Ruby Runella Bell1,2,3,4

F, b. January 18, 1915, d. December 16, 2001
FatherThomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell5,1,3,4 b. March 16, 1868, d. October 14, 1946
MotherLiona Eliza Craighead5,3,4 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 15, 1931
     Ruby Runella Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-94-3085.7 She was born on January 18, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,7,2,3,4 She married William Joseph E. Stump, son of Lemuel Byrd "Lem" Stump and Lula E. Conner, on December 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,8,9,2 As of December 24, 1935,her married name was Stump. Ruby Runella Bell died on December 16, 2001 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.7,8,2 She Ruby Bell Stump, 86, passed away, Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband William J. Stump. She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Paul Ferris, Floyd; two granddaughters and their husbands, Drema and Bink Tolbert, Willis, Rhonda and G.C. Spangler, Floyd; four great-granddaughters and their husbands, Michelle and Mike Harman, Water Valley, MS, Sonya and Tony Griffith, Floyd, Ashley Spangler, Floyd, Kenzie Tolbert, Willis; one great-great grandson, Ethan Griffith, Floyd; two special sisters-in-law, Beulah Walters and Ina Stump, both of Floyd; one sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson, Bassett; several nieces and nephews; also her extended family at Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd. Graveside service at Restvale Cemetery. on December 20, 2001.8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

William Joseph E. Stump b. June 28, 1911, d. May 18, 1987
Marriage*Ruby Runella Bell married William Joseph E. Stump, son of Lemuel Byrd "Lem" Stump and Lula E. Conner, on December 24, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,8,9,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S314] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 05.
  2. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ruby Bell Stump obituary in the Dec 20, 2001 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Hilda S. Ferris obituary.

Charles Cecil Johnston1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 1, 1912, d. June 14, 1961
     Charles Cecil Johnston was buried at Odd Fellow Cemetery, Coeburn, Wise Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on August 1, 1912 at Johns Creek, Wise Co., Virginia; His draft card and death certificate have a birth date of Aug 3, 1912.2,3,5 He married Nellie Christine Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on November 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 Charles Cecil Johnston died on June 14, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.2,4 He Charles Cecil Johnson, 48, died in Roanoke Memorial Hospital Wednesday at 12:20 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Christine Johnson, Roanoke; two brothers, Dick Johnson, Washington D.C., and Ed Johnson, Petersburg, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Martin and Mrs. Hubert Odle both of Cranes Nest, Va. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Coeburn. on June 16, 1961.4

Family

Nellie Christine Elmore b. January 31, 1903, d. April 26, 1990
Marriage*He married Nellie Christine Elmore, daughter of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on November 15, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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. [S1999] Kingsport Times News, From the Charles Cecil Johnson obituary in the Jun 16, 1961 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."

Mary Jane Ferris1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1883, d. January 24, 1966
FatherJohn Ferris2,3 b. 1854, d. February 1, 1936
MotherJulia/Judia Virginia McGhee2,3 b. November 12, 1859, d. February 15, 1932
     Mary Jane Ferris was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on June 15, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She married John Weaver Argabright, son of David Andrew Argabright and Sarah Jane Gearheart, on December 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 20, 1902,her married name was Argabright. Mary Jane Ferris died on January 24, 1966 at age 82.4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

John Weaver Argabright b. April 5, 1876, d. November 3, 1960
Marriage*Mary Jane Ferris married John Weaver Argabright, son of David Andrew Argabright and Sarah Jane Gearheart, on December 20, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

William Jackson West1,2,3

M, b. September 4, 1862, d. January 19, 1955
FatherJohn Thrash West1,4,5,6,3 b. May 10, 1825, d. September 27, 1909
MotherMary Margaret Aldredge1,3 b. August 9, 1827, d. September 4, 1862
     William Jackson West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on September 4, 1862 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Eura Ellen Terry, daughter of Samuel A. Terry and Loza/Lauza A. Moore, on June 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 William Jackson West died on January 19, 1955 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 67, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 83, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 126, District 18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 248, District 49, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 100, District 99, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 147, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Mail carrier10
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer12

