Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

John Lem Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 15, 1892, d. July 11, 1971

Father

John Floyd Poff^1,2,5,7,8 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941

Mother

Lucy Jane Conner^1,2,5,7,8 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941

John Lem Poff was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on October 15, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 15, 1894 and his WWII card has Oct 15, 1896.^3,5,9 He married Helen Earl Edwards on October 16, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8 John Lem Poff died on July 11, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^5,6 He John Lem Poff, 78, 2236 Patterson Ave., SW, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a retired employe of Harris Hardwood Co. Surviving are his wife, Helen E. Poff; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Kelley, Mrs. Arlene Smith, Roanoke; two sons, J. Bill Poff, J. A. Poff, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Ferguson, Vinton. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton. on July 13, 1971.⁶

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 148, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 219, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹¹

1950

Dwelling 186, District 120-110, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

Occupation

1910		Railroad laborer¹
1920		Laborer¹⁰
1930		Textile company laborer⁴
1940		Carpenter¹¹
1950		Flooring company mechanic¹²

Family

Helen Earl Edwards b. June 14, 1898, d. December 11, 1977

Marriage*

John Lem Poff married Helen Earl Edwards on October 16, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8

Children

Arlene Lucy Poff+^{10,4,13,6,14,15} b. March 22, 1918, d. April 25, 2002
Mildred Lee Poff+^4,13,11,16,6 b. March 13, 1922, d. November 28, 2008
John Bill "Billy" Poff^{4,13,11,16,6,12,15,5} b. June 17, 1927, d. March 28, 1993
Joseph Andrew "Joe" Poff+^{17,13,11,16,6,15} b. June 25, 1932, d. July 13, 2007

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Lem Poff obituary in the Jul 13, 1971 edition.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Poff Kelley obituary in the Nov 29, 2008 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Bill Poff obituary in the Mar 30, 1993 edition.

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr.^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1894, d. April 15, 1968

Father

John Floyd Poff^1,2,5,3,6 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941

Mother

Lucy Jane Conner^1,2,5,3,6 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941

His Social Security Number was 231-05-4135.⁷ Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,10 He was born on June 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards he lists his birth date as Jun 15, 1895 and the Virginia Births and Christenings database has Apr 15, 1894.^{8,7,11,5,3,9,4} He married Cynthia Belle Gillespie circa 1916.^12,3,10 Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Elva Mae Secrist on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³ Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Elva Mae Secrist were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴ Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. died on April 15, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^8,3,9,10 He Charles O. Poff Sr., 73, of 3500 Chaparall Drive, SW, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Caldwell. He was retired employe of Adams Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Gillespie Poff; two other daughters, Mrs. W. P. Hylton, Roanoke, Mrs. James Robertson, Vinton; four sons, Charles O. Poff Jr., Peter A. Poff, Ivan T. Poff, Norman Poff, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie P. Ferguson, Vinton, Mrs. J. J. Bradshaw, Roanoke; brother, J. L. Poff, Roanoke. Burial in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. on April 16, 1968.¹⁰

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1920

Dwelling 351, District 29, Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁵

1930

Dwelling 145, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

1940

Dwelling 214, District 119-20, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁶

1950

Dwelling 582, District 81-19, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

¹⁷

Occupation

1910		Railroad laborer¹
1920		Railroad laborer¹⁵
1930		Coal company laborer¹²
1940		Coal yard truck driver¹⁶
1950		Truck driver¹⁷

Family 1

Cynthia Belle Gillespie b. June 25, 1898, d. July 17, 1972

Marriage*

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Cynthia Belle Gillespie circa 1916.^12,3,10

Children

Vettress Poff³ b. November 15, 1915, d. September 22, 1916
Ocie Marie Poff+^{18,19,15,12,13,20} b. January 2, 1917, d. May 8, 1987
Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr.+^{18,19,15,12,13,20,21,10} b. September 26, 1918, d. April 2, 1991
Versie Ola "Sis" Poff+^18,19,12 b. February 25, 1921, d. July 24, 1998
Peter Albert "Pete" Poff+^{18,19,12,16,13,10} b. February 18, 1924, d. November 18, 2002
Ivan Thomas Poff Sr.+^{18,19,12,16,13,10,21} b. July 16, 1926, d. February 26, 2007
Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" Poff+^{18,19,16,13,17,22} b. January 28, 1934, d. March 21, 2024
Norman L. Poff+^{18,19,16,13,17,10,21} b. January 3, 1936, d. February 15, 2005

