1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-001505; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gerald Eugene Lambert; age 20; born 4 Feb 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs college
education; living at 1536 East 71st Street, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; son of Tony and Youla (Gentile)
Lambert; married on 19 Jan 1974 in Grundy, VA; Karen Denise Walls; age 20; born 2 Apr 1953 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yr college education; living at Box 26, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
James Brady and Dorothy Marion (Powell) Walls.
1. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph Bowen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 27
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 30 Dec 1923
Birth Place: Wilder, Russell, Virginia
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1950
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Muncie, Indiana
Father: Perry Bowen
Mother: Pearlie Musick
Spouse: Ruth Ann Kitchen
Page: 481"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Ruth Kitchen; age 5; born in KY; single; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken 24 Apr 1940;
Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Ruth Kitchen; age 15; born in KY; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
3. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruth Ann Kitchen
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1924
Birth Place: Princess, Boyd, Kentucky
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1950
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Muncie, Indiana
Father: Charlie Kitchen
Mother: Oral May Mcknight
Spouse: Ralph Bowen
Page: 481"
1. "Brownfield Ivey Meyers... Family Tree"; posted by LPBrownfield., Ancestry.com Website.
"Charles Kitchen
1884–1948
Birth 3 DEC 1884 • Rush, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Death 5 MAR 1948 • McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
2. Boyd Co, KY; Marriage Bond; Page #577; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Kitchen; age 23; born in Rush, KY; coal miner; this is his 1st marriage; son of David and
Lizzie (Moore) Kitchen; married on 17 Jun 1908 in Ashland, KY; Oral May McKnight; age 24; born
in OH; this is her 1st marriage; daughter of William and Mattie (Evans) McKnight.
3. 1910 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; Princess Village; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 127B; Image
16 of 32; Family #136/137.
Listed as Charles Kitchen; age 25; born in KY; married once for 2 yrs; coal miner; head of
household.
4. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as Charles Kitchen; age 35; born in KY; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Charley Kitchen; age 46; born in KY; married at 25; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken 24 Apr 1940;
Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Charlie Kitchen; age 55; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal mine; head of household,
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-2738; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Charlie Kitchen; age 57; born 3 Dec 1884 in Rush, KY; employed by Indian Poca Coal Co; living at
Jr. Poca, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Charles Kitchen, at same address; 5'10"
tall; 145 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair; light complexion. left foot injured.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4808; WV Archives Website.
Charles Kitchen; age 63; born 2 Dec 1884 in Rush, KY; married; husband of Oral May Kitchen; coal
miner; SS#236-10-5382; living at Welch, WV; son of Dave Kitchen and unknown mother; died 5 Mar
1948 in Grace Hospital; Welch, WV; due to coronary sclerosis and occlusion; buried 8 Mar 1948 in
cemetery, Ashland, KY
9. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Cantrell Fleming; 9 Feb 2019.
" Charlie Kitchen
Birth 2 Dec 1884
Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death 5 Mar 1948 (aged 63)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Coalton Cemetery
Coalton, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 196721967"Grave marker photo shown
1. "Brownfield Ivey Meyers... Family Tree"; posted by LPBrownfield., Ancestry.com Website.
"Oral May McKnight
1885–1957
Birth ABT 1885 • Ohio
Death 1957"
2. Boyd Co, KY; Marriage Bond; Page #577; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Kitchen; age 23; born in Rush, KY; coal miner; this is his 1st marriage; son of David and
Lizzie (Moore) Kitchen; married on 17 Jun 1908 in Ashland, KY; Oral May McKnight; age 24; born
in OH; this is her 1st marriage; daughter of William and Mattie (Evans) McKnight.
3. 1910 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; Princess Village; taken 26 Apr 1910; Page 127B; Image
16 of 32; Family #136/137.
Listed as Ora M. Kitchen; age 25; born in OH; married for 2 yrs; 2 children, both living; in household
of husband, Charles Kitchen.
4. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as Oral Kitchen; age 35; born in OH; married; in household of husband, Charles Kitchen.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Oral Kitchen; age 46; born in OH; married at 25; in household of husband, Charles
Kitchen.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken 24 Apr 1940;
Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Oral Kitchen; age 55; born in OH; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles Kitchen.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Cantrell Fleming; 9 Feb 2019.
" Oral May McKnight Kitchen
Birth May 1884
Death 1957 (aged 72–73)
Burial
Coalton Cemetery
Coalton, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 196722304"Grave marker photo shown
1. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as John Kitchen; age 6; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as John Kitchen; age 17; born in KY; single; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
1. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as Frank Kitchen; age 4 yrs, 8 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Frank Kitchen; age 15; born in KY; single; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8775; WV Archives Website.
