1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Andrea Coleman; 12 Mar 2013;maintained by Never
Forgotten.
"Robert M. Dotson VVeteran
Birth 22 Apr 1918
Delorme, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Nov 1967 (aged 49)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial George Dotson Cemetery
Phelps, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 106602110"Inscription: "ROBERT M. DOTSON * WEST VIRGINIA * AS US NAVY * WORLD WAR II"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fannie Laura Smith
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 25 Sep 1924
Birth Place Lynn, West Virginia
Father Williard Smith
Mother Matilda Ellen Hackney
FHL Film Number 1753583"
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #121.
Listed as Kelly Elkins, age 10, in household of father, Wesley Elkins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Kellie H. Elkins; born on 22 Jan 1890; died on 19 Jan 1964; "Father"; buried
in Miller's Cemetery, Wyoming Co, WV. Wife, Nancy Leola Elkins, born on 13
Apr 1891; died on 19 Jan 1954; "Mother"; also buried here.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Book 8, page 29.
Kelly Elkins, age 18, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Wesley and Lenora, married on 23 Jan
1908 Nancy Cook, age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of W.V. and M.J.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271B, Family #195.
Listed as Kelley H. Elkins, age 20, born in WV, married once for 2 yrs, farmer, head of household.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #57.
Listed as Kelley Elkins, age 30, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 201A, Family #266.
Listed as Kelly Elkins, age 40, born in WV, married at 18, farmer, head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #154.
Listed as Nancy Cook, age 7, in household of father, William Cooke.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Book 8, page 29.
Kelly Elkins, age 18, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Wesley and Lenora, married on 23 Jan
1908 Nancy Cook, age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of W.V. and M.J.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271B, Family #195.
Listed as Nanie Elkins, age 18, born in WV, married once for 2 yrs, 2 children, both living, in
household of husband, Kelly H. Elkins.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #57.
Listed as Nancy Elkins, age 28, born in WV, in household of husband, Kelly H. Elkins.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 201A, Family #266.
Listed as Nannie Elkins, age 39, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Kelly H. Elkins.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271B, Family #195.
Listed as Wesley Elkins, age 1 yr, 5 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #57.
Listed as Wesley Elkins, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 201A, Family #266.
Listed as Wesley Elkins, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 271B, Family #195.
Listed as Allie Elkins, age 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #57.
Listed as Ila Elkins, age 9 yrs 11 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
(This could be Allie Elkins)
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #57.
Listed as Van B. Elkins, age 3 yrs, 4 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 201A, Family #266.
Listed as Van Elkins, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Kelly H. Elkins.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Book 8, page 29.
Cleveland McMillon, age 21, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of (______) and Ruhama
McMillon, married on 29 Jan 1908 Ally Bailey, age 16, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of
Matison and Mary Bailey.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 10/11 May 1910, Page 293B,
Family #255.
Listed as Cleveland McMillen, age 21, born in WV, married once for 3 yrs, farmer, head of
household.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 226A, Family #27.
Listed as Cleveland McMillon, age 33, born in KY, logging laborer, head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #286.
Listed as Cleveland McMillion, age 42, born in WV, married at 19, farmer, head of household.
5. Nicholas Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #594; Summersville, WV Draft Board; 27 Apr 1942.
Clevelabd McMillion; age 56; born on 2 Mar 1886 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, Wyoming
Co, WV; employed by A.G. Luger, Oceana, WV at Kopperson, WV; person who will always know
address, Vernie Stewart; Jesse, WV; 5' 10''; 145 lbs; blue eyes and brown hair; ruddy complexion.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Cleveland McMillen; born on 8 Mar 1886; died in Jan 1971; last residence, Jesse, Wyoming Co,
WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 003818; WV Archives Website.
Cleveland McMillen; age 86; born 10 Mar 1884 in KY; married; husband of Allie Bailey McMillen;
farmer; SS# 234-12-6949; living at Jesse, WV; son of unknown father and Aimee Allen; died 23 Jan
1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cerebral thrombosis; buried 26 Jan 1971 in Stewart
Cemetery, Matheny, WV; informant, Henry Stewart, Matheny, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District, taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 284A; Family #48.
Listed as Ally Bailey, age 5,born in WV in Jun 1894; in household of father, Madison Bailey.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV", Book 8, page 29.
Cleveland McMillon, age 21, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of (______) and Ruhama
McMillon, married on 29 Jan 1908 Ally Bailey, age 16, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of
Matison and Mary Bailey.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 10/11 May 1910, Page 293B,
Family #253.
Listed as Alley McMillin, age 15, born in WV, married once for 3 yrs, no children; in household of
husband, Cleveland McMillen.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 226A, Family #27.
Listed as Allie McMillon, age 25, born in WV, in household of husband, Cleveland McMillen.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #286.
Listed as Allie McMillion, age 32, born in WV, married at 18, in household of husband, Cleveland
McMillen.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 186; WV Archives Web Site.
George Ackelson; age 31; born in DesMoines, Iowa; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of George and
Cora Ackelson; married on 3 Sep 1937 at Pineville, WV; Allie McMillion; age 39; born at Jesse, WV;
divorced; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Madison and Mary Bailey.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ally Bailey; born on 6 Jun 1892; died in Sep 1983; last residence, Jesse, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 57.
Listed in household of George Webb, age 1, born in WV.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #77.
Listed as William Webb, age 12, in household of mother, Surilda Webb.
3. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 10.
William A. Webb, age 25, born in Wyoming Co, WV, married on 23 Jan 1895, Emma Baugh,
age 22, born in Washington Co, VA; married at home of Surilda Webb.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 10.
William A. Webb, age 25, born in Wyoming Co, WV, married on 23 Jan 1895, Emma Baugh,
age 22, born in Washington Co, VA; married at home of Surilda Webb.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eckman; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 162B;
Image 16 of 75; Family #144/139.
Listed as Emma Webb; age 53; born in VA; widow; married at 20; in household of son-in-law, Luther
Faulkner.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Daniel A. Smith, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of John and Martha Smith, married on
24 Jan 1895 Susan M. Folden, age 17, born in Pulaski Co, VA, daughter of G.W. and Martha M.
Folden.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 11.
Daniel A. Smith, age 24, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of John and Martha Smith, married on
24 Jan 1895 Susan M. Folden, age 17, born in Pulaski Co, VA, daughter of G.W. and Martha M.
Folden.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. Marsh, page 783.
Elkhorn District, page 013.
Listed as James N. Hunt, age 6, born in WV, in household of mother, Christina
Belcher Hunt.
2. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 21.
James A. Hunt, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of W.G. and Christina Hunt, married on
6 Feb 1895, Sallie Bell Presley, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Rebecca Presley.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 21.
James A. Hunt, age 20, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of W.G. and Christina Hunt, married on
6 Feb 1895, Sallie Bell Presley, age 22, born in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Rebecca Presley.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 26.
Will Stanley, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Kate Stanley, married on 26 Feb 1895
Clementine Cline, age 21, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of John and Clarcy Cline.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, transcribed by William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page
661, Tridelphia District, page 013.
Listed as Cleentine Cline, age 5, in household of Isaac Mounts, with mother,
a widow, Chloe Cline.
2. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 26.
Will Stanley, age 18, born in Logan Co, WV, son of Kate Stanley, married on 26 Feb 1895
Clementine Cline, age 21, born in Logan Co, WV, daughter of John and Clarcy Cline.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
Rhoda A. Estep was born in Mar 1870; married Eli Bowman in 1895 in McDowell
Co, WV.
2. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 31.
Eli Bowman, age 24, born in Lawrence Co, KY, son of Peter and Susan Bowman, married
on 15 Feb 1895 Rhoda Estep, age 25, born in Dixison (sic, Dickenson), Co, VA, daughter of
Sampson and Mahaly Estep.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Sampson Estep search, 9 Oct 2000, submitted by
unknown.
Sampson Estep was born in 1822 in Ashe Co, NC; died after 1880 (sic after
1900); son of Isaac and Charlotte Church Estep; married Mahala Osborn on 23
Apr 1845 in Tazewell Co, VA; children: Bethena, Benjamin, King Hiram,
Margaret, Candice, Rosanna Louise, Juliana, Isaac, Rhoda A. and America
Estep.
Rhoda A. Estep was born in Mar 1870; married Eli Bowman in 1895 in McDowell
Co, WV.
2. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 31.
Eli Bowman, age 24, born in Lawrence Co, KY, son of Peter and Susan Bowman, married
on 15 Feb 1895 Rhoda Estep, age 25, born in Dixison (sic, Dickenson), Co, VA, daughter of
Sampson and Mahaly Estep.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 381; WV Archives Web Site.
J.F. Atwell, age 53; born in Smith Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Dan, WV; son of John and
Rebecca; married on 7 May 1915 at Dan, McDowell Co, WV; Rhoda Bowman; age 45; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Sampson and Mrs Estep.
4. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #4182; WV Archives Web Site.
Rhoda Atwell; age 75; born in Pike Co, KY; widow; daughter of Sam and Mihale (Austin) Estep;
died on 4 Mar 1945 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV from a stroke; buried on 7 Mar 1945 at
Paynesville, WV; informant, Lum Bowman, Paynesville, WV.
1. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 32.
Charles Lewis Robinson, age 30, born in Nelson Co, VA, son of David and Sarah, married
on 18 Feb 1895, Arminda Webb, age 28, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of Jackson
Simpson and Surilda Webb.
