Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Emmett George Callaham^1,2,3,4,5

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 225-03-6366.⁶ 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.^6,3,4,5 He married Audrey Louis "Maude" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, circa 1922.^1,7,5 Emmett George Callaham died on May 6, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^6,3,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 202, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁷

1940

Dwelling 218, District 111-26, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁸

Occupation

1930

Shoe factory laborer⁷

1940

Shoe factory worker⁸

Family

Audrey Louis "Maude" Conner b. December 23, 1898, d. September 1, 1995

Marriage*

Emmett George Callaham married Audrey Louis "Maude" Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, circa 1922.^1,7,5

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[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&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham^1,2,3

F, b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-18-9146.⁴ She was born on November 15, 1898 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Maitland Gray Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, circa 1921.^2,1,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Conner.¹ Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham died on January 13, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.^4,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

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, circa 1921.^2,1,3

Children

Lois Elizabeth Conner+^2,1,5,6,7 b. January 26, 1921, d. December 24, 1996
Louise Frances Conner^2,1,5,6,3 b. December 21, 1922, d. January 4, 1991
Doris Anne Conner+^2,1,5,6 b. September 16, 1929, d. February 8, 2001

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Jonathan Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. April 20, 1831, d. April 18, 1914

Father

William R. "Billy Strong" Conner^8,4,7 b. April 9, 1801, d. February, 1866

Mother

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff^8,4,7 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

1850

Dwelling 223, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1860

Dwelling 399, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 197, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 232, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁶

1900

Dwelling 79, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1910

Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

Enumerated in the household of his grandson-in-law J. David Webster in the 1910 Census¹⁷

Occupation

1850		Laborer⁴
1860		Farmer²
1870		Farmer¹
1880		Farmer³
1900		Farmer⁵

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

Valentine Thrash Conner+^{18,14,12,2,1,19,20} b. May 22, 1853, d. October 11, 1925
Priscilla Ann Conner+^{14,18,12,2,1,21,20} b. August 3, 1854, d. June 19, 1931
Shelton Leek/Leak Conner+^{18,14,12,2,1,20} b. March 4, 1858, d. April 3, 1937
Harriett Elizabeth Conner+^{14,18,12,1,22,23} b. September 17, 1860, d. January 11, 1938
Lucy Agnes Conner+^{18,14,12,1,3,24,20} b. October 27, 1866, d. June 20, 1932
Robert Lee "Pa Dad" Conner+^{18,14,12,1,3,24,20} b. September 6, 1869, d. January 24, 1949

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
[S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Jonathan Conner death certificate.
[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.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Mahala Thrash Conner obituary in an undated edition.
[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
[S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S116] Floyd Press, From the Mahala Thrash Conner obituary in Dec 27, 1907 edition.
[S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S326] Beverly Merritt, Marriage Records of Franklin Co., Virginia 1876-98.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hariett Elizabeth Strickler death certificate.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harriet E. Strickler obituary in the Jan 12, 1938 edition.
[S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Moses D. Poff^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 19, 1860, d. May 15, 1893

Father

Samuel Poff^1,2,3,4,5 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900

Mother

Matilda E. DeWeese^1,2,3,4,5 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

1860

Dwelling 369, Floyd Co., Virginia

1870

Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

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

Maurice Johnson "Marsh" Poff+⁵ b. October 19, 1882, d. August 24, 1957
Harlowe Chatmond "Harley" "Harry" Poff+^8,7 b. April 24, 1884, d. July 30, 1965
Lavie Evebelle Poff+^9,5 b. November 5, 1887, d. April 4, 1976
Ozelio Almer "Ozello" Poff+⁹ b. March 27, 1890, d. October 23, 1987
Oliver Blane Poff+⁹ b. November 17, 1892, d. December 22, 1981

Citations

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

Lois Elizabeth Conner^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. January 26, 1921, d. December 24, 1996

Father

Maitland Gray Conner^1,2,6,7 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949

Mother

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham^1,2,3,6,7 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969

Lois Elizabeth Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-12-7103.⁸ She was born on January 26, 1921 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^8,4,5,7 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.^4,9,6 Lois Elizabeth Conner died on December 24, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 75.^8,4,10

