John Carr Iddings1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 8, 1919, d. September 12, 1984
FatherJohn Chapel Iddings6,7,8,9,10,3,11 b. February 23, 1899, d. March 28, 1936
MotherAllie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr6,7,8,9,12,10,3,11 b. July 25, 1894, d. December 22, 1977
     John Carr Iddings was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.13,5 His Social Security Number was 233-28-2774.14 He was born on June 8, 1919 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.14,2,4,11 He married Martha Virginia White on December 11, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.13,8,3,11 John Carr Iddings died on September 12, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.14,4,5 He A memorial service for suicide victim John Carr Iddings, 65, of Princeton, will be held Saturday. Iddings, of Pisgah Road, was pronounced dead at a Princeton hospital at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, state police said Wednesday. Iddings was at home with his wife, Mrs. Martha Iddings, when the shooting occured. Iddings' cremains will be placed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Iddings is survived by his wife and a son, John Randolph Iddings of New Jersey. State police said Thursday the matter was still under investigation. on September 14, 1984.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 8, District 62, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 74, District 31, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 87, District 27-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 158, District 24-46, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Coal miner12
1950Coal miner1

Family

Martha Virginia White b. March 10, 1921, d. December 12, 2002
Marriage*John Carr Iddings married Martha Virginia White on December 11, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.13,8,3,11 
Child
  • Dr. John Edward Randolph "Randy" Iddings13,8,1,3,5

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Carr Iddings obituary in the Sep 14, 1984 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Allie Carr Iddings obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  10. [S8030] Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes, online www.vocfh.com, From the Virginia C. Moore obituary.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha Virginia Iddings obituary in the Dec 14, 2002 edition.
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Martha Virginia White1,2,3

F, b. March 10, 1921, d. December 12, 2002
     Martha Virginia White was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 235-34-7695.4 She was born on March 10, 1921 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,4,5 She married John Carr Iddings, son of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, on December 11, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of December 11, 1939,her married name was Iddings.3 Martha Virginia White died on December 12, 2002 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 81.1,4 She Mrs. Martha Virginia Iddings, 81, formerly of Quail Valley Estates, Princeton and of McDowell County, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 12, 2002 in a health care facility at Hinton. Born March 10, 1921, at Eckman, she was the daughter of the late Choskie and Bertha Wolfe White. She was educated in McDowell County, was a former owner/operator of a beauty salon in Keystone for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Iddings and was the last member of her family. Survivors include her son, Dr. John R. Iddings and wife, Rose Mary of Baltimore, Md; two granddaughters, Dr. Shannon Iddings Erny and Julia Beth Iddings. The family will honor her wishes, her body will be cremated, inurnment will follow on Monday, at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton where she will be laid to rest with her husband. on December 14, 2002.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 87, District 27-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 158, District 24-46, Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1950Beautician8

Family

John Carr Iddings b. June 8, 1919, d. September 12, 1984
Marriage*Martha Virginia White married John Carr Iddings, son of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, on December 11, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.1,2,3,6 
Child
  • Dr. John Edward Randolph "Randy" Iddings1,2,8,3,9

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Martha Virginia Iddings obituary in the Dec 14, 2002 edition.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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.
  6. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Carr Iddings obituary in the Sep 14, 1984 edition.

Willie Alaine Iddings1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 14, 1923, d. March 1, 1994
FatherJohn Chapel Iddings1,6,2,7,4 b. February 23, 1899, d. March 28, 1936
MotherAllie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr1,6,2,8,7,4 b. July 25, 1894, d. December 22, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 234-32-7142.9 Willie Alaine Iddings Adams, Willie Iddings, 70, of Roanoke, formerly of Keystone, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at the veteran's Hospital, Salem. She was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, a graduate of North Fork High School and a retired employee of Virginia Western Community College. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Iddings, Jr. Surviving are one sister, Virginia Moore, Ohio; one long and dear friend, Joyce Goad, Hillsville; also several neices and nephews. Internment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.10 She was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.10,5 She and Jack Jacob Adams were divorced.6 Willie Alaine Iddings was born on April 14, 1923 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.9,3,4,5 As of June 16, 1949,her married name was Adams.3 She married Jack Jacob Adams on June 16, 1949 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,3 Willie Alaine Iddings died on March 1, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.6,10,11,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 74, District 31, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 27-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1950Dwelling 21, District 28-41, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1950Stenographer12

