Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 31, 1877, d. October 1, 1913
FatherAndrew Jackson Cole1,2,4 b. December 15, 1832, d. January 13, 1913
MotherMary M. DeWeese1,2,4 b. April 30, 1842
     Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole was born on May 31, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Vee Crawford on June 7, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole died on October 1, 1913 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 36.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 102, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 121, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 113, District 141, Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1900Coal miner2
1910Coal miner6

Family

Vee Crawford b. July 16, 1882, d. November 15, 1958
Marriage*Rutherford Berchard Hayes Cole married Vee Crawford on June 7, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Crawford marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rutherford B. Hayes Cole birth record.
  5. [S3226] Cantrell Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4457228/person/-1544825150
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the B. H. Cole, Jr. birth record.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Curtis Cole birth record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pat Cole birth record.

Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole1,2,3

F, b. July 28, 1879
FatherAndrew Jackson Cole1 b. December 15, 1832, d. January 13, 1913
MotherMary M. DeWeese1 b. April 30, 1842
     Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole was born on July 28, 1879 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of March 3, 1898,her married name was Patterson.2 She married Alexander Newton Patterson on March 3, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 102, District 81, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1900Dwelling 208, District 87, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Alexander Newton Patterson b. May 11, 1875, d. September 30, 1947
Marriage*Edosianna "Shanua" "Shannie" Cole married Alexander Newton Patterson on March 3, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Patterson death certificate.

Charles Anderson Thomas1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1862, d. August 3, 1941
     Charles Anderson Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 15, 1862 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His marriage license lists his birth place as Kanawha Co., WV.1,3 He married Minnie Leona Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on July 29, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Charles Anderson Thomas died on August 3, 1941 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 113, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 48, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 144, Enumeration District 28-21, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1891Carpenter1
1920Farmer4
1940Farmer6

Family

Minnie Leona Cole b. October 30, 1870, d. October 25, 1953
Marriage*Charles Anderson Thomas married Minnie Leona Cole, daughter of Andrew Jackson Cole and Mary M. DeWeese, on July 29, 1891 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S724] Sallie Hays, Mercer Co., West Virginia Marriages 1854-1901.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Anderson Thomas death certificate.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas death certificate.
  8. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Roscoe Bee Thomas obituary in the Jan 10, 1951 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Enva Noonan obituary in the Oct 18, 1982 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rodrick Asbury Thomas death certificate.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Donald Cole Thomas death record.

Nellie May Mathena1,2

F, b. July 14, 1899, d. October 16, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4383.3 Nellie May Mathena was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 14, 1899 at Smyth Co., Virginia.3,1,2 As of November 16, 1920,her married name was Wimmer.1 She married Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer, son of John Lewis Wimmer and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer, on November 16, 1920 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Nellie May Mathena died on October 16, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 3, District 11, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 119, District 119-10, Roanoke, Virginia5
1950Dwelling 129, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer b. May 5, 1890, d. March 16, 1969
Marriage*Nellie May Mathena married Claude Alonzo/Alonzie Wimmer, son of John Lewis Wimmer and Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Palmer, on November 16, 1920 at Berwind, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wimmer-Mathena marriage record.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Clifton Wimmer obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Julian Wimmer, Sr. obituary in the Mar 28, 2014 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Frances Ann White obituary in the Nov 16, 1999 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 26, 1928, d. October 23, 2012
     Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,6 He was born on September 26, 1928 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4,7,5,6 He married Coretta Faye Sheppard, daughter of Charlie Ray Sheppard and Annie May Poff, on December 24, 1949 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer and Coretta Faye Sheppard were divorced on November 28, 1980.3,9 Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer died on October 23, 2012 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,5,6 He PRINCETON - Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer, 84, of Gum Street, Princeton, died suddenly early Tuesday morning, October 23, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born September 26, 1928, at Cambria, Virginia, he was the son of the late George Gilmer and Evie Gilmer Linkous. Jack was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy, he received the World War II Victory Medal and served on the USS Warrington. For most of Jack's life, he worked in sales, having retired from Bluefield Supply Company. Prior to moving to Princeton, he lived in Pulaski, Virginia where he was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served as an Elder and taught Sunday School. After his retirement, Jack kept busy, having volunteered for Princeton Community Hospital, working in the garden and being a true jack of all trades. He loved West Virginia and always had a smile on his face. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick Conner; a baby son, Bernard Jack Gilmer Jr. and a baby daughter, Brenda Faye Gilmer. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, whom he loved dearly, Martha Gilmer; daughter, Coretha Loughridge and husband Johnny of Tyler, Texas; stepdaughter, Sheryl Conner of Bedford, Texas; grandchildren, Lindsey Conner and Paul Morra; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Velma Kinzie of Roanoke, Va., Shirley Ann Linkous of Blacksburg, Va., Joyce Feazell of Roanoke, Va., C.B. Linkous of Riner, Va; special friend, Sara Lancaster of Blacksburg, Va. A graveside service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with his son-in-law, Pastor Johnny Loughridge officiating. A time of sharing will be held Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Linkous, Timothy Linkous, Brandon Linkous, Robert Dowdy, Gary Dowdy, Mike Dowdy, and B.J. Dotson. The Gilmer family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. on October 24, 2012.6

