Martha "Patty" Elmore1,2,3

F, b. circa 1821, d. June 13, 1889
FatherJames Elmore3,2 b. circa 1788
MotherCamilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant2,3 b. circa 1792, d. before June 22, 1860
     Martha "Patty" Elmore was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born circa 1821 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 She married George W. Craft, son of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 13, 1843,her married name was Craft.1 Martha "Patty" Elmore died on June 13, 1889 at Craig Co., Virginia.3,2,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 34, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia5
1860Dwelling 394, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia6
1870Dwelling 22, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 108, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia8

Family

George W. Craft b. October 22, 1820, d. February 27, 1891
Marriage*Martha "Patty" Elmore married George W. Craft, son of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on November 13, 1843 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S29] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Death Records, 1853-1896.
  4. [S4443] Waugh Family Cemetery, Craig Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  10. [S1225] Ruth G. Hale, Waugh Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  11. [S366] And Margarette Tynan Rena Worthen Stephen Taylor, Cemeteries of Craig Co., Virginia.
  12. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  13. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  15. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  16. [S365] Ruth G. Hale, Crossroads Church Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  17. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Jesse Adam Furrow1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
FatherAdam Furrow2,3,4 b. September 27, 1815, d. September 22, 1865
MotherEliza Elizabeth Poff2,3,5,4 b. January 11, 1819, d. November 18, 1883
     Jesse Adam Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on October 17, 1856 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Sophronia Young, daughter of Isaac Young and Ruth Hill, on October 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Jesse Adam Furrow died on December 6, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.1,4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 455, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 172, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 357, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 104, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1880Laborer6
1910General store salesman8
1930Farmer10

Family

Sophronia Young b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
Marriage*Jesse Adam Furrow married Sophronia Young, daughter of Isaac Young and Ruth Hill, on October 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  12. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Wiggins marriage record.

Sophronia Young1

F, b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
FatherIsaac Young1 b. circa 1824, d. March 1, 1864
MotherRuth Hill1
     Sophronia Young was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 18, 1859 at Virginia.2 She married Jesse Adam Furrow, son of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on October 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of October 15, 1878,her married name was Furrow. Sophronia Young died on July 29, 1940 at Virginia at age 80.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 357, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 104, District 14, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 203, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Jesse Adam Furrow b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
Marriage*Sophronia Young married Jesse Adam Furrow, son of Adam Furrow and Eliza Elizabeth Poff, on October 15, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Wiggins marriage record.

Isaac Young

M, b. circa 1824, d. March 1, 1864
     Isaac Young married Ruth Hill. Isaac Young was born circa 1824. He died on March 1, 1864 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.

Family

Ruth Hill
Marriage*He married Ruth Hill. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lucretia June "Crettie" Furrow1,2

F, b. March 18, 1882, d. September 20, 1975
FatherJesse Adam Furrow1,2 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young1,3,2 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 226-96-3833.4 Lucretia June "Crettie" Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on March 18, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 As of September 18, 1907,her married name was Barbour.1 She married Luther Coleman Barbour on September 18, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Lucretia June "Crettie" Furrow died on September 20, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 93.4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 255, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia6
1920Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 436, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 143, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia9

Family

Luther Coleman Barbour b. April 14, 1887, d. November 22, 1963
Marriage*Lucretia June "Crettie" Furrow married Luther Coleman Barbour on September 18, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Barbour Bowman Howell obituary in the Oct 23, 1999 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Claudine Barbour Glover Gilchrist obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Vinson Barbour, Jr., obituary in the Aug 29, 2006 edition.

