George Walter Swank1

M, b. February 6, 1839, d. July 23, 1910
     George Walter Swank was buried at Swank-Laney Cemetery, New Cambria, Macon Co., Missouri.1 He Served in the Civil War. He was born on February 6, 1839 at Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., Ohio.1 He married Nancy A. Mikel on March 1, 1866 at Macon Co., Missouri.1 George Walter Swank died on July 23, 1910 at Macon Co., Missouri, at age 71.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian TerritoryEnumerated in the household of his son Grant2

Occupation

1900Farm laborer2

Family

Nancy A. Mikel
Marriage*George Walter Swank married Nancy A. Mikel on March 1, 1866 at Macon Co., Missouri.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S338] Linda Bardot, "George Swank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 12, 2004.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Aaron Jonathan Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. August 26, 1913, d. November 30, 2006
FatherLemuel Dillen Conner1,9,2,3,10,7,8,11 b. September 22, 1884, d. April 20, 1960
MotherArlene Susan Viola "Susie" Thomas1,9,2,3,10,7,8,11 b. March 16, 1881, d. January 17, 1963
     Aaron Jonathan Conner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.5,12,13 His Social Security Number was 226-32-5672.14 He was born on August 26, 1913 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,14,15,7,11 He married Lila Kyle Rhodes, daughter of Jeremiah Rush Rhodes and Fulvia M. Horne, on August 10, 1935 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.16,5,8 Aaron Jonathan Conner died on November 30, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.5,14,6 He Aaron Jonathan Conner, 93, of Roanoke, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2006. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lila K. (Rhodes) Conner, in 1992. He is survived by a son Larry G. Conner, Sr. and his wife Ida Jane and a daughter Linda C. Duffield and her husband Ken W. Duffield. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Larry G. Conner, Jr. (Glyne) of Roanoke, Lori Conner Peters (Kevin) of Salem, Lisa Conner Riviere (Cam) of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Lewis Conner (Diana) of Fairfax, Va. and Scott Duffield of Roanoke, Kristina (Duffield) Mace (Todd) of Grottos, Va. and Kristopher Duffield of Roanoke; and 14 great-grandchildren: Kensley and Khloe Mace of Grottos, and Ashley and Jonathan Conner of Roanoke, Sarah, Austin, Carrie and Aaron Peters of Salem, Rachel, Laura, Jacob and Grace Riviere of Pittsburgh, Pa. and David and Benjamin Conner; and by a brother, Calvin Conner, of Roanoke County; plus many nieces and nephews. Mr. Conner was born in Carvins Cove of Roanoke County, Virginia. He received his formal education at the Cove Elementary School. The majority of his education was self taught through work, on the job training, and reading. He began contracting when he worked for the Civil Aeronautics Administration during World War II. He founded Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Inc. in 1954, providing public utility construction even today. He was a hands on Christian contractor/owner with a strong faith in Jesus Christ foremost, coupled with skill, quality, responsibility, and integrity, were what his life was all about. He touched personally many municipal projects from the Heart Land to the Atlantic coast of America. He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, in Salem, Va. He was past moderator of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association, Past President of Roanoke Valley Missionary and Social Union (the church planting arm of the RVBA). He was part of the planting of the following Baptist Churches: Connelly Memorial, Roanoke Avenue, Green Ridge Baptist Church, Mountain Pass Baptist Church, Craig Valley Baptist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lynn Haven Baptist Church, Layman Memorial Baptist Church, North Roanoke Baptist Church, Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. God led Aaron J. Conner, to personally start and support the Roanoke Valley Baptist Visitation Ministry. (A Nursing Home Visitation ministry in the Roanoke, Valley). Aaron J. Conner carried his strong faith in God into many other Christian and Civic organizations: The Villa Heights Lions Club, Past President and Melvin Jones Fellow Recipient, The Roanoke Rescue Mission, Past Board Chairman and long time supporter, The Baptist Children's Home, Past Board Chairman and long time supporter, Oak Hill Academy, Past Board Chairman and long time supporter. Aaron J. Conner continued to show Jesus to his peers as he unselfishly gave his service to the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and America where he served as Past President of the AGC of Va. and a Life Board Member of the AGC of America. The family extends a special thank you to Hazel Horne a faithful niece and Ruby Adams a caregiver and companion. Interment will be at the Cedar Lawn Cemetery. on December 1, 2006.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 212, District 56, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 219, District 4, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 201, District 12-5, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia17
1950Dwelling 145, District 81-11, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1940Airline construction17
1950Construction contractor18

