1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Junior B. Rife; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #48235; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Booker Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner; living at Page,
VA; son of Patton and Emma (Ratliff) Riffe; married on 30 Dec 1939 in Grundy, VA; Lola Louise
Mullins; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; living in Page, vA; daughter of
Albert and Vada (Tolar) Mullins.
3. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 755; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Jack Booker Riffe; born 21 May 1921; Specialist First Class US Navy; entered service 17 Aug 1943;
served at Great Lakes, IL and in the Pacific; attended Iaeger HS; Protestant; son of M/M Patton Riffe,
Shelbyville, KY; husband of Mrs. Lola Mullins Riffe, Avondale, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Booker Riffe; age 25; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 9 Aug 1946 in
Welch, WV; Janet Addair; age 21; born in English, WV; single; living in Avondale, WV.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Booker Riffe
[Jack B Riffe]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 May 1920
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Mar 1999
Father: George P Riffe
Mother: Emma Bartley
SSN: 236182930
Notes: Sep 1939: Name listed as JACK BOOKER RIFFE;
23 Mar 1999: Name listed as JACK B RIFFE"
6. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestery.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Booker Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital status: Married
Age: 77
Birth Date: 24 May 1921
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Other, Beaufort, West Virginia
Residence Zip Code: 24879
Occupation: Mining machine operators
Industry: Coal mining
Death Date: 16 Mar 1999
Hospital Name: "NC Baptist Hosp, Inc"
Death Place: Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina
Social Security Number: 236182930
Father's Last Name: Riffe
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes: Disposition: Removal out-of-state, Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed, Attendant: Physician, Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death, Hospital Status: Hospital Inpatient"
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 227A; Image 45 of 50;
Family #458/469.
Listed as Lona Mullins; age 2 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Albert M. Mullins.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 136A; Image 5 of 10;
Family #47/50.
Listed as Lala Mullens; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Albert M. Mullins.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #48235; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Booker Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner; living at Page,
VA; son of Patton and Emma (Ratliff) Riffe; married on 30 Dec 1939 in Grundy, VA; Lola Louise
Mullins; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; living in Page, vA; daughter of
Albert and Vada (Tolar) Mullins.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harrison Cox
Gender: Male
Marital status: Widowed
Race: Black
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1890
Birth Place: Floyd Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1915
Marriage Place: Floyd , Virginia
Father: Lewis
Mother: Lizzie
Spouse: Omie Saunders
FHL Film Number: 31345
Reference ID: p72 e41"
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1255; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harrison Garfield Cox; age 29; born 14 Jun 1889 in Floyd Co, VA; living in McDowell, WV; coal miner
for Arlington Coal and Coke Co at McDowell, WV; married; Negro; dependent mother, wife and 2
children; tall with slender build, brown eyes and Black hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; McDowell Precinct; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page
178B; Image 26 of 45; Family #281/290.
Listed as Harisson G. Cox; age 30; born in VA; married; Black; coal loader in mine; head of
household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; McDowell Precinct; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page
178B; Image 26 of 45; Family #281/290.
Listed as Oma J. Cox; age 20; born in VA; married; Black; in household of husband, Harrison G. Cox.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; McDowell Precinct; taken 31 Jan 1920; Page
178B; Image 26 of 45; Family #281/290.
Listed as Charles P. Cox; age 4 yrs, 10 mons; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Harrison G.
Cox.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: David Eric Evans [Eric David Evans] [Eric Evans]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1942
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Apr 1999
Father:
Paul J Evans
Mother:
Edith M Kaylor
SSN: 233684744
Signature on SSN Card: Eric Evans
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jun 1960: Name listed as DAVID ERIC EVANS;
Mar 1962: Name listed as ERIC DAVID EVANS;
22 Apr 1999: Name listed as ERIC D EVANS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Ivan Mullins; age 27; born and living at Welch, WV; single; married on 4 Aug 1961 at Davy, WV;
Dora Carol Osborne; age 17; born in Alpoca, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; with consent of Ozzie and
Polly Osborne, parents of Dora Carol Osborne.
