Emily Jane "Emma" Poff1,2

F, b. May 7, 1856, d. June 25, 1929
FatherSamuel Poff1,3,4,2,5,6 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,3,4,2,5,6 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Emily Jane "Emma" Poff was buried at Link Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.7 She was born on May 7, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,5,6 She married Ballard Preston Akers, son of Solomon Akers, on February 11, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,6 As of February 11, 1886,her married name was Akers.8 Emily Jane "Emma" Poff died on June 25, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.7,9,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 369, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1900Dwelling 220, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 129, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 50, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

Ballard Preston Akers b. April 16, 1861, d. September 25, 1939
Marriage*Emily Jane "Emma" Poff married Ballard Preston Akers, son of Solomon Akers, on February 11, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S220] Mary Conner Williams, Link Cemetery.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  10. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S35] Ancestors of Galen Daniel Underwood, Sr., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/u/n/d/Galen-Underwood/GENE5-0001.html
  17. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  18. [S2723] Roanoke City VA Archives - Evergreen Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  19. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner1,2,3

F, b. December 23, 1898, d. September 1, 1995
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner4,1,2,3,5,6,7 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler4,1,2,3,5,6,7 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.8 Her Social Security Number was 226-03-5781.9 She was born on December 23, 1898 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9,8,3 As of December 26, 1921,her married name was Callaham.6 She married Emmett George Callaham on December 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.10,6 Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner died on September 1, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 96.1,8,10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 219, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 203, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma11
1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 202, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia12
1940Dwelling 218, District 111-26, Lynchburg, Virginia13
1950Dwelling 64, District 112-41, Lynchburg, Virginia14

Occupation

1920Public school teacher2
1930Wholesale drugs worker12
1940Drugstore saleslady13
1950Wholesale drug clerk14

Family

Emmett George Callaham b. November 20, 1894, d. May 6, 1975
Marriage*Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner married Emmett George Callaham on December 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.10,6 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  8. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Maitland Gray Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner1,7,8,9,10,11 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler1,7,8,10,11 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     Maitland Gray Conner was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,9 His Social Security Number was 237-12-8072.9 He was born on August 16, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3,4,5,9 He married Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham on April 3, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.12,13,10 Maitland Gray Conner died on August 15, 1949 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 48.5,1,9,6 He Maitland Gray Conner, 49, formerly of Lynchburg, died Tuesday in Asheville, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Conner and the following children: Mrs. Edward Driskill, Mrs. John Phelps and Miss Doris Conner, all of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. T. O. Probst, Mrs. A. W. Carson, and Mrs. E. G. Callahan, all of Lynchburg, and four brothers, Veman (should be Vernon) Conner, of Orlando, Fla., Alfred Conner of Newport News, and Percy Conner, of Georgia. on August 20, 1949.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 203, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma14
1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia2

Occupation

1930Cleaning plant fireman2

Family

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969
Marriage*Maitland Gray Conner married Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham on April 3, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.12,13,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S3836] Riverside Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Maitland Gray Conner obituary in the Aug 20, 1949 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S4699] Bedford Bulletin, From the Margaret Callaham Conner obituary in the Jan 16, 1969 edition.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lois Conner Driskill obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.

Vernon Leak Conner1,2,3

M, b. December 3, 1902, d. May 19, 1988
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner1,4,5,6 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler4,1,5,6 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 262-32-5140.7 Vernon Leak Conner was buried at Pine Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Lake Co., Florida.8 He was born on December 3, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,9,8,3 He married Jessie May McCraw on January 12, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,10,11 Vernon Leak Conner married Lillian Gaines Webb on September 1, 1987 at Indian River Co., Florida.2,12 Vernon Leak Conner died on May 19, 1988 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 85.1,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 203, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma13
1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Lynchburg, Virginia14
1940Dwelling 149, District 111-3, Lynchburg, Virginia15
1950Dwelling 371, District 35-27, Lake Co., Florida16