Family

Lila Kyle Rhodes b. November 2, 1909, d. June 12, 1992
Marriage*Aaron Jonathan Conner married Lila Kyle Rhodes, daughter of Jeremiah Rush Rhodes and Fulvia M. Horne, on August 10, 1935 at Thaxton, Bedford Co., Virginia.16,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  4. [S1180] Rena Worthen, "Botetourt Co., VA Conner Marriages," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 19, 2006.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron Jonathan Conner obituary in the Dec 1, 2006 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lula E. Conner Anderson obituary in the Feb 21, 1996 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Calvin Amos Conner obituary in the Jun 13, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  13. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  14. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  15. [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.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila Rhodes Conner obituary in the Jun 14, 1992 edition.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riviere-Conner wedding announcement in the Aug 11, 1991 edition.
  20. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Austin Gray Peters birth announcement in the Mar 12, 1995 edition.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  22. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Gibson Conner, Sr. obituary in the Sep 28, 2023 edition.
  23. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Duffield-Conner marriage announcement in the Apr 15, 1967 edition.

Hattie Swank1,2

F, b. circa 1886, d. circa 1886
FatherUlysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank1,2 b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946
MotherMary Frances "Fanny" Conner1,2 b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947
     Hattie Swank died circa 1886 at near Niotaze, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.2 She was born circa 1886 at near Niotaze, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.2

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Cora Ellen Swank1,2,3

F, b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
FatherUlysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank1,2,4,5 b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946
MotherMary Frances "Fanny" Conner6,1,4,2,5 b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947
     Cora Ellen Swank was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.7 She was born on February 20, 1888 at near Niotaze, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.1,7 As of circa 1915,her married name was Campbell.8 She married Beauford Austin Campbell circa 1915.1,2,8 Cora Ellen Swank died on May 13, 1962 at Chautauqua Co., Kansas, at age 74.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory4
1910Dwelling 11, District 169, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma5
1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma8
1940Dwelling 17, District 33-74, Corona, Riverside Co., California9

Occupation

1910Postmaster5

Family

Beauford Austin Campbell b. January 18, 1888, d. March 11, 1950
Marriage*Cora Ellen Swank married Beauford Austin Campbell circa 1915.1,2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S1433] Jerry warren, "Swank/Campbell," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 17, 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. [S338] Linda Bardot, "George Swank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 12, 2004.
  7. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 18, 1890, d. May 15, 1918
FatherUlysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank1,2,6,3 b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946
MotherMary Frances "Fanny" Conner1,6,2,3 b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947
     Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.5 He was born on October 18, 1890 at near Niotaze, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.1,2,4,5 He married Lonnie B. Newton on May 6, 1911 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,5,7 Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank died on May 15, 1918 at Oklahoma at age 27.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory6
1910Dwelling 11, District 169, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma3

Occupation

1910Odd job laborer3
1917Shooter at Dewey Portland Cement Rock Company4

Family

Lonnie B. Newton b. 1893, d. January 4, 1986
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank married Lonnie B. Newton on May 6, 1911 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,5,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alice M. Swank1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 23, 1893, d. June 15, 1974
FatherUlysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank2,4,3,5 b. December 25, 1866, d. July 5, 1946
MotherMary Frances "Fanny" Conner2,3,4,5 b. October 27, 1863, d. December 6, 1947
     Alice M. Swank was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.6 Her Social Security Number was 445-26-0973.7 She was born on January 23, 1893 at near Niotaze, Chautauqua Co., Kansas.2,4,6,7 She married Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin on June 23, 1913 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,4 As of June 23, 1913,her married name was Martin. Alice M. Swank died on June 15, 1974 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma, at age 81.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 335, District 11, 26 Range 13, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory3
1910Dwelling 11, District 169, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma5
1920Dwelling 649, District 101, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma8
1930Dwelling 53, District 44, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma9
1940Dwelling 24, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma10

