Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Marshall Harrison "Morris" King^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 15, 1904, d. April 8, 1965

Father

Reuben Harrison King^2,3,7,5 b. February 18, 1840, d. February 18, 1914

Mother

Lucy Ellen King^2,3,4,8,7,5 b. March 27, 1879, d. May 1, 1953

His Social Security Number was 226-01-8810.⁹ Marshall Harrison "Morris" King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 15, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,5,6 He married Molly Christine Purdy on May 23, 1942 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Marshall Harrison "Morris" King and Molly Christine Purdy were divorced on September 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Marshall Harrison "Morris" King died on April 8, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^9,5

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 338, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 216, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 846, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother Robert¹¹

1940

Dwelling 115, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 101, District 120-126, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1930		Hardwood plant laborer¹¹
1940		Lumber hardwood worker⁸
1950		Lumber mill worker¹²

Family

Molly Christine Purdy b. January 21, 1924, d. November 2, 1980

Marriage*

Marshall Harrison "Morris" King married Molly Christine Purdy on May 23, 1942 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹⁰

Divorce*

Marshall Harrison "Morris" King and Molly Christine Purdy were divorced on September 16, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰

Children

Jane Alberta King^12,13,5 b. October 2, 1942, d. June 7, 1965
Linda Ellen King¹² b. September 30, 1945, d. November 30, 2012

Citations

[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Flora King Conner.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Ellen King obituary in the May 2, 1953 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.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Letcher Archie King^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 26, 1908, d. June 10, 1985

Father

Reuben Harrison King^1,2,7,4 b. February 18, 1840, d. February 18, 1914

Mother

Lucy Ellen King^1,2,3,8,7,4 b. March 27, 1879, d. May 1, 1953

His Social Security Number was 226-01-0461.⁹ Letcher Archie King was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6 He was born on May 26, 1908 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,4,10,11 He married Garnet Marie Purdy on June 12, 1944 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.⁵ Letcher Archie King and Garnet Marie Purdy were divorced on December 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Letcher Archie King died on June 10, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^9,4,10,6 He Letcher Archie King, age 77, of Roanoke passed away Monday in a Salem hospital. Mr. King was retired from Walker Foundry and is survived by one son, Howard Wayne King, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Marie Perkins, Beaver Dam, Va; also surviving three grandchildren. Interment Evergreen Burial Park. on June 11, 1985.⁶

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 338, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 216, District 128, Raleigh Court Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 846, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his brother Robert¹²

1940

Dwelling 115, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 102, District 120-126, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1930		Burial park laborer¹²
1940		Creamatory caretaker⁸
1950		Lumber mill worker¹³

Family

Garnet Marie Purdy b. May 3, 1925, d. April 21, 2004

Marriage*

Letcher Archie King married Garnet Marie Purdy on June 12, 1944 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.⁵

Divorce*

Letcher Archie King and Garnet Marie Purdy were divorced on December 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

Children

Susan Marie King^14,6
Howard Wayne King⁶

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Letcher Archie King obituary in the Jun 11, 1985 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucy Ellen King obituary in the May 2, 1953 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.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Thelma Pearl McGuire^1,2

F, b. October 6, 1906, d. June 27, 1980

Her Social Security Number was 226-74-0133.³ Thelma Pearl McGuire was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on October 6, 1906 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 She married Robert Lee King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Lucy Ellen King, on July 28, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,5 As of July 28, 1924,her married name was King. Thelma Pearl McGuire died on June 27, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,4,5 She Mrs. Thelma Pearl King, age 73, of McVitty Nursing Home, Salem, died Friday. She was the widow of Robert Lee King and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Surface. Salem; three sons, Avon Alfred King, Roanoke; Clarence Lee King, Westminister, Md; Larry Willie King, Ormond Beach, Fla; two half-brothers, Thomas Wade, Vinton; John H. Alexandria; four half-sisters, Mrs. Annie Wirt, Mrs. Alice Martin, both of Salem; Mrs. Virginia Tyndal, Odessa, Texas; Mrs. Elizabeth Surface, Tappabannock; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 29, 1980.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 846, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 43, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1950

Dwelling 172, District 81-36, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁹

Family

Robert Lee King b. October 13, 1899, d. January 16, 1969

Marriage*

Thelma Pearl McGuire married Robert Lee King, son of Reuben Harrison King and Lucy Ellen King, on July 28, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,5

Children

Elsie Mae King+^{7,8,2,10,5,11,12} b. May 9, 1925, d. November 16, 2017
Aven Alfred King+^{8,9,2,10,5,12,13,14} b. November 13, 1930, d. May 29, 1988
Clarence Lee King+^{8,11,9,2,10,5,12} b. March 20, 1935, d. May 20, 2015
Larry Willie King+^{9,2,10,5,12,15} b. November 17, 1944, d. October 14, 2021

Citations

[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee King obituary in the Jan 17, 1969 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thelma Pearl King obituary in the Jun 29, 1980 edition.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S13548] Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, online www.myersdurborawfh.com, From the Clarence Lee King obituary.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Elsie Mae Surface obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12549] Lohman Funeral Home, online www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Larry W. King obituary.

