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     Ernest Lee Poage was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 He was born on November 6, 1892 at Patrick Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 6, 1891.^4,1,2,3,5 He married Arrah Eldridge Iddings, daughter of James William Iddings and Lutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey, on September 21, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Ernest Lee Poage died on November 29, 1953 at age 61.^4,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-1735.⁸ Clinton Lee Poage was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 23, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married VeraAlta Wood on September 12, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9,4 Clinton Lee Poage died on November 24, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,8,3 He POAGE, Clinton Lee, 84, of Check, died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at Richfield Nursing Center. Mr. Poage retired from the Salem District materials Division of the Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church and a Past Master of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329, also a member of the Check Ruritan Club. He was a lifetime member of P.T.A., a former 4H Club leader and an avid supporter of Floyd County Rescue Squad, Station #3. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Matt Hancock. He is survived by his wife, Vera Alta Wood Poage of The Oaks at Richfield; daughters, Vandy and David Kemp of Alcoa Tenn. and Bunny Hancock of Roanoke. His grandchildren are Will and Angela Hancock of Louisville, Ken., Janet Beard, New York, N.Y. and foster granddaughter, Ester Staunton, Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral services swill be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lane Spigener and the Rev. Gene Sowder officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites by Floyd Masonic Lodge. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd , Va. 24091. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, after 1 p.m. Thursday. on November 27, 1999.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-1487.² VeraAlta Wood was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on September 13, 1919 at West Virginia.^4,3,5,2 She married Clinton Lee Poage, son of Ernest Lee Poage and Arrah Eldridge Iddings, on September 12, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,5 As of September 12, 1941,her married name was Poage. VeraAlta Wood died on March 12, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,2 She VeraAlta Wood Poage, 85, of Salem, died Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She formerly lived in the Terry's Fork Community of Floyd County. Mrs. Poage was preceded in death by her best friend and husband, Clinton L. Poage, her brother, Vernon G. Wood, and her grandson, Matt Hancock. She is survived by her sister, Lois Wood DeVilbiss (Dan) of Radford; daughters, Bunny Hancock of Roanoke and Vandy Kemp (David) of Alcoa, Tenn; granddaughter, Janet Beard of Brookly, N.Y; grandson, Will Hancock (Angela) of Louisville, Ky; and great-granddaughter, Sierra Hancock, also of Louisville. Mrs. Poage was a graduate of Radford College and her career as a classroom teacher touched hundreds of lives and spanned five decades during which she taught at Rifton, Floyd, Terry's Fork, Check High and Check Elementary Schools. in Floyd County. She loved music, theater, gardening and traveling, but her greatest love was for the written word. She was an avid reader and she herself wrote poems, stories, plays, essays and countless journals of her experiences. She and her husband were lifelong members of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Her faithful life was an inspiration to her loved ones. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, Check, Virginia. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on March 14, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-23-4297.⁵ Matthew Lee "Matt" Hancock was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on November 27, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 25, 1993 at age 22.^1,5,2 He HANCOCK, Matthew Lee, ("Matt"), 22, of Blacksburg, died Monday, January 25, 1993. Matt was born in Roanoke on November 27, 1970. His death was due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Matt was a 5th year senior at Virginia Tech at the Communications School. He was Features Editor of the Collegiate Times, Virginia Tech's Student News Paper. Matt was a brother of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Matt was Vice President of the Tech Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalist. Matt was a poet, a writer and dreamed of graduation and a job with a news paper and the Pulitzer. Matt's parents are Bunny Hancock of Roanoke and Bill Hancock, Jr. of Roanoke. He is survived by his older brother, Will Hancock, Roanoke and his stepbrothers, Luke and Bubba Hancock, Roanoke; his grandparents, Clinton and Vera Alta Poage, Check, Va., Doris Grimes, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Bill Hancock, Sr., Glassboro, N.J. Matt's other survivors are his cousins, Sam and Mike Hancock, Marty Dee and Stacey Kirsch, Bo and Mark Rains and Jenny Beard; his aunts and uncles, Vandy Beard, Frank Hancock, Media Rains, Jim Hancock and Sharon Kirsch. A scholarship fund has been established to honor Matt's memory at Virginia Tech in the School of Communications for 5th year seniors who are writers and journalist. Checks may be sent to Virginia Tech Foundation, C/O of Memorial for Matthew Lee Hancock, 201 Pack Building, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. Matt was an organ donor. The family will receive visitors at DeVilbiss Funeral Home Wednesday night after 6:30 p.m. The funeral and memorial service will be at the Virginia Tech War Memorial Chapel on the Virginia Tech Campus at 11 a.m. on Thursday. A graveside service will follow in Roanoke at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 27, 1993.¹