Family

Jack Jacob Adams b. December 29, 1920
Divorce*Willie Alaine Iddings and Jack Jacob Adams were divorced.6 
Marriage* Willie Alaine Iddings married Jack Jacob Adams on June 16, 1949 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Allie Carr Iddings obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Adams-Iddings marriage record.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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&
  6. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  7. [S8030] Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes, online www.vocfh.com, From the Virginia C. Moore obituary.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willie Iddings Adams obituary in an undated edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Jack Jacob Adams1,2,3,4

M, b. December 29, 1920
     Jack Jacob Adams and Willie Alaine Iddings were divorced.1 Jack Jacob Adams was born on December 29, 1920 at Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia.3 He married Willie Alaine Iddings, daughter of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, on June 16, 1949 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 21, District 28-41, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1950Magazine editor4

Family

Willie Alaine Iddings b. April 14, 1923, d. March 1, 1994
Divorce*Jack Jacob Adams and Willie Alaine Iddings were divorced.1 
Marriage* Jack Jacob Adams married Willie Alaine Iddings, daughter of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, on June 16, 1949 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Adams-Iddings marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia C. Iddings1,2

F, b. October 24, 1921, d. September 28, 2009
FatherJohn Chapel Iddings3,4,5,1 b. February 23, 1899, d. March 28, 1936
MotherAllie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr3,4,5,6,1 b. July 25, 1894, d. December 22, 1977
     Virginia C. Iddings was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore, Fairfield Co., Ohio.1 She A graveside service for Virginia C. Moore, 87 of Newark will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore, Ohio. Mrs. Moore a loving faithful wife and mother died Monday September 28, 2009 at the Newark Healthcare Centre. She was born October 24, 1921 in Eckman, West Virginia to the late John C. and Allie (Carr) Iddings. Survivors include her children, Frank P. (Marti) Moore, III, Martha A "Marty" Dowling, B.J. Moore all of Newark; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; nephew, Dr. John Edward Iddings of Maryland. She retired in 1972 as a deputy recorder in the Licking County Recorder's Office. She was a 50 year member of Chapter # 124 OES in Baltimore and a member of Cox United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Licking County YMCA Arthritis Water Aerobics Class. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and spent many hours reading suspense novels. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Frank P. Moore, Jr. January 2, 2008; sister, Willie A. Adams; brother, John C. Iddings, Jr.1 Her Social Security Number was 232-28-8349.7 She was born on October 24, 1921 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,8,7 As of circa 1945,her married name was Moore.2 She married Frank Pearl Moore Jr. circa 1945.4,9,2 Virginia C. Iddings died on September 28, 2009 at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 87.1,8,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 74, District 31, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 87, District 27-44, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 150, District 23-50, Baltimore, Fairfield Co., Ohio10

Occupation

1940Variety store clerk6

Family

Frank Pearl Moore Jr. b. May 9, 1923, d. January 2, 2008
Marriage*Virginia C. Iddings married Frank Pearl Moore Jr. circa 1945.4,9,2 
Children
  • Martha A. "Marty" Moore4,1,2
  • Frank Pearl Moore III4,1,10,2
  • Betty Jane Moore4,1,2

Citations

  1. [S8030] Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes, online www.vocfh.com, From the Virginia C. Moore obituary.
  2. [S7837] Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, From the Frank P. Moore, Jr. obituary in the Jan 3, 2008 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Allie Carr Iddings obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  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. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  9. [S4557] Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Indexers and Volunteers, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Frank Pearl Moore Jr.1