Calvin Milan Furrow1,2

M, b. May 3, 1884, d. November 17, 1950
FatherJesse Adam Furrow2 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young3,2 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Calvin Milan Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He was born on May 3, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,5,2 He married Sarah Louise McNeil circa 1907.4,6,2 Calvin Milan Furrow died on November 17, 1950 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 325, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 42, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 101, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer8
1930Laundry truck driver9

Family

Sarah Louise McNeil b. April 5, 1887, d. July 13, 1979
Marriage*Calvin Milan Furrow married Sarah Louise McNeil circa 1907.4,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Furrow Brookfield obituary in the Sep 4, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Manning Lancaster obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sadie Elizabeth Furrow1,2

F, b. October 9, 1886, d. March 27, 1965
FatherJesse Adam Furrow1,2 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young1,3,2 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Sadie Elizabeth Furrow was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on October 9, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of October 29, 1919,her married name was Franklin.1 She married Ollie Milton Franklin on October 29, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Sadie Elizabeth Furrow died on March 27, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.4,2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 255, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, VirginiaEmuerated in the household of her brother-in-law Luther Barbour6
1920Dwelling 177, District 321, Ward 19, Baltimore, Maryland7
1930Dwelling 476, District 60, Election District 13, Baltimore, Maryland8
1940Dwelling 145, District 3-94B, Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore Co., Maryland9

Occupation

1910Seamstress6
1930Underwear manufacturer power machine operator8
1940Seamstress9

Family

Ollie Milton Franklin b. November 15, 1885, d. January 18, 1950
Marriage*Sadie Elizabeth Furrow married Ollie Milton Franklin on October 29, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Elmore1,2

F, b. circa 1822, d. July 18, 1850
FatherJames Elmore2 b. circa 1788
MotherCamilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant2 b. circa 1792, d. before June 22, 1860
     Catherine Elmore was buried at Waugh Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born circa 1822 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 As of March 22, 1845,her married name was Craft.1 She married John Spencer Craft, son of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Catherine Elmore died on July 18, 1850 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.2

Family

John Spencer Craft b. March 8, 1825, d. October 11, 1903
Marriage*She married John Spencer Craft, son of Benjamin Richard Craft Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Spencer, on March 22, 1845 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S57] Beverly Brown (Great-granddaughter of James Craft), "James & Christina Looney Craft," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 11, 2003.
  4. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.

Charlie Roscoe Furrow1

M, b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
FatherJesse Adam Furrow2,3,1 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young2,4,3,1 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Charlie Roscoe Furrow was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,1 He was born on October 9, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,1 He married Zora Mary Beckner on October 20, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,1 Charlie Roscoe Furrow died on July 8, 1961 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72.1

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1910General store clerk3
1920Farmer9
1930Grocery store merchant10

Family

Zora Mary Beckner b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
Marriage*Charlie Roscoe Furrow married Zora Mary Beckner on October 20, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Infant girl Furrow death certificate.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
  14. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  15. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Odell Furrow obituary in the Jan 3, 2020 edition.
  17. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Furrow Knox obituary in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984
FatherJesse Adam Furrow4,5,6 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young4,5,7,6 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 235-07-3146.8 Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on November 8, 1892 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,8,3 He married Mary Alice Rogers on October 31, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9,10 Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow married Gracie Lee Bott circa 1926.11,12,13,14 Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow died on May 15, 1984 at age 91.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1920Steam railroad laborer5
1930Power house laborer11
1940Coal pump man15

Family 1

Mary Alice Rogers b. June 6, 1906, d. March 15, 1927
Marriage*Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow married Mary Alice Rogers on October 31, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,9,10 
Children

Family 2

Gracie Lee Bott b. November 2, 1907, d. June 2, 1993
Marriage*Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow married Gracie Lee Bott circa 1926.11,12,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Elizabeth Furrow Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2001 edition.
  3. [S2333] Bott Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=furrow&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=36317863&CRid=2302968&df=all&
  4. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Mary Alice Rogers death certificate.
  10. [S2334] Deaton Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=38703659&CRid=2304741&
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nita Furrow death certificate.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leonard Furrow death certificate.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Lee Furrow obituary in the Jun 3, 1993 edition.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James C. Furrow obituary in the Oct 10, 2020 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Furrow death certificate.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilian S. Furrow death certificate.

Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow1

M, b. August 23, 1895, d. November 24, 1990
FatherJesse Adam Furrow1,2,3 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young1,4,2,3 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-07-3145.5 He was born on August 23, 1895 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Stella Irene Wiggins on November 13, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,7,3 Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow died on November 24, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.1,5 He The Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow, age 95, of Princeton, W.Va., died Saturday in a Princeton hospital. Born at Bent Mountain, he was the son of the late Jessie Adams and Sophronia Young Furrow. Survivors include six sons, the Rev. William Furrow, New Castle, Ind; the Rev. Ray Furrow, Athens, W.Va; Malcolm Furrow, Crimora; Larry Furrow, Wellsburg, Pa; Clifton Furrow, Crozet; the Rev. Paul Furrow, Anderson, Ind; five daughters, Agnes Huff, Barboursville, W.Va; Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks, both of Princeton, W.Va; Ruth Atkinson, Columbia, S.C; Velma Wallace, Danville, Va. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the New Pentecostal Holiness Church, Princeton, with the Rev. Carl Early and the Rev. Tony Bracia officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, W.Va. on November 26, 1990.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 522, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 284, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Power plant mechanic8
1940Coal switchboard operator9

Family

Stella Irene Wiggins b. October 3, 1903, d. February 17, 1977
Marriage*Rev. Jessie Louis Furrow married Stella Irene Wiggins on November 13, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.6,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
  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 Furrow-Wiggins marriage record.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S126] Marie Darlene Sparks King, "Jesse Lewis Furrow Descendant," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 17, 2003.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gertrude Furrow death certificate.
  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. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff obituary in the Aug 11, 2013 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Marie Sparks obituary in the Apr 10, 2012 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ray E. Furrow obituary in the Oct 6, 1994 edition.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From theMarjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jessie L. Furrow, Jr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1986 edition.
  17. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  18. [S2334] Deaton Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=38703659&CRid=2304741&
  19. [S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the William W. Furrow obituary in the Jun 29, 2021 edition.
  20. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Ruth Furrow Atkinson obituary.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Miller marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace-Furrow marriage record.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Lucas marriage record.

Jackson Lee "Jack" Furrow1,2,3

M, b. May 31, 1898, d. April 23, 1963
FatherJesse Adam Furrow2,3 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young4,2,3 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Jackson Lee "Jack" Furrow was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 He was born on May 31, 1898 at Virginia.1,3 He died on April 23, 1963 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Audrey May Furrow1

F, b. September 12, 1901, d. July 25, 1987
FatherJesse Adam Furrow2,3,1 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young2,3,4,1 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 226-74-4543.5 Audrey May Furrow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 She was born on September 12, 1901 at Virginia.5,1 As of circa 1922,her married name was Howell.6 She married William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr., son of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, circa 1922.6,7,1 Audrey May Furrow died on July 25, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.5,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 77, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 203, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia4

Occupation

1920Overall factory laborer2

Family

William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr. b. March 22, 1899, d. June 7, 1971
Marriage*Audrey May Furrow married William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr., son of Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell and Amanda Ester Wimmer, circa 1922.6,7,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 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.
  7. [S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Louise Howell Hurd obituary in the Apr 28, 2015 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Lorraine Howell Dillon obituary in the Feb 27, 2009 edition.
  11. [S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carleton Lynwood Howell obituary in the Aug 23, 2012 edition.

Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow1,2,3

M, b. July 12, 1879
FatherJesse Adam Furrow4 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934
MotherSophronia Young4 b. August 18, 1859, d. July 29, 1940
     Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow was born on July 12, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Emily Virginia Sarver circa 1902.3,5 Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow and Emily Virginia Sarver were divorced before April 4, 1940.6

Census Records

1880Dwelling 357, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 74, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 177, District 321, Ward 19, Baltimore, Maryland2
1930Dwelling 177, District 68, Election District 15, Baltimore, Maryland8

Occupation

1910Sawmill sawer3
1920Machinist2
1930Iron welder8

Family

Emily Virginia Sarver b. February 28, 1885, d. March 18, 1953
Marriage*Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow married Emily Virginia Sarver circa 1902.3,5 
Divorce* Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow and Emily Virginia Sarver were divorced before April 4, 1940.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4818] Sarver Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14308183/person/835408292
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Zora Mary Beckner1,2,3

F, b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
     Zora Mary Beckner was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 She was born on February 2, 1891 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 She married Charlie Roscoe Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, on October 20, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 20, 1910,her married name was Furrow. Zora Mary Beckner died on April 1, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

Charlie Roscoe Furrow b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
Marriage*Zora Mary Beckner married Charlie Roscoe Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, on October 20, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Infant girl Furrow death certificate.
  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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Odell Furrow obituary in the Jan 3, 2020 edition.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Furrow Knox obituary in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.

