Francis Michael "Che Che" Miano Jr
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. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Francis Miano
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 May 1920
Birth Place: Thorpe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Thorpe, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jul 1941
Employer: U S Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 155
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: Dominick Miano
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Francis Miano Self (Head)
Dominick Miano Father"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Amanda Payne; 1 Mar 2013.
" Franciscas “Che-Che” Miano
Birth 22 May 1920
Thorpe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jan 2013 (aged 92)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Franciscas "Che-Che" Miano, age 92, of Thorpe, West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, after a short illness. Che-Che was born on May 22, 1920, to the late Domenico and Josephine Fama Miano, on No. 5 Hill in Thorpe."He attended the Thorpe Elementary School and Gary High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division 507th PIR, having jumped behind enemy lines in Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and he also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed with the U.S. Steel Corporation for 44 years as an electrician and house coal bin operator at the Alpheus Preparation Plant in Gary until his retirement in 1981.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Violet Louise Long Miano on May 29, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Frank J., Anthony (Neno), Domenico (Zulie), Salvatore (Sam) Miano; one sister, Anna Calabro and two grandsons, Patrick Mills and Christopher Case.
"Survivors include two daughters, Frances A. Case and husband Jim of Huntington, WV and Josey Miano and husband Drew Walden of Matthews, NC; three sons, Sammy Miano and wife Kathy of Rock, WV, Anthony Miano and wife Jo Ann of Thorpe, WV and Francis "Che-Che" Miano and wife Katie of Christiansburg, VA. He had four grandchildren to whom he was known as "Pappy"; three granddaughters, Jamie Case Dorsey and husband, Elliott of Charlotte, NC, Bethany Jackson and fiancé Jay Lapolla of Land O' Lakes, FL, Samantha Miano of Bluefield, WV and one grandson, Vincenzo (Vince) Miano of Christiansburg, VA; two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Joseph Dorsey of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his Army buddy and dear friend of 70 years, James P. "Mule" Muehlberger of Walnutport, PA. He has one surviving sister, Tina Shealey of Anaheim, CA.
"A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Gary, WV, where he was a life-long parishioner, with Father Paulose Manickathan, celebrant. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, on Court House Road in Princeton, WV, where Military Rites will be conducted by Iaeger V.F.W. Post 1144.
"Friends may call Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, from 6 to 8 P.M. where a Scripture Prayer Service will be conducted at 7:30 P.M.
"Pallbearers will be Delmer Winebarger, Jeffrey H. "Harvey" Walker, Jim Case, Larry Heizer, Drew Walden and Tony Calabro. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Myers, James P. "Mule" Muehlberger, Donald Miano, Ben Simon, Frank "Butch" Kapish, Jr., and Randall David...."
3."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. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114A; Image 51 of
62; Family #507/521.
Listed as Antonina Bushey; age 54; born in Itay; married at 44; alien; immigrated to US in 1918;
in household of husband, Mike Bushey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 000774; WV Archives Web Site.
Antonia Busky; age 90; born in Italy; widow; living at Hemphill, WV; SS#235-10-6490; daughter of
Santo and Concetta (Polifico) Calabro; died 16 Jan 1969 in Doctor's Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV;
from a cerebral thrombosis with encephalomalcia due to arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 18
Jan 1969 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Feb 2014.
Antonina Calabro Busky; born in 1878; died in 1969; buried here; headstone photo shown; "Mother
IN PEACE WITH GOD".
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Della Mae Payne, 64, of Jolo, WV, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Della was born January 4, 1958 in Paynesville, WV, a daughter of the late Marion and Vicey Lester Baker. Della was a homemaker; she enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, camping, fishing, and going to Wal Mart.
"In addition to her parents Della was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Rowe; two sisters, Bonnie Barnes and Lou Vicey Rowe; and her stepfather, Boyd Rowe.
"Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Thomas Payne of the home; one daughter, Suzanne Stinson and husband Marvin of Garland, WV; one son, Claude Payne and fiancé Tonia of Bradshaw, WV; stepson, Scottie Mutter and fiancé, Tessa of Gary, WV; grandchildren, Brandon Stinson, Bradley Stinson, Nicholas Keen, Madison Payne, Summer Payne and Jolene Payne; step grandchild, Addison Mutter; two sisters, Janie Adams and husband Ray of Bradshaw, WV, and Penny Ann Estep and husband Harry of Rockhill, SC; and five brothers, Elliott Rowe of Bartley, WV, James Boy Rowe and wife Thelma of Bartley, WV, Buster Roberts and wife Marlene of Welch; McKinley Lester and wife Christine of Jolo, WV, and Oliver Lester and Jennie of Roanoke, VA.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, May 5, 2019, after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 6, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Charlie Barker officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the W. R. Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends...."
1. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Morgan
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1856
Marriage Date: 10 Jan 1888
Marriage Place: Marion, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Harriett Thompson
Film Number: 000597761"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Dolores and Danny Bohn; 10 Sep 2009.
" John H. Morgan
Birth 17 May 1855
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Death 7 Apr 1917 (aged 61)
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"John was baptized, 12-08-1877, at St. Charles Catholic Church at the age of 22. Birth date, 5-17-1855. Sponsors, John A. Mattingly and Malinda Thompson. Parents: William Morgan and Margaret Fabes."Widower of Harriett C. Thompson.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, Friday, 4/13/1917.
"JOHN H. MORGAN.