M, b. May 9, 1923, d. January 2, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 295-16-4485.2 Frank Pearl Moore Jr. was born on May 9, 1923 at Basil, Fairfield Co., Ohio.2,3,4 He married Virginia C. Iddings, daughter of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, circa 1945.5,6,3 Frank Pearl Moore Jr. died on January 2, 2008 at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 84.1,2,3 He Frank P. Moore Jr., 84, of Newark, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at the Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 9, 1923, in Basil to the late, Frank "Pete" and Mary May (Bader) Moore. Mr. Moore retired in 1987 from Quaker State Oil. He was a 50-year member of the Baltimore Masonic Lodge 475 F& AM, Newark Post 1060 VFW and Basil Trinity Reformed Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He trained bird dogs, enjoyed hunting small game and playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia C. (Iddings) Moore; children, Frank P. (Marti) Moore III Martha (Marty) Dowling and Betty Jane (BJ) Moore, all of Newark; brothers, Richard "Dick" (Garri) Moore and Wayne (Wanda) Moore, all of Lancaster, sisters, Kate George of Lancaster, Bonnie Law of Canal Winchester, Carolyn (David) Hoffman of London, Ky; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Moore and William "Bill" Moore. on January 3, 2008.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 150, District 23-50, Baltimore, Fairfield Co., Ohio7

Occupation

1950Oil company maintenance man7

Family

Virginia C. Iddings b. October 24, 1921, d. September 28, 2009
Marriage*Frank Pearl Moore Jr. married Virginia C. Iddings, daughter of John Chapel Iddings and Allie Lydia D. "Liddie" Carr, circa 1945.5,6,3 
Children
  • Martha A. "Marty" Moore5,1,3
  • Frank Pearl Moore III5,1,7,3
  • Betty Jane Moore5,1,3

Citations

  1. [S8030] Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes, online www.vocfh.com, From the Virginia C. Moore obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S7837] Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, From the Frank P. Moore, Jr. obituary in the Jan 3, 2008 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. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S4557] Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Indexers and Volunteers, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Calvin Wade Clower1,2

M, b. February 25, 1915, d. February 25, 1915
FatherWilliam Henry "Will" Clower1,2 b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
MotherStella Elvie/Elva Maxey1,2 b. June 12, 1892, d. June 21, 1970
     Calvin Wade Clower was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on February 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 25, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Lee "Willie" Clower1,2

F, b. August 21, 1917, d. August 21, 1917
FatherWilliam Henry "Will" Clower1,2 b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
MotherStella Elvie/Elva Maxey1,2 b. June 12, 1892, d. June 21, 1970
     William Lee "Willie" Clower was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on August 21, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on August 21, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate.

Estell Irene Clower1

F, b. April 13, 1919, d. April 13, 1919
FatherWilliam Henry "Will" Clower1 b. October 21, 1888, d. March 18, 1964
MotherStella Elvie/Elva Maxey1 b. June 12, 1892, d. June 21, 1970
     Estell Irene Clower was buried at Lick Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as Maxey Cemetery), next to Vaughn's Chapel, Lick Ridge Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on April 13, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 13, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1398] Clyde Maxey, Lick Ridge Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Ida Rachel Clower1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 14, 1901, d. July 20, 1962
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower6,1,2,3,7,5 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings6,1,2,3,7,5 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Ida Rachel Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,8,9 She was born on June 14, 1901 at Virginia.5,8 She married Agee Frazier Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on September 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 As of September 5, 1918,her married name was Lawrence. Ida Rachel Clower died on July 20, 1962 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.3,5,8,9 She Mrs. Ida Rachel Lawrence, 61, of 511 Goodwin Avenue, Salem, died Friday night in a Salem nursing home. Surviving are her husband, Agee F. Lawrence of Salem: two sons, Harrel R. Lawrence of Cleveland, Ohio, and Howard F. Lawrence of Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Mowles, Mrs. Viola Fleck and Mrs. Lorine Journell, all of Salem; two brothers, A. O. Clower of Salem and O. L. Clower of Floyd County; five sisters, Mrs. Hazel Graham and Mrs. June Eanes, both of Salem, and Mrs. Lala Eanes, Mrs. Edith Maxey and Mrs. Mae McNiel, all of Floyd County; 10, grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be Buddy, George W. and Lynwood Lawrence, Wade Eanes, Dewey Clower and Wendell McNeil. on July 21, 1962.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 39, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 4, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 248, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

