Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia November 6, 1941 MASSEY RITES SLATED FRIDAY Funeral of Ex-Deputy Sheriff at Dunbar Funeral services for Robert Lee Massey, 61, of Dunbar, a former deputy sheriff and brother of the late Sheriff L. C. Massey, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Albert J. Humphreys Methodist church at Dunbar. Rev. Clyde Backus of Dunbar and Rev. C. B Jackson of Big Chimney will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale cemetery, Montrose addition, South Charleston. The body is at the Bartlett mortuary on Tennessee avenue and will be taken to the church one hour before services. Mr. Massey died Wednesday morning in a Charleston hospital. He had been in failing health since contracting influenza last spring, but had been active on his farm below Dunbar until three weeks ago when he became seriously ill. He was born in Raleigh County, a son of George W. and Rosebelle Acord Massey, and came to Kanawha county 37 years ago. He was instrumental in founding the Massey Chapel Methodist Church at Big Chimney, where he resided for many years. The church was named in his honor. Mr. Massey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Twilla Pringle Massey; eight daughters, Mrs. M. Mann, Mrs. Herbert Driesbach and Mrs. Bess Jordan of Charleston, Mrs. Rex Crouser, of Crede, Mrs. John Hughes of Elkview, Mrs. Carl Grimm of Belle, Miss Annette Massey, student nurse in the General hospital at Philadelphia, Pa., and Miss Mary Massey at home; a brother C. W. Massey of Pearland, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. R. L. Williams of Dry Creek, Mrs. C. W. Tabor of Naoma and Mrs. Frank Boone of Charleston, and eight grandchildren. Sons-in-law and nephews will be pallbearers.

I am trying to reach Shirley Parchman. She has posted several items at the website but her e-mail address seems to be invalid now. Is there any way you could help me get in contact with her. It seems we share common great grandparents. Thanks. Alicia Maynor Griffin

Hi All, I am looking for any information at all about my great grandparents on my father's side. It seems as if they never existed! Other than a couple of graves and a few pictures I am at a loss. Surely someone in Raleigh County knew of them. Anything, no matter how trivial it may seem, would be great. They are John William Evans, 1870-1930, buried in Estep Cemetery & Molly Arminta Elkins, 1883-1962, also in Estep Cemetery. They were married March 29, 1902. They had 11 children. Myrtle, Pearl, Maudie, Beulah, John, Lonnie, Alonza, Charles, Carl, Andrew & Harry. John also had two children from a previous marriage, Mary & Thomas. I think his first wife was Ona Davis. I am told that Molly, always refereed to in the family as "Miss Elkins", last lived in Whitesville. In fact the house has been pointed out to me several times. John was born in Jamestown TN & Molly in Wyoming Co. WV. John's parents are Samuel Evans & Mary Catherine Davis. Molly's being Edward Emerson "Ed" Elkins & Nancy Beaulah Belle Fortner. I have had a little success on the Elkins side. But the Evans side seems to be a black hole! Any help would be very much appreciated. One last thing, thanks to all that have helped me in the past from this list. I have learned so much about the family from you. Regards, Jeff Evans

In a message dated 10/6/2003 6:45:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: am searching for an Aaron Sanford (Bud) Williams who married Alice Virginia Echols in Giles County in 1882. Children were: Willie who married Alice Mitchell, George Kemper who married Ercel Sykes, Robert Lee who married Anna Myrtle Atkins, Roberta (Twin) who married Hampton Smith, Rosetta (Twin) who married John Elmore, Anna Sue who married Ray Ratcliffe, Mabel who married Reginald Munsey and Effie who married Jack Miles. Alice Virginia Echols was the daughter of William Sanford Echols and Margaret S. Williams. Wm Sanford was killed in 1864 and Margaret later married James H. Collins. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Nancy in GA According to the information that I have: Aaron Sanford Williams was the son of Jackson Williams and Elizabeth Jane Harless. Jackson was the son of John S. Williams and Mary "Polly" Griffith. John S. was the son of Jeremiah Williams and Mary Garst. Tradition says Jeremiah was from Wales. I have no proof of that, however. Margaret Susan Williams was the dtr of George Stafford Williams and Mary "Polly" Reynolds. George Stafford was the son of Michael Williams and Margaret "Peggy" Williams. Michael was the son of George Henry (Wilhelm) Williams and Margaret Harless. George Henry was the son of Johan Heinrich Wilhelm (John Henry Williams). The Wilhelm's were from Germany, according to tradition. I have no proof of that, however. Hope this helps. Nyla

