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     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-5052.⁷ Audrey Dehaven Jack was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on May 4, 1897 at Virginia.^3,7 She died on September 2, 1988 at age 91.⁷

     Leona Alice "Leonie" Conner was born in December, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married George Marion Puckett, son of Joel Puckett and Mary Frances "Fannie" Chocklett, on September 28, 1910 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 28, 1910,her married name was Puckett.

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8348.⁵ Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She and Lee Jackson Martin were divorced.³ Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner was born on July 15, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of December 25, 1915,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Lee Jackson Martin on December 25, 1915 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Conner died on January 7, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.³

     Doctor Wiley "Dock" Conner was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on November 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Bertha Susan Dunford circa 1924.^7,8,3 Doctor Wiley "Dock" Conner married Lillian Fee Hatcher on May 2, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 Doctor Wiley "Dock" Conner died on January 19, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^3,5 He Dock Wiley Conner, 57, of 3335 Bandy Rd., SE, died yesterday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Conner; a son and two stepsons, Roy Conner, Salem; Ervin Wade of Shawsville and Warren Wade, Jacksonville, Fla; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Fred McCray, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Lizzy Martin, Roanoke; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Fairview. on January 20, 1960.⁵

     Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton was buried at Dickerson Cemetery (also known as Sumpter Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 15, 1873 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson on December 17, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1 Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton died on November 26, 1958 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson was born on September 24, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of 1894,her married name was Hylton. She married Jeremiah Albert "Jerry" Hylton, son of John B. Hylton Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Slusher, on December 17, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 Katie C. "Kate" Dickerson died on January 1, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-92-0395.⁶ Willie McKinley Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 13, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,2 She married James Alfred Caldwell, son of Samuel Austin Caldwell and Annie Mae Myers, on January 2, 1924 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² As of January 2, 1924,her married name was Caldwell. Willie McKinley Elmore died on September 29, 1986 at age 86.^3,1

     Mary "Polly" Terry was born on December 1, 1796 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. She married Stephen Yates, son of Samuel Yates and Mary "Polly" Davis, on April 8, 1819 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 8, 1819,her married name was Yates.¹ Mary "Polly" Terry died on July 27, 1876 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 79.

     Clyde Helen Stephens was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, West 10th Street, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on April 17, 1901 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁴ As of June 17, 1938,her married name was White.⁵ She married Rollin Pearsall White on September 17, 1938 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^5,8 Clyde Helen Stephens died in 1988.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-24-6523.⁹ Henry Irvin Yates was buried at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Hat Creek, Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Lena Rivers Carwile.^4,5 Henry Irvin Yates was born on November 25, 1895 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,4,5 He died on June 22, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^9,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 236-18-2181.⁵ Willie Bernice Yates was born on May 7, 1900 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of September 1, 1923,her married name was Clark.⁴ She married Carl Clay Clark on September 1, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Willie Bernice Yates died on March 28, 1998 at Upper Arlington, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 97.^5,6

     Mary Ersula Yates was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-26-5059.⁷ She was born on August 17, 1902 at Virginia.^2,7,3 As of circa 1920,her married name was King.⁸ She married Charles Eulle "Charlie" King circa 1920.^8,3,4,9 Mary Ersula Yates died on October 14, 1991 at Stokesdale, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^2,7,3,4 She STOKESDALE - Mrs. Ersula Yates King, 89, of Countryside Manor, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., died Monday at the home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today in Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, Va. She was a member of Fielddale Baptist Church in Fielddale, Va., and a homemaker. Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Marjorie King Rice of Alexandria, Va; sons, Dr. Charles E. King Jr. of Holly Hills, Fla., Dr. Mervyn R. King of Fielddale, Va; sisters, Mrs. Rosie Yates Hall of Chatham, Va., Mrs. Bernice Yates Clark of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Beatrice Yates Jordan of Naruna, Va., Mrs. Dorothy Yates Cox of Richmond, Va; brothers, Anton Yates of Good, Va., Walter Yates of Holcomb Rock, Va., Cooper Yates of Chatham, Va; seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Fielddale Baptist Church, Fielddale, Va., or to Inglewood Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va. Brooke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on October 16, 1991.⁴

