Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Lucretia June "Crettie" Furrow^1,2

F, b. March 18, 1882, d. September 20, 1975

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^1,2 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^1,3,2 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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 255, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1930

Dwelling 436, District 1, Roanoke, Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 143, District 119-49, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

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

Bonnie Claudine Barbour+^6,7,10,11 b. June 5, 1910, d. February 22, 2000
Annie Pauline Barbour+^7,10,11,12 b. October 29, 1911, d. October 22, 1999
Carl Vinson Barbour Sr.+^{7,8,10,13,11,12} b. October 20, 1914, d. August 31, 1986
Raymond Roy Barbour+^8,10,11 b. March 20, 1920, d. April 20, 1996

Citations

[S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Barbour Bowman Howell obituary in the Oct 23, 1999 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Claudine Barbour Glover Gilchrist obituary in the Feb 27, 2000 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carl Vinson Barbour, Jr., obituary in the Aug 29, 2006 edition.

Calvin Milan Furrow^1,2

M, b. May 3, 1884, d. November 17, 1950

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow² b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^3,2 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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 325, District 132, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 42, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁸

1930

Dwelling 101, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1910		Farmer⁶
1920		Farmer⁸
1930		Laundry 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

Unknown Furrow¹
Infant Furrow¹
Infant Furrow¹
Grace Agnes "Gracie" Furrow+^1,10,6,8,9 b. July 21, 1909, d. November 15, 2000
Bessie Lee Furrow+^{1,10,8,9,11,12,13} b. April 20, 1913, d. September 1, 2002
Ethel Mae Furrow^{1,10,8,9,14,2} b. October 30, 1914, d. March 7, 1967
Cpl. Lawrence Edward Furrow^1,10,9 b. August 16, 1921, d. November 10, 1944
Elsie Aberdeen Furrow+^1,10,9,14,12 b. July 10, 1924, d. January 27, 2007

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bessie Furrow Brookfield obituary in the Sep 4, 2002 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Manning Lancaster obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sadie Elizabeth Furrow^1,2

F, b. October 9, 1886, d. March 27, 1965

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^1,2 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^1,3,2 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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁵

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1910

Dwelling 255, District 117, Kimball Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

Emuerated in the household of her brother-in-law Luther Barbour⁶

1920

Dwelling 177, District 321, Ward 19, Baltimore, Maryland

⁷

1930

Dwelling 476, District 60, Election District 13, Baltimore, Maryland

⁸

1940

Dwelling 145, District 3-94B, Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore Co., Maryland

⁹

Occupation

1910		Seamstress⁶
1930		Underwear manufacturer power machine operator⁸
1940		Seamstress⁹

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

[S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Elmore^1,2

F, b. circa 1822, d. July 18, 1850

Father

James Elmore² b. circa 1788

Mother

Camilla "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

James Henry Craft+^3,4 b. May 4, 1846, d. July 3, 1910

Citations

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

Charlie Roscoe Furrow¹

M, b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^2,3,1 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^2,4,3,1 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

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁸

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁹

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

¹⁰

Occupation

1910		General store clerk³
1920		Farmer⁹
1930		Grocery 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

Ruby Ethel Furrow+^2,9,10,11 b. July 16, 1911, d. December 23, 1994
Hazel Virginia Furrow+^2,12,9,10,13 b. June 19, 1916, d. October 18, 2010
Roy Everett Furrow+^{2,9,10,14,11,1} b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985
Cecil Edgar Furrow+^{2,12,15,10,11,1} b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
Infant girl Furrow⁷ b. November 11, 1924, d. November 11, 1924
George Russell Furrow+^2,10,11,1 b. May 19, 1926, d. October 19, 1958
Ernest Odell Furrow+^2,10,13,16 b. May 1, 1928, d. January 1, 2020
Dorothy Juanita "Nita" Furrow^17,13,16,11

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Infant girl Furrow death certificate.
[S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Odell Furrow obituary in the Jan 3, 2020 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Furrow Knox obituary in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow^1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^4,5,6 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^4,5,7,6 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

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1920

Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁵

1930

Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

¹⁵

Occupation

1920		Steam railroad laborer⁵
1930		Power house laborer¹¹
1940		Coal 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

James Cleveland Furrow+^11,15,16 b. August 15, 1924, d. October 9, 2020
Robert Lee Furrow+^11,15 b. June 15, 1927, d. September 23, 2016