     Nancy Keesee was born in 1778. She married Charles M. Boswell on January 12, 1793 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of January 12, 1793,her married name was Boswell. Nancy Keesee died in September, 1846.

     Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,2,6,3 His Social Security Number was 232-12-7183.⁶ He was born on September 18, 1892 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,1,2,10,6 He married Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings, daughter of James William Iddings and Lutishia "Letitia" "Tishia" "Littua" Shockey, on July 28, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,11 Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop died on July 19, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^8,9,2,6,3 He Harley Everett Roop, of McComas, 59-year-old veteran of World War I, died at 1:30 o’clock yesterday morning in Pinecrest Sanitarium, Beckley, where he had been a patient for the past seven months. Mr. Roop was born in Floyd county, Virginia, on September 18, 1891 (should be 1892). He was a son of the late Robert Roop and Mrs. Bitha Eddings of Roanoke, who survives. Also surviving is the widow, Mrs., Fannie Roop; four daughters, Mrs. J. D. Weeks, Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Raymond Willard, Christiansburg, Va., and the Misses Joyce and Juanita Roop, at home; a grandson; and a sister, Mrs. Hobert McNeil of Roanoke. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Haven’s Chapel at Terry's Fork, near Christiansburg. The pastor will be assisted by the Rev. Paul Hall. Burial will be in the Wilson cemetery. This morning at 10 o’clock, the body will be removed to the residence from Mercer funeral home at Montcalm. The funeral cortege will leave MoComas for Terry ’s Fork Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. on July 20, 1951.³

     Robert J. Roop was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 4, 1871 at Virginia.¹ He married Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson, daughter of James Tazwell Wilson and Lyda Adeline Shockey, on December 15, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Robert J. Roop died on August 11, 1914 at age 43.¹

     Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 30, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,2 She married Robert J. Roop on December 15, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of December 15, 1890,her married name was Roop. Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson married James William Iddings, son of Henry B. Iddings and Martha J. Whitenack, on September 15, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ As of September 15, 1920,her married name was Iddings. Tabitha Odell "Bitha" Wilson died on February 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^4,1 She Mrs. Bitha Odell Iddings, 88, died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. H. H. McNeil, Bandy Rd. Other survivers are two brothers, Herman Wilson, Lynchburg; and Edgar Wilson, Washington, DC; three sisters, Miss Janie Wilson, Roanoke; Mrs. Della Hall, Copper Hill; and Mrs. Luther Poage, Floyd County, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Haven's Chapel Methodist Church in Floyd County conducted by the Rev. C. H. Wickham, with burial in Floyd County. The body will be taken from Lotz to the church at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. on February 2, 1960.¹

     Alvin Johnson Alderman was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA Pvt Co A 2 Engr TNG Regt WWI."² His Social Security Number was 230-16-6504.³ He was born on March 28, 1893 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,1,2 He married Mary Jane Gearheart, daughter of John H. Gearheart and Tira/Ina Unknown, on April 23, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Alvin Johnson Alderman died on November 12, 1968 at age 75.²

     Oneada Madaline Roop was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 233-56-9346.¹⁰ She was born on May 22, 1924 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,10,2 She died on December 26, 2001 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,9,10,1 She ROOP, ONEADA M., 77, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday night, December 26, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of Harlie and Fannie Iddings Roop. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby R. Willard, also a nephew, Leon David Willard. She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce R. and Robert Williams, Christiansburg, Betty R. and John Weeks, Oxford, Ohio, Raymond Willard, Christiansburg; nieces, Susan W. Sims of Nevada, Debbie W. Ballman of Ohio, Kathy Willard of Christiansburg and Sue W. Price, McKenney, Va; several great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-nephew. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Father F. C. Tatem and the Rev. Doug Kanney, with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Service.
on December 28, 2001.³

