1. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juan Grueso Ramor
Arrival Date: 10 Dec 1920
Birth Date: abt 1894
Birth Location: Spain
Birth Location Other: azuaga
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Spanish
Port of Departure: Vigo
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Mongolia..."
2. WV Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Grueso
Age: 47
Birth Date: 1894
Birth Place: Azuaga Badajoz, Spain
Naturalization Date: 1941
Naturalization Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Source Reference: Declarations of Intention, Petitions, 1941, v. 5..."
5' 5" tall; brown eyes; gray hair; 135 lbs; fair complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; born 15 Nov 1894 in Spain; living at Raysal, WV; son of Joe and Pauline;
married on 12 May 1938 at Welch, WV; Emma Brown; born 5 Feb 1908 in Willock, PA;
living at Raysal, WV; daughter of William and Mary.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 1221A;
Image 79 of 132; Household #623.
Listed as John Grueso; age 45; born in Spain; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1956); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; age 61; born in Nov 1894 in Spain; retired miner; maried; SS# 235-05-4286; living at
Raysal, WV; son of unknown parents; died 24 Sep 1956 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV after 65 day stay;
due to extensive pulmonary fibrosis with billous emphysema second; buried 27 Sep 1956 in Roderfield.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
John R. Grueso; born in 1894; died in 1956; buried her; headstone photo shown; "OUR LOVED ONE
WHO SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; born 15 Nov 1894 in Spain; living at Raysal, WV; son of Joe and Pauline;
married on 12 May 1938 at Welch, WV; Emma Brown; born 5 Feb 1908 in Willock, PA;
living at Raysal, WV; daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 1221A;
Image 79 of 132; Household #623.
Listed as Emma Grueso; age 33; born in PA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, John R. Grueso.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046821; Ancestry.com Website.
Eugene Blanlenship; age 45; born 18 May 1929 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 174, Panther, WV; son of Harve and Lonie (Hurley) Blankenship; married on
19 Oct 1974 in Grundy, VA; Maggie Dotson; maiden name Hunt; age 25; born 31 May 1949 in Iaeger,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mohawk, WV;
daughter of Lacy Lee and Dora (Dotson) Hunt.
2.. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clifford E. Blankenship
Social Security Number: 407-30-9750
Birth Date: 18 May 1929
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Kentucky
Last Residence: 24872, Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 31 Jan 2002"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046821; Ancestry.com Website.
Eugene Blanlenship; age 45; born 18 May 1929 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 174, Panther, WV; son of Harve and Lonie (Hurley) Blankenship; married on
19 Oct 1974 in Grundy, VA; Maggie Dotson; maiden name Hunt; age 25; born 31 May 1949 in Iaeger,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mohawk, WV;
daughter of Lacy Lee and Dora (Dotson) Hunt.
1. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Brown
Gender: Male
Residence Years: 1999-2001
Address: Cumberland Rd
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24701
Phone Number: 304-323-2506
Spouse: Teresa Brown"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Eugene Brown
Birth Date: Nov 1969
Residence Date: 2018-2020
Address: 6020 Kaley Dr
Residence: Winter Haven, Florida, USA
Postal Code: 33880
Second Residence Date: 2009-2013
Second Address: 545 Day Ave SW
Second Residence: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24016
Third Residence Date: 1988-2009
Third Address: 1106 James St
Third Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24701
Fourth Residence Date: 2006-2009
Fourth Address: 13267 Moody Rd
Fourth Residence: North Prince George, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 23860"
1. Martinsville, VA; Marriage License #84-003332; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mark Travis Coleman; age 18; born 15 Jun 1965 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt2, Box 220, Ridgeway, Henry Co, VA; son of Vin David and Nancy Jane
(Barnes) Coleman; married on 4 Feb 1984 in Henry Co, VA; Teresa Marie Smith; age 19; born 5 Mar
1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 925 Banks Rd, Martinsville, VA;
daughter of Taylor Clay and Judith Ann (Tabor) Smith.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Teresa Marie Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 23
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1964
Marriage Date: 4 Feb 1984
Divorce Date: 14 Dec 1987
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Mark Travis Coleman
Certificate Number: 1987024633
Number of Children: 0
3. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #88-002241; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Keith Morris; age 21; born 21 Mar 1966 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Rt 4, Box 143, Martinsville, VA; son of Ralph Edward and Betsy (Whitt) Morris
married on 8 Jan 1988 in Henry Co, VA; Teresa Marie Coleman, maiden name Smith; age 23; born
5 Mar 1964 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 19 Dec 1987; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 4, Box 143, Martinsville, VA; daughter of Taylor Clay and Judith (Tabor) Smith.
4. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Teresa Brown
Gender: Female
Residence Years: 1999-2001
Address: Cumberland Rd
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24701
Phone Number: 304-323-2506
Spouse: Richard Brown"
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #35.
Listed as Richard Smith, age 7, born in VA, in household of father,
Abraham Smith.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Smith.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1867); Page 1; Line #11; WV Archives Website.
Richard Smith; age 25; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Abraham
and Amy; married on 19 Apr 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV; Mary Ann Baily (sic, Bailey); age 20; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Green and Mahaly.
4. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, Page 119.
5. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Richard Smith; age 57; born Jan 1843 in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1867); Page 1; Line #11; WV Archives Website.
Richard Smith; age 25; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Abraham
and Amy; married on 19 Apr 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV; Mary Ann Baily (sic, Bailey); age 20; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Green and Mahaly.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Acy Smith; age 24; born Mar 1876 in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father,
Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Martha E. Smith; age 19; born Oct 1880 in WV; single; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Wiley Smith; age 13; born Jul 1886 in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father,
Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Malinda Smith; age 12; born 1888 in WV; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Owen Smith; age 7; born Jun 1892 in WV; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #75-028405; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Robinette; age 22; born 30 Oct 1952 in WVl single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Bassett, VA; son of Wheler and Vergie (Lester) Robinette; married on 10 Jul
1975 in Franklin Co, VA; Annie Marie Foster; age 18; born 12 Jan 1957 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Rt 3, Ferrum, Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Brosie Lee and
Jewell (Sigmon) Foster.
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #75-028405; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Robinette; age 22; born 30 Oct 1952 in WVl single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Bassett, VA; son of Wheler and Vergie (Lester) Robinette; married on 10 Jul
1975 in Franklin Co, VA; Annie Marie Foster; age 18; born 12 Jan 1957 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Rt 3, Ferrum, Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Brosie Lee and
Jewell (Sigmon) Foster.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: G. (sic, J,)W. Fleshman
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 24
Birth Date: 1852
Birth Place: , Monroe, VA.
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1876
Marriage Place: Pulaski, Virginia
Father: Michl. Fleshman
Mother: Eliz. Fleshman
Spouse: Barbara E. Akers
FHL Film Number: 2048472
Reference ID: Item 2 P 299 L 28 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Barbara E. Akers
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1858
Birth Place: , Giles, VA.
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1876
Marriage Place: Pulaski, Virginia
Father: D. Akers
Mother: E. Akers
Spouse: G.W. Fleshman
FHL Film Number: 2048472
Reference ID: Item 2 P 299 L 28"
1. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1898); Page 237; Line #47; WV Archives Web Site.
William M. Mann; age 21; born and living in Monroe Co, WV; son of Lewis M. Mann; married on 11
Sep 1898 at the residence of the bride's father in Monrow Co, WV; Ada Fleshman; age 17; born and
living in Monroe Co, WV; daughter of Jacob W. Fleshman.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV, Princeton, WV, Chrestie Ave, taken on 13 Jan 1920, Page 42A,
Family #89.
Listed as William P. Mann, age 31, born in WV, barber, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV" Vol 46, page 231.
Gilbert Elledge, age 29, born in Wilkes Co, NC, son of John and Ida Elledge, married on 22 Aug 1926
Clara Mann, age 21, daughter of William and Nannie Mann.
1. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1898); Page 237; Line #47; WV Archives Web Site.
William M. Mann; age 21; born and living in Monroe Co, WV; son of Lewis M. Mann; married on 11
Sep 1898 at the residence of the bride's father in Monrow Co, WV; Ada Fleshman; age 17; born and
living in Monroe Co, WV; daughter of Jacob W. Fleshman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D. 24-48; taken 10 Apr 1940;
Page 940A; Image 25 of 30; Household #217.
Listed as William Smith; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, John W. Smith, with parents.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1956); Page 156; Line #37; WV Archives Web Site.
William Randolph Smith; age 22; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married on
23 Dec 1956 in Bluefield, WV; Esther Jaen Scyphers; age 19; born in Northfork, WV; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William R. Smith
Gender: Male
Death Age: 80
Birth Date: abt 1935
Residence Place: Elliston
Death Date: 16 Aug 2015
Burial Date: 19 Aug 2015
Parents: Daniel Clarence Smith; Betty Lee Smith (Wolfe)
Spouse: Esther Jean Smith
Child: Sara
Kevin
Phyllis Lynn Hurt
Daniel
Brenda
Martin
David
Siblings: Taylor Clay Betty Jean "
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Cindy Akers; 10 Mar 2016.
" William Randolph Smith
Birth 21 Aug 1934
Death 16 Aug 2015 (aged 80)
Burial
North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
Ellett, Montgomery County, Virginia, USAAdditional Information Posted:
"next stone is Esther Jean Smith"Inscription: SP4 * US Army
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1956); Page 156; Line #37; WV Archives Web Site.
William Randolph Smith; age 22; born in Maybeury, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married on
23 Dec 1956 in Bluefield, WV; Esther Jaen Scyphers; age 19; born in Northfork, WV; single; living in
Bluefield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
John Brooks; born 19 Jan 1918 in Altasburg, OH; single; lived in Iaeger, WV; son of James and
Louise; married on 2 Feb 1939 in Welch, WV; Almarie Ferguson; born 18 Feb 1919 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of James and Mamie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
John Brooks; born 19 Jan 1918 in Altasburg, OH; single; lived in Iaeger, WV; son of James and
Louise; married on 2 Feb 1939 in Welch, WV; Almarie Ferguson; born 18 Feb 1919 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of James and Mamie.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lynn Aldridge; age 20; born 20 Jun 1947 in Corliss, WV; singe; no previous marriage; living at
Steeles, WV; son of Harold and Freda (Roger) Aldridge; married on 30 Mar 1968 at Iaeger, WV;
Carolyn Debra Lester; age 19; born 1 Sep 1948 in Hensley, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Steeles, WV; daughter of Francis and Imogene (Mullins) Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lynn Aldridge; age 20; born 20 Jun 1947 in Corliss, WV; singe; no previous marriage; living at
Steeles, WV; son of Harold and Freda (Roger) Aldridge; married on 30 Mar 1968 at Iaeger, WV;
Carolyn Debra Lester; age 19; born 1 Sep 1948 in Hensley, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Steeles, WV; daughter of Francis and Imogene (Mullins) Lester.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carolyn D Aldridge
[Carolyn Debra King]
[Carolyn Myers]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1948
Birth Place: Yager, West Virginia
[Henley, West Virginia]
Death Date: 18 Mar 2002
SSN: 229789582
Notes: May 1969: Name listed as CAROLYN D ALDRIDGE;
30 Apr 1979: Name listed as CAROLYN DEBRA KING;
11 Feb 1985: Name listed as CAROLYN DEBRA MYERS;
02 Apr 2002: Name listed as CAROLYN D MYERS
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '70 012093; WV Archives Website.
David Lee Aldridge; age 21 days; born 25 Jan 1970 in WV; infant son of Edward and Carolyn (Lester)
Aldridge; living at Steeles, WV; died 16 Feb 1970 DOA Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;buried
18 Feb 1970 in Pad Fork Cemtery, Steeles, WV; informant, Edward Aldridge, Steeles, WV.