Family

Eura Ellen Terry b. February 5, 1869, d. November 16, 1943
Marriage*William Jackson West married Eura Ellen Terry, daughter of Samuel A. Terry and Loza/Lauza A. Moore, on June 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1021] Mary Conner Williams, West Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1020] Will of John T West, Sr.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S1019] Will of William J. West will, Will of William J. West, unknown repository.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Willie West Sowers obituary in the Jun 14, 1973 edition.

Eura Ellen Terry1,2,3,4

F, b. February 5, 1869, d. November 16, 1943
FatherSamuel A. Terry2,4 b. August 10, 1839, d. August 5, 1914
MotherLoza/Lauza A. Moore2,4 b. January 5, 1844, d. March 23, 1893
     Eura Ellen Terry was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She was born on February 5, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She married William Jackson West, son of John Thrash West and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on June 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 As of June 13, 1888,her married name was West. Eura Ellen Terry died on November 16, 1943 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 248, District 49, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 100, District 99, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 147, District 10, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 155, District 32-12, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

William Jackson West b. September 4, 1862, d. January 19, 1955
Marriage*Eura Ellen Terry married William Jackson West, son of John Thrash West and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on June 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1021] Mary Conner Williams, West Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Willie West Sowers obituary in the Jun 14, 1973 edition.

Eura Erma "Erma" West1,2

F, b. December 26, 1899, d. March 31, 1992
FatherWilliam Jackson West1,3,4,2,5 b. September 4, 1862, d. January 19, 1955
MotherEura Ellen Terry1,4,2,5 b. February 5, 1869, d. November 16, 1943
     Her Social Security Number was 231-40-8448.6 Eura Erma "Erma" West was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 She was born on December 26, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 She married Ora Ogdon Atto on May 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 As of May 9, 1931,her married name was Atto. Eura Erma "Erma" West died on March 31, 1992 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 92.6,7 She Erma West Atto, 92, died Tuesday, March 31, 1992, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, and very recently by her sister, Alice West. Mrs. Atto was a retired school teacher having taught in Floyd and Nelson County for over forty years. She retired to her childhood home in 1970. She has been involved in various activities including teaching an adult Sunday School class in Floyd United Methodist Church, volunteer work at Floyd Library, the Garden Club, the Historical Society and the Virginia Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by two nieces, Eura Banner of Roanoke; and Mary Alice Turner, Salem; three nephews, John W. West of Roanoke; and Richard S. West of Chattanooga, Tenn; Frank D. West, Salem; also several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Thursday 2:00 p.m. at the Floyd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leonard Arnold and the Rev. Gene Sowder officiating. Interment in the West Family Cemetery at Westwood, Route 4, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Floyd United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from noon until 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home. on April 2, 1992.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 126, District 18, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as Martha4
1910Dwelling 248, District 49, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 100, District 99, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 15, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Substitute teacher10

Family

Ora Ogdon Atto b. April 29, 1876, d. August 4, 1955
Marriage*Eura Erma "Erma" West married Ora Ogdon Atto on May 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1019] Will of William J. West will, Will of William J. West, unknown repository.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Erma West Atto obitutary in the Apr 2, 1992 edition.
  8. [S1021] Mary Conner Williams, West Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ora Ogdon Atto1,2,3,4

M, b. April 29, 1876, d. August 4, 1955
     Ora Ogdon Atto was buried at West Family Cemetery, Westwood, Route 4, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He was born on April 29, 1876 at Newman, Douglas Co., Illinois.2,3,4 He married Eura Erma "Erma" West, daughter of William Jackson West and Eura Ellen Terry, on May 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Ora Ogdon Atto died on August 4, 1955 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 15, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Teacher5

