William Everett "Willie" Waddell
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Jun 1900, Page 241B, Family #265.
Listed as William E. Waddell, age 1, born in NC in Feb 1899, in household of father, John M. Waddell.
2. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Coal Camp; taken 5 Feb 1920; Page 211A;
Image 32 of 33; Family #135.
Listed as Willie Waddell; age 22; born in NC; married; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Willie Waddell; age 31; born in WV (sic, NC); married at 18; shot foreman in coal mine;
head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2238; WV Archives Web Site.
William Waddell; age 43 yrs, 0 mons, 24 days; born 13 Jan 1898 in WV (sic, NC); married; husband
of Lena Waddell, age 39; machine helper in coal mine; SS#233-07-2659; living at Raysal, WV; son
of John and Lucy (Combs) Waddell; died 7 Feb 1941 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to crushing
injuried from rock fall in coal mine; buried 9 Feb 1941 at Raysal, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Coal Camp; taken 5 Feb 1920; Page 211A;
Image 32 of 33; Family #135.
Listed as Lena M. Waddell; age 18; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Willie Waddell.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Lena Waddell; age 28; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Willie Waddell.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 11; Dwelling #91.
Listed as Lena M. WAddell; age 46; born in VA; widow; head of household.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and Lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Phillip Waddell; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Waddell.
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; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
"...live in South Carolina."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Woodrow Waddell; age 4 yrs, 2 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Willie Waddell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willie Woodrow Waddell
[Willie W Waddell]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Jun 1926
Birth Place: Millstone Le, Kentucky
Death Date: 1 Mar 1998
Father: William E Waddell
Mother: Lena M Widener
SSN: 234387241
Signature on SSN Card: Woodrow Waddell
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: May 1943: Name listed as WILLIE WOODROW WADDELL; 10 Mar 1998: Name listed as WILLIE W WADDELL"
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; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
"...live in South Carolina."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Roy Waddell; age 3 mons; born in KY; in household of father, Willie Waddell.
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; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and Lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Spitzer
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1894
Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1914
Marriage Place: Hardin, Ohio, USA
Father: George Spitzer
Mother: Rose Coates
Spouse: Mary Lusk
Film Number: 001299101"
1. Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary Lusk
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1894
Marriage Date: 6 Oct 1914
Marriage Place: Hardin, Ohio, USA
Father: John Lusk
Mother: Emma Basttattor
Spouse: Frank Spitzer
Film Number: 001299101"
1. 1920 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Cabin Creek District; Coal Camp; taken 5 Feb 1920; Page 211A;
Image 32 of 33; Family #135.
Listed as Luther M. Waddell; age 10 mons; born in WV in household of father, Willie Waddell.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 22 Apr 1930; Page 60B; Image
61 of 89; Family #44/46.
Listed as Luther Waddell; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Waddell.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 1213B; Household #500.
Listed as Luther Wadell; age 21; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Luther Martin Waddell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Smokeless, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1919
Residence: Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: Unemployed
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Lucille Waddell
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Luther Martin Waddell Self (Head)
Lucille Waddell Wife"
5. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Luther M Waddell
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Raysal, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Feb 1919
Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Raysal, West Virginia 24879
2nd Address Date 01 May 1996
Record Number 557293336"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Luther Waddell
SSN: 233-07-5715
Last Residence:
24879 Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 13 Feb 1919
Last Benefit: 24879, Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Oct 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. FindAGrave.com; aeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Luther M. Wadell; born 13 Feb 1919; died 11 Oct 1979; buried here; headstone photo shown.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Raymond H. Waddell, Miner";
Article; Page 256; submitted by Raymond H. Waddell, 803 Broad Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Reverend Walter and Lora Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Eula Poore
Waddell, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
11. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Raymond Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Raymond Waddell, 803
Broad Dt, New Castle, IN 47362-4735.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 1213B; Household #500.