Family

Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin b. June 8, 1885, d. October 6, 1978
Marriage*Alice M. Swank married Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin on June 23, 1913 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S338] Linda Bardot, "George Swank," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 12, 2004.
  2. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beauford Austin Campbell1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 18, 1888, d. March 11, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 557-28-8119.4 Beauford Austin Campbell was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.7 He was born on January 18, 1888 at Oklahoma; His gravestone has a birth year of 1887.4,5,7 He married Cora Ellen Swank, daughter of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, circa 1915.1,3,2 Beauford Austin Campbell died on March 11, 1950 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 62.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 130, District 39, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma2
1940Dwelling 17, District 33-74, Corona, Riverside Co., California8

Occupation

1930Farmer2
1940Farm laborer8

Family

Cora Ellen Swank b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
Marriage*Beauford Austin Campbell married Cora Ellen Swank, daughter of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, circa 1915.1,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1433] Jerry warren, "Swank/Campbell," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 17, 2007.
  7. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beauford H. Campbell1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1916, d. April 9, 1968
FatherBeauford Austin Campbell2,1 b. January 18, 1888, d. March 11, 1950
MotherCora Ellen Swank1,2 b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 441-10-7469.3 Beauford H. Campbell was born on September 25, 1916 at Oklahoma.3 He died on April 9, 1968 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 51.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Cora Christena Campbell1,2,3,4

F, b. December 5, 1919, d. March 31, 1994
FatherBeauford Austin Campbell2,1,3 b. January 18, 1888, d. March 11, 1950
MotherCora Ellen Swank1,2,3 b. February 20, 1888, d. May 13, 1962
     Cora Christena Campbell was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.4 She married Alvin Harold Warren.2,3,4 Her married name was Warren. Cora Christena Campbell was born on December 5, 1919 at Osage Co., Oklahoma.4 She died on March 31, 1994 at Glenpool, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 74.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 11, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma1

Family

Alvin Harold Warren b. November 24, 1916, d. October 28, 1981
Marriage*Cora Christena Campbell married Alvin Harold Warren.2,3,4 
Children
  • Wayne Harold Warren2,3
  • Jerry Allen Warren2,3
  • Andrea Jean Warren2,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S1433] Jerry warren, "Swank/Campbell," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 17, 2007.
  4. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&

Alvin Harold Warren1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1916, d. October 28, 1981
     Alvin Harold Warren married Cora Christena Campbell, daughter of Beauford Austin Campbell and Cora Ellen Swank.1,2,3 Alvin Harold Warren was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.3 He was born on November 24, 1916 at Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.1,3 He died on October 28, 1981 at age 64.3

Family

Cora Christena Campbell b. December 5, 1919, d. March 31, 1994
Marriage*He married Cora Christena Campbell, daughter of Beauford Austin Campbell and Cora Ellen Swank.1,2,3 
Children
  • Wayne Harold Warren1,2
  • Jerry Allen Warren1,2
  • Andrea Jean Warren1,2

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S1433] Jerry warren, "Swank/Campbell," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 17, 2007.
  3. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&

Robert Watt Hancock1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
FatherStephen Andrew Hancock6 b. 1827, d. August 10, 1900
MotherSusan F. Pence1,7,6,5 b. August 19, 1831, d. March 11, 1884
     Robert Watt Hancock Adopted by Stepehn Andrew Hancock.5 He was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.8 He was born on November 3, 1864 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Robert's father is not listed on the birth record.7,4,5 He married Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb on November 13, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Robert lists Stephen Hancock as his father on his marriage license.9,1,5 Robert Watt Hancock died on February 20, 1922 at Bland Co., Virginia, at age 57.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 481, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia10
1910Dwelling 198, District 144, Porters Crossroads, Wythe Co., Virginia11
1920Robert was not enumerated with his family in the 1920 Census. His wife was enumerated as married.12

Occupation

1910Farmer11

Family

Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
Marriage*Robert Watt Hancock married Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb on November 13, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Robert lists Stephen Hancock as his father on his marriage license.9,1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S779] Carmen Privett Jarvis (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), Steven Hancock in "Hancock Surname GenForum," listserve message Sep 10, 2000.
  3. [S1322] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of Stephen Andrew Hancock."
  4. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  8. [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S778] Michele M. Brown (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), "Hancock Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec13, 2001.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb1,2

