John W. Martin1,2,3

M, b. October 2, 1827, d. March 23, 1891
     John W. Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 2, 1827 at Virginia.1,3 He married Cynthia Martha F. Martin, daughter of James Martin and Rebecca T. Ferguson, on January 19, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John W. Martin died on March 23, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 63.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 71, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 279, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1870Farmer4

Family

Cynthia Martha F. Martin b. August 17, 1838, d. August 11, 1934
Marriage*John W. Martin married Cynthia Martha F. Martin, daughter of James Martin and Rebecca T. Ferguson, on January 19, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Cynthia Martha F. Martin1,2

F, b. August 17, 1838, d. August 11, 1934
FatherJames Martin3,4 b. February 9, 1797, d. June 22, 1892
MotherRebecca T. Ferguson3,4 b. May 19, 1808, d. December 6, 1881
     Cynthia Martha F. Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 17, 1838 at Virginia.1,5 She married John W. Martin on January 19, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 Cynthia Martha F. Martin died on August 11, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95; The Marion Thomas Hall funeral records have a death date of Jan 13, 1930.1,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 174, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 71, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 279, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John W. Martin b. October 2, 1827, d. March 23, 1891
Marriage*Cynthia Martha F. Martin married John W. Martin on January 19, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. October 10, 1954, d. January 8, 2009
     James Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr. was buried at Slusher-Jones Cemetery, 1325 Laurel Branch Road NW, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 His Social Security Number was 229-70-8501.6 He was born on October 10, 1954 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6 He married Susan Ann Conner, daughter of Frank Daniel Conner and Vera Mae Conner, on July 20, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 James Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr. and Susan Ann Conner were divorced on June 27, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 James Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr. died on January 8, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.2,5,4,6 He James Arnold (Jimmy) Boothe Jr., 54, of Willis, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009. Jimmy was employed at Hollingsworth & Vose Company for 31 years and was a member of the Floyd Moose Lodge #2300. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Brian Lee Boothe; father, James A. Boothe Sr; stepfather, Giles Lee Rutrough; brother, Danny Boothe; and special "Unk," George Coates. He is survived by son, Darin Wayne Boothe, of Blacksburg; mother, Hazel Slusher Rutrough, of Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Alisa Boothe, of Floyd, and David and Beverley Boothe, of Vinton; sister and brotherin-law, Brenda B. and Lynwood Allen, of Floyd; special aunt, Lelia Coates; special niece, Jessica Allen Slusher; other nieces and nephews; special friend and sons' mother, Susan Boothe Nunn; special pet, Sam; and many friends. Graveside services will be held at the Slusher-Jones Cemetery. on January 9, 2009.2

Family

Susan Ann Conner
Marriage*He married Susan Ann Conner, daughter of Frank Daniel Conner and Vera Mae Conner, on July 20, 1973 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* James Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr. and Susan Ann Conner were divorced on June 27, 1986 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Arnold Boothe Jr. obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S13213] Slusher-Jones Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Brian Lee Boothe1,2,3,4

M, b. October 12, 1979, d. October 15, 1979
FatherJames Arnold "Jimmy" Boothe Jr.1,2 b. October 10, 1954, d. January 8, 2009
MotherSusan Ann Conner1,2
     Brian Lee Boothe was buried at Slusher-Jones Cemetery, 1325 Laurel Branch Road NW, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on October 12, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He died on October 15, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5,2,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Arnold Boothe Jr. obituary in the Jan 9, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S13213] Slusher-Jones Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S1640] Jack Spangler, Index of Obituary and Death Notices Appearing in the Floyd Press 1973-1999.

Josiah David "Joe" Webster1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 17, 1878, d. June 18, 1945
     Josiah David "Joe" Webster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He married Zuey Jackson Snuffer.7 Josiah David "Joe" Webster was born on December 17, 1878 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,4,6 He married Ida May Conner, daughter of Valentine Thrash Conner and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Akers, on October 17, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Josiah David "Joe" Webster died on June 18, 1945 at Ellett, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 66.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 72, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 99, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 284, District 1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 9, District 61-1, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer2
1940Farmer7

Family 1

Zuey Jackson Snuffer b. February 14, 1889, d. August 19, 1979
Marriage*Josiah David "Joe" Webster married Zuey Jackson Snuffer.7 

Family 2

Ida May Conner b. January 4, 1881, d. May 19, 1923
Marriage*Josiah David "Joe" Webster married Ida May Conner, daughter of Valentine Thrash Conner and Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Akers, on October 17, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Sarah Barbara Furrow1,2

