Aubrey Berkley Connor1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 21, 1925, d. December 30, 1984
FatherWilliam Bruffie Connor1,6,7,8,2,9 b. January 12, 1893, d. July 13, 1978
MotherBerdie Estelle Dews6,1,7,8,2,9 b. March 12, 1899, d. September 16, 1976
     Aubrey Berkley Connor was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 21, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4,5 He died on December 30, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 272, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 188, District 119-8, Roanoke, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 174, District 120-27, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Railroad clerk9

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1586] Greeneville Sun, The, From the Bruffie Connor obituary in the Sep 28, 1999 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

William Henry Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 5, 1835, d. January 12, 1908
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.6,3,2,4,5 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder2,3,4,5 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     William Henry Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,9 He was born on June 5, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,3,5 He married Mary Jane Carr, daughter of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on June 24, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 William Henry Poff died on January 12, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72; Cemeteries in Floyd County has a death date of Jan 13, 1908.7,8,9,5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 226, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 450, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1870Dwelling 177, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1880Dwelling 99, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1900Dwelling 127, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1860Farmer10
1870Farmer11
1880Farmer12
1900Farmer14

Family

Mary Jane Carr b. August 12, 1834, d. November 29, 1904
Marriage*William Henry Poff married Mary Jane Carr, daughter of Henry Wiltz Carr and Mary "Polly" DeWeese, on June 24, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  5. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  6. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  9. [S1260] Glenna Garnand Garner, Floyd Co., VA Obituary Listing.
  10. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  19. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  21. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  22. [S1424] Virginia Genealogical Society, Death Records Indexing Project.
  23. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  24. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Alfred F. Poff obituary in the Apr 16, 1906 edition.

Elijah Howard Sexton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 22, 1891, d. April 15, 1948
     Elijah Howard Sexton was buried at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6 He was born on December 22, 1891 at Garner, Boyd Co., Kentucky; His gravestone has a birth year of 1892 and his death cwertificate has a birth date of Dec 27, 1892.4,7,5,6 He married Willia Ada "Ada" Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on June 3, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,7,8 Elijah Howard Sexton died on April 15, 1948 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 56.6,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 174, District 44, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 206, District 24-56, Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1930Coal mine company bookkeeper2
1940Coal mine payroll clerk10

Family

Willia Ada "Ada" Vest b. January 12, 1896, d. June 13, 1981
Marriage*Elijah Howard Sexton married Willia Ada "Ada" Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on June 3, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,7,8 

Citations

  1. [S687] Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell, "Family Tree Update (Amy Denise Conner Hughes Campbell)," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 18, 2002, May 30, 2002, Jan 26, 2005, and Dec 22, 2015.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S4352] Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sexton-Vest marriage record.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the E. H. Sexton death certificate.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Infant Reed

M, b. November 9, 1916, d. November 9, 1916
FatherArthur Raymon Reed1 b. October 24, 1894, d. February 12, 1981
MotherArtie Bernice Conner1 b. May 30, 1900, d. May 14, 1944
     Infant Reed was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on November 9, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He was born on November 9, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.

Citations

  1. [S1143] David Shank, Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Malinda Eldridge Vest1,2,3

F, b. July 9, 1893, d. July 12, 1985
FatherCharles William "Charlie Will" Vest1,2,4,5,6 b. January 24, 1858, d. October 19, 1954
MotherOctavia Frances Iddings1,2,4,5,6 b. April 5, 1858, d. June 7, 1923
     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0482.7 Malinda Eldridge Vest was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,3,6 She was born on July 9, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,1,2,9,3,6 She married William Alfred Compton on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,6 As of January 8, 1913,her married name was Compton. Malinda Eldridge Vest died on July 12, 1985 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.8,10,9,3,6 She Malinda Vest Compton 92, of Floyd, died July 12. Among survivors are one sister, Mrs. Marcella Conner and a granddaughter Ms. Malinda Hutcherson, both of Salem. on July 18, 1985.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 235, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 7, District 45, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 139, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 80, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 125, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

William Alfred Compton b. July 16, 1885, d. September 13, 1960
Marriage*Malinda Eldridge Vest married William Alfred Compton on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home Pamphlet for Malinda Vest Compton.
  10. [S1001] Salem Times, From the Malinda Vest Compton obituary in the Jul 18, 1985 edition.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Iris Compton obituary in the Dec 12, 2004 edition.

