1. 1930 Census, Hudson Co, NJ; Jersey City; 31 Belmont Ave; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 198A; Image 1 of 36;
Family #5/7.
Listed as Louis Hornby; age 20; born in NJ; single; apprentise in office building; in household of mother, Ilda
Gertrude Hornby.
2. 1940 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; Kingston; E.D. 10-34; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 764A;
Image 27 of 63; Household #227.
Listed as Lewis Hornby; age 30; born in NJ; married; 4 yrs college education; lived Jersey City, NJ on 1 Apr 1935;
mechanical engineer in coal mine; head of household.
3. WV Will Books, 1756-1971; LSD Web Site/
McDowell Co, WV Will Book #11; Pages 218 and 219.
Lists wife, Doris Louise Hornby; children: Barbara Ann Hornby; Jane Hornby Fox and Kenneth Lewis Hornby.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 011869; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Alfred Hornby; age 56; born 26 Jul 1909 in Woodbridge, NJ; married; mining engineer; living at Welch,
WV; son of Frank and Ildagertie Hornby; died 29 Aug 1965 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to epidermoid
carcinoma of left lung with metastasis; buried 31 Aug 1965 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell
Co, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Jim Ferris; 6 Jul 2013; double grave marker photo shown.
Lewis Alfred Hornby; born 26 Jun 1909; died 29 Aug 1965; buried here; double grave marker photo shown
with wife, Doris Louise;
"Lewis graduated from Cooper Union Institute, June 4, 1936, B.S., Civil Engineering. He won the Physics prize 3 years in a row. Working nights and attending classes during the day, he completed the 5-year course in 4 years, graduating with honors; of about 100 who began the course the first year, only 16 graduated. He worked for Semet-Solvey, a division of Allied Chemicals who sent him to Kingston WV. He moved to Welch in 1940 and later started his own civil, mining, construction and consulting engineering business there and served as City and County Engineer, McDowell County, a position he held until his death. Lewis was a well-respected businessman known throughout the State of West Virginia and into Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. He was licensed in West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky. There are many bridges in the area that he built on which his name is engraved. He was a member of the Lions Club. "
1. 1940 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Kanawha District; Kingston; E.D. 10-34; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 764A;
Image 27 of 63; Household #227.
Listed as Doris Hornby; age 27; born in NJ; married; 1 yr college education; lived Jersey City, NJ on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Lewis Alfred Hornby.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ernest L Mclaughlin
Residence Date 18 Jul 2001
Residence Place Bassett, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 10 May 1941
Address Bassett, Virginia 24055
Address Date 18 Jul 2001
2nd Address Collinsville, Virginia 24078
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1995-18 Jul 2001
3rd Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1993-01 Feb 1999
Record Number 171313287"
2. Douglas Motyuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit
"Ernest Lee McLaughlin, 75, of Collinsville, VA, formerly of the War area, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Hospice Home of Rockingham Co.
"Born May 10, 1941 in Eckman he was the son of the late Edward McLaughlin and Doshie Herndon McLaughlin. He was a former foreman in a furniture factory.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Vernon and Clifford McLaughlin; and three sisters, Clydie Atwell, Frances Wishnevsky, and Ethel Estep.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anna Blankenship McLaughlin of Collinsville, VA; a son, Ernie McLaughlin of Bassett, VA.; two daughters, Pamela Hunley of Bassett, VA. and Shannon Nopala of Collinsville, VA.; a sister, Betty Payne of War; and two grandchildren Deanna Nopala and Marco Nopala.
"Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Yukon # 2 Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Lacy Griffith and Mary Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Estep Cemetery, Slate Creek, Raysal...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Anna J Mclaughlin
Also Known As Jean Mclaughlin
Residence Date 18 Jul 2001
Residence Place Collinsville, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 27 Mar 1958
Address Collinsville, Virginia 24078
Address Date 18 Jul 2001
2nd Address War, West Virginia 24892
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1998
3rd Address Collinsville, Virginia 24078
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1996-18 Jul 2001
4th Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
4th Address Date 01 Feb 1993
Record Number 171313289"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Barney Jerry Christian
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1927
Birth Place: Bartley, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 19 Jan 1945
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 115
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: John Chapman Christian
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Barney Jerry Christian Self (Head)
John Chapman Christian Father"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #58.
Listed as Barney J. Christian; age 23; born in WV; married; air pumper in coal mine; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'56 011578; WV Archives Web Site.
