James Robert Eanes1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 9, 1892, d. January 15, 1988
FatherCharles Scott Eanes9,10,11,5 b. June 10, 1848, d. August 31, 1900
MotherMary Ellen Poff10,9,11,12,5 b. February 9, 1856, d. August 4, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 230-16-6213.13 James Robert Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on February 9, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10,2,13,3,7,8 He married Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on March 18, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,6 James Robert Eanes died on January 15, 1988 at Brooksville, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 95.1,2,13,7,14 He EANES, James R., 95, of Brooksville, died Friday (Jan. 15, 1988) at Lykes Memorial Hospital. Born in Virginia, he came here 1½ years ago from Pilot, Va. He was a retired truck farmer and a Methodist. Survivors include three sons, H. Wayne, Brooksville, Robert, Burke, Va., and James, Pilot; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. on January 17, 1988.14

Census Records

1900Dwelling 199, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 165, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1910Farm laborer12
1930Dwelling 52, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 53, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 13, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1930Farmer15
1940Farmer16
1950Carpenter17

Family

Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower b. September 17, 1902, d. May 31, 1986
Marriage*James Robert Eanes married Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, daughter of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, on March 18, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wade Eanes obituary in the Jan 17, 2009 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eulala Clower Eanes obituary in the Jun 1, 1986 edition.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the James R. Eanes obituary in the Jan 17, 1988 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R. Wirt Eanes, Sr., obituary in the Feb 4, 2008 edition.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nancy "Nannie" Webster

F, b. May 2, 1818, d. June 27, 1872
FatherGeorge Webster
MotherPeggy Rickard
     Nancy "Nannie" Webster was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on May 2, 1818 at Blackwater River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Henry Wiltz Carr on October 1, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia. As of October 1, 1851,her married name was Carr. Nancy "Nannie" Webster died on June 27, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.2

Family

Henry Wiltz Carr b. January 19, 1809, d. February 20, 1876
Marriage*She married Henry Wiltz Carr on October 1, 1851 at Franklin Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hiawatha Wayne Eanes1,2,3,4

M, b. January 8, 1922, d. January 22, 2013
FatherJames Robert Eanes1,5,6,7,8,2,9,10,11 b. February 9, 1892, d. January 15, 1988
MotherEulala Victoria "Lala" Clower1,5,6,7,8,2,9,11 b. September 17, 1902, d. May 31, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7741.12 Hiawatha Wayne Eanes was buried at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.3,13,14 He was born on January 8, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.15,12,4,13,14 He married Roxie Adeline Palmer on July 11, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 Hiawatha Wayne Eanes died on January 22, 2013 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 91.12,3,13,14 He EANES, H. Wayne, age 91, of Knoxville, passed away January 22, 2013 at U.T. Hospital. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was known as "Grandpa Wayne" to everyone. Survivors: wife, Roxie Eanes; grandchildren: DeShannon Phillips, Athena Crawford, Amanda Patterson, Phyllis Tonkin, Darryl Caswell, Jonathan Dawson, Mimo Crawford, April Parang, Chris Warfield, Tammy Folsom, and Cody Langford; great-grandchildren: Dathon & Eathon Phillips, Forrest Grant and Haley Folsom and several nieces and nephews. Family & friends will meet at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for graveside service. on January 25, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 52, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 53, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 13, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1950Furniture factory worker11

Family

Roxie Adeline Palmer b. November 18, 1946, d. March 12, 2016
Marriage*Hiawatha Wayne Eanes married Roxie Adeline Palmer on July 11, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2193] Knoxville News-Sentinel, The, From the H. Wayne Eanes obituary in the Jan 25, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R. Wirt Eanes, Sr., obituary in the Feb 4, 2008 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wade Eanes obituary in the Jan 17, 2009 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eulala Clower Eanes obituary in the Jun 1, 1986 edition.
  10. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the James R. Eanes obituary in the Jan 17, 1988 edition.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S11691] East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery New, Knox Co., TN, online www.findagrave.com.
  15. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Clara Mozelle Kiser1,2,3

