1. 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 Frank Lockhart; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Lockhart; age 21; born and living in Panther, WV; single; married on 14 jan 1956 at
Litwar, WV; Lovonia Blizzard; age 20 born in KY; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Luria Blizzard, mother of Lovonia Blizzard; father deceased.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 4 Dec 2013.
Frank J. Lockhart; born 18 Jun 1934; died 6 Mar 1999; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Bonnie; born 31 Jul 1935' no death date; "MARRIED 14 jAN 1956"; additional headstone;
"FRANK J. LOCKHART * SGT US MARINE CORPS KOREA".
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Lockhart; age 21; born and living in Panther, WV; single; married on 14 jan 1956 at
Litwar, WV; Lovonia Blizzard; age 20 born in KY; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Luria Blizzard, mother of Lovonia Blizzard; father deceased.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. Name: James M Christian
Date of Birth: 10 May 1947
Birth Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name: Beulah Kirkland
Volume Number: 075
Certificate Number: 37147
Volume Year: 1947"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Melvin Christian 73, of Pineville went home to be with his Lord on January 21, 2021 following a short illness. Melvin was loved by many for his giving spirit and was known to never have met a stranger. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather who could be found either camping or fishing. He was a member of Cooper Memorial Baptist Church, American Legion, Harlan County VFW, retired UMWA coalminer, worked for the Pineville Water Co, and was the owner of S&D Trophy Shop. Melvin was a Veteran of the United States Army and served proudly during the Vietnam War."He was preceded in death by his parents ZJ and Beulah Christian, his brother Douglas Christian, and his sister Anna Neil Cannon.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Nancy Christian, his son Douglas Chirstian and his wife Crystal, his daughter Stephanie Miller and her husband Chad. His grandchildren: Dalton Powers, Courtney Daniels and her husband Kaleb, Kelsey Christian, Mathew Hatfield, and Isaiah Christian. his great grandchildren Harlee and Abigail Daniels. His brother Danny Christian and his wife Karen, and many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
"He will be greatly loved and missed by all the knew him. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and then will be laid to rest alongside his parents and brother in Harlen Ky."
1. US Public Records Index, Vo #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman L. Long; born 5 Aug 1922; living at PO Box 794, Iaeger, WV 24844 in 1993.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Herman Luther Long, age 92, of Iaeger, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 10, 2015, in Welch Community Hospital from natural causes."Herman was born August 5, 1922, in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Levi H. and Virginia V. Keaton Long of Iaeger.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ethel G. Rutherford Long; three sons, Luther Alvis, Edward Kinder and William Douglas Harrison Long; one daughter, Anita Y. Auville; three brothers, Russell, Douglas and Harold Long; and two grandsons.
"Survivors include four daughters, Virginia S. Garland, of Brownsboro, AL, Lynda G. Rice of Roderfield, WV, with whom he made his home, Reginia Bailey of Flordia, and Patricia A. Sizemore of Bluefield, WV; one sister, Mary Lou Wyzisk of Richmond, VA; one step sister, Jonie Pickering of North Las Vegas, NV;16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 1 o'clock with Brother Ron Felts and Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 14 Jul 2015.
Herman Luther Long; born 5 Aug 1922; died 10 Jul 2015; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; obit posted.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "John William Rutherford,
Miner"; Article; Page 235; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 53B; Image 16
of 41; Family #157/159.
Listed as Ethel Rutherford; age 5; born in TN; in household of father, John W. Rutherford.
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; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
Buford Brown; age 19; born at Beckley, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Wade and
Mavis Brown; married on 3 Jul 1960 at Wyoming, WV; Carolyn Cole; age 20' born at Sunhill, WV;
single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Roy and Sadie Cole.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 369; WV Archives Web Site.
Buford Brown; age 19; born at Beckley, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Wade and
Mavis Brown; married on 3 Jul 1960 at Wyoming, WV; Carolyn Cole; age 20' born at Sunhill, WV;
single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Roy and Sadie Cole.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carolyn Brown, 76, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 in CAMC General, Charleston,
WV. She was born on March 3, 1940 in Sunhill, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Sadie Cline Cole. Carolyn is
a member of the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include
her loving husband Buford Brown; a son Marty Brown of Union, WV; a sister Kathleen Morgan of Sunhill;
three grandchildren Tori Kessler, Albany Brown and Aydan Brown; one great grandchild Mia Kessler; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Erwin Gregory officiating. She will be
laid to rest in Cole Family Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. ..."
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
"...from West Hamlin, West Virginia..."
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
"...from West Hamlin, West Virginia..."
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
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; "Dominick Sollazzo, Miner";
Article; Page 235; submitted by Lorena Dial, 515, Edenton, NC 27932.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1955); Page 148; Line #29; WV Archives Website.
William Lee Sadler; age 28; born and living in Anawalt, WV; single; married on 24 Nov 1955 at
Leckie, WV; Mary Ellen Aust; age 26; born in Montcalm, WV; single; living at Rt 3, Bluefield, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
"...killed in tragic accident..."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1955); Page 148; Line #29; WV Archives Website.
William Lee Sadler; age 28; born and living in Anawalt, WV; single; married on 24 Nov 1955 at
Leckie, WV; Mary Ellen Aust; age 26; born in Montcalm, WV; single; living at Rt 3, Bluefield, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
"...medical doctor in Edison, New Jersey..."
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; "Rev. William L. Sadler"; Article;
Page 235; submitted by Mary Ellen Sadler, Rt 3, Box 193, Bluefield, WV 24701.
"...attorney in Princeton, WV..."
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; "John William Rutherford,
Miner"; Article; Page 235; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-59; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 1151A; Image 3 of 64; Household #24.
Listed as Garnet Rutherford; age 19; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, John W. Rutherford.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "John William Rutherford,
Miner"; Article; Page 235; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #113.
Listed as William H. Cline, age 7, in household of father, Michael Cline, Jr.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #13.
Listed as Harrison Cline, age 16, born in WV, in houshold of father, Michael Cline.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 22; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Cline; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bryer, WV; son of
Mike and Mary; married on 19 oct 1914 at Mr. McCoy's; Addie McCoy; age 20; born in NC; single;
daughter of John and ____.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Cline; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of
Mike and Mary; married on 24 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Guillion; age 21; born in Jackson
Co, OH; single; daughter of George and Liza.
5. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1955); Page 31; Line #17; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Cline; age age 62; born in Pineville, (WV); widowed; farmer; living at Masoke, WV; son of
Mike and Mary; married on 13 Jun 1955 at Kilsyth, WV; Ethel Hudson; age 55; born in Fayette Co,
widow; living at Kilsyth, WV; daughter of Raleigh and Emma.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Harrison Cline; age 33; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of
Mike and Mary; married on 24 Dec 1926 at Welch, WV; Myrtle Guillion; age 21; born in Jackson
Co, OH; single; daughter of George and Liza.