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia

Occupation

1940

Shoe 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.^4,9,6

Child

Edward Watson Driskill Jr.^9,6

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[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&
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Edward Watson Driskill, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1999 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Louise Frances Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 21, 1922, d. January 4, 1991

Father

Maitland Gray Conner^1,2,3,5 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949

Mother

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham^1,2,6,3,5 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969

Her Social Security Number was 227-16-9209.⁷ 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.^7,3,4,5 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.^7,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia

Enumerated as Elizabeth F. Conner⁶

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

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Doris Anne Conner^1,2,3

F, b. September 16, 1929, d. February 8, 2001

Father

Maitland Gray Conner^1,2,4 b. August 16, 1900, d. August 15, 1949

Mother

Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham^1,2,5,4 b. November 15, 1898, d. January 13, 1969

Her Social Security Number was 226-30-5500.⁶ Doris Anne Conner was born on September 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,6 As of January 22, 1954,her married name was Wood.⁴ She married Thomas Eugene Wood Sr. on January 22, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Doris Anne Conner died on February 8, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.^6,7

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 194, District 18, Lynchburg, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 71, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

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.⁴

Children

Glen Edward Wood⁴
Thomas Eugene Wood Jr.⁴
Maitland Gray Wood

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1920, d. October 12, 1999

His Social Security Number was 229-05-8817.⁵ Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 22, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,5,2 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 Edward Watson "Jiggs" Driskill died on October 12, 1999 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,5,2,4 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

Family

Lois Elizabeth Conner b. January 26, 1921, d. December 24, 1996

Marriage*

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

Child

Edward Watson Driskill Jr.^2,3

Citations

[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&
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Edward Watson Driskill, Sr. obituary in the Oct 13, 1999 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Edward Phelps^1,2,3

M, b. June 2, 1922, d. November 14, 2001

John Edward Phelps was born on June 2, 1922 at Cartersville, Bartow Co., Georgia.^1,3 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

Family

Louise Frances Conner b. December 21, 1922, d. January 4, 1991

Marriage*

He married Louise Frances Conner, daughter of Maitland Gray Conner and Margaret Hortense "Maggie" Callaham, on March 27, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Thomas Eugene Wood Sr.^1,2,3

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 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

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

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jessie May McCraw^1,2

F, b. July 8, 1904, d. September 17, 1986

Her Social Security Number was 264-60-7709.³ Jessie May McCraw was buried at Pine Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Lake Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on July 8, 1904 at Virginia.^5,3,2,4 She married Vernon Leak Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, circa 1923.^1,5 As of circa 1923,her married name was Conner.⁵ Jessie May McCraw died on September 17, 1986 at Lake Co., Florida, at age 82.^2,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 78, District 16, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁵

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, circa 1923.^1,5

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3837] Pine Forest Cemetery, Lake Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ella Mae Jones^1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971

Her Social Security Number was 225-03-9372.⁴ Ella Mae Jones was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on September 25, 1902 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,3 She married Percy Reginald Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler, on January 30, 1924 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,6 As of January 30, 1924,her married name was Conner.⁶ Ella Mae Jones and Percy Reginald Conner were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Ella Mae Jones died on December 24, 1971 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^5,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia

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.^1,6

Divorce*

Ella Mae Jones and Percy Reginald Conner were divorced on October 7, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶

Children

Helen Mae Conner+^1,2,7 b. November 23, 1924
Lester Reginald Conner^1,2 b. July 7, 1926, d. April 12, 1985
Joseph Carroll Conner^1,2,7

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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&
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Helen Mae Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. November 23, 1924

Father

Percy Reginald Conner^1,2,3 b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955

Mother

Ella Mae Jones^1,2,3 b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971

Helen Mae Conner 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.^5,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 142, District 111-14, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁶

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.^5,3

Children

Dolphus Lee Vest Sr.^5,7,3
Otis William Vest^5,7
Patsy Kay Vest^5,7,3
Edward Neal "Festus" Vest Sr.+^5,7,3 b. January 16, 1951, d. January 22, 2007

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mickey Dolphus Vest obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Neal Vest, Sr. obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.