2. Phillips Funeral Home; Ironton, OH; Posted Obit.
"Lee Ivan Mullins, 85, of Ironton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley. The West Virginia native was born January 5, 1934 a son to the late Walter and Florence (Bishop) Mullins. Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife of 35 years, Violet (Mooney) Mullins.
"Mr. Mullins was a U.S. Army and Marine veteran serving in the Korean War and a graduate of Welch High School in West Virginia. Lee went on to work as truck driver for JB Hunt. He was a member of American Legion Post 243 and VFW Post 4329 in Galion, Ohio. Mr. Mullins was a licensed Amature Radio Operator and enjoyed playing music on his guitar. Lee also remodeled homes, and was as an electrician and welder.
"In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by: three sons: William Mullins Sr. of Coal Grove, Ohio, Mark (Jesse) Mullins of Catlettsburg Kentucky, and Lee (Wastee) Mullins Jr. of Belton, Texas a daughter: Janet (Chris) Anthony of Edison, Ohio six brothers: Kenneth Mullins, Walter Mullins Jr., Orville Mullins, Elvis Mullins, David Mullins, and John Mullins five sisters: Phyllis, Cathy, Sue, Diana, and Geneva
nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren"In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by: six brothers: Cody Mullins, Clarence Mullins, Amos Mullins, Oley Mullins, Carl Mullins, and Marvin Mullins
"There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street Ironton, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made online to the Mullins family by visiting www.phillipsfuneralhome.net"
1. (Apparently this family chaged their name from Rutherford to Elswick)
2. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Malissa Sullivan
Age: 21
Est. Birth Year: abt 1872
Residence: Pike
Spouse Name: Bud Retherford
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Residence: Pike
Marriage Date: 3 Nov 1893
Marriage Location: Pike
County of Record: Pike"
1. Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Malissa Sullivan
Age: 21
Est. Birth Year: abt 1872
Residence: Pike
Spouse Name: Bud Retherford
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Residence: Pike
Marriage Date: 3 Nov 1893
Marriage Location: Pike
County of Record: Pike"
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul Jack Evans
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1914
Birth Place: Maitland, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Maitland, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Maitland, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Height: 5 8
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Gray
Next of Kin: Cora Evans
Household Members Age Relationship
Paul Jack Evans 26 Self (Head)
Cora Evans Mother
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Jack Evans
[Paul J Evans]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1914
Birth Place: Maitland Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jan 1999
Father: Evert J Evans
Mother: Cora H Williamson
SSN: 233146090
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as PAUL JACK EVANS;
02 Feb 1999: Name listed as PAUL J EVANS"
1, 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; Big Rock; E.D. 14-12; taken 21 May 1940; Page
389A; Household #279.
Listed as Marie Kaylor; age 16; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John F. Kaylor.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas E. Coles; born 16 Jul 1909 in Camel (sic) Co, VA; single; Colored; living in Worth, WV; son of
Sidney and Louvenia; married on 22 Dec 1938 in Northfork, WV; Katherine Cox; born 15 Apr 1917 in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Harrison and Oma.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas E. Coles; born 16 Jul 1909 in Camel (sic) Co, VA; single; Colored; living in Worth, WV; son of
Sidney and Louvenia; married on 22 Dec 1938 in Northfork, WV; Katherine Cox; born 15 Apr 1917 in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Colored; daughter of Harrison and Oma.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Ollie Davis; age 52; born 9 Jul 1917 in Jefferson Co, AL; divorced; 1 previous marriage; Negro; living
at Box 47, Worth, WV; son of John and Ophelia (Lock) Davis; married on 20 Aug 1969 at Worth, WV;
Katherleen Cox Coles; age 49; born 15 Apr 1920; widow; one previous marriage; Negro; living at
Box 47, Worth, WV; daughter of harrison and Oma Jane (Saunders) Cox.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Katherleen Cox Coles
[Katherleen C Davis]
[Katherleen Cox Cox]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1920
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
[Arlington Mc??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Feb 2006
Father: Harrison G Cox
Mother: Oma J Saunders
SSN: 235648583
Death Certificate Number: RICHARDSON FUNERAL WV
Notes: Apr 1958: Name listed as KATHERLEEN COX COLES;
Jan 1971: Name listed as KATHERLEEN C DAVIS"
1. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Pfc Jack Boyd Adams
Gender Male
Birth Date 18 Jul 1927
Birth Place Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date 29 Jun 2014
Cemetery Knights of Pythias Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio? Y
Father Glen Adams
Mother Dora Belle Adams
URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169118609/jack-boyd-adams"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Elsie Rife; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsie Mae Riffe
[Elsie M Adams]
[Elsie Adams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1925
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
[Jolo McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 2 Nov 2002
Father: George P Riffe
Mother: Emma Bartley
SSN: 226240847
Notes: Dec 1941: Name listed as ELSIE MAE RIFFE;
Jan 1948: Name listed as ELSIE M ADAMS;
14 Nov 2002: Name listed as ELSIE ADAMS"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elsie Adams
SSN: 226-24-0847
Last Residence:
21921 Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA
Born: 6 Jun 1925
Died: 2 Nov 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by CindyS; 24 Oct 2006.
"lsie Adams
Birth 6 Jun 1925
Death 2 Nov 2002 (aged 77)
Burial
Elkton Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Elsie Adams Age 77 of Elkton, MD died Saturday, November 2, 2002 at Laurelwood Care Center. Graveside service will be at 11 am on Thursday, November 7 at Elkton Cemetery, Elkton, MD."Birth information from the U.S. Social Security Death Index."
1. "George Patton's Killing of Brother Corbin"; Posted 18 Apr 2014 by Merisha Harvey; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
"Patton had killed his brother, Corbin in self defense after his divorce from Elizabeth and was
boarding with Corbin. Corbin drew a gun on him...Corbin had killed a man when he was 16 years old
and spent 5 years in prison and was very mean and unpredictable. Both brothers were very close, their mother having died in childbirth and the boys were bound out when Patton was 12 and Corbin was 11
. In the 1900 census of the household of Wallace Mullins in VA. a relative of his grandmother Sarah Mullins Riffe. Corbin's where abouts were possibly in KY with his mother's family the McPeaks in
1900. "
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 237A; Image 19 of 32;
Family #162/162.
Listed as George P. Rife; age 13; born in Dec 1876 (sic, 1886) in VA; servant; in household of
Wallace Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 71A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #94/94.
Listed as Paten Rife; age 33; born in WV; married once for 2 yrs; laborer in timber mill; head of
household.
4. Letcher Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #2564; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patten Riffe; age 33; born 16 Dec 1885; miner; for Consolidation Coal Co, Burdine, KY; living
in Burdine, KY; nearest relative, Emma Rife, wife, living in Burdine, KY; tall with stout build; brown
eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 24 Feb 1920; Page 63A; Image 3 of 50;
Family #23/23.
Listed as Patten Rife; age 34; born in VA; married; lumberman in saw mill; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Patten Rife; age 41; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
7. Buchanan Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-0313; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patton Riffe; age 57; born 16 Dec 1885 in McDowell, VA (sic, born in VA); living at
Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; employed by B.B. Burns, Vansant, VA at Whitewood, VA; person who
will always know address, Jimmy Riffe, Whitewood, VA; 5' 11-1/2" tall; 167 lbs; brown eyes; gray
hair; ruddy complexion.
8. Pike Co, KY; Death Certificate #13571; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Patton Riffe; age 61 yrs, 6 mons; born in Buchanan Co, VA; married; husband of Emma B.
Riffe, age 60; watchman for contruction company; SS# 232-18-5119; son of Booker and unknown
mother Riffedied 7 Jun 1945 in Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, Pike Co, KY; due to 3rd degree burns
of body and extremites; body removed 10 Jun 1945 to Jolo, McDowell Co, WV; informant, James H.
Riffe, Jewel Valley, VA
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George P Riffe
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1884
Birth Place: McDowell CO, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Jun 1945
Claim Date: 30 Jun 1945
SSN: 232185119
Notes: 10 Jan 1977: Name listed as GEORGE P RIFFE"
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 25 Jul 2011.
" George Patton Riffe
Birth 16 Dec 1886
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jun 1945 (aged 58)
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 24 Feb 1920; Page 63A; Image 3 of 50;
Family #23/23.
Listed as Emma Rife; age 32; born in VA; married; in household of husband, George P. Riffe.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Emma Rife; age 40; born in KY; married at 21; in household of husband, George P. Riffe.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Elizabeth Reed-Eanes; 25 Jul 2011.
" Emma Bartley Riffe
Birth 15 Apr 1889
Kentucky, USA
Death 6 Feb 1965 (aged 75)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Name:Emma Riffe[Emma Bartley] Birth Date:5 Apr 1890 Birth Place:KY Death Date:6 Feb 1965 Death Place:Garland, McDowell, West Virginia Burial Date:8 Feb 1965 Burial Place:Paynesville, West Virginia Cemetery Name:Noah Stewart Death Age:74 Occupation:Housewife Race:White Marital Status:Widowed Gender:Female Residence:Garland, McDowell, West Virginia Father Name:John Bartley Mother Name:Revecca Vanover FHL Film Number:800216 "
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Birth Certificate #9043; Ancestry.com Website.
Belva May Rife; born 25 Mar 1915 at Kenady, VA; as 2nd child of Patton Rife; age 24; farmer; and Ella
Potter; age 20; housewife; both born in VA; living at Lick Fork, VA.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 243A; Iamge 5 of 51;
Family #34/35.
Listed as Belvia Rife; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 6 May 1940; Page 1171B;
Image 46 of 66; Household #376.
Listed as Ivan Coleman; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Coleman.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #21427; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ivan William Coleman; age 23; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; student; son of Sam and
Oma (Gross) Coleman; married on 21 Jul 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Bertha Pearl Collons; age 18; born
in Rock Ridge, WV; single; student; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of French and Rose (Beavers)
Collins.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit..
"Ivan William Coleman 86, of Raysal, WV passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 in Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Ivan was born December 1, 1932 in Bradshaw, WV, a son of the late Sam and Oma Gross Coleman. Ivan served three years in Korean War. He was a member of the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church. Most importantly he loved going to the House of the Lord then he enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, mechanic work and spending time and traveling with his lovely wife that never left his side. Also, Ivan was known as the “Bubble Gum Man’” by the children at church.
"In addition to his parents Ivan was preceded in death by one sister Ruby Mitchem.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Linda of 23 years; three daughters, Scarlet (Kevin) Chaffins of Davy, WV, Aleta and Tina Coleman both of Roanoke, VA; two sons, Ivan Waymond (Helen) Coleman of Greensboro, NC, Rodney Coleman of Roanoke, VA; seven grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of brothers and sister of the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church. Ivan will be greatly missed by all.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Herman Day and Reverend Charles Vance officiating at the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church in Raysal, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Rife Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Military graveside services will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Active pallbearers will be Tommy David Poore, Jacob Poore, Kevin Chaffins, Jeffrey Hagerman, Hulling Jr. White, Rick Honaker, Cletus Mullins and Estil Pruitt. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, October 15, 2019 at the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church in Raysal, WV after 6 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family...."
1. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #21427; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ivan William Coleman; age 23; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; student; son of Sam and
Oma (Gross) Coleman; married on 21 Jul 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Bertha Pearl Collons; age 18; born
in Rock Ridge, WV; single; student; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of French and Rose (Beavers)
Collins.