Noah Jasper A. Mills^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 27, 1880, d. March 1, 1936

Father

Jacob Peter "Peter" Mills^2,6,3,4 b. June 2, 1858, d. April 3, 1934

Mother

China Alice Conner^2,6,3,4 b. March 1, 1854, d. October 9, 1938

Noah Jasper A. Mills was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on February 27, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,1 He married Eva Inez Taylor on August 5, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Noah Jasper A. Mills died on March 1, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56; Died from tuberculosis.^2,3,5 He Funeral services for Noah Jasper Mills, 56, who died Sunday at his home, 818 Seventh street, will be conducted this morning. Interment will be in Fairview. Active pallbearers will be: J. C. Nichols, C. C. Coffey, Earl Hawkins, O. H. Webster, Wallace Taylor and Robert Grant. Honorary pallbearers; James Schilling, Ralph Board, L. W. Scatchard, Marvin Stevens, Walter Ridgeway, Ben Kennett, Tommy Hillman, John St. Clair, P. I. Allen, G. W. Funk, O. L. Asburry, S. R. Starr, J. P. Barbour, J. S. Thomasson, W. B. Good, J. P. Johnson, E, Lovern Claude Draper, E, L. Hillman, W. B. Ford and G. R. McMillan. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eva Mills, two sons, his mother, and two brothers and four sisters. on March 3, 1936.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 175, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

^6,3

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 214, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1920

Dwelling 211, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia

Enumerated with his family in the household of his mother-in-law Mary B. Taylor⁹

1930

Dwelling 73, District 26, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1900

Farm laborer⁷

Family

Eva Inez Taylor b. October 1, 1892, d. July 4, 1972

Marriage*

Noah Jasper A. Mills married Eva Inez Taylor on August 5, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4

Children

Curtis Everett Mills+^{11,10,2,9,12,13} b. April 1, 1914, d. March 24, 1998
Milton Francis Mills+^{11,10,2,9,14,12} b. December 3, 1915, d. February 25, 1979

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Jasper Mills obituary in the Mar 3, 1936 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Curtis E. Mills obituary in the Mar 25, 1998 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.

Ammon Stewart¹

M, b. April 17, 1822, d. March 7, 1898

Ammon Stewart was born on April 17, 1822.¹ He married Matilda Hurt in 1843.¹ Ammon Stewart died on March 7, 1898 at age 75.¹

Family

Matilda Hurt b. February 15, 1826, d. March 11, 1911

Marriage*

He married Matilda Hurt in 1843.¹

Children

Louisa Frances Stewart+^2,3,1 b. August 26, 1847, d. September 28, 1945
James Ira Stewart+^4,5 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Citations

[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Louisa Frances Conner death certificate.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.

Matilda Hurt¹

F, b. February 15, 1826, d. March 11, 1911

Matilda Hurt was born on February 15, 1826 at Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ She married Ammon Stewart in 1843.¹ As of 1843,her married name was Stewart. Matilda Hurt died on March 11, 1911 at age 85.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 119, District 82, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law James Conner²

1910

Dwelling 21, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law James Conner³

Family

Ammon Stewart b. April 17, 1822, d. March 7, 1898

Marriage*

Matilda Hurt married Ammon Stewart in 1843.¹

Children

Louisa Frances Stewart+^4,5,1 b. August 26, 1847, d. September 28, 1945
James Ira Stewart+^6,7 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Citations

[S909] Donna Nicewonder Bensey, "Zora Conner, Stewart, and Doyle Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 14, 2002.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Louisa Frances Conner death certificate.
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.

Frank Sandy Lawrence^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 14, 1945, d. April 4, 2018

Father

Frank Smart Lawrence^3,4,7 b. June 24, 1918, d. October 3, 2002

Mother

Hazel Estelle Webb^2,4,7 b. January 17, 1924, d. May 14, 2001

Frank Sandy Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ He Frank S. Lawrence, 72, MSG. Ret. U.S. Army, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born in Roanoke, a son of the late Frank and Hazel Lawrence, and with the exception of his military service, was a life long resident. He retired from the US Army as a Master Sargent following many years of service including tours of duty in the Vietnam war. Following his retirement from the Army, He was employed as a mechanic at Terry Walter’s Engines. He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Karanja; step-sons, Tony and Philip Barnes; two brothers, Ronald Lawrence, and Terry Lawrence and wife Kathy; five sisters, Patricia Schild and husband Russ, Rebecca Burris, Delores Racel and husband Edward, Twyala Lawrence and Wendy Helman. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, several step-grandchildren, and many, many friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The Rev. John Abbott will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.⁷ He was born on May 14, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 He married Sandra Leigh Phoenix on September 1, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Frank Sandy Lawrence married Elizabeth Jane "Jane" Conner, daughter of Robert Russell Conner Sr. and Hildith Juanita "Juanita" Elmore, on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Frank Sandy Lawrence and Sandra Leigh Phoenix were divorced on October 3, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Frank Sandy Lawrence and Elizabeth Jane "Jane" Conner were divorced on September 13, 2000 at Virginia.^1,5 Frank Sandy Lawrence died on April 4, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.⁷