F, b. February 8, 1845, d. June 15, 1888
FatherAdam Furrow1,2,3 b. September 27, 1815, d. September 22, 1865
MotherEliza Elizabeth Poff1,2,3 b. January 11, 1819, d. November 18, 1883
     Sarah Barbara Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She was born on February 8, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson, son of Elizabeth "Betty" Simpson, on November 15, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of November 15, 1866,her married name was Simpson. Sarah Barbara Furrow died on June 15, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 43; Died of cancer.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 225, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 455, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 227, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 374, District 30, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Family

William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson b. 1838, d. 1898
Marriage*Sarah Barbara Furrow married William Tazwell "Tas" Simpson, son of Elizabeth "Betty" Simpson, on November 15, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.
  5. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the James William Simpson death certificate.
  10. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  11. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.

Julia Ann Ridinger1

F, b. September, 1849
     Julia Ann Ridinger was born in September, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married John W. Anderson on March 18, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of March 18, 1869,her married name was Anderson.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

John W. Anderson b. October, 1847
Marriage*Julia Ann Ridinger married John W. Anderson on March 18, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Helen Justine Poff1,2

F, b. May 2, 1921, d. December 7, 1993
FatherHosea Ezekiel Poff3,4,5,6,1,2 b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
MotherMinnie Lynnwood Hall3,4,5,6,1,2 b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 218-32-5640.7 Helen Justine Poff was born on May 2, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,7,1,2 She married George Washington Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on June 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 As of June 25, 1935,her married name was Wilson. Helen Justine Poff and George Washington Wilson were divorced on July 28, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 As of January 29, 1942,her married name was Maxey. Helen Justine Poff married John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey, son of Andrew Lewis Maxey and Carrie Ella DeWeese, on January 29, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,1 Helen Justine Poff died on December 7, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.7,10,1 She MAXEY, Helen J., 72, of Elliston, died Tuesday, December 7, 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny L. Maxey. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Wilson, Copper Hill, Jerry Maxey, Elliston; three daughters, Mary Dunn, Jeannette Mills and Torri Maxey, all of Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Mitchell, Elliston; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Helen J. Maxey, to the Shawsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
on December 8, 1993.10

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

George Washington Wilson b. June 8, 1910, d. July 14, 1981
Marriage*Helen Justine Poff married George Washington Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on June 25, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Helen Justine Poff and George Washington Wilson were divorced on July 28, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,9 
Child

Family 2

John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey b. July 22, 1909, d. October 30, 1984
Marriage*Helen Justine Poff married John Lewis "Johnny" Maxey, son of Andrew Lewis Maxey and Carrie Ella DeWeese, on January 29, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,10,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1127] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Chancery Book 13.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen J. Maxey obituary in the Dec 8, 1993 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Lynwood Maxey obituary in the Feb 15, 2008 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Torri L. Mills obituary in the Dec 13, 2020 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hosea Ezekiel Poff1,2

M, b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
FatherJacob Henry Poff1,3,2 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff1,3,2 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Hosea Ezekiel Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He was born on March 16, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1879.4,1,2 He married Minnie Lynnwood Hall, daughter of William Dennis Hall and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 7, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 Hosea Ezekiel Poff died on August 16, 1954 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.4,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 462, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 45, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated with his family in the household of his father Jacob8
1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1920Farmer9
1930Lumber mill laborer10
1940Farmer11

Family

Minnie Lynnwood Hall b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
Marriage*Hosea Ezekiel Poff married Minnie Lynnwood Hall, daughter of William Dennis Hall and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on October 7, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Volena Muriel Stump death certificate.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  14. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Minnie Lynnwood Hall1,2

F, b. January 27, 1882, d. July 30, 1970
FatherWilliam Dennis Hall3
MotherSarah Jane "Sally" Stump1,2,3 b. October, 1858, d. March 3, 1935
     Minnie Lynnwood Hall was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 She was born on January 27, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jan 1, 1882.1,4,3 She married Hosea Ezekiel Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on October 7, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 7, 1899,her married name was Poff. Minnie Lynnwood Hall died on July 30, 1970 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.4,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 45, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 158, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-14, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9

