Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1942, d. September 23, 2019

Father

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr.^{5,1,6,7,8,9,2} b. March 11, 1919, d. May 31, 2000

Mother

Lottie Nellie Shilling^{5,1,6,7,10,8,9,2} b. August 10, 1920, d. January 8, 2004

Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹¹ He was born on February 1, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,11 He married Carol Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William Curtis Conner Sr. and Golda Elizabeth Mason, on February 1, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,8,2,12 Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer married Linda Carol Perdue on June 27, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11 Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer died on September 23, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.^2,11 He Tilton E. (Gene) Wimmer, 77, of Bent Mountain, Va., passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he retired from Norfolk Southern after 42 years. Gene could always be found outside working in his garden and yard. He loved passing on the bounty of his garden to friends and neighbors. Gene is survived by his wife of 10 years, Linda C. Wimmer; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Greg Sward; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda Wimmer and Ted Godwin; three granddaughters, Megan, Kira and Olivia Sward; stepchildren, Kimberly and Scott Butler, Tony and Meg Casey; six stepgrandchildren; special cousin, Roger Cando; and numerous other cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph E. Wimmer Jr. and Lottie Shilling Wimmer; and his wife of 38 years, Carol Conner Wimmer. on September 26, 2019.²

Occupation

1964

School bus driver¹

Family 1

Carol Elizabeth Conner b. May 22, 1945, d. October 6, 2002

Marriage*

Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer married Carol Elizabeth Conner, daughter of William Curtis Conner Sr. and Golda Elizabeth Mason, on February 1, 1964 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,8,2,12

Child

Amanda Elizabeth Wimmer^{6,13,10,7,9,2}

Family 2

Linda Carol Perdue

Marriage*

Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer married Linda Carol Perdue on June 27, 2009 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tilton E. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 26, 2019 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottie Schilling Wimmer obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jun 1, 2000 edition.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sward-Wimmer wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Conner Wimmer obituary in the Oct 9, 2002 edition.
[S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Golda Elizabeth Mason Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 2004 edition.

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr.^1,2,3

M, b. March 11, 1919, d. May 31, 2000

Father

Joseph Ezra Wimmer^{4,2,1,3,5,6,7,8} b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978

Mother

Bertie Lee Wimmer^{4,1,2,3,5,6,7,8} b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1 His Social Security Number was 227-18-7527.¹⁰ He was born on March 11, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10 He married Lottie Nellie Shilling, daughter of Owen Tilton Shilling and Sarah Amanda Richards, on July 6, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,11,9,1 Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr. died on May 31, 2000 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,10 He WIMMER, Joseph E., (Junior), 81, of Bent Mountain, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at his home. Junior had been a farmer, apple grower, and for many years was a familiar face on the Roanoke City Market. He had worked for the Roanoke County School System for 21 years as a school bus driver and was a longtime member and trustee at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Lottie Shilling Wimmer; his son and daughter-in-law, T. E. (Gene) and Carol Wimmer of Roanoke; his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Wimmer and Ted Godwin of Floyd; his granddaughter, Amanda Sward and husband, Greg of San Francisco, Calif; his brothers, Newton, Wilbur and Colonel Wimmer; his sister, Athleen Cando; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Friday, June 2, 2000 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dale Bowman and the Rev. Douglas Jones officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. on June 2, 2000.⁹

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 13, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 253, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 103, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁸

Family

Lottie Nellie Shilling b. August 10, 1920, d. January 8, 2004

Marriage*

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr. married Lottie Nellie Shilling, daughter of Owen Tilton Shilling and Sarah Amanda Richards, on July 6, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,11,9,1

Children

Brenda Wimmer^9,12
Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer+^{4,2,11,9,3,13,12} b. February 1, 1942, d. September 23, 2019

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbur Eugene Wimmer obituary in the Mar 22, 2004 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jun 1, 2000 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottie Schilling Wimmer obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tilton E. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 26, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sward-Wimmer wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1996 edition.

Lottie Nellie Shilling^1,2,3

F, b. August 10, 1920, d. January 8, 2004

Father

Owen Tilton Shilling^4,1,2,3 b. December 27, 1881, d. March 11, 1939

Mother

Sarah Amanda Richards^4,1,2,3 b. March 14, 1886, d. August 5, 1954

Her Social Security Number was 227-18-7993.⁵ Lottie Nellie Shilling was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1 She was born on August 10, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 She married Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr., son of Joseph Ezra Wimmer and Bertie Lee Wimmer, on July 6, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,6,7,1 As of July 6, 1940,her married name was Wimmer. Lottie Nellie Shilling died on January 8, 2004 at age 83.^6,5 She Lottie Schilling Wimmer, 83, of Bent Mountain, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. "Junior" Wimmer. She was a longtime member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving, a son, Tilton "Gene" Wimmer; daughter, Brenda Wimmer and husband, Ted Godwin; one granddaughter, Amanda Sward and husband, Greg; one great-granddaughter, Megan Sward; a close friend, Elsie Wood; many other close friends and relatives. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004. Rev. James Worline and Pastor Doug Jones will officiate. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday . on January 9, 2004.⁶

Family

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr. b. March 11, 1919, d. May 31, 2000

Marriage*

She married Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr., son of Joseph Ezra Wimmer and Bertie Lee Wimmer, on July 6, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2,6,7,1

Children

Brenda Wimmer^7,8
Tilton Eugene "Gene" Wimmer+^{4,2,6,7,9,3,10,8} b. February 1, 1942, d. September 23, 2019

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lottie Schilling Wimmer obituary in the Jan 9, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jun 1, 2000 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tilton E. Wimmer obituary in the Sep 26, 2019 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Conner Wimmer obituary in the Oct 9, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sward-Wimmer wedding announcement in the Sep 1, 1996 edition.

