1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Crouse
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: John
Mother: Mollie
Spouse: Ollie May Lee
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: L194 P215"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Thomas Crouse
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1890
SSN: 236102876
Notes: 19 Aug 1977: Name listed as GEORGE THOMAS CROUSE"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 17 Jul 2007.
" George Thomas Crouse
Birth 1890
Death 4 Mar 1937 (aged 46–47)
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Crouse
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1912
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: John
Mother: Mollie
Spouse: Ollie May Lee
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: L194 P215"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 17 Jul 2007.
" Ollie May Lee Crouse
Birth 1897
Death 14 Nov 1968 (aged 70–71)
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #45014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Crosier; age 23; born in AL; single; miner; Colored; living at Pocahontas, VA; son of Allen and
Emma (Mobry) Crosier; married on 1 Nov 1939 in Tazewell, VA; Lucille Cromwell; age 18; born in
Wilcoe, WV; single; Colored; living in Pocahontas, VA; daughter of Oliver and Lucy Mae (Cardwell)
Cormwell.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Crozier
Race: Black
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1916
Birth Place: Good Water, Alabama, USA
Residence Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 169
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Gray
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Emma Crozier
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Crozier Self (Head)
Emma Crozier Mother"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Crozier
[William Crosier]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1916
Birth Place: Goodwater, Alabama
Death Date: 29 Dec 1995
Father: Allen Crozier
Mother: Emma Molbrey
SSN: 232189852
Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM CROZIER;
13 Jan 1996: Name listed as WILLIAM CROSIER"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #45014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Crosier; age 23; born in AL; single; miner; Colored; living at Pocahontas, VA; son of Allen and
Emma (Mobry) Crosier; married on 1 Nov 1939 in Tazewell, VA; Lucille Cromwell; age 18; born in
Wilcoe, WV; single; Colored; living in Pocahontas, VA; daughter of Oliver and Lucy Mae (Cardwell)
Cormwell.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Minnie Lucille Crosier
[Lucille Crosier]
[Minnie Lucille Cromwell]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Wilcoe McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 May 1994
Father: Oliver Cromwell
Mother: Lucy M Cardwell
SSN: 235647593
Notes: Feb 1958: Name listed as MINNIE LUCILLE CROSIER;
20 May 1994: Name listed as LUCILLE CROSIER"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Lee Crouse
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 May 1918
Birth Place: Canebrake, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Lillian Emma Crouse
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Walter Lee Crouse Self (Head)
Lillian Emma Crouse Wife"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Lee Crouse
[Walter L Crouse]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 May 1918
Birth Place: Berwind, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Apr 1992
Father: George T Crouse
Mother: Ollie M Lee
SSN: 232142484
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as WALTER LEE CROUSE;
09 May 1992: Name listed as WALTER L CROUSE:
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Lee Crouse
Death Date: 30 Apr 1992
Death Place: Salem, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Jc Crouse "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Thomas Crouse
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1925
Birth Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Coretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 25 Jun 1943
Registration Place: Coretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Ollie Mae Crouse
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Thomas Crouse Self (Head)
Ollie Mae Crouse Mother"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #26718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Thomas Crouse, Jr; age 21; born in War, WV; single; coal miner; no previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; son of George Thomas and Oliie Mae (Lee) Crouse; married on 26 Jul 1946 in
Tazewell Co, VA; Betty Pansy Proffitt; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at War, WV; daughter of Thomas William and Mary Ellen (Keene, sic? King?) Proffitt.
4. Find A Grave, com Web Site; submitted by Andrina S. Womack Todus; 15 Jun 2009.
" George T Crouse, Jr
Birth 25 Jun 1925
Death 23 Sep 2006 (aged 81)
Burial
Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA "
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Daniel and Yvonne Crouse Guidi"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Dan
and Yvonne Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #26718; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Thomas Crouse, Jr; age 21; born in War, WV; single; coal miner; no previous marriage;
living at Caretta, WV; son of George Thomas and Oliie Mae (Lee) Crouse; married on 26 Jul 1946 in
Tazewell Co, VA; Betty Pansy Proffitt; age 18; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at War, WV; daughter of Thomas William and Mary Ellen (Keene, sic? King?) Proffitt.
3. Find A Grave, com Web Site; submitted by Andrina S. Womack Todus; 15 Jun 2009.
" Betty Pansy Proffitt Crouse
Birth 13 Sep 1928
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Apr 2010 (aged 81)
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA "
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Daniel and Yvonne Crouse Guidi"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Dan
and Yvonne Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "George and Betty Proffit Crouse"; article;
Pages 128-129; submitted by Yvonne Crouse Guidi, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "James and Patricia Johnson Crosier" article;
Page 128; submitted by James William Crosier, Canebrake, WV 24819.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 30; born in Morgan Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John
and Dora; married on 18 jan 1936 at Caretta, WV; Odessa Dyers; age 27; born in GA; single; Black;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Akers and Carrie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 22; born in AL; divorced; Colored; living at Caretta, WV; married on 25 Mar 1950 in
Caretta, WV; Lois Octavia Johnson; age 22; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Caretta, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Silas Lane; age 30; born in Morgan Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of John
and Dora; married on 18 jan 1936 at Caretta, WV; Odessa Dyers; age 27; born in GA; single; Black;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Akers and Carrie.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. McDowell Co Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
James Strother Crockett; age 28; born in Christiansburg, VA; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
10 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; Helen Jean Barker; age 29; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1918); Page 23; Line #16; WV Archives Web Site.
Helen Jane (sic?, Jean?) Barker; born 30 Sep 1918 in Gary, WV; parents J.H. and Cora Barker.
3. McDowell Co Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
James Strother Crockett; age 28; born in Christiansburg, VA; single; living in Welch, WV; married on
10 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; Helen Jean Barker; age 29; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Strother and Jean Crockett"; article; Page 128;
submitted by Rebecca Crockett, 3755 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rebecca Jean Crockett
Gender: Female
Death Age: 57
Birth Date: abt 1956
Birth Place: Welch, W. VA
Death Date: 21 Sep 2013
Death Place: Teays Valley, W. VA.
Obituary Date: 23 Sep 2013
Father: J. Strother Crockett
Mother: Jean Barker Crockett
Siblings: Mary Gearhart
Jim Gearhart
Betsy Crockett
Jane Crockett
Joe Crockett "
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rebecca J Crockett
Social Security Number: 232-78-0626
Birth Date: 20 May 1956
Issue year: 1964
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Sep 2013"
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 20 Apr 1940; Page
411A; Image 19 of 63; Household #169.
Listed as Benson Perry; age 21; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; timber truck driver; in household of father, Ira Perry.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Benson F Perry
Residence Date 01 Apr 1993
Residence Place Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date Feb 1919
Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date 01 Apr 1993
Record Number 171317008"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jul 2018.
" Benson Floyd Perry
Birth 1919
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Feb 1989 (aged 69–70)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Wharncliffe, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Benson Floyd Perry, 70, of Hanover, died Monday in a Logan hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of UMWA and of the Baptist faith."Bom at Gilbert Creek, he was a son of the late Ira Walter Perry (1894-1950) and Virgie Cline-Perry (1901-Deceased). He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Perry (1934-Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife, Agnes Collins-Perry; daughters, Melissa Perry-Goins and Treva Perry-Hatfield, both of Bluefield, Dreama Perry-Godfrey and Donna Jean Perry-Bartram (1959-2012), both of Hanover, Melda Sue Perry (1952-2018), Zelma Perry-Weills and Vanessa Perry-Hatfield, all of the home; adopted sons, James Perry and Mack Perry, both of the home; brother, Glacial Perry (B. 1932) of OH; sister, Connie Perry-Jenkins of Matewan; and six grandchildren.
"The funeral will be noon Thursday at Full Gospel of Joe Trent Church on Gilbert Creek with the Rev. Shirley Lester and the Rev. Joe Trent officiating and burial at Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights, where military graveside rites will be conducted by Sandy River District American Legion Post No. 175 of Bradshaw.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Newspaper Archives; Wednesday, February 15, 1989; Page 20"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Agnes Collins Perry, 83, of Hanover, WV, passed away Saturday evening, September 16, 2017, at her residence following a long illness.
"Agnes was born June 12, 1934 in Ben Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Opal and Mary Ellen Hatfield Collins. She was a home maker, a good biscuit maker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Agnes attended the Hanover House of Faith.
"In addition to her parents Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Benson Floyd Perry; one daughter, Donna Jean Bartram; two sisters, Mabel Lester and Evelyn Lester; and three brothers, Melvin, Johnny, and Kenneth Bledsoe.
"Survivors include seven daughters, Melda Sue Perry of the home, Vanessa D. Hatfield of Hanover, Zelma Kay Walls of Justice, Drema Darlene Adams of Hanover, Treva Hatfield of Gilbert, Melissa Goins of the home, and Crystal Dawn Mounts of Gilbert; two sons, James Gregory Perry of Beckley and Mack Perry of Hanover; one sister, Barbara Lowe of North Carolina; one brother, Doug Bledsoe of Hanover; a grandson, Jerry Goins, Jr. whom was a caregiver, additional grandchildren, Jessica Lester, Douglas Hatfield, Shannon Lester, Billy Godfrey, Dylon Perry; and Anthony Walker; and nine great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Scotty Cline officiating at the Hanover House of Faith at Joe Point near Hanover. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Horsepen, WV. ..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melda Sue Perry, 65, of Hanover, WV, died Wednesday, July 17, 2018, at her residence." Melda was born July 21, 1952 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Benson and Agnes Perry Collins. She was a faithful servant of God. Melda enjoyed fishing and camping at Smith Mountain Lake; she also enjoyed playing bingo and doing art work. She loved her I pad and watching her TV shows. She also loved her nieces and nephews.
" In addition to her parents Melda was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Bartram; and her grandparents, Opal Collins, Mary Ellen Bledsoe, and Ira and Virgie Perry.
"Survivors include five sisters, Vanessa D. Hatfield and companion Charles Steele of Hanover, Zelma Kay Walls of Justice; Drema Darlene Godfrey and companion Don Hatfield of Hanover, Treva Hatfield of Gilbert, Melissa Goins of the home and companion Jerry; Crystal Dawn Mounts and husband Dwayne of Gilbert; two brothers, James Gregory Perry and companion Lisa of Beckley and Mack Perry and wife Stella of Hanover; a special uncle Dud Bledsoe of Hanover; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Pastor Beverly Birchfield officiating at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Horsepen near Gilbert. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Goins, Mack Perry, James Perry, Don Hatfield, Shane Lester, Jerry Goins Jr. Anthony Walker and Doug Hatfield...."