Family

Hosea Ezekiel Poff b. March 16, 1880, d. August 16, 1954
Marriage*Minnie Lynnwood Hall married Hosea Ezekiel Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on October 7, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S1262] Glenna Garnand Garner, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Volena Muriel Stump death certificate.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  13. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wilbert Ernest DeWeese1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 8, 1918, d. March 28, 1997
FatherErnest Duskin DeWeese1,7,8,9,10,4,6 b. November 20, 1883, d. September 17, 1958
MotherMary Ada "Merrily" Blankenship1,7,8,9,10,4,6 b. August 12, 1885, d. September 12, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 227-18-7600.11 Wilbert Ernest DeWeese was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,12,13 He was born on September 8, 1918 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.11,1,12,4,5,14,13,6 He married Aliene Tinsley Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on February 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,15 Wilbert Ernest DeWeese died on March 28, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.11,2,3,12,14,13 He DeWEESE, Wilbert Ernest, 78, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 28, 1997. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Meadow Gold Dairy after 45 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Aileen Wilson DeWeese; three sisters, Euna Clingenpeel, Ina Whitlock, and Nettie Whitlock all of Roanoke; number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 30, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 51, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 160, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 12, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Farm laborer

Family

Aliene Tinsley Wilson b. January 27, 1920, d. July 26, 2014
Marriage*Wilbert Ernest DeWeese married Aliene Tinsley Wilson, daughter of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on February 14, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilbert Ernest DeWeese obitutary in the Mar 30, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Ernest Duskin DeWeese obituary in the Sep 17, 1958 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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&
  13. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  14. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aliene Wilson DeWeese obituary in the Jul 27, 2014 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Wayne DeWeese obituary in the Jan 12, 1951 edition.

Robert Washington "Bob" Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 13, 1887, d. March 13, 1971
MotherArdella Smith6 b. June 18, 1867, d. February 17, 1951
     Robert Washington "Bob" Smith was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,7 His Social Security Number was 225-44-3113.8 He was born on January 13, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,6,7,5,9 He married Cassie Lue Blankenship, daughter of Wiley Pleasant Blankenship and Kesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4,10 Robert Washington "Bob" Smith died on March 13, 1971 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.1,4,7 He COPPER HILL - Robert W. "Bob" Smith, 84, died Saturday, March 13, 1971, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Cassie Blankenship Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Curren, Clearwater, Fla., Mrs. Ocie Smith, Mims, Fla; seven sons, Sherman Smith, Wilbert Smith, Robert Smith, R. B. Smith, Ray Smith, Copper Hill, Sam Smith, Herbert Smith, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Shillings, Roanoke, Mrs. Ettie Stump, Bluefield, W. Va., Mrs. Becky Backus, Indiana; three brothers, Jack Smith, N.M. Smith, Copper Hill, Jim Smith, Roanoke. Burial in Restvale Cemetery. on March 18, 1971.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 79, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 88, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 52, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 62, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Farmer3
1940Farmer11
1950Farmer12

Family

Cassie Lue Blankenship b. May 12, 1894, d. February 25, 1986
Marriage*Robert Washington "Bob" Smith married Cassie Lue Blankenship, daughter of Wiley Pleasant Blankenship and Kesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert W. Smith obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. Sherman Smith obituary in the Apr 4, 2005 edition.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel E. Smith obituary in the Jan 29, 2006 edition.
  16. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  17. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Charles Robert Smith obituary.
  18. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  19. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  20. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Shirley Smith obituary.
  21. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Cassie Lue Blankenship1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. May 12, 1894, d. February 25, 1986
FatherWiley Pleasant Blankenship3,5,7 b. November 13, 1863, d. December 6, 1906
MotherKesiah Ann/Adeline "Cuzzie" Conner1,3,5,7 b. January 13, 1866, d. February 11, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 230-94-8615.8 Cassie Lue Blankenship Mrs. Cassie Blankenship Smith, age 91, died Tuesday in a Roanoke nursing home. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. B. Curran, Clearwater, Fla; Mrs. Richard Smith, Titusville, Fla; seven sons, Sherman Smith, Wilbert Smith, Robert Smith, R. B. Smith, Ray J. Smith, all of Copper Hill; Sam Smith, Herbert Smith, both of Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 5 great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Algia Conner, Mrs. Flora Tinsley, both of Roanoke. Interment in Restvale Cemetery.4 She was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,4,7,10 She was born on May 12, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.9,8,3,7,10 She married Robert Washington "Bob" Smith, son of Ardella Smith, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,7 As of September 20, 1911,her married name was Smith. Cassie Lue Blankenship died on February 25, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.9,4,7,10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 154, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 103, District 51, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 79, District 100, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 88, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1940Dwelling 52, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia13
1950Dwelling 62, District 32-17, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia14