Frank Kitchens; age 18 yrs, 6 days; born 5 Jun 1915 in Princess, KY; single; transfer and ___ (sp?) for
W.S. Kerrlls (sp?); son of Charlie and Ora May (McKnight) Kitchen; died 11 Jun 1933 at Iaeger, WV;
from chrushed chest and head injuries in auto accident; killed instantly; buried 13 Jun 1933 in
Coalton, KY; informant, Charleie Kitchen.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Judy Cantrell Fleming; 9 Feb 2019.
" Frank Kitchen
Birth 5 Jun 1915
Kentucky, USA
Death 11 Jun 1933 (aged 18)
McDowell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Coalton Cemetery
Coalton, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 196722215"
1. 1920 Census, Boyd Co, KY; Geyer Bridge; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 99A; Image 13 of 23;
Family #127/128.
Listed as Arthur Kitchen; age 2 yrs, 9 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Arthur Kitchen; age 13; born in KY; single; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken 24 Apr 1940;
Page 795A; Image 29 of 36; Household #183.
Listed as Arthur Kitchen; age 23; born in KY; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arthur Kitchen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1917
Birth Place: Princess Boy, Kentucky
Death Date: 6 Feb 1994
Father: Charlie Kitchen
Mother: Oral M Knight
SSN: 233123516
Notes: Apr 1937: Name listed as ARTHUR KITCHEN"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 2 Apr 1930; Page 248A; Image
4 of 21; Family #42.
Listed as Billy Kitchen; age 7; born in KY; single; in household of father, Charles Kitchen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2164; WV Archives Website.
Billy George Kitchen; age 10 yrs, 4 mons, 13 days; born 19 Sep 1922 in KY; school boy; son of
Charlie and Ora (McKnight) Kitchen; died 2 Feb 1933 at Welch, WV; due to ruptured spleen suffered
in automobile accident 31 Jan 1933; buried 4 Feb 1933 in Coalton, KY; informant, Charlie Kitchen,
Welch, WV.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-009878; Ancestry.com web Site.
Clarence Lester; age 45; born 20 Jan 1931 in Paynesville, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arch and Caroline (VanDyke) Lester; married on
6 Mar 1976 in Lebanon, VA; Gladys Baker; maiden name Baker; born 1 Apr 1936 in Paynesville, WV;
widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 4th grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Will and
Nancy (Blankenship) Baker.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Clarence D Lester
Event Date 01 Jan 2009
Event Place Paynesville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Jan 1931
Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
Address Date 01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1996-01 Jan 2001
3rd Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1994-13 Nov 2000
4th Address Twin Branch, West Virginia 24889
4th Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Possible Relatives Kim Lester, Kimberly L Lester
Affiliate Identifier 171348270"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Gladys Baker; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Baker.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-009878; Ancestry.com web Site.
Clarence Lester; age 45; born 20 Jan 1931 in Paynesville, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arch and Caroline (VanDyke) Lester; married on
6 Mar 1976 in Lebanon, VA; Gladys Baker; maiden name Baker; born 1 Apr 1936 in Paynesville, WV;
widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 4th grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Will and
Nancy (Blankenship) Baker.
1. Lowe Family Tree; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Website.
"Herbert Dallas Blankenship...."
"Birth 9 JUL 1915 • War Eagle, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 FEB 1971 • Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 500; WV Archives Website.
Herbert Dallas Blanlenship; age 40; born in War Eagle, WV; widowed; living in Williamson, WV;
married on 11 Jun 1955 in Welch, WV; Pearl Blankenship; age 21; born in Paw Paw, KY; single;
living at Big Panther, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 002053; WV Archives Website.
Herbert Dallas Blankenship; age 55; born 9 Jul 1915 in WV; married; husband of Pearl Blankenship;
machine helper for railroad; SS# 719-07-7285; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of Hannibal and Brookie
(Belcher) Blankenship;died 1 Feb 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to coronary thrombosis;
buried 3 Feb 1971 in Bailey Cemetery, Panther, WV.
1. Lowe Family Tree; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Website.
"Bernice Faye Ferguson
1932–1954
Birth 11 NOV 1932 • West Virginia, USA
Death 21 JUL 1954 • Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA"
2. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #8526; WV Archives Website.