F, b. August 25, 1866, d. December 29, 1925
     Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.3,4,2 She was born on August 25, 1866 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.5,4 She married Robert Watt Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on November 13, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Robert lists Stephen Hancock as his father on his marriage license.6,1,4 As of November 13, 1888,her married name was Hancock. Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb died on December 29, 1925 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 59.5,4 She Funeral service for Mrs. Virginia Lee Hancock, who died yesterday morning at her residence on North Fifth street will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence by the Rev. Ramon Redford, pastor of the First Christian church, assisted by Rev. T. N. Lowe, pastor of the M. E. church, and Rev. W. S. Leake, pastor of the Baptist church. Mrs. Hancock was in her sixieth year and had been in declining health for a long period. She had lived here ten years. She is survived by six children - Mrs. D. N. Lawler and Mrs. W. O. Smith, of Clifton Forge, Va; H. W. and Dewey Hancock, of Fordwick, Va; Mrs. N. B. Betts, Ruth, Margaret, and Frank Hancock, of this city. Four brothers and two sisters also survive. They are Willie Lamb, of Crayville, Va., Ed and Wood Lamb, of New Castle, Va., and Mrs. Annie Biggs and Mrs. Bessie Pullen, of Eagle Rock, Va. Interment will be made in Old Blanford Cemetery, at Petersburg. on December 30, 1925.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 481, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 198, District 144, Porters Crossroads, Wythe Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 241, District 4, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Family

Robert Watt Hancock b. November 3, 1864, d. February 20, 1922
Marriage*Virginia Lee "Virgie" Lamb married Robert Watt Hancock, son of Stephen Andrew Hancock and Susan F. Pence, on November 13, 1888 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Robert lists Stephen Hancock as his father on his marriage license.6,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Virginia Lee Hancock obituary.
  3. [S3299] Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S52] Barbara Rosazza, "Virgie Hancock Descendant," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jan 24, 2003.
  6. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  11. [S778] Michele M. Brown (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), "Hancock Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec13, 2001.
  12. [S779] Carmen Privett Jarvis (granddaughter of Viola Elizabeth Hancock), Steven Hancock in "Hancock Surname GenForum," listserve message Sep 10, 2000.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lonnie B. Newton1,2,3,4

F, b. 1893, d. January 4, 1986
     Lonnie B. Newton was buried at Dewey Cemetery, Dewey, Washington Co., Oklahoma.3 She was born in 1893 at Arkansas; The 1900 Census has a birth date of Mar 1892.3,5 She married Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank, son of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, on May 6, 1911 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,3,4 As of May 6, 1911,her married name was Swank.4 As of before 1930,her married name was Scoles.6 Lonnie B. Newton married Isaac Franklin "Frank" Scoles before 1930.6 Lonnie B. Newton died on January 4, 1986 at Ballard Co., Kentucky.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 378, District 14, Jefferson, Washington Co., Oklahoma6

Family 1

Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank b. October 18, 1890, d. May 15, 1918
Marriage*Lonnie B. Newton married Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Swank, son of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, on May 6, 1911 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.2,3,4 
Child

Family 2

Isaac Franklin "Frank" Scoles b. circa 1886
Marriage*Lonnie B. Newton married Isaac Franklin "Frank" Scoles before 1930.6 

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S2537] Dewey Cemetery, Washington Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=campbell&GSiman=1&GScid=177607&CRid=177607&pt=Dewey%20Cemetery&
  4. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin1,2,3,4

M, b. June 8, 1885, d. October 6, 1978
     Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.5 He was born on June 8, 1885 at Snowball, Searcy Co., Arkansas.1,2,5,4 He married Alice M. Swank, daughter of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, on June 23, 1913 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.1,2 Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin died on October 6, 1978 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma, at age 93.1,2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 649, District 101, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma3
1930Dwelling 53, District 44, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma6
1940Dwelling 24, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma7

Occupation

1920Farmer3
1930Pool hall and tavern owner6,2
1940Domino parlor owner7

Family

Alice M. Swank b. January 23, 1893, d. June 15, 1974
Marriage*Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin married Alice M. Swank, daughter of Ulysses Grant Simpson "General" Swank and Mary Frances "Fanny" Conner, on June 23, 1913 at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S348] Ruth Bardot (e-mail address), "Swank Family."
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elnora DeLight Martin1