I am searching for an Aaron Sanford (Bud) Williams who married Alice Virginia Echols in Giles County in 1882. Children were: Willie who married Alice Mitchell, George Kemper who married Ercel Sykes, Robert Lee who married Anna Myrtle Atkins, Roberta (Twin) who married Hampton Smith, Rosetta (Twin) who married John Elmore, Anna Sue who married Ray Ratcliffe, Mabel who married Reginald Munsey and Effie who married Jack Miles. Alice Virginia Echols was the daughter of William Sanford Echols and Margaret S. Williams. Wm Sanford was killed in 1864 and Margaret later married James H. Collins. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Nancy in GA

Are you related to the Williams family from Giles County? Thanks, Nancy in GA The Williamses who settled in early Fayette Co and Raleigh Co were from Giles County originally. Would love to exchange information. Since there are other Williams researchers on this list, perhaps, we can share the information on the Raleigh Co List. Nyla

Are you related to the Williams family from Giles County? Thanks, Nancy in GA

Greetings everyone, If anything works out I will be going to West Virginia on Monday, I will be visiting my parents at Artie, Raleigh County, I hope to see some of my family and friends. I do hope to due some research on family history. I planned to stay a week. Friend GL (Gaylard) Williams 1973 graduate of Clear Fork High School _________________________________________________________________ Instant message in style with MSN Messenger 6.0. Download it now FREE! http://msnmessenger-download.com

Needing help, I have been serching my family history for almost 2 years, I have had alot of success thanks to all the help from family members but I am still at a stand still concerning one of my ancesters. I am Gaylard Lee Williams, the son of Cecil & Delora (Stover) Williams. My mother's parents were Harlow Stover and Flroence Belle Williams. My great grand parents were George Stover and Sarah Batton STover. Sarah's parents were John Batton & Nancy Jane Price Hardin. My question is does anyone have any more information on Sarah and her parents? I know that she was original from Cabin Creek, Kanawha County. Please advice G.L. Williams _________________________________________________________________ Get McAfee virus scanning and cleaning of incoming attachments. Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

I found this year that I am descended from the Cannaday's of Franklin Co., Va. My 5xgreat-grandmother was Misniah Cannaday who m. Samuel Underwood, Jr.. Misniah's parents were William Cannaday, Sr and Nancy ___. Misniah and Samuel's daughter, Joannah Underwood m. Samuel Radford May 28, 1818 in Franklin County, Va. From some of the Cannaday information that I have seen some of the Cannaday's came to Raleigh Co. and I would like to hear from the Cannaday researchers on this list. What connections you would have to the Cannaday's of Franklin County, Va. Bev

Looking for someone else I found this. Iowa, Linn Co, Washington Twp, M593-405 roll, part 1, p378A, p7. printed page 378, 23 July 1870, p.o. Center Point, line 5, #2-2 Lafferty, James - 57y - m - w - farmer - $2000 - #1100 - b Virginia Sarah - 57y - f - w - keeping house - b Wisc. Clarissa - 5 y - f - w b Iowa Related to William Lafferty, d 1818? Just a thought. Hope I copied correctly. VW Fowler