William Alfred Compton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 16, 1885, d. September 13, 1960
     William Alfred Compton was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 He was born on July 16, 1885 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4,5,6 He married Malinda Eldridge Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7,6 William Alfred Compton died on September 13, 1960 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 75.1,7,5,6

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 139, District 93, Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 80, District 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 125, District 32-5, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1920Grocery merchant9
1930General store merchant10
1940School board clerk11

Family

Malinda Eldridge Vest b. July 9, 1893, d. July 12, 1985
Marriage*William Alfred Compton married Malinda Eldridge Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on January 8, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S3630] Jacksonville Burial Ground, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Iris Compton obituary in the Dec 12, 2004 edition.

Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 8, 1909, d. April 20, 2002
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     Her Social Security Number was 223-28-0210.11 Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.12,6 She was born on May 8, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,2,3,5,6 She married Garland Powers Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on December 24, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 24, 1930,her married name was Jennings. Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest married Lacy Montague Horton, son of Frank Gilbert Horton and Nancy Nora "Nannie" Lucas, on March 11, 1954 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,7 As of March 11, 1954,her married name was Horton. Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest died on April 20, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.12,11,6 She GWENDOLYN VEST HORTON, 92, of Riner, widow of Lacy M. Horton died Saturday, April 20, 2002. She was an active member of Auburn United Methodist Church where she was a long time member of the choir. She is survived by a devoted stepdaughter, Kay Horton Howard and husband Hiram J. Howard of Fredericksburg, VA; stepsons, Jerry T. Horton and wife, Mary Jo Altizer Horton of Riner, Va., and Jan B. Horton and wife, Dorothy Horton of Milton, Ind. Surviving also are her grandchildren, Jeff Howard, Jr. and Greg Howard of Fredericksburg, Va; a loving granddaughter, Mary Katherine Horton of Riner, Va; David Horton of Rock Hill, Conn., Laura Horton Newell of Raleigh, N.C., Craig Allen Horton of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Tina Horton Gamble of Indianapolis, Ind. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Lacy and Carson Howard, Laura, Kimberly and Matthew Howard, Benjamin Horton, Seth Newell, Jonathan Horton, and Jaylen and Jacob Gamble; sisters, Ellen V. Ballard and husband, Tommy Ballard of Salem, Va., and Lura Dean V. Stone and husband, Dillard Stone of Christiansburg, Va; brother, Alvin P. Vest and wife Helen W(immer) Vest of Salem; and brother-in-law, Hubert Averette of Christiansburg. The funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Aker officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002 at the funeral home. The family request memorial donations be made to the building fund at Auburn United Methodist Church, PO Box 74, Riner, Va., 24149. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. on April 22, 2002.12

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 90, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 64, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 28, District 11-10B, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina13

Family 1

Garland Powers Jennings b. July 26, 1907, d. February 23, 1945
Marriage*Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest married Garland Powers Jennings, son of John William Jennings Jr. and Anna Eliza "Annie" Poff, on December 24, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Lacy Montague Horton b. November 25, 1904, d. January 23, 1984
Marriage*Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest married Lacy Montague Horton, son of Frank Gilbert Horton and Nancy Nora "Nannie" Lucas, on March 11, 1954 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5,7 

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gwendolyn Vest Horton obituary in the Apr 22, 2002 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Billie Arlene Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. November 22, 1911, d. May 24, 1920
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest1,5,2,3 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence1,5,2,3 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     Billie Arlene Vest was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on November 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of May 8, 1909 which is not supported by the 1920 Census.3,4,2 She died on May 24, 1920 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 8.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest1,2,3