Family

Coretta Faye Sheppard b. June 23, 1931, d. October 23, 2016
Marriage*He married Coretta Faye Sheppard, daughter of Charlie Ray Sheppard and Annie May Poff, on December 24, 1949 at Vicker, Montgomery Co., Virginia.8,1,2,3 
Divorce* Bernard Jackson "Jack" Gilmer and Coretta Faye Sheppard were divorced on November 28, 1980.3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S942] Phobe Jane Sturdivant Poff, "Poff Surname," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 20, 2005 and Feb 5, 2006.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coretta Faye Sheppard Gilmer Ferris obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery 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&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bernard Jackson Gilmer obituary in the Oct 24, 2012 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William H. Tuck obituary in the May 9, 1998 edition.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Lizena Bell Poff1

F, b. December 17, 1858, d. October 12, 1953
FatherJames Isaac Poff2,1,3 b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
MotherLetitia Sumpter2,1,3 b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865
     Lizena Bell Poff 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 December 17, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Noah Wilson, son of John Randolph Wilson and Ann Gray, on October 26, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 26, 1876,her married name was Wilson. Lizena Bell Poff died on October 12, 1953 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 8, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 1, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 118, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 83, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 198, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Noah Wilson b. August 5, 1850, d. February 14, 1927
Marriage*Lizena Bell Poff married Noah Wilson, son of John Randolph Wilson and Ann Gray, on October 26, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [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
  3. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Matilda A. Poff

F, b. circa 1860
FatherJames Isaac Poff b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
MotherLetitia Sumpter b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865
     Matilda A. Poff was born circa 1860 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 118, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as adopted in the household of her uncle Joseph Sumpter in the 1870 Census.1

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Ennis Poff1,2

M, b. February 2, 1861, d. February 18, 1939
FatherJames Isaac Poff2 b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
MotherLetitia Sumpter2 b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865
     Joseph Ennis Poff was buried at Grayson Cemetery, Grayson, Clinton Co., Missouri.1,2 He was born on February 2, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He died on February 18, 1939 at Platte, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 78.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 118, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated as adopted in the household of his uncle Joseph Sumpter in the 1870 Census.3
1880Dwelling 347, District 28, Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his uncle Joseph Sumpter4
1900Dwelling 81, District 28, Smithville, Clay Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of his half-brother William Riley Poff5
1910Dwelling 219, District 27, Platte, Clay Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of his half-brother William Riley Poff6
1920Dwelling 352, District 30, Platte, Clay Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of his half-brother William Riley Poff7
1930Dwelling 82, District 24, Platte, Clay Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of his half-brother William Riley Poff8

Occupation

1880Farm laborer4
1900Farm laborer5
1910Farmer6
1920Farm laborer7

Citations

  1. [S1421] Jimmie Lou Courtney & Pauline M. Courtney, Clinton Co. MO Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. I.
  2. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Joseph Ennis Poff death certificate.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Thomas Puckett1

M, b. circa 1842
     Thomas Puckett was born circa 1842 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 He married Louisa Mary Walton, daughter of Cephus L. Walton and Nancy A. Richards, on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Family

Louisa Mary Walton b. August 27, 1861, d. March 29, 1931
Marriage*Thomas Puckett married Louisa Mary Walton, daughter of Cephus L. Walton and Nancy A. Richards, on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Mary Riley Poff1