The son of a coal miner was from Marfork in Raleigh County. The son of a sharecropper was from Arkansas. The son of a coal miner got out of the mines by joining the military. The son of a sharecropper got out of the fields by doing the same. The son of a coal miner fought in Korea. The son of a sharecropper was a peacetime soldier. The son of a coal miner was wild in his youth and this spilled over into his first years of marriage -- the drinking, gambling and carousing. The son of a sharecropper was addicted to drugs. The son of a coal miner and the son of a sharecropper would eventually walk the straight and narrow, thanks to God and a good woman's unconditional love. The son of a coal miner loved country music. The son of a sharecropper sang it. The son of a coal miner led a private life as Daddy. The son of a sharecropper was "the Man in Black." The son of a coal miner and the son of a sharecropper were distant cousins, but neither knew it. Therein lies the tragedy! Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Hi all, Hoping someone may have some information on my great grandfather. His name is John William Evans. He was born in 1870 in Jamestown Tn. He was married two times. Once to Ona Davis. They had two children, Mary & Thomas. With his second wife, Molly Elkins, they had 11. Mrytle, Pearl, Maudie, Beulah, John, Lonnie, Alonza, Charles, Carl, Andrew & Harry(my grandfather). I know that they lived in Dorthy. My grandfather, Harry, was in the Clearfork High class of 43 or 44. They lived on the west side of Coal River which is now all gone and grown over. I am told they once had many stores and even a movie theater there! I also know that Molly Elkins-Evans lived in a small house in Whitesville when she died. The house is still there. I am told that John William Evans was a "Big Wig" with the railroad. I am pretty sure he worked on the railroad as I have a picture of him with a crew of men on a rail car. The Evans side of my family is a big black hole! Unfortunately all my grandfather's brothers & sisters, including him 1926-1983, are gone. It seems that my grandmother did not have to much contact with the Evans side . So she only knows bits & pieces. Thanks again to all that have answered my previous e-mails. You all have been a tremendous help. Jeff Evans

It seem that Allen Russell Lilly was married after his first wife's death. Her name would had been Lucinda Shrewsbury (b. 1900 in Raleigh County, WV) married 22 Jul 1916 in Raleigh County, WV. Children by first Marriage: 1) Jerome Bonaparte Lilly (2 Jun 1882- ) married Willie N. Garten (1875, WV - ) She had at least two children: 1. Alice G. Lilly (1909/1910, Raleigh County, WV - ) 2. Sheldon (born about 1911, WV - ) was listed in the 1930 Census Record 2) Susan Alabama Lilly (b. 3 Feb 1884 - ) 3) Benjamin H. Lilly (b. 28 Dec 1885 - d. prior 1900) 4) Charlotte M. Lilly (7 May 1888 - 3 Jul 1911) 5) Celestia Alice Lilly ( 16 Mar 1891- ) married ________ Epperley. They had five children: 1. Eva Espie Epperley (1914 - ) 2. Jesse Buren Epperly (1916 - ) 3. Otho Earl Epperley (1919 - ) 4. Norma Lee Epperley (1921 - ) 5. Rheba Evelyn Epperley (1924 - ) 6) Emma Kate Lilly (19 Feb 1893 - ) married _______ Brammer. One son. 1. Wetzel W. Bramer (1915 - ) 7) Rosco Blaine Lilly (19 Jul 1895, Jumping Branch, WV - 7 Apr 1967, Beckley, WV) married 18 May 1921 at Crow WV to Edna Ella Richmond (19 May 1903, Crow, WV - 10 Nov 1989, Beckley, WV), d/o charles Lincus Richmond and Nannie Louanna Dodson. Three children: 1. Wendell Ivan Lilly sr. (28 Mar 1922 - ) married Nena Plumley. 2. Blaine Winfred Lilly sr. (29 Mar 1923, Topene Camp in Raleigh County, WV - ) married 21 Aug 1942 at Ames, IA to Juanita emmagene Dodd (6 Jul 1923, St. Albans, WV - 16 Mar 1995, Westerville, OH), d/o John Burton Dodd and Lucy Emma McCallister. Three children 3. Charles Denzil Lilly (10 Nov 1924 - ) married Dorothy ______, Two sons. 8) Alfred Lincoln Lilly (13 Jun 1897, Surveyor Ridge, WV - ) married __________and had four children 1. Kathleen Lilly (1920-1964) married ______ Lane 2. Marvin Harve Lilly (1922- ) 3. Annabel Lilly (1926 - ) 4. Melinda Lee Lilly (1928 - ) 9) Myrtle Ann Lilly (17 Sep 1900 - 11 May 1970) 10) Thurlow Weed Lilly Sr. (18 May 1905-9 Jul 1959 married ___________ and had two sons. 1. Phillip Lilly (1933-1971) 2. Thurlow Weed Lilly Jr. 11) Rutha Faye Lilly (1 May 1907 - ) married John goldie Sr. Had seven children. 1. John goldie Jr. (1927 - ) 2. Harry Lee Goldie (1929-1956) 3. Fred Goldie (1931 - ) 4. Glenn Allen Goldie (1943 - ) 5. Marsha Ann Goldie (1945 - ) 6. Marsha Ann Goldie (1946 - ) 7. Karen Ruth Goldie (1947 - ) married _______McMillan. 12) Upshur Abraham Lilly (19 Jun 1909 - ) Any help you can give to me on these would be appreciated. thank you, Sandy Sandra Moten 1562 University Lane, Unit 706 Cocoa, Florida 32922 321-637-3708