Family 2

Elva Mae Secrist

Marriage*

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. married Elva Mae Secrist on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹³

Divorce*

Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Elva Mae Secrist were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lucy Jane Poff obituary in the Jul 5, 1941 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles O. Poff, Sr. obituary in the Apr 16, 1968 edition.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Peter Albert Poff obituary in the Nov 20, 2002 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norman Poff obituary in the Feb 16, 2005 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the K. Elizabeth Caldwell obituary in the Mar 23, 2024 edition.

May L. Poff^1,2,3

F, b. June 15, 1896, d. July 10, 1971

Father

John Floyd Poff^1,4,2,3 b. October 1, 1858, d. August 29, 1941

Mother

Lucy Jane Conner^1,4,2,3 b. January, 1857, d. July 5, 1941

May L. Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-1006.⁷ Her married name was Bradshaw.³ She married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr.³ May L. Poff was born on June 15, 1896 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Jun 1, 1904 and the SSDI has a birth date of Jun 1, 1896.^4,2,3,7 As of circa 1913,her married name was Fisher.^5,8 She married Charles Oscar Fisher circa 1913.^8,3 May L. Poff and Charles Oscar Fisher were divorced before April, 1940.⁹ May L. Poff died on July 10, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^3,5 She May Poff Bradshaw, 70, of 1114 13th St., SE, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of John J. Bradshaw. She was a collector for the Salvation Army. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Stacy, Mrs. Samuel Moore, Roanoke; two sons, Charles Fisher, Miami, Fla., Robert Fisher, Salem; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Homer Shreve, Mrs. Lewis Tolley, Roanoke; a stepson, John J. Bradshaw Jr., Vinton; a brother, Lem Poff, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Ferguson, Vinton. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 11, 1971.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 91, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 69, District 114, Highland Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 355, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 110, District 119-23, Roanoke, Virginia

¹⁰

1950

Dwelling 20, District 120-112, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Family 1

John Jacob Bradshaw Sr. b. August 10, 1900, d. March 7, 1983

Marriage*

May L. Poff married John Jacob Bradshaw Sr.³

Family 2

Charles Oscar Fisher b. August 30, 1880, d. May 18, 1965

Marriage*

May L. Poff married Charles Oscar Fisher circa 1913.^8,3

Divorce*

May L. Poff and Charles Oscar Fisher were divorced before April, 1940.⁹

Children

Bessie Ola Fisher+^5,11,8,12 b. March 26, 1915, d. May 18, 1993
Charles William Fisher+^{5,13,11,8,14,12} b. July 24, 1916, d. September 4, 1996
Robert Lee Fisher^{5,11,8,13,15,14,12} b. November 13, 1918, d. May 3, 2000

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the May Poff Bradshaw obituary in the Jul 11, 1971 edition.
[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&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Fisher obituary in the May 5, 2000 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Francis Marion "Frank" Poff^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. July 4, 1891, d. May 3, 1916

Father

Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff^1,2,6,7 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962

Mother

Lizenie Alice Hale^1,2,6,7 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943

Francis Marion "Frank" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 He was born on July 4, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,6,7 He married Virginia Octavia Walsh on November 21, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,7,8,4,9 Francis Marion "Frank" Poff died on May 3, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 24.^6,7

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 166, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

Occupation

1910

Hotel baggage checker²

Family

Virginia Octavia Walsh b. May 23, 1894, d. June 1, 1982

Marriage*

Francis Marion "Frank" Poff married Virginia Octavia Walsh on November 21, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,7,8,4,9

