1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; Page 1232B; Image 102
of 132; Household #802.
Listed as Pinkey Kenneday; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Kennedy.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-023310; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jess Willard Keen; age 56; born 3 Apr 1917 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Jolo, WV; son of Jake and Rhoda (Rose) Keen; marrid on 14 Jun 1973 in
Grundy, VA; Pinkie Kennedy; age 35; born 12 May 1938 in WV; single; this her 1st marriage; 6th
grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of John Henry and Nannie (Atwell) Kennedy.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 051127; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Luke Gibson; age 70; born 23 Jan 1907 in VA; widowed; last marriage ended 11 Mar 1978; this was
his 3rd marriage; living at General Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; 3rd grade education; son of Lewis and
Eliza Jane (Ward) Gibson; married on 8 Nov 1978 in Grundy, VA; Pinkie Keen, maiden name
Kennedy; age 40; born 12 May 1938 in WV; widow; this was her 2nd marriage, 1st marriage ended
in Nov 1974; livin at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; 6th grade education; daughter of John Henry and
Nannie Atwell.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pinkie Gibson
SSN: 232-78-0086
Last Residence:
24850 Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 12 May 1938
Died: 13 Jul 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1964)"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pinkie Keen
[Pinky Kennedy]
[Pinkie Gibson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 May 1938
Birth Place: Jolo McDowel, West Virginia
[Joes McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Jul 1989
Father: John H Kennedy
Mother: Nannie Atwell
SSN: 232780086
Notes: Apr 1974: Name listed as PINKIE KEEN;
18 Jun 1975: Name listed as PINKY KENNEDY;
06 Mar 1979: Name listed as PINKIE GIBSON"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 17 Apr 2014.
" Pinkie Kennedy Gibson
Birth 12 May 1938
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Jul 1989 (aged 51)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Kennedy Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Death Registry; Vol #__(1958); WV Archives Web Site.
Baby Osborne; born and died 15 Apr 1958 in Clark Clinic, Iaeger, WV; female; stillborn; breech
delivery; prolapsed cord with pressure on cord during delivery; child of Lewis Osborne and Pinkie
Kennedy; living at Jolo, WV; buried 16 Apr 1958 in Kennedy Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, John
Kennedy, Jolo, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronnie Lee Kennedy, 58, of Jolo, WV passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his residence. Ronnie was born March 26, 1961 in Welch, WV a son of the late Pinkie Kennedy Gibson."In addition to his mother, Pinkie, Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Luke Gibson and one sister, Rita Kennedy. (Believe Ronnie was son of Lewis Osborne; the smae as his sister, Rita Ann
Osborne)"Survivors include one sister, Phyllis Horn and husband Kenneth of Roderfield, WV, a special cousin and caregiver, Troy Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
"Graveside services will be conducted Monday, September 30, 2019 at 2 o’clock with Reverend Johnnie Akers officiating at the Kennedy Cemetery up Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV, with burial to follow. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 148; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Short; age 18; born in Russell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Perry and
Sarah; married on 9 Sep 1919 in Yukon, WV; Sallie Crigger; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of James and _____.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken 27 May 1910; Page 185A;
Image19 of 21; Family #170/177.
Listed as Sallie Crigger; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Crigger.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 148; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Short; age 18; born in Russell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Perry and
Sarah; married on 9 Sep 1919 in Yukon, WV; Sallie Crigger; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of James and _____.
Alexander Clarence "Alec" Crigger
1. 1920 Census, Big Creek District; English; taken on 8/9 ____1920; Page 5A; Image 9 of 38;
Family #75/76.
Listed as Alexander Crigger; age 17; born in WV; single; coal miner; in household of father, James
A. Crigger.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alex Clarence Crigger
Race: White
Age: 39
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1902
Birth Place: English, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 145
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: James Crigger
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Alex Clarence Crigger Self (Head)
James Crigger Father"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 018088; WV Archives Web Site.
Alec Clarence Crigger; age 58; born 10 Jul 1902 in McDowell Co, WV; married; SS#236-10-2740;
coal miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of James and Ellie (Baldwin) Crigger; died 17 Dec 1960 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute coronory occlusion; buried 23 Dec 1960 in Roselawn
Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co, WV; informant, Mrs. Mary Crigger, Caretta, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; Court House PO; taken on 23 Jul 1870;
Page 390A; Family #514/514.
Listed as James A. Crigger; age 3; born in VA; in household of father George W. Criger.
2. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 242A; Family #228/220.
Listed as James Creger; age 12; born in VA; in household of father George W. Criger.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
James Crigger; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced?; farmer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son
of George and Tracy; married on 12 Sep 1901 at John Baldwin's house; Barbara E. Baldwin; age 19;
born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of John W. and Mary Louisy.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken 27 May 1910; Page 185A;
Image19 of 21; Family #170/177.
Listed as James Crigger; age 30; born in WV; married once for 6 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Big Creek District; English; taken on 8/9 ____1920; Page 5A; Image 9 of 38;
Family #75/76.
Listed as James Crigger; age 52; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 48; WV Archives Web Site.
James Crigger; age 55; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
George and Tracy; married on 7 Apr 1925 in McDowell Co, WV; Martha Rasneck; age 45; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of John and Rachel.
7. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Apr 1930; Page 258A; Image 35 of
51; Family #292/296.
Listed as James Crigger; age 62; born in VA; married at 27; farmer; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17246; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
James A. Crigger; age 82 yrs, 7 mons, 21 days; born 26 Apr 1868 in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed;
retired; living at Yukon, WV; son of George and Tracy (_____) Crigger; died 17 Dec 1949 in Yukon,
WV; due to congestive heart failure; buried 19 Dec 1949 in Lomax Cemetery; informant, William
Owens.
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Crigger
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1868
Birth Place: Bland Bland, Virginia
Father: George W Crigger
Mother: Tracey Leonard
SSN: 234327580
Notes: Aug 1941: Name listed as JAMES CRIGGER"
10. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Grant L. Crigger; 20 Jul 2013.
" James A Crigger
Birth 26 Apr 1868
Bland, Bland County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Dec 1949 (aged 81)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Unknown"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as Ellen Balden; age 18; born in VA in Nov 1881; in household of father, John W. Baldwin
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
James Crigger; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced?; farmer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son
of George and Tracy; married on 12 Sep 1901 at John Baldwin's house; Barbara E. Baldwin; age 19;
born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of John W. and Mary Louisy.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken 27 May 1910; Page 185A;
Image19 of 21; Family #170/177.
Listed as Ella Crigger; age 23; born in VA; married once for 6 yrs; 5 children, all living; in household
of husband, James A. Crigger.
1. 1850 Census, Wythe Co, VA; taken on 27 Sep 1850; Page 329A; Family #1474/1474.
Listed as Tracy Leonard; age 23; born in VA; in household of father, John Leonard, with husband,
George W. Criger.
2. 1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Eastern District; Burks Garden PO; taken on 6 Jul 1860; Page 782;
Family #637/628.
Listed as Theresa Crigger; age 28; born in VA; in household of husband, George W. Criger.
3. 1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville Township; Court House PO; taken on 23 Jul 1870;
Page 390A; Family #514/514.
Listed as Tracy Crigger; age 42; born in VA; in household of husband, George W. Criger.
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; taken on 16 Jun 1880; Page 242A; Family #228/220.
Listed as Tracie Creger; age 50; born in VA; married; in household of husband, George Criger.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, taken 7 Jun 1900, Big Creek Township, Page 73B, Family #18/18.
Listed as Tracy Criger, age 74, born in Oct 1825, in VA, married 53 yrs; 8 children, 6 living;
in household of husband, George Criger.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Grant L. Crigger; 22 Jul 2013.
" Barbara Ellen Baldwin Crigger
Birth 1883
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 May 1915 (aged 31–32)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Unknown"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken 27 May 1910; Page 185A;
Image19 of 21; Family #170/177.
Listed as Ella Crigger; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Crigger.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken 27 May 1910; Page 185A;
Image19 of 21; Family #170/177.
Listed as Robert Crigger; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Crigger.
1. 1920 Census, Big Creek District; English; taken on 8/9 ____1920; Page 5A; Image 9 of 38;
Family #75/76.
Listed as Britsy Crigger; age 10; born in WV; single; in household of father, James A. Crigger.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ivan was born September 9, 1944 in Avondale, WV, a son of the late William and Bessie Ellen Pennington Crigger. He was a coal miner. He loved animals, enjoyed being outdoors and gardening."In addition to his parents Ivan was preceded in death by two sisters, Maggie and Frances Crigger; one brother, Jimmy Crigger and a sister-in-law, Renee (Tootsie) Crigger.
"Survivors include his wife Peggy Priscilla Crigger of Bradshaw, WV; two sons, Ivan Crigger Jr and Tammy Caviness of Snow Camp, NC and Paul Crigger of Piney Flats, TN; four daughters, Tammy Jewell and Dwight (Ikey) of Lex, WV, Melissa McGuire and Randall of Newton, NC, Michele Laird and Graham of Galax, VA and Bessie Poletti and Christopher of Hillsville, VA; grandchildren, Kayla, Ashlee and Destinee Crigger, Josh and Meggan Hagerman, Talisha Jewell and Aaron Turski, Grantlen and Stacey Crigger, Courtney and Garrett McGuire, Grayden, Porter, and Peyton Laird, Tanner Poletti and Anita Carronza, Braxton Poletti, Shane, Eric and Christopher Poletti; great grandchildren, Jerry and Logan Joyce, Oakley and Trent Poletti, and Avery Hagerman; one sister, Carol Owens; two brothers, Cecil (Pete) Crigger and Billy Crigger; his special companion, Spot; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Coy Baker, Reverend Dillard Atwell and Reverend Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Wood Cemetery at Oozley Hollow near Bradshaw, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, September 30, 2019 at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Peggy Priscilla Porter Crigger"On June 11th, Peggy Priscilla Porter Crigger was reunited with her husband, Ivan Crigger. Peggy was an incredible lady who made everyone feel seen and loved regardless of what walk of life they came from. She was devoted to her family, caring for her husband and six children. She was a Christian who lived her life honoring the Lord with her whole heart believing that no matter the circumstance, God had everything under control.
"Peggy was a selfless soul who gave her love and support to others without hesitation. She was known for her love of children and animals. She instilled in her family that the important things in life were God, family, education, and helping others. She cherished her friendships and was loved by all who knew her.
"Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ivan, her mom and dad, Ollie and Thomas Porter, sisters Irene Lester, Betty Payne, Lois Riffe, and Freda Stalcup.
"Left to cherish her memory are sisters Pauline Howard and Wanda and Jim Miller, two sons, Ivan Crigger Jr., Paul Crigger, four daughters; Tammy and Dwight Jewell (Ikey), Melissa and Randall McGuire, Michele and Graham Laird, and Bessie and Chris Poletti, grandchildren; Kayla, Ashley, and Destinee Crigger, Josh and Meggan Hagerman, Talisha and Aaron Turski, Grantlen Crigger, Courtney and Garratt McGuire, Grayden, Porter, and Peyton Laird, and Tanner, Shane, Eric, Christopher, and Braxton Poletti; great grandchildren; Jerry and Logan Joyce, Trent, Oakley David and Oakley Lynn Poletti, and Avery Hagerman.
"A special note of gratitude is extended to Tammy and Dwight Jewell for their selfless and unwavering love, support and care.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Connie Cline officiating at The Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery on Oozley near Bradshaw, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at The Jesus Church of Bartley, Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 12 noon until the time of services at 1 o’clock.
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Harold Bowman, 55, of Berwind Lake Road, War passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home.
"Born December 26, 1960 in Jacksonville, MS, he was the son of the late Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch and Frank James Bowman. James worked in the Army reserves before moving to North Carolina where he was a diesel mechanic. He moved back home to War and retired as Berwind Lake Groundskeeper.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mona McCormick.
"Those left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Lori Wray and husband Larry of McClure, PA, and Donna Ramsey and husband Mike of War; his uncles and aunts, Lennye and Gail McCormick of Gibsonville, NC, and Phyllis Krahel and husband John of Beavertown, PA; nieces and nephews, Buddy and Amanda Beavers of Lenoir City, TN, James Beavers and Jesse Beavers both of War, Megan Beavers of Yukon, Phaedre Wray and husband Eric of Olympia, WA, Billy Wray of Lewistown, PA, James Wray of Bellefonte, PA, MacKenzie Ramsey and wife Victoria of War, and John Ramsey and wife Kassandra of Gary He left behind many young great nieces and nephews, and many special friends, including Peggy Burnett of TN, and Ruby Gilbert of Caretta.
"The family will hold a memorial service to honor his life on Sunday, May 22, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating...."