F, b. July 17, 1914, d. May 16, 1992
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest1,4,5,6,7,2,8 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence1,4,6,7,2,8 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.9 Her Social Security Number was 224-01-0410.10 She was born on July 17, 1914 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.10,1,4,2,8,3 As of November 25, 1937,her married name was Johnson.2 She married Claude Justice Johnson on November 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,5,2,3 Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest died on May 16, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.9,3,11 She Mrs. Katherine Vest Johnson, age 77 of Salem, died Saturday, May 16, 1992. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salem and a member of the Salem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Claude J. Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Gwen Dean and Winston Plymale; grandson and wife, Leigh and Dawn Plymale; grandson, Dean Plymale; great-grandson, Nicholas Plymale; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Gwen Horton; Ellen and Tommy Ballard; Lura Dean and Dillard Stone; Catherine and Hubert Averette; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Helen Vest; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, 1992 at First United Methodist Church, Salem with Rev. Jon Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Salem Rescue Squad. on May 17, 1992.12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 64, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 141, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Overall factory machine operator13

Family

Claude Justice Johnson b. October 5, 1910, d. April 12, 2002
Marriage*Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest married Claude Justice Johnson on November 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,1,5,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Vest Johnson obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Vest John obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude J. Johnson obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.

Charity E. Poff1

F, b. May 4, 1830, d. December 30, 1891
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.2,1,3,4 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder1,3,4 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     Charity E. Poff was born on May 4, 1830 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 She married William Burrell Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on January 3, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of January 3, 1850,her married name was Wimmer. Charity E. Poff died on December 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 61.1,3,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 116, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1860Dwelling 427, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 81, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 109, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

William Burrell Wimmer b. September 17, 1828, d. October, 1892
Marriage*Charity E. Poff married William Burrell Wimmer, son of James Wimmer and Nancy Agnes Litteral, on January 3, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  3. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  4. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.
  12. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S1416] Sylvia Gearheart Alpert, Gerhart/Gearhart/Gearheart Family History.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  16. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  17. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.

Ellen Frances Vest1,2,3,4

F, b. May 11, 1918, d. February 13, 2003
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest5,1,2,6,7,8,3,4 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence5,1,2,7,8,3,4 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     Her Social Security Number was 228-03-7529.9 Ellen Frances Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10 She was born on May 11, 1918 at Huffville, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,5,1,2,10,4 As of July 8, 1939,her married name was Ballard.3 She married Tommy Johnson Ballard on July 8, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,6,11,3 Ellen Frances Vest died on February 13, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.5,9,10,12 She BALLARD, Ellen Vest, of Salem, formerly of Christiansburg, died Thursday, February 13, 2003. She was born March 11, 1918 in Huffville, Va., the daughter of Samuel and Alabama Vest. She was a retired employee of the Roanoke County Schools Food Service Department at Glenvar High School. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Tommy Ballard; a daughter, Nancy Atkins and her husband Jim Atkins of Atlanta, Ga; a daughter, Martha Ballard of Salem; granddaughters, Debbie Dixon and her husband, Patrick of Roanoke and Kathy Sego and her husband, Derek of Watkinsville, Ga; great-grandchildren, Randy and Tina Sego, Abby and Ross Dixon. She is also survived by a sister, Lura Dean Stone and her husband, Dillard of Christiansburg; a brother, Alvin Vest and his wife, Helen of Salem; and a brother-in-law, Hubert Averette of Christiansburg. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Ellen's loving niece, Gwen Dean Plymale and her faithful neighbor, Erica Mabry. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2003 at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem with Dr. D. Michael Houff officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2003 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. on February 14, 2003.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 90, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 64, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 411, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1940Overall factory seamstress13

Family

Tommy Johnson Ballard b. September 25, 1914, d. March 19, 2006
Marriage*Ellen Frances Vest married Tommy Johnson Ballard on July 8, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,6,11,3 
Children
  • Nancy Ellen Ballard1,5,2,11
  • Martha Katherine Ballard5,2,11

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Vest Ballard obituary in the Feb 14, 2003 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tommy J. Ballard obituary in the Mar 20, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lura Dean Vest1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