Child

Harold Eldridge Poff^3,10,9,11 b. September 2, 1913, d. April 21, 2009

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold Eldridge Poff obituary in the Apr 23, 2009 edition.
[S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
[S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
[S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Virginia O. Poff obituary in the Jun 3, 1982 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Elmer Adolphus Poff^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 5, 1893, d. October 5, 1967

Father

Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff^1,5,7,8 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962

Mother

Lizenie Alice Hale^1,5,7 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943

Elmer Adolphus Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,5 He was born on February 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,5,6 He married Una May Kesling before June, 1913.² Elmer Adolphus Poff and Una May Kesling were divorced before August, 1918.⁷ Elmer Adolphus Poff married Mary Jane Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,10 Elmer Adolphus Poff died on October 5, 1967 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,5 He Elmer A. Poff, 74, of Roanoke, died Thursday night in a Marion hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emory V. Haga, Roanoke; a son, Bernard E. Poff, Toledo, Ohio. on October 6, 1967.¹¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 276, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 182, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 330, District 119-7, Roanoke, Virginia

¹²

1950

Dwelling 233, District 120-32, Roanoke, Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1920		Railway shop electrician²
1930		Steam railroad electrician³
1940		Railroad electrician¹²
1950		Railroad electrician¹³

Family 1

Una May Kesling b. May 30, 1894, d. April 16, 1961

Marriage*

Elmer Adolphus Poff married Una May Kesling before June, 1913.²

Divorce*

Elmer Adolphus Poff and Una May Kesling were divorced before August, 1918.⁷

Child

Bernard Elmer Poff+^14,15 b. July 16, 1913, d. June 27, 1971

Family 2

Mary Jane Muncy b. April 23, 1896, d. September 17, 1964

Marriage*

Elmer Adolphus Poff married Mary Jane Muncy, daughter of James Van Buren Muncy and Sarah Francis "Sallie" Reynolds, on August 15, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,7,10

Children

Lawrence Edward Poff^5,14,16,17 b. July 6, 1919, d. September 13, 1919
Vivian Virginia Poff+^3,18,12,19 b. October 14, 1922, d. July 4, 2002
William Nelson Poff⁵ b. February 7, 1926, d. February 9, 1926

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Fred C. Poff obituary in the Jan 31, 1945 edition.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Jane Muncy Poff obituary in the Sep 19, 1964 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer A. Poff obituary in the Oct 6, 1967 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
[S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
[S686] Roanoke World News, From the Lawrence E. Poff obituary in the Sep 17, 1919 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vivian Virginia Poff Haga obituary in the Jul 6, 2002 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

June Marie Elmore^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 24, 1925, d. November 21, 1993

Father

Leonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore^1,2,3,5 b. June 16, 1896, d. December 11, 1969

Mother

Jane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman^2,5 b. August 2, 1897, d. January 18, 1931

June Marie Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-8007.¹ She married William Lewis Hawthorne.^6,8,9,10 Her married name was Hawthorne. June Marie Elmore was born on January 24, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,4,5 She died on November 21, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.^6,8 She HAWTHORNE, June E., 68, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 21, 1993. She was the widow of William L. Hawthorne and is survived by one sister, Katherine E. Michaelson; two sons, Paul L. Hawthorne and Jesse V. Hawthorne; four grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Beulah R. Hawthorne of Roanoke. Mrs. Hawthorne served as a Public Health Nurse for the City of Richmond Health Department from 1967 until her death. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 22, 1993.⁶

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 163, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 261, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia

1950

Dwelling 30, District 120-13, Richmond, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1950

Nurse⁹

Family

William Lewis Hawthorne b. December 21, 1925, d. January 25, 1967

Marriage*

June Marie Elmore married William Lewis Hawthorne.^6,8,9,10

Children

Paul Leslie Hawthorne^6,12,10
Jesse Vernon Hawthorne^6,10

Citations

[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the June E. Hawthorne obituary in the Nov 22, 1993 edition.
[S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William L. Hawthorne obituary in the Jan 26, 1967 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese¹

