1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 841, page 275B.
Listed as Joshua Day, age 2, in household of father, James Day.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary P.O., taken on 20 Aug 1860, Family #364.
Listed as Joshua Day, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, James Day.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Elkhorn District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 330B;
Family #31/34.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 32; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 6.
Joshua Day, age 25, married on 14 Aug 1873, Julia Christian.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896
Both were living in Buchanan Co, VA.
No other information is listed.
5. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, 28 Feb 2000, Isaac Day search.
Joshua Day married Narcissa Cole.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001, submitted by ptholden@aol.com
Joshua Day; son of James and Easter Prewitt Day; born in 1848; married
first, Narcissa Cole; children: Alexander, High, and Malcolm Malachi Day;
married second, Julie Christian on 14 Aug 1873; children: Robert and Mary Day.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page
221B; Family #131/131.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 71; born in VA; widowed; in household of neice, Virginia Belle and her
husband, Mack Hagerman.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001.
Narcissa Cole; born abt 1848; daughter of Lorenzo Dow and Ally Baker Cole;
married Joshua Day, son of James Daniel and Easter Prewitt Day.
2. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 278B, Family #860.
Listed as Narcissa Cole, age 2, born in VA, in household of mother, Ally Cole.
3. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary P.O., taken on 20 Aug 1860, FamilY #363.
Listed as Sena Cole, age 13, born in VA, in household of mother, Ally Cole
4. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, Grundy PO, taken on 5 Sep 1870,
Page 180A, Family #99.
Listed as Narcissa Coal, age 20, born in VA, in household of brother, Joshua Cole.
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Family 841, page 275B.
Listed as Joshua Day, age 2, in household of father, James Day.
2. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary P.O., taken on 20 Aug 1860, Family #364.
Listed as Joshua Day, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, James Day.
3. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Elkhorn District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 330B;
Family #31/34.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 32; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
4. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 6.
Joshua Day, age 25, married on 14 Aug 1873, Julia Christian.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896
Both were living in Buchanan Co, VA.
No other information is listed.
5. Familysearch.com, LDS Web Site, 28 Feb 2000, Isaac Day search.
Joshua Day married Narcissa Cole.
6. Ancestry.com Web Site, Narcissa Cole search, 21 Sep 2001, submitted by ptholden@aol.com
Joshua Day; son of James and Easter Prewitt Day; born in 1848; married
first, Narcissa Cole; children: Alexander, High, and Malcolm Malachi Day;
married second, Julie Christian on 14 Aug 1873; children: Robert and Mary Day.
7. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page
221B; Family #131/131.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 71; born in VA; widowed; in household of neice, Virginia Belle and her
husband, Mack Hagerman.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Elkhorn District; taken on 14/15 Jun 1880; Page 330B;
Family #31/34.
Listed as Julet Day; age 32; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Joshua Day.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 6.
Joshua Day, age 25, married on 14 Aug 1873, Julia Christian.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896
Both were living in Buchanan Co, VA.
No other information is listed.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 157A, Family 126.
Listed as Julia Day, age 52, born in Jul 1847, in WV, in household of son, Robert Day.
4. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, page 301, Family #1175.
Listed as Julia Christian, age 3, in household of father, William Christian.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Mastin Christian search, 9 Dec 2001, submitted by
Jerry Barnette, wbarnett@netscope.net.
Julia E. Christian; bon in 1847 in Buchanan Co, VA; married Joshua Day.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA, Family 115.
"First Families of McDowell Co, West Virginia", Evans, page 20.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Samuel and Nancy Steele Article, page 245,
Samuel and his wife, Nancy, were both born in KY. Had seven sons:
Levi, James, Robert, Samuel, Reuben, Andrew, and Robbin. Two daughters:
Matilda and Polly.
3. Ibid, page 245. Reuben died in 1916 at Sandy Huff, McDowell Co, WV. His wife
was Patsy Bently also born in KY. Sons were: James Harvey, Samuel, John,
Levi, and Lark. Daughters were: Rilda, Elizabeth, Nancy and Polly.
4. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 8, Family #54.
Listed as Rilda Steel, age 17, in household of father, Reuben Steel.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Lafayette Deskins, age 7, in household of father, Frances M. Deskins.
2. E-mail, J. Green, 19 Mar 2005.
Lafayette died as a younster.
1. E-mail, J. Green, 19 Mar 2005.
Mary Louise Deskins, twin to Elizabeth, died at birth with mother, Marilda Steele Deskins.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Texas Deskins, age 29, born in VA, in household of husband, Frances Deskins.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smythe Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
1. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 12.
