1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken 14 May 1940;
Page 771A; Image 12 of 31; Household #97.
Listed as John Shoemaker, Jr; age 19; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John F. Shoemaker.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Franklin Shoemaker
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Davey, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1921
Residence Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 3 Feb 1944
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: J F Shoemaker
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Franklin Shoemaker Self (Head)"
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 501; WV Archives Web Site.
John Shoemaker, Jr; age 23; born in Davy, WV; single; living in Logan, WV; son of John and Lola
(Roland) Shoemaker, Sr. married on 21 Apr 1944; Mary Baldwin; age 20; born in Welch, WV; single;
living in Logan Co, WV; daughter of Otis and Gertrude (Cline) Baldwin.
4. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 762; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
John F. Shoemaker; PFC US Army; born 16 Mar 1921; entered service 9 Jan 1942; served in
Savannah. GA; Pacific; awarded Presidential Unit Citation; attended Welch, HS; Methodist; son of
M/M John F. Shoemaker; Welch, WV; husband of Mrs. Mary Baldwin Shoemaker, Iaeger, WV.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Franklin Shoemaker Jr
[John F Shoemaker Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1921
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Dec 1996
Father: John F Shoemaker
Mother: Lora Roland
SSN: 232248545
Notes: Aug 1939: Name listed as JOHN FRANKLIN SHOEMAKER JR;
08 Jan 1997: Name listed as JOHN F SHOEMAKER"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John F. Shoemaker
SSN: 232-24-8545
Last Residence:
35096 Lincoln, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Born: 16 Mar 1921
Died: 29 Dec 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Shoemaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1921
Death Date: 29 Dec 1996
SSN: 232248545
Branch 1: A
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Jan 1942
Release Date 1: 27 Jan 1944"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 501; WV Archives Web Site.
John Shoemaker, Jr; age 23; born in Davy, WV; single; living in Logan, WV; son of John and Lola
(Roland) Shoemaker, Sr. married on 21 Apr 1944; Mary Baldwin; age 20; born in Welch, WV; single;
living in Logan Co, WV; daughter of Otis and Gertrude (Cline) Baldwin.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11154; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arvil Whisman; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living in Bishop, VA; son of Dave and
Sissie (Maynard) Whisman; married on 14 Jun 1936 in North Tazewell, VA; Myrtle Dalton; age 19;
born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living in Bishop, VA; daughter of Wesley and Callie (Spirlan) Dalton.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Arvil Whisman
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Caretta, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1917
Residence Place: Falls Mills, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Employer: Pocahontas Fuel Co
Weight: 157
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: David Breston Whisman
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Arvil Whisman Self (Head)
David Breston Whisman Father'
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Arvil Whisman
[James A Whisman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Caretta Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jun 1994
Father: David B Whisman
Mother: Sisie Maynard
SSN: 223107647
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as JAMES ARVIL WHISMAN;
25 Jun 1994: Name listed as JAMES A WHISMAN"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James A. Whisman
SSN: 223-10-7647
Last Residence:
19720 New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Born: 29 Jul 1917
Died: 15 Jun 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Corey & Douglas Marshall-Steele; 27 Mar 2015.
" James A. Whisman, Sr.
Birth 1917
Death 1994 (aged 76–77)
Burial
Gracelawn Memorial Park
New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA "
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #11154; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arvil Whisman; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living in Bishop, VA; son of Dave and
Sissie (Maynard) Whisman; married on 14 Jun 1936 in North Tazewell, VA; Myrtle Dalton; age 19;
born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living in Bishop, VA; daughter of Wesley and Callie (Spirlan) Dalton.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Corey & Douglas Marshall-Steele; 27 Mar 2015.
" Myrtle M. Whisman
Birth 1918
Death 2002 (aged 83–84)
Burial
Gracelawn Memorial Park
New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA "
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Donna Carol Brummitt
[Donna Carol Brown]
[Donna Pace]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1952
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 8 Jul 2001
SSN: 300521918
Notes: Jan 1969: Name listed as DONNA CAROL BRUMMITT;
11 Aug 1975: Name listed as DONNA CAROL BROWN;
13 Jul 1992: Name listed as DONNA C PACE"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Donna C. Pace
SSN: 300-52-1918
Last Residence:
59840 Hamilton, Ravalli, Montana, USA
Born: 15 Jun 1952
Died: 8 Jul 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (1968)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Teeresa Taramasso; 30 Mar 2007.
" Donna Carol Brummitt Pace
Birth 15 Jun 1952
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Jul 2001 (aged 49)
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
Burial
Corvallis Cemetery
Corvallis, Ravalli County, Montana, USA
Plot SECTION 5 ROW 35 LOT 21 PLOT 6"Additional Information Posted:
"She was born to Virgil and Emma Brummitt; she grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio. She is survived by husband, Mike Pace and family."Obituary published in the Ravalli Republic newspaper in Hamilton, Montana on July 10, 2001."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 282; WV Archives Web Site.
David Whisman; age 21; born in Wolfe Co, KY; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of C.C. and
Margaret; married on 10 Mar 1915 in Caretta, WV; Sissie Maynard; age 23; born in Wayne Co, WV;
single; daughter of Cain and Effie.
1. 1900 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken 25 Jun 1900; Page 165A; Family #__/342.
Listed as Dicey Maynard; age 8; born in Jul 1892 in KY; single; at school; in household of
father, Cain Maynard,
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 282; WV Archives Web Site.