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Hi All, Thanks for all the information that so many of you have given. It is wonderful to have so much help from so many on the Raleigh County web page. I was wondering if anyone may have any information on my Grandmother's grandparents from her mother's side. They were G.E. William Stanley (1865-1919) and Callie Belle Parker (1869-1928). I do not know where either is from. I do know that both are buried in Oddfellow Cemetary in Dorthy. Their last address was on Clearfork Road in Dorthy. They had the following children that I know of, Bessie, George, Guy, Hazel, Inice, Nena & Nellie. Thanks so much. Regards, Jeff

Dwight Lilly (24 Feb 1880, Mercer County, WV- ) listed in the 1920 Mercer County, WV census as a boarder of John Pettry. Nannie O. Lilly (16 Oct 1881, Summers County, WV- )married James H. Smith (1886, WV- ) Ashworth Lilly (Oct 1882 - ) Charles Victor Lilly (May 1884 - ) Ruhama Lilly (Dec 1886 - ) Puvis Morianrty Lilly (aug 1888 - ) Erastus M. Lilly (May 1891 - ) Leona Lilly (Sep 1893 - ) McKinley G. Lilly (May 1897 - ) married Juanita Austin Dove (10 Jul 1913, Lerona, WV - ) d/o Powhatan Wilson Dove and Marie elizabeth Austin. He was a railway engineer and she wa a school teacher. They had two children. After their divorce, she married ca 1968 Luther Basham. she retired from teaching in 1975 after suffering a heart attach 1) Wilma Jean Lilly. She is a hair dresser and a real estate agent in Hinton, WV 2) Kenneth Lilly. He served in the US Marine Corps. Any help with these would be appreciated. Thank you Sandy Sandra Moten 1562 University Lane, Unit 706 Cocoa, Florida 32922 321-637-3708