F, b. May 1, 1939, d. May 26, 2024
     Clara Mozelle Kiser was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on May 1, 1939 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 She married Robert Wirt Eanes Sr., son of James Robert Eanes and Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, on August 26, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of August 26, 1967,her married name was Eanes.2 Clara Mozelle Kiser died on May 26, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.3 She Clara Kiser Eanes, May 1, 1939 - May 26, 2024. Our dear mother, Clara Kiser Eanes of Roanoke, Va., sadly passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was predeceased by husband, Robert Wirt Eanes and is survived by her sons, Rob Eanes and wife, Tricia, Scott Eanes and wife, Joseva, and Mike Eanes and wife, Sheila; granddaughters, Jonna and Chloe; sisters, Dottie Gray and Linda Silva; brothers, Gary Kiser and Tyree Kiser; and lifelong friend, Mary Ruth Justice. Clara was known for her kind heart, generous spirit, thoughtful mind, and strong will. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. on June 2, 2024.3

Family

Robert Wirt Eanes Sr. b. April 23, 1923, d. February 2, 2008
Marriage*She married Robert Wirt Eanes Sr., son of James Robert Eanes and Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower, on August 26, 1967 at Arlington, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • Robert Wirt "Rob" Eanes Jr.1,3
  • Scott Christopher Eanes1,3
  • Michael David Eanes1,3

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Kiser Eanes obituary in the Jun 2, 2024 edition.
  4. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Ronald Samuel Israel Sr.1,2,3

M, b. July 27, 1932, d. June 28, 1989
     Ronald Samuel Israel Sr. was buried at Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., California.3 He Ronald was a Korean War veteran. He was born on July 27, 1932 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,4,2,5,3 He married Norma Janet "Boots" King, daughter of Tracy Daniel King and Alma Ernestine Conner, on November 7, 1954.1 Ronald Samuel Israel Sr. died on June 28, 1989 at Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 56.2,4,3

Family

Norma Janet "Boots" King b. March 13, 1935, d. December 4, 2003
Marriage*He married Norma Janet "Boots" King, daughter of Tracy Daniel King and Alma Ernestine Conner, on November 7, 1954.1 
Children
  • Ronald Samuel Israel Jr.1
  • Mark Whitney Israel1
  • Steven Wayne "Steve" Israel1
  • Lawrence Scott "Larry" Israel1
  • Karen Leigh Israel1

Citations

  1. [S587] Anthony Kent Stephens (e-mail address), Descendants of Abraham Kingrea.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S7410] Oakmont Memorial Park, Contra Costa Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Edna Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. October 1, 1895, d. August 9, 1979
FatherJohn Quincy Allen Conner5,6,1,2,3,4 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris5,6,1,2,3,4 b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936
     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3867.7 Minnie Edna Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 1, 1895 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1,2,3 She married Scott Hamilton Doyle Sr., son of George Perry Doyle and Catherine A. Brumfield, on December 24, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Doyle. Minnie Edna Conner died on August 9, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.8,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 302, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 498, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 11, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 268, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 244, District 81-35, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Scott Hamilton Doyle Sr. b. December 28, 1887, d. January 26, 1961
Marriage*Minnie Edna Conner married Scott Hamilton Doyle Sr., son of George Perry Doyle and Catherine A. Brumfield, on December 24, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S637] "Doyle - The Herbert Wade Doyle, Jr. Family,."
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna N. Doyle Wells obituary in the Mar 30, 2007 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Scott H. Doyle, Jr. obituary in the Oct 5, 1973 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia Eileen Bishop obituary in the Jun 25, 2006 edition.
  18. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Scott Hamilton Doyle obituary in the Jan 27, 1961 edition.

Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 5, 1898, d. January 20, 1972
FatherJohn Quincy Allen Conner2,9,10,3,4,5,11,6,12 b. August 30, 1857, d. December 20, 1935
MotherSarah Ann Alberta "Sallie" Ferris2,9,10,3,5,11,13,6,12 b. April 15, 1862, d. February 13, 1936
     Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 717-10-2886.14 He was born on June 5, 1898 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Jun 5, 1889.14,3,4,5,6,7 He married Lena Ellen Blankenship on December 25, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,15,8,12 Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner died on January 20, 1972 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.14,5,8 He Roy Jackson Conner, 73, of 1024 Delaware St., Salem, died Thursday in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are his wife, Lena Blankenship Conner; two brothers, Albert A. Conner, O. L. Conner, Roanoke County; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Doyle, Mrs. Ina Chumbley, Salem. on January 21, 1972.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 302, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 395, District 133, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 429, District 124, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 135, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 44, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16
1950Dwelling 305, District 81-37, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia17

