John Howard Richards1,2,3,4

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

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  7. [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Linda Richards Gallew obituary in the Sep 8, 1999 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
  10. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Herman Lee Guilliams1,2,3,4,5,6

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" Guilliams1,10
  • Donna Lynne Guilliams1,10
  • Lisa Darlene Guilliams1,10
  • Dolores Elaine "Dee" Guilliams1,10

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Lee Guilliams obituary in the Apr 21, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Lorraine Guilliams obituary in the Dec 16, 1995 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Una Lue Sowers1,2

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

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

Joseph Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. June 9, 1746, d. 1842
FatherJohn Cole3,4 b. circa 1719/20, d. circa 1808
MotherMary 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

Citations

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

Trudy Alice Conner1,2

F, b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
FatherEdward Albert "Ed" "Eddie" Conner3,4,5,6,1,2 b. May 25, 1873, d. July 16, 1934
MotherDoshia Deuisie Conner3,4,5,6,1,7,2 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

1920Dwelling 109, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 71, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 74, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farmer7

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

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [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&
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  14. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  15. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  17. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Linda Connie Craighead obituary.

Ralph Christian Craighead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002
FatherEdward Oscar Craighead1,2,4,6 b. August 10, 1896, d. August 13, 1964
MotherGilley Jane Holt1,2,4,6 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

1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1950Farmer11

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

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  2. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [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&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Conner Stump obituary in the May 6, 1996 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  14. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  15. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
  16. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Linda Connie Craighead obituary.

Edward Oscar Craighead1,2

M, b. August 10, 1896, d. August 13, 1964
FatherWilliam Daniel "Will" Craighead2 b. June 11, 1875, d. November 14, 1932
MotherMary Lilly Hollins2 b. August 12, 1877, d. March 13, 1946
     Edward Oscar Craighead was born on August 10, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 He married Gilley Jane Holt, daughter of John William Holt and Lavina Cathrine "Vinie" Shaver, on January 17, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Edward Oscar Craighead and Gilley Jane Holt were divorced before January 21, 1932.2 Edward Oscar Craighead died on August 13, 1964 at age 68.

Family

Gilley Jane Holt b. May 22, 1893, d. February 9, 1954
Marriage*He married Gilley Jane Holt, daughter of John William Holt and Lavina Cathrine "Vinie" Shaver, on January 17, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Edward Oscar Craighead and Gilley Jane Holt were divorced before January 21, 1932.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  2. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gilley Jane Holt1,2,3

F, b. May 22, 1893, d. February 9, 1954
FatherJohn William Holt2 b. June 15, 1872, d. January 5, 1968
MotherLavina Cathrine "Vinie" Shaver2 b. August 29, 1870, d. October 12, 1959
     Gilley Jane Holt was buried at Sally Powell Craighead Cemetery, Rt. 654, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 22, 1893 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Edward Oscar Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on January 17, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of January 17, 1915,her married name was Craighead. Gilley Jane Holt and Edward Oscar Craighead were divorced before January 21, 1932.2 Gilley Jane Holt died on February 9, 1954 at age 60.3,2

Family

Edward Oscar Craighead b. August 10, 1896, d. August 13, 1964
Marriage*She married Edward Oscar Craighead, son of William Daniel "Will" Craighead and Mary Lilly Hollins, on January 17, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Gilley Jane Holt and Edward Oscar Craighead were divorced before January 21, 1932.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  2. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Carol Faye Craighead1,2,3,4

F, b. July 7, 1941, d. May 4, 2023
FatherRalph Christian Craighead5,6,1,2,3,7,8,9 b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002
MotherTrudy Alice Conner5,1,2,3,7,8,9 b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
     Carol Faye Craighead Carole Faye Hodges, age 81 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. Mrs. Hodges was born July 7, 1941 to the late Ralph and Trudy Craighead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Donald Hodges; brother Everett Craighead and sister Linda Craighead. Carol was a loving wife and mother, who was known as a hard worker and a great cook who enjoyed her flowers. She was a member of Monte Vista Church of the Brethren and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Surviving is her loving husband of nearly 65 years, Marshall Hodges; son and daughter-in-law Ronnie and Patricia Hodges; daughters, Janice and Rickey Clingenpeel, Amanda and Chuck Parker and Lori Hodge; grandchildren Erica Hancock, Mavis Jamal (Alykhan), Shannon Riley (Adam), Jessica Flanagan, Ryan Clingenpeel (Billie Jo), Cameron Eberth (Eric), Morgan Bowles, Alex Bowles (Anthony), Marissa Grubb (Scott), Dalton Grubb, Dillon Hodge; Thirteen Great-Grandchildren; brothers James and Lilly Craighead and Gene and Joy Craighead. A special thank you to A Nurses Touch and Intrepid Hospice for all your help and to Louise Guilliams who cared for our Mom. Thank you for all your love and support and from the bottom of our hearts we can’t thank you enough. Funeral services will be held from Monte Vista Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.3 She was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on July 7, 1941 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 She married Marshall Lewis Hodges on June 7, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,1,2,3,8 As of June 7, 1958,her married name was Hodges.2 Carol Faye Craighead died on May 4, 2023 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Marshall Lewis Hodges
Marriage*Carol Faye Craighead married Marshall Lewis Hodges on June 7, 1958 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,1,2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  9. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Keith Hodges obituary in the Feb 16, 2012 edition.