Hazel Virginia Furrow1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 19, 1916, d. October 18, 2010
FatherCharlie Roscoe Furrow1,2,4,5,6 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
MotherZora Mary Beckner1,2,4,5,6 b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
     Hazel Virginia Furrow was buried at Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.6 She was born on June 19, 1916 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 As of March 22, 1932,her married name was Nichols.2 She married Ernest Lee Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on March 22, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,6 Hazel Virginia Furrow died on October 18, 2010 at Virginia at age 94.6 She Hazel Furrow Nichols, 94, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away October 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Zora Furrow; her husband, Ernest R. Nichols; son-in-law, Berlin Flora; and grandson, Jeremiah Nichols. Surviving are daughters, Marie Flora, Pearl and Glenn Thomas; sons, Robert Nichols, Harold and Geneva Nichols, Larry and Brenda Nichols; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two greatgreatgrandchildren; sister, Dorothy and Leon Spradlin; brother, Ernest Furrow; sisters-in-law, Alberta Furrow, Ardella Furrow; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Vioma Nichols, Betty Conner, Sandy, and all who cared for her at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating, with interment in the Adney Gap Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd. on October 19, 2010.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 123, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Ernest Lee Nichols b. March 25, 1911, d. July 27, 1999
Marriage*Hazel Virginia Furrow married Ernest Lee Nichols, son of Emmanuel Hawkin/Hawkins Nichols and Octavia Lucy Jane Wimmer, on March 22, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Lee Nichols obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berlin C. Flora obituary in the Sep 17, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Everett Furrow1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985
FatherCharlie Roscoe Furrow5,6,7,1,2,4 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
MotherZora Mary Beckner5,6,7,1,2,4 b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 226-26-9969.8 Roy Everett Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.9,4 He was born on October 11, 1918 at Dillon's Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,9,1,3,4,10 He married Alberta Susan Meador on January 31, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,12 Roy Everett Furrow died on October 8, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.9,4,10

Census Records

1920Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Family

Alberta Susan Meador b. January 11, 1920, d. May 16, 2019
Marriage*Roy Everett Furrow married Alberta Susan Meador on January 31, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.11,2,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Wilson Furrow obituary in the Jul 9, 1990 edition.
  12. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Alberta Furrow obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Cecil Edgar Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
FatherCharlie Roscoe Furrow8,2,3,9,10,4 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
MotherZora Mary Beckner8,2,3,9,10,4 b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
     Cecil Edgar Furrow was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 His Social Security Number was 234-36-7877.11 He was born on June 19, 1922 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,3,11,10,4,5,12,6,13 He married Ardella Shilling, daughter of Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling and Nancy Ellen Richards, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,14,10,4,7 Cecil Edgar Furrow died on April 20, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 58.1,2,3,4,5,6,13,7 He Cecil Edgar Furrow, 58, of Rocky Mount, died Monday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ardella Shilling Furrow; five sons, James Cecil Furrow, Chicago, Ill; Riley Wayne Furrow, Boones Mill; Ronald Dexter Furrow, of the home; Carlton Theo Furrow, Richard Lewis Furrow, both of Boones Mill; one daughter, Miss Wanda Lee Furrow, of the home, two brothers, Roy Furrow, Roanoke; Ernest Furrow, Boones Mill; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Knox, Roanoke; Mrs. Hazel Nichols, Copper Mrs. Nita Spralding, Vinton; and four grandchildren. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on April 22, 1981.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

Ardella Shilling b. September 12, 1922, d. December 11, 2016
Marriage*Cecil Edgar Furrow married Ardella Shilling, daughter of Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling and Nancy Ellen Richards, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,14,10,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Cecil Edgar Furrow obituary in the Apr 22, 1981 edition.
  8. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [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.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  17. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carleton Theo Furrow obituary.