F, b. January 30, 1928, d. November 29, 1995

Father

Phillip Anderson DeWeese^1,2,3 b. November 26, 1895, d. June 29, 1946

Mother

Gertrude Mae Wertz^1,2,3 b. May 2, 1901, d. January 31, 1980

Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4875.⁴ Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married Unknown Covington.⁵ Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese was born on January 30, 1928 at Virginia.^4,2 She died on November 29, 1995 at Virginia at age 67.¹ She DEWEESE, Hazeltine Myrtle, 67, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 1995. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip A. and Gertrude Wertz Deweese. She is survived by aunts and uncles, Annie Wertz Ferguson and husband, Guy, Ola Wertz Hippert, Hazel Wertz McNulty and husband, Raymond, all of Roanoke; also surviving are a number of cousins and friends. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 1, 1995 at Sherwood Memorial Park, with Elder Kenneth Currier officiating. Arrangments are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on December 1, 1995.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 200, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia

1940

Dwelling 181, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia

Family

Unknown Covington

Marriage*

Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese married Unknown Covington.⁵

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazeltine Myrtle DeWeese obituary in the Dec 1, 1995 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S223] DeWeese Genealogy, online http://www.deweeses.com

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr.^1,2

M, b. July 27, 1896, d. April 11, 1981

Father

Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff^3,4,5,6 b. February 20, 1870, d. January 27, 1962

Mother

Lizenie Alice Hale^3,4,5,6 b. December 1, 1868, d. December 27, 1943

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. was buried at Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio.^7,8,9 His name was legally changed to James Clyde Arthur.^10,11,7,8,12 His Social Security Number was 291-03-0939.¹³ He was born on July 27, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The veterans records have a birth year of 1893 and also Jul 28, 1898, and his WWII draft card has 1898.^4,14,7,12,9 He married Claudine Elizabeth Page on July 14, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1923, Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. was also known as James Clyde Arthur Moved to Akron, Ohio and changed his name to James Clyde Arthur.³ He married Patricia Ann Howard circa 1925.^15,16 Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Beatrice Jane Straley on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^11,17 Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. died on April 11, 1981 at Sandusky, Erie Co., Ohio, at age 84.^15,10,14,7,9 He James C. Arthur, 84, died April 11, 1981, at the Ohio Veteran's Home, Sandusky, Ohio. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Karl (Betty) Lamka, of Manchester, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Bock, of Tallmadge; son, David; and ten grandchildren. on April 14, 1981.¹⁰ He Clyde Poff, also known as James Arthur, 82, Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, died Saturday morning in the Seacrest Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Akron Local Plumbers Union. Surviving are a son, David Arthur, Ohio; two daughters, Betty Lamka, Manchester, OH, and Patricia Bock, Tallmadge, OH; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane. Inurnment will be in Ohio Veterans Cemetery. on April 15, 1981.⁸

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 53, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 166, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

1920

Dwelling 518, District 22, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 68, District 21, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

Enumerated with his new name James C. Arthur and listing his birth place as Texas¹⁶

1940

Dwelling 13, District 89-42A, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

¹⁸

1950

Dwelling 4, District 89-93, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio

¹⁹

Occupation

1920		Plumber⁶
1930		Plumber¹⁶
1940		Hospital boiler engineer¹⁸
1950		Plumber¹⁹

Family 1

Claudine Elizabeth Page b. October 26, 1901, d. October 8, 1996

Marriage*

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Claudine Elizabeth Page on July 14, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

Children

Clyde Arthur Poff Jr.+¹ b. December 23, 1920, d. July 14, 2013
Juanita Poff+²⁰ b. February 8, 1922, d. November 9, 2012
Louise Madeline Poff+^16,1 b. November 8, 1923, d. July 20, 2011

Family 2

Patricia Ann Howard b. October 5, 1897, d. March 22, 1937

Marriage*

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Patricia Ann Howard circa 1925.^15,16

Children

Elisabeth Hope "Betty" Arthur+^{16,10,8,21,22} b. March 7, 1925, d. September 15, 1987
Patricia Ann Arthur+^{10,18,23,8,19} b. September 15, 1932, d. August 28, 2019

