1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 85B;
Household #83.
Listed as Alpinso (sp) Abingdon; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, William J.
Abbington.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Junise Alfonson Abington; age 26; born 2 Aug 1937 in Gary, WV; single; Negro; living at
Box 799, Gary, WV; son of William L. and Selina (Lewis) Abington; married on 18 May
1964 at Welch, WV; Dorathy Marie Tate; age 18; born 16 May 1945 at Elbert, WV; single;
Negro; living at Welch, WV; daughter of John and Ruth (Divens), deceased,Tate; with
consent of John Tate, father of Dorothy Marie Tate.
3. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Posted Obit.
"Junise A. Abbington, 70, of Thorpe, WV; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at his home. Junise A. Abbington (Big A), was born on August 2, 1937. He was the son of the late William Judson Abbington and Selena B. Wright Abbington of Gary, WV."He was also preceded in death by four sisters: Stella Richardson, Elizabeth Robertson, Ophelia White and Evelyn Bagley. He was a lifelong resident of the Kimball and Gary, WV. He attended Gary schools, McDowell County and was an employee of U.S. Steel Mining Corporation for 20 years and a believer of the holiness faith.
"He leaves to mourn, Margaret Abbington, his wife of 36 years; two daughters: Lesia Lane of Columbus, Ohio, and Shonea Abbington of North Carolina; his precious granddaughter, Tionna Abbington and Essence, whom he won't get to see. He leaves behind: two brothers, William "Sonny" (Juanita) Abbington and Wilbur Abbington; three sisters: Aretha Horton of Knoxville, Tenn.; Lena Cummings of Columbus, Ohio, and Nancy Kannie of Philadelphia, Penn.; and a host of nieces, cousins, nephews and friends.
"Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 12 noon from the Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Holy Church of Bluefield, WV with the Rev. Roger Walton officiating. Interment followed at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens on Littlesburg Road; Bluewell, WV. Friends called at the church one hour prior to service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home; Bluefield, WV."
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Alpheus; Railroad Road; taken on 26 Apr 1930;
Page 67B; Image 43 of 45; Family # 458/420.
Listed as Wilbur J. Abington; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, William J.
Abbington.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Alpheus; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 85A;
Household #83.
Listed as James Abingdon; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; single; Negro; in household of father, William J. Abbington.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilbur James Abbington; age 28; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 7 Jul 1957
at Glorius Church of God in Christ, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; Daisy Lilah Debroah Ann Moore; age
21; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored.
4. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilber James Abbington Sr
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1928
Birth Place: Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 10 Dec 2010
Death Place: Salem, Salem City, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
Posted Obit
"Wilbur James "Snook" Abbington Sr., formerly of Gary, W.Va., made his transition from this life on Friday December 10, 2010, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Va. He was born August 23, 1928, in Gary, W.Va. to the late William J. and Selena B. Wright Abbington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Ophelia White, Evelyn Bagley, Aretha Horton, Elizabeth Robinson and Stella Richardson; and two brothers, James and Alphonso Abbington. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Apostolic Temple in Gary, W.Va. He attended Gary Elementary and Gary District High School. After high school he was employed by US Steel Coal Company in Gary. He left to serve his country in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 and returned to employment with US Steel where he became a Certified Mine Foreman. He continued to work in that position there and in other mining companies until retirement. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Dr. Wilbur James Abbington Jr. (Jimmie), of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two sisters, Lena Cummings, of Columbus, Ohio, and Nancy Henderson, of Philadelphia, Pa.; brother, William L. Abbington Sr., of Elbert, W.Va.; former wife and caregiver, Ann Abbington Barlow; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church, 104 Park St., Bluefield, W.Va. with Bishop Clarence E. Moore officiating. The eulogy will be given by Bishop Samuel R. Moore, Pastor of the Full Gospel Assembly of Huntington, W.Va. and Presiding Bishop of the West Virginia and East Tennessee Council, District 23 of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral and the interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Bluewell, W.Va. Friends may call for viewing from noon until 5 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Published in Roanoke Times on December 19, 2010"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 474; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilbur James Abbington; age 28; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 7 Jul 1957 at
Glorius Church of God in Christ, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; Daisy Lilah Debroah Ann Moore; age 21; born
and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 376; WV Archives Web Site.
