Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff1,2,3

M, b. November 16, 1896, d. March 8, 1971
FatherJacob Henry Poff4,5,6,7,8,3 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff4,5,6,7,8,3 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 231-16-2030.9 Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Va. PVT. Co. H. 161 Inf. WWI."1,2,3 He married Eva Irene Peters, daughter of Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood.1,10,2,3 Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff was born on November 16, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.9,1,11,8,3 He died on March 8, 1971 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,2,3 He Alvin J. "Slats" Poff, 74, died Monday, March 8, 1971, at his home in Check. Surviving are his wife, Irene Peters Poff; a daughter, Mrs. Menis Reed, Check; a son, S. Jake Poff, Copper Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Guy Hundley, Copper Hill, Mrs. Mary Bell, Christiansburg; two brothers, Ras Poff, Check, Clayton Poff, Thompsontown, Penn. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. on March 11, 1971.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 153, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 106, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 156, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Farm laborer6
1930Lumber hauling contractor7
1940Farmer12

Family

Eva Irene Peters b. July 14, 1910, d. December 7, 2005
Marriage*Alvin Joshua "Slats" Poff married Eva Irene Peters, daughter of Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood.1,10,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Alvin J. Poff obituary in the Mar 11, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [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
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Peters Poff obituary in the Dec 9, 2005 edition.
  11. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Vest-Poff wedding announcement in a local paper.
  14. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  16. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Clayton Henry Poff1,2

M, b. February 2, 1898, d. July 4, 1976
FatherJacob Henry Poff3,4,2 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff3,4,2 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Clayton Henry Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,2 He was born on February 2, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,2 He married Helen I. Spicher circa 1918.7,8,2 Clayton Henry Poff died on July 4, 1976 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.5,6,2 He FLOYD -- Clayton H. Poff, age 78, of Christiansburg, died in a Shawsville Nursing Home Sunday, July 4, 1976. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mary Poff Bell, Christiansburg; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 6, 1976, at the Copper Hill Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Wimmer and the Rev. Beverly Smith officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. on July 8, 1976.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 37, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 265, District 99, Ward 10, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 134, District 6, Duncannon, Perry Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 181, District 34-2, Delaware, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania10

Occupation

1920Steam railroad brakeman9
1930Steam railroad brakeman7
1940Railroad brakeman10

Family

Helen I. Spicher
Marriage*Clayton Henry Poff married Helen I. Spicher circa 1918.7,8,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  6. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Clayton H. Poff obituary in the Jul 8, 1976 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, From the Fred C. Poff death certificate.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ellen Poff1,2

F, b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
FatherJacob Henry Poff2,3,4,5 b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff2,3,4,5 b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-8368.6 Mary Ellen Poff was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 She was born on June 29, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,2,5 She married Lindsey Alfred Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 As of May 4, 1922,her married name was Bell. Mary Ellen Poff died on February 17, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 94, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 153, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

Lindsey Alfred Bell b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
Marriage*Mary Ellen Poff married Lindsey Alfred Bell, son of Thomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell and Liona Eliza Craighead, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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 George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  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.

John Thomas Poff

M, b. October 10, 1907, d. May 26, 1909
FatherJacob Henry Poff b. January 26, 1856, d. December 18, 1930
MotherElizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff b. January 15, 1861, d. March 8, 1952
     John Thomas Poff was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 10, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on May 26, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S711] Pupils of Check High School, Salem Church Head of the River Cemetery.

Howard Dillard Lawrence1,2,3

M, b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
FatherIsaac Benjamin Lawrence2,1,3 b. September, 1840, d. after April 29, 1910
MotherNancy Board1,2,3 b. February 15, 1849, d. after April 29, 1910
     Howard Dillard Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,3 He was born on April 3, 1871 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Lillie Frances Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on May 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 Howard Dillard Lawrence died on August 26, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.4,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1920Furniture factory laborer7
1930Furniture factory cabinet maker8

Family

Lillie Frances Poff b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
Marriage*Howard Dillard Lawrence married Lillie Frances Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on May 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.