     John "of Dan River" Yates III was buried at Yates Cemetery, beside of Yates Tavern, 1/4 mile south of Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He Appears in the list of titheables of Pittsylvania Co. in 1753. The marriage could have occurred in 1737. From "History of Pittsylvania County" by Maud Carter Clement "On Thursday, 1 June 1758, John Yates was among several residents of Halifax County, Virginia (now Pittsylvania) who gave depositions telling of attacks and robberies by Indians. It reads: 'John Yates (this could also be the son, John Yates) being sworn deposed, that he in company with one Philip Preston were rideing along the road together not having heard anything about the Indians, or suspecting anything about them. He heard a Gun fired close behind him, and turning about discovered three Indians close at his Heels, That they could have made their Escape, But on the Indians calling out Cherrockees and holding out their hands in token of friendship, and fearing to be fired at should they attempt to Escape, they stopped. The Indians came up to them and Shook hands, and then instantly pulled them off their Horses, beat them with Sticks, Stripped them naked, took all they had from them, pointed their Guns at them, and Ordered them to run which Order they instantly Obeyed.'" John is listed in the 1767 tithables with his son John and slaves Bob and Cate taken by John Wilson. All of John's household furniture and a negro woman called 'Little Cate' was to be divided among his children at the discretion of his wife at or before her death. Household help listed in this will are being posted here for the benefit of those looking for their African-American ancestors. John's will was signed on October 4th, 1777. Information on ownership of the tavern was provided by Donald Panther-Yates which he obtained from the Historic Register. Also the info regarding the birthplace of John. Notes on John Yates, III John Yates left his will in Pittsylvania County in 1778. He is known in family history circles as John Yates of Dan River. His will was dated October 24, 1777 and was probated April 23, 1778. He owned a tavern near Gretna, Virginia (on Rte. 29 near Chatham) that is on the Historic Site register. The Blue Ridge Park created in this century took part of the Yates land. There is a Yates reunion in Patrick Springs. They were all Primitive Baptists. Could be the John Yates who received a grant of 356 acres in Virginia in 1735 (Bishop Meade) and the John Yeates who received 204 acres in Brunswick County, July 26, 1747 (No. 28, p. 89). A John Yates also received 348 acres in Pittsylvania County, March 1, 1773; alternatively this could have been his son, John L. Yates. From Donald Panther-Yates web site. At the time of his death he owned a plantation on the Dan River near where Danville is located today. Will of John Yates In the name of God, Amen. I, John Yates of the county of Pittsylvania and colony of Virginia, being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect memory, I do first give my soul to God and my body to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors here after named in, amen. I dispose of my worldly estate as follows to wit: First I leave unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Yates during her life all my real and personal estate and after her decease the negroes and land to be divided as follows: First, I give unto my eldest son John Yates and his heirs a part of my land where John Gibson lived begining at my corner tree on Hughs Creek and taking the full width of the land up Dan River to a branch at the corner end of my plantation and a negro man named Bob. 2 item: I give unto my son George Yates and his heirs another part of the land where I now dwell begining where my son John's land ends and running with the said branch to the backline, likewise a part of a survey last made adjoining where I now dwell and edge leading up to Thomas Watts line. But the land over the river is to end and upwards to a branch that runs below Gibsons plantation and with the said branch to the back line and a negro man named Sam and all my smiths tools. 3 item: I give unto my son Elijah Yates and his heirs forever all the remainder of the tract of land whereon I now dwell begining at the branch below Gibsons and running up the river and including all the remainder of the two tracts whereon I now dwell and a negro boy named Peter and a negro girl named Judith. 4 item: I give unto my daughter Ann Gibson and her heirs one negro girl named Esther. Likewise I give unto her heirs forever all the remainder of a tract of land whereon she now dwells adjoing a made line between her and the plantation where Thomas Watts lived, allowing one hundred acres to the plantation where Thomas Watts lived. I give unto my daughter Martha Watts and her heirs the one hundred acres of land whereon she lived and all the stock of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep. And all my household furniture and a negro woman called Little Cate all to be divided among my children at the discretion of my wife at or before her death. I also appoint my wife Elizabeth Yates and William Shelton executors of this my last will and testament revoking and disannuling all other wills and this only to be taken for my last will, as witness my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of October in the year 1777, John Yates. Sealed and acknowledged in presence of George Ross, Tom Elliot and Thomas Wright. He was born circa 1714/15 at Nansemond Co., Virginia. He married Elizabeth Unknown in 1740 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 John "of Dan River" Yates III John Yates and son John appear on the list of Pittsylvania Co. tithables in 1767 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ He began military service on January 28, 1776 State or Army Served Miscellaneous, Regiment Spencer's Regiment, Rank 1st Lieutenant.² He left a will on October 24, 1777; THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN YATES
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
D & W5, page 439
MADE: 24 October 1777
Recorded: 23 April 1778
I, John Yates of the County of Pittsylvania and the Colony of Virginia, being of sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect memory do first give my soul to God and my body to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors hereafter named and now I dispose of my worldly estate as follows to wit. First, I leave unto my beloved wife, Elizabeth Yates , during her life all my estate, real and personal, and after her decease the Negroes and land to be divided as follows: First I give unto my eldest son John Yates and his heirs a part of my land where on I now live, beginning at the corner tree on Hugh's Creek and taking the full mouth of the land up Dan River to a branch at the lower end of my plantation and with the said branch to the back line and a Negro man named Bob.