Family 1

Sandra Leigh Phoenix b. June 2, 1951, d. May 21, 2003

Marriage*

He married Sandra Leigh Phoenix on September 1, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.²

Divorce*

Frank Sandy Lawrence and Sandra Leigh Phoenix were divorced on October 3, 1972 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵

Family 2

Elizabeth Jane "Jane" Conner

Marriage*

Frank Sandy Lawrence married Elizabeth Jane "Jane" Conner, daughter of Robert Russell Conner Sr. and Hildith Juanita "Juanita" Elmore, on February 16, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Frank Sandy Lawrence and Elizabeth Jane "Jane" Conner were divorced on September 13, 2000 at Virginia.^1,5

Child

Michelle Leigh Lawrence^1,7

Citations

[S602] "Personal knowledge of Jane E. Conner,."
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Smart Lawrence obituary in the Oct 5, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Estelle Lawrence obituary in the May 16, 2001 edition.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frank S. Lawrence obituary.

Lewis Edwin Stewart^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. January 18, 1871, d. December 18, 1957

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,2,3,4 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^2,1,3 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Lewis Edwin Stewart was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^5,6 He was born on January 18, 1871 at Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Emma Ella Wright, daughter of Joseph H. Wright and Susan Mitchell, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 Lewis Edwin Stewart married Gertrude Letitia Mahon on August 8, 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^5,7 Lewis Edwin Stewart died on December 18, 1957 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 86.^5,6 He Lewis Edwin Stewart, 86, of 45 Kneppen avenue, died Wednesday in Winnipeg. Born in Alleghany Springs, Virginia, he came to Canada 45 years ago and was employed by the Canadian National railways for 24 years, retiring in 1936. He was a member of the CNR Veterans' association and a member of Young United church. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; a son, Joe in San Bruno, Calif; eight daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sowder of Sutherland, Va., Beatrice of Baltimore, Mrs. Gladys Todd of Vancouver, Mrs. Helen Hughson of Prince Rupert B.C., Mrs. Margaret Hughson of Camp Bordon, Ont., Mrs. Alice Mark of Winnipeg, Mrs. Lillian Neal of Morton Grove, Ill; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Brookside cemetery. on December 19, 1957.⁶

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 207, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 511, District 121, Ward 6, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland

⁸

1910

Dwelling 144, District 227, Proctorknott, St. Louis Co., Minnesota

⁹

Occupation

1895		Railroading¹
1900		Railroad brakeman⁸
1910		Railroad brakeman⁹

Family 1

Emma Ella Wright b. June 26, 1877, d. February 5, 1927

Marriage*

Lewis Edwin Stewart married Emma Ella Wright, daughter of Joseph H. Wright and Susan Mitchell, on September 11, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4

Children

Ethel Eugene Stewart+^9,6,10,11,12 b. December 12, 1896, d. May 24, 1975
Infant Stewart⁸ b. August, 1899
Beatrice A. Stewart^9,4,6 b. February 26, 1902
Gladys Virginia Stewart^9,4,6 b. December 9, 1904, d. 1991
Helen M. Stewart+^4,9,6 b. June 26, 1907, d. 1992
Joseph Edward Stewart+^9,4,6 b. February 14, 1910, d. January 12, 1990
Mary Elizabeth Stewart+^4,12 b. October 15, 1915, d. May 2, 2003
Margaret Eleanor Stewart+^4,6,13 b. April 19, 1918, d. October 12, 2001
Alice Stewart⁶ b. September 25, 1920, d. February 25, 2022
Lillian Stewart+⁶ b. July 15, 1923

Family 2

Gertrude Letitia Mahon b. October 29, 1885, d. October 19, 1968

Marriage*

Lewis Edwin Stewart married Gertrude Letitia Mahon on August 8, 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^5,7

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.
[S6295] Division of Passport Control Consular Registration Applications Department of State, U.S., Consular Registration Applications, 1916-1925.
[S6297] Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S6298] Winnipeg Free Press, From the Lewis Edwin Stewart obituary in the Dec 19, 1957 edition.
[S6299] Vital Statistics. Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Manitoba, Marriage Index, 1879-1931.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart^1,2