James Carlyle Craighead1,2,3,4

M, b. December 7, 1942, d. May 17, 2024
FatherRalph Christian Craighead5,6,1,2,7,8,9,4 b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002
MotherTrudy Alice Conner5,6,1,2,7,8,9,4 b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
     James Carlyle Craighead James Carlyle Craighead entered his Heavenly home on May 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. James was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Trudy Craighead and his siblings, Everett Craighead, Linda Craighead and Carol Hodges. Born December 7, 1942, James followed his father's footsteps and became a builder. From homes to businesses, James led many construction projects throughout Franklin County and surrounding areas. His passion for building also led to the addition of a new sanctuary and remodel of Monte Vista Church in 1988, where James was a member and served for many years in several capacities. James was also talented in building relationships. He enjoyed visiting with others, especially on his golf cart, and sharing a good laugh. His jovial spirit would light up any place he visited. He instilled this joy, along with devotion, and a strong work ethic into those who are left to cherish his memory. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lilly Handy Craighead; along with sons, Tim (Rissa) Craighead and Chris (Vicki) Craighead. Papa James enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: Danielle (Joel) Brubaker, Christa (Chinmay) Craighead-Katke, Isaiah Craighead (Maggie English), Cory Craighead (Sadie Sheppard), Matthew Craighead (Emma Wooldridge). He also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Quentin and Wyatt Brubaker, and Isla Craighead. Additionally he is survived by one brother, Gene (Joy) Craighead, brother-in-law Marshall Hodges, sisters-in-law Earline (Eldridge) Altice, Lois Carr, and Pat Craighead, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. We rejoice in knowing James is healed and assured by Revelation 21:1-4: He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them; He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away. Funeral services will be conducted at Monte Vista Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Franklin Carilion Hospice Team, and to the loving and caring nurses, especially Susan. Throughout James' time of extended care, the family is also appreciative of the many thoughts and prayers extended. We have felt God's presence surrounding us during this time.4 He was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 He was born on December 7, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4 He married Lilly Elva Hardy on April 11, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4 James Carlyle Craighead died on May 17, 2024 at Virginia at age 81.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Lilly Elva Hardy
Marriage*James Carlyle Craighead married Lilly Elva Hardy on April 11, 1964 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Christopher "Chris" Craighead1,4
  • Timothy Carlyle Craighead1,10,2,4

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  7. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Danielle Nicole Craighead birth announcement in the Apr 14, 1996 edition.

Everette Oscar Craighead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 13, 1944, d. June 24, 2020
FatherRalph Christian Craighead6,7,1,2,8,9,3,10 b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002
MotherTrudy Alice Conner6,1,2,8,9,3,10 b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
     Everette Oscar Craighead Everette Oscar Craighead, 75, husband, of Patricia (Sahms) Craighead of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Augusta Health in Fishersville. Mr. Craighead was born on December 13, 1944, in Franklin County, Virginia, a son of the late Ralph C. and Trudy (Conner) Craighead. Everette was a faithful member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church. He was a top salesman for Farm Bureau Insurance for many years, and also served as manager of their Leesburg office. He was later employed for many years as a salesman for Clayton Homes, and was self-employed as a Notary Public, and a mortgage closing agent. In addition to his parents, Everette was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Craighead. Everette is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Sahms) Craighead, whom he married on November 22, 1973. Also surviving is his daughter, Amy LeCheryl Craighead; two step-sons Anthony Musick and his wife, Sherry, and Scott Musick and his wife, Judy; a step-daughter, Carol Harrison and her husband, Ben; siblings, James Craighead and his wife, Lilly and family, Gene Craighead and his wife, Joy and family, and Carol Hodges and her husband, Marshall and family; four grandchildren, Tyler Musick, Rachel Harrison, Benjamin Harrison IV, and Alexander Harrison; two step-grandchildren, Heather Smith and husband Doug, and Christopher Hewitt and wife, Cheran; five step-great-grandchildren, Kenley Smith, Everley Smith, Reed Smith, Clara Hewitt, and Cate Hewitt; his pet dog, "Su Su"; and cat, "Sugar". A private graveside service for family and close friends will be conducted in Shady Grove Cemetery, Mount Crawford.3 He was buried at Shady Grove United Brethren Cemetery, Port Republic, Rockingham Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 13, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,2 He married Ellen Frances Coiner on September 6, 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Everette Oscar Craighead and Ellen Frances Coiner were divorced on November 14, 1973 at Augusta Co., Virginia.4 Everette Oscar Craighead married Patricia Rose Sahms on November 22, 1973 at Augusta Co., Virginia.3,2 Everette Oscar Craighead died on June 24, 2020 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 75.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Ellen Frances Coiner b. May 19, 1947, d. December 4, 2003
Marriage*Everette Oscar Craighead married Ellen Frances Coiner on September 6, 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Everette Oscar Craighead and Ellen Frances Coiner were divorced on November 14, 1973 at Augusta Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Amy LeCheryl Craighead1,3