Lester Reginald Conner^1,2,3,4

M, b. July 7, 1926, d. April 12, 1985

Father

Percy Reginald Conner^1,2 b. May 21, 1905, d. March 29, 1955

Mother

Ella Mae Jones^1,2 b. September 25, 1902, d. December 24, 1971

His Social Security Number was 225-24-6296.³ Lester Reginald Conner was born on July 7, 1926 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on April 12, 1985 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 58.^3,5

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 212, District 6, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia

1940

Dwelling 173, District 16-17, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia

⁶

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Asa Poff^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935

Father

Samuel Poff^1,6,2,4,5 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900

Mother

Matilda E. DeWeese^1,6,2,4,5 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

1870

Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁶

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1910

Dwelling 114, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 44, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 239, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farmer and machinist⁸
1910		Grain miller⁹
1920		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Farmer¹¹

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

Joseph Jasper Poff+^12,8,5 b. January 19, 1883, d. April 14, 1946
Walter Gordon Poff+^12,8,5 b. November 24, 1884, d. February 27, 1974
Eliza J. Poff⁴ b. April 6, 1885
Sarah Armenia "Minnie" Poff+^12,8,4,5 b. March 30, 1886, d. October 12, 1972
Archie Blane Poff+^13,8,12,4,5 b. April 15, 1888, d. May 16, 1976
Cora F. Poff+^12,8,4,5 b. November 16, 1890, d. February 24, 1974
Wise Wiley Poff+^12,8,9,5 b. April 15, 1893, d. June 16, 1970

Citations

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

Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest^1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1924, d. August 19, 2012

Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Virginia.¹ He was born on April 10, 1924 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Helen Mae Conner, daughter of Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones, on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mickey Dolphus "M.D." Vest died on August 19, 2012 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.^4,1,3 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. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside ceremony will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. on August 21, 2012.¹

Family

Helen Mae Conner b. November 23, 1924

Marriage*

He married Helen Mae Conner, daughter of Percy Reginald Conner and Ella Mae Jones, on December 31, 1943 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Dolphus Lee Vest Sr.^1,5,2
Otis William Vest^1,5
Patsy Kay Vest^1,5,2
Edward Neal "Festus" Vest Sr.+^1,5,2 b. January 16, 1951, d. January 22, 2007

Citations

[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Mickey Dolphus Vest obituary in the Aug 21, 2012 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edward Neal Vest, Sr. obituary in the Jan 23, 2007 edition.

Eula Mae Jordan^1,2,3

F, b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995

Eula Mae Jordan married Tracy Dean Conner, son of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-16-7936.⁵ Eula Mae Jordan was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Conner. She was born on April 5, 1911 at Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 She died on March 9, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^5,2,4

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 120, District 111-10, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁶

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.^1,4

Children

Barbara Dean Conner^1,7,6,8,4 b. February 1, 1936, d. January 28, 1964
Rebecca Ann Conner+^1,7,8 b. August 25, 1940, d. November 1, 2007

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[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&
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Barbara Dean Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 1, 1936, d. January 28, 1964

Father

Tracy Dean Conner^1,2,3,4,5 b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968

Mother

Eula Mae Jordan^1,2,3,4,5 b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995

Barbara Dean Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^6,5 She was born on February 1, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,4,5 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.^6,5

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 120, District 111-10, Lynchburg, Virginia

Family

Donald Nash Lee Jr.

Marriage*

Barbara Dean Conner married Donald Nash Lee Jr. on March 8, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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 Conner^1,2,3

F, b. August 25, 1940, d. November 1, 2007

Father

Tracy Dean Conner^1,2,3 b. January 27, 1908, d. October 27, 1968

Mother

Eula Mae Jordan^1,2,3 b. April 5, 1911, d. March 9, 1995

Her Social Security Number was 223-52-9865.⁴ Rebecca Ann Conner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.² She was born on August 25, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4 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 Rebecca Ann Conner died on November 1, 2007 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 67.^2,4,5 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

Family

Ronald Ernest Lee

Marriage*

She married Ronald Ernest Lee on March 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3

Children

Tracy Dean Lee²
Rev. Ronda Ann Lee²

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Rebecca Conner Lee obituary in the Nov 3, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Allen Wilson Carson^1,2,3,4