F, b. March 6, 1872, d. March 10, 1952

Father

James Ira Stewart^3,2 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^3,2 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart was buried at Moscow Cemetery, 1650 Troy Highway, Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^2,4 She was born on March 6, 1872 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Albert Edward Boeck on December 25, 1900 at Minnesota.¹ As of December 25, 1900,her married name was Boeck.¹ As of June 15, 1917,her married name was Sines.⁵ Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart married James Sylvester Sines on June 15, 1917 at Polk Co., Minnesota.⁵ Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart died on March 10, 1952 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 80.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 207, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 116, District 194, Kenmare, Ward Co., North Dakota

⁶

1920

Dwelling 160, District 110, Deary, Latah Co., Idaho

⁷

1930

Dwelling 116, District 8, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington

Enumerated in the household of her son Albert⁸

Family 1

Albert Edward Boeck b. January 4, 1858, d. April 24, 1925

Marriage*

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart married Albert Edward Boeck on December 25, 1900 at Minnesota.¹

Children

Albert Henry Boeck (Beck)+^7,6,8 b. October 4, 1901, d. December 12, 1973
Freda Jane Boeck+⁶ b. August 14, 1904, d. March 9, 2000
Clara Ann Boeck+^7,6,2 b. August 8, 1906, d. July 26, 1965
Dorothy Etta Boeck+^7,6,9,10 b. December 27, 1908, d. July 17, 1984

Family 2

James Sylvester Sines b. April 3, 1869, d. April 10, 1943

Marriage*

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart married James Sylvester Sines on June 15, 1917 at Polk Co., Minnesota.⁵

Citations

[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3468] Moscow Cemetery, Latah Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S2141] Bannister Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7120175/person/-1154465004
[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.
[S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.

Viola Angeline Stewart^1,2

F, b. November 30, 1874, d. November 19, 1959

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,2 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^1,2 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Viola Angeline Stewart was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^3,2 She was born on November 30, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of September 21, 1896,her married name was Baker.⁴ She married Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker, son of Thomas Vester Baker and Nancy Ann Short, on September 21, 1896 at Hutchinson, McLeod Co., Minnesota.⁴ Viola Angeline Stewart died on November 19, 1959 at Juliaetta, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 84.^3,2,5 She Nov. 20 - Viola Angelina Baker, 84, Juliaetta resident seven years but a resident the Deary area in Latah county since 1905, died yesterday at her home. She was a member of the Deary United Brethern church and is survived by four sons, Ervin and Herman Baker of Juliaetta, Clarence Baker of Headquarters, Idaho, and Harold Baker of Oak Harbor, Wash., and a daughter, Mrs. Ray Ogden of Moscow. on November 21, 1959.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 207, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 103, District 101, Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minnesota

Enumerated as "Laura"⁶

1910

Dwelling 241, District 182, Bear Creek, Latah Co., Idaho

⁷

1920

Dwelling 6, District 111, Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho

⁸

1930

Dwelling 35, District 38, Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho

⁹

1940

Dwelling 21, District 29-33, Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 201, District 29-40, Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho

¹¹

Occupation

1920

Farmer⁸

Family

Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker b. April 28, 1866, d. September 14, 1919

Marriage*

Viola Angeline Stewart married Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker, son of Thomas Vester Baker and Nancy Ann Short, on September 21, 1896 at Hutchinson, McLeod Co., Minnesota.⁴

Children

Herman Baker^{6,7,8,10,5,12} b. September 4, 1897, d. December 6, 1976
Clarence Norman Baker+^7,8,5 b. September 26, 1900, d. July 23, 1989
Ervin Dexter Baker+^7,8,5,13 b. July 26, 1905, d. May 6, 1991
Elmer Baker⁷ b. circa 1906
Infant Male Baker¹⁴ b. January 16, 1908, d. April 3, 1908
Sylvia Leona Baker+^8,13 b. October 3, 1910, d. September 9, 1999
Harold Baker+^8,9,5,13 b. October 22, 1915, d. June 23, 1986

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
[S3352] Elwood Cemetery, Latah Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S10061] Unknown agency, Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019.
[S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Viola Angelina Baker obituary in the Nov 21, 1959 edition.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
[S868] The Descendants of Eligah Baker and Sarah Polly, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenbjorkman&id=I2000044

Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 28, 1877, d. July 15, 1955

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,3 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^1,3 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^2,3 She was born on July 28, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of May 24, 1898,her married name was Baker.⁵ She married William Burtrum "Bert" Baker, son of Thomas Vester Baker and Nancy Ann Short, on May 24, 1898 at Burtrum, Todd Co., Minnesota.^4,5 Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart died on July 15, 1955 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 77.^2,3

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 207, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 78, District 152, Holding, Stearns Co., Minnesota

⁶

1910

Dwelling 240, District 182, Bear Creek, Latah Co., Idaho

⁷

1920

Dwelling 8, District 111, Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho

⁸

1930

Dwelling 17, District 44, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho

⁹

1940

Dwelling 41, District 18-8, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 18, District 18-5, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho

¹¹

Family

William Burtrum "Bert" Baker b. April 14, 1873, d. December 10, 1944

Marriage*

Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart married William Burtrum "Bert" Baker, son of Thomas Vester Baker and Nancy Ann Short, on May 24, 1898 at Burtrum, Todd Co., Minnesota.^4,5

Children

Lloyd William Baker^{5,9,6,8,7,10,11} b. May 29, 1899, d. May 5, 1975
Verdilla Jane Baker+^5,9,8,7 b. April 23, 1901, d. October 18, 1991
Goldie Fay Baker+^5,8,7 b. September 24, 1904, d. May 31, 1976
Elmer Louis Baker+^5,9,8,3 b. June 20, 1907, d. January 20, 1968
Vera May Baker+^5,9,8,12 b. May 10, 1910, d. March 1, 1975
Beatrice Evelyn Baker+^9,8,12,4 b. October 12, 1917, d. December 28, 2007

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3352] Elwood Cemetery, Latah Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
[S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Beatrice Evelyn Baker Smolinski obituary in the Jan 1, 2008 edition.
[S868] The Descendants of Eligah Baker and Sarah Polly, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenbjorkman&id=I2000044
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.

Costly Whitfried Stewart^1,2

M, b. November 7, 1879, d. November 18, 1897

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,2 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^1,2 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Costly Whitfried Stewart was born on November 7, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on November 18, 1897 at age 18.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 207, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.

Sally Anna Stewart^1,2

F, b. February 13, 1883, d. April 3, 1890

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,2 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^1,2 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Sally Anna Stewart was born on February 13, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 3, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 7; Died from measles.¹

Citations

[S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.

Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart^1,2,3

F, b. June 29, 1885, d. August 15, 1957

Father

James Ira Stewart^1,4,3 b. October 8, 1850, d. September 5, 1938

Mother

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner^1,4,3 b. March 3, 1837, d. February 13, 1909

Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart was buried at Moscow Cemetery, 1650 Troy Highway, Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^5,6,3 Her married name was Gillard.⁷ She and Edward Henry Winter were divorced.⁸ Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart married Marion Dwight Gillard.⁷ Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart was born on June 29, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,6,4 As of October 8, 1902,her married name was Winter.² She married Edward Henry Winter on October 8, 1902 at Todd Co., Minnesota.² Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart died on August 15, 1957 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 72.^6,4,3 She Mrs. Rose Gillard, 72, long-time resident of Elk River, died at a Lewiston hospital yesterday of a heart attack. She was born in Virginia, June 29, 1885. She was a member of the Nazarene church. Survivors include two sons, Archie Winters of Elk River and Eugene Winters of Calder; a sister, Mrs. Viola Barker, Juliaetta; a brother, Ed Stewart, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Moscow cemetery. on August 16, 1957.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 185, District 187, Burnhamville, Todd Co., Minnesota

1910

Dwelling 6, District 191, McKinney, Renville Co., North Dakota

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 159, District 110, Deary, Latah Co., Idaho

⁷

1930

Dwelling 103, District 8, Elk River, Clearwater Co., Idaho

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 41, District 18-4, Elk River, Clearwater Co., Idaho

⁸

1950

Dwelling 106, District 18-3, Elk River, Clearwater Co., Idaho

¹²

Occupation

1910

Telephone operator¹⁰

Family 1

Edward Henry Winter b. December 12, 1873, d. February 19, 1940

Divorce*

Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart and Edward Henry Winter were divorced.⁸

Marriage*

Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart married Edward Henry Winter on October 8, 1902 at Todd Co., Minnesota.²

Children

Sylvester Archie Winters+^10,7,13,6,3 b. January 30, 1904, d. November 18, 1970
Eugene Harold Winter Sr.+^10,7,13,6 b. October 12, 1906, d. April 8, 1997

Family 2

Marion Dwight Gillard b. August 26, 1868, d. February 25, 1947

Marriage*

Rozetta Matilda "Rosa" Stewart married Marion Dwight Gillard.⁷

Children

Myrle Dwight Gillard+^{7,8,14,15,13,12} b. April 16, 1912, d. September 1, 1950
Julius Orville Gillard Sr.+^7,11,13,3 b. October 22, 1917, d. May 8, 1953
Naomi Jeanette Gillard^3,11,8,14 b. October 12, 1922, d. April 10, 1942

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S10061] Unknown agency, Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
[S518] Idaho Bureau of Health Policy and Vital Statistics, Idaho Death Index, 1890-1964.
[S3468] Moscow Cemetery, Latah Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9179] Spokane Chronicle, From the Rose Gillard obituary in the Aug 16, 1957 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S12349] Bend Bulletin, The, From the Myrle Dwlght Gillard obituary in the Sep 2, 1950 edition.
[S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Naomi Jeanette Gillard obituary in the Apr 13, 1942 edition.
[S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.