Family

Eura Erma "Erma" West b. December 26, 1899, d. March 31, 1992
Marriage*Ora Ogdon Atto married Eura Erma "Erma" West, daughter of William Jackson West and Eura Ellen Terry, on May 9, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1021] Mary Conner Williams, West Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Thomas Minton1,2,3

M, b. November 26, 1891, d. January 12, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3754.4 William Thomas Minton was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1,7 He was born on November 26, 1891 at Ashe Co., North Carolina; His draft cards have a birth date of May 1, 1892.5,8,1,3,2 He married Eliza Hannah Conner, daughter of Giles Alexander Conner and Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, on August 31, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,10,1 William Thomas Minton died on January 12, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.5,11,1 He William T. Minton, age 84, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in the Veteran's Hospital, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Eliza Minton; one daughter, Mrs. Reva Howell, Pilot; one son, Garnett E. Minton, Salem; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at the Huffville Church. Burial in the Church Cemetery. on January 22, 1976.11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 103, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 137, District 32-15, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 12, District 32-19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1930Farmer12
1940Farmer13

Family

Eliza Hannah Conner b. September 28, 1899, d. April 23, 1983
Marriage*William Thomas Minton married Eliza Hannah Conner, daughter of Giles Alexander Conner and Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, on August 31, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9,10,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garnett Edward Minton obituary in the Mar 11, 1996 edition.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William T. Minton obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Archie Hollins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 5, 1896, d. September 16, 1955
     Archie Hollins was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,6,7,8 He was born on September 5, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6,9,7 He married Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, daughter of Giles Alexander Conner and Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, on October 16, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,8 Archie Hollins died on September 16, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.6,7,8 He Archie Hollins, 59, died last night at his home, 1520 23rd St., NE. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minerva Conner Hollins; three sons, Herman A. Hollins, Emory P. Hollins, Mallory B. Hollins, Roanoke; five daughters, Mrs. Clythus Wallace, Mrs. Katherine Hardy, Mrs. Essie Leffler, Roanoke; Mrs. Virgie Bowers, Baltimore; Mrs. Delores Smithson, Pearisburg; four brothers, Earnest Hollins, Bluefield, W.Va; Thomas Hollins, Chadds Ford, Pa; Cleve Hollins, Beckley, W.Va; James Hollins, Roanoke. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery in Floyd County. on September 17, 1955.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 82, District 82, Ward 7, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 18, District 13, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1950Dwelling 46, District 120-18, Roanoke, Virginia11

Occupation

1920City teamster5
1930Lumber truck driver10
1950Carpenter11

Family

Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner b. October 29, 1896, d. July 19, 1974
Marriage*Archie Hollins married Minerva Eugenia Tempy Jane "Nervie" Conner, daughter of Giles Alexander Conner and Susan Laura Lou Emma Martin, on October 16, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Archie Hollins obituary in the Sep 17, 1955 edition.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Bernie Franklin Hollins obituary in the Nov 9, 1939 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Archie Hollins obituary in the Feb 1, 1996 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emory Paul Hollins, Sr. obituary in the Dec 15, 2021 edition.
  17. [S12480] J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, online www.jtmorriss.com, From the Delores Ann Smithson obituary.

Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon1,2,3

F, b. April 13, 1924, d. December 20, 1985
FatherFlemon Andrew "Flem" Sigmon4,2,3,5,6,7,8,9 b. September 6, 1900, d. September 5, 1970
MotherEula Elizabeth Martin4,2,3,5,6,7,8,9 b. April 4, 1902, d. July 19, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 226-24-7795.10 Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.11,3 She was born on April 13, 1924 at Virginia.10,11,3 As of July 31, 1943,her married name was Furrow.2 She married Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on July 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2 Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon died on December 20, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.11,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 149, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow b. October 11, 1921, d. March 9, 1981
Marriage*Elsie Elizabeth Sigmon married Claude Hampton "Babe" Furrow, son of Claude Kyrus Furrow and Jemina Peradine "Dina" Bell, on July 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Gene Furrow obituary in the Mar 23, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Newton Sigmon obituary in the Jun 12, 2007 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eula Martin Sigmon obituary in the Jul 21, 1992 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Deltha Sigmon Jefferson obituary in the Nov 2, 2001 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hampton Andrew Sigmon obituary in the May 23, 2004 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese1,2,3