Barney Jerry Christian; age 29; born 17 Jan 1927 in Bartley, WV; married; miner for Island Creek
Coal Co; SS# 232-34-1977; living in Bradshaw, WV; son of Chat and Lizzie Christian; died 1 Sep
1956 from injuries in auto accident on highway in Bradshaw, WV; buried 3 Sep 1956 in Christian
Cemetery; informant J.A. Christian
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valeria Neal; 8 Apr 2014.
" Barney Jerry Chrisitan
Birth 17 Jan 1927
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Sep 1956 (aged 29)
Bartley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Christian-Roberts Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127625464"
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; E.D. 93-18; taken 6 Jun 1940; Page 417A;
Image 17 of 26; Household #126.
Listed as Lucille Scyphers; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father Clayton H. Cyphers.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #58.
Listed as Lucille Christian; age 17; born in WV; married in household of husband, Barney J. Christian.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Deleated User; 10 May 2022; maintained by Dream Weaver.
" Larry Gene Christian
Birth 26 Sep 1950
Death 8 Jan 2022 (aged 71)
North Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 239623350"Additional Information Posted:
"Larry Gene Christian, age 71 of North Tazewell, VA died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home. He was born September 26, 1950 and was a son of Lucille Scyphers Workman of Pounding Mill, VA and the late Barney Jerry Christian."Larry was a 1970 Graduate of Iaeger High School and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Christian worked for many years with Honey Well Aerospace as a small engine airplane mechanic. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting, boating and camping.
In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by the man who raised him as a son, Samuel Workman."In addition to his mother, those who survive to cherish his memory include two sons, both of Mesa, AZ; three sisters, one brother, of Abingdon, VA; many nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends, also survive.
"Funeral Services for Mr. Christian will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Chris White officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January, 15, 2022. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mr. Christian and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com"
1, West Virginia, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; McDowell Co, WV; LDS Website via
Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Stanley Blaha
Age: 56
Birth Date: 1887
Birth Place: Skripne, Poland
Naturalization Date: 1944
Naturalization Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Source Reference: Declarations of Intention, Petitions, 1944, v. 7
FHL Film Number: 1738160"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Blaha; born 5 Jul 1915; in Hartcove (could not locate this place), PA; single; living at Elbert,
WV; son of Stanley and Anna; married on 11 Nov 1939 in Gary, WV; Emma Majerczyk; born 6 Nov
1918 at Elbert, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of Martin and Lilly.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Blaha; born 5 Jul 1915; in Hartcove (could not locate this place), PA; single; living at Elbert,
WV; son of Stanley and Anna; married on 11 Nov 1939 in Gary, WV; Emma Majerczyk; born 6 Nov
1918 at Elbert, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of Martin and Lilly.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 212B; Image
23 of 42; Family #180/182.
Listed as Virgil Runyon; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Runyon.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken on 28 Jun 1940; Page
1125A; Image 11 of 60; Household #84.
Listed as Virgil Runyon; age 22; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; cut-off sawyer in lumber mill; in household of mother, Nancy M. Runyon.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry .com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil Runyons
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1917
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Nancy Runyons
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Virgil Runyons Self (Head)
Nancy Runyons Mother"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil Runyon
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1917
Death Date: Dec 1963
Claim Date: 31 Dec 1963
SSN: 234206035"
5. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil Runyon
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 46
Birth Date: Est 1917
Residence Place: Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Death Date: 29 Dec 1963
Death Place: Dayton, Montgomery, USA
Inquest Hospital: Good Samaritan Hospital
Registrar's Certificate Number: 94193
Inquest Questions: Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: Yes, not used for certification;"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by GraveHunter; 12 Oct 2014.
"PFC Virgil Runyon
Birth 17 Jun 1917
West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Dec 1963 (aged 46)
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot SC 1 T5 115
Memorial ID 137179235"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by GraveHunter; 12 Oct 2014.
" Jean Audrey Nation Runyon
Birth 30 Mar 1927
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Death 18 Dec 1967 (aged 40)
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot Section 12 Lot 84 Sp 14
Memorial ID 137179277"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by GraveHunter; 12 Oct 2014.
" Robert Henry Runyon
Birth 23 Nov 1947
West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jul 1996 (aged 48)
Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Plot Section 4 Lot 110 Sp 2
Memorial ID 137179267"