Lena Lovella Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. April 2, 1898, d. February 16, 1977
FatherHoward Dillard Lawrence2,5,6,3,4 b. April 3, 1871, d. August 26, 1938
MotherLillie Frances Poff2,5,6,3,4,7 b. December 10, 1879, d. October 6, 1955
     Lena Lovella Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 She was born on April 2, 1898 at Virginia.1,4 She died on February 16, 1977 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 100, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 517, District 115, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 40, District 10, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 65, District 61-15, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S65] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Montgomery County Virginia Cemetery Reading of Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lymond B. "Lyman" King1,2

M, b. February 22, 1882, d. January 8, 1910
FatherJoseph Robert "Joe Bob" King3,1 b. November 17, 1856, d. June 30, 1945
MotherDruscilla G. Hendricks3,1 b. August 7, 1859, d. April 25, 1942
     Lymond B. "Lyman" King was buried at Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 22, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on December 31, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 Lymond B. "Lyman" King died on January 8, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 27.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family

Minnie Ella Poff b. February 11, 1881, d. February 10, 1958
Marriage*Lymond B. "Lyman" King married Minnie Ella Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on December 31, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5500] Riner-Willis Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  4. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Gay King1

F, b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
FatherJohn Reuben King1,2 b. September 15, 1858, d. January 17, 1931
MotherLeititia Jane Wright1,2 b. September 16, 1865, d. October 6, 1945
     Lucy Gay King was buried at Franklin Clearview Cemetery, Old Forge Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 225-92-2475.4 She was born on June 11, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,3 She married James Ira Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on September 1, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 Lucy Gay King married William Fleming "Willie" Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on September 16, 1958 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,2 As of September 16, 1958,her married name was Poff.2 Lucy Gay King died on March 18, 1989 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 99.1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1910Dwelling 96, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia9
1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family 1

James Ira Poff b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
Marriage*Lucy Gay King married James Ira Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on September 1, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 
Children

Family 2

William Fleming "Willie" Poff b. March 1, 1884, d. September 13, 1970
Marriage*Lucy Gay King married William Fleming "Willie" Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on September 16, 1958 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,2 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gary Elwood Mullins1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 30, 1917, d. September 28, 1981
     Gary Elwood Mullins was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 238-14-0457.7 He was born on April 30, 1917 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Apr 27, 1917, his death certificate and draft card have a birth date of Apr 29, 1917.7,2,3,8,5,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on August 16, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.1,9,3,8,4 Gary Elwood Mullins died on September 28, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 64.2,3,4,10 He Gary Elwood Mullins, age 64, passed away Monday. He was a retired salesman and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Poff Mullins; three daughters, Mrs. Wylene Peters, Richmond; Mrs. Carolyn Hartwick, Madison, N.C; Mrs. Margaret Hilliard, Thomasville, N.C; one son, Melvin Gary Mullins, Baltimore, Md; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Elder, Mrs. Fannie Boone, Greensboro, N.C; Mrs. Bessie Harris, Rocky Mount; one brother, Mr. Ben W. Mullins, Ferrum. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on September 30, 1981.4

Family

Mary Elizabeth Poff b. September 29, 1921, d. June 3, 2004
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on August 16, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.1,9,3,8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Elwood Mullins obituary in the Sep 30, 1981 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [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.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Mullins obituary in the Jun 5, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Melvin Gary Mullins obituary.
  12. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

William Pershing Poff1,2,3

M, b. May 2, 1918, d. January 13, 1981
FatherJames Ira Poff1,4,5,3 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King1,4,5,3 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3247.6 William Pershing Poff was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 He was born on May 2, 1918 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,1,2,3 He married Leona Farmer Young on October 16, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,3,8 William Pershing Poff died on January 13, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 158, District 45-8, Martinsville, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Furniture factory laborer9