Albert Edward Boeck^1,2

M, b. January 4, 1858, d. April 24, 1925

Albert Edward Boeck was buried at Waldheim Cemetery, 1400 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Cook Co., Illinois.² He was born on January 4, 1858 at Germany.² He married Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart, daughter of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on December 25, 1900 at Minnesota.³ Albert Edward Boeck died on April 24, 1925 at Des Plaines, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 67.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 116, District 194, Kenmare, Ward Co., North Dakota

1920

Dwelling 75, District 868, Ward 14, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois

⁴

Occupation

1910

Tailor¹

1920

Butcher⁴

Family

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart b. March 6, 1872, d. March 10, 1952

Marriage*

Albert Edward Boeck married Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart, daughter of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on December 25, 1900 at Minnesota.³

Children

Albert Henry Boeck (Beck)+^4,1 b. October 4, 1901, d. December 12, 1973
Freda Jane Boeck+¹ b. August 14, 1904, d. March 9, 2000
Clara Ann Boeck+^4,1,5 b. August 8, 1906, d. July 26, 1965
Dorothy Etta Boeck+^1,6,7 b. December 27, 1908, d. July 17, 1984

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
[S3206] Bob Campbell, "Stewart Family Floyd and Montgomery Co. Virginia," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 16, 2012.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, U.S., Death Records, 1890-1969.
[S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.

Dorothy Etta Boeck^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 27, 1908, d. July 17, 1984

Father

Albert Edward Boeck^2,5,4 b. January 4, 1858, d. April 24, 1925

Mother

Melvina Marinda "Vina" Stewart^1,2,5,4 b. March 6, 1872, d. March 10, 1952

Dorothy Etta Boeck was buried at Moscow Cemetery, 1650 Troy Highway, Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 519-24-8866.⁷ She was born on December 27, 1908 at North Dakota.^7,4 As of October 22, 1926,her married name was Smith.³ She married Colonel William Smith on October 22, 1926 at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho.^3,5 Dorothy Etta Boeck died on July 17, 1984 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 75.^7,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 116, District 194, Kenmare, Ward Co., North Dakota

1920

Dwelling 160, District 110, Deary, Latah Co., Idaho

1930

Dwelling 196, District 9, Elk River, Clearwater Co., Idaho

⁸

1940

Dwelling 102, District 29-2, Bovill, Latah Co., Idaho

⁹

1950

Dwelling 72, District 29-2, Bovill, Latah Co., Idaho

¹⁰

Family

Colonel William Smith b. November 11, 1902, d. June 10, 1972

Marriage*

Dorothy Etta Boeck married Colonel William Smith on October 22, 1926 at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho.^3,5

Children

Leota Claire Smith+^11,12,8,9,13 b. January 15, 1928, d. April 28, 2016
Jessie Mae Smith+^11,9,13 b. May 4, 1930, d. June 27, 2017
Infant Smith¹⁴ b. June 24, 1942, d. June 24, 1942

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
[S13176] Unknown compiler, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017.
[S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
[S3468] Moscow Cemetery, Latah Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S9179] Spokane Chronicle, From the Colonel W. Smith obituary in the Jun 13, 1972 edition.
[S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Jessie Mae Linderman obituary in the Jul 2, 2017 edition.
[S5340] Lewiston Tribune, The, From the Leota Claire Calene McIntyre obituary in the Apr 30, 2016 edition.
[S3763] Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. State Birth Index. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1914, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1966.

Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols¹

M, b. March, 1849, d. May 5, 1920

Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols was born in March, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on December 30, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Ezekiel Hawkins Nichols died on May 5, 1920 at Virginia at age 71.¹

Family

Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams b. July, 1852, d. August 25, 1905

Marriage*

He married Harriet Isabella Maywood Williams, daughter of James Henry Williams and Clarissa Alice Richards, on December 30, 1868 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Children

George Haden Nichols+¹ b. November 28, 1869, d. December 22, 1949
James Ira "Jim" Nichols+^1,3 b. January 15, 1872, d. December 22, 1936
Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols+¹ b. September 25, 1875, d. September 30, 1956
Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols+¹ b. May 17, 1887, d. December 22, 1950
Ezekiel Birdine Nichols+^2,4 b. December 18, 1894, d. September 22, 1973

Citations

[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Lettie Blanche Britts¹

F, b. September 18, 1868, d. August 25, 1973

Father

Dexter Snow Britts^2,3,4,1 b. August 14, 1844, d. April 26, 1924

Mother

Elizabeth Ann "Bettie" Givens^2,3,4,1 b. May 20, 1841, d. June 20, 1871

Lettie Blanche Britts was buried at Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan Co., Ohio.⁵ She was born on September 18, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,5 She married Oscar Jennings Hutchison, son of George Washington Hutchison and Sarah Jane Taylor, on November 7, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 7, 1890,her married name was Hutchinson. Lettie Blanche Britts died on August 25, 1973 at Preble Co., Ohio, at age 104.⁶

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 276, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 93, District 22, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 10, District 12, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 234, District 100, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

⁸

1920

Dwelling 231, District 122, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 15, District 32, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 123, District 12-66, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio

¹¹

Family

Oscar Jennings Hutchison b. December 31, 1853, d. May 29, 1920

Marriage*

Lettie Blanche Britts married Oscar Jennings Hutchison, son of George Washington Hutchison and Sarah Jane Taylor, on November 7, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

Children

George Beirne Hutchison+^7,8,2 b. June 10, 1891, d. June, 1973
Nelva V. Hutchison⁷ b. February, 1894, d. January 2, 1977
Levi Jennings Hutchison^7,8 b. June 30, 1896, d. July 20, 1953
Fletcher Hutchison^7,8 b. April 13, 1898, d. January 3, 1934
Liman Hutchison^8,9
Teata/Tete/Fete B. Hutchison^8,9
Ralph C./E. Hutchison⁹
Sarah Irene Hutchison^8,9,10,11 b. October 29, 1909, d. December 26, 1994

Citations

[S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S4592] Zanesfield Cemetery, Logan Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[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.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 15, 1856, d. August 13, 1934

Father

Henry L. Vest^2,1,6,5 b. June 18, 1834, d. October 22, 1862

Mother

Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall^1,2,5 b. August 2, 1838, d. December 5, 1912

Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 15, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Burwell Henry Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on July 25, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of July 25, 1872,her married name was Eanes. Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest died on August 13, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,7

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 271, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Family

Burwell Henry Eanes b. November 24, 1850, d. April 23, 1936

Marriage*

Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest married Burwell Henry Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on July 25, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Child

Wilmer Morris Eanes+¹ b. March 10, 1892, d. September 12, 1976

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S1502] Genevieve Starkey & Judy Blackwell, "Eanes Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 2, 2007.
[S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Burwell Henry Eanes^1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1850, d. April 23, 1936

Father

Joel Scott Eanes² b. June 17, 1819, d. July 2, 1902

Mother

Elizabeth L. Taylor² b. May 3, 1819, d. December 29, 1903

Burwell Henry Eanes was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 24, 1850 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest, daughter of Henry L. Vest and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on July 25, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Burwell Henry Eanes died on April 23, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,3,5

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

Family

Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest b. February 15, 1856, d. August 13, 1934

Marriage*

Burwell Henry Eanes married Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest, daughter of Henry L. Vest and Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall, on July 25, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1

Child

Wilmer Morris Eanes+¹ b. March 10, 1892, d. September 12, 1976

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1502] Genevieve Starkey & Judy Blackwell, "Eanes Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 2, 2007.
[S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Elizabeth Iddings^1,2

F, b. February 4, 1852, d. December 27, 1921

Father

James W. Iddings¹

Mother

Hannah Unknown¹

Sarah Elizabeth Iddings Sarah lived with the Anderson Iddings family in the 1870 Floyd Co. Virginia Census and Anderson's wife Hannah is living with Elizabeth and James Eanes and is listed as her mother-in-law in the 1900 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 4, 1852 at Virginia.^3,2 She married James William Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on January 7, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 7, 1873,her married name was Eanes. Sarah Elizabeth Iddings died on December 27, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,4

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 156, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of her son Edward⁶

Family

James William Eanes b. January 31, 1846, d. July 12, 1916

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth Iddings married James William Eanes, son of Joel Scott Eanes and Elizabeth L. Taylor, on January 7, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Child

Edward Lafayette Eanes+⁷ b. November 20, 1885, d. January 3, 1946

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1502] Genevieve Starkey & Judy Blackwell, "Eanes Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 2, 2007.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Wilmer Morris Eanes

M, b. March 10, 1892, d. September 12, 1976

Father

Burwell Henry Eanes¹ b. November 24, 1850, d. April 23, 1936

Mother

Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest¹ b. February 15, 1856, d. August 13, 1934

Wilmer Morris Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Flossie Edith Pauley.¹ Wilmer Morris Eanes was born on March 10, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 He died on September 12, 1976 at age 84.²

Family

Flossie Edith Pauley b. January 9, 1903, d. August 24, 1961

Marriage*

He married Flossie Edith Pauley.¹

Child

Don Henry Eanes^5,6,7,8 b. February 26, 1920, d. February 5, 1992

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dora Ella Eanes^1,2,3

F, b. January 21, 1890, d. December 14, 1957

Father

Charles Scott Eanes^4,3 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900

Mother

Mary Ellen Poff^4,5,6,3 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927

Dora Ella Eanes was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She was born on January 21, 1890 at Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on December 14, 1957 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,3

Census Records

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 147, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 117, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁸

Citations

[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[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.