Wondering if any of our Raleigh County researchers would have any information re: a bushwhacking that occurred in Wyoming County in 1862? David Meadows, who was AWOL from the 22nd VA Infantry, was killed by an unknown party. Any other information available? Thank you in advance for any information. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Virginia Gore (19 April 1838-4 Apr 1923, Princeton, WV; buried Reid Cemetery) married 20 Jul 1854 in Mercer County, VA to Robert Calvin Lilly (27 Feb 1830, Jumping Branch VA-15 Mar 1905, Spanishburg, WV; buried with wife), s/o Robert Lilly and mary Cadle. Known as "Miller Bob" he was previously to Casandra Ellison (1833-22 Nov 1853) by whom he had a daughter who died at the age one month. He owned and operated a grist mill for several years. Listed in the 1860 Raleigh County, 1870 Mercer County, 1880 Summers County and 1900-1920 Mercer County, VA/WV censuses. They had thirteen children, all born at Jumping Branch. 1) David Green Lilly (20 May 1855-12 Mar 1917, Bluefield, WV; buried Walnut Grove Cemetery) married 1st 15 Dec 1881 in Mercer County, WV Margaret Estiline Thompson (9 May 1855, Mercer County, VA-18 Jun 1911, Mercer County, WV; buried with husband) d/o Philip and Mary J. Thompson); married 2nd Nellie McGinnis 2) John Alfred Lilly (2 Nov 1856-7 Jan 1926, Summers County, buried Hilltop Cemetery) married Arminta Isabella Lilly (7 Oct 1857-7 Oct 1934, Charleston, WV; buried with husband), d/o James Edminson Lilly and Elizabeth Thompson. 3) Ida Bee Lilly (23 Oct 1858-dec 1893, Flat Top, WV) mared 1875 Charles Vincent Ashworth (9 Sept 1851, Delton, VA-1940, Beckley, WV), s/o Armstead A. Ashworth and Nancy Breeding. Had ten children. 4) Isaac L. Lilly (9 May 1861-8 Sep 1941; buried Reid Cemetery) married 1st 26 May 1880 in Summers County, WV to Nancy Victoria Hogan (17 Jan 1861, VA - 16 Dec 1930; buried Crews Cemetery), d/o James W. and Sarah F. Hogan; after divorce, married 2nd Emmaline Carrie Hawkins (7 Mar 1887, Beford County,VA-29 Mar 1962; buried with husband), d/o Robert Hawkins and Ella Grant. He had a total of 17 children; nine by his first wife and eight by his second wife. 5) Mary Benson Lilly ( 29 Jul 1863- ) married 29 Apr 1882 in Summers County, WV to Jonathan Felix "Tess" Lilly (1859, Mercer County, VA- ) s/o Austin Lilly and Mary A. Ellison, and by who she had ten children. Jonathan was a school teacher and served one term as superintendant of schools in Summers County. He was killed by Tony Meadows. Sometime later Mary had a son. All eleven were born in Summers County, WV. 6) Ruhama Lilly (4 Apr 1866- ) married 1st 1 Jan 1882 in Summers Coutny WV to Toliver S. Meador (2 Feb 1862, Mercer County, VA - 26 Aug 1906) s/o of Green Washington Meador and Emily Walker; several years after his death she married 2nd Andrew J. Spencer. There were six children by the first marriage. 7) Virginia F. Lilly (9 April 1868- ) married Henry Griffith (May 1863, VA - ) s/o James Griffith. There were eight children. 8) Cynthia Jane Lilly (26 Mar 1870-18 Oct 1952, buried Reid Cemetery) married 1st to Thomas Hubbard Lilly (1868, Flat Top, WV- ), s/o Thomas E. and Sara A. Lilly; married 2nd to Arthur Bee Lilly (1884, WV - ), s/o Simeon P and Sarah E. Lilly. She had three children by each husband. 9) Robert Cyrus Lilly Sr. (16 Mar 1872-21 Nov 1954; buried Reid Cemetery in Spanishburg, WV) married 1st 24 Dec 1891 in Mercer County, WV to Willie E. Reed (20 Aug 1875, Mercer County, WV-21 Jul 1898; buried with husband) d/o V. Clarkson Reed and Eliza Jane______; married 2nd 7 Sep 1899 in Mercer County, WV to Harriet Octavia Reed (15 Nov 1876, Mercer County, WV- 23 Nov 1958; buried with husband), sister of his first wife Willie. He had three children by Willie and five children by Harriet. 10) Ally B. B. Lilly (24 Apr 1874-prior 1880) 11) Zachariah Lilly (19 Jun 1875-2 Jul 1916, Spanishburg, WV; buried Reid Cemetery) married 26 Oct 1898 in Suumers County,WV to Dora Alice Richmond (25 Nov 1878, Summers County, WV-18 October 1944, Spanishburg, WV; buried with husband), d/o Richard Richmond and Sarah F. Hogan. They had eight children. 12) Abraham A. Lilly (19 Feb 1877-prior 1878) 13) Armstead Abraham Lilly (24 Mar 1878-22 Jun 1956, Charleston, WV; buried Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston, WV) married 16 June 1900 to Mary E. Glenn (Nov 1882, Ky - ). They had three children. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Sandy Sandra Moten 1562 University Lane, Unit 706 Cocoa, Florida 32922 321-637-3708