Joseph Ezra Wimmer¹

M, b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978

Father

Noah Preston Wimmer^2,3 b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928

Mother

Martha Magdaline Neff^2,3 b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938

His Social Security Number was 229-24-9658.⁴ Joseph Ezra Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pvt. U.S. Army WWI."⁵ He was born on October 23, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 23, 1891.^2,4,1 He married Bertie Lee Wimmer, daughter of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on April 22, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. Joseph Ezra Wimmer died on February 6, 1978 at age 85.^2,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 13, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 253, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 103, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁶
1930		Farmer⁷
1940		Farmer⁸

Family

Bertie Lee Wimmer b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980

Marriage*

Joseph Ezra Wimmer married Bertie Lee Wimmer, daughter of John Morgan Wimmer and Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, on April 22, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

Children

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr.+^{2,9,10,3,6,7,11,8} b. March 11, 1919, d. May 31, 2000
Nova Crist "Crickett" Wimmer+^7,11,9,8,12 b. November 22, 1920, d. December 8, 1993
Gertrude Evelyn Wimmer+^7,11,3 b. February 1, 1923, d. June 12, 1977
Infant Twin Wimmer² b. February 1, 1923, d. February 1, 1923
Infant Wimmer¹³ b. November 9, 1925, d. November 12, 1925
Athaleen Maude Wimmer+^14,7,11,8,15 b. December 31, 1925, d. July 14, 2011
Newton Preston Wimmer^2,7,11,8,15
Wilbur Eugene Wimmer+^14,11,8 b. August 21, 1930, d. March 19, 2004
Colonel Emera Wimmer+^{14,11,8,15,16} b. April 10, 1933, d. January 17, 2025

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbur Eugene Wimmer obituary in the Mar 22, 2004 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Parkway cemeteries receive TLC in the July 13, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jun 1, 2000 edition.
[S4410] Jones Funeral Home, online www.jonesfh.org, From the Athaleen Wimmer Cando obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Noah Preston Wimmer^1,2

M, b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928

Father

Claiborne Harvey Wimmer³ b. January 5, 1832, d. August 15, 1862

Mother

Cynthia Wimmer³ b. July 28, 1833, d. April 8, 1924

Noah Preston Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 14, 1859 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Martha Magdaline Neff on March 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ Noah Preston Wimmer Funeral services for Noah Preston Wimmer, 69, a farmer of Floyd county, who died in a local hospital Tuesday night, will be conducted at the Copper Hill Brethren church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Services will be in charge of Rev. C. C. Eller. Internment will be in Floyd county. on April 26, 1928.¹ He died on April 26, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,4,1

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

Farmer

Family

Martha Magdaline Neff b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938

Marriage*

Noah Preston Wimmer married Martha Magdaline Neff on March 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer+^{3,7,8,9,10,11} b. July 11, 1890, d. April 13, 1978
Joseph Ezra Wimmer+^3,2 b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978
Lillie Mary Wimmer^3,2,7,12 b. January 8, 1895, d. November 6, 1918
Eldridge Banks Wimmer+^7,13 b. December 27, 1896, d. June 15, 1977
Mildred Sarah Wimmer+^7,13 b. May 10, 1901, d. December 1, 1960
Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer+^7,13 b. March 18, 1903, d. January 6, 1992

Citations

[S116] Floyd Press, From the Noah Preston Wimmer memoriam in the Apr 26, 1928 edition.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Martha Magdaline Neff^1,2

F, b. January 23, 1861, d. August 3, 1938

Martha Magdaline Neff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 23, 1861 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Noah Preston Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Cynthia Wimmer, on March 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ As of March 12, 1882,her married name was Wimmer. Martha Magdaline Neff died on August 3, 1938 at age 77.^4,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 150, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Eldridge⁷

Family

Noah Preston Wimmer b. October 14, 1859, d. April 26, 1928

Marriage*

Martha Magdaline Neff married Noah Preston Wimmer, son of Claiborne Harvey Wimmer and Cynthia Wimmer, on March 12, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵

Children

Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer+^{4,1,8,9,10,11} b. July 11, 1890, d. April 13, 1978
Joseph Ezra Wimmer+^4,2 b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978
Lillie Mary Wimmer^4,8,2,12 b. January 8, 1895, d. November 6, 1918
Eldridge Banks Wimmer+^8,13 b. December 27, 1896, d. June 15, 1977
Mildred Sarah Wimmer+^8,13 b. May 10, 1901, d. December 1, 1960
Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer+^8,13 b. March 18, 1903, d. January 6, 1992

Citations

[S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Bertie Lee Wimmer

F, b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980

Father

John Morgan Wimmer^1,2 b. June 28, 1874, d. October 11, 1939

Mother

Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel^1,2 b. May 15, 1875, d. April 27, 1953

Her Social Security Number was 224-92-2922.³ Bertie Lee Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 11, 1897 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Joseph Ezra Wimmer, son of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on April 22, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia. Bertie Lee Wimmer died on November 11, 1980 at age 83.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 186, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 127, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 13, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 253, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 103, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Joseph Ezra Wimmer b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978

Marriage*

Bertie Lee Wimmer married Joseph Ezra Wimmer, son of Noah Preston Wimmer and Martha Magdaline Neff, on April 22, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.

Children

Joseph Ezra "Junior" Wimmer Jr.+^{5,9,10,11,6,7,12,8} b. March 11, 1919, d. May 31, 2000
Nova Crist "Crickett" Wimmer+^7,12,10,8,13 b. November 22, 1920, d. December 8, 1993
Gertrude Evelyn Wimmer+^7,12,11 b. February 1, 1923, d. June 12, 1977
Infant Twin Wimmer⁵ b. February 1, 1923, d. February 1, 1923
Infant Wimmer¹⁴ b. November 9, 1925, d. November 12, 1925
Athaleen Maude Wimmer+^15,7,12,8,16 b. December 31, 1925, d. July 14, 2011
Newton Preston Wimmer^5,7,12,8,16
Wilbur Eugene Wimmer+^15,12,8 b. August 21, 1930, d. March 19, 2004
Colonel Emera Wimmer+^{15,12,8,16,17} b. April 10, 1933, d. January 17, 2025

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbur Eugene Wimmer obituary in the Mar 22, 2004 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Parkway cemeteries receive TLC in the July 13, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph E. Wimmer, Jr. obituary in the Jun 1, 2000 edition.
[S4410] Jones Funeral Home, online www.jonesfh.org, From the Athaleen Wimmer Cando obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Morgan Wimmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1874, d. October 11, 1939

Father

James Madison Wimmer² b. February 14, 1836, d. June 14, 1906

Mother

Sophia Brown² b. circa 1840

John Morgan Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on June 28, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, daughter of Terry Teel and Lydia Margaret Wilson, on November 23, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² John Morgan Wimmer died on October 11, 1939 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.⁵