David Whisman; age 21; born in Wolfe Co, KY; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of C.C. and
Margaret; married on 10 Mar 1915 in Caretta, WV; Sissie Maynard; age 23; born in Wayne Co, WV;
single; daughter of Cain and Effie.
1. 1940 Census, Milwaukee Co, WI; Milwaukee; E.D. 72-236; taken 13 Apr 1940; Page 3039B; Image
24 of 32; Household #274.
Listed as Augusta Smith; age 50; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; machine operator for car frame manufacturer; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Milwaukee Co, WI; Milwaukee; E.D. 72-236; taken 13 Apr 1940; Page 3039B; Image
24 of 32; Household #274.
Listed as Anna Smith; age 48; born in Austria; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Augusta Smith.
1. 1940 Census, Milwaukee Co, WI; Milwaukee; E.D. 72-236; taken 13 Apr 1940; Page 3039B; Image
24 of 32; Household #274.
Listed as Hannah Chermerge, age 27; born in NJ; divorced; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augusta Smith.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil Jackson Brummitt
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Toms Creek, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1926
Residence Place: Virginia City, Wise, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1944
Employer: Work On Farm At Father's Home
Weight: 136
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Red
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Charles J Brummitt
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Virgil Jackson Brummitt Self (Head)
Charles J Brummitt Father"
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27463; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Jackson Brummett; age 22; born in Toms Creek, VA; single; miner; living at Virginia City, VA;
son of Charles Jackson and Clara M. (Payne) Brummett; married on 17 Sep 1948 at lebanon, VA;
Emma Lou Stanley; age 23; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of James
and Ernestine (Boyles) Stanley.
3. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 59
Given Name Virgil
Surname Brummitt
Birth Date 13 Jun 1926
State Virginia
Last Place of Residence Ashtabula, Ohio
Previous Residence Postal Code 44004
Event Date Jul 1985"
4. Lake County, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1830-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil J Brummitt
Gender: Male
Death Age: 59
Birth Date: abt 1926
Death Date: 9 Jul 1985
Residence Place: Ashtabula Ohio
Publication Date: 11 Jul 1985
Publication Place: Lake, Ohio, USA"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27463; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Jackson Brummett; age 22; born in Toms Creek, VA; single; miner; living at Virginia City, VA;
son of Charles Jackson and Clara M. (Payne) Brummett; married on 17 Sep 1948 at lebanon, VA;
Emma Lou Stanley; age 23; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of James
and Ernestine (Boyles) Stanley.
2. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 61
Given Name Emma
Surname Brummitt
Birth Date 25 Jun 1925
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence Ashtabula, Ohio
Previous Residence Postal Code 44004
Event Date Feb 1986"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 31A;
Image 3 of 89; Family #21/21.
Listed as Claude Goodman; age 3; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Edmon C. Hawks,
with mother.
2. Rowland Family Tree; posted by Jessica Rowland; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Dewey Claude Goodman
1927–1984
Birth 8 FEB 1927 • Coalwood, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 DEC 1984 • Carthage, Jefferson, New York, USA"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dewey Goodman
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1927
Death Date: 21 Dec 1984
SSN: 275201816
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Oct 1948
Release Date 1: 18 Jun 1952"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Goodman
[Dewey C Goodman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1927
Birth Place: Coalwood Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Dec 1984
Father: Dwey Goodman
Mother: Dorothy Hawks
SSN: 275201816
Signature on SSN Card: Claude Goodman
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: May 1942: Name listed as CLAUDE GOODMAN;
20 Sep 1996: Name listed as DEWEY C GOODMAN"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dewey C. Goodman
SSN: 275-20-1816
Last Residence:
13619 Carthage, Jefferson, New York, USA
Born: 8 Feb 1927
Last Benefit: 13619, Carthage, Jefferson, New York, United States of America
Died: 21 Dec 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)"
1. Rowland Family Tree; posted by Jessica Rowland; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Doris Mae Huni
1933–1991
Birth 16 OCTOBER 1933 • Harrisville, New York
Death 26 JUN 1991 • Carthage,Jerrson,NY"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 451; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Eugene Forte; age 24; born at Bottom Creek, WV; single; Colored; living at Vivian, WV; married;
on 7 May 1960 at Northfork, WV; Brenda Ardis Campbell; age 17; born in McAlfee, Raleigh Co, WV;
single; Colored; living at Bottom Creek, WV; with consent of Andrew Thorton and Mary Alice Campbell
parents of Brenda Ardis Campbell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jasper Eugene Forte
[Jasper E Forte]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1936
Birth Place: Vivian McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 7 Dec 2001
Father: Joesph Forte
Mother: Lula B Cheeks
SSN: 232583608
Notes: Mar 1954: Name listed as JASPER EUGENE FORTE;
14 Dec 2001: Name listed as JASPER E FORTE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 451; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Eugene Forte; age 24; born at Bottom Creek, WV; single; Colored; living at Vivian, WV; married;
on 7 May 1960 at Northfork, WV; Brenda Ardis Campbell; age 17; born in McAlfee, Raleigh Co, WV;
single; Colored; living at Bottom Creek, WV; with consent of Andrew Thorton and Mary Alice Campbell
parents of Brenda Ardis Campbell.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jasper Eugene Forte Jr
[Jasper E Forte Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1960
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Jul 2007
SSN: 232022600
Notes: 29 Oct 1973: Name listed as JASPER EUGENE FORTE JR;
07 Aug 2007: Name listed as JASPER E FORTE"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jasper E. Forte
Last Residence:
48212 Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Born: 7 Sep 1960
Last Benefit: 48212, Hamtramck, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America
Died: 14 Jul 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1973)"