1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Dominick Miano, Jr; age 25; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 6 Jul 1947 at Gary, WV;
Virginia Maybelline Scott; age 21; born in Stone, KY; single; living at Welch, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Dominick Miano, Jr; age 25; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 6 Jul 1947 at Gary, WV;
Virginia Maybelline Scott; age 21; born in Stone, KY; single; living at Welch, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 9; WV Archives Website.
Ted Carney Ensminger; age 24; born at Landgraff, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 1
June 1947 at Northfork, WV; Ruby Geraldine Rose; age 21; born and living at Northfork, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 9; WV Archives Website.
Ted Carney Ensminger; age 24; born at Landgraff, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; married on 1
June 1947 at Northfork, WV; Ruby Geraldine Rose; age 21; born and living at Northfork, WV; single.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page 23; Line #1; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 24; born in VA; single; living at Princeton, WV; married on 28 Jul 1923
at Princeton, WV; Florence Mitchem; age 22; born in WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 32B;
Image 24 of 30; Family #236/267.
Listed as Ray Spence; age 29; born in VA; married at 23; auto mechanic in garage; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 32; both in Smyth Co, VA; living at Mullins, WV; son of Jim and Nannie Spence;
married on 30 Sep 1933 at Kimball, WV; Helen Carl Brown; age 23; born in Wythe Co, VA; living at Mullins,
WV; daughter of Myrtle Brown Wolford.
4. Tazewell Co, VA; Divorce Certificate #33-002048; Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 32; auto mechanic; living at Yards, VA; was granted a divorce from Florence
Mitchem Spence, nee Florence Mitchem; age 31; last known address, Williamson, WV; married 1 Aug
1925 (sic, 28 Jul 1923) at Princeton, WV; for cause of Adultery and infidelity; granted 4 Dec 1933.
5. McDowell Co, WV; marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 45; born in Chatham Hill, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 8 Dec 1945
at Gary, WV; Mary Hazel Sartin; age 32; born in Kermit, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 005362; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 67; born 28 Oct 1899 in Chatham Hill, VA; married; auto mechanic for shool
board; living at 453 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of James Newton and Nannie Katherine (Wilson) Spence;
died 1 Apr 1967 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to terminal bronco-pneuomnia; with CVA; histal hernia
of stomach; buried 4 Apr 1967; in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 8 Dec 2013.
Ray Spence; born 28 Oct 1899; died 1 Apr 1967; buried here; headstone photo shown; "GONE BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN".
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Ray Spence; age 32; both in Smyth Co, VA; living at Mullins, WV; son of Jim and Nannie Spence;
married on 30 Sep 1933 at Kimball, WV; Helen Carl Brown; age 23; born in Wythe Co, VA; living at Mullins,
WV; daughter of Myrtle Brown Wolford.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles J. Miano; age 32; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 6 Jul 1947 at Welch, WV;
Wilma Kennedy; age 23; born in Pikeville, KY; single; living at Havaco, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 2 Sep 2017.
" Charlie Miano
Birth 30 Dec 1914
Thorpe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Jul 1975 (aged 60)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles J. Miano; age 32; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 6 Jul 1947 at Welch, WV;
Wilma Kennedy; age 23; born in Pikeville, KY; single; living at Havaco, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #79-032010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garland Daniel Tiffany; age 68; born 13 Jan 1911 in VA; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first
married ended in Apr 1970; Black; 6th grade education; living at 1823 Davidson Ave, Bronx, NY;
son of Charlie and Georgia (Russell) Tiffany; married on 7 Jul 1979 at Dublin, Pulaski Co, VA;
Ruth Owens Jones; maiden name Wyatt; age 66; born 1 Feb 1913 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marrige ended 12 jan 1944; Black; 12th grade education; living at 8 W 118th Street,
Manhattan, NY; daughter of Climman and Mary (Byrd) Wyatt.
1. 1940 Census, New York Co, NY; Manhattan; AD19; taken 3 Apr 1940; Page 20544A; image 3 of 30;
Household #19;
Listed as Ruth Jones; age 27; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; Negro; livied in Philadelphia,
PA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James Jones.
2. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #79-032010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garland Daniel Tiffany; age 68; born 13 Jan 1911 in VA; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first
married ended in Apr 1970; Black; 6th grade education; living at 1823 Davidson Ave, Bronx, NY;
son of Charlie and Georgia (Russell) Tiffany; married on 7 Jul 1979 at Dublin, Pulaski Co, VA;
Ruth Owens Jones; maiden name Wyatt; age 66; born 1 Feb 1913 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marrige ended 12 jan 1944; Black; 12th grade education; living at 8 W 118th Street,
Manhattan, NY; daughter of Climman and Mary (Byrd) Wyatt.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Clark Stanley; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Crumpler, WV; married on 11 Apr 1924 at
Beartown, Wyoming Co, WV; Lelia Blankenship; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Crumpler,
WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Clark Stanley; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Crumpler, WV; married on 11 Apr 1924 at
Beartown, Wyoming Co, WV; Lelia Blankenship; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Crumpler,
WV.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1965); Page 57; Line #8; WV Archives Web Site.
John William Farley; age 67; born in Pearisburg, VA; widowed; living in Rock, WV; married on 21 Aug
1965 at Matoaka, WV; Lelia Mae Stanley; age 57; born in Crumpler, WV; widow; living at Montcalm,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph Miano; age 27; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 16 Dec 1945 at Gary,
WV; Lena Mae Hughes; age 19; born in Bluefield, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; with consent of
Mae and Luther Hughes, parents of Lena Mae Hughes.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 427; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Joseph Miano; age 27; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 16 Dec 1945 at Gary,
WV; Lena Mae Hughes; age 19; born in Bluefield, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV; with consent of
Mae and Luther Hughes, parents of Lena Mae Hughes.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Salvatore Miano; age 21; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 2 Jan 1947 at Gary, WV;
Juanita Gunter; age 21; born in Pulaski, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
3. 1950 Census, Caroline Co, VA; Bowling Green; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Salvatore Miano; age 24; born in WV; married; works in sanitation office of county health
dept; head of household.
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Salvatore Miano
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1925
Death Date: 17 Sep 2009
SSN: 234327400
Enlistment Date: 3 Dec 1943
Discharge Date: 8 Apr 1946
Page number: 1"
5. "The Philadelphia Inquirer"; Philadelphia, PA; Sunday; 20 Sep 2009; Page B14; Newspapers.com
Website.
"MIANO
"SALVATORE "SAM", age 83 of Mayfair on Sept. 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jaunita M. Miano (nee Gunter). Devoted father of Donald F. (Lorraine) Miano, Nancy T. (Joseph) Leso, Barbara A. (Patrick Jr.) Corson, Paul D. (Olga) Miano and Janet M. (John) Knesis; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation Tues. 9:30 A.M. St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory maybe made to Senior Citizens United Comm. Services, 146 Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Salvatore Miano; age 21; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single; married on 2 Jan 1947 at Gary, WV;
Juanita Gunter; age 21; born in Pulaski, VA; single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
3. 1950 Census, Caroline Co, VA; Bowling Green; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Juanita G. Miano; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Salvatore Miano.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Keith Shealey, Jr; age 24; born in Willston, NC; single; living in Mooresville, NC; married on
14 Feb 1953 in Gary; WV; Tindora Francesa Miano; age 23; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
Tindora Francesca "Tina" Miano
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Keith Shealey, Jr; age 24; born in Willston, NC; single; living in Mooresville, NC; married on
14 Feb 1953 in Gary; WV; Tindora Francesa Miano; age 23; born and living at Thorpe, WV; single;
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.