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1900

Dwelling 186, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 127, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 22, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 252, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farmer⁸
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Farmer¹⁰

Family

Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel b. May 15, 1875, d. April 27, 1953

Marriage*

John Morgan Wimmer married Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel, daughter of Terry Teel and Lydia Margaret Wilson, on November 23, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

Children

Ida Vinna Wimmer+^7,8,11,12 b. January 23, 1896, d. March 5, 1987
Bertie Lee Wimmer+^7,8 b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980
Irvin Otey Wimmer^{7,8,9,10,13,14,12} b. January 2, 1900, d. May 3, 1960
Abbie O'Dell Wimmer^15,8,9,10,12 b. September 19, 1902, d. December 30, 1985
Infant Wimmer¹³ b. January 8, 1904, d. January 8, 1904
Cabble Madison Wimmer+^{1,3,16,8,9,17,12} b. October 28, 1906, d. April 15, 1966
Dorothy Elizabeth Wimmer⁸ b. November 16, 1908, d. before January 6, 1920
Letha O. Wimmer^13,12 b. September 27, 1911, d. July 30, 1917
Infant Wimmer¹³ b. September 15, 1913, d. before 1915
Ethel Mae Wimmer+^15,1,9,10,12 b. May 26, 1915, d. August 8, 1952

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel^1,2,3,4

F, b. May 15, 1875, d. April 27, 1953

Father

Terry Teel^5,1,4 b. April, 1835

Mother

Lydia Margaret Wilson^5,1,4 b. circa 1843, d. before June 26, 1900

Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on May 15, 1875 at Virginia.⁶ She married John Morgan Wimmer, son of James Madison Wimmer and Sophia Brown, on November 23, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 23, 1895,her married name was Wimmer. Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel died on April 27, 1953 at age 77.⁶

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 94, District 106, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 186, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 127, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 22, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 252, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Family

John Morgan Wimmer b. June 28, 1874, d. October 11, 1939

Marriage*

Elsie Luvenia "Sis" Teel married John Morgan Wimmer, son of James Madison Wimmer and Sophia Brown, on November 23, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Ida Vinna Wimmer+^7,8,11,12 b. January 23, 1896, d. March 5, 1987
Bertie Lee Wimmer+^7,8 b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980
Irvin Otey Wimmer^{7,8,9,10,13,14,12} b. January 2, 1900, d. May 3, 1960
Abbie O'Dell Wimmer^15,8,9,10,12 b. September 19, 1902, d. December 30, 1985
Infant Wimmer¹³ b. January 8, 1904, d. January 8, 1904
Cabble Madison Wimmer+^{2,3,16,8,9,17,12} b. October 28, 1906, d. April 15, 1966
Dorothy Elizabeth Wimmer⁸ b. November 16, 1908, d. before January 6, 1920
Letha O. Wimmer^13,12 b. September 27, 1911, d. July 30, 1917
Infant Wimmer¹³ b. September 15, 1913, d. before 1915
Ethel Mae Wimmer+^15,2,9,10,12 b. May 26, 1915, d. August 8, 1952

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Templeton Cole¹

M, b. circa 1802, d. August 30, 1845

Father

Samuel Cole b. circa 1771, d. circa 1838

Mother

Sarah Thrash b. circa 1774, d. circa 1861

William Templeton Cole In 1838 William served as a 2nd Lt. in the Company of mounted Volunteers of Gilmer Co., Georgia. William T. Cole was the only male child in his family and family stories say that he had a lot of sisters. And he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, about 1802. Samuel Cole was reported on the 1800 Buncombe County census as having 4 daughters and no sons. He was reported in the 1810 Buncombe County census as having 8 daughters and 1 son. It is therefore believed that Samuel was indeed William's father. He was born circa 1802 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Rachel Berry, daughter of Jesse Berry and Mary Colvard, on March 25, 1824 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ William Templeton Cole died on August 30, 1845 at Murray Co., Georgia.^2,1

Family

Rachel Berry b. circa 1803, d. November 13, 1860

Marriage*

He married Rachel Berry, daughter of Jesse Berry and Mary Colvard, on March 25, 1824 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹

Children

Leroy Cole¹
Adolphus Ervin Cole+¹ b. 1825, d. November 16, 1863
Charles Cole¹ b. 1826
Nancy Cole¹ b. 1828
Walton B. Cole+¹ b. April, 1831
Mary Ann "Polly" "Ressie" Cole^3,1 b. February 20, 1837, d. May 13, 1921
Catherine "Kathryn" Cole¹ b. March 10, 1840, d. January 5, 1931
James Knox Polk Cole¹ b. November 25, 1845, d. July 8, 1927

Citations

[S835] Ralph Dunn, "Adolphus Cole," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 22, 2002.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S548] Charlie Strigo, "William Cole and Rachel Berry," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 4, 2004.

Ora Alma Janney^1,2,3,4

F, b. June 6, 1906, d. January 29, 1986

Father

Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney^1,3,5 b. September 28, 1880, d. May 17, 1957

Mother

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee^1,3,5 b. September 12, 1881, d. April 26, 1962

Her Social Security Number was 227-92-2826.⁶ Ora Alma Janney was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4,5,8 She Mrs. Ora Janney Conner, 79, died Wednesday night in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Alma Lou and Vester Manning, Copper Hill; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Iona Conner, Martinsville; Burnice M. and Margie Conner, Rocky Mount; Douglas C. and Mary Conner, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Chlorine Conner, Bent Mountain; one brother, Charles J. Janney, Roanoke. Interment in the Restvale Cemetery.⁴ She was born on June 6, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,3,5,8 She married Grover Jasper "Jack" Conner, son of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on March 21, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,5 As of March 21, 1929,her married name was Conner. Ora Alma Janney died on January 29, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^7,1,4,5,8

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 97, District 81-13, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 115, District 81-21, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family

Grover Jasper "Jack" Conner b. October 19, 1903, d. October 28, 1973

Marriage*

Ora Alma Janney married Grover Jasper "Jack" Conner, son of William Riley Conner and Lillie Virginia Custer, on March 21, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,9,5

Children

Earskine Dale Conner+^{1,9,4,12,13,10,14,15} b. December 22, 1929, d. April 11, 1996
Burnice Malcolme "B.M." Conner+^{16,1,2,9,4,12,13,10,11,14} b. April 20, 1933, d. April 10, 2008
Alma Lou Conner^{16,1,9,4,17,12,13,10,11,14}
Douglas Calvin "Doug" Conner+^{1,9,4,12,13,10,11,14} b. May 18, 1938, d. November 1, 2008

Citations

[S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ora Janney Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the G. J. Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Burnice M. Conner obituary in the Apr 11, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas C. Conner obituary in the Nov 3, 2008 edition.
[S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Earskine Dale Conner obituary in the Apr 12, 1996 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S305] Paul D. Craghead, "Conner info at Salem Court House," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2004.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Crystal Lynn Manning.

Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney^1,2,3

M, b. September 28, 1880, d. May 17, 1957

Father

George W. Janney² b. January 27, 1849, d. September 12, 1914

Mother

Ruth A. Smith² b. January 15, 1851, d. December 17, 1927

Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 28, 1880 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of Sep 28, 1879.^4,5,2,3 He married Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee, daughter of Joshua S. "Bird" Agee and Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis, on July 8, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,5 Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney died on May 17, 1957 at age 76.^4,5

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Family

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee b. September 12, 1881, d. April 26, 1962

Marriage*

Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney married Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee, daughter of Joshua S. "Bird" Agee and Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis, on July 8, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,5

Children

Theodore William Janney^5,8,2 b. August 3, 1901, d. June 16, 1968
Leo Mae Janney+^6,5,9,10 b. November 17, 1902, d. September 25, 1973
Ora Alma Janney+^5,11,10 b. June 6, 1906, d. January 29, 1986
Irene Janney+^5,10 b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971
Allen William Janney+^12,10 b. May 18, 1914, d. October 18, 1963
Alfred Janney+^11,5 b. July 18, 1916, d. August 28, 1968
Cora Easter Janney+^{13,5,11,14,15} b. April 18, 1920, d. September 14, 2002

Citations

[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee^1,2

F, b. September 12, 1881, d. April 26, 1962

Father

Joshua S. "Bird" Agee² b. August 8, 1852, d. May 11, 1928

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Aneliza" Davis² b. January 18, 1853, d. February 6, 1934

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 12, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Agee book has a birth date of Sep 4, 1880.^3,4,2 She married Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney, son of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on July 8, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of July 8, 1900,her married name was Janney. Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee died on April 26, 1962 at age 80.^3,4

Census Records

1890

Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney b. September 28, 1880, d. May 17, 1957

Marriage*

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Agee married Charles Willis "Charlie" Janney, son of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on July 8, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4

Children

Theodore William Janney^4,2,7 b. August 3, 1901, d. June 16, 1968
Leo Mae Janney+^5,4,8,9 b. November 17, 1902, d. September 25, 1973
Ora Alma Janney+^4,10,9 b. June 6, 1906, d. January 29, 1986
Irene Janney+^4,9 b. July 25, 1910, d. December 11, 1971
Allen William Janney+^11,9 b. May 18, 1914, d. October 18, 1963
Alfred Janney+^10,4 b. July 18, 1916, d. August 28, 1968
Cora Easter Janney+^{12,4,10,13,14} b. April 18, 1920, d. September 14, 2002

Citations

[S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S400] Russell E. Fisher & Jill Fisher Bass, Notes on the Family of Joshua "Bird" Agee.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cora Janney Conner obituary in the Sep 15, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Father

James Ira "Jim" Nichols^2,1,4 b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936

Mother

Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King^2,1,4 b. May 15, 1872, d. July 29, 1947

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,4 He was born on May 12, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,4 He married Ruth Jane Conner, daughter of Asa L. Conner and Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, on February 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols died on June 7, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^2,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 120, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁶

1940

Farmer⁷

Family

Ruth Jane Conner b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

Marriage*

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols married Ruth Jane Conner, daughter of Asa L. Conner and Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, on February 5, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

Children

Eunice Lorraine Nichols+^{8,9,6,10,7,3,11} b. July 15, 1926, d. December 14, 1995
Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols+^{2,8,6,10,7,3,11} b. July 21, 1928, d. July 30, 1992
Flossie Claudine Nichols+^{8,9,2,6,10,7,3} b. March 21, 1930, d. August 25, 2021
Robert Wayne Nichols+^9,8,2,10,7,3 b. July 7, 1932, d. March 1, 2008
Gordon Ezeliel Nichols+^{8,2,10,7,3,11} b. February 21, 1935, d. October 16, 2014
Annie Iristene Nichols+^{8,2,10,7,3,11} b. March 16, 1937, d. July 23, 2008
Tressie Rlee Nichols^{8,2,10,7,3,11}
James Burton Nichols^2,8,10,3,11
William Lester "Billy" Nichols^2,8,10,3,4 b. March 25, 1944, d. November 2, 1968
Shirley Jane Nichols^2,12,8,10,3

Citations

[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 21, 1928, d. July 30, 1992

Father

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^{2,5,6,7,8,9,4} b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Mother

Ruth Jane Conner^{2,5,6,7,8,9,4} b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "U.S. Navy Korea."^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 223-30-6146.¹⁰ He was born on July 21, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 21, 1927.^2,1,10,4 He married Ethel Alene Stump on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols married Laura Ellen Metz on July 8, 1961 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols died on July 30, 1992 at Virginia at age 64.^2,1,10 He ROANOKE -- Alton (Nick) Nichols, age 64, died Thursday, July 30, 1992, in a local hospital. He was a retired employee from Norfolk & Western Railway and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are: three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Hoppy Peoples, Roanoke, Nora and Alex Canales, Orlando, Fla., Ellen Marie Nichols, Roanoke; three grandchildren; five sisters, Eunice Guilliams, Callaway, Flossie Moran, Norfolk, Iristine Moran, Copper Hill, Tressie Sigmon, Salem, Shirley Mauck, Copper Hill; three brothers, Robert Nichols, Troutville, Gordon Nichols, Louisiana, Burton Nichols, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews and a devoted friend, Edith Metz, Roanoke. Funeral services were held at Oakey's South Chapel, at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug 3, with Rev. Frank H. Wimmer officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on August 6, 1992.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 120, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family 1