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

Mary Catherine Furrow^11,15
Mabel Elsie Furrow^11,15 b. March 22, 1929, d. December 1, 2009
Harvey Eugene Furrow¹⁵
Paul Furrow^17,10 b. May 24, 1933, d. May 24, 1933
Grace Elizabeth Furrow+^2,15,18 b. May 24, 1933, d. November 22, 2001
Sylvia Lilian Furrow^19,10 b. July 5, 1934, d. February 16, 1936
Juanita Yvonne "Nita" Furrow^12,10,15 b. May, 1937, d. September 27, 1942
Thelma Joyce Furrow+^3,15 b. December 20, 1937, d. August 2, 1993
Ronald Leonard Furrow^13,10,15 b. October 31, 1939, d. April 7, 1940

Citations

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

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^1,2,3 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^1,4,2,3 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

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 522, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁸

1940

Dwelling 284, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁹

Occupation

1930

Power plant mechanic⁸

1940

Coal 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

Rev. Paul Furrow^{1,10,11,12,13}
Agnes Sophronia Furrow+^{1,8,10,11,12,9,13} b. circa 1921, d. August 8, 2013
Marjorie Elizabeth "Margie" Furrow+^{1,8,14,11,12,9,15,13} b. January 5, 1923, d. November 28, 2004
Jessie Louis Furrow Jr.+^{8,10,11,12,9,13,16,17} b. June 23, 1924, d. April 23, 1986
Dorothy Marie Furrow+^{1,8,10,11,12,9,13} b. September 20, 1925, d. April 8, 2012
Nellie Gertrude Furrow^7,10,18,12 b. February 17, 1927, d. May 11, 1928
Rev. William Woodrow Furrow+^{1,8,10,11,12,9,13,19} b. January 16, 1929, d. June 26, 2021
Ruth Furrow+^{1,10,11,12,9,13,20} b. September 10, 1930, d. February 7, 2018
Rev. Ray Ernest Furrow+^{1,10,21,11,12,9,15,13} b. June 19, 1932, d. October 5, 1994
Velma Lorraine Furrow^{1,10,22,11,12,9,13}
Malcolm Selvy Furrow^{1,10,11,12,9,13}
Larry Calvin Furrow^{1,10,11,12,9,13} b. December 20, 1937, d. February 19, 2016
Clifton Edwin Furrow^{1,10,23,11,12,9,13}

Citations

[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jessie Louis Furrow obituary in the Nov 26, 1990 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Wiggins marriage record.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S126] Marie Darlene Sparks King, "Jesse Lewis Furrow Descendant," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 17, 2003.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gertrude Furrow death certificate.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Marjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff obituary in the Aug 11, 2013 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Dorothy Marie Sparks obituary in the Apr 10, 2012 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ray E. Furrow obituary in the Oct 6, 1994 edition.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From theMarjorie Elizabeth Hawks obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Jessie L. Furrow, Jr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1986 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S2334] Deaton Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=38703659&CRid=2304741&
[S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the William W. Furrow obituary in the Jun 29, 2021 edition.
[S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Ruth Furrow Atkinson obituary.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Miller marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wallace-Furrow marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Lucas marriage record.

Jackson Lee "Jack" Furrow^1,2,3

M, b. May 31, 1898, d. April 23, 1963

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^2,3 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^4,2,3 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

1900

Dwelling 86, District 73, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia

⁴

1910

Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

Citations

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

Audrey May Furrow¹

F, b. September 12, 1901, d. July 25, 1987

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow^2,3,1 b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia Young^2,3,4,1 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

1910

Dwelling 122, District 42, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 404, District 116, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia

1930

Dwelling 77, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia

⁶

1940

Dwelling 203, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1920

Overall 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

William Jackson "Moe" Howell Jr.+^6,4,8,9,10 b. May 7, 1922, d. November 8, 2007
Infant Howell¹¹ b. January 3, 1925, d. January 3, 1925
Doris Louise Howell+^6,4,12,9,10 b. June 2, 1926, d. April 16, 2015
Edith Lorraine Howell+^6,4,9,12,10 b. January 8, 1929, d. February 25, 2009
Carlton Lynwood Howell^4,9,10,13,12 b. April 25, 1932, d. August 21, 2012

Citations

[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Louise Howell Hurd obituary in the Apr 28, 2015 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Lorraine Howell Dillon obituary in the Feb 27, 2009 edition.
[S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carleton Lynwood Howell obituary in the Aug 23, 2012 edition.