Roosevelt White; age 26; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; Black; living at Davy, WV;
son of Andrew and Minnie; married on 30 Aug 1933 at Gary, WV; Ophelia Abbington; age
19; born in Winston Salem, NC; single; Black; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Will and Emma.
1.1920 Cenus McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 191B; Image 44 of 70;
Family #400/435.
Listed as Ophelia Abington; age 5; born in VA; mulatto; in household of father, William J. Abbington.
2.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Alpheus; Railroad Road; taken on 26 Apr 1930;
Page 67B; Image 43 of 45; Family # 458/420.
Listed as Ophelia Abington; age 16; born in NC; Negro; in household of father, William J. Abbington.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 376; WV Archives Web Site.
Roosevelt White; age 26; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; Black; living at Davy, WV;
son of Andrew and Minnie; married on 30 Aug 1933 at Gary, WV; Ophelia Abbington; age
19; born in Winston Salem, NC; single; Black; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Will and Emma.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ophelia White
[Ophelia A White]
[Ophelia Abington]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1914
Birth Place: Winston Sale, North Carolina
Death Date: 14 Jan 1990
Father: William Abington
Mother: Emma Eggelston
SSN: 235520933
Notes: Aug 1950: Name listed as OPHELIA WHITE; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as OPHELIA A WHITE"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Town of Welch, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page
244A, Family #97.
Listed as Roland G. Elledge, age 1 yr, 4 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Gilbert Elledge.
2. 1940 Census, Spokane Co, WA; Spokane; 4909 Market Street; E.D. 41-25; taken on 8 Apr 1940;
Page 425A; Image 17 of 43; Household #191.
Listed as Gilbert Elledge; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Walter G. Elledge.
3. Kootenai Co, ID; Marriage License #261829; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roland G. Elledge; age 23; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Spokane, WA; married on 23 Aug
1952 at Coeur d'Alene, ID; Lala Sanders; age 17; born in Deer Park, WV; single; living in Spokane,
WA; witnessed by W.G. Elledge and Jeannie E. McFarlane.
4. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland G Elledge
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1928
Address: 3705 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK, 99503-5774
[3705 Arctic Blvd # 1373, Anchorage, AK, 99503-5774 (1996)]
[3905 Hampton Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99504-4525]
[2035 Cliffside Dr # 4, Anchorage, AK, 99501-5715] "
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland Gilbert Elledge
[Roland G Elledge]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1929
Birth Place: Welch Unknow, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Jun 2002
Father: Walter G Elledge
Mother: Clara Mann
SSN: 533207586
Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as ROLAND GILBERT ELLEDGE; 22 Jun 2002:
Name listed as ROLAND G ELLEDGE"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland G. Elledge
SSN: 533-20-7586
Last Residence:
99503 Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
BORN: 19 Sep 1928
Died: 10 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland Elledge
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1928
Death Date: 10 Jun 2002
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Feb 1946
Release Date 1: 3 Aug 1947"
8. "Anchorage Daily News"; Anchorage, AK; Thursday, 13 June 2002; Newspaper Obit.
"73, died June 10, 2002, of natural causes at his fish site on the Kenai Peninsula near Point Possession.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Anchorage Lutheran Church."Mr. Elledge was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Welch, W.Va. He served in the Army Air Corps before attending college at Washington State College, where he was a record-holding swimmer. He received his master's degree at Whitworth College.
"In 1953, Mr. Elledge moved his family to Alaska, where he started as a teacher with the Anchorage School District. He was a principal at Muldoon and Nunaka Valley elementary schools before his retirement in 1978.
He had a passion for flying his PA16 Piper Clipper around Alaska and to Washington state. He taught ground school and flying lessons at Merrill Field for many years. Mr. Elledge spent his summers with his family at his commercial fish site for more than 35 years."He was a member of the Anchorage Lutheran Church, Pioneers of Alaska lgloo 5, Spenard Lions Club, and the American Legion.