Ethel Alene Stump

Marriage*

Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols married Ethel Alene Stump on August 19, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴

Children

Ellen Marie Nichols^2,3
Cynthia Leigh "Cindy" Nichols^2,3,4

Family 2

Laura Ellen Metz

Marriage*

Richard Alton "Nick" Nichols married Laura Ellen Metz on July 8, 1961 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴

Child

Nora M. Nichols^2,3

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Alton Nichols obituary in the Aug 6, 1992 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Wayne Nichols^1,2,3

M, b. July 7, 1932, d. March 1, 2008

Father

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^2,4,5,3,6,7 b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Mother

Ruth Jane Conner^2,4,5,3,6,7 b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

His Social Security Number was 224-36-0441.⁸ Robert Wayne Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 He married Doris Louise Hill, daughter of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on December 22, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9 Robert Wayne Nichols died on March 1, 2008 at Virginia at age 75.^8,3 He Robert Wayne Nichols, 75, of Goodview, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Wayne Nichols; his parents, Zeke and Ruth Nichols; brothers, Billy and Alton Nichols; sister, Eunice Guilliams; and special brothersin-law, John Moran and Bill Sigmon. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from the Maintenance Division at Hollins College. Mr. Nichols is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris H. Nichols; his children, Larry Nichols, Tammie Bramlett and husband, "Buck," Darryl Nichols and wife, Julie, Mark Nichols and wife, Debbie, his grandchildren, his Pride and Joy, Jacklyn Bramlett, Anthony Nichols, Levi Nichols and Parker Nichols; brothers, Gordon Nichols and wife, Annie, and Burton Nichols and Linda; sisters, Annie Moran, Tressie Sigmon, Shirley Mauk and husband, John, and Flossie Moran and husband, George. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery in Floyd County, Va. on March 4, 2008.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1956

Steel works laborer²

Family

Doris Louise Hill b. July 23, 1938, d. January 21, 2025

Marriage*

Robert Wayne Nichols married Doris Louise Hill, daughter of Arthur Walter Hill and Elsie Letisha Moran, on December 22, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9

Children

Phillip Wayne Nichols^{3,10,11,12,9,13} b. August 7, 1957, d. September 26, 1998
Larry Anthony Nichols+^1,3,10,11,9 b. September 3, 1958, d. August 25, 2011
Tammie Louise Nichols^3,10,11,12,9
Darryl Chris Nichols^1,3,10,11,9
Mark Douglas Nichols^1,3,10,11,9

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, Wedding announcement in the May 25, 2003 edition.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Doris Nichols Gray obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Phillip Wayne Nichols obituary in the Sep 28, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Anthony Nichols obituary in the Aug 27, 2011 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Gordon Ezeliel Nichols^1,2,3

M, b. February 21, 1935, d. October 16, 2014

Father

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^1,2,4,5,3,6 b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Mother

Ruth Jane Conner^1,2,4,5,3,6 b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

Gordon Ezeliel Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Vera Annie Gordon.³ Gordon Ezeliel Nichols was born on February 21, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He married Ruth Isabelle Wright on December 22, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ Gordon Ezeliel Nichols died on October 16, 2014 at Hammond, Tangipahoa Co., Louisiana, at age 79.³ He Gordon Ezekiel Nichols, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond, La. He was born February 21, 1935 in Floyd County. Surviving are his wife, Vera Annie Gordon Nichols; daughters, Susan (Bruce) Angell, Patricia (Scott) Angle, Candis (Curtis) Dennis, Nichole (Larry) Montecino, and Stormie (David) Bourgeois; son, Earl Brent McCarroll; 11 grandchildren, Liney, Lawson, Judah, Alex, Zack, Callie, Kayla, Brandee, Natalie, Lacy, Clint, Harley, Jamie, and Breann; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Burton Nichols; sisters, Flossie Moran, Tressie Sigmon, and Shirley Mauk. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel Chris and Ruth Jane Conner Nichols; brothers, Robert, Billy, and Alton Nichols; sisters, Eunice Guilliams and Annie Moran. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday October 20, 2014 in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Attn: Megan Bourg, 3445 N. Causeway, Suite 902, Metairie, La. 70002 on October 19, 2014.³

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

Family 1

Vera Annie Gordon

Marriage*

Gordon Ezeliel Nichols married Vera Annie Gordon.³

Family 2

Ruth Isabelle Wright

Marriage*

Gordon Ezeliel Nichols married Ruth Isabelle Wright on December 22, 1956 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶

Children

Patricia Nichols³
Candis Nichols³
Nichole Nichols³
Stormie Nichols³
Susan Lynette "Sue" Nichols^3,6

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Lester "Billy" Nichols^1,2

M, b. March 25, 1944, d. November 2, 1968

Father

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^1,3,4,5,2 b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Mother

Ruth Jane Conner^1,3,4,5,2 b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

William Lester "Billy" Nichols was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. Spec. 4 HDQ & HDQ Co. 1st Cal. Div."^6,1,2 He was born on March 25, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 He died on November 2, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^1,6,2

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.

Rachel Berry^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1803, d. November 13, 1860

Father

Jesse Berry^4,3 b. circa 1776

Mother

Mary Colvard³

Rachel Berry was born circa 1803 at North Carolina.^1,2 She married William Templeton Cole, son of Samuel Cole and Sarah Thrash, on March 25, 1824 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² As of March 25, 1824,her married name was Cole. Rachel Berry died on November 13, 1860 at Georgia.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 77, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia

The widowed Rachel and her family were enumerated in the household of her father Jesse¹

Family

William Templeton Cole b. circa 1802, d. August 30, 1845

Marriage*

Rachel Berry married William Templeton Cole, son of Samuel Cole and Sarah Thrash, on March 25, 1824 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.²

Children

Leroy Cole²
Adolphus Ervin Cole+² b. 1825, d. November 16, 1863
Charles Cole² b. 1826
Nancy Cole² b. 1828
Walton B. Cole+^1,2 b. April, 1831
Mary Ann "Polly" "Ressie" Cole^5,1,2 b. February 20, 1837, d. May 13, 1921
Catherine "Kathryn" Cole^1,2 b. March 10, 1840, d. January 5, 1931
James Knox Polk Cole^1,2 b. November 25, 1845, d. July 8, 1927

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S835] Ralph Dunn, "Adolphus Cole," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 22, 2002.
[S971] Hazel Kimbrell, "Rachel Berry," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 12, 2005.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S548] Charlie Strigo, "William Cole and Rachel Berry," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 4, 2004.