ITEM:I give unto my son George Yates and his heirs another part of the land whereon I now dwell beginning where my son John's land ends, and running with the branch to the back line likewise a part of a survey last made adjoining where I now dwell and extending up Thomas Watts line but the land on the river is to extend upwards to a branch that runs below Gibson's plantation and with the said branch to the back line and a Negro man named Sam and all my Smith's tools.
ITEM:I give unto my son Elijah Yates and his heirs forever all the remainder of the tract of land, whereon I now dwell beginning at the branch below Gibson's and running up the river including all the remainder of the two tracts whereon I now dwell and a Negro Judith.

ITEM:I give unto my daughter Hannah Shelton, wife of William Shelton and her heirs two Negroes married big Cate and her daughter Chloe.

ITEM:I give unto my daughter Ann Gibson and her heirs one one Negro girl named Esther. Likewise I give unto her and her heirs forever all the remainder of a tract of land whereon she now dwells adjoining a made line between her and the plantation where Thomas Watts lived allowing one hundred acres to the plantation where Thomas Watts lived.

ITEM:I give unto my daughter Martha Watts and her heirs one hundred acres of land whereon she lived and all the stock of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep and all my household furniture and a Negro woman called Little Cate to be divided among my children at the discretion of my wife at or before her decease. I also appoint my wife Elizabeth Yates and William Shelton executors of this my last will and testament revoking and annulling all other wills and this only to be taken for my last will as witness my hand and seal this twenty-fourth day of October in the year of 1777.

his
John X Yates
mark
Sealed and acknowledged in
the presence of George Rop, Tom Elliot & Thomas X Wright

AT a court held for Pittsylvania County the 23rd day of April 1778

The Last Will and Testament of John Yates,III, transcribed by Robert Wayne Yates, Sr., Garland, Texas on 18 April 1997 from a copy sent by Donald Yates, Newport News, Virginia.⁴ He died in April, 1778 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴

     Callie Beatrice Yates was buried at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, 267 Ebeneezer Road, Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 224-92-4564.⁴ She was born on May 11, 1904 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Jordan.⁷ She married James Radford Jordan Sr. circa 1921.^5,7,6 Callie Beatrice Yates died on January 5, 1994 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 89.^4,5,8

     Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5,7 She was born on May 30, 1902 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She married George Horace Conner, son of John Castle/Cassel Conner and Jemima Alice Wilson, on August 30, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lucy Annie Elizabeth Conner died on November 20, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^2,5

     Dorothy Naomi Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 231-07-5291.⁸ She was born on September 23, 1903 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,6,3 She married Gaston Aruna Sink on May 11, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,9,10,11 As of May 11, 1929,her married name was Sink. Dorothy Naomi Conner died on April 24, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,7,2 She SINK, Dorothy Conner, 94, of Copper Hill, died Friday night, April 24, 1998, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston A. Sink. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Clement and Emma Sink of Fayette, Ala; a daughter and son-in-law, Goldie and Roy Thompson of North Charleston, S.C; seven grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Sylvia Poff of Copper Hill. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. on April 26, 1998.⁷

     Clarence Eldridge Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 8, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 He married Rosa Lee "Rosie" Dooley on September 1, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Clarence Eldridge Conner died on January 30, 1954 at Powhatan Co., Virginia, at age 48.^6,5