     Betty Lee Roop was buried at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Mount Healthy, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁷ She was born on May 11, 1932 at Virginia.^1,8 As of October 31, 1950,her married name was Weeks.⁴ She married John Davis Weeks on October 31, 1950 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.^5,6,9,3,4 Betty Lee Roop died on January 31, 2010 at Ohio at age 77.⁸ She WEEKS, Betty L. (nee Roop) Beloved wife of John D. Weeks for 59 years; Devoted mother of Susan (Jerry) Sims and Debbie (Bob) Ballman; Loving grandmother of Jason (Tarina) Ballman, Julie (Brian) Short, Jessi Ballman, Michael (Candace) Anderson and Ashley (Griffin) Chadwick; Great grandmother of 8; Aunt of 2 dearly loved nieces; Also survived by many beloved friends and family; Betty was a member of the Mt. Healthy Order of the Eastern Star #365; Passed away January 31, 2010; Age 77; Residence Oxford; Funeral Services will be Friday, February 5, 2010 at Christ Prince of Peace, 10507 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati at 11AM; Visitation will be at the church from 10AM until time of service; Eastern Star services will be at 10:45AM; Donations may be sent to Reily Twp. E.M.S. Fund, 6376 Reily-Peoria Rd, Oxford, Ohio 45056 on February 3, 2010.³

     Joyce Ann Roop was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 14, 1936 at West Virginia.^1,4 She married Robert Eugene "Bobby" Williams, son of Joseph William Williams and Mattie Virginia Stump, on June 26, 1956 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,1,4,7 As of June 26, 1956,her married name was Williams. Joyce Ann Roop died on March 9, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,8 She Joyce Roop Williams, 70, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 9, 2006. She was born January 14, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlie E. and Francis Iddings Roop; two sisters, Ruby Willard, Oneada Roop and nephew, Pvt. Leon Willard. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of forty nine years, Robert E. (Bob) Williams; her loving and caring daughter and son-in-law, Sue and MSgt. Jeff Price, Lynchburg; three stepgrandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and J. D. Weeks, Oxford, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Mary Frances Williams, Pulaski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret and Dennis Brown, Mechanicsville, Va; brother-in-law, Raymond Willard, Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews; greatnieces and nephews; and "Four Special Daughters", Lisa Lafoon, Bobbie Williams, Barbara Simpson, and Martha Spencer. Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Williams Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com
on March 10, 2006.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-3531.⁴ Mary Jane Gearheart was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on October 28, 1900 at Virginia.^4,5 She married Alvin Johnson Alderman on April 23, 1918 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of April 23, 1918,her married name was Alderman.² Mary Jane Gearheart died on July 31, 1995 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^1,5 She ALDERMAN, Mary Jane, 94, of Christiansburg, died Monday, July 31, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by three children, Mary L. Epperly, Ruby Epperly, Alvin Alderman; one daughter-in-law, Nannie Ruth Alderman, all of Christiansburg; four sisters, Lula Taylor, Iowa, Betty Thomas, Bedford, Flossie Aliff, Christiansburg, Princess Chandler, Shawsville; eleven grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; and eleven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Claude Dove and Rev. Rodney Houston with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. on August 2, 1995.¹