Family

Leona Farmer Young b. January 5, 1920, d. January 16, 2021
Marriage*William Pershing Poff married Leona Farmer Young on October 16, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,3,8 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Leona Farmer Young Poff obituary.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Beatrice Lura Poff1,2,3

F, b. June 11, 1908, d. April 28, 1982
FatherJames Ira Poff1,4,5,3 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King1,4,5,3 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 228-24-8137.6 Beatrice Lura Poff was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.7,3 She was born on June 11, 1908 at Virginia.1,6,7 She married Jesse Carl Foster on October 14, 1928.1,7,3 As of October 14, 1928,her married name was Foster. Beatrice Lura Poff died on April 28, 1982 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.1,7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 53, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 321, District 45-12, Reed Creek, Henry Co., Virginia8

Family

Jesse Carl Foster b. May 13, 1906, d. April 17, 1974
Marriage*Beatrice Lura Poff married Jesse Carl Foster on October 14, 1928.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Coy Douglas Foster obituary in the Jul 13, 2001 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Esther Mae Poff1,2

F, b. June 30, 1913, d. March 2, 1993
FatherJames Ira Poff1,3 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King1,3 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     Esther Mae Poff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-01-3020.5 She was born on June 30, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,5,6 As of September 20, 1930,her married name was Foster.2 She married Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster on September 20, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2 Esther Mae Poff and Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster were divorced in October, 1936 at Henry Co., Virginia.7 As of December 15, 1945,her married name was Davis.6 Esther Mae Poff married Ernest Mitchell Davis on December 15, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia.4,1,8,6 Esther Mae Poff died on March 2, 1993 at Virginia at age 79.1,4 She DAVIS, Esther Poff, 79, of Martinsville, died Tuesday March 2, 1993. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services. on March 3, 1993.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 182, District 112-4, Martinsville, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Knitting mill worker9

Family 1

Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster b. circa 1908, d. before 1945
Marriage*Esther Mae Poff married Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster on September 20, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Esther Mae Poff and Franklin Edward "Frank" Foster were divorced in October, 1936 at Henry Co., Virginia.7 

Family 2

Ernest Mitchell Davis b. June 30, 1906, d. July 23, 1981
Marriage*Esther Mae Poff married Ernest Mitchell Davis on December 15, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia.4,1,8,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Esther Poff Davis obituary in the Mar 3, 1993 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Mary Elizabeth Poff1,2

F, b. September 29, 1921, d. June 3, 2004
FatherJames Ira Poff1,3 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King1,3 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0876.4 Mary Elizabeth Poff was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6 She was born on September 29, 1921 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,4,7,6,3,2 She married Gary Elwood Mullins on August 16, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.1,5,8,7,9 As of August 16, 1939,her married name was Mullins.7 Mary Elizabeth Poff died on June 3, 2004 at Virginia at age 82.5,4,6 She Mary Poff Mullins, 82, of Rocky Mount died Thursday June 3, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Mullins; a granddaughter, Rhonda Grady; two sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are her children, Wylene Peters of Amelia, Carolyn Hartwick, Sarasota, Fla., Melvin Mullins and Margaret Emery, both of the home; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park. on June 5, 2004.5

Family

Gary Elwood Mullins b. April 30, 1917, d. September 28, 1981
Marriage*She married Gary Elwood Mullins on August 16, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.1,5,8,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Poff Mullins obituary in the Jun 5, 2004 edition.
  6. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gary Elwood Mullins obituary in the Sep 30, 1981 edition.
  10. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Melvin Gary Mullins obituary.

