Greenville Adam married Jane Cornett on Aug. 8, 1870, in Wyoming Co.,West Va. They had six children, two sons and four daughters, William Riley, Tildy, Martha, George, Claria and Goldie. Jane had three sisters and two brothers, Suzie, Claria and Sellie, and Wilburn and Floyd, respectively.... Greenville was a land sureyor and a farmer ....per Sandra Deskins Raffield.
August 20, 1870 census, Greenville was listed as "Green," age 20 years old, working as a Farmer. he was living in Rich Creek, Magnolia Township, Logan, WV.
On 1880 census, Greenville A Deskins, age 30, Farmer, born VA, Occupation Farmer, Father's Birthplace is Virginia and mother's is Kentucky. Living in his household, wife, Jane, children, Matilda, William R, Martha A, George W and Joanah Cornat (mother in law). Census information was for Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia.
August 20, 1870 census, Jane was listed as 25 years old, married to Green Deskins. She was married shortly before this census was taken. She was living in Rich Creek, Magnolia, Logan, WV.
1880 census, Jane was listed as a wife, 35 years old, birthplace VA, occupation K. House, father's birthplace NC and mother's birthplace NC.
1880 census, Matilda is listed as 8 years old born in WV with both parents born in VA.
Deskins was born and died April 11,1901. Gracie was William Riley and Rebecca's 1st child... Okey Johston Deskins came Oct.8,1902, then William "Willie" Clark Deskins, Dec. 14,1906, then Leslie Deskins, March 31, 1910, then Lacy Woodrow Deskins, Jan.29, 1917, then Hazel Zola (Monie) Deskins, Jan. 12, 1919, then Helen and Ellen Deskins, twin daughters born June 24, 1920.Helen died June 24,1920 and Ellen died July 2,1920. Rebecca Jane died giving birth to her twin daughters.... She was the mother of eight children... OKEY'S DREAM.... I was flying over high mountains and great green and golden forest. Flying by myself with just my hands and feet. Way down in the valley and in the place most beautiful was Les, Mommie, and Poppie. I didnt see the three girls who have gone on. I wonder cause I've never seen any of the girls living in life. Reckon the Lord keeps that as a suprise for me when I do go. Lord, You have been very precious and dear to me. Be merciful to me a sinner, help me to raise the girls(Sandra and Sonja)I have for just YOU....per Sandra Raffield Deskins
1880 census, William was listed as 6 years old born in WV and parents born in Virginia.
Monie was born on Jan. 12, 1919.She was born with a club foot.... Monie married a man named Willie Rowe in Bradshaw, West Virginia. They had one son, Frank Rowe of Avondale, West Virginia. In Oct. 1995, I met Frank . He said his mother had another child - born blind - died at an early age... Frank said his mother, Monie disappeared when he was 6 months old in 1939..... He suspects FOUL play... He suspects and believes his mother , Monie was probably murdered .... Frank is married and has children and lives in Avondale, W.V. We all believe Monie is dead but we have no record of her death...... per Sandra Deskins Raffield's research.
It happened on an October day in 1902. Save for the rustling of the leaves in the great apple trees which were all around the little log house in the head of the hollow there was a hush, a great quiet... A woman was in in travel and with the midwife, Sally, who was more in name than in profession, prays and sorrows and pain swept over her countenance, traveling in birth and pains to be delivered. In that hour, Rebecca was like a mariner at sea without a compass, save for the everlasting arms of GOD, upon which all turn to in their darkest hours. Then came the boy, Rebecca in her childish faith had prayed and GOD had answered. A son was born and the mother rejoices... To the midwife, Sally, she had suceeded, although she had done nothing, except look on, a little hot water, the baby washed and dressed; yes, all was well. Little did Rebecca know what part Sally would eventually play in the future of her destiny... As I said before it was in October, the apples were ripe and the breezes sent all the rare perfumes that GOD and nature provides... Written by Okey Johnston Deskins THE LEGEND OR STORY OF THE "DEERSKIN BABY." In the early 1800's,a man was riding along a trail through the forest. He suddenly saw an object lying in the path. as he drew nearer or closer, he heard the cries of a baby. He got off his horse and walked toward the baby. He found a baby boy wrapped in a "deerskin" cloth. The chid was an Indian boy. The man had no choice but to take the baby home with him. He named the Indian child John Deerskin and raised him with his other children. When John Deerskin grew up, he married a white woman and they had seven boys. The name Deskins is believed to have been derived from the name Deerskin; after removing one "e" and adding an "s" to the end, Deerskin becomes Deskins... All these events took place in Tazewell County, Tazewell, Virginia.... This was the story that has been passed down for many generations....per Sandra Deskins Rattfield's research.
Agnes and Okey were married in 1920 or 1921...The two had twins, Charles H. andAlice Rebecca Deskins born Feb. 12, 1922, in Norfolk, VA. at Norfolk Prot. Hospital...Charles H. died as a baby on May 10, 1924... Agnes and Okey were divorced on Sat., Oct 16, 1937 in Savannah, GA. per Sandra Deskins Rattfield's Research.
Charles H.(HOWARD) had a twin sister, Alice Rebecca Deskins....They were born at Norfolk Protestant Hospital in Norfolk, VA per Sandra Deskins Raffield.