Family 3

Beatrice Jane Straley b. November 29, 1920, d. November 8, 1963

Marriage*

Clyde Arthur Poff Sr. married Beatrice Jane Straley on May 3, 1939 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^11,17

Children

David Carl Arthur^{10,22,8,17,24,19}
Judy Jane Arthur^24,19 b. circa 1946, d. January 20, 1959

Citations

[S3572] The Bay Net, online http://www.thebaynet.com, From the Juanita Poff Nicholson obituary.
[S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
[S193] Michael Lamka - grandson, "Clyde Arthur Poff," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 20, 2003.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S11060] Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, Erie Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Clyde Poff, aka James Arthur obituary in the Apr 15, 1981 edition.
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the James C. Arthur obituary in the Apr 14, 1981 edition.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur-Straley marriage record.
[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.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Beatrice Jane Arthur obituary in the Nov 8, 1963 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S683] Christine Arthur, Clyde A. Poff in "Poff Surname Listserve," listserve message Feb 24, 2003; Jan 1, 2004; May 22, 2004.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
[S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Judy Jane Arthur obituary in the Jan 21, 1959 edition.

Charles F. Taylor^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1863, d. September 1, 1886

Father

Richard Taylor^1,2,3 b. April, 1817

Mother

Rebecca Poff^1,2,3 b. circa 1828, d. before June 18, 1900

Charles F. Taylor was born circa 1863 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on September 1, 1886 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 57, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1880

Dwelling 137, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

George Meadows¹

M, b. circa 1802, d. after September, 1870

George Meadows was born circa 1802 at Virginia. He married Tabitha Payne on October 20, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ George Meadows died after September, 1870 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.

Family

Tabitha Payne

Marriage*

He married Tabitha Payne on October 20, 1823 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Hezekiah Meadows+² b. circa 1835, d. before September 20, 1870
Margaret Katherine Meadows^3,4,5 b. circa 1846, d. December 10, 1881

Citations

[S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
[S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1891] H. Wade Doyle, "Register Report for Zacharias Pfaff."
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Peter George Meadows¹

M, b. July 19, 1858, d. before April 15, 1910

Father

Hezekiah Meadows¹ b. circa 1835, d. before September 20, 1870

Mother

Christine "Christina" Poff^1,2,3 b. November, 1833

Peter George Meadows was born on July 19, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1 He married Sarah J. Walters, daughter of John Walters and Rhoda Rutrough, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Peter George Meadows died before April 15, 1910; His wife Sarah was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 218, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

1900

Dwelling 200, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia

Occupation

1900

Farmer³

Family

Sarah J. Walters b. September 10, 1861, d. January 25, 1917

Marriage*

Peter George Meadows married Sarah J. Walters, daughter of John Walters and Rhoda Rutrough, on November 27, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

Children

Harvey Reed Meadows+^3,6 b. April 22, 1883, d. March 6, 1924
Dannie Lillian Meadows+^3,6 b. September, 1887, d. February 24, 1924
Terry Lee Meadows³ b. May 27, 1893, d. January 23, 1985
Hezekiah William "Bill" Meadows+³ b. February 3, 1900, d. June 22, 1950

Citations

[S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Benjamin Reed Meadows^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1861

Father

Hezekiah Meadows² b. circa 1835, d. before September 20, 1870

Mother

Christine "Christina" Poff^4,1,2 b. November, 1833

Benjamin Reed Meadows was born circa 1861 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt on December 11, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 218, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

⁴

1880

Dwelling 287, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

Family

Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt b. 1865

Marriage*

Benjamin Reed Meadows married Mary S. "Mollie" Wirt on December 11, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

Children

Gertrude V. Meadows+^5,3,6 b. November 1, 1885, d. December 20, 1953
Woodsy L. Meadows+^5,7 b. May 1, 1887

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gertrude Patrick death certificate.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Patrick-Meadows marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Meadows-Compton marriage record.