Eunice Lorraine Nichols^1,2

F, b. July 15, 1926, d. December 14, 1995

Father

Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols^{1,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. May 12, 1905, d. June 7, 1971

Mother

Ruth Jane Conner^{1,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. March 12, 1909, d. December 21, 1988

Her Social Security Number was 227-52-2294.⁹ Eunice Lorraine Nichols was buried at Piedmont Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 602, 0.25 miles from Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,10 She was born on July 15, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,9,11 She married John Howard Richards on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12 As of August 17, 1940,her married name was Richards. As of March 22, 1958,her married name was Guilliams.⁸ Eunice Lorraine Nichols married Herman Lee Guilliams on March 22, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 Eunice Lorraine Nichols died on December 14, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,9,12 She GUILLIAMS, Eunice Lorraine, 69, of Callaway, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, December 14, 1995, after a lengthy and courageous battle with many complications. As she was being summoned to come home, she was surrounded by numerous loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezekial and Ruth Nichols; an infant daughter, Anna Lee Richards; and two brothers, Alton and Billy Nichols. She was the pillar of strength, guidance and support of her husband of forty years and to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy and a twinkle to her eye. To her, worldly possessions meant little. Her greatest possessions were times spent with her family, both in adversity as well as joy. She leaves many survivors and devoted friends as she goes to spend eternity with her Lord. Surviving are her husband, Herman L. Guilliams; sons and daughters-in-law, Norman E. and Donna Jackson Richards, Vinton, James Richards, San Francisco, Calif., Roger and Marie Richards, Bassett, Donnie Richards, Martinsville and Jimmy Lee Guilliams, Callaway; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Gallew, Sanford, N.C., Sandra and Mike Donovant, Spencer, Debbie and Kenny Meador, Wirtz, Donna and Jeff Adkins, Chatham, Lisa and Ivy Jay Layman, III, Ferrum and Delores and Mike Agee, Rocky Mount; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gordon Nichols, New Orleans, La., Burton Nichols, Roanoke and Robert Nichols, Troutville; sisters, Tressie Sigmon, Salem, Flossie Moran, Norfolk, Annie Moran and Shirley Mauk, both of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews also survive. Interment will follow in the Callaway Community Cemetery. on December 16, 1995.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 120, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 40, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family 1

John Howard Richards b. August 4, 1913, d. February 15, 1953

Marriage*

Eunice Lorraine Nichols married John Howard Richards on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,12

Children

Norman Eugene Richards^1,2,8
Anna Lee "Annie" Richards^1,12 b. May 10, 1943, d. March 5, 1946
Edward James Richards^1,2
Linda Faye/Fay Richards+^1,8 b. March 13, 1946, d. September 5, 1999
Roger Lee Richards^13,1,2
Donnie Wayne Richards^1,8
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Richards^1,8

Family 2

Herman Lee Guilliams b. March 13, 1919, d. April 20, 2002

Marriage*

Eunice Lorraine Nichols married Herman Lee Guilliams on March 22, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8

Children

Deborah Gale "Debbie" Guilliams^14,1,8
Donna Lynne Guilliams^14,1,8
Lisa Darlene Guilliams^14,1,8
Dolores Elaine "Dee" Guilliams^14,1,8

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Wayne Nichols obituary in the Mar 4, 2008 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gordon Ezekiel Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2014 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Lee Guilliams obituary in the Apr 21, 2002 edition.

John Howard Richards^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 4, 1913, d. February 15, 1953

John Howard Richards was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on August 4, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate and draft card have a birth year of 1914 and his birth certificate has his name as John Henry Richards.^2,3,4 He married Eunice Lorraine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Howard Richards died on February 15, 1953 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 39; Shot by a neighbor during an argument in the neighbor's house.²

Family

Eunice Lorraine Nichols b. July 15, 1926, d. December 14, 1995

Marriage*

He married Eunice Lorraine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on August 17, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Norman Eugene Richards^6,7,8
Anna Lee "Annie" Richards^9,2 b. May 10, 1943, d. March 5, 1946
Edward James Richards^6,7
Linda Faye/Fay Richards+⁸ b. March 13, 1946, d. September 5, 1999
Roger Lee Richards^10,6,7
Donnie Wayne Richards^7,8
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Richards⁸

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Linda Richards Gallew obituary in the Sep 8, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Herman Lee Guilliams^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 13, 1919, d. April 20, 2002

Herman Lee Guilliams was buried at Piedmont Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rt. 602, 0.25 miles from Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 231-05-7660.⁸ He was born on March 13, 1919 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{7,1,8,2,3,4,6} He married Eunice Lorraine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on March 22, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 Herman Lee Guilliams died on April 20, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,8,2,4,5 He HERMAN LEE GUILLIAMS, 83, of Callaway, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was a dedicated and faithful husband, daddy and grandpa. He was born and lived his entire life in Callaway (Franklin Co.) He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was preceded in death of his wife, Eunice N. Guilliams; his parents, Jack Guilliams and Girlie G. Wright; and a stepdaughter, Linda Gallew. He is surived by his children and spouses, Jimmy Guilliams of Callaway, Debbie and Kenny Meador of Wirtz, Donna Atkins of Callaway, Lisa and Jay Layman, Dee and Mike Agee of Ferrum; his stepchildren, Norman, James Roger and Donnie Richards, Sandy Donovant. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren, Adam, Josh and Lacy Meador, Jennifer Atkins, Jay and Chelsea Layman and Crystal Agee; ten stepgrandchildren, two half brothers, Wiley Wright, Jr. and Tracy Wright; one half sister, Doris May Lawrence all of Roanoke; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, George and Flossie Moran, John and Teenie Moran, Bill and Tressie Sigmon, Shirley and John Mauk, Robert and Doris Nichols, Gordon and Burton Nichols; a special aunt, Nannie Guilliams and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Callaway Community Cemetery. on April 21, 2002.¹