     Mary Louise Lawrence was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on March 1, 1923 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,7,4 She married Benjamin Herbert Harris Jr. on November 1, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,7,4 As of November 1, 1944,her married name was Harris.⁴ Mary Louise Lawrence died on January 21, 2011 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,8,7 She Mrs. Mary Lawrence Harris, 87, of Meadows of Dan, Va., passed away Friday, January 21, 2011, at Wheatland Retirement Community in Hillsville. She was born in Christiansburg on March 1, 1923, to the late Hubert L. and Josephine Light Lawrence. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Harris Jr; and a brother, Howard Lawrence. She was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Mrs. Harris is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wilburn Harris, of Marion, and Walter and Patsy Harris, of Meadows of Dan; a daughter and son-inlaw, Virginia and Pat Thomas, of Durham, N.C; six grandchildren, Matthew Harris, Andrew Harris, Phillip Bridges, Ben G. Harris, Pamela Harris Holt and Angela Harris Bird; and five greatgrandchildren, Kelsey Harris, Carson Harris, Nicole Bridges, Brooklyn Holt and Caroline Harris. Funeral services for Mrs. Harris will be held Monday, January 24, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Shockley officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements. on January 22, 2011.³

     John Davis Weeks was buried at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, Mount Healthy, Hamilton Co., Ohio.² He was born on September 27, 1929.² He married Betty Lee Roop, daughter of Harley Everette "Harlie" Roop and Frances Mae "Fannie" Iddings, on October 31, 1950 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.^5,6,7,3,4 John Davis Weeks died on October 20, 2013 at Ohio at age 84.²

     Anthony Par Lipford Anthony P. Lipford served as a Private in the Virginia Militia and in the Revolutionary War. He substituted in 1780 for George Wright at Cumberland Court House. In the 4th Regiment he serving under Colonel Stubblefied at Hillsborough, North Carolina, and was in the battle of Rougeley's Mills where the American Army was defeated. His second tour was served in the 3rd Virginia Regiment under Colonel Wilson, which marched with the famous French General Lafayette to meet General Wayne at Raccoon Ford.

Anthony and then his widow Elizabeth received a war pension of $36.66 yearly, which was increased to $96 in 1868. Elizabeth was also granted 160 acres of bounty land located in the Kansas Territory, which she sold to Richard Disney in 1857. The family lived in Cumberland County until 1788, when they moved to Pittsylvania County, Virginia.⁵ He Book 14, Accounts Current, pp. 306-308, lists amounts paid, including cash to Amos Lipford $330.00, Daniel Lipford $347.75, Anthony Lipford (son of Fielding Lipford who had died) $129.09, and John Y. Yeatts (for Elizabeth Feline Lipford Yeatts, granddaughter) $155.53. at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born in 1755 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.² He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson/Robertson, daughter of Field Robinson/Robertson and Obedience Bradshaw, on July 25, 1785 at Cumberland Co., Virginia.^2,6 Anthony Par Lipford Anthony Par Lipford bought one hundred and twelve (112) acres of land on the north side of the Banister River in Pittsylvania County from John Chatten for one hundred pounds "current money of Virginia". The transaction was recorded in Pittsylvania County courthouse records on January 18, 1790. in 1789.² He married Elizabeth Ferguson, daughter of William Ferguson and Besheba Newbill, on April 20, 1827 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Anthony Par Lipford On this 21st of October in the year of one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared in open court before the County Court of Pittsylvania now sitting Anthony P. Lipford, a resident of the county of and state aforesaid aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, June 7, 1832:
that he entered the service of the United States, the day month or year he does not exactly remember, under Captain Charles Ballow; his Lieutenant was named Threadgill and his Ensign was named John Mortin.
He entered the service as a substitute for a certain George Albright at Cumberland Court House, Virginia for a Tour of Eight months.
He was marched to rendezvous at Hillsborough in North Carolina and was there attached to the Fourth Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Colonel Stubblefield. His Major was named Spencer.
From thence he was marched to Rougely's Mill in South Carolina under General Stephens near Camden, where General Gates was Commander in Chief.
From Rougely's Mills he was marched to meet the British Army.
The two armies met after the American Army had gone a few miles and had an engagement.
The American Army under Gates was defeated.
After that he came back to Hillsborough with four or five hundred others.
He was then moved to New Garden in North Carolina and after staying there for a while he was moved to Guilford Court House where he served out his tour. Captain Ballow was with him when he came back to Hillsborough and was at New Garden, but finally left the troops.
The number dwindled down to a Captain's command.
He does not now remember that Captain's name distinctly but is under the impression it was Daniel and he was discharged by him at Guilford Court House.
He put his discharge on his return home in the hands of his Father and he cannot now tell what has become of it.
He also states that in a short time after he came home he was drafted in the services again under Captain William Meredith at Cumberland Court House. Captain Meredith's Lieutenant was named Robert Anderson.
From Cumberland Court House he was marched to Richmond and from Richmond to Wilton.
At that time he was attached to the third Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Colonel Wilson. Major Machumen was his Major.
At Wilton, La Fayette was Commander.
From Wilton he was marched to Raccoon Ford on the Rappahannock.
There General Wayne met them.
He was there discharged by General Mulenburg, his Brigadier General.
This was a tour of three months and his discharge for that tour is also lost.
He has no documentary evidence to prove his service except the affidavits herewith filed.
He was born in Dinwiddie County Virginia in the year 1755 as he is informed by his parents. He has no record of his age. When he entered the service he lived in the county of Cumberland Virginia and there remained until the year 1788. He then moved to Pittsylvania County Virginia and now lives there.
The first tour of his service he was a substitute for George Wright and the second tour he was drafted. He has above stated as far as he is able the names of officers and also the names of the Regiments and circumstances of his service. For the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood and who can testify for his character for verification and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution he refers to Samuel M. Lovell, Robert Cook, Coalman D. Bennett and thousand others if needful. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid."