James Warren Elmore Sr.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. April 29, 1920, d. October 3, 1988

Father

Leonard Houston "Jake" "Leslie" Elmore^1,8,9,4,6 b. June 16, 1896, d. December 11, 1969

Mother

Jane Marie "Janie" Zimmerman^8,4,6 b. August 2, 1897, d. January 18, 1931

His Social Security Number was 225-10-6864.¹⁰ James Warren Elmore Sr. was buried at Saint Alban's Memorial Grove, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ He Served in the Air Force during WWII. He and Betty lived in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Arlington, Virginia and Annandale, Virginia. At his request, Jim's ashes were buried in the garden of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Annandale, Virginia, but a marker was erected in Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, Virginia "so my descendants can find me". His widow still lives in Annandale.¹¹ He was born on April 29, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{10,2,3,4,5,12} He married Elizabeth Fleming Boyd on April 26, 1947.^11,7 James Warren Elmore Sr. died on October 3, 1988 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 68.^10,3,4,12

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 163, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 261, District 119-41, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

1950

Dwelling 77, District 7-36, Arlington Co., Virginia

¹³

Occupation

1950

Motor vehicle trade assosciation analyist¹³

Family

Elizabeth Fleming Boyd b. May 23, 1925, d. July 21, 2016

Marriage*

James Warren Elmore Sr. married Elizabeth Fleming Boyd on April 26, 1947.^11,7

Children

Ann Fleming Elmore^13,14,7
Elizabeth Boyd Elmore^11,14,7
James Warren Elmore Jr.^11,14,7
Leslie Roberts Elmore^14,7

Citations

[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S8085] Saint Alban's Memorial Grove, Fairfax Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[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.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S8480] Demaine Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/springfield-va/demaine-funeral-home/4855, From the Elizabeth Boyd Elmore obituary.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Mary Lucy Dyer^1,2,3

F, b. circa 1875, d. July 12, 1882

Father

Henry Lee Dyer^1,3 b. December 25, 1853, d. February 5, 1920

Mother

Lydia/Lidia J. "Liddie" Poff^1,3 b. October, 1842, d. November 2, 1916

Mary Lucy Dyer was born circa 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on July 12, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 155, District 54, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

John V. Reed^1,2,3,4

M, b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896

Father

Ezra Reed² b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843

Mother

Lydia "Liddy" Light² b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875

John V. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,2 He was born on April 10, 1828 at Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Rachel Russell on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 John V. Reed died on February 12, 1896 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 67.^2,4

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 334, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

1880

Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1860		Farmer³
1870		Farmer⁶
1880		Farmer⁷

Family

Rachel Russell b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914

Marriage*

John V. Reed married Rachel Russell on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,4,5

Children

Robert M. Reed^3,4 b. May 22, 1859, d. August 1, 1874
Harriett L. Reed^2,4 b. March 3, 1862, d. April 15, 1868
Lydia Mae Reed+^2,7,4 b. June 10, 1866, d. November 25, 1942
Robert Reed² b. October 22, 1873, d. August 1, 1874

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Rachel Russell^1,2,3

F, b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914

Rachel Russell was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 She was born on May 26, 1832 at Indiana.^2,3,4 She married John V. Reed, son of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 As of March 4, 1858,her married name was Reed. Rachel Russell died on April 7, 1914 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 81.⁴

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 334, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

1870

Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

1880

Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

1900

Dwelling 129, District 116, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁸

1910

Dwelling 23, District 146, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Enumerated in thew household of her son-in-law Hill C. Cleveland⁹

Family

John V. Reed b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896

Marriage*

Rachel Russell married John V. Reed, son of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on March 4, 1858 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,3,4

Children

Robert M. Reed^5,3 b. May 22, 1859, d. August 1, 1874
Harriett L. Reed^2,3 b. March 3, 1862, d. April 15, 1868
Lydia Mae Reed+^2,7,3 b. June 10, 1866, d. November 25, 1942
Robert Reed² b. October 22, 1873, d. August 1, 1874

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Harriett L. Reed¹

F, b. March 3, 1862, d. April 15, 1868

Father

John V. Reed^2,1 b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896

Mother

Rachel Russell^2,1 b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914

Harriett L. Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,1 She was born on March 3, 1862 at Wabash Co., Indiana.² She died on April 15, 1868 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 6.^2,1