Family

Eunice Lorraine Nichols b. July 15, 1926, d. December 14, 1995

Marriage*

He married Eunice Lorraine Nichols, daughter of Ezekiel Chris "Zeke" Nichols and Ruth Jane Conner, on March 22, 1958 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10

Children

Deborah Gale "Debbie" Guilliams^1,10
Donna Lynne Guilliams^1,10
Lisa Darlene Guilliams^1,10
Dolores Elaine "Dee" Guilliams^1,10

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Lee Guilliams obituary in the Apr 21, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Una Lue Sowers^1,2

F, b. October 3, 1919, d. December 31, 1998

Una Lue Sowers was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-02-8732.⁶ She was born on October 3, 1919 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,1,2,5 She married Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner, son of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on March 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,5 As of March 22, 1962,her married name was Conner. Una Lue Sowers died on December 31, 1998 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,4,8,5 She CONNER, Una Sowers, 79, of Floyd, and formerly of Copper Hill, a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing Home, died Thursday, December 31, 1998, at Skyline Manor. She was the widow of Irvin B. Conner. Surviving is one sister, Minnie Hinkhaus of Westminister, Md; two special nephews and wives, Curtis and Janice Mabery of Cockesville, Md., and Arlen and Patricia Mabery of Charlotte, N.C; also several other special nieces and nephews, including Alma Lou and Vester Manning of Copper Hill, who were also were very dear friends. Mrs. Irba Harris, a resident of Skyline Manor and her daughter, Frances Bishop, were in Una's close circle of friends. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. on January 1, 1999.⁴

Family

Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner b. February 28, 1906, d. October 6, 1997

Marriage*

She married Irving Blaine "Irvin" Conner, son of Daniel Adam Conner and Lydia Amanda Conner, on March 22, 1962 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,5

Citations

[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Una Sowers Conner obituary in the Jan 1, 1999 edition.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irvin Blaine Conner obituary in the Oct 7, 1997 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Joseph Cole^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 9, 1746, d. 1842

Father

John Cole^3,4 b. circa 1719/20, d. circa 1808

Mother

Mary Unknown³ d. circa 1816

Joseph Cole was buried at Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 151, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; His tombstone reads "Pvt. Va. Militia, Rev. War."^5,1 He Joseph Sr. sold his land to Joseph Jr. and moved to North Carolina. Revolutionary War-Court documents indicate that he served in the army of Gen. George Washington after Battle of Germantown, saw no action and returned to Virginia after his 3 months enlistment where he re-inlisted and saw action in that state against the Tories. Land Records: Joseph Sr.-8/19/1794 Botetourt Co., Virginia - 97 acres on head of Beaver Dam, a branch of Little River Grant 30, page 309. Joseph Sr. 6/6/1796 Botetourt Co. - 150 acres on William Terry Camp waters of Beaver Dam, branch of Little River, Grants 1795-96, page 305. Joseph Sr - 8/28/1800 Montgomery Co. - 50 acres on head of Beaver Dam, a branch of Little River waters of New River adjoining his own land. Grant 47, page 120. Joseph Sr - 6/26/1809 - Montgomery Co. - 75 acres on Terries & Laurel Creek waters of Little River, a branch of New River, Grant 58, page 282. Joseph Sr. - 9/1/1809 - Montgomery Co. - 50 acres on waters of Brush Creek, a branch of Little River, adj. his own & Davidson's land. Grant 59, page 204. We, George Grace, Robert Wiley and Andrew Wilson have met agreeable to an order of Floyd Court and now appraise the following property of Joseph Cole, deceased. All the clothen $3.00 One Bidgadeer Coat $1.50 (from the Revolutionary War) Eight Dollars in cash $8.00 One five dollar on the state of South Carolina $5.00 One two dollar on the same $2.00 One Dollar note on South Carolina $1.00 One bridle, seventy five cents .75 One horse $28.00 Floyd Court 1842. This inventory and appraisment of the estate of Joseph Cole deceased was returned to court and ordered to be recorded. 1843 April, plaintiff against the heirs of Joseph Cole $2000.00 debts in county of Floyd formerly Montgomery Co., Beaver Dam waters of Little River, 97 acres, 50 acres can be seen in register's office in Richmond Book 59, page 304. He was born on June 9, 1746 at Morris Co., New Jersey.³ He Joseph was christened on this date on March 9, 1755 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, Morris Co., New Jersey.⁴ He married Sarah Cooper circa 1770. Joseph Cole left a will on March 11, 1830 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina; I, Joseph Cole, being of sound mind & perfect memory. I wish as much of my affects sold as to pay my just debts.
I give unto my wife Susannah Cole possession of the farm whereon I now live, containing 200 acres during her widowhood or until my younges[sic] son come of the age of twenty one yrs. with the stock of grain at my death.
I give unto my oldest son James Cole 200 acres of land joining the land whereon I now live, above the creek.
I give unto my youngest son Lewis Cole the farm whereon I now live, to take possession when of age, or rented out for his use, provided my wife should marry or leave the place.
I give unto George Cole, son of James Cole (and nephew) one horse, saddle & bridle, worth $50. provided he stays with the family until of age, or if not nothing.. I give unto Nancy Cole dtr. of James Cole (and neice) one cow & calf and wheel, one bed provided she stays with the family until she is 18 yrs., if not nothing..
I give the residue of my land, 250 acres on the head of Turkey Creek, 50 acres of Newfound on the South side of the creek and joining Brooks land, and 100 acres called the Underwood place, with all my personal property to be sold and equally divided among my wife & children and Daniel Frisby to share equally with the heirs. The balance of the land to be rented out for the use of the family. I appoint my friend John Thrash executor..
Wit: Josiah Frisby, John Cole & Joseph Cole..
Signed, Joseph Cole.. Proved on oath of Josiah Frisby and John thrash was duly sworn.."² He died in 1842 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹

Family 1

Child

Unknown Cole

Family 2

Sarah Cooper

Marriage*

He married Sarah Cooper circa 1770.

