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

M, b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
FatherSamuel Poff1,6,2,4,5 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese1,6,2,4,5 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Asa Poff was born on April 15, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,5 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

Census Records

1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 114, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 44, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 239, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer and machinist8
1910Grain miller9
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Nancy A. Manning b. May, 1855, 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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [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&

Rebecca Ann Conner1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 25, 1940, d. November 1, 2007
FatherTracy Dean Conner1,2,3,6,5 b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968
MotherEula Mae Jordan1,2,3,6,5 b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995
     Rebecca Ann Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-52-9865.7 She was born on August 25, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7,4,5 As of March 16, 1962,her married name was Lee.3 She married Ronald Ernest Lee on March 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4,8 Rebecca Ann Conner died on November 1, 2007 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 67.2,7,9,4 She Rebecca Conner Lee, 67, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, November 1, 2007. She was married to Ronald E. Lee for 45 years. Mrs. Lee was born August 25, 1940, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Tracy and Eula Conner. A sister, Barbara, also preceded her in death. She was retired from G.E./Ericsson and was a member of Park View United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Tracy D. Lee, of Lynchburg; her daughter, the Reverend Ronda Lee-Torres and husband, Eric, of Southern Pines, NC; her grandchildren, Lauren Rebecca Lee, Turner Dean Lee, and Sebastian Lee Torres; her aunt, Kathleen Probst, of Lynchburg; and a cousin, Audrey Tyree, of Staunton. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2007, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and other times at the residence. A service of death and resurrection will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007, at Fort Hill United Methodist Church, with the Reverend David A. Rash officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Rebecca Lee Kenyon Street Educational Fund at Fort Hill United Methodist Church, 106 Oak Ridge Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com. on November 3, 2007.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 141, District 112-16, Lynchburg, Virginia6

Family

Ronald Ernest Lee b. September 14, 1935, d. December 23, 2017
Marriage*Rebecca Ann Conner married Ronald Ernest Lee on March 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4,8 
Children
  • Tracy Dean Lee2,8,3
  • Rev. Ronda Ann Lee2,8

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Ronald Ernest Lee obituary.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Donald Nash Lee Jr.1,2

M, b. February 8, 1933, d. July 31, 2014
     Donald Nash Lee Jr. Donald Nash Lee, February 8, 1933 – July 31, 2014.2 He was born on February 8, 1933 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.1,2 He married Barbara Dean Conner, daughter of Tracy Dean Conner and Eula Mae Jordan, on March 8, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 Donald Nash Lee Jr. died on July 31, 2014 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 81.2

Family

Barbara Dean Conner b. February 1, 1936, d. January 28, 1964
Marriage*He married Barbara Dean Conner, daughter of Tracy Dean Conner and Eula Mae Jordan, on March 8, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S13055] Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/arizona/tucson/desert-rose-heather-cremation-burial/4893, From the Donald Nash Lee obituary.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Ronald Ernest Lee1,2,3

M, b. September 14, 1935, d. December 23, 2017
     Ronald Ernest Lee was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.4 He Ronald Ernest Lee, 82, of Lynchburg died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Rebecca Conner Lee. He was born September 14, 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of the late Donald Nash Lee, Sr. and Marguerite McNeely Lee. He proudly served eight years active and reserve duty in the US Navy, was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church and the retired owner of Classic Kitchens by Lee for over thirty years. He is survived by a son, Tracy Dean Lee (Maggie) of Salome, Arizona; a daughter, Ronda Ann Lee-Torres (Eric) of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, three grandchildren; Lauren Rebecca Lee, Turner Dean Lee, and Sebastian Lee Torres. He is also survived by his step-mother Doris Lee of Kalmazoo Michigan; brothers and sisters Mary Ann Feehan, Ruth Lee, Carol Anderson, Terry Lee, Timothy Lee, Susan Marietta, Barbara Longe, and William "Ted" Lee. Preceded in death by three brothers, Donald N. Lee, Jr., Dr. James H. Lee, and Thomas S. Lee. The family would like to thank the staff of Centra PACE for their years of compassionate dedicated care of their father.3 He was born on September 14, 1935 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.2,5,3 He married Rebecca Ann Conner, daughter of Tracy Dean Conner and Eula Mae Jordan, on March 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5,3 Ronald Ernest Lee died on December 23, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 82.3

Family

Rebecca Ann Conner b. August 25, 1940, d. November 1, 2007
Marriage*He married Rebecca Ann Conner, daughter of Tracy Dean Conner and Eula Mae Jordan, on March 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5,3 
Children
  • Tracy Dean Lee1,3,2
  • Rev. Ronda Ann Lee1,3