F, b. August, 1863, d. 1940
FatherJames Isaac Poff1 b. April 30, 1814, d. September 1, 1865
MotherLetitia Sumpter1 b. October 5, 1827, d. March 17, 1865
     Mary Riley Poff was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11 Mount Hope Road, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana.2 She was born in August, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters, son of Emanuel Amariah Walters and Frances Jane Reed, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 9, 1878,her married name was Walters. Mary Riley Poff died in 1940.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 70, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her uncle Joseph Carr4
1880Dwelling 349, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 183, District 129, Ward 3, Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 188, District 48-46, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri8

Family

Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters b. February, 1857
Marriage*Mary Riley Poff married Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters, son of Emanuel Amariah Walters and Frances Jane Reed, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S4704] Mount Hope Cemetery, Miami Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alexander Gardner1,2,3,4

M, b. September 8, 1822, d. November 16, 1912
     Alexander Gardner was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on September 8, 1822 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.4 He married Elizabeth Sowers, daughter of George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, on July 18, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Alexander Gardner died on November 16, 1912 at Court House District, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 90.2,4

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Elizabeth Sowers b. September 9, 1822, d. March 29, 1907
Marriage*Alexander Gardner married Elizabeth Sowers, daughter of George Jacob Sowers and Anna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly, on July 18, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Alexander Gardner death certificate.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  7. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Elizabeth Sowers1,2,3

F, b. September 9, 1822, d. March 29, 1907
FatherGeorge Jacob Sowers4,3 b. July 2, 1794, d. April 13, 1880
MotherAnna Maria "Mary Polly" Epperly4,3 b. February 12, 1799, d. May, 1874
     Elizabeth Sowers was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 693 and Rt. 615, Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3 She was born on September 9, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,2,3 She married Alexander Gardner on July 18, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of July 18, 1844,her married name was Gardner. Elizabeth Sowers died on March 29, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 84.2,3

Census Records

1890Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Alexander Gardner b. September 8, 1822, d. November 16, 1912
Marriage*Elizabeth Sowers married Alexander Gardner on July 18, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  3. [S293] Descendants of (Hans) Jacob (Eberle) Epperly, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/e/n/Charles-K-Jennings/
  4. [S17] Sherrie M. Holmes Rudy, Reed, Aube Aster Tree.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Noah Wilson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 5, 1850, d. February 14, 1927
FatherJohn Randolph Wilson2,5,6 b. February 17, 1812, d. December 24, 1861
MotherAnn Gray2,3,5,6 b. February 29, 1820, d. February 28, 1878
     Noah Wilson was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 He was born on August 5, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,6 He married Lizena Bell Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on October 26, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 Noah Wilson died on February 14, 1927 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 76.1,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 497, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 47, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 8, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 1, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 118, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 83, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1870Farm laborer3
1880Farmer4
1900Farmer8
1910Farmer9
1920Farmer10

Family

Lizena Bell Poff b. December 17, 1858, d. October 12, 1953
Marriage*Noah Wilson married Lizena Bell Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on October 26, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Lena Pearl Poff1,2,3

F, b. January 10, 1910, d. December 8, 1981
FatherBrainard Wheeler Poff1,4,3 b. January 11, 1890, d. October 19, 1967
MotherAlice Ocie Muncy1,4,3 b. October, 1889
     Lena Pearl Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on January 10, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 As of February 14, 1932,her married name was McNamara.2 She married Donald Williams McNamara on February 14, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Lena Pearl Poff died on December 8, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.3 She Funeral services for Mrs. D. W. "Pete" (Lena P.) McNamara, 71, of 220 Thornton Ave., Princeton, formerly of Mullens, who died Tuesday in a Princeton hospital after a short illness, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton. Rev. Amos Turner will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Princeton Road. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of Osie Muncey Poff of Princeton and the late B.W. Poff. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Mullens and the First United Methodist Church of Mullens. Survivors in addition to her mother and her husband include one son, Melvin David McNamara of Littleton, Colo; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Milajean) Brown of Peach Bottom, Pa., Miss Freda McNamara of Troutsville, Va., and Mrs. Walter (Loretta) Kelly of Beckley; one brother, Elbert T. Poff of Princeton; ll grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. on December 10, 1981.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 60, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 456, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 134, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Donald Williams McNamara b. March 8, 1912
Marriage*Lena Pearl Poff married Donald Williams McNamara on February 14, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McMamara-Poff marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lena P. McNamara obituary in the Dec 10, 1981 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elbert Taylor Poff obituary in the Jan 15, 1999 edition.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lelia Estelle Sowder1,2