Luyn Horace Poff1,2

M, b. April 2, 1916, d. June 1, 1986
FatherJames Ira Poff3,4,2 b. July 25, 1889, d. June 8, 1924
MotherLucy Gay King3,4,2 b. June 11, 1889, d. March 18, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 231-09-9181.5 Luyn Horace Poff was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.2 He was born on April 2, 1916 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3,2 He married Marion Louise "Mae" Hill on September 22, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,1,2,6 Luyn Horace Poff died on June 1, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 70.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 296, District 58, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia4

Family

Marion Louise "Mae" Hill b. March 28, 1919, d. June 1, 2009
Marriage*Luyn Horace Poff married Marion Louise "Mae" Hill on September 22, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,1,2,6 
Children
  • James Ronald Poff3,1
  • Patricia Ann "Pat" Poff3,1,6
  • Bonnie Joan Poff7,1,6
  • Jerry Douglas Poff7,1

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Marion Louise Hill Poff obituary in the Jun 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Marion Louise "Mae" Hill1

F, b. March 28, 1919, d. June 1, 2009
     Marion Louise "Mae" Hill was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.1 She was born on March 28, 1919 at Berea, Madison Co., Kentucky.1 She married Luyn Horace Poff, son of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on September 22, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,1,3,4 As of September 22, 1939,her married name was Poff.4 Marion Louise "Mae" Hill died on June 1, 2009 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 90.1 She Marion Louise “Mae” Hill Poff, 89, formerly of Greyson Street, Martinsville, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, where she been a resident for several years. She was born in Berea, Ky., on Sept. 28, 1919, to Colonel and Gertrude Eason Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luyn H. Poff; a sister, Christine Hopkins; three brothers, Johnny, Billy and Hubert Hill; four half-sisters, Nancy Toms, Alice Whitcomb, Oralee Adams and Dora Riley; and two half-brothers, John H. Hill and Wilton Hill. She retired from Tultex in 1981 after 21 years of service, and she was a member of Collinsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are two daughters, Pat Poole and Bonnie Brewer, both of Martinsville; two sons, Ronald Poff of Ridgeway and Jerry Poff of Gainesville, Ga; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Dan Woods officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service Thursday and other times at the home of her son, Ronald Poff, 178 Canterbury Lane, Ridgeway. Memorials may be made to Collinsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 627, Collinsville, Va. 24078. on June 3, 2009.1

Family

Luyn Horace Poff b. April 2, 1916, d. June 1, 1986
Marriage*She married Luyn Horace Poff, son of James Ira Poff and Lucy Gay King, on September 22, 1939 at Martinsville, Virginia.2,1,3,4 
Children
  • James Ronald Poff2,1
  • Patricia Ann "Pat" Poff2,1,4
  • Bonnie Joan Poff5,1,4
  • Jerry Douglas Poff5,1

Citations

  1. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Marion Louise Hill Poff obituary in the Jun 3, 2009 edition.
  2. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm

Mary Pauline Aldridge1,2,3

F, b. October 12, 1899, d. May 14, 1979
FatherPinkney B. Aldridge1,3,4 b. February 20, 1852, d. August 9, 1916
MotherHannah Catherine "Cassie" Hylton1,3,5,4 b. November 6, 1869, d. March 2, 1947
     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-7775.6 Mary Pauline Aldridge was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,2,4 She FLOYD - Mrs. Mary Aldridge Poff, age 79, widow of Ras L. Poff, died in a Salem nursing home Monday, May 14, 1979. Surviving are two sons, Ralph Poff, Salem; Joe Poff, Christiansburg; one brother, Arch Aldridge, Charlotte, N. C; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Wednesday, May 16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. at Copper Hill Methodist Church, with the Rev. W. W. Shelton and the Rev. Frank Wimmer officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.2 She was born on October 12, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7,1,4 She married Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on December 13, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7,2,3,9,4 As of December 13, 1921,her married name was Poff. Mary Pauline Aldridge died on May 14, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.7,2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 155, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 127, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia10

Family

Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff b. September 25, 1893, d. June 6, 1974
Marriage*Mary Pauline Aldridge married Erastus Lafayette "Ras" Poff, son of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on December 13, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,8,7,2,3,9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Mary Aldridge Poff obituary in an undated edition.
  3. [S162] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, William G. "The Settler" Aldridge, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S158] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 12, Will of Ras Layayette Poff.
  9. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Ras L. Poff obituary in the Jun 13, 1974 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Henry Poff, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2018 edition.

Reba Elizabeth Hundley1,2

F, b. August 19, 1922, d. May 12, 2010
FatherWilliam Guy "Willie" Hundley1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. August 2, 1896, d. May 8, 1972
MotherFlora Lydia Rachel Poff1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. August 29, 1901, d. March 28, 1976
     Reba Elizabeth Hundley 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 August 19, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,9 She married William Carl Craighead, son of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on September 4, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,10,6,9,7 As of September 4, 1940,her married name was Craighead. Reba Elizabeth Hundley died on May 12, 2010 at age 87.6 She Reba Hundley Craighead, 87, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Guy and Flora Poff Hundley; her husband, William Carl Craighead; sister, Genova Conner; brother, Burton Hundley; and son-in-law, Robert D. Bryant. Reba leaves behind a loving family of four children and their families, daughter, Janet Peak and husband, Bob, of Floyd, Va; son, William M. Craighead and wife, Murleen, of Emory, Va; daughter, Sue Bryant, of Blue Ridge, Va; and son, Steve Craighead and wife, Patricia, of Roswell, Ga. Reba and Carl were blessed with 10 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. The Craigheads were master gardeners. They spent their lives dedicated to family and the Grace Presbyterian Church, Glade Spring, Va. Reba was a graduate of Check High School and retired from Johnston Memorial Hospital. She lived the last four years at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va., where she received loving care and developed many friendships. The immediate family will receive friends and other family members on Friday, May 14, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Due to Reba's wishes, there will be no public viewing. The funeral service will begin 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, also at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Mr. Larry Phillips. Burial will follow in the Old Salem Cemetery. Floral arrangements may be sent to the funeral home or memorial gifts may be sent to Grace Presbyterian Church, 327 Grace St., Glade Spring, Va. 24340. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com. on May 13, 2010.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 129, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 53, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

William Carl Craighead b. March 22, 1912, d. September 9, 2005
Marriage*Reba Elizabeth Hundley married William Carl Craighead, son of Charles Otey Craighead and Mary Ann Reanne "Ara" Simpson, on September 4, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,10,6,9,7 
Children
  • Janet Orean Craighead3,10,6,9
  • William Masil "Bill" Craighead3,10,6
  • Monta Sue Craighead3,10,6,9
  • Steven Lane "Steve" Craighead3,10,6

Citations

  1. [S155] Hundley, online http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/tyreeanna/hundley3.html
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Craighead-Hundley 65th wedding anniversary announcement in the Sep 1, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Flora Poff Hundley obituary in the Apr 1, 1976 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Hundley Craighead obituary in the May 13, 2010 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Joyce Hundley Young obituary in the Sep 6, 2013 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Carl Craighead obituary in the Sep 11, 2005 edition.

Macil Burton Hundley1,2

M, b. May 21, 1924, d. October 26, 1927
FatherWilliam Guy "Willie" Hundley3,1,4,5,2 b. August 2, 1896, d. May 8, 1972
MotherFlora Lydia Rachel Poff3,1,4,5,2 b. August 29, 1901, d. March 28, 1976
     Macil Burton Hundley was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 21, 1924 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He died on October 26, 1927 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died in an accidental scalding.3,1,2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S155] Hundley, online http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/tyreeanna/hundley3.html
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reba Hundley Craighead obituary in the May 13, 2010 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Joyce Hundley Young obituary in the Sep 6, 2013 edition.

Opal Joyce Hundley1,2,3,4

F, b. August 1, 1936, d. September 5, 2013
FatherWilliam Guy "Willie" Hundley1,5,3,4 b. August 2, 1896, d. May 8, 1972
MotherFlora Lydia Rachel Poff1,5,3,4 b. August 29, 1901, d. March 28, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-5687.6 Opal Joyce Hundley was born on August 1, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2,6 She married Keith Baer Young, son of Artis L. Young and Sallie Mae Turner, on June 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 As of June 7, 1953,her married name was Young. Opal Joyce Hundley died on September 5, 2013 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.8,6,3 She Opal Joyce Hundley Young, 77, of Copper Hill and Floyd, departed this life for her heavenly home, surrounded by her family on September 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Guy and Flora Poff Hundley, her sisters and brothers- in-law, Reba and Carl Craighead and Genova and Early Conner and brother Burton Hundley. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Keith Baer Young; her daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Mark Hodges, of Willis and Sheree and Mack Montgomery, of Willis; her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Barry and Sharon Young, of Check, Terry and Brenda Young, of Salem, and Curtis Sloane, of Roanoke. Also surviving are her precious grandchildren, Dana Young (Roanoke), Brandon and Angela Hodges, of Willis, Matthew Montgomery and Erin Yearout-Patton, of Powhatan, Ashleylachell Young, of Richmond, Sheena Young, of Roanoke, Mack Montgomery Jr., of Willis, Mekaila Young, of Check, Arlene Montgomery, of Greenville, Miss., Michael Young, of Salem, and Kara Young, of Check. She is also survived by her great- grandchildren, Zachariah Hodges, Malachi Montgomery, Lily Young, Ella Hodges, and Dylan and Tyler Young. Surviving sisters- in-law are Catherine Williams, of Roanoke, Hazel Young, of Christiansburg and Marie Young, of Norfolk; as well as many nieces and nephews. Nanny Opal was always a care-giver, caring for her family and others before herself. She loved her family dearly as well as all animals. She will be greatly missed even though the family knows that she is free of pain and in the loving arms of the Lord. The family is especially thankful to Sherry Reed, Karen King, Kelly Sweeney from Carilion Hospice who did so much to make her last days on this earth easier and more enjoyable and to help the family though this time of life. on September 6, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 53, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Family

Keith Baer Young
Marriage*Opal Joyce Hundley married Keith Baer Young, son of Artis L. Young and Sallie Mae Turner, on June 7, 1953 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Opal Joyce Hundley Young obituary in the Sep 6, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Flora Poff Hundley obituary in the Apr 1, 1976 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S155] Hundley, online http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/tyreeanna/hundley3.html
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  10. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Keith Barry Young, Jr. obituary.
  11. [S4212] Gardner Funeral Home, online http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, From the Terry Michael Young obituary.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lindsey Alfred Bell1,2,3

M, b. October 27, 1898, d. August 7, 1962
FatherThomas Benjamin "Tom" Bell4,2,5 b. March 16, 1868, d. October 14, 1946
MotherLiona Eliza Craighead4,5 b. February 6, 1870, d. January 15, 1931
     Lindsey Alfred Bell was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 He was born on October 27, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,5 He married Mary Ellen Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 Lindsey Alfred Bell died on August 7, 1962 at Radford, Virginia, at age 63.1,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 413, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 186, District 61-16, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Farmer6
1940Construction laborer7

Family

Mary Ellen Poff b. June 29, 1905, d. February 17, 1987
Marriage*Lindsey Alfred Bell married Mary Ellen Poff, daughter of Jacob Henry Poff and Elizabeth Margaret "Lizzie" Poff, on May 4, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S314] Virginia County Clerk of Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Will Book 05.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the George Lewis Bell obituary in the Jul 23, 2004 edition.
  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.
  11. [S878] VA Montgomery Co., Register 4, Montgomery Co., VA Marriage Records.

Robert Edward Lee Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. September 2, 1874, d. March 17, 1960
FatherFleming Henry Poff1,5,6,3,7 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherMartha Frances Bird8,1,5,6,7 b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928
     Robert Edward Lee Poff was buried at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, 2613 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.9 He was born on September 2, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 6, 1874.2,3 He married Adora "Dora" Lawrence, daughter of Isaac Benjamin Lawrence and Nancy Board, on October 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,10 Robert Edward Lee Poff and Adora "Dora" Lawrence were divorced on May 13, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Robert Edward Lee Poff married Mary K. Willard on November 20, 1939 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.7 Robert Edward Lee Poff died on March 17, 1960 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 85.11,9 He POFF, Robert L., age 85 years, of 218 Berry av., Akron, passed away March 17, at Akron, General Hospital. Survived by wife, Mary K; two sons, Robert Clinton, Roanoke, Va., Russell Lee of Florida; two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Hammock, Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Bessie Louise Fortune of Charleston Heights, S.C; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; stepson, John F. Brown of Cuyahoga Falla; stepdaughter, Mrs. Kathryn Phillips of Massillon, O; sister, Mrs. Mary Farris, Copper Hill, Va. Interment Chestnut Hill Cemetery. on March 18, 1960.9

Census Records

1880Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1900Dwelling 89, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia13
1910Dwelling 399, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia14
1920Dwelling 79, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia15
1940Dwelling 328, District 89-73, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio16
1950Dwelling 73, District 89-136, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio17

Occupation

1900Artist13
1910Farmer14
1920Laborer15

Family 1

Adora "Dora" Lawrence b. April 27, 1876, d. May 27, 1951
Marriage*Robert Edward Lee Poff married Adora "Dora" Lawrence, daughter of Isaac Benjamin Lawrence and Nancy Board, on October 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5,10 
Divorce* Robert Edward Lee Poff and Adora "Dora" Lawrence were divorced on May 13, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Family 2

Mary K. Willard b. April 30, 1877, d. December 23, 1966
Marriage*Robert Edward Lee Poff married Mary K. Willard on November 20, 1939 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.7 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [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
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3136] Unknown compiler, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973, From the Poff-Brown marriage record.
  8. [S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
  9. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Robert L. Poff obituary in the Mar 18, 1960 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  12. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  20. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Joseph Fleming Poff1

M, b. August 30, 1879, d. January 29, 1906
FatherFleming Henry Poff2,3 b. June 7, 1816, d. February 2, 1891
MotherMartha Frances Bird2,4,3 b. June 8, 1844, d. September 4, 1928
     Joseph Fleming Poff was born on August 30, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He married Rhoda Lee Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on January 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Joseph Fleming Poff died on January 29, 1906 at Mannington, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 26.1,5 He Roanoke, Jan. 30 — Joseph F. Poff, who until last year was engaged in the mercantile business here, died yesterday from preumoma in West Virginia, where he was engaged in contract coal mining. on January 31, 1906.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 469, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 30, District 20, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer7

Family

Rhoda Lee Hall b. February 2, 1881, d. August, 1975
Marriage*Joseph Fleming Poff married Rhoda Lee Hall, daughter of Dennis W. Iddings and Sarah Jane "Sally" Stump, on January 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S985] Virginia Floyd Co., Floyd Co., Virginia Deed Book 48.
  5. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Joseph F. Poff obituary in the Jan 31, 1906 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.

Adora "Dora" Lawrence1,2,3,4

F, b. April 27, 1876, d. May 27, 1951
FatherIsaac Benjamin Lawrence2,1,3 b. September, 1840, d. after April 29, 1910
MotherNancy Board1,2,3 b. February 15, 1849, d. after April 29, 1910
     Adora "Dora" Lawrence was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on April 27, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,3 She married Robert Edward Lee Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on October 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of October 5, 1893,her married name was Poff. Adora "Dora" Lawrence and Robert Edward Lee Poff were divorced on May 13, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Adora "Dora" Lawrence died on May 27, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 89, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 399, District 131, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 79, District 122, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 202, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 224, District 119-6, Roanoke, Virginia10

Family

Robert Edward Lee Poff b. September 2, 1874, d. March 17, 1960
Marriage*Adora "Dora" Lawrence married Robert Edward Lee Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on October 5, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 
Divorce* Adora "Dora" Lawrence and Robert Edward Lee Poff were divorced on May 13, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [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. [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
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  14. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.