"Anthony Par Lipford -
Pittsylvania pensioner, 4th Virginia Militia, 3rd Virginia Militia, Militia of CL" - Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution.

Anthony was living in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, when he was allowed a Revolutionary War pension based on his application, executed on October 23, 1833.
Anthony Par Lipford was inscribed on the Rolls of Virginia at the rate of 36 dollars and 66 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Arrears to the 4th of September 1833: $18.33
$91.65 + 18.33 = $109.98 received November 3, 1833 (pension started).
Revolutionary War Claim
Act of June 7, 1832
Recorded by ?. Rice, Clerk
Book 3, Vol. 6 1/2, Page 22. in 1833 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He State of Virginia County of Pittsylvania
I Anthony P. Lipford, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of June 1832 do hereby certify that I married the a sister of Judith Robinson of the County of Halifax, widow of George Robinson in 1785 and from the length of time that George and Judith Robinson had been living together as man and wife before I was married, I feel safe in saying that they must have been married in 1778 or 9 though I was not present at the time the marriage took place but I have no doubt they were lawfully married as George Robinson was recognized as the legal husband of Judith and received a legatees part of the estate as such in the year 1786. Given under my hand this 30th day of August 1839
Anthony P. Lipford X his mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me on this day and year above written.
Wm. Rison JP
State of Virginia
I William Rison a justice of the peace in the county of Pittsylvania and state aforesaid hereby certify that Anthony P. Lipford who has appeared before me and made an oath to the foregoing certificate is a man of credit and entitled to confidence upon his oath. Given by my hand this 30 day of August 1839.
Wm. Rison J.P. on August 30, 1839 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He died on February 4, 1841 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ He Pittsylvania County Court Records 15th February, 1841: Daniel Lipford and Others against Elizabeth Lipford In Chancery: The Court ordered Coalman Bennett, appointed as a Commissioner, to sell the land on which Anthony P. Lipford lived and died, after advertising the time and place for one month. He was also to divide the slaves into 3 equal parts: one third to Amos Lipford, one third to Daniel Lipford, and divide the last third equally between John Y. Yates (in right of Elizabeth Feline Lipford his wife) and Anthony Lipford (son of Fielding Lipford). on February 15, 1841.⁶ He Pittsylvania County Court Orders, February 18, 1841, Motion of Coalman D. Bennett with Richard Jones and Thomas L. Jones, who entered into a Bond, in penalty of $20.00, and the required certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Anthony P. Lipford deceased from Elizabeth Lipford widow. The inventory included 24 slaves and the total estate valued at $10,084.45. Source: Book 13, Accounts Current, July 1840-Feb.1843 Pittsylvania County, Virginia. on February 18, 1841.⁶