Agee Frazier Lawrence b. December 7, 1895, d. December 12, 1963
Marriage*Ida Rachel Clower married Agee Frazier Lawrence, son of Darius A. Lawrence and Emma Zetta Hall, on September 5, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida Rachel Lawrence obituary in the Jul 21, 1962 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine L. Journell obituary in the Apr 30, 2015 edition.

Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower1,2,3

F, b. September 17, 1902, d. May 31, 1986
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower4,5,1,6,7,2 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings8,5,4,1,6,7,2 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 230-94-0180.9 Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.10,2,3 She was born on September 17, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.10,1,9,5,2 She married James Robert Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on March 18, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 As of March 18, 1921,her married name was Eanes. Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower died on May 31, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 83.10,1,2,3 She Mrs. Eulala Clower Eanes, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 31, 1986 at her home. She is survived by her husband, James Robert Eanes; three sons, Wayne Eanes, Brooksville, Fla; Wirt Eanes, Burke, Va; Wade Eanes, Pilot; four sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Maye) McNeil, Check, Mrs. Vernon (Edith) Maxey, Mrs. Earl (Hazel) Graham, Mrs. Don (June) Eanes, all of Salem; two brothers, Mr. Oliver Clower, Salem; Mr. Orville Clower, Check; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on June 1, 1986.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 45, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 52, District 9, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 53, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1950Dwelling 13, District 32-13, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Family

James Robert Eanes b. February 9, 1892, d. January 15, 1988
Marriage*Eulala Victoria "Lala" Clower married James Robert Eanes, son of Charles Scott Eanes and Mary Ellen Poff, on March 18, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eulala Clower Eanes obituary in the Jun 1, 1986 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Annie Iddings Clower.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the R. Wirt Eanes, Sr., obituary in the Feb 4, 2008 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Wade Eanes obituary in the Jan 17, 2009 edition.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Monroe Clower1

M, b. July 22, 1905, d. August 21, 1906
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower1 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings1 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Monroe Clower was born on July 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on August 21, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Alton Oliver Clower1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 8, 1907, d. October 10, 1999
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower6,7,8,9,10,11,2 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings12,6,7,8,9,10,11,2 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 227-05-3587.13 Alton Oliver Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on August 8, 1907 at Pilot, Floyd Co., Virginia.13,1,7,3,4 He married Addie Vane Young on May 3, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,14,7,2,3 Alton Oliver Clower died on October 10, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.13,1,3,5 He CLOWER, Alton Oliver, 92, of Salem, went home to Heaven on Sunday, October 10, 1999, at the Ridgefield Nursing Center following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Addie Young Clower of Salem; three sons, Dewey and his wife Shirley of Great Falls, Donald and his wife Hannah of Bowie, Md., and Dennis and his wife Theresa of Newark, Del; and seven grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Graham of Roanoke, and Maye McNeil of Floyd. Mr. Clower was born in Floyd County, where he attended public school. After moving to Salem, he was employed by Leas McVitty Tanneries for more than 40 years, retiring in 1972. Active in church affairs all his adult life, Mr. Clower was a founder of the Salem Wesleyan Church, Board of Trustees Meritus, and it's Secretary and Treasurer for 19 years. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 11, 1999.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 131, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 45, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 4, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Agee F. Lawrence15
1940Dwelling 29, District 81-19, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia16

Occupation

1930Tannery laborer15
1940Tannery worker16

Family

Addie Vane Young b. March 18, 1915, d. May 1, 2005
Marriage*Alton Oliver Clower married Addie Vane Young on May 3, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,14,7,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alton Oliver Clower obituary in the Oct 11, 1999 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Letcher Clower obituary in the Apr 15, 1958 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annie Iddings Clower obituary in the Nov 10, 1972 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Annie Iddings Clower.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Addie Young Clower obituary in the May 4, 2005 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S12700] Covenant Funeral Service, online www.covenantfuneralservice.com, From the William Dewey Clower obituary.