Citations

[S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Robert Reed¹

M, b. October 22, 1873, d. August 1, 1874

Father

John V. Reed¹ b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896

Mother

Rachel Russell¹ b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914

Robert Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on October 22, 1873 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ He died on August 1, 1874 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Lydia Mae Reed^1,2

F, b. June 10, 1866, d. November 25, 1942

Father

John V. Reed^3,4,2 b. April 10, 1828, d. February 12, 1896

Mother

Rachel Russell^3,4,2 b. May 26, 1832, d. April 7, 1914

Lydia Mae Reed was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.² She was born on June 10, 1866 at Indiana.^4,2 As of June 13, 1889,her married name was Cleaveland.¹ She married Cooper Hill Cleaveland on June 13, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2 Lydia Mae Reed died on November 25, 1942 at age 76.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 170, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

1880

Dwelling 95, District 185, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

1900

Dwelling 128, District 116, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

1910

Dwelling 23, District 146, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

1920

Dwelling 33, District 182, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁸

1930

Dwelling 79, District 5, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of her son Hugh⁹

1940

Dwelling 302, District 85-6, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Family

Cooper Hill Cleaveland b. November, 1857, d. May 26, 1925

Marriage*

Lydia Mae Reed married Cooper Hill Cleaveland on June 13, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

Roscoe V. Cleaveland² b. circa 1888, d. July 11, 1892
Robert Leo Cleaveland+^7,6,11,12 b. May 20, 1893, d. March 16, 1957
Earl Reed Cleveland+^7,6,13,11,14 b. March 10, 1896, d. January 5, 1946
Hugh Victor Cleaveland+^{7,2,6,8,10,11} b. January 28, 1899, d. July 30, 1956
Lillian Beatrice Cleaveland+^7,8,15,11 b. August 31, 1901, d. December 5, 1987

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rhoda Josephine Reed¹

F, b. August 8, 1832, d. May 14, 1909

Father

Ezra Reed² b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843

Mother

Lydia "Liddy" Light² b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875

Rhoda Josephine Reed was buried at Reins Cemetery (also known as Reins Cemetery), 920 Fulton Street, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,4 She was born on August 8, 1832 at Indiana.^5,4 As of April 29, 1848,her married name was Spencer.¹ She married Josiah C. Spencer on April 29, 1848 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ Rhoda Josephine Reed died on May 14, 1909 at Iowa at age 76.⁴

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 130, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

1860

Dwelling 686, Knox Township, Clarke Co., Iowa

⁷

1870

Dwelling 93, Swan Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁸

1880

Dwelling 93, District 118, Swan and Union Townships, Marion Co., Iowa

⁹

1900

Dwelling 36, District 52, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁵

Family

Josiah C. Spencer b. December 28, 1826, d. March 24, 1912

Marriage*

Rhoda Josephine Reed married Josiah C. Spencer on April 29, 1848 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹

Children

William H. Spencer⁶ b. circa 1849
Ella Ora Spencer+^8,9 b. December 18, 1861, d. March 14, 1933

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S8997] Rees Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Martha Elizabeth Reed^1,2

F, b. December 24, 1834, d. June 20, 1911

Father

Ezra Reed¹ b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843

Mother

Lydia "Liddy" Light^1,2 b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875

Martha Elizabeth Reed was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ She was born on December 24, 1834 at Indiana.^4,3 As of circa 1853,her married name was Dawson.⁴ She married Joseph Dawson circa 1853.^1,4 Martha Elizabeth Reed died on June 20, 1911 at Marion Co., Iowa, at age 76.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 51, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 925, Allen Township, Polk Co., Iowa

⁵

1870

Dwelling 140, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁶

1880

Dwelling 198, District 121, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁷

1900

Dwelling 150, District 52, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁴

1910

Dwelling 62, District 55, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁸

Family

Joseph Dawson b. April 19, 1830, d. August 19, 1916

Marriage*

Martha Elizabeth Reed married Joseph Dawson circa 1853.^1,4

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S3408] Pleasantville Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Thomas H. Reed^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. circa 1839, d. October 4, 1862