F, b. April 10, 1923, d. April 5, 2006
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest11,2,3,4,5,12,6,8,13,10 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence11,2,3,4,5,12,13,10 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     Lura Dean Vest was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-28-2110.14 She was born on April 10, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5,12,14,9,10 She married James Dillard Stone on August 17, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3,5,12,6,7,9 As of August 17, 1943,her married name was Stone. Lura Dean Vest died on April 5, 2006 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 82.7,14,9,15 She Lura Dean Vest Stone, 83, longtime resident of Christiansburg, Va., died April 5, 2006. Lura is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Dillard, exactly one year ago. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge. Also surviving are granddaughters, Angela Leonard (Alan) of Blue Ridge, Lara Nichols (Mark) of Boca Raton, Fla; and five beautiful great-grandchildren. Lura Dean faithfully served the Lord at St. Paul United Methodist Church for 54 years where she was a gifted quilter and participated actively in Bible studies. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to Adventa Hospice staff, especially Diane, for their special care. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 7, 2006, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Grooms and Pastor Chuck McHose officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Autism Center in honor of great-grandson Joshua Leonard, P.O. Box 226, Blue Ridge, Va., 24064. Horne Funeral Services 540-382-2612; online condolences to hornefuneral service.com. on April 6, 2006.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 41, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

James Dillard Stone b. March 16, 1923, d. April 5, 2005
Marriage*Lura Dean Vest married James Dillard Stone on August 17, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3,5,12,6,7,9 
Child
  • Jane Elizabeth Stone1,5,12,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dillard Stone obituary in the Apr 7, 2005 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Vest Ballard obituary in the Feb 14, 2003 edition.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Lura Dean Vest Stone obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin P. Vest obituary in the Jan 22, 2005 edition.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Alvin Preston Vest1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 3, 1930, d. January 20, 2005
FatherSamuel Preston "Sam" Vest6,1,7,2,3,4,5,8 b. December 23, 1884, d. March 4, 1981
MotherAlabama "Allie" Lawrence6,1,7,2,3,8 b. February 10, 1890, d. June 3, 1930
     His Social Security Number was 229-36-8963.9 Alvin Preston Vest was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 He was born on June 3, 1930 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 He married Marjorie Helen Wimmer, daughter of Rev. Frank H. Wimmer and Hassie Nester, on January 3, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12,6,2,3 Alvin Preston Vest died on January 20, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.6,9 He Alvin P. Vest, 74, of Salem passed away peacefully at 7 p.m. on Thursday January 20, 2005 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He was a retired Tool & Die Maker and General Manager at Mechanical Development. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel P. and Alabama Lawrence Vest, and his stepmother, Madeline Nolley Vest. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Wimmer Vest; sons, Stephen C. Vest and wife, Gale, David L. Vest and wife, Gail; grandchildren, Amy Vest-Arnold and husband, Chris, Eric Vest and wife, Sally, Madeline Walk and husband, Brandon; one great-granddaughter, Jillian Vest; sister, Lura Vest Stone and husband, Dillard; brothers-in-law, Hubert Averette, Tommy Ballard, Ronald Wimmer and Wife, Louise; sister-in-law, Betty Wimmer; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 2 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2005. Pastor Doug Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park at 3 p.m. Monday, January 24. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 22. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 2699 Harborwood Road, Salem, Va. 24153, or the American Lung Association, 3512 Brambleton Avenue, Suite 3, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. on January 22, 2005.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Marjorie Helen Wimmer
Marriage*Alvin Preston Vest married Marjorie Helen Wimmer, daughter of Rev. Frank H. Wimmer and Hassie Nester, on January 3, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,11,12,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin P. Vest obituary in the Jan 22, 2005 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Vest Ballard obituary in the Feb 14, 2003 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stephen Charles Vest obituary in the Aug 28, 2016 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reverend Frank H. Wimmer obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  11. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Lloyd Wimmer obituary in the Aug 15, 2004 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vest-Agner wedding announcement in the Feb 14, 1999 edition.