William Wallace Bower^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 29, 1890, d. May 26, 1968

Father

William H. Bower^2,5 b. March 17, 1852, d. December 8, 1931

Mother

Delia A. "Adelia" Swinney^2,5 b. April 17, 1866, d. February 15, 1937

William Wallace Bower was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on August 29, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on December 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,5 William Wallace Bower died on May 26, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,3,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 133, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 125, District 81-8, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Machinist helper⁷

1940

Railroad riveter⁸

Family

Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer b. November 16, 1904, d. September 29, 1993

Marriage*

William Wallace Bower married Odessa Prudence "Dessie" Palmer, daughter of Walter Thomas Palmer and Effie Esther Wood, on December 24, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,5

Children

Richard Lee Bower³
Wallace Hugh Bower^3,5 b. January 3, 1927, d. February 28, 1927
Margaret Delores Bower^6,7,3,4,8
Lewis Price Bower Sr.+^6,3,4,8,9 b. August 30, 1930, d. November 7, 2001

Citations

[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S2128] Hartford Courant, The, From the Lewis P. Bower, Sr. obituary in the Nov 9, 2001 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dessie Palmer Bower obituary in the Sep 30, 1993 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Flossie Edith Pauley

F, b. January 9, 1903, d. August 24, 1961

Flossie Edith Pauley married Wilmer Morris Eanes, son of Burwell Henry Eanes and Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest.¹ Flossie Edith Pauley was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 Her married name was Eanes. She was born on January 9, 1903.^2,3,1 She died on August 24, 1961 at age 58.^2,3,1

Family

Wilmer Morris Eanes b. March 10, 1892, d. September 12, 1976

Marriage*

She married Wilmer Morris Eanes, son of Burwell Henry Eanes and Sarah Sarilda "Rillie" Vest.¹

Child

Don Henry Eanes^4,5,6,7 b. February 26, 1920, d. February 5, 1992

Citations

[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
[S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Claris Areline Vest^1,2

F, b. March 2, 1923, d. March 3, 1923

Father

Leslie Clarence Vest^3,4,5,1,2 b. May 22, 1899, d. June 10, 1951

Mother

Lala Paris Vest^3,4,5,1,2 b. November 10, 1900, d. January 17, 1974

Claris Areline Vest was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 2, 1923 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,1 She died on March 3, 1923 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2

Citations

[S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
[S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S6924] Iddings Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Ethel Frances Vest^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

F, b. January 5, 1935, d. March 11, 2023

Father

Leslie Clarence Vest^{1,2,3,4,10,5,7,8,11,9} b. May 22, 1899, d. June 10, 1951

Mother

Lala Paris Vest^{1,12,2,3,4,10,5,7,8,11,9} b. November 10, 1900, d. January 17, 1974

Ethel Frances Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on January 5, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7,8 She married Curtis Denver Peters, son of William Hobart Peters and Clara Artokie Nichols, on June 25, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,8,13 As of June 25, 1955,her married name was Peters.¹⁴ Ethel Frances Vest married Harold Roger Sheets on May 17, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,7,15,8 As of May 17, 1986,her married name was Sheets.⁷ Ethel Frances Vest died on March 11, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.⁸ She Ethel Frances Vest Peters Sheets, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1935, in Floyd, Va., to the late Leslie Clarence and Lala Paris Vest. Upon graduating from Check High School, she attended Radford College. She later worked as a bookkeeper for various companies until the age of 81. She was an active member of Fairview United Methodist Church by singing in the choir, participating in the United Methodist Women, and teaching Sunday School. Ethel Frances was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, cook, and seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her former husband, Curtis Denver Peters; daughters, Carol Peters Reed and Donna Sheets Murdock; and sister, Cigile Martin. Her surviving family includes her husband, Harold Roger Sheets; daughters, Frances Peters Inge and husband, David, and Dawn Sheets Tolley; grandchildren, Paul Curtis Inge (Dana), Daniel Taylor Inge, Curtis Bryan Reed (Bre), Jason Tyree, Alisa Tyree Downey (Ryan), Michael Hunter Tolley, and Andrew Dylan Tolley; and great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Inge, McKinsey Inge, Kiera Inge, Cohen Downey, and Zavia Tyree. Entombment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 14, 2023.⁸

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 23, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 143, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Family 1

Curtis Denver Peters b. September 17, 1929, d. August 29, 1980

Marriage*

Ethel Frances Vest married Curtis Denver Peters, son of William Hobart Peters and Clara Artokie Nichols, on June 25, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,8,13

Children

Frances Arlene/Arleen Peters^{1,3,16,5,15,7,8}
Carol Elaine Peters+^{1,3,16,5,15,7,8} b. August 25, 1961, d. February 9, 2019

Family 2

Harold Roger Sheets

Marriage*

Ethel Frances Vest married Harold Roger Sheets on May 17, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5,7,15,8

Citations

[S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
[S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lala V. Vest obituary in an unknown newspaper.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cigile Vest Martin obituary in the Aug 12, 2018 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.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ethel Frances Vest Peters Sheets obituary in the Mar 14, 2023 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the L. Clarence Vest obituary in the Jun 11, 1951 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Lala V. Vest.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carol Elaine Peters Reed obituary in the Feb 11, 2019 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Curtis Denver Peters.