Paris/Parice Clifford Furrow^1,2,3

M, b. July 12, 1879

Father

Jesse Adam Furrow⁴ b. October 17, 1856, d. December 6, 1934

Mother

Sophronia 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

1880

Dwelling 357, District 30, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁴

1890

Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia

⁷

1910

Dwelling 74, District 30, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia

1920

Dwelling 177, District 321, Ward 19, Baltimore, Maryland

1930

Dwelling 177, District 68, Election District 15, Baltimore, Maryland

⁸

Occupation

1910		Sawmill sawer³
1920		Machinist²
1930		Iron 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

Josie L. Furrow+^2,3 b. July 19, 1904, d. June, 1987
Earl Clifford Furrow+^3,2 b. July 2, 1906, d. August 15, 1966
Audrey May "Zenia" Furrow+^3,2 b. July 17, 1909, d. April 19, 1985
Clarence Oliver Furrow^2,8 b. October 18, 1911, d. May 11, 1972
Doskie Belle Furrow^2,8 b. February 15, 1914, d. 2000
Gladys Fay Furrow^2,8,9 b. September 6, 1919, d. April 23, 2001
Ruby Naomi Furrow+⁸ b. September 25, 1922
Albert Furrow⁸ b. July 5, 1925, d. December 18, 1947

Citations

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

Zora Mary Beckner^1,2,3

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

1920

Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

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

Ruby Ethel Furrow+^1,4,5,6 b. July 16, 1911, d. December 23, 1994
Hazel Virginia Furrow+^1,7,4,5,8 b. June 19, 1916, d. October 18, 2010
Roy Everett Furrow+^1,4,5,9,6,3 b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985
Cecil Edgar Furrow+^1,7,10,5,6,3 b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
Infant girl Furrow² b. November 11, 1924, d. November 11, 1924
George Russell Furrow+^1,5,6,3 b. May 19, 1926, d. October 19, 1958
Ernest Odell Furrow+^1,5,8,11 b. May 1, 1928, d. January 1, 2020
Dorothy Juanita "Nita" Furrow^12,8,11,6

Citations

[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Infant girl Furrow death certificate.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Odell Furrow obituary in the Jan 3, 2020 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ruby Furrow Knox obituary in the Dec 25, 1994 edition.

Hazel Virginia Furrow^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 19, 1916, d. October 18, 2010

Father

Charlie Roscoe Furrow^1,2,4,5,6 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961

Mother

Zora Mary Beckner^1,2,4,5,6 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

1920

Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁴

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 123, District 34-13, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

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

Grace Marie Nichols^3,6,8,7,9
Pearl Arlene Nichols^3,6,7,9
Robert Lee Nichols+^3,6,7,9 b. circa 1936, d. March 17, 2018
Harold Elwood Nichols^3,6,7,9
Larry Richard Nichols^3,6,9

Citations

[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernest Lee Nichols obituary in the Jul 29, 1999 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Furrow Nichols obituary in the Oct 19, 2010 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Berlin C. Flora obituary in the Sep 17, 2009 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Roy Everett Furrow^1,2,3,4

M, b. October 11, 1918, d. October 8, 1985

Father

Charlie Roscoe Furrow^5,6,7,1,2,4 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961

Mother

Zora Mary Beckner^5,6,7,1,2,4 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

1920

Dwelling 147, District 57, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁷

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

Roger Wayne Furrow^11,2,12
Jerry Wilson Furrow+^11,2,13,12 b. October 18, 1940, d. July 8, 1990
Cindy Sue Furrow^11,12,2
Randy Monroe Furrow^11,12,2

Citations

[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[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.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[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&
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Wilson Furrow obituary in the Jul 9, 1990 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Alberta Furrow obituary.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Cecil Edgar Furrow^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981

Father

Charlie Roscoe Furrow^5,2,3,6,7,4 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961

Mother

Zora Mary Beckner^5,2,3,6,7,4 b. February 2, 1891, d. April 1, 1968

His Social Security Number was 234-36-7877.⁸ 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 He was born on June 19, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8,7,4 He married Ardella Shilling, daughter of Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling and Nancy Ellen Richards, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,9,7,4 Cecil Edgar Furrow died on April 20, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,2,3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

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.^2,3,9,7,4

Children

James Cecil Furrow+^{2,3,10,9,7,11} b. April 29, 1943, d. July 1, 2012
Riley Wayne Furrow^{2,3,10,9,7,11} b. March 9, 1947, d. January 11, 2017
Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow^{2,3,10,9,7,11}
Carleton Theo Furrow^{2,3,12,10,9,7,11}
Richard Lewis "Ricky" Furrow^{2,3,10,9,7,11}
Wanda Leigh Furrow^2,3,10,9,11

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
[S1768] Patricia Thompson Furrow, "Patricia Furrow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2008.