"He enjoyed flying, fishing, travel, his family, and studying the Civil War.
"Mr. Elledge was preceded in death by his father, Walter Gilbert Elledge, and mother, Clara Virginia Mann.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Rosemary Elledge, and his children James and Diane Elledge, Ron Elledge, David Elledge, Susan and Ray Oakley, all of Anchorage, Virginia, Richard and Cal-David Pflugrath of California, April Williams of Portland, Ore., and Lynn Lenhart of New York; 16 grandchildren, Elaina, Jennifer, Alisha, Jason, Aaron, Morgan, Hailey Elledge, Everett, Madeleine, Naomi Oakley of Anchorage, Carl and Sam Pflugrath of California, and Aaron, Emery, Summer and Lindsey Williams of Portland; and friends and members of the Driftwood Cove Beachrats Club."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Rosemary F Ellege
Residence Date 01 Oct 1987
Residence Place Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Address Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Address Date 01 Oct 1987
Record Number 255230726"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
William Turner; age 27; born in Greenville Co, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
13 Jun 1953 at Superior, WV; Ruby Coleen Quesenberry; age 23; born and living at Superior,
WV; single;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 266; WV Archives Web Site.
William Turner; age 27; born in Greenville Co, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
13 Jun 1953 at Superior, WV; Ruby Coleen Quesenberry; age 23; born and living at Superior,
WV; single;
2.. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Colleen Turner, age 88, formerly of Welch, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born on June 21, 1929 to the late Carl and Rubye Quesenberry. She was a graduate of Welch High School in 1947 and graduated from Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1951 where she was an outstanding basketball player at both. She is fondly remembered for the 40+ years she spent coaching and teaching at Welch High School. She coached basketball, track, and cheerleading, and taught physical education and health. Colleen also devoted many years caring for her loving parents.Colleen had a particular love of sports, especially WVU basketball and football. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-grandchild, Olivia Tester.
She is survived by her son, Donnie Turner; her grandchildren, Will Turner, Ashleigh Burdette, Lyndsey Turner, and Natalie Tester; her great-grand children, Bella Tester, Eva Burdette, and Brody Burdette. A special thank you to Debbie Jones, RN and Teresa Rigney, CNA at Carillon Hospice, and also to Colleen’s caregiver, Candy Muncey.
Funeral Services will be conducted, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, with Pastor Olen Butcher-Winfrey Officiating, Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell WV."
1. Carroll Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #14032; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carl Conrad Quesenberrt; born 16 Sep 1908 in Carroll Co, VA; parents, Ezra Cordel and Willie
Poerce (Edwards) Quesenberry; attested to by father, age 54; Ezra was 20 yrs old and Willie was
18 at the time of his birth.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl Conrad Quesenberry
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 32
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Sylvatus Carroll, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1908
Residence Place: Superior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Lake Superior Coal Company
Weight: 155
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Ruby Virginia Quesenberry
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Carl Conrad Quesenberry Self (Head)
Ruby Virginia Quesenberry Wife"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl C. Quesenberry
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 16 Sep 1908
Died: 12 Jun 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2017; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl C Quesenberry
Gender: Male
Death Age: 97
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1908
Death Date: 12 Jun 2006
Obituary Date: 14 Jun 2006
Newspaper Title: Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Newspaper Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Town of Welch, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page
244A, Family #97.
Listed as Roland G. Elledge, age 1 yr, 4 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Gilbert Elledge.
2. 1940 Census, Spokane Co, WA; Spokane; 4909 Market Street; E.D. 41-25; taken on 8 Apr 1940;
Page 425A; Image 17 of 43; Household #191.
Listed as Gilbert Elledge; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Walter G. Elledge.
3. Kootenai Co, ID; Marriage License #261829; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roland G. Elledge; age 23; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Spokane, WA; married on 23 Aug
1952 at Coeur d'Alene, ID; Lala Sanders; age 17; born in Deer Park, WV; single; living in Spokane,
WA; witnessed by W.G. Elledge and Jeannie E. McFarlane.
4. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland G Elledge
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1928
Address: 3705 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK, 99503-5774
[3705 Arctic Blvd # 1373, Anchorage, AK, 99503-5774 (1996)]
[3905 Hampton Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99504-4525]
[2035 Cliffside Dr # 4, Anchorage, AK, 99501-5715] "
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland Gilbert Elledge
[Roland G Elledge]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1929
Birth Place: Welch Unknow, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Jun 2002
Father: Walter G Elledge
Mother: Clara Mann
SSN: 533207586
Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as ROLAND GILBERT ELLEDGE; 22 Jun 2002:
Name listed as ROLAND G ELLEDGE"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland G. Elledge
SSN: 533-20-7586
Last Residence:
99503 Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
BORN: 19 Sep 1928
Died: 10 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roland Elledge
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1928
Death Date: 10 Jun 2002
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Feb 1946
Release Date 1: 3 Aug 1947"
8. "Anchorage Daily News"; Anchorage, AK; Thursday, 13 June 2002; Newspaper Obit.
"73, died June 10, 2002, of natural causes at his fish site on the Kenai Peninsula near Point Possession.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Anchorage Lutheran Church."Mr. Elledge was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Welch, W.Va. He served in the Army Air Corps before attending college at Washington State College, where he was a record-holding swimmer. He received his master's degree at Whitworth College.
"In 1953, Mr. Elledge moved his family to Alaska, where he started as a teacher with the Anchorage School District. He was a principal at Muldoon and Nunaka Valley elementary schools before his retirement in 1978.
He had a passion for flying his PA16 Piper Clipper around Alaska and to Washington state. He taught ground school and flying lessons at Merrill Field for many years. Mr. Elledge spent his summers with his family at his commercial fish site for more than 35 years."He was a member of the Anchorage Lutheran Church, Pioneers of Alaska lgloo 5, Spenard Lions Club, and the American Legion.
"He enjoyed flying, fishing, travel, his family, and studying the Civil War.
"Mr. Elledge was preceded in death by his father, Walter Gilbert Elledge, and mother, Clara Virginia Mann.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Rosemary Elledge, and his children James and Diane Elledge, Ron Elledge, David Elledge, Susan and Ray Oakley, all of Anchorage, Virginia, Richard and Cal-David Pflugrath of California, April Williams of Portland, Ore., and Lynn Lenhart of New York; 16 grandchildren, Elaina, Jennifer, Alisha, Jason, Aaron, Morgan, Hailey Elledge, Everett, Madeleine, Naomi Oakley of Anchorage, Carl and Sam Pflugrath of California, and Aaron, Emery, Summer and Lindsey Williams of Portland; and friends and members of the Driftwood Cove Beachrats Club."
1. Kootenai Co, ID; Marriage License #261829; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roland G. Elledge; age 23; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Spokane, WA; married on 23 Aug
1952 at Coeur d'Alene, ID; Lala Sanders; age 17; born in Deer Park, WV; single; living in Spokane,
WA; witnessed by W.G. Elledge and Jeannie E. McFarlane.
1. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: David ?? Elledge
Baptism Age: 1
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 1 May 1962
Birth Place: Anchorage
Baptism Date: 11 May 1963
Baptism Place: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Church: Trinity Presbyterian Church
Father: Roland G Elledge "
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: David R Elledge
Birth Date: 1 May 1962
Phone Number:"
"Address: PO Box 140215, Anchorage, AK, 99514-0215 (1993)
[3705 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK, 99503-5774]
[3721 Gardner St # 1, Anchorage, AK, 99508-4953 (1994)]
[540 N Hoyt 1, Anchorage, AK, 99508]
1. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Susan Joye Elledge
Baptism Age: 0
Event Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 5 Jan 1965
Birth Place: Anchorage
Baptism Date: 11 Apr 1965
Baptism Place: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Church: Trinity Presbyterian Church
Father: Roland Elledge "