1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; taken on 28 jun 1900; Page 254B; Image 31
of 68; Family #276/276.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 3; born in Mar 1897 in WV in household of father, William I. Davis.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 74B;
Image 20 of 28; Family #154/155.
Listed as John H. Davis; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, William I. Davis.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Unice Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Gail Asbury, Rt 2, Box 104, Cedar
Bluff, VA 24609.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Keen; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and pricey (Lester) Horn.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Henry Davis
Race: White
Age: 44
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1897
Birth Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Willard Hatfield
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Alta Davis
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Davis Self (Head)"
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14234; Ancesrty.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; two previous marriage; laborer;
living at Blackey, VA; son of William Iranton and Marth Ann (Lester) Davis; married on 10 Jun 1950
in Buchanan Co, VA; Callie Brown; maiden name Thornsbury; age 33; born in Knott Co, KY; widow;
one previous marriage; housework; living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann
Thornsbury.
1. Fortner Family Tree; Posted by aliciaf45656; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Larry Gene Fortner
1940–2013
Birth 05 APR 1940 • Baileysville, Wyoming, West Virginia
Death 23 APR 2013 • Durham, Durham, North Carolina"
2. Parrish Family Tree; Posted by Christie parrish; Ancestry.com Web Site.Additional Information Posted:
Married Diana Lucy Pittman 24 Aug 1967 in Durham, NC
1. Parrish Family Tree; Posted by Christie parrish; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Diana Lucy Pittman-Fortner
1951–
Birth 1951
Death Unknown"Additional Information Posted:
Married Larry Gene Fortner 24 Aug 1967 in Durham, NC
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Lisa and Larry Blankenship"; Article; Page 102; submitted by Teresa Clevenger, Iaeger, WV
24844.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 001424; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Edward Blankenship; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; laborer; living
at Iaeger, WV; son of Willis and Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on 17 Aug 1991 in Grundy, VA;
Sherry Lynn Coleman; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; unemployed; never married; living
at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Alva and Juanita (Hughes) Coleman.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; taken 22 Apr 1930; Page 245A; Image 3 of
13; Family #29/29.
Listed as Thomas Morehead; age 19; born in WV; single; Negro; in household of father, Mack
Morehead.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Moorehead; age 27; born 15 Aug 1911 in Algoma, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV;
son of Mack and Mandie Moorehead; married on 7 Apr 1939 at Lester, WV; Dorothy Mae Jackson;
age 21; born in Dec 1917 at Maybeury, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Annie Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; E.D. 41-43; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 1669B;
Image 11 of 25; Household #91.
Listed as John Morehead; age 29; born in WV; 3 yrs HS education; Negro; married; lived in same
house on1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; in household of father, Mack Morehead, with wife.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Moorehead; age 27; born 15 Aug 1911 in Algoma, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV;
son of Mack and Mandie Moorehead; married on 7 Apr 1939 at Lester, WV; Dorothy Mae Jackson;
age 21; born in Dec 1917 at Maybeury, WV; Colored; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Annie Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Traphill District; Lester; E.D. 41-43; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page 1669B;
Image 11 of 25; Household #91.
Listed as Dorthy Jackson; age 20; born in WV; married; Negro; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, Mack Morehead, with husband.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening; 4 Oct 2019; Page 2; Newspaper Obit.
Mother Esther Mae Flippin.
1. "Not just for grandpas any more"; Family Tree; posted by redgraveresearch; Ancestry.com Website.
"Juel David Cox
1960–1994
Birth 1 SEP 1960 • Madison Boon, West Virginia
Death 17 APRIL 1994 • West Virginia, USA"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Juel David Shell
[Juel David Cox]
[J Cox]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1960
Birth Place: Madison Boon, West Virginia
[Hewett Boone, West Virginia]
Death Date: Apr 1994
SSN: 235046221
Notes: 27 Feb 1975: Name listed as JUEL DAVID SHELL;
08 Mar 1979: Name listed as JUEL DAVID COX;
27 Apr 1994: Name listed as J D COX"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" Juel David Cox
Birth 1 Sep 1960
Death 17 Apr 1994 (aged 33)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113576317"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Tyler Cox. 26 years old passed away Sunday July 26. 2020. Born June 20, 1994 in Logan, WV he was the son of Maria Lucian Hall and the Late Juel David Cox of Hensley, WV.David had a love for music. He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar and drums. He was a grandson, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and a very dear friend to many. David had such a happy personality and was always a joy to be around. He was so loved by many!In addition to his Father, he was preceded in death by his, Maternal Grand Father Robert Lucian, Paternal Grand Parents Jean and Lewis Fletcher, and his brother Eric Cox.Survivors in addition to his mother Maria Hall include his sister Kristie Harrison (husband Bobby), Brother Anthony Redgrave (Wife Lee), Maternal Grandmother Velma Lucian, Special Aunts Joyce Stevenson, Gina Miller and Nita Noe, and nieces Madison and Olivia Morgan, and Gianna Harrison. Special cousins Alex Miller (Fiancé Allison Bell and daughter Heidi) and Daniel Miller.Funeral service will be held Thursday July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV; with Pastor Martin West officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV. Friends may call Thursday July 30, 2020 at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.Active pallbearers will be his family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comThe family of David Cox Jr. have entrusted the care of their loved one with Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, WV."
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
A.H. Allen; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; coal miner; living at War Eagle; son of
R.D. and Pricy Allen; married on 13 Feb 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Louise Prater; age 21;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of D. andd Sarah Prater.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Andy H. Allen; age 39; born in KY; married; 1 yr college education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
A.H. Allen; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; coal miner; living at War Eagle; son of
R.D. and Pricy Allen; married on 13 Feb 1920 at War Eagle, WV; Louise Prater; age 21;
born in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of D. andd Sarah Prater.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Louise P. Allen; age 39; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andy H. Allen.
1. 1920 Census, Clay Co, AL; Ashland; taken 18 Feb 1920; Page 99A; Image 53 of 58; Family #170/172.
Listed as James P. Cann; age 46; born in AL; married; laborer in graphite mine; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Clay Co, AL; Ashland; taken 18 Feb 1920; Page 99A; Image 53 of 58; Family #170/172.
Listed as Martha S. Cann; age 50; born in AL; married; in household of husband, James P. Cann.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on 9 Apr
1940; Page 1090A; Image 15 of 74; Household #126.
Listed as John Lester; age 14; born in WV; 6th grade education; not attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Manuel Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
John E. Lester; age 22; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 31 Dec 1947 at
Iaeger, WV; Maxie Lucy Lambert; age 18; born and living in Litwar, WV; single; with consent of Bertha
Lambert, mother of Maxie Lucy Lambert.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as Maxie Lambert; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. Elkhart Co, IN; Death Certificate #81-016343; Ancestry.com Website.
Maxie L. Lester; age 49; born 2 Dec 1931 in WV; divorced; homemaker; living at Rt 2, 288846 Lark
St., Elkhart, IN; daughter of John A. and Bertha (Trent) Lambert; died 3 May 1981 in the Elkhart
General Hospital, Elkhart, IN; due to carcinoma of lung; buried 6 May 1981 in Trent Cemetery,
Longpole, WV; informant, Juanita Stover, 210 Emerald St, Elkhart, IN.