Frances M. Deskins, age 26, a widower, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 5 Jan 1878 Elizabeth T. Smith, age 26, a widow,
born in Smyth Co, VA, daughter of Daniel and Eliza Smith.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as Francis M. Deskins, age 28, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, Page 257A, Family 317.
Listed as Marion Deskins, age 48, born in Oct 1851 in WV, married 12 years, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Apr 1910, Page 81A, Family #46.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 58, born in WV, married 5 times, last time for less than a year,
farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 22 Mar 1920, Page 250A,
Family #302.
Listed as Frances M. Deskins, age 68, born in VA, widowed, head of household.
7. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John W. Deskins"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Mrs Cloia Baker
Deskins, 21 Belfast Court, Hartford City, IN 47348.
1. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 714.
Center Township, page 020.
Listed as Matilda England, age 19, in household of Newton Evans.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 24.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 115.
Frances M. Deskins, age 34, widowed, born in Wayne Co, WV, son of John and
Sally Deskins, married on 8 Jan 1886 Matilda England, age 28, born in Pike
Co, KY, daughter of Ruel and Pricy England.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 317B, Family #88.
Listed as William P. Deskins, age 4, in household of father, Frances M. Deskins.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 76.
William Deking (sic Deskins), age 21, married on 2 Apr 1897 May Roberts, age 20.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family #316.
Listed as William Deskins, age 24, born in Feb 1876 in WV, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, head
of household.
4. E-mail from J. Green, 18 Mar 2005
Provided most of the information on this Deskins Family.
1. 1880 Census, Webster Co, WV; Glade District; taken on 18 Jun 1880; Page 412B; Family #140/140.
Listed as Mary Roberts, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Gordon Roberts.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 76.
William Deking (sic Deskins), age 21, married on 2 Apr 1897 May Roberts, age 20.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 257A, Family 316.
Listed as Mary E. Deskins, age 24, born in May 1876 in WV, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, in
household of husband, William Deskins.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek District, page 017.
Listed as George Deskins, age 22, head of household.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 106.
George W. Deskins, age 20, born in Tazewell Co, VA, married on 26 Apr 1877
Sally Woolridge, age 22, born in (______) Co, VA.
No parents were listed.
3. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 26/27 Apr 1910; Page 171B;
Family #125/125.
Listed as George W. Deskins; age 48; born in VA; married once for 31 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek District, page 017.
Listed as Sally Deskins, age 24, in household of husband, George Deskins.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 10.
George Deskins, age 20, married on 26 Apr 1877 Sally Woolridge, age 22.
3. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 26/27 Apr 1910; Page 171B;
Family #125/125.
Listed as Sarah Deskins; age 54; born in VA; married once for 31 yrs; 9 children, 7 living; in household
of husband, George W. Deskins.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek District, page 017.
Listed as John Deskins, age 2, in household of father, George Deskins.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 774.
Big Creek District, page 017.
Listed as Rachel Deskins, age 2 months, in household of father, George
Deskins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Candacy "Dicey" Roberts, daughter of Owen and Delilah Caudill Roberts,
married first George Elswick, second Preston Jones and third George Ratliff
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Sandy River District, page 019.
Listed as Dicy Elswick, age 37, in household of John A. Deskins.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 229, Roberts
Family of McDowell Co, WV article, submitted by Rodney D. Veitschegger, 2072
Quail Run Dr, Bowlin Green, KY 42104.
Candacy "Dicey" Roberts, daughter of Owen and Delilah Caudill Roberts,
married first George Elswick, second Preston Jones and third George Ratliff
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Samuel Presley search, 12 Jan 2002, "Gene Pool
Individual Records", submitted by unknown.
Martha Dillion; born in 1877 at Thorpe in McDowell Co, WV; died on 22 Dec
1920 at Blackwolf, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of George N. and Rhoda
Belcher Dillion; married Samuel Paris Presley, son of Joshua and Emerilla
Dillion Presley
Samuel Paris Presley; born on 11 Feb 1872 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 28 Jul 1963 at Anawalt, McDowell Co, WV; son of Joshua and Emerilla
Dillion Presley: married Nancy Hess.
2. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, submitted by Robert Daniel Cox, 15934
La Verida Dr, Victorville, CA 92392.
Samuel Paris Presley; born on 11 Feb 1872 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 28 Jul 1963 at Anawalt, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 31 Jul 1963 at
Church of God Cemetery, Abb's Valey, (Tazewell Co), VA: married first Martha
Dillion; second Nancy Hess.
3. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 48.
Samuel P. Presley, age 23, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Joshua and Rilla Presley,
married on 28 Mar 1895 Martha Dillion, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of
George N. and Rhoda Dillion.
4. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, 88th District, taken on 18 Jun 1880,
Page 243B, Family #248.