Lacy Montague Horton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 25, 1904, d. January 23, 1984
FatherFrank Gilbert Horton1,2,3,5 b. December 30, 1876, d. January 15, 1967
MotherNancy Nora "Nannie" Lucas1,2,3,5 b. circa 1881
     Lacy Montague Horton was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 235-05-7845.7 He was born on November 25, 1904 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,1,2,8,4,5,6 He married Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on March 11, 1954 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,9 Lacy Montague Horton died on January 23, 1984 at Radford, Virginia, at age 79.8,4,5

Family

Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest b. May 8, 1909, d. April 20, 2002
Marriage*He married Clarice Gwendolyn "Gwen" Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on March 11, 1954 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.

Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese1,2

F, b. May 3, 1848, d. August 5, 1931
FatherAndrew Jackson DeWeese1,3,4,5 b. 1818, d. February 1, 1899
MotherRozena Hall1,3,4,5 b. 1822, d. July 21, 1899
     Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,6 She was born on May 3, 1848 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 5, 1865,her married name was Thompson.1,4 She married John David Thompson on December 5, 1865 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,7,6 Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese died on August 5, 1931 at Tophet, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.6 She Nancy E. Thompson, 83 years old, widow of John D. Thompson, widely known as Aunt Emma, died at the home of her son, J. W. Thompson near Tophet, W. Va., on Wednesday, August 5. She was preceded to the grave by her husband just four months and one day. Aunt Emma was stricken with paralysis a few days previous to her death. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. James Hearn, of Princeton, and seven children, J. D. Thompson, of Brush Fork; J. W. Thompson, of Tophet; P. L. Thompson, of Princeton; Mrs. C. E. Powell, of Elgood; Mrs F. M. Gore, of Princeton; J. E. Gore, Princeton, and Mrs. Della Bolln, of Remington, Va. She also leaves a number of grandchildren. Funeral service will be hold at the Elgood church at 11 o'clock Thursday, August 6. Interment will follow at the Powell cemetery near Elgood. on August 6, 1931.6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 239, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1860Dwelling 468, Mercer Co., Virginia (now West Virginia)3
1870Dwelling 86, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1880Dwelling 247, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1900Dwelling 96, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1910Dwelling 131, District 135, Coeburn, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Joseph11
1920Dwelling 49, District 92, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Joseph12
1930Dwelling 210, District 25, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Joseph13

Family

John David Thompson b. January 14, 1841, d. April 4, 1931
Marriage*Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese married John David Thompson on December 5, 1865 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Nancy E. Thompson obituary in the Aug 6, 1931 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James David Thompson obituary in the Nov 22, 1946 edition.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James David Thompson death certificate.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William H. Thompson death certificate.
  17. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ida Powell Oxley death certificate.
  19. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ida Powell Oxley obituary in the Dec 16, 1950 edition.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Eskew marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Phillip Leonard Thompson death certificate.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bessie Thompson Gore death record.
  23. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie Thompson Gore death article in the Feb 24, 1965 edition.

Claude Justice Johnson1,2,3

M, b. October 5, 1910, d. April 12, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 224-01-2457.4 Claude Justice Johnson was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 He was born on October 5, 1910 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.4,5,6,7,1,3 He married Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on November 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,6,9,2,3 Claude Justice Johnson died on April 12, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.4,5,10,3 He CLAUDE J. JOHNSON, 91, of Salem, died April 12, 2002. He was born in Narrows and grew up in the vicinity of Christiansburg. He lived in Salem for 45 years and worked as a master tool and dye maker for Mechanical Development Company in Salem until his retirement in 1975. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem. He was a 50 year Mason and member of D. C. Shank Royal Arch Chapter #31 and a member of the Salem Chapter 161 Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife Katherine V. Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Dean Plymale and her husband, Winston; grandchildren, Leigh Plymale and his wife Dawn and Dean Plymale; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan Plymale, all of Salem. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Gwen V. Horton, of Riner and Ellen V. Ballard and her husband, Tommy of Salem, Lura Dean V. Stone and her husband, Dillard, of Christiansburg, Doris Johnson of Geneva, NY, brothers-in-law Alvin Vest and his wife Helen of Salem and Hubert Averette of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church in Salem with the Rev. D. Michael Houff and the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dorsey officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. on April 14, 2002.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 61-14, Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Overall factory mechanic11