Jane Elmore^1,2

F, b. circa 1826

Father

James Elmore² b. circa 1788

Mother

Camilla "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

1850

Dwelling 212, District 1, Alleghany Co., Virginia

1860

Dwelling 403, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

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

Benton Luther Crowder Sr.+^3,4,5 b. July 28, 1848
Mary Ann Crowder+^3,4,5 b. April, 1850, d. 1909
Eliza Jane Crowder+^6,5,4,7 b. May 20, 1851, d. January 2, 1926
Sarah A. "Sally" Crowder^4,5 b. April 30, 1857
Joel Elmore Crowder+^8,9,4 b. October 7, 1858, d. January 10, 1943

Citations

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

George Russell Furrow^1,2,3,4

M, b. May 19, 1926, d. October 19, 1958

Father

Charlie Roscoe Furrow^5,6,2,3 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961

Mother

Zora Mary Beckner^5,6,2,3 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

1930

Dwelling 35, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia

⁶

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

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

Ardella Shilling^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. September 12, 1922, d. December 11, 2016

Father

Andrew Cleveland "Cleve" Shilling^3,2,4,5,6,7 b. August 9, 1884, d. April 30, 1969

Mother

Nancy Ellen Richards^3,2,4,5,6,7 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 She was born on September 12, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,7 She married Cecil Edgar Furrow, son of Charlie Roscoe Furrow and Zora Mary Beckner, on December 28, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7,8 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. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Steele officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. 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.^2,4,6,7,8

Children

James Cecil Furrow+^2,4,9,6,7,10 b. April 29, 1943, d. July 1, 2012
Riley Wayne Furrow^2,4,9,6,7,10 b. March 9, 1947, d. January 11, 2017
Ronald Dexter "Ronnie" Furrow^2,4,9,6,7,10
Carleton Theo Furrow^{2,4,11,9,6,7,10}
Richard Lewis "Ricky" Furrow^2,4,9,6,7,10
Wanda Leigh Furrow^2,4,9,6,10

Citations

[S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
[S44] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, The Christopher and Nancy Moore Richards Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bertha Shilling Nichols obituary in the Jan 10, 1995 edition.
[S581] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Jacob Shilling, Jr. Family of Franklin Co., VA.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kennis Andrew Shilling obituary in the Mar 16, 2011 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
[S1768] Patricia Thompson Furrow, "Patricia Furrow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2008.

Jacqueline Lee Hardy^1,2,3,4

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

Debra Annette Bailey+⁷ b. November 4, 1959, d. September 24, 2006
Thomas Morris Bailey Jr.⁷

Citations

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

Gracie Lee Bott^1,2

F, b. November 2, 1907, d. June 2, 1993

Gracie Lee Bott was buried at Bott Family Cemetery, Riverside, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-48-7607.⁴ She was born on November 2, 1907 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 She married Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1926.^5,1,2,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Furrow.⁵ Gracie Lee Bott died on June 2, 1993 at Virginia at age 85.^3,4 She FURROW, Gracie Lee, 85, of 8069 Bradshaw Road, Salem, died Wednesday, June 2, 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland H. Furrow. She is survived by five daughters; five sons; one stepdaughter; and two stepsons. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 1993, at the Bott Cemetery, Roanoke County, with the Rev. Johnny Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 4, 1993, from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on June 3, 1993.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984

Marriage*

Gracie Lee Bott married Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow, son of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1926.^5,1,2,3