F, b. October 12, 1893, d. March 27, 1980
FatherJohn William DeWeese1,4,5,2,6,3,7 b. October 23, 1853
MotherDotia Levicia Wilson4,1,5,2,3,7 b. April 1, 1856, d. December 31, 1926
     Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.7 She and Troy Conner were divorced.7 Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese was born on October 12, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,7 She married Troy Conner, son of Asa L. Conner and Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, on December 8, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 8, 1919,her married name was Conner. Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese died on March 27, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 230, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 85, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 3, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 54, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with her parents2
1930Dwelling 217, District 11, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as a widow in the household of her father6
1940Dwelling 245, District 81-17, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8

Family

Troy Conner b. December 5, 1894, d. March 14, 1948
Divorce*Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese and Troy Conner were divorced.7 
Marriage* Effie Arminta "Minnie" DeWeese married Troy Conner, son of Asa L. Conner and Calla Ann "Callie" Poff, on December 8, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Delilah Cannaday

F, b. November 19, 1814, d. 1899
FatherWilliam A. "Patrick Billy" Cannaday b. September 18, 1781, d. July 11, 1874
MotherMartha "Patsy" Wright b. March 15, 1783, d. December 28, 1857
     Delilah Cannaday was born on November 19, 1814 at Patrick Co., Virginia. She married James Samuel "Jimmy" Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on October 27, 1836 at Patrick Co., Virginia. As of October 27, 1836,her married name was Moran. Delilah Cannaday died in 1899.

Family

James Samuel "Jimmy" Moran b. October 12, 1812, d. November 15, 1874
Marriage*She married James Samuel "Jimmy" Moran, son of Nelson Moran and Mary Owens, on October 27, 1836 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Mary Jane Raines1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. September 1, 1895, d. February 12, 1984
     Mary Jane Raines was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.8,7 She was born on September 1, 1895 at Virginia.8,7 She married Bonnie Waldo Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on March 4, 1914.4,7 As of March 4, 1914,her married name was Elmore.4 Mary Jane Raines died on February 12, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.8,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 39, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia9
1930Dwelling 238, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia3
1940Dwelling 282, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 189, District 120-84, Roanoke, Virginia11

Family

Bonnie Waldo Elmore b. September 19, 1891, d. December 28, 1986
Marriage*Mary Jane Raines married Bonnie Waldo Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on March 4, 1914.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Elmore Overstreet obituary in the Aug 1, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman E. Elmore obituary in the Sep 25, 2004 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Sherwood Elmore obituary in the Aug 2, 2015 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [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&
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

William Hobart Peters1,2,3,4

M, b. August 1, 1900, d. May 10, 1952
FatherGeorge Jackson Peters5 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
MotherAllie Lucy Janney5 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
     William Hobart Peters was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on August 1, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,3,4 He married Clara Artokie Nichols, daughter of Amos M. Nichols and Loula A. "Lula" Ingram, on April 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 William Hobart Peters died on May 10, 1952 at age 51.1,3

Family

Clara Artokie Nichols b. March 27, 1902, d. September 23, 1994
Marriage*He married Clara Artokie Nichols, daughter of Amos M. Nichols and Loula A. "Lula" Ingram, on April 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Artokie Nichols Peters obituary in the Sep 24, 1994 edition.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley A. Peters obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the George Ellis Peters obituary.
  11. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  12. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Clara Artokie Nichols1