Listed as Samuel Presley, age 8, born in VA, in household of mother, Emerilla Dillion Presley.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, Precinct #12, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 157A, Family #118.
Listed as Samuel Presley, age 27, born in Feb 1872 in WV, farmer, head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 775.
Elkhorn District, page 007.
Listed as Martha Dillion, age 4, in household of father, George N. Dillion.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Samuel Presley search, 12 Jan 2002, "Gene Pool
Individual Records", submitted by unknown.
Martha Dillion; born in 1877 at Thorpe in McDowell Co, WV; died on 22 Dec
1920 at Blackwolf, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of George N. and Rhoda
Belcher Dillion; married Samuel Paris Presley, son of Joshua and Emerilla
Dillion Presley.
3. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 48.
Samuel P. Presley, age 23, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Joshua and Rilla Presley,
married on 28 Mar 1895 Martha Dillion, age 17, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of
George N. and Rhoda Dillion.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, Precinct #12, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 157A, Family #118.
Listed as Martha Presley, age 21, born in Jun 1878 in WV,married 6 years, 4 children, 1 living, in household of
husband, Samuel P. Presley.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Samuel Presley search, 12 Jan 2002, "Gene Pool
Individual Records", submitted by unknown.
Martha Dillion; born in 1877 at Thorpe in McDowell Co, WV; died on 22 Dec
1920 at Blackwolf, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of George N. and Rhoda
Belcher Dillion; married Samuel Paris Presley, son of Joshua and Emerilla
Dillion Presley
Son, Crockett Presley; born in 1897 at Bishop, Tazewell Co, VA.
2. FamilySearch.com, LDS Web Site, submitted by Robert Daniel Cox, 15934
La Verida Dr, Victorville, CA 92392.
Samuel Paris Presley; born on 11 Feb 1872 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co, VA;
died on 28 Jul 1963 at Anawalt, McDowell Co, WV; buried on 31 Jul 1963 at
Church of God Cemetery, Abb's Valey, (Tazewell Co), VA: married first Martha
Dillion; second Nancy Hess.
Son of Samuel and Martha, Crockett Presley; born abt 1897 at Bishop,
Tazewell Co, VA.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, Precinct #12, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 157A, Family #118.
Listed as Crockett Presley, age 1, born in Jun 1898 in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Presley.
1. 1930 Cenus, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; taken on 14 May 1930; Page 36B;
Image 46 of 62; Family #374/405.
Listed as Lena Presley; age 13; born in WV; in household of brother-in-law, Andrew J. Cox.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn Township, taken on 21 Jul 1880, Page 333A, Family #76..
Listed as William H. Dillion, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, William A.
Dillion.
2. "Hache-Hash Genealogy & Allied Lines", Lella G. Saylors, 1970, Ashe Co, NC
Public Library, GR-929.2 S., pages 45 and 46.
William H. Dillion, b 1872, m 1899 Mamie Jennings.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 92.
William Dillion, age 27, married on 5 Feb 1899 Nannie Jennings.
4. Will Book #12, page 449, Tazewell Co, VA.
W.H. Dillion died 16 Oct 1937, will probated 25 Jun 1938.
Names wife, Nannie M. Dillion.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Family #352, page 259A.
Listed as William Dillion, age 28, born in Oct 1871 in WV, in household of
brother-in-law, Lafayette Presley.
6. "Will Book 11, page 77 Tazewell Co, VA GenWeb Site,
www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ W.H. Dillion search, 6 Apr 2100
W.H. Dillion died on 16 Oct 1937; will probated on 25 Jun 1938.
Named Nannie M. Dillion, living at Falls Mill,VA; daughters:Viva M., age 38;
Myrtle L. Matheson, age 31 of Welch; Annis M., no age; M. Ruth, age 17;
sons: William J., age 27; Lonnie W., age 24; Hobart A., age 19; and Marvin
R., age 14. Also listes grandchildren all living in Anawalt, WV: Joyce, age
10; Peggy, age 8; Patty, age 6, and Donald, age 10.
1. "Hache-Hash Genealogy & Allied Lines", Lella G. Saylors, 1970, Ashe Co, NC
Public Library, GR-929.2 S., pages 45 and 46.
William H. Dillion, b 1872, m 1899 Mamie Jennings.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 92.
William Dillion, age 27, married on 5 Feb 1899 Nannie Jennings, age 17.
3. Will Book #12, page 449, Tazewell Co, VA.
W.H. Dillion died 16 Oct 1937, will probated 25 Jun 1938.
Names wife, Nannie M. Dillion.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Family #352, page 259A.
Listed as Nanie Dillion, age 17, born in Mar 1883 in VA, in household of
brother-in-law, Lafayette Presley, with her husband, William H. Dillion.