F, b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
FatherArthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin1,2,3 b. June 8, 1885, d. October 6, 1978
MotherAlice M. Swank2,1,3 b. January 23, 1893, d. June 15, 1974
     Elnora DeLight Martin was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.4 She was born on February 28, 1915 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1,4 She married Otto Williams in 1932 at Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 As of 1932,her married name was Williams.1 Elnora DeLight Martin married Buerl Ray Stephens on February 20, 1943 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Stephens. Elnora DeLight Martin died on December 8, 1989 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma, at age 74.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 649, District 101, Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma2
1930Dwelling 53, District 44, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma3
1940Dwelling 10, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma5

Family 1

Otto Williams b. February 28, 1904
Marriage*Elnora DeLight Martin married Otto Williams in 1932 at Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 
Children

Family 2

Buerl Ray Stephens b. September 28, 1904, d. January 25, 1985
Marriage*Elnora DeLight Martin married Buerl Ray Stephens on February 20, 1943 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 
Children
  • Thomas Buerl Stephens1,6
  • Arthur Joe Stephens1,6
  • Jerold Jene Stephens1,6
  • Linda Lou Stephens1,6

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Buerl Ray Stephens obituary in the Jan 9, 1985 edition.
  7. [S7757] Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/del-city-ok/bill-eisenhour-funeral-home/7370, From the Frances Elizabeth Tullis obituary.

Otto Williams1,2

M, b. February 28, 1904
     Otto Williams was born on February 28, 1904 at Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 He married Elnora DeLight Martin, daughter of Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin and Alice M. Swank, in 1932 at Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma2

Occupation

1940Oil field laborer2

Family

Elnora DeLight Martin b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
Marriage*Otto Williams married Elnora DeLight Martin, daughter of Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin and Alice M. Swank, in 1932 at Strike Axe Township, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frances Elizabeth Williams1

F, b. April 2, 1934, d. August 25, 2014
FatherOtto Williams1,2 b. February 28, 1904
MotherElnora DeLight Martin1,2,3 b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
     Frances Elizabeth Williams was buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.4 She Frances Elizabeth Tullis, April 2, 1934 – August 25, 2014. Frances Elizabeth Williams Tullis was born April 2, 1934 to Otto Williams and Delight Martin Williams. She was married to W.J. Tullis and together they had 5 children. She worked and retired from Western Electric but her favorite job more than anything was being a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. There are not enough words to describe the mother she was. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, parents, Debra Gene Gentry, Mary Frances McSpadden, David Wayne Tullis, and her brother Neil Williams. She is survived by daughters, Valerie Tullis of the home, Carol Underhill and husband Larry Underhill; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends.5 She was born on April 2, 1934 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.5 As of December 3, 1949,her married name was Tullis.6 She married William James Tullis on December 3, 1949 at Gainsville, Cooke Co., Texas.5,6 Frances Elizabeth Williams died on August 25, 2014 at Oklahoma at age 80.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma2

Family

William James Tullis b. December 3, 1927, d. January 20, 2004
Marriage*Frances Elizabeth Williams married William James Tullis on December 3, 1949 at Gainsville, Cooke Co., Texas.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Buerl Ray Stephens obituary in the Jan 9, 1985 edition.
  4. [S5982] Sunny Lane Cemetery, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7757] Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/del-city-ok/bill-eisenhour-funeral-home/7370, From the Frances Elizabeth Tullis obituary.
  6. [S2433] Daily Oklahoman, The, From the William James Tullis obituary in the Jan 23, 2004 edition.
  7. [S7757] Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/del-city-ok/bill-eisenhour-funeral-home/7370, From the Valerie Ann Tullis obituary.
  8. [S2433] Daily Oklahoman, The, From the David Wayne Tullis obituary in the Oct 19, 1991 edition.