F, b. March 27, 1902, d. September 23, 1994
FatherAmos M. Nichols2 b. August 6, 1873, d. June 7, 1952
MotherLoula A. "Lula" Ingram2 b. April 1, 1874, d. July 31, 1953
     Clara Artokie Nichols was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on March 27, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She married William Hobart Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on April 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of April 30, 1922,her married name was Peters. Clara Artokie Nichols died on September 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.1 She PETERS, Clara Artokie Nichols, 92, of formerly Floyd, died Friday, September 23, 1994, in Salem Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hobert Peters; one daughter, Christine Richard; two sons, William Hobert Peters Jr. and Curtis D. Peters. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Lela Peters of Floyd, Shirley and Maxine Peters of Check, G. E. and Joyce Peters of Roanoke; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marie and Arnold Kelley of Suffolk, Jean and Houston Willis of Roanoke, Carolyn Reed, Roanoke; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Okie Guilliams and one brother, Lonzie Nichols both of Roanoke. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. John Ingram and Elder W. T. Conner officiating. Interment in the Vest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. on September 24, 1994.1

Family

William Hobart Peters b. August 1, 1900, d. May 10, 1952
Marriage*She married William Hobart Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on April 30, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Artokie Nichols Peters obituary in the Sep 24, 1994 edition.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  5. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley A. Peters obituary in the Jan 11, 1996 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the George Ellis Peters obituary.
  10. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Frank Lee Ferris1,2,3

M, b. November 2, 1930, d. December 9, 2015
FatherPosie Jessie Ferris1,4,5,2 b. December 28, 1894, d. December 19, 1958
MotherEliza Myrtle Carr5,2 b. January 5, 1895, d. March 30, 1934
     Frank Lee Ferris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,6 He Raised by Erie Poff and Mary Simpson as a foster child.1 He Frank was a foster son of James Preston and Flora Holt Conner.7 He was born on November 2, 1930 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Clara Marie Bower on June 29, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3 Frank Lee Ferris died on December 9, 2015 at Virginia at age 85.2 He Frank Lee Ferris, 85, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born in Check, Va., on November 2, 1930, son of the late Jesse and Myrtle Ferris. His brothers and his foster mother, Mary Poff, also preceded him in death. Mr. Ferris graduated from Check School in 1948. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from August of 1950 until June of 1954. He worked in the hardware department at Graves-Humphreys, then Nelson Roanoke, retiring after 40 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 and1/2 years, Marie; children, Frank Jr., Mary Ellen, Robert, Joseph, and Dawn (a loving grandchild they raised). Also surviving are five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice and the staff of Woodhaven Nursing Home for all they did for Frank. on December 13, 2015.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 150, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Clara Marie Bower b. November 17, 1929, d. December 22, 2019
Marriage*Frank Lee Ferris married Clara Marie Bower on June 29, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Ferris obitutary in the Dec 13, 2015 edition.
  3. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marie Bower Ferris obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the P. Jesse Ferris obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Fordsel Ferris obituary in the May 1, 2007 edition.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Lela Bower obituary in the Jun 10, 1992 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mary Ellen Calkins obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calkins-Ferris wedding announcement in the Aug 7, 2005 edition.

Clara Marie Bower1,2

F, b. November 17, 1929, d. December 22, 2019
     Clara Marie Bower was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 She Marie Bower Ferris, 90, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born in Floyd on November 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Bower. Marie graduated from Floyd County High School and spent most of her career working in the school systems where she retired from Roanoke City Schools in 1994. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lee Ferris; and daughter, Mary Ellen Calkins. She is survived by her children, Frank Ferris, Jr., Robert Ferris, Joseph Ferris and wife Melanie, Dawn O’Connor and husband Andrew. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodhaven Nursing Home for their continuous care for Marie over the past several years. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.4 She was born on November 17, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 She married Frank Lee Ferris, son of Posie Jessie Ferris and Eliza Myrtle Carr, on June 29, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 As of June 29, 1954,her married name was Ferris. Clara Marie Bower died on December 22, 2019 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.4

