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, 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, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  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, 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, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, 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

M, b. June 19, 1922, d. April 20, 1981
FatherCharlie Roscoe Furrow5,2,3,6,7,4 b. October 9, 1888, d. July 8, 1961
MotherZora Mary Beckner5,2,3,6,7,4 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

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

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

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. [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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ardella Shilling Furrow obituary in the Dec 13, 2016 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  12. [S1768] Patricia Thompson Furrow, "Patricia Furrow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2008.

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. [S26] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1911-1938.
  8. [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 

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, 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.

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

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 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

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, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Cecil Furrow obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Riley Wayne Furrow obituary in the Jan 13, 2017 edition.
  11. [S1768] Patricia Thompson Furrow, "Patricia Furrow," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Nov 6, 2008.

Jacqueline Lee Hardy1,2,3

F, b. January 6, 1928, d. August 12, 2006
     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-7407.4 Jacqueline Lee Hardy was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., Florida.5 She was born on January 6, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 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 Jacqueline Lee Hardy died on August 12, 2006 at Florida at age 78.4

Family

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 

Citations

  1. [S341] Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Mills Families of Floyd and Franklin Counties, VA.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S8175] Bay Pines National Cemetery, Pinellas Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.

Gracie Lee Bott1,2

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

1930Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia6

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

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nita Furrow death certificate.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Leonard Furrow death certificate.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gracie Lee Furrow obituary in the Jun 3, 1993 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Furrow marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Paul Furrow death certificate.
  9. [S2334] Deaton Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=38703659&CRid=2304741&
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Elizabeth Furrow Sanders obituary in the Nov 24, 2001 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lilian S. Furrow death certificate.
  12. [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 Furrow1,2

M, b. August 15, 1924, d. October 9, 2020
FatherRev. Cleveland Henry Furrow2,1,3 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984
MotherMary Alice Rogers2,1,3 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

1930Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

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" Furrow3,4,8
  • Richard David Furrow3,4,8
  • Ronald Calvin "Ronnie" Furrow3,4,8
  • Frank Dale Furrow3,4,8
  • Harold Dean Furrow3,4,8
  • Ralph Edward Furrow3,4,8

Citations

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

Robert Lee Furrow1,2

M, b. June 15, 1927, d. September 23, 2016
FatherRev. Cleveland Henry Furrow3,4 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984
MotherMary Alice Rogers2 b. June 6, 1906, d. March 15, 1927
     Robert Lee Furrow was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 15, 1927 at Gary, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,5 He married Frances Mae Painter on May 2, 1953 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.2 Robert Lee Furrow died on September 23, 2016 at Virginia at age 89.1 He Robert Lee Furrow, 89, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the Oakey's East Chapel. Graveside Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge. on September 24, 2016.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia4

Family

Frances Mae Painter
Marriage*Robert Lee Furrow married Frances Mae Painter on May 2, 1953 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Donna Dee Furrow2
  • Ricky Lee Furrow2
  • Tina Anne Furrow2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert Lee Furrow obituary in the Sep 24, 2016 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Zedekiah Elmore1,2,3,4

M, b. 1824, d. August 2, 1862
FatherJames Elmore2 b. circa 1788
MotherCamilla "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

1850Dwelling 119, District 8, Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia3
1860Dwelling 399, Valley of Johns Creek, Craig Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1850Farmer3
1860Farm 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

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. [S8510] Confederate General Hospital No. 1 Cemetery, Danville, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S645] Kraus-Everette Genealogy - Elmore Genalogy, online http://www.larkcom.us/ancestry/elmore/
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Newman-Elmore marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Z. N. Elmore death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robert C. Elmore death certificate.
  10. [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
FatherRev. Cleveland Henry Furrow2,3 b. November 8, 1892, d. May 15, 1984
MotherGracie Lee Bott2,1,3 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

1930Dwelling 524, District 2, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 283, District 24-3, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia3

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

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Martin-Furrow marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [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
FatherCharles Albert "Charlie" Howell3,2 b. July 5, 1878, d. May 22, 1937
MotherAmanda Ester Wimmer3,2 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