Morris Clower1,2

M, b. September 7, 1912, d. July 16, 1913
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower1,2 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings1,2 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Morris Clower was born on September 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on July 16, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Morris Clower death certificate.

Maye Fern Clower1,2,3

F, b. May 11, 1914, d. May 29, 2005
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower4,1,5,6,7,3 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings8,4,1,5,6,7,3 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Her Social Security Number was 225-06-0887.9 Maye Fern Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,10 She was born on May 11, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,10,9,5,2,3 She married Clarence William McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,12,13 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was McNeil. Maye Fern Clower died on May 29, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.1,9,2,13 She Maye Fern Clower McNeil, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Clarence William McNeil, four sisters, Rachel Lawrence, Edith Maxey, Lala Eanes and June Eanes, two brothers, Oliver Clower and Orville Clower. She was a life-long resident of the Terry's Fork Community in Floyd County. She was born May 11, 1914 to the late William and Annie Cower. She was an avid reader, who also enjoyed tending her many flowers. She faithfully attended the Piedmont PH Church for over 40 years. She is survived to two sons, Wendell Clarence McNeil and his wife Christine, Neville Winston McNeil and his wife Roxanne, all of Check; one daughter, Donna Jean McNeil Flinchum and her husband Jessie of Pilot; four grandchildren, who knew her as "Ome", William Ross Flinchum and wife Judy, Jeffery Lynn Flinchum, Tammy McNeil Sapp and husband Greg, Christopher Scott McNeil; and two great-granddaughters, Lauren M. Sapp and Kelsey L. Sapp. She is also survived by one sister, Hazel Graham; three sisters-in-law, Ida McNeil, Inez Clower and Dolores McNeil and one brother-in-law, John T. McNeil. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Ed Richardson and Rev. David Goad officiating, with interment in the Wilson Cemetery. Thanks to Heritage Hall staff and especially Ann, Roberta and Kaki. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
on May 30, 2005.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 120, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 52, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Clarence William McNeil b. October 21, 1910, d. August 14, 1979
Marriage*Maye Fern Clower married Clarence William McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1,2,12,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1859] Eleanor Stuart Mcneil Mullins and Maynard McNeil, "Some Descendants of Jacob Ireson McNeil."
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Annie Iddings Clower.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  11. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clarence William McNeil obituary in the Aug 15, 1979 edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for Clarence William McNeil.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wendell Clarence McNeil obituary in the Jan 4, 2024 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Donna I. Flinchum obituary.
  19. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hazel Letitia Clower1,2

F, b. March 3, 1918, d. January 16, 2010
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower3,4,1,5,6,7,8,9 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings10,4,3,1,6,5,7,8,9 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Hazel Letitia Clower was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7,11 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1095.12 She was born on March 3, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,12,9 She married James Earl Graham, son of William Wickham "Willie" Graham and Lula May McDonald, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,7,2 As of November 12, 1947,her married name was Graham. Hazel Letitia Clower died on January 16, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.7,12,2 She Hazel Clower Graham, 91, won her final victory as she passed from this earth to her final reward, Saturday, January 16, 2010. Born on March 3, 1918 in the community of Terrys Fork in Floyd, Va., she was the 9th of 10 children born to William and Annie Clower and also the last of those same ten to leave this earth. Leaving several years before her was her best friend and beloved husband, Earl Graham. Hazel's life always revolved around God and family. Until her last moment this remained true. The lifesong and example that Hazel leaves will carry on through her children and grandchildren and will surely continue on for generations to come. A lifelong Wesleyan, Hazel was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church. Left behind to miss her are five children; daughters and spouses, Brenda and Bill Bryant, Linda and Barry Hudgins, Teresa and Thom Whitt; sons and spouses, Reggie and Ellen Graham, Bobby and Sharon Muse; eight grandchildren and spouses, Sean and Kim Hudgins, Kristen and Steve Gibson, Joy and Mitch Copenhaver, Scott and Amanda Graham, Philip and Marie Graham, Jordon Whitt, Kara Muse and Daniel Muse; and 17 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Snyder Nursing home for their care and love for her these past seven years. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on January 18, 2010.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 120, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 99, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