Family 2

Patricia Rose Sahms
Marriage*Everette Oscar Craighead married Patricia Rose Sahms on November 22, 1973 at Augusta Co., Virginia.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  8. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.

Linda Connie Craighead1,2,3

F, b. October 2, 1948, d. February 21, 2015
FatherRalph Christian Craighead4,5,1,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. June 14, 1917, d. June 25, 2002
MotherTrudy Alice Conner4,1,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. May 31, 1914, d. November 20, 1996
     Linda Connie Craighead Linda Connie Craighead, October 02, 1948 - February 21, 2015. Our Beloved Linda Craighead age 66 of Callaway went to be with her Lord on Saturday February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Trudy Craighead. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Marshall Hodges of Callaway; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Lilly Craighead of Callaway, Everette and Pat Craighead of Verona, Gene and Joy Craighead of Callaway; numerous nieces and nephews. She also blessed the lives of many special friends including Jane Gilley, Lori Wray, Lois Carr and Earline Altice. Her childlike heart was an example to all she knew as she showed love and acceptance to all of God's children. Interment will follow in Monte Vista Church Cemetery.3 She was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,3 She was born on October 2, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,8,2,3 She died on February 21, 2015 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 125, District 34-18, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S85] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Holt Family of Floyd & Franklin Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Linda Connie Craighead obituary.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trudy Conner Craighead obituary in the Nov 22, 1996 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Christian Craighead obituary in the Jun 27, 2002 edition.
  6. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Carole Faye Hodges obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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&
  9. [S12524] Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, online coffmanfuneralhome.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Everette Oscar Craighead obituary.
  10. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the James Carlyle Craighead obituary.

John Cole1

M, b. circa 1719/20, d. circa 1808
     John Cole The register of the First Presbyterian Church of Morristown, New Jersey, shows that on March 9, 1755, John Cole was "baptized and renewed covenant" and Mary Cole "renewed covenant." Their four children, John (age 11), Joseph (age 9), Phebe (age 5), and Hannah (age 1) were baptized. The register further show that six more children were born to John and Mary Cole and were baptized, as follows: David 1756, Daniel 1758, Sarah 1760, Masey 1762, Mary 1764, and Lydia 1766. The family removed to Frederick Co., Virginia, where John Cole's will was produced to the Court in Winchester April 21, 1808, naming wife Mary and sons John, Joseph, and Daniel and daughters Phebe, Hannah, Sarah, Masy, and Mary. Mary Cole's will was produced to the Court in Winchester Feb 5, 1816. Her will states in part "I bequeath to my daughter, Sarah Mann, the tract of land I now live on as the land was willed to me by my husband John Cole..." John and Mary Cole's son Joseph lived for a time in Montgomery Co., Virginia, and then in Buncombe Co., North Carolina. He was born circa 1719/20.1 He married Mary Unknown circa 1742/43.1 John Cole died circa 1808 at Frederick Co., Virginia.1

Family

Mary Unknown d. circa 1816
Marriage*He married Mary Unknown circa 1742/43.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1937] Jonathan A. Pace and Diane Kenny Pace Families, "Cole History."
  2. [S8285] Unknown compiler, New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931.

