Thank you for responding, I really appreciate it. My paternal uncle:Paul Corpening (wife was Carrie) Obit., states b/Morgantown, NC(but it was Morganton, N.C. Aug/7/1900--d/19 Jul 1940 (magisterial district): Slab Fork_(city/town):Winding Gulf, Raleigh County, West Virginia - BURIED Jul, 22, 1940-HUNTER'S CEMETRY East Beckley, W.Va. funeral director: C. D. Trent East Beckley, W.Va. And I am so grateful for this link, _http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/_ (http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/) (where I was able to find the information, I've been searching for years); thanks/roses to all responsible, Bobbie/NC (http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/) ... 7/10/2006 1:50:53 AM Eastern Standard Time _obrien2@bellsouth.net_ (mailto:obrien2@bellsouth.net) wrote If you don't mind sharing the Uncle's name, I'll check Jim Wood's book on Raleigh County Mine Deaths. Rita