Family

Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest b. July 17, 1914, d. May 16, 1992
Marriage*Claude Justice Johnson married Ruby Katherine "Kate" Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on November 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.8,6,9,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Claude J. Johnson obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Katherine Vest Johnson obituary in the May 17, 1992 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Tommy Johnson Ballard1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 25, 1914, d. March 19, 2006
     Tommy Johnson Ballard was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 His Social Security Number was 235-16-1364.8 He was born on September 25, 1914 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,7,8,3,4,6 He married Ellen Frances Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on July 8, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,9,7,10 Tommy Johnson Ballard died on March 19, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.7,8,4,5 He Tommy J. Ballard, 91, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Our Lady of the Valley, Roanoke. He was born September 25, 1914 in Princeton, W.Va., a son of the late Christopher Henry and Edna Carnes Ballard. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ellen Vest Ballard and seven brothers and sisters. Mr. Ballard was a retired salesman from Hart Motor Company. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Nancy and Jim Atkins of Roswell, Ga. and Martha Ballard of Salem; two grandchildren and spouses, Debbie and Patrick Dixon and Kathy and Derek Sego; great-grandchildren, Randy and Tina Sego and Abby and Ross Dixon; two sisters, Jean Snider of Christiansburg and Elizabeth Kenney of Fort Worth, Texas; a special niece, Gwen Dean Plymale; and a special neighbor, Erica Mabry. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg with Rev. Dr. Michael Houff officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. on March 20, 2006.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 411, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Overall factory cutter11

Family

Ellen Frances Vest b. May 11, 1918, d. February 13, 2003
Marriage*Tommy Johnson Ballard married Ellen Frances Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on July 8, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,9,7,10 
Children
  • Nancy Ellen Ballard1,12,2,7
  • Martha Katherine Ballard12,2,7

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tommy J. Ballard obituary in the Mar 20, 2006 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ellen Vest Ballard obituary in the Feb 14, 2003 edition.

James Dillard Stone1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. March 16, 1923, d. April 5, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0612.10 James Dillard Stone was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 He was born on March 16, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3,4,10,5,7,9 He married Lura Dean Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on August 17, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3,4,5,12,6,7 James Dillard Stone died on April 5, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,10,6,7,8 He James Dillard Stone, 82, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Lura Dean Vest Stone. Dillard was a Veteran of World War II decorated with the Bronze Star and was a Prisoner of War. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Roanoke Chapter, the Christiansburg Fire Department for 31 years, and a retired Lab Technician with the Radford Arsenal. He faithfully served the Lord at St. Paul United Methodist Church since 1952. Dillard was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus and Lila Stone and twin, Adolphus Hillard (Jack) Stone, who died in World War II. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge; and granddaughters, Angela Leonard (Alan) of Blue Ridge and Lara Nichols (Mark) of Boca Raton, Fla. Papa also leaves five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Surviving siblings are Stella Lancaster and Alan Stone (Ruby) of Bent Mountain and Mary Reba Craighead (Nelson) of Roanoke; in-laws, Tommy Ballard, Hubert Averette and Helen Vest. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Blue Ridge Autism Center, where grandson Joshua is served. P. O. Box 226, Blue Ridge, Va.24064, 540-777-1218. Arrangements handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com
on April 7, 2005.1

Family

Lura Dean Vest b. April 10, 1923, d. April 5, 2006
Marriage*He married Lura Dean Vest, daughter of Samuel Preston "Sam" Vest and Alabama "Allie" Lawrence, on August 17, 1943 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,3,4,5,12,6,7 
Child
  • Jane Elizabeth Stone1,4,5,6

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Dillard Stone obituary in the Apr 7, 2005 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S557] VA Montgomery Co., Register 3, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Lura Dean Vest Stone obituary in the Apr 6, 2006 edition.
  7. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alvin P. Vest obituary in the Jan 22, 2005 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Samuel Preston Vest.