Family

Frank Lee Ferris b. November 2, 1930, d. December 9, 2015
Marriage*She married Frank Lee Ferris, son of Posie Jessie Ferris and Eliza Myrtle Carr, on June 29, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 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&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Marie Bower Ferris obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Lela Bower obituary in the Jun 10, 1992 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frank Lee Ferris obitutary in the Dec 13, 2015 edition.
  7. [S6901] Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.valleyfuneralserviceva.com, From the Mary Ellen Calkins obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calkins-Ferris wedding announcement in the Aug 7, 2005 edition.

Brian Keith Nutter1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 20, 1967, d. July 7, 2011
FatherMerlin Jackson "Jack" Nutter Sr.1,2,5 b. September 25, 1935, d. October 30, 2014
MotherCarol Sue Castle1,2,5 b. January 18, 1942, d. April 24, 2016
     Brian Keith Nutter was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-11-1358.6 He was born on November 20, 1967.1,6 He died on July 7, 2011 at West Virginia at age 43.6,4 He Brian Keith Nutter, 43, of Rainelle died July 7, 2011. on July 10, 2011.4

Citations

  1. [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Merlin Nutter, Sr. obituary in the Nov 1, 2014 edition.
  3. [S5116] Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Brian Keith Nutter obituary in the Jul 10, 2011 edition.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Carol Sue Nutter obituary in the Apr 27, 2016 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Stephen Andrew Hancock1,2,3,4

M, b. 1827, d. August 10, 1900
FatherBarnett Hancock5
     Stephen Andrew Hancock was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "C.S.A." He served in the 22nd Virginia Regiment.6,1 He was born in 1827 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,1,3 He married Sarah Ballard Craft, daughter of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on December 24, 1848 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Stephen Andrew Hancock Overseers of the Poor against Stephen Hancock for Bastardy. This was continued from time to time for a year or so then dropped. on September 23, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 He Commonwealth versus Stephen Hancock for assault and battery, order for this case to be dismissed at next court unless Mildred P. Eans, the voluntary Prosecutrix, give security for further costs. on November 26, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 He Mildred P. Eans failed to give security so this case was dismissed. on June 22, 1868 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 He Susan Brown and Stephen Hancock indicted for Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation. on May 8, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 He married Susan F. Pence on July 7, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Susan listed no parents when she married Stephen.5,1,9 Stephen Andrew Hancock Stephen Hancock and Susan Brown appear in court and having United in Bonds of Matrimony, dismissed, they to pay the costs. on July 8, 1873 at Craig Co., Virginia.8 He married Emma Aludelia Drummond on January 6, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.10,4 Stephen Andrew Hancock died on August 10, 1900 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.6,1,3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 125, District 8, Botetourt Co., Virginia11
1860Dwelling 286, Craigs Creek, Craig Co., Virginia12
1870Dwelling 18, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia13
1880Dwelling 74, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1850Laborer11
1860Miller12
1870Miller13
1880Miller14

Family 1

Sarah Ballard Craft b. circa 1832, d. October 9, 1854
Marriage*Stephen Andrew Hancock married Sarah Ballard Craft, daughter of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on December 24, 1848 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children

Family 2

Susan F. Pence b. August 19, 1831, d. March 11, 1884
Marriage*Stephen Andrew Hancock married Susan F. Pence on July 7, 1873 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Susan listed no parents when she married Stephen.5,1,9 
Children

Family 3

Emma Aludelia Drummond b. October 19, 1870, d. December 2, 1936
Marriage*Stephen Andrew Hancock married Emma Aludelia Drummond on January 6, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.10,4 

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  6. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  7. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  8. [S8513] Unknown compiler, Craig County Court Order Books.
  9. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  10. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  11. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  16. [S777] Kim Watson, "Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 13, 2001.
  17. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  18. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  19. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.