John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 1, 1865, d. February 26, 1920
FatherGiles E. Blankenship2,1,3,6 b. 1826
MotherLouisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner1,2,3,6 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890
     John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Originally buried in the old Baptist Church Cemetery, Simmons, West Virginia.4,5 He was born on May 1, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Floyd Co. Birth Records have a birth date of May 1, 1866.6,5 He married Roxie Ana Dove Wickham, daughter of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on October 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship died on February 26, 1920 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 54; Died in a coal mine accident.4,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 245, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 380, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 707, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1910Dwelling 24, District 137, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 187, District 105, Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Coal miner9
1910Coal miner10
1920Coal mine foreman11

Family

Roxie Ana Dove Wickham b. August 5, 1875, d. October 17, 1953
Marriage*John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship married Roxie Ana Dove Wickham, daughter of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on October 8, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4523] The Burnish Family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/56651832/person/34012388975
  5. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thelma Blankenship Solley death certificate.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blankenship-Hallvell marriage license.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Harry Kendall Blankenship death certificate.
  16. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Laura A. Mitchell obituary in the May 14, 1960 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hoops-Blankenship marriage record.
  18. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  19. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

William I. Blankenship1

M, b. circa 1872
FatherGiles E. Blankenship1 b. 1826
MotherLouisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner1 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890
     William I. Blankenship was born circa 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 380, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Redia Blankenship1

F, b. November 16, 1875
FatherGiles E. Blankenship1 b. 1826
MotherLouisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner1 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890
     Redia Blankenship was born on November 16, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She Not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census on June 22, 1880.2

Citations

  1. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Lena Annie Dickerson1,2,3,4

F, b. July 21, 1896, d. March 30, 1962
     Lena Annie Dickerson was buried at Goodview Baptist Cemetery, Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.1 She was born on July 21, 1896 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of October 20, 1925,her married name was Palmer.2 She married Hardy Valentine Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on October 20, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3,4 Lena Annie Dickerson died on March 30, 1962 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 65.3,4,1 She Mrs. Lena Dickerson Palmer, 65, Rt. 1, Goodview, died Friday night at her home. Surviving are her husband, Hardy V. Palmer; three sons, William L. Palmer, Carthage, N.C., H. E. and Donald Palmer, both of Goodview; two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Walters and Mrs. Ray Collins, both of Goodview, five brothers, Henery Dickerson, Altavista; Acie, William B. Raymond, and Robert Dickerson, all of Goodview, and seven grandchildren. on March 31, 1962.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 168, District 2, Chambliss, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 231, District 10-3, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 18, District 10-+4, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia7

Family

Hardy Valentine Palmer b. October 18, 1901, d. March 31, 1974
Marriage*Lena Annie Dickerson married Hardy Valentine Palmer, son of Ira Shelton Palmer and Rhoda Alice "Rodie" Blankenship, on October 20, 1925 at Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2777] Goodview Baptist Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=palmer&GSfn=hardy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=76822281&CRid=2148719&df=all&
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lena Dickerson Palmer obituary in the Mar 31, 1962 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy P. Collins obituary in the Jun 27, 2013 edition.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the William Leslie Palmer death certificate.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hardy Eugene Palmer obituary in the Mar 7, 1993 edition.
  13. [S4718] Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com, From the Mamie Ella Palmer Walters obituary.

Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1879, d. January 8, 1930
FatherGiles E. Blankenship3,1,4,5 b. 1826
MotherLouisa/Levicia "Lavicy" Conner3,1,4,5 b. circa 1837, d. before 1890
     Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, 603 Main Street, Meyersville, Frederick Co., Maryland.6,7 She was born on January 16, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1878.5,6 She married Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on January 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 As of January 27, 1898,her married name was Wimmer. Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship died on January 8, 1930 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland, at age 50.6,7 She Mrs. Augusta L. Wimmer, wife of Valentine T. Wimmer, of Detour, died Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Frederick City hospital, after an illness of one day. She was aged 51 years, 11 months and 20 days. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Eva Day, York, Pa; Mrs. Anna Stump, Childs, Md; Misses Nettie and Ruth, at home; three sons, Fletcher Wimmer, of Cecil county, and Millard and Melton, at home. Interment will be made in the United Brethren cemetery, Myersville. on January 10, 1930.7

Census Records

1880Dwelling 380, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 147, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 133, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 55, District 39, Elk, Chester Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer b. January 17, 1876, d. December 7, 1948
Marriage*Elvira Augustal "Augusta" Blankenship married Valentine Ulysses T. Wimmer, son of James Harvey "Harv" Wimmer and Elizabeth Peridine "Eliza" Wilson, on January 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S24] Fred Wimmer, Wimmer Family 1695-1978.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S13293] Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Frederick Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S6857] Evening Sun, The, From the Augusta L. Wimmer obituary in the Jan 10, 1930 edition.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2179] News, The, From the Alliene Lavista Wimmer obituary in the May 3, 1926 edition.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruth Bland Siceloff obituary in the Jan 28, 1998 edition.
  14. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Milton Herman Wimmer death certificate.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S13298] Saint Paul Cemetery, Augusta Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Unknown1

F, d. circa 1816
     Mary Unknown married John Cole circa 1742/43.1 As of circa 1742/43,her married name was Cole. Mary Unknown died circa 1816 at Frederick Co., Virginia.1

Family

John Cole b. circa 1719/20, d. circa 1808
Marriage*She married John Cole circa 1742/43.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1937] Jonathan A. Pace and Diane Kenny Pace Families, "Cole History."