Occupation

1920Farm laborer10
1930Farmer1
1940Farm laborer16
1950Laundry worker17

Family

Lena Ellen Blankenship b. September 11, 1905, d. June 4, 1981
Marriage*Roy Jackson "Jack" Conner married Lena Ellen Blankenship on December 25, 1924 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,15,8,12 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S195] Roanoke County, Virginia Marriage License.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  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. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roy Jackson Conner obituary in the Jan 21, 1972 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 1935 edition.
  12. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sally Ann Conner obituary in the Feb 14, 1936 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Pearn1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 5, 1901, d. May 31, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9092.6 Arthur Pearn was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,7 He was born on December 5, 1901 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.6,2,4,8,5 He married Bula May Stump, daughter of George Robert Stump and Oakey Ann Mills, on January 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,10,3,4,7 Arthur Pearn died on May 31, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.6,2,3,7 He Arthur Pearn, age 87, of Roanoke, died Wednesday afternoon in Richfield Nursing Home. He was the founder in 1927 of Auto Starter Shop and a retired electronic technician. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bulah Stump Pearn; two daughters, Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith of Herndon; Carol Elizabeth Pearn Dent of Fairfax; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a nephew, Harold Pearn, Jr. of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park. on June 1, 1989.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 70, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 53, District 120-7, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1940Auto mechanic11
1950Radio repairman12

Family

Bula May Stump b. May 4, 1913, d. February 19, 1993
Marriage*Arthur Pearn married Bula May Stump, daughter of George Robert Stump and Oakey Ann Mills, on January 12, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,9,10,3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bula Stump Pearn obituary in the Feb 21, 1993 edition.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arthur Pearn obituary in the Jun 1, 1989 edition.
  8. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oakey Ann Mills Stump obituary in the Dec 27, 1977 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Luther Stump obituary in the Nov 21, 1986 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Ann Pearn Beckwith obituary in the Oct 8, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mildred Lauraine Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. June 25, 1928, d. June 10, 2006
FatherGeorge Horace Conner5,1,2,6,3 b. August 22, 1906, d. August 12, 1969
MotherLucy Annie Elizabeth Conner5,1,2,6,3 b. May 30, 1902, d. November 20, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-7431.7 Mildred Lauraine Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on June 25, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7,8,3,4 She married John Cecil Craighead, son of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Craighead. Mildred Lauraine Conner died on June 10, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.2,7,9,4 She Mildred Lauraine Craighead, 77, of Roanoke County, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was a Faithful Member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. Mildred was a retired employee of the Roanoke County Schools, working in the cafeteria at Penn Forest Elementary. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was (Granny) to all who knew her. She was born on June 25, 1928 to the late Horace and Lucy Conner. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil, of almost 60 years, and by her two brothers, Lawrence and Henry Conner. Surviving are her children, Lauraine (Sissy) (Robert) Broadwater, Pat Driver, Ray (Lisa) Craighead and Debbie (Rob) Tavenner; grandchildren, Amy Broadwater (Scott) Akers, Angie Broadwater (Greg) Wasylak, Shawn Driver, Jason, Stacey and Shannon Craighead and Ryan, Brandon and Austin Tavenner; and sisters, Margaret (Shelton) Beckner, and Alice (Kenny) Stevens. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on June 11, 2006.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 134, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 27, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 182, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

John Cecil Craighead b. June 7, 1927, d. July 12, 2005
Marriage*Mildred Lauraine Conner married John Cecil Craighead, son of Frank Ervin Craighead and Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Lauraine Carol Craighead11,2,12,10
  • Patricia Elaine "Pat" Craighead11,2,12,8
  • Raymond Lee "Ray" Craighead11,13,2,12
  • Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Craighead11,2,12

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lauraine Craighead obituary in the Jun 11, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cecil Craighead obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."

Nancy A. Manning1,2

F, b. March 15, 1852, d. November 24, 1930
FatherClaiborne L. Manning1,2
MotherSarah "Sally" Huff1,2 b. circa 1816
     Nancy A. Manning was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on March 15, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Asa Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of December 22, 1881,her married name was Poff. Nancy A. Manning died on November 24, 1930 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 155, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 114, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 44, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 239, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Asa Poff b. April 15, 1864, d. November 21, 1935
Marriage*Nancy A. Manning married Asa Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Matilda E. DeWeese, on December 22, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S13580] Poff Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [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
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.