Listed as Lucille Wadell; age 17; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Luther Waddell.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 65
Given Name Lucille
Surname Waddell
Birth Date 01 May 1922
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24879
Event Date May 1987"
3. FindAGrave.com; aeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Lucille M. Wadell; born 1 May 1922; died 24 May 1987; buried here; headstone photo shown.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Reverend Walter and Lora Poore"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Eula Poore
Waddell, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #649; WV Archives Web Site.
Patricia Ann Waddell; age 2 weeks; born 21 dec 1939 at Raysal, WV; daughter of Luther and
Lucille (Robinson) Wadell, died 3 Jan 1940 at Raysal, WV; due to "probably pneumonia"; buried
6 Jan 1940 at Raysal, WV; informant, Mrs. Lucille Waddell, Raysal, WV.
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Billy Vickers
SSN: 555-42-5290
Last Residence:
24842 Hemphill, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 9 Jul 1934
Died: Oct 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 015217; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Billy Glenn Vickers; age 34; born 9 Jul 1934 in TX; married; husband of Janet Lester;
SS#555-42-5290; diabled veteran; served in Korean War; son of Silas G. and Rose (Tatum)
Vickers, both born in TX; died 14 Oct 1968 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to edama of epiglottis
larynx and trachea, atelectasis of lungs; buried 17 Oct 1968 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
3 FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Billy Glenn Vickers; born 9 Jul 1934; died 14 Oct 1968; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"CALIFORNIA * SP3 * INFANTRY"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 349; WV Archives Website.
Willie Walker; age 22; born in Meckenlandburg Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living in Gary, WV; son
of Mary and ___; married on 30 Nov 1910 in Welch, WV; Bessie Scott; age 22; born in Montgomery
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of David and Frances.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 349; WV Archives Website.
Willie Walker; age 22; born in Meckenlandburg Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living in Gary, WV; son
of Mary and ___; married on 30 Nov 1910 in Welch, WV; Bessie Scott; age 22; born in Montgomery
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of David and Frances.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 34; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vest; age 27; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; railroder; Black; living at Princeton, WV;
son of Ben and Celia; married on 8 Feb 1923 at Welch, WV; Bessie Walker; age 28; born in
Montgomery Co, VA; widow; Black; daughter of Dave and Frances Scott.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 34; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vest; age 27; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; railroder; Black; living at Princeton, WV;
son of Ben and Celia; married on 8 Feb 1923 at Welch, WV; Bessie Walker; age 28; born in
Montgomery Co, VA; widow; Black; daughter of Dave and Frances Scott.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 349; WV Archives Website.
Willie Walker; age 22; born in Meckenlandburg Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living in Gary, WV; son
of Mary and ___; married on 30 Nov 1910 in Welch, WV; Bessie Scott; age 22; born in Montgomery
Co, VA; single; Black; daughter of David and Frances.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 34; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vest; age 27; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; railroder; Black; living at Princeton, WV;
son of Ben and Celia; married on 8 Feb 1923 at Welch, WV; Bessie Walker; age 28; born in
Montgomery Co, VA; widow; Black; daughter of Dave and Frances Scott.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vest; age 22; born in Giles Co, VA; single; farmer; living at White Gate, VA; son of
Andous and Julia; married on 25 Apr 1922 at Welch, WV; Blabnche Lewey; age 23; born
in Giles Co, VA; single; daughter of James and Sally.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vest; age 22; born in Giles Co, VA; single; farmer; living at White Gate, VA; son of
Andous and Julia; married on 25 Apr 1922 at Welch, WV; Blabnche Lewey; age 23; born
in Giles Co, VA; single; daughter of James and Sally.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy Llamas; 18 Jan 2007.
" George Washington Lafon
Birth 10 Mar 1862
Death Dec 1922 (aged 60)
Burial
Harry Cemetery
Falls Mills, Tazewell County, Virginia"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy Llamas; 18 Jan 2007; maintained by Nancy Horton
Gillespie.
"Agnes Clark Camper Lafon
Birth 8 Oct 1865
Newport, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Death 7 Aug 1932 (aged 66)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harry Cemetery
Falls Mills, Tazewell County, Virginia"