F, b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
FatherWilliam James Sowder3,1,4 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff3,1,4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Lelia Estelle Sowder was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 She was born on July 13, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4 She married William Peyton Wertz, son of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on December 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 26, 1895,her married name was Wertz. Lelia Estelle Sowder died on June 15, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 43.5,2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 59, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 95, District 94, Ward 4, Roanoke, Virginia7

Family

William Peyton Wertz b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
Marriage*Lelia Estelle Sowder married William Peyton Wertz, son of John Wilson Wertz and Sarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson, on December 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [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&
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lula Amanda Sowder1,2

F, b. April 20, 1877, d. July 11, 1941
FatherWilliam James Sowder3,4,5,6 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff3,4,5,6 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Lula Amanda Sowder was buried at Belleview Church Cemetery (also known as Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.7,6 She was born on April 20, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5,6 She married William Henry Hawley on January 23, 1908 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,6 As of January 23, 1908,her married name was Hawley. Lula Amanda Sowder died on July 11, 1941 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 59, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 54, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 319, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia9
1920Dwelling 257, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1930Dwelling 183, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 192, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Family

William Henry Hawley b. October 17, 1870, d. February 12, 1958
Marriage*Lula Amanda Sowder married William Henry Hawley on January 23, 1908 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lona Letitia Sowder1,2,3

F, b. March 19, 1879, d. November 1, 1943
FatherWilliam James Sowder4 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Lona Letitia Sowder was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.1 She was born on March 19, 1879 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1 As of April 16, 1911,her married name was Redmon.1 She married Edgar Peter Redmon, son of Yancy Davis Redman and Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2,3 Lona Letitia Sowder died on November 1, 1943 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 64.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 59, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 95, District 94, Ward 4, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law William Wertz8
1920Dwelling 411, District 159, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois9
1930Dwelling 144, District 36, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 416, District 99-45, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1900Seamstress8

Family

Edgar Peter Redmon b. October 17, 1883, d. November 13, 1951
Marriage*Lona Letitia Sowder married Edgar Peter Redmon, son of Yancy Davis Redman and Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1131] Du Page, Grundy, Kendall and Will Co. in NE IL, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lockwd&id=I014820
  2. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  3. [S209] Contra Costa Times, From the Ann Loraine Johnston obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  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. [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. [S1966] Herald News, The, From the Lucy M. Weller obituary in the Dec 14, 2006 edition.

Laura Isabelle Sowder1,2

F, b. July 25, 1882, d. January 12, 1967
FatherWilliam James Sowder3,4 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff3,4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Laura Isabelle Sowder was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-70-5710.5 She was born on July 25, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 She died on January 12, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 54, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 207, District 33, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her brother-in-law Clyde Reed7

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James William Alvah Sowder Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 28, 1888, d. January 8, 1983
FatherWilliam James Sowder3 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff4,3 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     James William Alvah Sowder Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 231-14-7532.5 He was born on March 28, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 He married Emma Blanche Mitchell on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 James William Alvah Sowder Sr. died on January 8, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 54, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 321, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 377, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia2
1940Dwelling 198, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Carpenter4
1930Contractor2
1940Building contractor9

Family

Emma Blanche Mitchell b. November 15, 1899, d. June 1, 1990
Marriage*James William Alvah Sowder Sr. married Emma Blanche Mitchell on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Mitchell Sowder obituary in the Jun 3, 1990 edition.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alvah Sowder obitaury in the Dec 7, 2006 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha A. Sowder obitaury in the May 12, 2003 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Little-Johnson wedding announcement in the Jul 19, 1998 edition.

Luanna Hulda "Anna" Sowder1,2

F, b. January 27, 1895, d. December 14, 1991
FatherWilliam James Sowder3 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff3,4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Her Social Security Number was 577-60-2066.5 Luanna Hulda "Anna" Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on January 27, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 She died on December 14, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.5,2 She Miss Anna L. Sowder, age 96, of 5910 Brahma Road, S.W., died Saturday, December 14, at her home. She was retired from the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. with over 45 years of government service. She had served as Vice Regent of the Margaret Whetten Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed painting and poetry writing and was a member of the Professional Writers Club of D.C. Surviving are twelve nieces and four nephews; June R. Morris, Juanita R. Stanley, Wanda R. Nelson, Marie H. Minter, Kate H. Bow, Louise W. Craghead, Geneva M. Seaman, Martha A. Sowder, James A. Sowder Jr., Dorman W. Hawley, Clifford (Jack) Hawley, all of Roanoke; Ann L. Johnston, El Cerrito, Calif; Lucy R. Weller, Plainfield, Ill; Mary R. McElroy, Aurora, Ill; Dolores S. Johnson, Douglassville, Ga; James E. Redmon, Palm City, Fla; and a number of great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's South Chapel 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. on December 17, 1991.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 54, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 321, District 22, Jefferson Ward 2, Roanoke, Virginia4
1930Dwelling 22, District 1-10, Washington, D.C.6

Occupation

1930Government clerk6

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Anna L. Sowder obituary in the Dec 17, 1991 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Maude Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 18, 1900, d. March 9, 1970
FatherWilliam James Sowder2,6,4 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff2,6,4 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Lucy Maude Sowder was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4,5 She was born on May 18, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 She married Clyde Sherman Reed, son of James Riley Reed and Lula Odell Cole, on October 17, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7,4 As of October 17, 1922,her married name was Reed. Lucy Maude Sowder died on March 9, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.1,2,4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 54, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 207, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 135, District 119-55, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Stenographer9

Family

Clyde Sherman Reed b. April 21, 1897, d. February 6, 1982
Marriage*Lucy Maude Sowder married Clyde Sherman Reed, son of James Riley Reed and Lula Odell Cole, on October 17, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Clyde Sherman Reed obituary in the Feb 11, 1982 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Reed Nelson obituary in the Dec 25, 2010 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Jeannette Reed Stanley obituary in the Jun 2, 2021 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Peyton Wertz1,2,3,4

M, b. September 25, 1872, d. November 8, 1958
FatherJohn Wilson Wertz1,2 b. November 12, 1833, d. June 2, 1930
MotherSarah Jane Ellison/Elleyson1,2 b. April 16, 1847, d. February 17, 1923
     William Peyton Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,5 He was born on September 25, 1872 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3,6,4 He married Lelia Estelle Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on December 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 William Peyton Wertz died on November 8, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.6,4,5

Census Records

1900Laborer7
1900Dwelling 95, District 94, Ward 4, Roanoke, Virginia7
1920Dwelling 91, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 275, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 19, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farmer8
1930Norfolk & Western car repairer9

Family

Lelia Estelle Sowder b. July 13, 1875, d. June 15, 1919
Marriage*William Peyton Wertz married Lelia Estelle Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on December 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S144] Descendants of Wilhelm Wurtz, online http://www.geocities.com/virts1/
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [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&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1130] Phillips, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:483366&id=I1455
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Henry Hawley1

M, b. October 17, 1870, d. February 12, 1958
     William Henry Hawley was buried at Belleview Church Cemetery (also known as Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on October 17, 1870 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Lula Amanda Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on January 23, 1908 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,3 William Henry Hawley died on February 12, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 257, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 183, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 192, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1910Dwelling 319, District 106, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia7
1910Railroad shop car builder7
1920Farmer4
1930Farmer5
1940Farmer6

Family

Lula Amanda Sowder b. April 20, 1877, d. July 11, 1941
Marriage*William Henry Hawley married Lula Amanda Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on January 23, 1908 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Edgar Peter Redmon1,2

M, b. October 17, 1883, d. November 13, 1951
FatherYancy Davis Redman3 b. August 9, 1852, d. March, 1888
MotherMary Jane "Molly" Thurman3,4 b. December 14, 1851, d. March 3, 1916
     Edgar Peter Redmon was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.5 He was born on October 17, 1883 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,4 He married Lona Letitia Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,5,3,2 Edgar Peter Redmon died on November 13, 1951 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois, at age 68.5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 85, District 18, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 411, District 159, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 144, District 36, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 416, District 99-45, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1920Conductor8
1930Street car operator9
1940W.P.A. project laborer10

Family

Lona Letitia Sowder b. March 19, 1879, d. November 1, 1943
Marriage*Edgar Peter Redmon married Lona Letitia Sowder, daughter of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on April 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,5,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S209] Contra Costa Times, From the Ann Loraine Johnston obituary in the Oct 7, 2008 edition.
  3. [S1605] Jackie Webb, "Aldridge Family Register Report."
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1131] Du Page, Grundy, Kendall and Will Co. in NE IL, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lockwd&id=I014820
  6. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  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.
  11. [S1966] Herald News, The, From the Lucy M. Weller obituary in the Dec 14, 2006 edition.

Emma Blanche Mitchell1,2

F, b. November 15, 1899, d. June 1, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 230-90-2495.3 Emma Blanche Mitchell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 She was born on November 15, 1899 at Virginia.3 She married James William Alvah Sowder Sr., son of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 As of June 20, 1923,her married name was Sowder. Emma Blanche Mitchell died on June 1, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.4,3 She Emma Mitchell Sowder, age 90, of Roanoke, died Friday in a local hospital. She is the widow of James A. Sowder, Sr., and a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Geneva M. and Richard F. Seaman, Roanoke; Shirley Dolores and Carl E. Johnson, Atlanta, Ga; Martha Ann Sowder, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, James A. Sowder, Jr., and Coretta Sowder; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene E. Mitchell. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 1990, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on June 3, 1990.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 377, District 33, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 198, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

James William Alvah Sowder Sr. b. March 28, 1888, d. January 8, 1983
Marriage*Emma Blanche Mitchell married James William Alvah Sowder Sr., son of William James Sowder and Lucinda C. Poff, on June 20, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Mitchell Sowder obituary in the Jun 3, 1990 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alvah Sowder obitaury in the Dec 7, 2006 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Martha A. Sowder obitaury in the May 12, 2003 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Little-Johnson wedding announcement in the Jul 19, 1998 edition.

Infant Sowder

?, b. July 5, 1881, d. July 5, 1881
FatherWilliam James Sowder1,2,3 b. December 8, 1849, d. March 24, 1910
MotherLucinda C. Poff1,2,3 b. November 6, 1856, d. March 29, 1930
     Infant Sowder died on July 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Infant Sowder was born on July 5, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The birth date is listed as Jul 10 but the death date is listed as Jul 5.2,3

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  3. [S96] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1853-1882.

Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters1

M, b. February, 1857
FatherEmanuel Amariah Walters1 b. January 30, 1833, d. December 4, 1916
MotherFrances Jane Reed1 b. July 14, 1833, d. March 8, 1916
     Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters was born in February, 1857 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Mary Riley Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 349, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 180, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 111, District 10, Ninth District, Anderson Co., Tennessee5
1940Dwelling 198, District 47-26, Second Civil District, Knox Co., Tennessee6

Occupation

1880Farm laborer3
1900Day laborer2

Family

Mary Riley Poff b. August, 1863, d. 1940
Marriage*Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters married Mary Riley Poff, daughter of James Isaac Poff and Letitia Sumpter, on May 9, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Emanuel Amariah Walters1,2

M, b. January 30, 1833, d. December 4, 1916
FatherMartin Phillip Walters1,3 b. June 4, 1808, d. December 11, 1896
MotherMary Ann Pharis1,3
     Emanuel Amariah Walters was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.4 He was born on January 30, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Frances Jane Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Emanuel Amariah Walters died on December 4, 1916 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 83.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 75, District 9, Civil District 8, Anderson Co., Tennessee2

Occupation

1900Farmer2

Family

Frances Jane Reed b. July 14, 1833, d. March 8, 1916
Marriage*Emanuel Amariah Walters married Frances Jane Reed, daughter of William Amsterdam Reed and Catherine Margaret Farley, on April 3, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

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. [S929] Yvonne V. Linehan (great-granddaughter of Hiram Walters), "Smith, Penner, and Martin Line."
  4. [S1051] Tommy Webster (e-mail address), New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson Co., TN.