1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 67B;
Family #46/48.
Listed as Junior England; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV;
submitted by Modfreak; 16 Oct 2015.
William A. England, Jr; born 11 May 1921 in Wyoming Co, WV; died 28 Jun 2015; buriued here; no
grave marker photo shown; obit posted.
"William A. England, Jr., 94, of Welch passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary.
Born May 11, 1921 in Wyoming County he was the son of the late William Arvid England and Betsy (Lester) England. He was a former Circulation Manager with the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, and retired as McDowell County Superintendent with the Department of Highways. He was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1939 to 1945 in World War II. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Audra Morgan England.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son of Welch; a daughter of Greensboro, NC; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren of Bluefield. He was the last surviving member of his original family.
Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 1 at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the service...."
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
Obit duplicate of Ref 2.
1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 65
Given Name Audra
Middle Name M
Surname England
Birth Date 04 Aug 1923
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24801
Event Date 29 Nov 1988"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry King; age 21; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; married on 8 Sep 1944
in Capels, WV; Stella Lane; age 17; born in McComas, WV; single; living in Mohegan, WV; with
consent of Gracie Lane, mother of Stella A. Lane.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #26759; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Henry King; age 38; born in Wilmore, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; works for highway dept;
living at Welch, WV; son of Henry H. and Dora (Thompson) King; married on 17 Aug 1962 at
Lebanon, VA; Eva Lee Thomason; age 25; born in Landgraff, WV; single; living at Vivian, WV;
daughter of W.S. and Hattie (Bullard) Thomasson.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Duffey; 28 Mar 2009.
" Henry Howard King
Birth 5 Dec 1923
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Feb 1985 (aged 61)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Thompson Cemetery
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Duffey; 28 Mar 2009.
" Henry Howard King
Birth 5 Dec 1923
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Feb 1985 (aged 61)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Thompson Cemetery
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #26759; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Henry King; age 38; born in Wilmore, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; works for highway dept;
living at Welch, WV; son of Henry H. and Dora (Thompson) King; married on 17 Aug 1962 at
Lebanon, VA; Eva Lee Thomason; age 25; born in Landgraff, WV; single; living at Vivian, WV;
daughter of W.S. and Hattie (Bullard) Thomasson.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-005045; WV Archives Web Site.
Loranzo Mickall Bolden; age 22; born 21 Nov 1959 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended in Feb 1981; 7th grade education; living at Box 45, Jenkinjones, WV; son of Jake
and Lottie Marie (White) Bolen; married on 5 Feb 1982 in Tazewell, VA; Gloria Jean King; age 17;
born 11 Dev 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 132, Hemphill,
WV; daughter of Henry Howard and Eva Lee (Thomasson) King.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #82-005045; WV Archives Web Site.
Loranzo Mickall Bolden; age 22; born 21 Nov 1959 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended in Feb 1981; 7th grade education; living at Box 45, Jenkinjones, WV; son of Jake
and Lottie Marie (White) Bolen; married on 5 Feb 1982 in Tazewell, VA; Gloria Jean King; age 17;
born 11 Dev 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 132, Hemphill,
WV; daughter of Henry Howard and Eva Lee (Thomasson) King.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as Bernard Ball; age 32; born in VA; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as Mary Ball; age 34; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Bernard Ball.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as Rachel Ball; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Bernard Ball.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as Gracie Lee Ball; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Bernard Ball.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as Glayson Lee Ball; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Bernard Ball.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #121.
Liste;d as George A. Ball; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Bernard Ball.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Russell Dowell Burns
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 3 May 1928
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 3 May 1946
Employer: Student High School
Weight: 142
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Mabel Burns
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Russell Dowell Burns Self (Head)"
2. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Russell Burns
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1928
Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1953
Marriage Place: Lee, North Carolina, USA
Father: George Oscar Burns
Mother: Mabel Lockhart
Spouse: Betty Geneva Baker
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 22
Spouse Father: William Everett
Spouse Mother: Mary Fuquay
Event Type: Marriage "
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Russell D Burns Sr
Birth Date: 3 May 1928
Address: PO Box 2128, Vero Beach, FL, 32961-2128 (1984)
[246 23rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL, 32962-2604 (1987)] "
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Russell Dowell Burns
[Russell Burns]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 May 1928
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Dec 2003
Father: George O Burns
Mother: Mable Lockhart
SSN: 234408896
Notes: May 1944: Name listed as RUSSELL DOWELL BURNS;
30 Dec 2003: Name listed as RUSSELL BURNS"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Russell Burns
SSN: 234-40-8896
Last Residence:
32962 Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida, USA
Born: 3 May 1928
Died: 13 Dec 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Geneva Baker
[Betty Geneva Everett]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1931
Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1953
Marriage Place: Lee, North Carolina, USA
Father: William Everett
Mother: Mary Fuquay
Spouse: Russell Burns
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Father: George Oscar Burns
Spouse Mother: Mabel Lockhart
Event Type: Marriage "
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty B Burns
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1930
Address: 246 23rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL, 32962-2604 (1990)"