; married on
27 Sep 1927 at Mullens, WV; Ada M. Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Corinne, WV;
daughter of Calvin Green.


Ada M. Green

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 288A; Family #158.
Listed as Ada M. Green; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin J. Green.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 253A;
Family #227.
Listed as A.M. Green; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Calvin J. Green.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Jennell; age 21; born in Pulaski Co, VA; living at Corinne, WV; son of J.P. Jennell; married on
27 Sep 1927 at Mullens, WV; Ada M. Green; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Corinne, WV;
daughter of Calvin Green.


Verbena Estelle "Vernie" Brotherton

1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by historianne; 16 Apr 2013.
" Vernie Estelle Brotherton Moye
Birth 1879
Death 1958 (aged 78–79)
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Hillview 24-1 Section
Memorial ID 108649271"