Jane Elmore1,2

F, b. circa 1826
FatherJames Elmore2 b. circa 1788
MotherCamilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant2 b. circa 1792, d. before June 22, 1860
     Jane Elmore was born circa 1826 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 As of August 9, 1847,her married name was Crowder.1 She married George Crowder, son of James Crowder and Elizabeth Tucker, on August 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 212, District 1, Alleghany Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia4

Family

George Crowder b. circa 1827, d. circa 1863
Marriage*Jane Elmore married George Crowder, son of James Crowder and Elizabeth Tucker, on August 9, 1847 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  6. [S359] Patricia Crowder Yaw, First Crowders in America.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  9. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.

George Russell Furrow1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1926, d. October 19, 1958
FatherCharlie Roscoe Furrow5,6,2,3 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
MotherZora Mary Beckner5,6,2,3 b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968
     George Russell Furrow was buried at Beckner Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 He was born on May 19, 1926 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 He married Jacqueline Lee Hardy on October 29, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 George Russell Furrow died on October 19, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32; Died from a gunshot wound in a homicide.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Jacqueline Lee Hardy b. January 6, 1928, d. August 12, 2006
Marriage*George Russell Furrow married Jacqueline Lee Hardy on October 29, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5,2 
Child
  • Michael Furrow7

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S8845] Beckner Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Jacquelie L. Carr obituary in the Aug 15, 2006 edition.

Ardella Shilling1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, b. September 12, 1922, d. December 11, 2016
FatherAndrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling3,2,4,5,6,7 b. August 9, 1884, d. April 30, 1969
MotherNancy Ellen Richards3,2,4,5,6,7 b. November 10, 1885, d. 1971
     Ardella Shilling was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,8 She was born on September 12, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,7,8,10 She married Cecil Edgar Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,6,7,11,9 As of December 28, 1942,her married name was Furrow.2 Ardella Shilling died on December 11, 2016 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 94.6 She Ardella Shilling Furrow, 94, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her residence. She and Cecil were the owners and operators for 30 plus years of Furrow's Greenhouse in Boones Mill. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Nancy Shilling and was also predeceased by her husband, Cecil Furrow; 10 siblings; son, James; and grandchild, Tony. Surviving are her children, Riley and wife, Joanne, Ronnie, Theo and wife, Pat, Ricky and wife, Rhonda, and Wanda; grandchildren, Michelle, Randy (Tina), Jeff (Melissa), Josh (Christina), Joanna (Tom Capretta), Shawn (Tiffani), Cory and Tim; great grandchildren, Seth Nieves, Michelle Nieves, Bailey (his mother, Angie), Colton Wray, Jaiden, Haylee, Camron, and Miss Emily; special nephew, Thurman and Diane Wimmer; special pets, Gypsy, Penny and Boots, special thanks to Domenique Banks, Nacol Sutphin, and Donna Furrow for their care and concern. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. on December 13, 2016.6

Family

Cecil Edgar Furrow b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
Marriage*She married Cecil Edgar Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,4,6,7,11,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Shilling Nichols obituary in the Jan 10, 1995 edition.
  4. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kennis Andrew Shilling obituary in the Mar 16, 2011 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Cecil Edgar Furrow obituary in the Apr 22, 1981 edition.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  14. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carleton Theo Furrow obituary.