Rev. Frank H. Wimmer1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 30, 1914, d. April 7, 2002
FatherDaniel Moses Wimmer2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. April 28, 1880, d. April 16, 1944
MotherCammie Inez DeWeese2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 10, 1887, d. September 24, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-3798.9 Rev. Frank H. Wimmer was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on July 30, 1914 at Pittsboro, Hendricks Co., Indiana.9,2 He married Hassie Nester on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1 Rev. Frank H. Wimmer died on April 7, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.9,2 He SALEM - Reverend Frank H. Wimmer, 87, formerly of Copper Hill, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. He was a son of the late Moses and Cammie D. Wimmer. He was born in Pittsboro, Indiana and grew up in Copper Hill. He was in the ministry for over 50 years. Reverend Wimmer was preceded in death by his wife, Hassie N. Wimmer, a grandson, Donald Wimmer, and a granddaughter, Jill Wimmer. Surviving are: his children, Helen Vest and husband, Alvin, Harry Wimmer and wife, Betty, Ronald Wimmer and wife, Louise; daughter-in-law, Shirley Wimmer; five grandchildren, Steve Vest and wife, Gale, David Vest and wife, Gail, Gary Wimmer and wife, Kim, Kevin Wimmer and wife, Robin, Randy Wimmer and wife, Rose; eight great-grandchildren, Eric Vest and wife, Sally, Madeline Vest, Amy Vest, Carson Wimmer, Frances Wimmer, Heather Wimmer, Nathan Wimmer, Jeremy Wimmer; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey Booth and Tammy Audia; step-great-grandchildren, Chelsey Booth and Madeline Audia; sisters, Hazel Wickham, Virgie Aldridge, Dorothy Tuck, and Nellie Manning; a brother, Jackson Wimmer and wife, Evelyn. Services were conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002. The Reverend James Worline and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. on April 8, 2002.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 40, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 132, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 16, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Carpenter11

Family

Hassie Nester b. November 17, 1912, d. August 18, 2000
Marriage*Rev. Frank H. Wimmer married Hassie Nester on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reverend Frank H. Wimmer obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Wimmer Manning obituary in the Jun 21, 2005 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virgie Wimmer Aldridge obituary in the Nov 14, 2005 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Marie Wimmer Wickham obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Wimmer Jarrett Tuck obituary in the Jan 8, 2017 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Lloyd Wimmer obituary in the Aug 15, 2004 edition.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Wimmer obituary in the Jul 15, 2005 edition.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stephen Charles Vest obituary in the Aug 28, 2016 edition.

Adaline Poff1,2

F, b. June 8, 1824
FatherHenry Adam Poff Sr.3,1,2 b. February 13, 1792, d. April 26, 1854
MotherSarah Prillaman "Sally" Sowder1,2 b. March 25, 1794, d. October 11, 1854
     Adaline Poff was buried at Correll Cemetery Family, 638 Union Valley Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried without a headstone.4 She was born on June 8, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Lewis Correll, son of George Valentine "Felty" Correll and Catherine "Kate" Weaver, on January 25, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 As of January 25, 1845,her married name was Correll.

Census Records

1850Dwelling 816, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1860Dwelling 383, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1870Dwelling 152, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Family

Lewis Correll b. circa 1808
Marriage*Adaline Poff married Lewis Correll, son of George Valentine "Felty" Correll and Catherine "Kate" Weaver, on January 25, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
  2. [S6393] Logan Reed Jennings, "The Poffs of Floyd County, Virginia."
  3. [S352] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book C, From the will of Henry Poff, page 191.
  4. [S241] Joy Kennedy Horton (e-mail address), Correll Cemetery.
  5. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S296] Miss Emily Allen & Mrs. Devota Parrish Pack, Deaths in Court Records Of Montgomery County, Virginia 1853-1871.
  10. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hassie Nester1