James Rayburn Williams1,2

M, b. March 13, 1936, d. March 25, 1945
FatherOtto Williams1,3 b. February 28, 1904
MotherElnora DeLight Martin1,3 b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
     James Rayburn Williams was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on March 13, 1936 at Oklahoma.1,2 He died on March 25, 1945 at age 9.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 10, District 57-47, Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma3

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Barbara Sue Williams1,2

F, b. November 25, 1941, d. July 26, 1943
FatherOtto Williams1 b. February 28, 1904
MotherElnora DeLight Martin1 b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
     Barbara Sue Williams was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on November 25, 1941 at Oklahoma.1,2 She died on July 26, 1943 at Oklahoma at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.

Panola Mae Hancock1

F, b. March 3, 1867, d. March 20, 1937
FatherStephen Andrew Hancock1 b. 1827, d. August 10, 1900
MotherSusan F. Pence2,3,4,1,5 b. August 19, 1831, d. March 11, 1884
     Panola Mae Hancock was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.6,7,8,5 She was born on March 3, 1867 at Craig Co., Virginia.9,5 She married Robert Henry Simpson, son of Henry Taylor Simpson and Sarah Elizabeth McNulty, on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 As of March 19, 1893,her married name was Simpson. Panola Mae Hancock died on March 20, 1937 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 70.2,6,10,9,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 18, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 74, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 331, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia11
1910Dwelling 29, District 4, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia12
1920Dwelling 298, District 22, Ward 1, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky13
1930Dwelling 563, District 10, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky14

Family

Robert Henry Simpson b. May 20, 1870, d. July 8, 1946
Marriage*Panola Mae Hancock married Robert Henry Simpson, son of Henry Taylor Simpson and Sarah Elizabeth McNulty, on March 19, 1893 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S23] Paul Howard, unknown record type, TYPE Book.
  3. [S274] Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner, "Personal Papers of Robert & Juanita Elmore Conner."
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  6. [S105] Carie Dixon, "Hancock Family," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jul 16, 2003.
  7. [S826] Loretta Trimble, "Robert Simpson and Panola Hancock," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 8, 2002.
  8. [S1322] Steve Taylor, "Descendants of Stephen Andrew Hancock."
  9. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  10. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S73] Loretta Gullett Trimble, "Robert Gullett," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 3, 2003.
  16. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Buerl Ray Stephens1,2,3,4

M, b. September 28, 1904, d. January 25, 1985
     Buerl Ray Stephens was buried at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, Osage Co., Oklahoma.2,4 His Social Security Number was 447-03-8975.5 He was born on September 28, 1904 at Nelagoney, Osage Co., Oklahoma Territory.5,2,3,4 He married Elnora DeLight Martin, daughter of Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin and Alice M. Swank, on February 20, 1943 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 Buerl Ray Stephens WYNONA, Okla. - Buerl Ray Stephens, 80, Wynona, died Saturday at the Pawhuska City Hospital, Pawhuska, Okla. Mr. Stephens was born Sept. 28, 1904, in Neloganey, Okla. He had worked as a chuckwagon cook on a ranch in Wynona for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Delight, of the home; nine children, Tom Stephens, Salina; Joe Stephens, Owasso, Okla; Jerry Stephens, Bartlesville, Okla; Roy Lee Stephens, Oklahoma City, Okla; Jim Stephens, Sapulpa, Okla; Don Stephens, Pawhuska; Linda Ware, Wynona; Dora Castleman, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Ruth Stephens, Tulsa, Okla; three step-children, Francis Tullis, Del City, Okla; Neil Williams, Oklahoma City, and Richard Williams, Enid, Okla; a sister, Georgia Frye, Pawhuska; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial was at the A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy. on January 9, 1985.4 He died on January 25, 1985 at Pawhuska, Osage Co., Oklahoma, at age 80.2,4

Family

Elnora DeLight Martin b. February 28, 1915, d. December 8, 1989
Marriage*He married Elnora DeLight Martin, daughter of Arthur Cornelis "Chock" Martin and Alice M. Swank, on February 20, 1943 at Wynona, Osage Co., Oklahoma.1 
Children
  • Thomas Buerl Stephens1,4
  • Arthur Joe Stephens1,4
  • Jerold Jene Stephens1,4
  • Linda Lou Stephens1,4

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S541] Emma Pitts (e-mail address), A.J. Powell Cemetery, Osage Co., Oklahoma.
  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. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Buerl Ray Stephens obituary in the Jan 9, 1985 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.