Children

Samuel Cole+³ b. circa 1771, d. circa 1838
Lydia "Liddy" Cole+^6,3 b. circa 1774, d. July 7, 1861
David Cole+³ b. 1775, d. 1830
Sarah "Sally" Cole+^7,3 b. circa 1783
James Cole^2,3 b. circa 1784, d. before 1830
Joseph Cole Jr.³ b. circa 1786, d. circa 1832
Bird "Byrd" Cole+^6,8,9,3 b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
John Cole³ b. June 18, 1793, d. September 13, 1877

Citations

[S748] Janice Smyth, Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery, Leicester, Buncombe Co., NC.
[S1652] Buncombe County Wills, online http://www.obcgs.com/wills-2.html, From the will of Joseph Cole.
[S1937] Jonathan A. Pace and Diane Kenny Pace Families, "Cole History."
[S8285] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S1142] "Research papers of Dr. Amos De Russia Wood,."
[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
[S1482] Will of Byrd Cole.

Trudy Alice Conner^1,2

F, b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996

Father

Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner^3,4,5,6,1,2 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934

Mother

Doshia Deuisie Conner^{3,4,5,6,1,7,2} b. April 18, 1877, d. January 20, 1963

Her Social Security Number was 224-64-5822.⁸ Trudy Alice Conner was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on May 31, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,8,1,9,2 She married Ralph Christian Craighead, son of Edward Oscar Craighead and Gilley Jane Holt, on September 3, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6,1 As of September 3, 1940,her married name was Craighead. Trudy Alice Conner died on November 20, 1996 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,8,9,10 She CRAIGHEAD, Trudy Conner, 82, of Callaway, was called home Wednesday, November 20, 1996. Born May 31, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Edward A. and Doshie C. Conner. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Craighead of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol and Marshall Hodges of Callaway, Linda Craighead of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Lilly Craighead of Callaway, Everette and Patricia Craighead of Verona, Gene and Joy Craighead of Callaway; one sister, Bessie Conner of Boones Mill; eleven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at Monte Vista Church, Callaway. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on November 22, 1996.³

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

1950

Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1940

Farmer⁷

Family

Ralph Christian Craighead b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002

Marriage*

Trudy Alice Conner married Ralph Christian Craighead, son of Edward Oscar Craighead and Gilley Jane Holt, on September 3, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,6,1

Children

Carol Faye Craighead+^{3,1,12,13,11,14,15} b. July 7, 1941, d. May 4, 2023
James Carlyle Craighead+^{3,16,1,12,13,11,14,15} b. December 7, 1942, d. May 17, 2024
Everette Oscar Craighead+^{3,1,12,13,11,14,15} b. December 13, 1944, d. June 24, 2020
Ralph Gene Craighead^{3,1,13,11,14,15}
Linda Connie Craighead^{3,1,13,11,9,14,17,15} b. October 2, 1948, d. February 21, 2015

Citations

[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
[S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Linda Connie Craighead obituary.

Ralph Christian Craighead^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002

Father

Edward Oscar Craighead^1,2,4,6 b. August 10, 1896, d. August 13, 1964

Mother

Gilley Jane Holt^1,2,4,6 b. May 22, 1893, d. February 9, 1954

His Social Security Number was 230-38-0713.⁷ Ralph Christian Craighead was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on June 14, 1917 at Dillon's Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{7,1,2,3,8,4,6} He married Trudy Alice Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on September 3, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10,2 Ralph Christian Craighead died on June 25, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,7,8,6,5 He CRAIGHEAD, Ralph Christian, 85, of Callaway, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday afternoon, June 25, 2002, to join our Lord and his wife, Trudy Conner Craighead, who preceded him in death, November 20, 1996. He was born June 14, 1917, a son of the late Edward Oscar and Gillie Jane Holt Craighead. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Dalton and Edith Craighead, brother-in-law, Dock Hodges and sister, Lottie Craighead. Surviving are his children, Carol Hodges and husband, Marshall, James Craighead and wife, Lilly, Everette Craighead and wife, Patricia, Gene Craighead and wife, Joy Ann, and Linda Craighead; grandchildren, Ronnie and Patricia Hodges, Donald and Susie Lee Hodges, Janice and Rickey Clingenpeel, Amanda and Chris Clayton, Lori and Walter Berry, Scott and Teresa Craighead, Brent and Carole Craighead, Tisha and Brian Wilson, Timmy and Rissa Craighead, Chris and Vicki Craighead, Amy Craighead; stepgrandchildren, Simone and Shelia Heckman, Carol and Benjamin Harrison, III, Tony and Sherry Musik, Scott and Judy Musik; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan and Shannon Clingenpeel, Cameron, Alix and Morgan Bowles, Austin, Clayton, Marissa and Dalton Grubb, Mavis and Erica Hodges, Danielle and Cory, Christa and Isiah; step-great-grandchildren, Victoria and Tyler, Chris and Jennifer; a sister, Alda Hodges; brothers and sisters-in-law, Moyer and Esta Craighead, Elizabethtown, Pa., Sherman and Carmen Craighead of Callaway; half sisters, Pearl Gardner and husband, Horace of Sydnorsville and Gladys Webster and husband, Tinsley of Boones Mill; special friends, Kenneth Beckner, Rayford Bowman, and Steven Grubb; special caregivers, Tammy Stump, Sandra Mitchell, and Beulah Webb. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Church Cemetery. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Franklin Health Care Center for the dedicated care our dad received. on June 27, 2002.¹

Census Records

1950

Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

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Occupation

1950

Farmer¹¹

Family

Trudy Alice Conner b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996

Marriage*

Ralph Christian Craighead married Trudy Alice Conner, daughter of Edward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner and Doshia Deuisie Conner, on September 3, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,10,2

Children

Carol Faye Craighead+^{9,1,2,12,13,11,14,15} b. July 7, 1941, d. May 4, 2023
James Carlyle Craighead+^{9,1,2,12,13,11,14,15} b. December 7, 1942, d. May 17, 2024
Everette Oscar Craighead+^{9,1,2,12,13,11,14,15} b. December 13, 1944, d. June 24, 2020
Ralph Gene Craighead^{9,1,2,13,11,14,15}
Linda Connie Craighead^{9,1,2,13,11,8,14,16,15} b. October 2, 1948, d. February 21, 2015

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
[S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2787] Monte Vista Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSfn=samuel&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=47948199&CRid=2138324&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
[S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
[S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
[S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Linda Connie Craighead obituary.