James Earl Graham b. March 29, 1920, d. April 5, 1988
Marriage*Hazel Letitia Clower married James Earl Graham, son of William Wickham "Willie" Graham and Lula May McDonald, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,7,2 
Children
  • Linda Lou Graham1,7,13
  • Brenda Sue Graham1,7,13
  • James Reginal "Reggie" Graham1,7,13
  • Teresa Ann Graham1,7,13

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Clower Graham obituary in the Jan 18, 2010 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Annie Iddings Clower.
  11. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Pleasant Manning1

M, b. August 13, 1849, d. May, 1906
FatherCary Manning2,3,4,5 b. circa 1816
MotherMahala Cole2,3,4,5 b. circa 1826
     William Pleasant Manning was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 He was born on August 13, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia; According to the 1850 Census William was one year old, therefore I believe his birth date to be Aug 13, 1849, not Aug 13, 1856 as is indicated on his tombstone.6,3 He married Priscilla Ann Conner, daughter of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on November 14, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,9,10 William Pleasant Manning died in May, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.6,7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 89, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 385, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 193, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 164, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 332, District 61, Alleghany Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1870Farm laborer5
1880Farmer11
1900Farmer13

Family

Priscilla Ann Conner b. August 3, 1854, d. June 19, 1931
Marriage*William Pleasant Manning married Priscilla Ann Conner, daughter of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on November 14, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S320] Author unknown, Family graveyard on Valentine Thrash land grant, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., VA.
  7. [S3628] Valentine Thrash Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/valentine-thrash-cemetery.htm
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Mahala Thrash Conner obituary in Dec 27, 1907 edition.
  9. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  10. [S590] Jonathan Conner Family Bible.
  11. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  17. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  18. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Evelyn June Clower1,2

F, b. June 2, 1920, d. October 3, 1987
FatherWilliam Letcher Clower1,3,4,5,6 b. October 9, 1880, d. April 14, 1958
MotherLuanna Annie Iddings7,1,3,4,5,6 b. July 13, 1881, d. November 9, 1972
     Evelyn June Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,8,9 She was born on June 2, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,10,11 She married Don Henry Eanes, son of Wilmer Morris Eanes and Flossie Edith Pauley, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,2,9 As of September 25, 1943,her married name was Eanes.1 Evelyn June Clower died on October 3, 1987 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 67.4,2,10,9 She Mrs. Evelyn June Eanes, age 67, of 315 Horner Lane, Salem, died Saturday at Duke University. She was a member of the Salem Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Don Eanes; two brothers, Orville Clower, Floyd County; A. O. Clower, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Maye McNeil, Floyd County; Mrs. Hazel Graham, Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 5, 1987.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 120, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 99, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family

Don Henry Eanes b. February 26, 1920, d. February 5, 1992
Marriage*Evelyn June Clower married Don Henry Eanes, son of Wilmer Morris Eanes and Flossie Edith Pauley, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4,2,9 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentifed funeral home pamphlet for Evelyn June Eanes.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Maye Fern Clower McNeil obituary in the May 30, 2005 edition.
  4. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Annie Iddings Clower.
  8. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn June Eanes obituary in the Oct 5, 1987 edition.
  10. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rachel West1,2

F, b. 1788, d. June 20, 1870
     Rachel West was born in 1788 at North Carolina.2 She married Abner A. Lester, son of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on October 14, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 14, 1806,her married name was Lester. Rachel West died on June 20, 1870 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.2

Family

Abner A. Lester b. 1783, d. April, 1871
Marriage*She married Abner A. Lester, son of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on October 14, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  2. [S1016] Essie Fae Lester and Jim Lester (e-mail address), "Lester Family History."
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S54] Marguerite Tise, The Lester Family of Floyd and Montgomery Co., VA.
  5. [S1007] Paula Kelley Ward, "O'Kelley - Seven Generations of Descendants," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 17, 2003.