M, b. January 14, 1911, d. July 1, 2001

Allen Wilson Carson married Ocie Lillian Conner, daughter of Maurice Lee "Morris" Conner and Carrie Alva Spangler.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 225-03-4982.⁵ Allen Wilson Carson was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.² He was born on January 14, 1911 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^5,2,3 He died on July 1, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.^5,2,4

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 291, District 111-27, Lynchburg, Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1940

Service station operator⁶

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.^1,2

Children

Thomas "Tom" Carson¹
Audrey Virginia Carson^1,6,7

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lucy Ellen Poff^1,2

F, b. October 31, 1869, d. February 19, 1950

Father

Samuel Poff^3,4,1,5,2 b. January 17, 1828, d. before June 14, 1900

Mother

Matilda E. DeWeese^3,4,1,5,2 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 She was born on October 31, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,2 She married Samuel Mose/Moses Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,2 Lucy Ellen Poff died on February 19, 1950 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,2

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 231, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 62, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 218, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁹

1910

Dwelling 109, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹⁰

1920

Dwelling 160, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹¹

1930

Dwelling 180, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 106, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

¹³

Family

Samuel Mose/Moses Poff b. February 7, 1872, d. January 20, 1947

Marriage*

Lucy Ellen Poff married Samuel Mose/Moses Poff, son of Jonathan Poff and Sarah Amanda Jane Priscilla Hale, on November 13, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,2

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[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
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Owen Probst^1,2,3

M, b. January 16, 1920, d. June 28, 1958

Thomas Owen Probst was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.³ He was born on January 16, 1920 at Virginia.³ 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 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 age 38.³

Family

Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner b. June 16, 1918, d. August 14, 2017

Marriage*

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

Divorce*

Thomas Owen Probst and Kathleen Virginia "Kathy" "Kitty" Conner were divorced on July 29, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.²

Citations

[S595] Alfred Lee Conner (son), "Maurice Lee Conner," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 20, 2002.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Mary Elizabeth Rierson

F, b. August 6, 1843, d. November 26, 1904

Father

Charles Rierson^1,2 b. 1810, d. June 14, 1865

Mother

Jane Flinchum^1,2

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

1880

Dwelling 385, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1900

Dwelling 95, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

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

Joseph David "Joe" Poff+^2,3,6,7 b. August 17, 1871, d. July 21, 1952
Charles William "Charlie" Poff+^2,8,6,3,7,9 b. February 24, 1873, d. June 28, 1941
James Samuel A. Poff+^2,8,3,7 b. November 1, 1874, d. December 30, 1960
George Thomas Poff+^2,3 b. November 16, 1876, d. November, 1963
John Lee Poff+^2,8,3 b. October 14, 1878, d. March 8, 1960
Mary Alice "Sissie" Poff+^2,10,8,5,9 b. December 9, 1880, d. March 9, 1930
Riley Martin Poff^2,8,5 b. April 19, 1882, d. December 22, 1970
Daniel Hartwell "Dick" Poff+^2,8,5,7 b. July 5, 1884, d. January 28, 1958
Posey Curtis Poff+^2,5,7,9 b. April 1, 1888, d. January 23, 1968

Citations

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

Louisa Calla R. "Lou" Dickerson^1,2

F, b. April, 1860, d. June 16, 1938

Father

Moses Dickerson² b. October 21, 1810

Mother

Sarah 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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 85, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 274, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁹

1920

Dwelling 43, District 26, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 350, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Enumerated 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

James Bostonia "Boss" Poff+^1,3,7 b. January 6, 1881, d. May 27, 1919
Caldonia Dora "Callie" Poff+³ b. May 1, 1883, d. June 9, 1965
Pearlie Jane Poff³ b. May 7, 1885, d. July 17, 1963
Viola Ellen Poff+^9,3,7 b. April 9, 1889, d. December 9, 1971
William M. "Willie" Poff+^9,3,12,7 b. January, 1891, d. April 3, 1921
Everette Banyon Poff+^9,3,13,7 b. March 16, 1892, d. November 3, 1964
John Henry Wyatt Poff+^9,3,14,7 b. April 10, 1897, d. May 13, 1921
Thomas Roy Poff+^9,3,10,7 b. April 10, 1900, d. October 9, 1943
Infant Poff⁴ b. July, 1906, d. July, 1906

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

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