John Cecil Craighead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 7, 1927, d. July 12, 2005
FatherFrank Ervin Craighead9,1,2,4 b. May 16, 1899, d. May 26, 1985
MotherMae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall9,1,2,4 b. January 23, 1902, d. March 5, 1987
     John Cecil Craighead was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-9814.4 He was born on June 7, 1927 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,6,7,10 He married Mildred Lauraine Conner, daughter of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3 John Cecil Craighead died on July 12, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.2,4,5,12,10,8 He John (Cecil) Craighead, 78, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 12, 2005. He was a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, and he was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. Cecil was a retired mechanic and service manager for Rutrough Mack for over 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Cecil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was born June 7, 1927 to the late Frank and Mae Craighead and predeceased by brothers Winfred Craighead and Hub Craighead; sisters, Gladys DeWeese and Hettie Poff. Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Mildred L. Craighead. He is also survived by his children, Lauraine "Sissy" (Robert) Broadwater, Pat Driver, Ray (Lisa) Craighead and Debbie (Rob) Tavenner. Also grandchildren Amy Broadwater (Scott) Akers, Angie Broadwater (Greg) Wasylak, Shawn Driver, Jason, Stacey and Shannon Craighead, and Ryan, Brandon and Austin Tavenner; brothers and sisters Audrey Woods, Nelson (Mary Reba) Craighead, Earlean (Bal) Shortt, Joyce (Jewel) Bays, Lorrine (Johnnie) Sowder, Irvin (Cindy) Craighead, Linda Dalton and Harry (Greta) Craighead. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery, Floyd County. on July 14, 2005.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 182, District 120-77, Roanoke, Virginia13

Occupation

1950Truck mechanic13

Family

Mildred Lauraine Conner b. June 25, 1928, d. June 10, 2006
Marriage*John Cecil Craighead married Mildred Lauraine Conner, daughter of George Horace Conner and Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner, on December 21, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,11,3 
Children
  • Lauraine Carol Craighead2,11,14,13
  • Patricia Elaine "Pat" Craighead2,11,14
  • Raymond Lee "Ray" Craighead2,15,11,14
  • Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Craighead2,11,14

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Cecil Craighead obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hettie Craighead Poff obituary in the Jul 20, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Lauraine Craighead obituary in the Jun 11, 2006 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S1164] Geneva Conner Bell White, "In Memory of the Family of Jacob Valentine Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill Conner."

Emma N. Turner1

F, b. August, 1843
MotherMary Turner1
     Emma N. Turner was born in August, 1843 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John Thrash West, son of William West and Sarah Thrash, on June 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 23, 1885,her married name was West.

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 143, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 9, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

John Thrash West b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909
Marriage*Emma N. Turner married John Thrash West, son of William West and Sarah Thrash, on June 23, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford1,2

M, b. July 24, 1909, d. November 6, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 232-28-3799.3 Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Mamie Lee Smith.2 Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford was born on July 24, 1909.4,3 He died on November 6, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.3,2 He RADFORD, Noah Phil, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 6, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Smith Radford and a daughter, Betty Board. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew Jack and Arless Radford, Minot, North Dakota, William Henry and Phyllis Radford, Roanoke, Jacey Carter and Frances Radford, Vinton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Harmon Wilson, Vinton, Mary and Allen Beckner, Bent Mountain, Margaret and Wayne Summers, Roanoke; three brothers, Burton Radford, Thurman Radford, both of Salem, Eston Radford, Floyd; four sisters, Audrey Fielder, Baltimore, Md., Nora Wilson, Danville, Clovis Richards, Floyd, Maybelle Pendleton, Roanoke County; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at noon Thursday, November 9, 1995, with the Rev. Robert Painter and the Rev. John Ingram officiating. Interment in Vest Family Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends ma y call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on November 8, 1995.2

Family

Mamie Lee Smith b. March 7, 1908, d. August 24, 1985
Marriage*He married Mamie Lee Smith.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Phil Radford obituary in the Nov 8, 1995 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.

Mamie Lee Smith1

F, b. March 7, 1908, d. August 24, 1985
     Mamie Lee Smith married Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford.2 Mamie Lee Smith was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Radford. She was born on March 7, 1908.3 She died on August 24, 1985 at age 77.3

Family

Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford b. July 24, 1909, d. November 6, 1995
Marriage*She married Noah Philmon "Phil" Radford.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Noah Phil Radford obituary in the Nov 8, 1995 edition.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deborah Kay Wilson obituary in the Jun 24, 2009 edition.