Floyd Woolwine1,2,3,4

M, b. April 1, 1862, d. December 23, 1913
FatherLorenzo Dahl Woolwine1,4
MotherMary E. Pickett1,4
     Floyd Woolwine was buried at Woolwine Family Cemetery (also known as Sugar Grove Cemetery or Craigs Mountain Road Cemetery), Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He was born on April 1, 1862 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Sarah Jane Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on May 18, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Floyd Woolwine died on December 23, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 51.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 72, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 310, District 99, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer3

Family

Sarah Jane Epperly b. July, 1857, d. June 27, 1932
Marriage*Floyd Woolwine married Sarah Jane Epperly, daughter of Daniel F. "Floyd" Epperly and Malinda A. Poff, on May 18, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1370] Woolwine, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1971402&id=I96692818
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nora Edith Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 8, 1923, d. September 28, 2001
FatherWilliam Aaron Conner7,8,3,4,9,10,11,5,12 b. July 27, 1870, d. March 24, 1958
MotherCora F. Poff7,8,3,4,9,10,11,5,12 b. November 16, 1890, d. February 24, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 228-08-7561.13 Nora Edith Conner was buried at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Drewerys Hill Road, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,3,4,14 She was born on October 8, 1923 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,13,5,14,6 As of December 19, 1942,her married name was Slone.8,1 She married Arvel Henry Slone, son of Samuel Henry Sloan and Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green, on December 19, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,4 Nora Edith Conner died on September 28, 2001 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.2,13,3,4,15,14 She SLONE, Nora Edith Conner, 77, of Goodview, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001. Surviving are husband, Arvel H. Slone of Goodview; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Woodrow Blankenship of Midlothian, Va; son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Cindy Sloan of Vinton; grandchildren, Jenny Blankenship and Timothy Blankenship, both of Richmond, Anna Sloan of Vinton; sister, Doris Gilliam of Kingsport, Tenn; brother and sister-in-law, Rufus A. (Brown) and Newassa Conner of Roanoke; four nephews; one niece. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on September 29, 2001.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 235, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 62, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 163, District 32-18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Family

Arvel Henry Slone b. May 16, 1916, d. November 15, 2001
Marriage*Nora Edith Conner married Arvel Henry Slone, son of Samuel Henry Sloan and Mary Amanda Lee "Mandy" Green, on December 19, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arvel Henry Slone obituary in the Nov 16, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nora Edith Conner Slone obituary in the Sep 29, 2001 edition.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rufus Armor Conner obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  8. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cora Poff Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S3529] Basham Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dorothy Odell "Doris" Conner1,2

F, b. March 28, 1920, d. December 4, 2009
FatherWilliam Aaron Conner3,4,1,5 b. July 27, 1870, d. March 24, 1958
MotherCora F. Poff3,4,1,5 b. November 16, 1890, d. February 24, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 409-78-4136.6 Dorothy Odell "Doris" Conner was buried at East Tennessee Cemetery, 2630 Highway 75, Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.7,8 She was born on March 28, 1920 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 She married Homer Philmore Gilliam on May 10, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 As of May 10, 1941,her married name was Gilliam. Dorothy Odell "Doris" Conner died on December 4, 2009 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 89.6,7 She Dorothy Connor Gilliam, 89, of Kingsport, died on Friday at her residence. Graveside services will be at Tri-City Memory Gardens, Blountville, Tenn. on December 4, 2009.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 62, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 45, District 85-11, Estillville, Scott Co., Virginia10

Family

Homer Philmore Gilliam b. August 13, 1916, d. July 16, 1967
Marriage*Dorothy Odell "Doris" Conner married Homer Philmore Gilliam on May 10, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children
  • Phillip Ray Gilliam10,11,9
  • Harron Pal Gilliam10,11,9

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rufus Armor Conner obituary in the Feb 21, 2005 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cora Poff Conner obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S4007] Times-News, The, From the Dorothy Connor Gilliam obituary in the Dec 4, 2009.
  8. [S13519] East Tennessee Cemetery, Sullivan Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the Homer P. Gilliam obituary in the Jul 17, 1967 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.