Occupation

1930Grocery store manager14
1940Wholesale food sales15
1950Grove manager16

Family 1

Jessie May McCraw b. July 8, 1904, d. September 17, 1986
Marriage*Vernon Leak Conner married Jessie May McCraw on January 12, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,10,11 

Family 2

Lillian Gaines Webb b. December 9, 1918, d. September 30, 2011
Marriage*Vernon Leak Conner married Lillian Gaines Webb on September 1, 1987 at Indian River Co., Florida.2,12 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3837] Pine Forest Cemetery, Lake Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Conner-McCraw marriage announcement in the Jan 15, 1924 edition.
  11. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Jessie M. Conner obituary in the Sep 18, 1986 edition.
  12. [S1936] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, From the Lillian Webb Conner obituary in the Oct 6, 2011 edition.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Percy Reginald Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner1,5,6,7,8,9 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler5,1,6,7,8,9 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     Percy Reginald Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.10,6 He married Hester Virginia Harris.6 Percy Reginald Conner was born on May 21, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1904.1,10,6,4 He married Ella Mae Jones on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,8 Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Percy Reginald Conner died on March 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.1,10,6,3 He Percy Reginald Conner, a tire recapper, died Tuesday in a Lynchburg hospital. Mr. Conner, 49, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hester Virginia Conner; his stepmother, Mrs. Queen Tyree Conner, of Rustburg, Campbell County, three children, Lester Conner, of California; J.C. Conner, of Richmond, and Mrs. Helen Vest, Richmond; three brothers, Tracey Conner, Lynchburg; Vernon Conner, Mt. Dora, Fla., and Alfred Conner, Warwick, and three sisters, Mrs. Emmett Callaham, Mrs. Allen Carson and Mrs. Katherine Probst, all of Lynchburg. on March 31, 1955.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 203, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma11
1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 142, District 111-14, Lynchburg, Virginia13

Occupation

1930Automobile mechanic12
1940Tire salesman13

Family 1

Hester Virginia Harris b. June 6, 1913, d. March 11, 1975
Marriage*Percy Reginald Conner married Hester Virginia Harris.6 

Family 2

Ella Mae Jones b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971
Marriage*Percy Reginald Conner married Ella Mae Jones on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,8 
Divorce* Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Percy Reginald Conner obituary in the Mar 31, 1955 edition.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  10. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tracy Dean Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner1,7,4,5,8,9,10 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler7,1,4,5,8,9,10 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     His Social Security Number was 226-03-3146.2 Tracy Dean Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on January 27, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Eula Mae Jordan on April 2, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,5,9 Tracy Dean Conner died on October 27, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 60.1,3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 203, District 103, Dustin Township, Hughes Co., Oklahoma11
1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 120, District 111-10, Lynchburg, Virginia12
1950Dwelling 141, District 112-16, Lynchburg, Virginia13

Occupation

1940Auto tire salesman12
1950Tire sales and service13

Family

Eula Mae Jordan b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995
Marriage*Tracy Dean Conner married Eula Mae Jordan on April 2, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ocie Lillian Conner1,2

F, b. October 10, 1912, d. November 23, 1997
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner3,1,4,5,2,6 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler4,1,5,2,6 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-2842.7 Ocie Lillian Conner was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.8 She was born on October 10, 1912 at Oklahoma.1,4,7,8 As of April 18, 1934,her married name was Carson.2 She married Allen Wilson Carson on April 18, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,8,2 Ocie Lillian Conner died on November 23, 1997 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.1,7,8,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 65, District 11, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 291, District 111-27, Lynchburg, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 5, District 112-42, Lynchburg, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Jewelry store saleslady11

Family

Allen Wilson Carson b. January 14, 1911, d. July 1, 2001
Marriage*Ocie Lillian Conner married Allen Wilson Carson on April 18, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,8,2 
Children
  • Thomas "Tom" Carson1,5
  • Audrey Virginia Carson1,10,12,11

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1918, d. August 14, 2017
FatherMaurice Lee "Morris" Conner4,5,1,3,6 b. January 1, 1879, d. April 14, 1971
MotherCarrie Alva Spangler1,5,3,6 b. May 27, 1881, d. November 24, 1928
     Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.3,7 She was born on June 16, 1918 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,3,7 As of July 5, 1941,her married name was Probst.8 She married Thomas Owen Probst on July 5, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.1,8,9 Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner and Thomas Owen Probst were divorced on July 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner died on August 14, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 99.3,7 She Kathleen "Kitty" Conner Probst, 99, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017, at her residence. Born on June 16, 1918, in Thaxton, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Lee Conner and the late Carrie Spangler Conner. Kitty was a retired quality control engineer (44 years) for Chapstick/Merchandising Company and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She received an achievement award for her volunteer services (40 plus years) for the Credit Union Movement and the Virginia League Central Credit Union. In addition to her parents, Kitty was preceded in death by five brothers, Alfred Conner, Vernon Conner, Maitland Conner, Percy Conner, and Tracy Conner; and two sisters, Audrey Callaham and Ocie Carson. Kitty is survived by her nieces and nephews, JC Conner of Cartersville, Helen Vest of Richmond, Tom Carson of Lynchburg, and Audrey Tyree of Lynchburg; and numerous great nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends. A graveside service will be conducted at Concord Cemetery. on August 16, 2017.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 152, District 60, Lisbon, Bedford Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 65, District 11, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 295, District 111-11, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Factory worker10

Family

Thomas Owen Probst b. January 16, 1920, d. June 28, 1958
Marriage*Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner married Thomas Owen Probst on July 5, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.1,8,9 
Divorce* Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner and Thomas Owen Probst were divorced on July 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Kathleen Conner Probst obituary in the Aug 16, 2017 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Carrie Alva Conner obituary in the Nov 26, 1928 edition.
  7. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emmett George Callaham1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. November 20, 1894, d. May 6, 1975
     Emmett George Callaham was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 225-03-6366.8 He was born on November 20, 1894 at Bedford Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Nov 20, 1895.8,3,4,5,6 He married Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on December 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,7 Emmett George Callaham died on May 6, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.8,3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 202, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 218, District 111-26, Lynchburg, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 64, District 112-41, Lynchburg, Virginia11

Occupation

1930Shoe factory laborer9
1940Shoe factory worker10
1950Show manufacturer worker11

Family

Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner b. December 23, 1898, d. September 1, 1995
Marriage*Emmett George Callaham married Audrey Louise "Maude" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on December 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,7 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham1,2,3

F, b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969
     Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-18-9146.5 She was born on November 15, 1898 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Maitland Gray Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 3, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,6 As of April 3, 1920,her married name was Conner.6 Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham died on January 13, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.5,3,4 She Mrs. Margaret Callahan (sic) Conner, 70, died Monday morning in Memorial Hospital, Lynchburg, after a long illness. She was the widow of Maitian Grey Conner. Born in Bedford County, she was the daughter of John and Willie Kirkpatrick Callahan. She was a former employe of Consolidated Textile Corp. and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. T. E. Wood, Mrs. J. E. Phelps and Mrs. E. Driskill, of Lynchburg; two brothers Fred Callahan of Bedford, and Emmett Callahan, of Lynchburg; five sisters, Mrs. Howard Hall and Mrs. Price Compton, of Lynchburg, Mrs. Ted Grey and Mrs. John Wheeler, of Bedford, and Mrs. Fred Murray, of Roanoke and four grandchildren. Burial was in Virginia Memorial Park. on January 16, 1969.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 338, District 16-5, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia8

Family

Maitland Gray Conner b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949
Marriage*Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham married Maitland Gray Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 3, 1920 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S4699] Bedford Bulletin, From the Margaret Callaham Conner obituary in the Jan 16, 1969 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lois Conner Driskill obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Maitland Gray Conner obituary in the Aug 20, 1949 edition.

Jonathan Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. April 20, 1831, d. April 18, 1914
FatherWilliam R. "Billy Strong" Conner8,4,7 b. April 9, 1801, d. February, 1866
MotherMary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff8,4,7 b. circa 1801, d. December 30, 1888
     Jonathan Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,6,7 He was born on April 20, 1831 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,9,11,12,7 He married Mahala Thrash, daughter of Valentine Thrash and Harriet Gray, on July 27, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Bond date was Jul 15, 1852.13,14,11,12 Jonathan Conner Enlisted in Company B. on Sep 16, 1861, at Floyd County Hall. Present on Jan 1, 1862, and Feb 28, 1862 muster rolls, absent on reenlistment furlough on May 1, 1862 muster roll. Deserted from Montgomery Hospital on Dec 15, 1862. Deserted from Ringgold, Georgia on Sep 8, 1863. Resident of Floyd Co., Virginia. on September 16, 1861.15 He died on April 18, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.9,7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 223, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 399, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 197, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 232, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1900Dwelling 79, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandson-in-law J. David Webster in the 1910 Census17

Occupation

1850Laborer4
1860Farmer2
1870Farmer1
1880Farmer3
1900Farmer5

Family

Mahala Thrash b. July 15, 1830, d. December 23, 1907
Marriage*Jonathan Conner married Mahala Thrash, daughter of Valentine Thrash and Harriet Gray, on July 27, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Bond date was Jul 15, 1852.13,14,11,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  7. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Jonathan Conner death certificate.
  8. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm, From the will of William R. Conner.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mahala Thrash Conner obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  12. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  13. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mahala Thrash Conner obituary in Dec 27, 1907 edition.
  15. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  16. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S326] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Virginia 1876-98.
  20. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  21. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  22. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  23. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hariett Elizabeth Strickler death certificate.
  25. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harriet E. Strickler obituary in the Jan 12, 1938 edition.
  26. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Moses D. Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 19, 1860, d. May 15, 1893
FatherSamuel Poff1,2,3,4,5 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,2,3,4,5 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Moses D. Poff was buried at Correll Cemetery Family, 638 Union Valley Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 19, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5 He married Catherine E. "Kate" Corell, daughter of Henry H. Correll and Sarah Mangus, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 Moses D. Poff died on May 15, 1893 at Virginia at age 33.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 369, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia2

Family

Catherine E. "Kate" Corell b. February 11, 1853, d. October 25, 1929
Marriage*Moses D. Poff married Catherine E. "Kate" Corell, daughter of Henry H. Correll and Sarah Mangus, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [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
  6. [S241] Joy Kennedy Horton (e-mail address), Correll Cemetery.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lavie E. Booth obituary in the Apr 7, 1976 edition.

Lois Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. January 26, 1921, d. December 24, 1996
FatherMaitland Gray Conner1,2,6,7,8 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949
MotherMargaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham1,2,3,6,7,8 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-7103.9 Lois Elizabeth Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.4,8 She was born on January 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.9,4,5,7 As of December 14, 1940,her married name was Driskill.6 She married Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill on December 14, 1940 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.4,10,6,8 Lois Elizabeth Conner died on December 24, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 75.9,4,11,8 She Lois (Conner) Driskill, 75, of 114 Kirkley Place, died on Tuesday (Dec. 24, 1996) at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born at Bedford County, a daughter of Maitland and Margaret (Callahan) Conner. She was a retired bookkeeper for Neurology Associates in Lynchburg. Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Driskill of Lynchburg; a son, Edward Driskill two grandsons, Brent E. and Jordan H. Driskill, both of Waynesboro; and a sister, Doris Wood of Lynchburg. A service will be held at Concord Cemetery, Concord. on December 27, 1996.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 347, District 112-66, Lynchburg, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Shoe factory worker3

Family

Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill b. April 22, 1920, d. October 12, 1999
Marriage*Lois Elizabeth Conner married Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill on December 14, 1940 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.4,10,6,8 
Child
  • Edward Watson Driskill Jr.10,6,8,12

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lois Conner Driskill obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Edward Watson Driskill, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1999 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Louise Frances Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 21, 1922, d. January 4, 1991
FatherMaitland Gray Conner1,2,3,5 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949
MotherMargaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham1,2,6,3,5,7 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 227-16-9209.8 Louise Frances Conner was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5 She was born on December 21, 1922 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8,3,4,5 As of February 15, 1941,her married name was Gunter.3 She married Charles Lawrence Gunter on February 15, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 As of March 27, 1948,her married name was Phelps.3 Louise Frances Conner married John Edward Phelps on March 27, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,5 Louise Frances Conner died on January 4, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 68.8,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, VirginiaEnumerated as Elizabeth F. Conner6
1950Dwelling 338, District 16-5, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia7

Family 1

Charles Lawrence Gunter b. July 20, 1920, d. October 29, 1947
Marriage*Louise Frances Conner married Charles Lawrence Gunter on February 15, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3 

Family 2

John Edward Phelps b. June 2, 1922, d. November 14, 2001
Marriage*Louise Frances Conner married John Edward Phelps on March 27, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,5 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doris Anne Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1929, d. February 8, 2001
FatherMaitland Gray Conner1,2,5,6,7,4 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949
MotherMargaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham1,2,8,5,9,6,7,4 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 226-30-5500.10 Doris Anne Conner was born on September 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,10,4 As of January 22, 1954,her married name was Wood.5 She married Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. on January 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Doris Anne Conner died on February 8, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.10,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 338, District 16-5, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia9

Family

Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. b. March 9, 1929, d. November 6, 2005
Marriage*Doris Anne Conner married Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. on January 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 
Children
  • Glen Edward Wood5
  • Thomas Eugene Wood Jr.5
  • Maitland Gray Wood

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Maitland Gray Conner obituary in the Aug 20, 1949 edition.
  7. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lois Conner Driskill obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 22, 1920, d. October 12, 1999
     Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.1,2,6 His Social Security Number was 229-05-8817.9 He was born on April 22, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,9,2,5,6,7,8 He married Lois Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on December 14, 1940 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,3,10 Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill died on October 12, 1999 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 79.1,9,2,4,6 He Edward (Jiggs) Watson Driskill, Sr., 79, of Forest, died Oct 12, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Lois Conner Driskill. Born in Lynchburg, April 22, 1920, he was a son of the late Norman Edward Driskill and Sallie Rice Driskill. He was a W.W.II U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Ron Brown Roberts. He was retired from J.C. Penny and a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church, American Legion and the Ruritans. He is survived by a son, Edward Watson Driskill Jr. of Waynesboro and wife; Susie; two brothers, Wyatt D. "Boonie" Driskill, Willie C. "Jack" Driskill both of Lynchburg; two sisters, Glady's D. Mays of Norfolk, Elizabeth D. Matthews of Lynchburg; two grandsons, Brent Edward Driskill and Jordan Harrison Driskill. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Concord Cemetery by the Rev. Randy Bower with military honors by American Legion Post 16. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405 on charge of arrangements. on October 13, 1999.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 347, District 112-66, Lynchburg, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Shipping clerk11

Family

Lois Elizabeth Conner b. January 26, 1921, d. December 24, 1996
Marriage*Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill married Lois Elizabeth Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on December 14, 1940 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,3,10 
Child
  • Edward Watson Driskill Jr.2,3,10,11

Citations

  1. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Edward Watson Driskill, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  7. [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.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lois Conner Driskill obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John Edward Phelps1,2,3,4

M, b. June 2, 1922, d. November 14, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 226-18-9866.5 John Edward Phelps was born on June 2, 1922 at Cartersville, Bartow Co., Georgia.1,3,5,6 He married Louise Frances Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on March 27, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 John Edward Phelps died on November 14, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.2,6,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 338, District 16-5, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Flooring supplies mechanic7

Family

Louise Frances Conner b. December 21, 1922, d. January 4, 1991
Marriage*John Edward Phelps married Louise Frances Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on March 27, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Eugene Wood Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 9, 1929, d. November 6, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 228-26-4751.2 Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. was born on March 9, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4,5 He married Doris Anne Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on January 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. died on November 6, 2005 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 76.2,3,4

Family

Doris Anne Conner b. September 16, 1929, d. February 8, 2001
Marriage*He married Doris Anne Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on January 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Glen Edward Wood1
  • Thomas Eugene Wood Jr.1
  • Maitland Gray Wood

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Jessie May McCraw1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 8, 1904, d. September 17, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 264-60-7709.6 Jessie May McCraw was buried at Pine Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Lake Co., Florida.7 She was born on July 8, 1904 at Burton Creek, Campbell Co., Virginia.6,2,7,3 She married Vernon Leak Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on January 12, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4,5 As of January 12, 1924,her married name was Conner.4 Jessie May McCraw died on September 17, 1986 at Eustis, Lake Co., Florida, at age 82.2,7,5 She Jessie M. Conner, 601 McDonald Mount Dora, a longtime resident of Lake County, died Wednesday at Waterman Medical Center in Eustis. She was 82. Conner received numerous honors in her lifetime. She was elected first vice president of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club when it was organized in 1948 and served as president of Founders Circle. She was president of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs from 1957 to 1959. While Conner was president of the National Council of State Garden Clubs, a $2,000 annual Jessie M. Conner National Council Landscape Architecture Scholarship was established in addition to an annual scholarship awarded by the Lakes and Hills Garden Club of Mount Dora. She was born in Lynchburg, and received her business education there. Conner and her husband moved to Florida in 1933 forming a successful partnership in the wholesale produce business. They retired eight years later and resided in Lake Jem at that time. Conner was presented the Blanche Covington Leadership Award, the highest award given by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, and was made honorary life president of that group and the Mount Dora club. From 1961 to 1973, Conner served as chairman of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Headquarters Trustees and raised more than $100,000 for an endowment fund. The governor and the Florida Cabinet paid tribute to Conner at her installation in 1975, when Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner made the presentation in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mount Dora. Connor is survived by her husband, Vernon sister, Fairy Farrar, Mount Dora; brother, Raymond H. McCraw, Lynchburg. on September 18, 1986.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 78, District 16, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 149, District 111-3, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 371, District 35-27, Lake Co., Florida10

Occupation

1940Wholesale food sales9

Family

Vernon Leak Conner b. December 3, 1902, d. May 19, 1988
Marriage*Jessie May McCraw married Vernon Leak Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on January 12, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Conner-McCraw marriage announcement in the Jan 15, 1924 edition.
  5. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Jessie M. Conner obituary in the Sep 18, 1986 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3837] Pine Forest Cemetery, Lake Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ella Mae Jones1,2,3,4

F, b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971
     Her Social Security Number was 225-03-9372.5 Ella Mae Jones was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.6,3,7 She was born on September 25, 1902 at Bedford Co., Virginia.5,6,8,3 She married Percy Reginald Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,4 As of January 30, 1924,her married name was Conner.8 Ella Mae Jones and Percy Reginald Conner were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 Ella Mae Jones died on December 24, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.6,3 She Ella Jones Conner, age 69, of 2468 River Mount Ave. died at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford County, Va. and worked at Pearsons Drug Store as cashier for 31 years. She is survived by two sons, Lester R. Conner or Calif., and J.C. Conner of Cartersville, Va. One daughter, Mrs. Helen Vest of Richmond, Va., one brother, Otis C. Jones Williams Port, Penn., Mrs. Dorothy Winders of Norfolk, Va. She was a member of Walmsley Blvd. Methodist Church, Richmond, Va. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond. on December 27, 1971.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 142, District 111-14, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Waitress9

Family

Percy Reginald Conner b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955
Marriage*Ella Mae Jones married Percy Reginald Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,8,4 
Divorce* Ella Mae Jones and Percy Reginald Conner were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ella Jones Conner obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Helen Mae Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 23, 1924, d. August 8, 2019
FatherPercy Reginald Conner1,2,3,5 b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955
MotherElla Mae Jones1,2,3,6 b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971
     Helen Mae Conner VEST, Helen C., 94, of Richmond, passed away August 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey D. Vest; daughter, Patsy Williams; and sons, Otis W. Vest and Neil Vest Sr. She is survived by her son, Dolphus L. Vest Sr. (Nan); six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Helen was a longtime member of Walmsley UMC. A graveside ceremony will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.7 She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.7 She was born on November 23, 1924 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 As of December 31, 1943,her married name was Vest.3 She married Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.8,3,7 Helen Mae Conner died on August 8, 2019 at Virginia at age 94.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 142, District 111-14, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 97, District 112-61, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Family

Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest b. April 10, 1924, d. August 19, 2012
Marriage*Helen Mae Conner married Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.8,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Percy Reginald Conner obituary in the Mar 31, 1955 edition.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ella Jones Conner obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  7. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Helen C. Vest obituary.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mickey Dolphus Vest obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Neal Vest, Sr. obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.
  12. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Patsy Vest Williams obituary.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Otis William Vest obituary in the Jan 10, 1996 edition.

Lester Reginald Conner1,2,3,4

M, b. July 7, 1926, d. April 12, 1985
FatherPercy Reginald Conner1,2,5 b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955
MotherElla Mae Jones1,2,6 b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 225-24-6296.3 Lester Reginald Conner was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.7 He was born on July 7, 1926 at Campbell Co., Virginia.3,4,8,7 He married Mary E. Knick on May 25, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.9 Lester Reginald Conner died on April 12, 1985 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 58.3,8,7,10 He Lester R. Conner, 58, a resident of Grand Terrace, died on April 12, 1985. He was an appliance manager for Gemco Stores and was Master Mason with the Golden Valley Lodge No. 796, F. & A.M., San Bernardino. Survived by daughter, Sandra Banks; son, Lonnie Conner; sister, Helen Vest; brother, Joe Conner; grandchildren, Johnny Banks and Valerie Conner. on April 16, 1985.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 173, District 16-17, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 108, District 19-1302, Bell, Los Angeles Co., California12

Occupation

1950Auto plant worker12

Family

Mary E. Knick
Marriage*Lester Reginald Conner married Mary E. Knick on May 25, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Percy Reginald Conner obituary in the Mar 31, 1955 edition.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ella Jones Conner obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  7. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  10. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Lester R. Conner obituary in the Apr 16, 1985 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Asa Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
FatherSamuel Poff1,7,2,4,5 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,7,2,4,5 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Asa Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 He was born on April 15, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 20, 1860.1,4,5,6 He married Nancy A. Manning, daughter of Claiborne L. Manning and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 Asa Poff died on November 21, 1935 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.3,5,6

Census Records

1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1910Dwelling 114, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 44, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 239, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer and machinist9
1910Grain miller10
1920Farmer11
1930Farmer12

Family

Nancy A. Manning b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
Marriage*Asa Poff married Nancy A. Manning, daughter of Claiborne L. Manning and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [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
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

Joseph Carroll Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 13, 1927, d. April 21, 2019
FatherPercy Reginald Conner1,2,4,6 b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955
MotherElla Mae Jones1,2,4,7 b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971
     Joseph Carroll Conner was buried at Cartersville Cemetery, Cartersville, Cumberland Co., Virginia.8,9 He was born on October 13, 1927 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 He married Agnes Katherine Humphrey on February 1, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,10 Joseph Carroll Conner died on April 21, 2019 at Cumberland Co., Virginia, at age 91.9 He CONNER, Joseph C., 91, of Cartersville, died suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He is survived by his children, Jerry Wayne Conner (Gina), Rebecca Conner Carlisle (Steve), Stephen Tracy Conner (Teresa); sister, Helen Vest; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes H. Conner; two sons, Kenneth Maurice Conner, Michael Joseph Conner; and one daughter, Kathie Mae Mendez. A graveside service will be held in the Cartersville Cemetery. on April 24, 2019.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 284, District 10-6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 207, District 112-55, Lynchburg, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Garment factory worker11

Family

Agnes Katherine Humphrey b. April 17, 1927, d. January 6, 2015
Marriage*Joseph Carroll Conner married Agnes Katherine Humphrey on February 1, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Percy Reginald Conner obituary in the Mar 31, 1955 edition.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Ella Jones Conner obituary in the Dec 27, 1971 edition.
  8. [S13054] Cartersville Cemetery, Cumberland Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Joseph C. Conner obituary in the Apr 24, 2019 edition.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Agnes Humphrey Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2015 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Michael Joseph Conner obituary in the Mar 2, 2011 edition.
  14. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Kathie Mae Conner Mendez obituary in the Mar 27, 2019 edition.

Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1924, d. August 19, 2012
     Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Virginia.1,5 His Social Security Number was 226-18-8174.6 He was born on April 10, 1924 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.6,2,7,4 He married Helen Mae Conner, daughter of Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones, on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,8 Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest died on August 19, 2012 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.6,1,3 He VEST, Mickey Dolphus "MD," 88, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord August 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by two sons, Otis and Neal Vest. He is survived by his wife, Helen Conner Vest; son, Dolphus Lee Vest Sr. (Nan); daughter, Patsy Vest Williams; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Vest; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. He was a member of the I.U.E.C. local 51 and the Masonic Lodge No. 302. Graveside ceremony will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. on August 21, 2012.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 97, District 112-61, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1950Textile mill worker9

Family

Helen Mae Conner b. November 23, 1924, d. August 8, 2019
Marriage*Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest married Helen Mae Conner, daughter of Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones, on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mickey Dolphus Vest obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S2688] Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSiman=1&GScid=829703&GRid=39380354&CRid=829703&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Helen C. Vest obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Neal Vest, Sr. obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.
  11. [S12450] Bliley’s Funeral Homes, online blileys.secure.tributecenteronline.com, From the Patsy Vest Williams obituary.
  12. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Otis William Vest obituary in the Jan 10, 1996 edition.

Eula Mae Jordan1,2,3,4

F, b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 223-16-7936.5 Eula Mae Jordan was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.2 She was born on April 5, 1911 at Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.5,2,3 She married Tracy Dean Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 2, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,6,4 As of April 2, 1934,her married name was Conner.4 Eula Mae Jordan died on March 9, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.5,2,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 111-10, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 141, District 112-16, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Family

Tracy Dean Conner b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968
Marriage*Eula Mae Jordan married Tracy Dean Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 2, 1934 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Barbara Dean Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 1, 1936, d. January 28, 1964
FatherTracy Dean Conner1,2,3,4,5,7 b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968
MotherEula Mae Jordan1,2,3,4,5,7 b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995
     Barbara Dean Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.8,5 She was born on February 1, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8,4,5,6 As of March 8, 1957,her married name was Lee.4 She married Donald Nash Lee Jr. on March 8, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 Barbara Dean Conner died on January 28, 1964 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 27.8,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 120, District 111-10, Lynchburg, Virginia3
1950Dwelling 141, District 112-16, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Family

Donald Nash Lee Jr. b. February 8, 1933, d. July 31, 2014
Marriage*Barbara Dean Conner married Donald Nash Lee Jr. on March 8, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2277] Concord Cemetery, Appomattox Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=61087037&CRid=2326848&df=all&