Ruhama Gore (27 Sep 1832, Island Creek, Mercer County, VA - 15 Jun 1904, Summers County, WV; buried Sandknob Methodist Church Cemetery) married to Jonathan A. Lilly (1 Aug 1828, VA - 20 Dec 1899, Summers County, WV; buried with wife), s/o Robert Lilly and Mary Cadle. Listed in the 1850-1870 Mercer County and 1880 Summers county, VA/WV censuses with seven children, all born in Mercer County. He was a captain in the Confederacy during the Civil War, serving in the 23 Virginia Regiment. He was released from duty in July 1863 due to ill health. Children: 1) Isaac James Lilly (11 Feb 1851-13 Dec 1932, Summers County, WV; buried in the Sandknob Methodist Church Cemtery) married 19 Nov 1874 in Mercer County to Susan Barker Stovall (14 Feb 1848, Mercer County, VA-7 May 1936, Hinton, WV, buried with husband. 2) Benjamin F. Lilly (1853 - 1860/1870) 3) Napoleon Bonaparte Lilly, Sr. (14 Mar 1855-22 Jan 1889; buried Eads Cemetery) married 18 Feb 1875 in Summers County, WV to Iowa May Austin (1859, Pittsylvania County, VA - 1902; initially buried in the Austin Cemetery on Brown's Ridge and later reburied by her husband in the Eads Cemetery), d/o Albert G. Austin and Matilda B. _____. Listed in the 1880 Mercer County, WV Census as living in the Jumping Branch District. Seven children all born in Mercer County, WV. 4) Erastus B. Lilly (5 Apr 1857-24 April 1909; buried Sandknob Methodist Church Cemetery) married 4 Jan 1879 in Mercer County) married 4 Jan 1879 in Mercer County, WV Lucinda Crew (Apr 1858, Mercer County, VA - ), d/o of Asa and Nancy Crews. Listed in the 1880 Summers County and 1900-1920 Raleigh County, WV censuses with nine children. 5) Allen Russell Lilly (21 Nov 1859-22 Jun 1934, Summers County, WV) married 24 Dec 1880 in Summers County, WV to Belzora Burke Meadows (16 May 1864, Mercer County, WV - 14 Nov 1909, Summers County, WV), d/o William Harris Meadows and Rebecca S. Tyree. Listed in the 1900 Summers County, WV census as living in Jumping Branch District. All twelve of their children were born in Summers County, WV. 6) Virginia A. Lilly (2 Feb 1862 - 15 Oct 1925; buried Sandknob Methodist Church Cemetery) married 25 Mar 1879 in Mercer County, WV to Andrew Perry Williams (25 Jun 1854, Giles County, VA - 11 Dec 1947; buried with wife), s/o James and Bicey Williams. Listed int eh 1880 Mercer County, 1900 Summers County and 1920 Mercer County, WV censuses with ten children. 7) Fountain L. Lilly (22 Jun 1864 - Jan 1937) married 1st 30 Apr 1884 in Raleigh County, WV to Ida L. Griffith (23 Feb 1866, Oh-prior 1899), d/o Charles and Sarah A. Griffith; married 2nd) July 1899 in Summers County, WV to Willie H. Nichols (Sep 1884 Summers County, WV - ), d/o J. O. Nichols. Listed in the 1900 Summers County and 1910 Raleigh County, WV censuses with one son whom he had by his second wife Willie. Any help on the above would be appreciated. Thanks, Sandy Sandra Moten 1562 University Lane, Unit 706 Cocoa, Florida 32922 321-637-3708