Family

Robert Washington "Bob" Smith b. January 13, 1887, d. March 13, 1971
Marriage*Cassie Lue Blankenship married Robert Washington "Bob" Smith, son of Ardella Smith, on September 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,11,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Cassie Blankenship Smith obituary in an undated edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  10. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Robert W. Smith obituary in the Mar 18, 1971 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the W. Sherman Smith obituary in the Apr 4, 2005 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Samuel E. Smith obituary in the Jan 29, 2006 edition.
  17. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  18. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Charles Robert Smith obituary.
  19. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  20. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  21. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Shirley Smith obituary.
  22. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Isaac William "I.W." Collins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 11, 1938, d. November 21, 2018
FatherRaynard William "Ray" Collins1,6,7,8,4,9 b. January 19, 1915, d. December 4, 1979
MotherGertrude Lee Martin1,10,6,7,8,4,9 b. December 28, 1913, d. June 23, 2015
     Isaac William "I.W." Collins was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,11 He was born on March 11, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 He married Linita Christine Martin on July 26, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12,4 Isaac William "I.W." Collins died on November 21, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.4 He Isaac (I.W) William Collins, 80, of Check, Va., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. I.W was preceded in death by his parents, Raynard and Gertrude Collins of Riner, Va., and sister, Edna Thompson of Christiansburg, Va. I.W is Survived by his wife of 60 years, Linita Martin Collins, and children, Rodney (Debbie) Collins, Pam (Lane) McAlexander, Robin (Lee) Naff, Barbara (Calvin) Conner, Ralph (Sheila) Collins, and Lisa (Donald) St.Clair, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry Collins, Virginia (Sis) Poff, Frances Shillingberg, Harley Collins, and Elva Jones. I.W was known as a man with an incredible work ethic. He worked hard to take care of his wife and children. I.W was a member of the United States National Guard successfully completing basic training in April of 1958. He made his living as a welder and master mechanic. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and family gatherings. I.W was a member of Stonewall Church of The Brethren where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for a number of years. Brandy, I.W's special 4-legged friend brought him much pleasure the last several years of his life. Interment will follow in Wilson cemetery. on November 24, 2018.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 124, District 61-3, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 124, District 61-8, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Linita Christine Martin
Marriage*Isaac William "I.W." Collins married Linita Christine Martin on July 26, 1958 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,12,4 
Children
  • Rodney William Collins3,4
  • Pamela Gayle Collins3,4
  • Robin Jeanette Collins13,4,12
  • Barbara Faye Collins3,4
  • Ralph Lee Collins2,14,4
  • Lisa Christine Collins2,4

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S32] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 8, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isaac William Collins obituary in the Nov 24, 2018 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edna C. Thompson obituary in the Jan 3, 1994 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Martin Collins obituary in the Jun 25, 2015 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary M. West obituary in the Jun 15, 1999 edition.
  11. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  14. [S879] VA Montgomery Co., Register 10, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin1,2

M, b. May 13, 1841, d. June 15, 1929
FatherJames Martin3,2,4 b. February 9, 1797, d. June 22, 1892
MotherRebecca T. Ferguson3,2,4 b. May 19, 1808, d. December 6, 1881
     Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 13, 1841 at Patrick Co., Virginia.5,4 He married Hannah Bishop, daughter of Joseph Bishop and Hannah Boothe, on October 11, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin died on June 15, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 88.1,5,6

Census Records

1850Dwelling 174, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 430, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 274, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 24, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 201, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1860Farm laborer2
1870Farmer7
1880Farmer8
1900Farmer10

Family

Hannah Bishop b. July 4, 1845, d. March 29, 1917
Marriage*Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin married Hannah Bishop, daughter of Joseph Bishop and Hannah Boothe, on October 11, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  6. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  14. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hannah Bishop1

F, b. July 4, 1845, d. March 29, 1917
FatherJoseph Bishop1 b. circa 1798, d. December 20, 1854
MotherHannah Boothe1 b. 1810, d. December 15, 1854
     Hannah Bishop was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 4, 1845 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin, son of James Martin and Rebecca T. Ferguson, on October 11, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 As of October 11, 1864,her married name was Martin. Hannah Bishop died on March 29, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.3,2,4