Bernice Blankenship; age 21 yrs, 8 mons, 7 days; born 11 Nov 1932 in WV; living at Thacker, WV;
daughter of Paul and Lottie (Blair) Ferguson; died 21 Jul 1954 in Memorial Hospital, Williamson,
WV; due to esophageal hemorrhage, cause undefined; buried 24 Jul 1954 in Thacker Cemetery,
informant, Herbert Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1472 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298A;
Image 11 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as James W. Beem; age 51; born in Apr 1849 in GA; married 23 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1472 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298A;
Image 11 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Hattie Beem; age 42; born in Jun 1858 in GA; married 23 yrs; 10 children, 9 living; in household
of husband, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Georgia Beem; age 19; born in May 1880 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as William Beem; age 15; born in Jan 1884 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Martha J. Beem; age 13; born in Mar 1887 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Bessie Beem; age 11; born in Jul 1889 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Paul Beem; age 10; born in Jun 1890 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Mittie Beem; age 8; born in Jul 1892 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. 1900 Census, Floyd Co, GA; Vans Villiage 1478 Militia District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 298B;
Image 12 of 20; 101/104.
Listed as Dora Beem; age 5; born in Jul 1894 in GA; in household of father, James W. Beam.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bryan Anthony Thompson, 29, of Charleston, formerly of Hensley, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Charleston. Born June 4, 1991 in Welch, he was the son of Randall Anthony “Tony” Greene and wife Alecia Greene of Hensley, and Kathy Ann Thompson Mills of Welch.
Bryan had been a general laborer and also a server at a steakhouse. He was of the Pentecostal Faith."He was preceded in death by one sister, Amanda Worthington and his paternal grandfather, Raymond Dean Greene.
"In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Olivia Johnson of Danville, VA; brothers, Randy and Michael Worthington of High Point, NC, Shawn Prince of Marion, VA, Randall Greene Jr. of the home, Michael McNeely of Princeton, Braydon McNeely of the home, Kevin Lawrence of Wisconsin, Dustin Reynolds of Princeton; sisters, Alissa Greene of Hensley, Erica McNeely and Angelina McNeely both of Iaeger; maternal grandparents, Drema Potter Brown of Welch and Homer Thompson of Princeton; maternal grandparents, Herman and Brenda McNeely of Iaeger; paternal grandmother Rosharon Stanley of Bland, VA; a host of aunts and uncles; fiancé, Madison McDowell of Charleston.
"There will be no visitation or funeral services at this time. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Thompson family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1910 Census, jackson Co, NC; River Township; River Road; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 151B; Image 2 of 11;
Family #18/18.
listed as Ira F. Robinson; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, William P. Robinson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 188B; Image 32
of 56; Family #343/345.
Listed as ira Robinson; age 22; born in NC; married at 20; coal loader; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as Ira Robinson; age 34; born in NC; married; no listed education; lived in Wyoming Co, WV on 1 Apr
1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira Fleming Robinson
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1907
Birth Place: Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Residence: Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Occupation: Little Warcreek Coal Co
Weight: 143
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Troy Vance
Relationship: Friend
Household Members:
Name
Ira Fleming Robinson"
5. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira F Robinson
Birth Year: 1907
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: North Carolina
State of Residence: South Carolina
County or City: Pickens
Enlistment Date: 6 Feb 1945
Enlistment State: South Carolina
Enlistment City: Fort Jackson Columbia
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Skilled Miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 88
Weight: 180"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira F. Robinson
SSN: 235-10-1570
Last Residence:
29671 Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
BORN: 11 Apr 1907
Died: 11 May 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ira Robinson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1907
Death Date: 11 May 1993
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235101570
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Feb 1945
Release Date 1: 13 Jul 1945"
8. FindAGrave.com web Site; Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Six Mile, Pickens Co, SC; submitted by
Ray Waldrop; 18 Apr 2011.
Ira Flemming Robinson; born 11 Apr 1907; died 11 May 1993; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Ocie Edan Jackson Robinson; "TOGETHER FOREVER"
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurricane; taken on 25 Mar 1920; Page 49B; Image
48 of 71; Family #398/401.
Listed as Ocie A. Jackson; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Harvey G. Jackson.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as Ocie Robinson; age 24; born in VA; married; 2nd grade education; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Ira Robinson.
3. FindAGrave.com web Site; Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Six Mile, Pickens Co, SC; submitted by
Ray Waldrop; 18 Apr 2011.
Ocie Edna Robinson; born 4 Sep 1916; died not shown; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Ira Flemming Robinson; "TOGETHER FOREVER"
(She may not be buried here. There is no death date shown)
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 174B;
Image 18 of 42; Household #145.
Listed as William Robinson; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Ira Robinson.