Carleton Theo Furrow1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 9, 1952, d. April 15, 2025
FatherCecil Edgar Furrow1,2,7,8,3,9,5,6 b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
MotherArdella Shilling1,2,7,8,3,9,5,6 b. September 12, 1922, d. December 11, 2016
     Carleton Theo Furrow Carleton Theo Furrow, Sep 9, 1952 - Apr 15, 2025. Carleton Theo Furrow, age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence. He was one of six beloved children to the late Cecil and Ardella Furrow and was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Tony; and brothers, James, Riley and Ronald. He is survived by his son, Shawn (Tiffani); and beloved grandchildren, Bailey, Emily, and Isla; his brother, Ricky (Rhonda); sister, Wanda; sister-in-law, Joanne (Riley); many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Shirley and Eric Neiderhiser and family and Donna Furrow. Theo spent his life in constant service to others, always lending a hand to those in need. He had a second heart for children, dedicating many years to the Boy Scouts helping teach life skills and love for another. He also used his sense of humor to bring smiles to countless people whether they were friends and family or simply someone passing by. He will be deeply missed.5 He and Patricia Ann Thompson were divorced.3 Carleton Theo Furrow was born on September 9, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He married Patricia Ann Thompson on September 18, 1970 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,3,11 Carleton Theo Furrow married Donna Kay Moore on August 14, 1982 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 Carleton Theo Furrow and Donna Kay Moore were divorced on January 16, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.12 Carleton Theo Furrow married Patricia Ann Thompson on September 18, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Carleton Theo Furrow died on April 15, 2025 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 72.5

Family 1

Patricia Ann Thompson b. September 21, 1952, d. October 11, 2018
Divorce*He and Patricia Ann Thompson were divorced.3 
Marriage* Carleton Theo Furrow married Patricia Ann Thompson on September 18, 1970 at Franklin Co., Virginia.10,3,11 
Marriage Carleton Theo Furrow married Patricia Ann Thompson on September 18, 1998 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Family 2

Donna Kay Moore
Marriage*Carleton Theo Furrow married Donna Kay Moore on August 14, 1982 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Carleton Theo Furrow and Donna Kay Moore were divorced on January 16, 1998 at Franklin Co., Virginia.12 
Child
  • Shawn Devin Furrow13,5

Citations

  1. [S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  2. [S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Carleton Theo Furrow obituary.
  6. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Cecil Edgar Furrow obituary in the Apr 22, 1981 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  10. [S1768] Patricia Thompson Furrow, "Patricia Furrow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2008.
  11. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Patricia Thompson Furrow obituary.
  12. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Anthony Furrow obituary in the May 11, 2002 edition.

Jacqueline Lee Hardy1,2,3,4

F, b. January 6, 1928, d. August 12, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-7407.5 Jacqueline Lee Hardy was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., Florida.6 She was born on January 6, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 She married George Russell Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on October 29, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 As of October 29, 1948,her married name was Furrow.2 As of October 21, 1961,her married name was Bailey.2 Jacqueline Lee Hardy married Thomas Morris Bailey Sr., son of Leslie Morris "Dutch" Bailey and Gertrude Sallie Collins, on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 Jacqueline Lee Hardy and Thomas Morris Bailey Sr. were divorced on November 14, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 Jacqueline Lee Hardy died on August 12, 2006 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 78.5,7 She CARR, JACQUELINE L., 78, of Largo, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 2006) at home. She came here in 1970 from her native Roanoke, Va. She worked as a dietary supervisor and was a member of Keene Terrace Baptist Church of Largo. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Bailey, Largo, and Michael Furrow, Roanoke; two daughters, Patricia Williams, Clearwater, and Deborah Carter, Houston; two sisters, Mabel Mitchell and Frances Sinclair, both of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. on August 15, 2006.7

Family 1

George Russell Furrow b. May 19, 1926, d. October 19, 1958
Marriage*She married George Russell Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on October 29, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child
  • Michael Furrow7

Family 2

Thomas Morris Bailey Sr. b. December 20, 1934, d. September 23, 1999
Marriage*Jacqueline Lee Hardy married Thomas Morris Bailey Sr., son of Leslie Morris "Dutch" Bailey and Gertrude Sallie Collins, on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Jacqueline Lee Hardy and Thomas Morris Bailey Sr. were divorced on November 14, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8175] Bay Pines National Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Jacquelie L. Carr obituary in the Aug 15, 2006 edition.