Children

Mary Catherine Furrow⁶
Mabel Elsie Furrow^5,7,6 b. March 22, 1929, d. December 1, 2009
Harvey Eugene Furrow⁶
Paul Furrow^8,9 b. May 24, 1933, d. May 24, 1933
Grace Elizabeth Furrow+^10,6,11 b. May 24, 1933, d. November 22, 2001
Sylvia Lilian Furrow^12,9 b. July 5, 1934, d. February 16, 1936
Juanita Yvonne "Nita" Furrow^1,9,6 b. May, 1937, d. September 27, 1942
Thelma Joyce Furrow+^13,6 b. December 20, 1937, d. August 2, 1993
Ronald Leonard Furrow^2,9,6 b. October 31, 1939, d. April 7, 1940

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nita Furrow death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leonard Furrow death certificate.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Lee Furrow obituary in the Jun 3, 1993 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Furrow marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Furrow death certificate.
[S2334] Deaton Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=38703659&CRid=2304741&
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Elizabeth Furrow Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2001 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilian S. Furrow death certificate.
[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&

James Cleveland Furrow^1,2

M, b. August 15, 1924, d. October 9, 2020

Father

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow^2,1,3 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984

Mother

Mary Alice Rogers^2,1,3 b. June 6, 1906, d. March 15, 1927

James Cleveland Furrow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on August 15, 1924 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ He married Mable Grace Guilliams, daughter of William Arthur Guilliams and Emma Zetta Hill, circa 1946.^3,4,5,6,7 James Cleveland Furrow died on October 9, 2020 at Virginia at age 96.³ He James C. Furrow, 96, of Bent Mountain, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1924 in Gary, West Virginia, to Cleveland H. Furrow and Mary Rogers Furrow. James was a World War II Army veteran, serving at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a founding member and builder of the Bent Mountain Pentecostal Holiness Church. James was predeceased in 2018 by his wife of 72 years, Mable Grace Guilliams Furrow. He is survived by six sons, Jimmy (Debbie), David (Dorothy), Ronnie (Terri), Frank (Beth), Harold (Peggy), and Ralph (Janet); 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Sharon Hartman officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 10, 2020.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

Family

Mable Grace Guilliams b. January 2, 1926, d. June 3, 2018

Marriage*

James Cleveland Furrow married Mable Grace Guilliams, daughter of William Arthur Guilliams and Emma Zetta Hill, circa 1946.^3,4,5,6,7

Children

James Arthur "Jimmy" Furrow^3,4,8
Richard David Furrow^3,4,8
Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Furrow^3,4,8
Frank Dale Furrow^3,4,8
Harold Dean Furrow^3,4,8
Ralph Edward Furrow^3,4,8

Citations

[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the James C. Furrow obituary in the Oct 10, 2020 edition.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Mable Grace Furrow obituary.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Ralph Guilliams obituary in the Feb 18, 1998 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charity Elizabeth Guilliams Akers obituary in the Jun 29, 2003 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Guilliams Custer obituary in the Mar 14, 2004 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Lee Furrow^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 15, 1927, d. September 23, 2016

Father

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow^5,6 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984

Mother

Mary Alice Rogers¹ b. June 6, 1906, d. March 15, 1927

Robert Lee Furrow Robert Lee Furrow, 89, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna and is survived by his loving and caring wife of 64 years, Frances; two sons and two daughters and their spouses, Ricky and Dina Furrow, Tina and Rev. Timothy Stevens, Robert and Lynn Furrow, Nicole and Scott Vest; twenty grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one brother, James Furrow. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery.³ He was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on June 15, 1927 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Frances Mae Painter on May 2, 1953 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2 Robert Lee Furrow died on September 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 89.³

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁵

1940

Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

⁶

Family

Frances Mae Painter b. October 18, 1934, d. January 10, 2023

Marriage*

Robert Lee Furrow married Frances Mae Painter on May 2, 1953 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Donna Dee Furrow^1,2,3
Ricky Lee Furrow^1,2,3
Tina Anne Furrow^1,2,3
Robert Lynn "Bobby" Furrow^2,3,1
Nicole Gayle Furrow^2,3,1

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Frances Mae Furrow obituary.
[S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Robert Lee Furrow obituary.
[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.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Furrow obituary in the Sep 24, 2016 edition.