Father

Ezra Reed¹ b. circa 1805, d. before September, 1843

Mother

Lydia "Liddy" Light^1,2 b. February 28, 1807, d. April 18, 1875

Thomas H. Reed was buried at Corinth National Cemetery, 1551 Horton Street, Corinth, Alcorn Co., Mississippi.^3,4,5 He was born circa 1839 at Indiana.² He died on October 4, 1862.^3,4,5

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 51, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 925, Allen Township, Polk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Joseph Dawson⁶

1860

Dwelling 691, Knox Township, Clarke Co., Iowa

⁶

Occupation

1860

Farm laborer⁶

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S11529] Unknown compiler, Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Records.
[S9332] Unknown compiler, U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries, 1862-1960.
[S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

George Eager Crawford^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 10, 1879, d. October 17, 1918

George Eager Crawford was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on September 10, 1879 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Maude Beatrice "Maudie" Chatham, daughter of William Gast Chatham and Margaret Jane Trask, on August 14, 1905 at Washington, D.C..^2,5 George Eager Crawford died on October 17, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^2,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 136, District 122, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

Occupation

1910

Railroad machine shop painter⁶

Family

Maude Beatrice "Maudie" Chatham b. June 18, 1885, d. February 21, 1969

Marriage*

George Eager Crawford married Maude Beatrice "Maudie" Chatham, daughter of William Gast Chatham and Margaret Jane Trask, on August 14, 1905 at Washington, D.C..^2,5

Children

George William Crawford+^2,6,7 b. August 23, 1906, d. December 27, 1987
Margaret Frances Crawford^2,3 b. August 3, 1912, d. May 15, 1918

Citations

[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2257] Fair View Cemetery, 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=81&GRid=55882186&CRid=50186&df=all&
[S5416] Unknown compiler, Washington, D.C., U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Josiah C. Spencer^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 28, 1826, d. March 24, 1912

Josiah C. Spencer was buried at Reins Cemetery (also known as Reins Cemetery), 920 Fulton Street, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.^4,5 He was born on December 28, 1826 at Indiana.^6,5 He married Rhoda Josephine Reed, daughter of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on April 29, 1848 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ Josiah C. Spencer died on March 24, 1912 at Iowa at age 85.^4,5

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 130, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 686, Knox Township, Clarke Co., Iowa

1870

Dwelling 93, Swan Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁷

1880

Dwelling 93, District 118, Swan and Union Townships, Marion Co., Iowa

⁸

1900

Dwelling 36, District 52, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁶

1910

Dwelling 101, District 55, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁹

Occupation

1850		Laborer²
1860		Farmer³
1870		Farmer⁷
1880		Farmer⁸
1900		Farmer⁶

Family

Rhoda Josephine Reed b. August 8, 1832, d. May 14, 1909

Marriage*

Josiah C. Spencer married Rhoda Josephine Reed, daughter of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, on April 29, 1848 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹

Children

William H. Spencer² b. circa 1849
Ella Ora Spencer+^7,8 b. December 18, 1861, d. March 14, 1933

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S8997] Rees Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Dawson^1,2

M, b. April 19, 1830, d. August 19, 1916

Joseph Dawson was buried at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.² He was born on April 19, 1830 at Ohio.^3,2 He married Martha Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, circa 1853.^1,3 Joseph Dawson died on August 19, 1916 at Marion Co., Iowa, at age 86.²

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 925, Allen Township, Polk Co., Iowa

⁴

1870

Dwelling 140, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁵

1880

Dwelling 198, District 121, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁶

1900

Dwelling 150, District 52, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

1910

Dwelling 62, District 55, Pleasant Grove Township, Marion Co., Iowa

⁷

Occupation

1860		Farmer⁴
1870		Farmer⁵
1880		Farmer⁶
1900		Farmer³

Family

Martha Elizabeth Reed b. December 24, 1834, d. June 20, 1911

Marriage*

Joseph Dawson married Martha Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Ezra Reed and Lydia "Liddy" Light, circa 1853.^1,3

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S3408] Pleasantville Cemetery, Marion Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.