Citations

  1. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Ronald Ernest Lee obituary.
  4. [S2920] National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cannaday&GSfn=albert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36483168&CRid=109431&df=all&
  5. [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&

Allen Wilson Carson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 14, 1911, d. July 1, 2001
     Allen Wilson Carson was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 225-03-4982.7 He was born on January 14, 1911 at Lynchburg, Virginia.7,2,3,6 He married Ocie Lillian Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 18, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5 Allen Wilson Carson died on July 1, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.7,2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 291, District 111-27, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 5, District 112-42, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Service station operator8
1950Service station manager9

Family

Ocie Lillian Conner b. October 10, 1912, d. November 23, 1997
Marriage*Allen Wilson Carson married Ocie Lillian Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on April 18, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children
  • Thomas "Tom" Carson1
  • Audrey Virginia Carson1,8,10,9

Citations

  1. [S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
  2. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucy Ellen Poff1,2

F, b. October 31, 1869, d. February 19, 1950
FatherSamuel Poff3,4,1,5,2 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900
MotherMatilda E. DeWeese3,4,1,5,2 b. November 27, 1825, d. January 19, 1916
     Lucy Ellen Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2,7 She was born on October 31, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,5,2,7 She married Samuel Mose Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,2 Lucy Ellen Poff died on February 19, 1950 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.6,2,7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 218, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 109, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 160, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 180, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 106, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Samuel Mose Poff b. February 7, 1872, d. January 20, 1947
Marriage*Lucy Ellen Poff married Samuel Mose Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,2 

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S3345] Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 13, 1939, d. March 19, 1997
     Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4 He was born on October 13, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Audrey Virginia Carson, daughter of Allen Wilson Carson and Ocie Lillian Conner, on January 31, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr. and Audrey Virginia Carson were divorced on November 22, 1978 at Newport News, Virginia.3 Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr. died on March 19, 1997 at Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 57.4 He Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr., 57, of Rt. 3, Box 359R, died Wednesday (March 19, 1997) at Augusta Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1939 at Lynchburg, a son of Lyle Thomas Tyree Sr. and Margaret (Wood) Tyree. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church of Newport News and an agent for Piedmont Airlines. He was a former member of the Campbell County Rescue Squad. He was a veteran of National Guard, Air Force and Naval Reserve. In addition to his mother, surviving are a son, Keith E. Tyree of Staunton; and two grandchildren. A service will be conducted at at Fort Hill Memorial Park. on March 22, 1997.4

Family

Audrey Virginia Carson
Marriage*He married Audrey Virginia Carson, daughter of Allen Wilson Carson and Ocie Lillian Conner, on January 31, 1959 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Lyle Thomas Tyree Jr. and Audrey Virginia Carson were divorced on November 22, 1978 at Newport News, Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Lyle Thomas Tyree, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Keith Edward Tyree obituary.

Thomas Owen Probst1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 16, 1920, d. June 28, 1958
     Thomas Owen Probst was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.3,5,6 He was born on January 16, 1920 at Brown Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia; His veteran records have a birth date of Jan 16, 1920.3,5,7 He married Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on July 5, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.1,2,8 Thomas Owen Probst and Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner were divorced on July 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Thomas Owen Probst died on June 28, 1958 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida, at age 38.3,5 He PROBST - On June 29, 1958, in Miami, Fla., Thomas Owen, beloved son of Allie B. Wilson (nee Painter) and the late L. G. Probst. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. on July 2, 1958.6

Census Records

1950District 117-49, Portsmouth, Virginia9

Occupation

1950U.S. Coast Guard9

Family

Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner b. June 16, 1918, d. August 14, 2017
Marriage*Thomas Owen Probst married Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on July 5, 1941 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.1,2,8 
Divorce* Thomas Owen Probst and Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner were divorced on July 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 

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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Thomas Owen Probst obituary in the Jul 2, 1958 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Mary Elizabeth Rierson

F, b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904
FatherCharles Rierson1,2 b. 1810, d. June 14, 1865
MotherJane Flinchum1,2
     Mary Elizabeth Rierson was born on August 6, 1843 at North Carolina.1,2 She married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 17, 1870,her married name was Poff. Mary Elizabeth Rierson died on November 26, 1904 at age 61.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 95, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

William Jacob Poff b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Rierson married William Jacob Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 17, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S47] Barbara Stanley, "Ancestors of Mary E. Rierson," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 7, 2003.
  2. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [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
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S37] "Yesterday"...and Today, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yesterdayandtoday/rwhomepage.html

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson1,2

F, b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938
FatherMoses Dickerson2 b. October 21, 1810
MotherSarah Pugh2
     Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson was born in April, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married Daniel M. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of March 11, 1880,her married name was Poff. Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson Lou Poff was charged with taking the life of her infant born in July of 1906. She was found not guilty on July 21, 1908 on July 21, 1908.4 As of September 2, 1921,her married name was Mallory.5 She married John G. Mallory on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson and John G. Mallory were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson died on June 16, 1938 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 43, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 350, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated as living next door to her husband (or former husband) John G. Mallory11

Family 1

Daniel M. Poff b. March 4, 1858, d. before May 6, 1910
Marriage*Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson married Daniel M. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on March 11, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

John G. Mallory b. circa 1859
Marriage*Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson married John G. Mallory on September 2, 1921 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6 
Divorce* Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson and John G. Mallory were divorced in December, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1691] W. W. Gardner, Records of Death - Book 8, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1921 - Apr 3, 1921.
  13. [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
  14. [S1689] W. W. Gardner, Records of Death - Book 6, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Jan 1, 1920 - Dec 24, 1921.

Catherine E. "Kate" Corell1,2

F, b. February 11, 1853, d. October 25, 1929
FatherHenry H. Correll1,2 b. January 8, 1823, d. January 2, 1908
MotherSarah Mangus1,2 b. December 27, 1830, d. February 12, 1911
     Catherine E. "Kate" Corell was buried at Correll Cemetery Family, 638 Union Valley Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Buried without a headstone.3 She was born on February 11, 1853 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Moses D. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 23, 1880,her married name was Poff. Catherine E. "Kate" Corell died on October 25, 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 76.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 66, District 63, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 237, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 272, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Farmer5

Family

Moses D. Poff b. January 19, 1860, d. May 15, 1893
Marriage*Catherine E. "Kate" Corell married Moses D. Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on November 23, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S241] Joy Kennedy Horton (e-mail address), Correll Cemetery.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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
  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.

James Samuel A. Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
FatherWilliam Jacob Poff7,2,8,5,6 b. August 4, 1851, d. May 27, 1924
MotherMary Elizabeth Rierson7,2,8,5 b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904
     James Samuel A. Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,3,6 He was born on November 1, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,9,2,4,5,6 He married Lucy Mahala Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,6 James Samuel A. Poff died on December 30, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.9,3,6 He James Samuel Poff, 86, of Rt. 7, Roanoke, died Friday morning at his home. Survivors include five sons, T. R. and S. R. Poff, both of Roanoke; Ralph and N. C. Poff, W. I. Poff, Fredericksburg; a daughter, Mrs. I. E. Conner, Salem; three brothers, George and Riley Poff, both of Stanford, Fl; Posey Poff, Lynchburg; 36 grandchildren, 65 great grand children, and four great grand children. Burial will be in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 31, 1960.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1900Dwelling 254, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 5, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 166, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 25, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1900Farmer12
1910Farmer13
1920Farmer14
1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16
1950Farmer17

Family

Lucy Mahala Manning b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
Marriage*James Samuel A. Poff married Lucy Mahala Manning, daughter of William Pleasant Manning and Priscilla Ann Conner, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,10,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Samuel Poff obituary in the Dec 31, 1960 edition.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S38] Ronnie Neal Graham, "Descendants of William J. Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 13, 2003.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lucy Mahaley Poff obituary in the Feb 20, 1958 edition.
  11. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Lucy Mahala Manning1,2

F, b. February 2, 1879, d. February 12, 1958
FatherWilliam Pleasant Manning3,4,5,6 b. August 13, 1849, d. May, 1906
MotherPriscilla Ann Conner3,4,5,6 b. August 3, 1854, d. June 19, 1931
     Lucy Mahala Manning was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on February 2, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8,5,6 She married James Samuel A. Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9,6 As of October 28, 1896,her married name was Poff. Lucy Mahala Manning died on February 12, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,9,6 She Mrs. Lucy Mahaley Poff, 79, died Wednesday night at her home in Roanoke County. Surviving are her husband, James S. Poff, a daughter and five sons; three sisters and five brothers. Among the sisters are Mrs. Nannie King, Floyd County. Interment was at Head of the River Church, Floyd County. on February 20, 1958.9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 164, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 254, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 117, District 6, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia11
1920Dwelling 25, District 105, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia12
1930Dwelling 5, District 2, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 166, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 25, District 81-20, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia15

Family

James Samuel A. Poff b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
Marriage*Lucy Mahala Manning married James Samuel A. Poff, son of William Jacob Poff and Mary Elizabeth Rierson, on October 28, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Lucy Mahaley Poff obituary in the Feb 20, 1958 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elbert Wilson Pearman1,2,3

M, b. February 5, 1880, d. October 9, 1925
     Elbert Wilson Pearman was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on February 5, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on January 24, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 Elbert Wilson Pearman died on October 9, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.1,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 121, District 84, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 407, District 64, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1910Mining store manager6
1920Coal company store manager7

Family

Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner b. March 26, 1882, d. September 4, 1970
Marriage*Elbert Wilson Pearman married Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on January 24, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  5. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Pearman obituary in the Mar 15, 2010 edition.

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr.1,2,3

M, b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968
FatherElbert Wilson Pearman1,2,4,3 b. February 5, 1880, d. October 9, 1925
MotherLavinia Alice "Venie" Conner1,2,4,5,3 b. March 26, 1882, d. September 4, 1970
     Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,3 He and Verna Lewis Sisson were divorced.2 Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. was born on April 22, 1913 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Verna Lewis Sisson, daughter of Wilbur Clarence Sisson and Ada Missouri Shank, in 1938.2,6,7 Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. died on February 15, 1968 at Radford, Virginia, at age 54.1,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 64, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 244, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Occupation

Maintenance supervisor for Montgomery Co., Virginia schools8

Family

Verna Lewis Sisson b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011
Divorce*Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. and Verna Lewis Sisson were divorced.2 
Marriage* Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. married Verna Lewis Sisson, daughter of Wilbur Clarence Sisson and Ada Missouri Shank, in 1938.2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
  7. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  8. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Verna Lewis Sisson1,2,3

F, b. December 19, 1913, d. January 8, 2011
FatherWilbur Clarence Sisson2,4,3 b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967
MotherAda Missouri Shank2,4,3 b. 1879, d. 1966
     Verna Lewis Sisson and Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. were divorced.2 Verna Lewis Sisson was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 19, 1913 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, in 1938.2,4,3 As of 1938,her married name was Pearman.3 Verna Lewis Sisson died on January 8, 2011 at Virginia at age 97.4 She Verna Sisson Pearman, 97, of Shawsville, Va., departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Ada Sisson, brother, Bud Sisson, and husband, Elbert W. Pearman. She is survived by her children, Nell Wilson Shifflett and husband, Dennis, Thomas M. Pearman, III and wife, Martha, and Alice Jane Quesenberry and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Amy Donathan, Tony Pearman and wife, Amy, Dean Durham and wife, Ann, and Darian Durham; great-grandchildren, Carlotta Donathan, Savanna Donathan, Dallas Durham, Devin Durham, Gabe Miller, and Alexandra Nance; great-greatgrandchildren, Mia and Jessup Donathan; and numerous friends. She was a high school English teacher in Shawsville for 35 years, retiring in 1978. She enjoyed teaching, she loved her students, and is probably most remembered for the quotes that she had her students memorize. Seven scholarships have been donated to students from the Verna S. Pearman Scholarship Fund since it was established in 2004. She served as a volunteer at Montgomery Regional Hospital for 17 years after retiring from teaching. She was a life-long member of White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville and served as their organist for many years. She was a world traveler for as long as her health allowed. She will be remembered and greatly missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Verna S. Pearman Scholarship Fund, Eastern Montgomery Educational Foundation, 4695 Crozier Road, Elliston, VA 24087. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A memorial service in celebration and thanksgiving for her life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Williams and Rev. James Angle officiating. A private intombment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Pearman family is being served by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory. on January 10, 2011.4

Family

Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. b. April 22, 1913, d. February 15, 1968
Divorce*She and Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr. were divorced.2 
Marriage* Verna Lewis Sisson married Elbert Wilson "Bert" Pearman Jr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, in 1938.2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  3. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Wilbur Clarence Sisson1,2,3

M, b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967
FatherGeorge William "Willie" Sisson2 b. April 10, 1854, d. March 4, 1941
MotherAlice Rachel "Nellie" Boone2 b. October 17, 1857, d. December 7, 1925
     His Social Security Number was 719-07-9917.4 Wilbur Clarence Sisson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 28, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Ada Missouri Shank on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 Wilbur Clarence Sisson died on September 26, 1967 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.2

Family

Ada Missouri Shank b. 1879, d. 1966
Marriage*He married Ada Missouri Shank on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.

Ada Missouri Shank1

F, b. 1879, d. 1966
     Ada Missouri Shank was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 She was born in 1879 at Virginia.2,1 She married Wilbur Clarence Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 As of December 24, 1902,her married name was Sisson.3 Ada Missouri Shank died in 1966 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1

Family

Wilbur Clarence Sisson b. June 28, 1880, d. September 26, 1967
Marriage*She married Wilbur Clarence Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on December 24, 1902 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [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&
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  4. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Verna Sisson Pearman obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.