Zedekiah Elmore^1,2,3,4

M, b. 1824, d. August 2, 1862

Father

James Elmore² b. circa 1788

Mother

Camilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant² b. circa 1792, d. before June 22, 1860

Zedekiah Elmore was buried at Confederate General Hospital No. 1 Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.⁵ He was born in 1824 at Virginia.² He married Rachel A. Paxton on December 3, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 Zedekiah Elmore Joined the 28th Virginia Regiment Company B, Craig Co. Courthouse, New Castle, Virginia. He was wounded in the Civil War and sent to Danville, Virginia where he died in the Confederate Hospital on Aug 2, 1862. on March 12, 1862.⁶ He died on August 2, 1862 at Confederate Hospital, Danville, Virginia.^2,5

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 119, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia

1860

Dwelling 399, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia

⁴

Occupation

1850

Farmer³

1860

Farm laborer⁴

Family

Rachel A. Paxton b. 1825

Marriage*

Zedekiah Elmore married Rachel A. Paxton on December 3, 1844 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2

Children

Mary Mollie Elmore+^3,4,7 b. circa 1845, d. May 5, 1901
Alphosine "Alsenia" "Alsie" Elmore+^3,4 b. December, 1845
Jacob Elmore³ b. circa 1849, d. before June 23, 1860
James T. Elmore+⁴ b. December 28, 1852, d. February 4, 1921
Zedock N. Elmore+^4,8 b. December, 1853, d. September 28, 1917
Rev. Robert C. Elmore^4,9 b. December 3, 1855, d. June 16, 1936
Fleming Ballard Elmore⁴ b. circa 1857
John F. Elmore^10,4

Citations

[S437] Jordan R. Dodd, Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850.
[S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S8510] Confederate General Hospital No. 1 Cemetery, Danville, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S645] Kraus-Everette Genealogy - Elmore Genalogy, online http://www.larkcom.us/ancestry/elmore/
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Newman-Elmore marriage record.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Z. N. Elmore death certificate.
[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert C. Elmore death certificate.
[S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.

Mabel Elsie Furrow¹

F, b. March 22, 1929, d. December 1, 2009

Father

Rev. Cleveland Henry Furrow^2,3 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984

Mother

Gracie Lee Bott^2,1,3 b. November 2, 1907, d. June 2, 1993

Her Social Security Number was 234-42-7970.⁴ Mabel Elsie Furrow was born on March 22, 1929 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Thomas William Martin on December 24, 1948 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Mabel Elsie Furrow died on December 1, 2009 at Florida at age 80.^4,5 She Mabel Elsie Martin, 80, of Loxahatchee, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va. on December 5, 2009.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

1940

Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia

Family

Thomas William Martin b. December 1, 1926

Marriage*

Mabel Elsie Furrow married Thomas William Martin on December 24, 1948 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹

Citations

[S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Furrow marriage record.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mabel Elsie Martin obituary in the Dec 5, 2009 edition.

William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr.^1,2,3

M, b. March 22, 1899, d. June 7, 1971

Father

Charles Albert "Charlie" Howell^3,2 b. July 5, 1878, d. May 22, 1937

Mother

Amanda Ester Wimmer^3,2 b. September 6, 1882, d. October 29, 1966

William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 22, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Audrey May Furrow, daughter of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1922.^4,1,2 William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr. died on June 7, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 32, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia

1930

Dwelling 77, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia

⁴

1940

Dwelling 203, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

Occupation

1930

Rayon mill foreman⁴

1940

Rayon mill foreman⁵

Family

Audrey May Furrow b. September 12, 1901, d. July 25, 1987

Marriage*

William Jackson "Willie" Howell Sr. married Audrey May Furrow, daughter of Jesse Adam Furrow and Sophronia Young, circa 1922.^4,1,2

Children

William Jackson "Moe" Howell Jr.+^4,5,6,7,8 b. May 7, 1922, d. November 8, 2007
Infant Howell⁹ b. January 3, 1925, d. January 3, 1925
Doris Louise Howell+^{4,10,5,11,7,8} b. June 2, 1926, d. April 16, 2015
Edith Lorraine Howell+^4,5,7,11,8 b. January 8, 1929, d. February 25, 2009
Carlton Lynwood Howell^5,7,8,12,11 b. April 25, 1932, d. August 21, 2012

Citations

[S2721] Roanoke City VA Archives - Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Louise Howell Hurd obituary in the Apr 28, 2015 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edith Lorraine Howell Dillon obituary in the Feb 27, 2009 edition.
[S2720] Roanoke City VA Archives - Fairview Cemetery, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/roanokecity/cemeteries/
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the William J. Howell, Jr. obituary in the Nov 11, 2007 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carleton Lynwood Howell obituary in the Aug 23, 2012 edition.