     Guy Banks Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,3,10,11 His Social Security Number was 226-14-2798.¹² He was born on March 16, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9,3,10,4 He married Alabama Doris "Allie" Holland, daughter of Leander Albon Holland and Virginia Mary Underwood, on February 8, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,11 Guy Banks Conner died on July 25, 1967 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 60.^9,3,10,11 He Guy Conner, 60, of Copper Hill, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Allie Holland Conner; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Bell, Roanoke, Mrs. Marvin Thompson, Copper Hill; a son, Jesse Conner, Copper Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Gaston Sink, Roanoke, Mrs. Sam Conner, Mrs. McKinley King, Copper Hill. The funeral will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery. on July 26, 1967.¹¹

     Shirley Mae Conner was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on October 19, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,5 She married William Theodore Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on November 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,5,2 As of November 22, 1930,her married name was Wilson.² Shirley Mae Conner died on June 22, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 48.^1,4,5 She Floyd, June 22 - Mrs. Shirley Conner Wilson 48, died at a local clinic today. Surviving are her husband W. T. Wilson; five daughters, Mrs. Paul Spangler, Ruby, Beulah and Bonnie Wilson all of Floyd; and Mrs. Jesse Bolt, Jr., Mt Airy, NC; two sons Percy and James Wilson both of Floyd; her father J. V. Conner, Copper Hill; four sisters, Mrs. Horace Conner, Mrs. Sam Conner and Mrs. McKinley King, all of Copper Hill; and Mrs. G. A. Sink, Roanoke; two brothers, Guy B. and Frazier Conner, both of Copper Hill. on June 23, 1959.⁴

     Frazier Lee Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 28, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1913.^1,2,3 He died on July 5, 1966 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 53.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 230-38-1439.⁶ Sylvia Goldie Conner was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on May 3, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,1,5 She married McKinley Peter "Mac" King, son of Charles Henry Sherman King and Augusta Ella Bartlett, on November 25, 1931.^2,8 As of November 25, 1931,her married name was King. Sylvia Goldie Conner married Seth "Joe" Poff, son of Warner Bane Poff and Cleopatra "Patry" Conner, on March 16, 1973 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,10 As of March 16, 1973,her married name was Poff. Sylvia Goldie Conner died on July 30, 2003 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.^7,6 She POFF, Sylvia King, 88, of Copper Hill, passed away in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Seth (Joe) Poff; two daughters and a son-in-law, Faye King and Rosalie and Steven Moran, all of Copper Hill; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren cemetery. on August 1, 2003.⁷

     Thomas Theodore Proffit was buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 563 Bethel Green Road, Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Mary Clovis Radford.⁶ Thomas Theodore Proffit was born on August 9, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,5 He married Zula Mae Agee, daughter of Albert Cleveland Agee and Eulala A. "Lala" Lee, on April 6, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,9 Thomas Theodore Proffit died on March 12, 1969 at age 63.^8,5

     Edria J. "Edrie" Hall was buried at Prillaman-Reed Cemetery, Head of Pine Branch, near Rt. 610 and Rt. 642, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on September 9, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 28, 1946 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 54.¹

     Elizabeth Unknown was born circa 1717/18 at Virginia. She married John "of Dan River" Yates III in 1740 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of 1740,her married name was Yates.¹ Elizabeth Unknown Will of Elizabeth Yates In the name of God, amen. I Elizabeth Yeates of Pittsylvania County, State of Virginia. I Elizabeth being weak in body but of sound mind and spirit, first give my soul to God and my body to men to be buried at the discretions of my executors, children named. And now I dispose of my worldly estate as follows to wit: Item first. I give unto my son John Yeates and his heirs a negroe man named Harry. Item second. I give unto my son George Yeates and his heirs a negroe girl named Silvy and her increase. Item third. I give unto my son Elijah Yeates and his heirs a negroe girl named Violet and her increase and a cart. Item fourth. I give unto my daughter Hannah Shelton wife of William Shelton and her heirs, a negroe named Delpha and all her increase. Item fifth. I give unto my daughter Ann Gibson wife of Richard Gibson and her heirs, a negroe girl named Jane and all her increase. Item sixth. I give unto my daughter Martha Watts and her heirs a negroe girl named Anerca and all her increase. Likewise a bed and furniture. And I also desire that all the remaining goods of my personal estate be equally divided amongst the above named legatees. Finally, I appoint my son John Yeates and Elijah Yeates to be executors of this my last will and testimony, revoking and annuling all other wills and this only to be my last will as witness my hand and seal this third day of September 1793, Ellizabeth Yeates. Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of George Adams, Johathan Elliot and William Ross. in September, 1793.³ She died in 1795 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2343.⁷ Claude Swanson Hall was born on December 19, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,8 He married Reta Juanita Hendrick, daughter of Rufus H. Hendrick and Tabitha Elizabeth "Bettie" Young, on November 15, 1922.^9,10 Claude Swanson Hall died on August 12, 1988 at age 89.⁷