1910Dwelling 32, District 107, Jefferson Ward, Roanoke, Virginia3
1930Dwelling 77, District 28, Roanoke, Virginia4
1940Dwelling 203, District 119-30, Roanoke, Virginia5

Occupation

1930Rayon mill foreman4
1940Rayon 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

Citations

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

Sarah Catherine Correll1,2,3

F, b. November, 1845
FatherLewis Correll1,2,4 b. circa 1808
MotherAdaline Poff1,2,4 b. June 8, 1824
     Sarah Catherine Correll was born in November, 1845 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5 As of April 19, 1882,her married name was Grim.3 She married Mark Grim on April 19, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 816, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 383, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 152, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 79, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 154, District 64, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia5

Family

Mark Grim b. August 15, 1830, d. July 12, 1902
Marriage*Sarah Catherine Correll married Mark Grim on April 19, 1882 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698

Mary Eliza Correll1,2

F, b. circa 1847, d. 1862
FatherLewis Correll3,1,2 b. circa 1808
MotherAdaline Poff3,1,2 b. June 8, 1824
     Mary Eliza Correll was born circa 1847 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,1 She died in 1862 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Died from diptheria.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 816, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 383, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S296] Miss Emily Allen & Mrs. Devota Parrish Pack, Deaths in Court Records Of Montgomery County, Virginia 1853-1871.

Lydia A. Correll1,2

F, b. circa 1849, d. before 1900
FatherLewis Correll1,2,3,4 b. circa 1808
MotherAdaline Poff1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1824
     Lydia A. Correll was born circa 1849 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,4 As of February 3, 1887,her married name was Alley.4 She married Richard Buckingham Alley on February 3, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Lydia A. Correll died before 1900; Her husband had remarried by 1900.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 816, District 41, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 383, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 152, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 79, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her sister Catherine6

Family

Richard Buckingham Alley b. October 9, 1842, d. March 6, 1912
Marriage*Lydia A. Correll married Richard Buckingham Alley on February 3, 1887 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Jacob Wagner Elmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 1825, d. February 12, 1899
FatherJames Elmore1,2 b. circa 1788
MotherCamilla "Milley" "Milla" Gant1,2 b. circa 1792, d. before June 22, 1860
     Jacob Wagner Elmore was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rt. 658, Craig Co., Virginia.6,2 He was born in 1825 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.6,2 He married Julia Ann Britts, daughter of William Britts and Sarah Damewood, on September 18, 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,2 Jacob Wagner Elmore died on February 12, 1899 at Craig Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 513, Valley of Barbers Creek, Craig Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 192, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7
1880Dwelling 116, District 23, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1860Farm laborer3
1870Farm laborer7
1880Farmer4

Family

Julia Ann Britts b. 1832
Marriage*Jacob Wagner Elmore married Julia Ann Britts, daughter of William Britts and Sarah Damewood, on September 18, 1851 at Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1851-1881.
  2. [S1264] Eugene Elmore, "James Elmore and Camilla Gant."
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2324] Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alleghany Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=elmore&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=37505184&CRid=2207541&df=all&
  6. [S378] Ruth G. Hale, Oak Grove Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S25] Richmond, VA Library of Virginia, Craig Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1896.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the W. O. Elmore obituary in an undated edition.
  10. [S28] Ruth G. Hale, Craig County, Virginia Marriages 1882-1910.
  11. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Marshall Elmore obituary in an undated edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Monroe Hall obituary in an undated edition.
  13. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Docia Correll1,2

F, b. circa 1852
FatherLewis Correll1,2 b. circa 1808
MotherAdaline Poff1,2 b. June 8, 1824
     Docia Correll was born circa 1852 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 383, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 152, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Ann Jennie Correll1

F, b. circa 1861, d. before 1887
FatherLewis Correll1 b. circa 1808
MotherAdaline Poff1 b. June 8, 1824
     Ann Jennie Correll was born circa 1861 at Virginia.1 As of March 7, 1877,her married name was Alley.2 She married Richard Buckingham Alley on March 7, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Ann Jennie Correll died before 1887; Her husband remarried in 1887.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 152, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1880Dwelling 67, District 50, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia3