"After a two weeks illness of heart trouble, John H. Morgan, a well known citizen of the western part of the county, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Smith, near St. Mary's. The funeral services were held at St. Charles Church Tuesday morning and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Pike. The burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Morgan was 61 years old, having been born in London, England, May 17, 1856 (s/b 1855). He had been a resident of this country for probably half a "century. His wife, Mrs. Harriet Morgan, died four years ago. He is survived by three daughters."Note, per D & D Bohn, The inscription on his marker: + JOHN MORGAN 1854 (s/b 1855, based on his baptism record.) - 1917."
1. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harriett Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1856
Marriage Date: 10 Jan 1888
Marriage Place: Marion, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: John Morgan
Film Number: 000597761"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Dolores and Danny Bohn; 10 Sep 2009.
" Harriett C. Thompson Morgan
Birth 3 Jun 1855
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Apr 1911 (aged 55)
Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Parents: Daniel B. Thompson and Malinda A. Mattingly."Wife of John H. Morgan.
"Harriett is a twin of Caroline Thompson.
"Kentucky Death Records Certificate # 10495; full name, Mrs. Harrett Morgan; date of death, Apr. 10, 1911; place of death, Lebanon, Marion Co., Ky; female; white; married; date of birth, June 3, 1855; age: 55 yrs., 9 (s/b 10) mos., 24 (s/b 7) ds.; birthplace, Marion County, Ky; occupation, invalid; name of father, Daniel Thompson, birthplace, Washington Co., Ky; maiden name of mother, Malinda Mattingly, birthplace, Washington Co., Ky; informant, Anne E. Thompson, Lebanon, Ky. The cause of death was as follows: Pulmonary Consumption; duration, 2 yrs. Buried, April 11, 1911, in St. Charles Cemetery, St. Mary, Ky.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, Friday, 4/14/1911.
DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS - MRS. HARRIET MORGAN, aged 65 years, died at the home of her sister, Miss Annie Thompson, on Chandler street, Monday morning, of tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Charles Church, conducted by Rev. J. J. Pike, and the remains were interred in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Morgan, and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Smith, of St. Mary, and Misses Laura and Lavenia Morgan, of this city."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Francis Ede; 6 Feb 2010.
"Mrs Linda Helen “Kate” Briggs Leonard
Birth 16 Nov 1888
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Feb 1929 (aged 40)
Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Parents: John H. Morgan and Harriett C. Thompson."Wife of Henry Ivo Smith, Sr.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, February, 1929.
"MRS. MARGARET CATHERINE SMITH, wife of Henry I. Smith, a well known merchant of St. Mary's, passed away at Elizabeth's Hospital in this city, about 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Death was due to complications for which she had been under treatment the past 3 weeks. Her death came as a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Smith was a native of this county, having been born November 16, 1888, a daughter of John and Harriett Thompson Morgan, both deceased. Mrs. Smith was a good Christian woman, a devout member of the Catholic church and always took an active interest in church and school work. She had many friends and will be greatly missed in the community where she lived. Besides her husband, she is survived by seven children as follows: Morgan, Catherine, Harry, Pauline, Teresa, Richard Louis and Felix Smith. One child preceded her to the grave. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. George O'Leary of Louisville, and Mrs. P.K. Robertson of Keystone, W.Virginia. The body was taken to her home at St. Mary Sunday afternoon and on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, funeral services were held at St. Charles Church. Burial was in the church cemetery."Note, per D & D Bohn, The inscription on her stone: + KATIE MORGAN Wife of HENRY SMITH NOV. 16, 1888 - FEB. 10, 1930 (s/b 1929)."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Family #17.
Listed as Marion Baker; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Baker.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Marion Baker; age 19; born in WV; single; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, William B. Baker.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marion Baker
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 6 May 1921
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Employer: Farmer
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Will Baker
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Marion Baker Self (Head)
Will Baker Father"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 22; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; married on 28 Apr 1944 at
Paynesville, WV; Pearley Lester; age 19; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of
Luther Lester, father of Pearley Lester.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #10357; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage (sic, married before);
timberman; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Will and Nancy (Blankenship) Baker; married on 3 Apr
1965 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Ellen Bowens; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Johnny and Shelva (Mullins) Bowens.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 218A; Image
34 of 42; Family #274/275.
Listed as Pearl Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Luther F. Lester.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug
1940; Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #312.
Listed as Pearl Lester; age 15; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Luther F. Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 22; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; married on 28 Apr 1944 at
Paynesville, WV; Pearley Lester; age 19; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of
Luther Lester, father of Pearley Lester.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pearlie Lester Estep, 87, of Flat Top, WV, formerly of
the Bradshaw area, died Thursday, November 8,
2012 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley,
WV.
"Pearlie was born March 5, 1925, in Panther, WV, a
daughter of the late Luther and Bessie Kennedy
Lester. She was a homemaker and the family
matriarch, who was loving, giving, and sharing. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus at Princeton,
WV. She loved reading the bible and attending
church. She also loved flowers and animals
especially dogs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by her husband James Estep, two sons, Ralph and
Kenneth Estep, a daughter, Faye Estep, and a brother
Homer Lester.
"Survivors include three daughters, Thelma Blevins of
Davy, WV, Mabel Scammell of Beckley, WV, and
Kathy Estep Wamsley of Lebanon, IN; a
daughter-in-law, Easter Estep of Flat Top, WV; eight,
grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, six
great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Sitha Stacy of
Paynesville, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday,
November 12, 2012, at 11 o clock, with Reverend
Kathleen Stanley officiating at the Berwind Revival
Center in Berwind, WV. Burial will follow in the
Preston Mullins Cemetery on Estep Ridge near
Paynesville, WV..."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.