Census Records

1870Dwelling 274, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 24, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 201, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin b. May 13, 1841, d. June 15, 1929
Marriage*Hannah Bishop married Harvey Sanford "Harry" Martin, son of James Martin and Rebecca T. Ferguson, on October 11, 1864 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S275] Nancy Bishop (e-mail address), Bishop and Martin Families in "Floyd Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Jan 14, 2003.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  12. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

James Martin1,2,3

M, b. February 9, 1797, d. June 22, 1892
FatherMoses Jocephas Martin Sr. b. 1768, d. 1829
MotherPhiladelphia "Adelphia" Martin b. February 3, 1775, d. January 30, 1859
     James Martin was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on February 9, 1797 at Virginia.4,2 He married Rebecca T. Ferguson on October 3, 1838 at Patrick Co., Virginia. James Martin died on June 22, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 174, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1860Dwelling 430, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 48, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 92, District 160, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia5
1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1850Farmer2
1860Farmer1
1880Farmer5

Family

Rebecca T. Ferguson b. May 19, 1808, d. December 6, 1881
Marriage*James Martin married Rebecca T. Ferguson on October 3, 1838 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Rebecca T. Ferguson1

F, b. May 19, 1808, d. December 6, 1881
     Rebecca T. Ferguson was buried at James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Rt. 608, about one mile from Rt. 612, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on May 19, 1808 at Virginia.2,3 She married James Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on October 3, 1838 at Patrick Co., Virginia. As of October 3, 1838,her married name was Martin. Rebecca T. Ferguson died on December 6, 1881 at age 73.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 174, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 430, Northern District, Patrick Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 48, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 92, District 160, Smith River, Patrick Co., Virginia1

Family

James Martin b. February 9, 1797, d. June 22, 1892
Marriage*Rebecca T. Ferguson married James Martin, son of Moses Jocephas Martin Sr. and Philadelphia "Adelphia" Martin, on October 3, 1838 at Patrick Co., Virginia. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S695] Unknown, James and Rebecca Martin Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

John Ferris1,2,3

M, b. 1854, d. February 1, 1936
FatherValentine Ferris2 b. circa 1820
MotherHannah Underwood2 b. circa 1822
     John Ferris was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He Enumerated in the household of his daughter Mary in the 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. He was born in 1854 at Virginia.1,2 He married Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee, daughter of William Thomas McGhee and Martha Ann "Mollie" Gates, on October 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 John Ferris died on February 1, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

Corn mill manager

Family

Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee b. November 12, 1859, d. February 15, 1932
Marriage*John Ferris married Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee, daughter of William Thomas McGhee and Martha Ann "Mollie" Gates, on October 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.

Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee1,2

F, b. November 12, 1859, d. February 15, 1932
FatherWilliam Thomas McGhee1,3 b. June, 1834, d. November 26, 1907
MotherMartha Ann "Mollie" Gates4,5,1 b. 1832, d. June 10, 1869
     Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee Enumerated in the household of her daughter Mary in the 1930 Floyd Co. Virginia Census. She was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 She was born on November 12, 1859 at Patrick Co., Virginia.6,4,1 She married John Ferris, son of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on October 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 15, 1874,her married name was Ferris. Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee died on February 15, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.6,7

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

John Ferris b. 1854, d. February 1, 1936
Marriage*Julia/Judia Virginia McGhee married John Ferris, son of Valentine Ferris and Hannah Underwood, on October 15, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the William McGee obituary in the Nov 28, 1907 edition.
  4. [S660] Betty Bartlett (e-mail address), Martha Gates in "Patrick Co., Virginia Listserve," listserve message Nov 8, 2002.
  5. [S694] Michelle Miller (great-great-grandaughter), "McGhee Tree," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 2, 2005.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.

Charles A. Smith1,2,3

M, b. August 10, 1860, d. before January 2, 1920
FatherJames Washington Smith1 b. October 6, 1826, d. July 13, 1889
MotherEmeline E. Light1 b. 1832, d. after April, 1910
     Charles A. Smith was born on August 10, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Alice Conner, daughter of John Haden Conner and Isabell Ellen Link, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5,6 Charles A. Smith died before January 2, 1920; His wife Alice was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 291, District 96, Ward 3, Roanoke, Virginia2
1910Dwelling 170, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Occupation

1900Policeman2
1910Farmer3

Family

Alice Conner b. April 26, 1868, d. September 28, 1942
Marriage*Charles A. Smith married Alice Conner, daughter of John Haden Conner and Isabell Ellen Link, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.