Harrel Ray Lawrence1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 7, 1920, d. February 25, 1987
FatherAgee Frazier Lawrence6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 b. December 7, 1895, d. December 12, 1963
MotherIda Rachel Clower6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14 b. June 14, 1901, d. July 20, 1962
     Harrel Ray Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,5,15 His Social Security Number was 228-10-8193.16 He was born on February 7, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,16,2,3,14,4,17 He married Ida Lee Sweeney on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1 Harrel Ray Lawrence died on February 25, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.16,2,17,5 He Mr. Harrel Ray Lawrence, age 67, of Rt. 1, Shawsville, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Ida S. Lawrence; two daughters, Nancy L. Miller, Brodhead, Ky; Annie L. Fullmer, Elyria, Ohio; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Howard F. Lawrence, Salem; three sisters, Marie Mowles, Salem; Annie King, Roanoke; Chris Journell, Salem. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. on February 26, 1987.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 4, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 248, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Carpenter11

Family

Ida Lee Sweeney b. August 20, 1922, d. March 25, 2009
Marriage*Harrel Ray Lawrence married Ida Lee Sweeney on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Ida L. Lawrence obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harrel Ray Lawrence obituary in the Feb 26, 1987 edition.
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  8. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agee Frazier Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1963 edition.
  13. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida Rachel Lawrence obituary in the Jul 21, 1962 edition.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  18. [S13724] Cox Funeral Home, online ww.coxfuneralhomeky.com, From the Nancy Miller obituary.

Howard Fay Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 4, 1921, d. June 30, 1990
FatherAgee Frazier Lawrence9,10,11,12,13,14,4,5,6,15 b. December 7, 1895, d. December 12, 1963
MotherIda Rachel Clower9,10,11,12,14,4,5,6,15 b. June 14, 1901, d. July 20, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8486.16 Howard Fay Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 He was born on August 4, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.16,3,4,6,7,8,15 He married Lillian Gertrude Helton on October 18, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.17,4,6 Howard Fay Lawrence died on June 30, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.16,2,1,3,6 He Mr. Howard Fay Lawrence, age 69, of Salem, died Saturday, June 30, 1990, at the VA Medical Center in Salem after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II and was a P.O.W. He worked for Tarpley's of Salem for nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and D. Jeff Johnson, High Point, N.C; two sons, H. Steven Lawrence, Salem; Staff Sgt. Greg L. Lawrence, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Aaron and Ryan Johnson, High Point, N.C; Shannon, Stevie and Sharon Lawrence, all of Salem; Jason (stepgrandson), Rio Rancho, New Mexico; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Kenneth Ray "Boots" Mowles; Christine and Robert Mason Journell; Annie V. King; sister-in-law, Ida Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Wayne McCauley officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Christian Church, Salem. Friends may call at the funeral home. on July 1, 1990.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 4, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 248, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Roofer12

Family

Lillian Gertrude Helton b. November 13, 1920, d. August 12, 1999
Marriage*Howard Fay Lawrence married Lillian Gertrude Helton on October 18, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.17,4,6 
Children
  • Connie Faye Lawrence2,1,17,4
  • Howard Steven Lawrence1,2,17,4
  • Staff Sgt. Gregory Lynn "Greg" Lawrence2,1,17

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Howard Fay Lawrence obituary in the Jul 1, 1990 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agee Frazier Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1963 edition.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida Rachel Lawrence obituary in the Jul 21, 1962 edition.
  15. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  16. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lillian Gertrude Lawrence obituary in the Aug 13, 1999 edition.