     Violet Lee Hall was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^8,9 She was born on March 6, 1902 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 As of July 22, 1922,her married name was Via.⁷ She married Homer Oklahoma Via on July 22, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of July 19, 1943,her married name was Turner.⁴ Violet Lee Hall married Jesse Clay Turner on July 19, 1943 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Violet Lee Hall and Jesse Clay Turner were divorced on November 7, 1947 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of March 10, 1948,her married name was Alderman.⁴ Violet Lee Hall married Lewis Burgher Alderman on March 10, 1948 at Martinsville, Virginia.⁴ Violet Lee Hall died on January 23, 1975 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 72.^10,9 She Mrs. Violet V. Alderman, 72, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Thursday morning. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Alderman was a native of Floyd; Virginia; and had lived in the Tampa Bay Area since 1949. Survivors in clude three sons, Larry G. Via, Fieldale, Virginia, Richard B. Via, Roanoke, Virginia, Homer O. Via, Tampa; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Phillips, Brooksville, Florida; two brothers, P. S. Hall, Claude Hall, both of Roanoke, Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Annie Dillon, Martinsville, Virginia; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. on January 24, 1975.⁹

     Mary A. Wilson was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2280.⁸ She was born on September 2, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,7 She married Harvey Robert Argabright, son of John Weaver Argabright and Mary Jane Ferris, on October 12, 1928 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,9 As of October 12, 1928,her married name was Argabright. Mary A. Wilson died on March 7, 1994 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 87.^8,7,9,3 She Mary Wilson Argabright, 87, a housewife, died on Monday, March 7, 1994, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mrs. Argabright was formerly of Copper Hill, Va. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Versel and Billie Argabright of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, Michael R., James M., David W., Billy S. Argabright, all of Virginia Beach, Barry W. Argabright of Chesapeake, Carolyn S. Hatcher of Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Michael R. Jr., Brennan S., Danny M. Argabright, all of Virginia Beach, Brian Argabright of Chesapeake, Elizabeth Hatcher of Roanoke; three brothers; and three sisters. A funeral service will be today at 2 p.m. in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment is in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. on March 10, 1994.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-1938.⁸ William Theodore Wilson was buried at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, off Rt. 8 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 He was born on April 2, 1908 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,9,7,5 He married Shirley Mae Conner, daughter of Jacob Valentine "Doll" Conner and Mary Elizabeth Hill, on November 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11,12,4 William Theodore Wilson married Alice Lorena Lilly on November 17, 1977 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ William Theodore Wilson and Alice Lorena Lilly were divorced on June 16, 1982 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,13 William Theodore Wilson died on April 2, 1998 at Virginia at age 90.^8,10,14 He WILSON, W. T. Theodore, 90, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 2, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Conner Wilson. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Beulah and Clyde Correll of Floyd, Mary and Andrew Nester of Floyd, Marie and Jesse Bolt of Mt. Airy, N.C., Ruby and Bill Harter of Bassett, and Bonnie Wilson of Greensboro, N.C; sons and daughters-in-law, Percy and Phyllis Wilson of Mesquite, Texas, and James and Scottie Wilson of Pfafftown, N.C; sisters, Cuzza Perdue of Copper Hill, Lorraine Smith of Copper Hill and Alien DeWeese of Roanoke; brothers, Edward Wilson of Roanoke and Clifton Wilson of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Richard Thomas and the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F.&A.M. Friends may call after 12 noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bell House Inc., 2400 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, N.C. 27405. on April 4, 1998.¹⁰

     George Washington Wilson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on June 8, 1910 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,6 He married Helen Justine Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on June 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ George Washington Wilson and Helen Justine Poff were divorced on July 28, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 George Washington Wilson died on July 14, 1981 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁷