1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178 and 179; "Cecil L. Cline" article; submitted by Cecil L, Cline, 3249
benica Ct, Naples, FL 34109.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Lee Cline; age 22; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 27 Mar 1953 at Panther,
WV; Shirley Jean Stacy; age 17; born and living in Panther, WV; single.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #73-047367; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Cecil Lee Cline; age 43; born 3 May 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5 yrs college
education; living at Box 5611, Huntington, WV; son of Leck and Lillian (Lester) Cline; married Shirley
Jean Clien; maiden name Stacy; age 37; born 10 Nov 1935 in WV; divorced; thus is her 2nd
marriage; 4 yrs college education; living at Box 5611, Huntington, WV; daughter of Hillard P. and
Nancy Elizabeth (Johnson) Stacy.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #76-050122; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Cecil Lee Cline; age 46; born 3 May 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 5 yrs college
education; living at 109 Parkway Dr, Huntington, WV; son of Leck and Lillian (Lester) Cline; married
on 26 Nov 1976 in Pearisburg, VA; Harriet Elaine Payne; maiden name, Neal; age 40; born 30 Oct
1936 in KY; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 5 yrs college education; living at Box 411, Ashland,
KY; daughter of Earl Gordon and Ruth Virginia (Blankenship) Neal.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Robert C. Peurifoy; 18 Mar 2017.
" Cecil Lee Cline
Birth 3 May 1930
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Mar 2017 (aged 86)
Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Lakeview Memorial Park
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"He was the third of twelve children born to the late Leck and Lillian Lester Cline."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Leonard, Bernard, Steve and Troy Cline; sisters, Thelma, Jean and Ruth.
"He served four years in the US Army and was a Purple Heart Veteran of the Korean War. After his discharge he attended The Ohio State University and fulfilled a boyhood dream of obtaining a degree in engineering. He did graduate work in Metallurgy at the University of Tennessee while employed at the Nuclear Weapons Plant at Oak Ridge. He was recruited by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California where he was instrumental in developing advanced manufacturing technology and procedures to resolve problems associated with the manufacture of the Air Force Agena spacecraft, the Navy Polaris Ballistic Weapons System, and the NASA Saturn 5 launch vehicle. He was a Project Engineer responsible for developing some of the manufacturing procedures for the Navy Deep Sea Rescue Vehicle (DSRV). As a result of his work in developing advanced manufacturing technology that was required in the space program, he often received invitations to address national meeting of various engineering groups. He wrote several technical articles that were published in engineering journals and rapidly gained a reputation as a top aerospace research engineer, though his employment by Lockheed, Cecil was under contract to the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center to develop some of the procedures that were used in the building of the giant Saturn V rocket, which was the launch vehicle for the Apollo 11 moon landing. He subsequently became an engineering manager for the Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, Georgia. After leaving the aerospace industry, he was Production Manager for Dorsey Trailers, in Elba, Alabama and Assistant Works Manager for American Car and Foundry in Huntington, West Virginia. Cecil owned and operated businesses in Huntington, West Virginia and Marietta, Georgia. Cecil was a lifelong member of the Southern Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher, Deacon, and chairman of various committees. He had a passion for serving with the NC Baptist Men Disaster Relief organization. He made two trips to Germany on a Baptist Men's project to build a church and one trip to Sri Lanka after the tsunami disaster. He was a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church of Mooresville, North Carolina. Cecil and his wife Rebecca, a native of Greensboro, moved from Naples, Florida to the Lake Norman area in 2000. "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178 and 179; "Cecil L. Cline" article; submitted by Cecil L, Cline, 3249
benica Ct, Naples, FL 34109.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Lee Cline; age 22; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 27 Mar 1953 at Panther,
WV; Shirley Jean Stacy; age 17; born and living in Panther, WV; single.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #73-047367; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Cecil Lee Cline; age 43; born 3 May 1930 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5 yrs college
education; living at Box 5611, Huntington, WV; son of Leck and Lillian (Lester) Cline; married Shirley
Jean Clien; maiden name Stacy; age 37; born 10 Nov 1935 in WV; divorced; thus is her 2nd marriage;
4 yrs college education; living at Box 5611, Huntington, WV; daughter of Hillard P. and Nancy
Elizabeth (Johnson) Stacy.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Tabitha Mullins Steele" article, page 246.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Dostrict, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 231A,
Family #124.
Listed as Bonnie Steel, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Steele.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Viers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Josh and
Mattie; married on 31 jan 1933 in Iaeger, WV; Bonnie Steele; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Roderfield and Birtha,
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 7 Jan 1920, Page 261B, Family #81.
Listed as Bonnie Steele, age 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Steele.
5. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bonnie Steele
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1915
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Roderfield Steele
Mother: Bitha Mullins
Spouse: G W Stinson
Certificate Number: 1939027375"
6. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35566; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billie E. Cline; age 46; born in North Spring, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; engineer; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of Matthew and Barbara (Robinette) Cline; married on 1 Oct 1964 in Lebanon, VA;
Bonnie Steele; maiden name Steele; born and living in Iaeger, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; daughter of William R. and Bitha (Mullins) Steele.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013
Bonnie Cline; born 10 Apr 1919; died 8 Jun 2004; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Billie E. Cline.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178; "Bonnie Steele Cline" article; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC
61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Teddy J Lively
Event Date: 09 Jul 2008-10 Jan 2009
Event Place: Wimauma, Florida, United States
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1947
Address: Wimauma, Florida 33598
Possible Relatives: Theresa Biddie Lively
Affiliate Identifier: 1341018859"
1. Fanning Funeral Hone; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Edwin Lively, 62, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."James was born April 9, 1957 a son of the late Clarence and Lola “Irene” Lively. He was a coal miner and enjoyed watching westerns and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and going to the beach.
"In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by five brothers, Billy Ray, Jerry Clarence, John David, Charles Steven and Jeffery Thomas Lively; one niece, Annette Truitt; one nephew, Eddie Lee Cline and one great nephew, Brayden Lee Cline.
"Survivors include his wife, Jewell Lively of the home; two brothers, Teddy Joe Lively of Wimauma, FL and Freddy Dale Lively of Ikes Fork, WV; four sisters, Janice Porter of Sun City Center, FL; Lois Ann Williamson of Loris, SC, Rita Faye Irick of Ikes Fork, WV, and Laverne Dickerson of Logan, WV; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Judy Bragg.
" Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 12 noon with Reverend James Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Lively Cemetery on Beartown Mountain near Beartown, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, October 25, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-022379; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John David Browning; age 19; born 1 Jan 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Box 351, Gilbert, WV; son of Mora Lee and Virginia (Poe) Browning; married on
11 Jun 1976 in Grundy, VA; Elizabeth Jewell McBrayer; age 16; born 23 Dec 1959 in WV; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 37, Justice, WV; daughter of John Ed and Ruth
Eloise (Godfrey) McBrayer.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1909); Page 172; Line #122; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Blackwell; age 26; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widowed; married on 25 Feb 1909 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 22; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widow.
2.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #162/166.
Listed as Edward Blackwell; age 27; born in WV; married twice; last time for 1 yr; farm laborer,
working out; head of household.
3.1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; East Bank; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 12A;
Image 1 of 12; Famiyl #5/5.
Listed as E.S. Blackwell; age 36; born in WV; married; laborer for gas company; head of household.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 45; Line #961; WV Archives Web Site.
T.R. Sheets; age 20; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single; married on 26 Dec 1905 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 16; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV, single.
2. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1909); Page 172; Line #122; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Blackwell; age 26; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widowed; married on 25 Feb 1909 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 22; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widow.
3, 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #162/166.
Listed as Eva Blackwell; age 21; born in WV; married twice; last time for 1 yr; in household of
husband, Edward S. Blackwell.
4.1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; East Bank; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 12A;
Image 1 of 12; Famiyl #5/5.
Listed as E.J. Blackwell; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Ed S. Blackwell.
5. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eva J Blackwell
[Eva J Canterbury]
Gender: Female
Age: 47
Birth Date: abt 1892
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1939
Marriage Place: Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Father: James Canterbury
Mother: Dorothy Thompson
Spouse: J G Edelman
Film Number: 001574156"
6. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1951); Page 42; Line #44; WV Archives Web Site.
Anthony Cline; age 65; born in Mohawk, WV; divorced; night guard; living in Montgomery; son of
Alderson and Amanda; married on 14 Jul 1951 in Fayetteville, WV; Eva Edelman; age 58; born in
Kanawha Co, WV; widow; living at Gauley Bridge; daughter of James and Darthula.
1.1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; East Bank; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 12A;
Image 1 of 12; Famiyl #5/5.
Listed as Mary Blackwell; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Ed S. Blackwell.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as James Canterbury; age 49; born in WV; married once for 30 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as Darthula Canterbury; age 48; born in WV; married once for 30 yrs; 8 children; 6 living; in
household of husband, James Canterbury.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as Asa D. Canterbury; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, James Canterbury.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as Rosa A. Canterbury; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, James Canterbury.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as Lillie P. Canterbury; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James Canterbury.
1.1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #161/165.
Listed as Mary M. Canterbury; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, James Canterbury.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-059222; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Lewis Wagner; age 35; born 9 Aug 1946 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 131, Roderfield, WV; son of Johnny and Ortha (Steele) Wagner; married on 2 Dec 1982
in Grundy, VA; Cloita Jean Dudleson; age 18; born 17 Apr 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 12th
grade education; living at Box 3, Coalwood, WV; daughter of Robert Douglas and Ruby (Keene)
Dudleson.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles L Wagner
Residence Date 01 Aug 2001
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Aug 1946
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1999
3rd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
Record Number 557298244"
3.Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Wagner
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 9 Aug 1946
Died: 18 Aug 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1962)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Charles "Chuck" Wagner; born 9 Aug 1946; died 18 Aug 2010; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"LOVING BROTHER".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-059222; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Lewis Wagner; age 35; born 9 Aug 1946 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 131, Roderfield, WV; son of Johnny and Ortha (Steele) Wagner; married on 2 Dec 1982
in Grundy, VA; Cloita Jean Dudleson; age 18; born 17 Apr 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 12th
grade education; living at Box 3, Coalwood, WV; daughter of Robert Douglas and Ruby (Keene)
Dudleson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cloita Jean Dudleson, 55, of Premier, WV, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her residence. Cloita was born April 17, 1964, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Keene Dudleson. She was a CNA, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, arts and crafts, and crocheting."Cloita was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruby Keene Dudleson.
"Survivors include five children, Robert Christian and fiancée Brittany West of Coalwood, WV, Georgia Roberts and husband Eddie of Welch, WV, Jeanie Marie Roberts of Narrows, VA, A.J. Christian of Kimball, WV and Nichole Chinsolo of Princeton, WV; seven grandchildren, Kaylynn Riggs, Kimberlynn Riggs, Kaden Christian, Avery Christian, Cameron Christian, Trey Roberts, and Bryn Roberts, two sisters, Sandy Williams, and Karen Kawalski, three brothers, Wayne Dudleson, Tommy Dudleson, and David Dudleson; special friends, Johnny and Connie Martin.
"Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Carter Cemetery at Shabby Run near Roderfield, WV with burial to follow.
" Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family."
1. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Douglas Dudleson
Divorce Date: 20 Dec 2000
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Ruby Dudleson "
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert "BOB" Dudleson, age 78, of Premier WV, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014, at Charleston Area Medical Center. Born December 29, 1936, in Roderfield WV, he was the son of the late Edgil Harold and Dorothy McDinnis Dudleson Sr.
"He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was
"Preceded in death by his step mother, Ida Dudleson who raised him, one brother, Edgil Harold Dudleson Jr, and one sister, Willa Mae Addair.
" Survivors include three daughters, Cloita Justice of Premier WV, Sandy Williams and husband Michael of Fredricksburg VA, Karen Kolesk Plante and husband Brian of Mooresville PA, three sons, David Earl Dudleson and wife Susian of Fredricksburg VA, Dwayne Dudleson, and wife Katrina of Partlow VA, Bobby Ray Dudleson and wife Julie of Lebbittown PA, one brother, Earnie Dudleson of KY, one sister, Sylvie Hill of Caretta WV, twenty one Grandchildren, two special grandchildren, Robert Douglas Christian, and Georgia Lynn Roberts, Eighteen Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Special great grandchildren, Kaylynn, Kimberlynn, Kaden, Avery, Trey, and his former wife Ruby.
"Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 29, 2014 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV with Pastors Gene Ball and Danny Blackburn, officiating. Burial followed at the Carter Family Cemetery in Shabby Run WV ..."
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 45; Line #961; WV Archives Web Site.
T.R. Sheets; age 20; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single; married on 26 Dec 1905 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 16; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV, single.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1905); Page 45; Line #961; WV Archives Web Site.
T.R. Sheets; age 20; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; single; married on 26 Dec 1905 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 16; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV, single.
2. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1909); Page 172; Line #122; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Blackwell; age 26; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widowed; married on 25 Feb 1909 in
Kanawha Co, WV; Eva Canterbury; age 22; born and living in Kanawha Co, WV; widow.
3, 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #162/166.
Listed as Eva Blackwell; age 21; born in WV; married twice; last time for 1 yr; in household of
husband, Edward S. Blackwell.
4.1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; East Bank; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 12A;
Image 1 of 12; Famiyl #5/5.
Listed as E.J. Blackwell; age 30; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Ed S. Blackwell.
5. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eva J Blackwell
[Eva J Canterbury]
Gender: Female
Age: 47
Birth Date: abt 1892
Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1939
Marriage Place: Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Father: James Canterbury
Mother: Dorothy Thompson
Spouse: J G Edelman
Film Number: 001574156"
6. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1951); Page 42; Line #44; WV Archives Web Site.
Anthony Cline; age 65; born in Mohawk, WV; divorced; night guard; living in Montgomery; son of
Alderson and Amanda; married on 14 Jul 1951 in Fayetteville, WV; Eva Edelman; age 58; born in
Kanawha Co, WV; widow; living at Gauley Bridge; daughter of James and Darthula.
1, 1910 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Big Sandy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 12A; Image 23 of 40;
Family #162/166.
Listed as Ocie Sheets; age 2; born in WV; in household of step-father, Edward S. Blackwell, with
mother.
2.1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; East Bank; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 12A;
Image 1 of 12; Famiyl #5/5.
Listed as Ocie Blackwell (sic, unknown); age 12; born in WV; in household of step-father, Ed S.
Blackwell, with mother.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bev; 30 Dec 2006; maintained by Ancestral Sleuth.
" Jacob Conrad Edelman
Birth 8 May 1835
Death 17 May 1918 (aged 83)
Burial
Drawdy Cemetery
Peytona, Boone County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Jacob Conrad Edelman
(1835-1918)
Prisoner of War"Born in Rainrod, Vogelsberg, Germany, in 1835, Jacob immigrated to the US in 1847 and eventually settled in what was to become West Virginia.
"His family in Germany was of high nobility, which came about from the procurement of the tremendous fortune resulting from the manufacture of nails.
"From the start of the Civil War in 1861, he worked on a steamboat and used a local mill to grind grain for Confederate soldiers.
"In 1863 he was arrested by Union soldiers for aiding the Confederacy and imprisoned at Brownstown (now Marmet), W. Va. His case was appealed and he was eventually released on the grounds of foreign protection, since he was not a naturalized citizen and thus did not hold loyalties to either side.
"After the war he became a US citizen, an engineer, school trustee, postmaster, land agent, County Commissioner, a member and later president of the Boone County Court, and was elected to the state legislature and served two terms as a member of the House of Delegates.
"He died in 1918 and is buried at Drawdy Cemetery in Boone County, West Virginia.
"Obituary:
JACOB EDELMAN DIED AT THE AGE OF 84 YEARS. WAS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MEN IN BOONE COUNTY AND HAD RENOUNCED ALLEGIANCE TO GERMANY."J.C. EDELMAN, one of the best known men in Boone county died at his home in Peytona last week at the age of 84 years. He was well known among the elder inhabitants of Charleston and was a frequent visitor to the city up to about a year ago since which time his health failed gradually until his death. He suffered from complications incident to advanced age.
"Although a native of Germany, Mr. Edelman renounced his allegiance to the Government of the Fatherland early in life and his loyalty to the United States has never since she declared war on the country of his nativity, been questioned. He often expressed a wish in the days of his declining health, that he might be spared to see American arms triumph over Prussian militarism.
"JACOB CONRAD EDELMAN was born in Bavaria, May 8, 1835 and emigrated to the United States in 1847 when he was twelve years of age. He first settled in Maryland and after living there for two years he moved to North Carolina. Seven years later he came to West Virginia to make his home. Mr. Edelman was one of the most influential men in Boone County politics in his earlier life. He served two terms as the representative of that county in the House of Delegates in the nineties. Previous to that time he was Country Commissioner and held other offices of trust. He was a lifelong Democrat.
"Besides his wife, Mr. Edelman is survived by three sons, Jacob C. Edelman, Jr. of Winifrede, J. G. Edelman of Peytona and John Edelman of Cannelton. Three daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith of St. Albans, Mrs. W. J. Bolin of Montgomery and Mrs. Lewis Long of Peytona. J.C. Edelman Born May 8, 1835 Died May 17, 1918
"Sources: http://www.28thga.org/unit_ancestors.html
http://www.disknet.com/indiana_biolab/eg698.htm"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 15 Jun 2010.
" Ida U. Snodgrass Edelman
Birth 27 Jan 1857
Racine, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Dec 1941 (aged 84)
Peytona, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Drawdy Cemetery
Peytona, Boone County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Widow of Jacob Edelman"Charleston Newspaper Obit
"Mrs. Ida S. Edelman
"Services for Mrs. Ida Snodgrass Edelman, 85, widow fo Jacob Edelman, who died Friday afternoon after a long illness, will be conducted by Rev. W.B. Corder at 2 pm today in the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. W. Lewis, at Peytona. Hunter and Hunter mortuary of Madison will have charge of burial in Drawdy Cemetery.
"Nephews will be pallbearers and granddaughters the flowers girls"