Ida Lee Sweeney1,2,3,4

F, b. August 20, 1922, d. March 25, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-6838.5 Ida Lee Sweeney was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,6 She was born on August 20, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3,4,7 She married Harrel Ray Lawrence, son of Agee Frazier Lawrence and Ida Rachel Clower, on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of August 18, 1941,her married name was Lawrence. Ida Lee Sweeney died on March 25, 2009 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 86.3,5,7 She Ida L. Lawrence (nee Sweeney), 86, of Elyria, formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Christiansburg, Va., and was a 50-year resident of Brunswick before moving to Elyria. She was formerly employed at General Motors Parma Plant for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows. Her interests included genealogy, crocheting, flower gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Ida is survived by her daughters, Annie L. (David) Fullmer of Elyria and Nancy L. (Ezekiel) Miller of Mount Vernon, Ky; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Nell Winterstein of Brunswick and Eloise McCowan of Sheffield Lake; and brothers, Ralph Sweeney of Rockwood, Tennessee and Edward Sweeney of Wooster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel R. Lawrence, in 1986; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother. Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on March 26, 2009.3

Family

Harrel Ray Lawrence b. February 7, 1920, d. February 25, 1987
Marriage*She married Harrel Ray Lawrence, son of Agee Frazier Lawrence and Ida Rachel Clower, on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S1355] Medina County Gazette, From the Ida L. Lawrence obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harrel Ray Lawrence obituary in the Feb 26, 1987 edition.
  9. [S13724] Cox Funeral Home, online ww.coxfuneralhomeky.com, From the Nancy Miller obituary.

Edith Marie Lawrence1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 2, 1922, d. January 7, 2007
FatherAgee Frazier Lawrence1,7,2,8,9,10,11,4,5 b. December 7, 1895, d. December 12, 1963
MotherIda Rachel Clower1,7,2,8,9,11,4,5 b. June 14, 1901, d. July 20, 1962
     Edith Marie Lawrence was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 225-12-8975.12 She was born on December 2, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,12,3,4 As of December 8, 1945,her married name was Beverly.5 She married Hubert Lee Beverly on December 8, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Edith Marie Lawrence and Hubert Lee Beverly were divorced on March 21, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 As of March 9, 1951,her married name was Mowles.5 Edith Marie Lawrence married Kenneth Ray "Boot" Mowles Sr. on March 9, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 Edith Marie Lawrence died on January 7, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,12,13 She Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles, a lifelong resident of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 07, 2007. She was born December 2, 1922, a daughter of the late Agee F. and Ida Rachel Clower Lawrence. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard "Curly" and Harold Lawrence, a sister, Viola "Poo" King, and her son, Kenneth "Butch" Mowles, II. Mrs. Mowles was a member of First Christian Church in Salem. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Kenneth "Boot" Mowles, Sr; a sister, Christine "Baby" Journell; a son, Thomas "Buster" Mowles and wife Julie; grandchildren, Kenneth Mowles, III and wife Linsday, Cara Koerner, Jessica and Austin Mowles; great-grandchildren, Logen and Kye Mowles. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She will be sadly missed. Graveside funeral services will be at Church Hill Cemetery, Salem. on January 8, 2007.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 4, District 11, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 248, District 81-23, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Hubert Lee Beverly b. November 16, 1922, d. January 21, 1989
Marriage*Edith Marie Lawrence married Hubert Lee Beverly on December 8, 1945 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Edith Marie Lawrence and Hubert Lee Beverly were divorced on March 21, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 

Family 2

Kenneth Ray "Boot" Mowles Sr. b. February 26, 1926, d. March 22, 2005
Marriage*Edith Marie Lawrence married Kenneth Ray "Boot" Mowles Sr. on March 9, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agee Frazier Lawrence obituary in the Dec 14, 1963 edition.
  11. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ida Rachel Lawrence obituary in the Jul 21, 1962 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Ray Mowles, Jr. obituary in the Mar 24, 2005 edition.