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, Family 232, household of George Webb, with
mother, Rhoda Webb.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Joes Branch PO; taken on 18 Jul 1860; Page 69_; Image 44 of
73; Family #206/264.
Listed as Surilda Webb; age 15; born in VA; in household of step-father, John W. Simpson.
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Joes Branch PO, taken on 16 Sep 1870,
Page 601A, Family #57.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 15, born in VA, in household of grandfather, George Webb, with
mother Rhoda Webb.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A,
Family #77.
Listed as Serilda Webb, age 35, born in VA, married, head of household.
5. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 137A, Family 363.
Listed as Serilda Bishop, age 53, widowed, born in VA, head of household.
6. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 27.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 116.
David Bishop, age 66, widowed, born in Tazewell Co, VA, son of David Bishop,
married on 9 Jun 1887 Surilda Webb, age 41, widow, born in Wyoming Co, WV,
daughter of Rhoda Webb.
7. Marriage Record No. 2, 1895-96, McDowell Co, WV, page 2
Lewis H. Hendricks, age 23, born in Mecklenburg Co, VA, son of William and
Augusta Hendricks, married on 2 Jan 1895 Rhoda Elizabeth Webb, age 22, born
in McDowell Co, WV, daughter of William and Surilda Webb.
8. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page119B;
Family #586.
Listed as Cerilda Webb; age 87; born in WV; widow; married at 40; in household of son-in-law,
Boyd Burks.
9. McDowell Co, WV Death certificate #675; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Serelda Bishop; age "thought to be 110 years"; born in "thought to have come from England";
widow, wife of David Bishop; invalid; parents unknown; died on 25 Jan 1934 Algoma, Northfork
District, McDowell Co, WV of "nephritis"; buried on 28 Jan 1934 at Kimball, WV on Belcher Mtn;
informant, C.L. Robinson, Algoma, WV.
10. "Area Cemeteries" WV 929, McDowell Co Public Library, Welch, WV.
Belcher Cemetery, Belcher Mt, McDowell Co, WV.
Serelda Webb Bishop, 3-21-1836/1-25-1934.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 4 Sep 2010; maintained by Find a
Grave.
" Serelda Webb Bishop
Birth 21 Mar 1836
Death 25 Jan 1934 (aged 97)
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
12. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 27 Jan 1934; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"Oldest Resident
Of Section Dies
Funeral Services Will Be Held
Today At Alguma For Mrs.
Sereldia Bishop, Aged 110;
Burial Sunday"Funeral services will be held this
evening at the home of Mrs. Ser-
elda Bishop. aged 110, believed to
have been the oldest resident of the
section, whose death occurred Thur-
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. C. L. Robinson, in Algoma.
"She is survived by three children,
the oldest being 75 and the young-
est over 60.
"Authentic information concerning
her life, age. and place of birth were
given by her youngest son G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county. who is
over 60.
"Mrs. Bishop, a native of England,
was born in 1824 a short time be-
fore her parents sailed for this
country. They settled in the east
and later came into the Virginias.
In mid-life she met and married
David Bishop and to this union was
born fourteen children three of
whom are living. Three sons are
to have lost their lives in the
War Between the States.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bishop came to the
coalfields as pioneers and made
their home in this section. David
Bishop preceded his wife to the
grave having died several years ago.
Mrs. Bishop made her home
among her children since the death
of her husband and always led an
active life up until the last few
months.
"She is surviced by a son, G.W.
Bishop of Monroe county, and two
daughters. Mrs. C.L. Robinson, of
Algoma, and Mrs Rhoda Hendricks
of Pageton and also a large num-
ber of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren,
"The body will be laid to rest in
the Day cemetery on Belcher moun-
tain near Kimball at 11 o'clock on
Sunday morning."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records #2; Page 32; WV Archives Website.
Charles Lewis Robinson; age 30; born in Nelson Co, VA, single; railroader; living in McDowell Co,
WV; son of David and Sarah; married on 18 Feb 1895 at the house of Surilda Webb; Arminda Webb,
age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jackson Simpson and
Surilda.
2. Charles Louis Robinson; age abt 64; born in Nelson Co, VA; married; husband of Amanda Robinson;
coal miner; living at Algoma, WV; son of Samuel and _____ Robinson; died 3 Oct 1936 at Algoma,
WV; due to slate fall in mine; buried 6 Oct 1936 at Kimball, WV.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 57.
Listed in household of George Webb, age 7, born in VA.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 17 Jun 1880, Page 538A, Family #77.
Listed as Arminta Webb, age 16, born in VA, in household of mother, Surilda Webb.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records #2; Page 32; WV Archives Website.
Charles Lewis Robinson; age 30; born in Nelson Co, VA, single; railroader; living in McDowell Co,
WV; son of David and Sarah; married on 18 Feb 1895 at the house of Surilda Webb; Arminda Webb,
age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jackson Simpson and
Surilda.