John Conner1

M, b. May 12, 1834
FatherCostley Conner1 b. October 10, 1812, d. May 5, 1873
MotherLydia A. Hall1 b. 1816, d. April 23, 1887
     John Conner was born on May 12, 1834 at Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.

William M. Cole

M, b. circa 1803
FatherDavid Cole b. 1775, d. 1830
MotherRachel Thrash b. 1780, d. March 26, 1870
     William M. Cole was born circa 1803 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 He married Margaret "Peggy" Hall in 1820.2

Census Records

1820Buncombe Co., North CarolinaThe enumeration reads 1 male 16-26 and 1 female 16-263
1830Buncombe Co., North CarolinaThe enumeration reads 2 males under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 female under 5, and 1 female 20-304
1840Sourthern Division, Buncombe Co., North CarolinaThe enumeration reads 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 12 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50, and 1 female 70-805
1850Dwelling 356, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1860Dwelling 562, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia6
1870Dwelling 322, Leicester, Buncombe Co., North CarolinaEnumerated as a 56 year old farm labor in the household of his son-in-law Peter Fore7

Occupation

1850Farmer1
1860Farmer6

Family

Margaret "Peggy" Hall b. circa 1800
Marriage*William M. Cole married Margaret "Peggy" Hall in 1820.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  3. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S413] National Archives and Records Administration, 1830 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S414] National Archives and Records Administration, 1840 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Oliver Burgess1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 14, 1893, d. November 28, 1969
     Oliver Burgess was buried at Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas.4,5 His Social Security Number was 454-62-7646.6 He was born on February 14, 1893 at Young Co., Texas.2,6,3,5 He married Beulah Lillian Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.1,7 Oliver Burgess died on November 28, 1969 at Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 76.8,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 28, District 243, Justice Precinct 2, Stephens Co., Texas2
1930Dwelling 112, District 2, Precinct 1, Throckmorton Co., Texas9
1940Dwelling 20, District 224-8, Precinct 4, Throckmorton Co., Texas10

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer10

Family

Beulah Lillian Bradbury b. February 15, 1895, d. August 7, 1966
Marriage*Oliver Burgess married Beulah Lillian Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 13, 1913 at Young Co., Texas.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2870] Throckmorton Cemetery, Throckmorton Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=burgess&GSfn=oliver&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=61841728&CRid=1355651&df=all&
  5. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Beulah Lillian Burgess obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  13. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Clarence Goff Martin1,2,3

M, b. March 26, 1901, d. March 3, 1980
     Clarence Goff Martin was buried at Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., Texas.1,2 His Social Security Number was 451-38-6660.4 He was born on March 26, 1901 at Stephens Co., Texas.1,4,2 He married Mabel Melvina Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 20, 1922 at Young Co., Texas.1,2,3,5 Clarence Goff Martin died on March 3, 1980 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 78.1,6,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 7, Precinct 2, Stephens Co., Texas7
1940Dwelling 30, District 119-5, Precinct 2, Jack Co., Texas8

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Mabel Melvina Bradbury b. January 30, 1906, d. May 17, 1962
Marriage*Clarence Goff Martin married Mabel Melvina Bradbury, daughter of Sidney Lewis "Sid" Bradbury and Alzora Ann "Tobe" Vest, on September 20, 1922 at Young Co., Texas.1,2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2874] Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=martin&GSfn=mabel&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=46&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=21278983&CRid=1232044&df=all&
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S6210] Unknown compiler, Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mrs. Goff Martin obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vennie Elizabeth Board1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1925, d. August 24, 2006
FatherAlvin Trigg Board1,4,5 b. March 30, 1891, d. July 5, 1948
MotherClaudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff1,4,5 b. October 18, 1894, d. July 31, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 226-28-3581.6 Vennie Elizabeth Board was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 7, 1925 at West Virginia.1,6 She married George Harris Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 As of July 27, 1947,her married name was Peters. Vennie Elizabeth Board died on August 24, 2006 at Virginia at age 81.2,6 She Vennie Board Peters, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006. Survivors include her husband, George Harris Peters, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Roseanna Peters, Floyd; grandchildren, Stacie Smith and husband Larry, Floyd, Sean Peters, Christiansburg; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith; sister, Evie Wilson, Check. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. on August 25, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 121, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

George Harris Peters b. August 12, 1922, d. September 14, 2006
Marriage*Vennie Elizabeth Board married George Harris Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Child
  • Donald Raye Peters2,7,3

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Vennie Board Peters obituary in the Aug 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evie Board Wilson obituary in the Feb 11, 2016 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harris Peters obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.

George Harris Peters1,2,3

M, b. August 12, 1922, d. September 14, 2006
FatherGeorge Jackson Peters1 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
MotherAllie Lucy Janney1 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
     George Harris Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He was born on August 12, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Vennie Elizabeth Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 George Harris Peters died on September 14, 2006 at Virginia at age 84.3 He George Harris Peters, 84, of Floyd, left this earth Thursday, September 14, 2006. Although he leaves behind a sad family, we gladly rejoice as his wife, Vennie Board Peters, left three weeks earlier and are together again exploring the wonders of heaven. Their memories will live forever in the hearts of family and friends. Survivors include son, Donald and daughter-in-law Roseanna Peters of Floyd; granddaughter, Stacie and husband Larry Smith of Floyd; grandson, Sean Peters and fiancée, Carrie Roberts of Christiansburg; greatgranddaughter, Kaitlynn Peters of Floyd; stepgreat-grandson, Larry Ray Smith of Willis; stepgreatgranddaughter, Amanda Smith of Floyd; special future great-grandson, Daniel Roberts of Christiansburg; and a very special twin sister, Clarice Cole of Pilot. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Floyd, with the Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1400 Floyd Hwy. N, Floyd, Va. 24091. on September 15, 2006.3

Family

Vennie Elizabeth Board b. February 7, 1925, d. August 24, 2006
Marriage*He married Vennie Elizabeth Board, daughter of Alvin Trigg Board and Claudia Demercy "Claudie" Poff, on July 27, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Donald Raye Peters2,3,5

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Vennie Board Peters obituary in the Aug 25, 2006 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Harris Peters obituary in the Sep 15, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  5. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

George Jackson Peters1,2

M, b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
     George Jackson Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on June 3, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,2 He married Allie Lucy Janney, daughter of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 George Jackson Peters died on November 6, 1951 at age 76.3,4

Family

Allie Lucy Janney b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
Marriage*He married Allie Lucy Janney, daughter of George W. Janney and Ruth A. Smith, on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ibra Guilliams death certificate.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Allie Lucy Janney1

F, b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
FatherGeorge W. Janney b. January 27, 1849, d. September 12, 1914
MotherRuth A. Smith b. January 15, 1851, d. December 17, 1927
     Allie Lucy Janney was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on February 10, 1882 at Virginia.2,3 She married George Jackson Peters on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of December 21, 1898,her married name was Peters. Allie Lucy Janney died on May 21, 1965 at age 83.2,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

George Jackson Peters b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
Marriage*Allie Lucy Janney married George Jackson Peters on December 21, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ibra Guilliams death certificate.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Kyle Cole obituary in the Apr 2, 2007 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarice Peters Cole obituary in the Nov 25, 2014 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Erslie William "Buddy" Vest1,2

M, b. June 21, 1921, d. February 24, 2001
FatherChester Washington Vest3,4,2 b. October 1, 1883, d. September 19, 1926
MotherNellie Mae/May Trump3,4,2 b. May 28, 1895, d. May 28, 1928
     Erslie William "Buddy" Vest was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 227-12-2344.5 He was born on June 21, 1921 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,6,2 He married Ilene Ella Manning, daughter of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 Erslie William "Buddy" Vest died on February 24, 2001 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.1,5,8 He VEST, Erslie W., 79, of Copper Hill, passed away at his home, Saturday, February 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Vest, Copper Hill; sons, Roger and Glenda Vest, Salem, Gerald and Carla Vest, Roanoke, Gilbert Vest, Copper Hill; daughters, Patricia and Robert Graham, Copper Hill, Joyce and Alan Buckner, Gainesville, Fla., Shirley and Ken Revoir, Copper Hill; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Shanks, Salem; and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 25, 2001.1

Family

Ilene Ella Manning b. January 17, 1925, d. March 15, 2021
Marriage*He married Ilene Ella Manning, daughter of William Carey Valentine "Vollie" Manning and Hettie Ann Conner, on July 20, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erslie W. Vest obituary in the Feb 25, 2001 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Edith Vest Shanks obituary in Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ilene Manning Vest Conner obituary in the Mar 17, 2021 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Joyce Gwynn Buckner obituary.