F, b. November 17, 1912, d. August 18, 2000
     Hassie Nester was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-04-1424.4 She was born on November 17, 1912 at Virginia.4 She married Rev. Frank H. Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 As of February 13, 1931,her married name was Wimmer. Hassie Nester died on August 18, 2000 at Virginia at age 87.4,2 She WIMMER, Hassie N., 87, of Salem, and formerly of Copper Hill, died Friday, August 18, 2000. Surviving is her husband of 69 years, Rev. Frank H. Wimmer; children and spouses, Helen and Alvin Vest of Roanoke, Harry and Betty Wimmer of Salem, Ronald and Louise Wimmer of Rocky Mount; former daughter-in-law, Shirley Wimmer of Bent Mountain; five grandchildren and spouses, eight great-grandchildren; three sisters. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 2 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2000, the Rev. Dale Bowman will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The remains will also lie in state at the church one hour prior to funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Building Fund. on August 19, 2000.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 16, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Rev. Frank H. Wimmer b. July 30, 1914, d. April 7, 2002
Marriage*Hassie Nester married Rev. Frank H. Wimmer, son of Daniel Moses Wimmer and Cammie Inez DeWeese, on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ronald Wimmer obituary in the Jul 15, 2005 edition.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hassie N. Wimmer obituary in the Aug 19, 2000 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reverend Frank H. Wimmer obituary in the Apr 8, 2002 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harry Lloyd Wimmer obituary in the Aug 15, 2004 edition.
  9. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Stephen Charles Vest obituary in the Aug 28, 2016 edition.

William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr.1,2,3

M, b. December 25, 1889, d. May 21, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6573.3 William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,4 He married Glenna Unknown.4 William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. was born on December 25, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3,4 He married Bertha Blanch Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. died on May 21, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.3,4 He Hill Top, May 22 - W. T. "Bill" Howard, 66, of Hill Top, died in the Pinecrest Sanitarium at 8:30 p.m. Monday after a long illness. He was a retired miner. Born in Floyd County, Va., Dec. 25, 1889, he was a member of the Hill Top Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow, Glenna; four brothers, Hugh, Robert, James and Ballard, all of Pilot, Va; two sisters, Mrs. William Cunningham of Basham, Va., and Mrs. Ellen Howard of Matoka; three sons, Roy T. of Columbus, Ohio, Harry of Hinton and James, stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Fort Worth, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Mae Ellicksen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. Geneva Smith of Hampton, Va., Mrs. Merle Roberts of Oak Hill and Mrs. Arlene Bibb of Norfolk, Va; four stepsons, Frank Mann, stationed with the Air Force and Langley Field, Va., Arch Bradbury of Lance, Mich., Harry Bradbury of Sparta, Tenn., and Hunter Lee Bradbury of Cleveland, Ohio, and three stepdaughters, Mrs. Thelma Sitton of Proctorville, Ohio, Mrs. Louise Allman of Huntington and Mrs. Mildred Mann of Route 1, Fayetteville. The funeral will be conducted at Hill Top Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. W. R. Turner of Hill Top and the Rev. C. D. Whited of Union officiating. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park at Oak Hill. The body will be removed from the Thomas Funeral Home in Oak Hill to the residence at 10 a.m. Wednesday and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. on May 23, 1956.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 115 District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 515, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 142, District 10-14, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Coal miner8

Family 1

Glenna Unknown
Marriage*William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. married Glenna Unknown.4 

Family 2

Bertha Blanch Epperly b. June 28, 1894, d. March 18, 1936
Marriage*William Thomas "Willy" Howard Jr. married Bertha Blanch Epperly, daughter of William Daniel Epperly and Rosa Jane Jennings, on May 1, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Thomas Howard death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the W. T. Howard obituary in the May 23, 1956 edition.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Ingles marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Cox marriage record.
  12. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Howard-Bibb marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roberts-Howard marriage record.
  17. [S6275] Unknown compiler, Delaware, Marriage Records, 1750-1954.
  18. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S2163] Cedar Rapids Gazette, From the Edna Mae Ellickson obituary in the Aug 17, 2014 edition.
  21. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. William Howard obituary in the Mar 19, 1936 edition.