Family

Richard Buckingham Alley b. October 9, 1842, d. March 6, 1912
Marriage*Ann Jennie Correll married Richard Buckingham Alley on March 7, 1877 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S48] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 1, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

James H. "Jim" Shockey1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July, 1844, d. June, 1923
FatherMadison Shockey1,2,4 b. February, 1823
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Poff1,2,4 b. January 16, 1826, d. circa 1861
     James H. "Jim" Shockey was buried at Shockey Cemetery, 1/4 Mile Behind Little Meadow Hunt Club Lodge, Giles Co., Virginia.5 He was born in July, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,4 He married Lydia Hill on September 23, 1866 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 James H. "Jim" Shockey died in June, 1923 at Virginia at age 78.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 255, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 177, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 286, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 126, District 31, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 307, District 21, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 164, District 22, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 239, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1870Farmer3
1880Laborer7
1900Day laborer6
1910Farmer8

Family

Lydia Hill b. November, 1838, d. November 29, 1921
Marriage*James H. "Jim" Shockey married Lydia Hill on September 23, 1866 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S6271] Shockey Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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.

Samuel Christy Shockey1

M, b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
FatherMadison Shockey1,2,3,4 b. February, 1823
MotherRebecca Ann "Annie" Poff1,2,3,4 b. January 16, 1826, d. circa 1861
     Samuel Christy Shockey was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on July 31, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Susan Emmaline Light, daughter of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Samuel Christy Shockey married Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, daughter of William Henry King and Elizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner, on January 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 Samuel Christy Shockey died on April 17, 1932 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 255, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 177, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 297, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 74, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8
1900Dwelling 462, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1910Dwelling 218, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1920Dwelling 80, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1930Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer9
1910Coal mine timberman10
1920Farm laborer11

Family 1

Susan Emmaline Light b. 1848, d. 1892
Marriage*Samuel Christy Shockey married Susan Emmaline Light, daughter of Wilson F. Light and Olive Iddings, on April 7, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King b. circa 1876, d. October 14, 1957
Marriage*Samuel Christy Shockey married Sarah Arabelle "Ary" King, daughter of William Henry King and Elizabeth R. "Lizzie" Conner, on January 18, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Samuel C. Shockey death certificate.
  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. [S134] Granddaughter Alice V. Thomas, granddaughter-in-law Mrs. Lala Vest Rev. Peter R. Vest, Rev. Peter R. Vest Files.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Settle marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eligie Henry Shawkey death certificate.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Bond marriage record.
  16. [S549] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1873-1879.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Martin marriage record.
  18. [S921] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. WV Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  19. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Charles Marion Shawkey obituary in the Aug 14, 1974 edition.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Settle-Shockey marriage record.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Schoolcraft marriage record.
  22. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the James Thompson Shawkey death certificate.
  23. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnix-Shockey marriage record.
  24. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Cotcamp marriage record.
  25. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014.
  26. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Creger-Shockey marriage record.
  27. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Ocie E. Creger obituary in the Jul 6, 1976 edition.
  28. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  29. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Arthur-Shockey marriage record.
  30. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Vida Shockey Comer obituary in the Oct 7, 2010 edition.

Myrtle Pearl "Pearlie" Jones1,2

F, b. April 15, 1896, d. February 13, 1980
FatherThomas Henry Jones2,3,4 b. June, 1855
MotherLouisa Eveline "Lou" Shockey2,3,4 b. January 18, 1860, d. 1926
     Her Social Security Number was 540-56-6689.5 Myrtle Pearl "Pearlie" Jones was born on April 15, 1896 at Virginia.2,5 As of circa 1923,her married name was Hatch.6,1 She married Lester Wendell Hatch circa 1923.6,1 Myrtle Pearl "Pearlie" Jones died on February 13, 1980 at Clatsop Co., Oregon, at age 83.7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 219, District 19, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 128, District 52, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 162, District 36, Seaside, Clatsop Co., Oregon1
1940Dwelling 137, District 4-40, Seaside, Clatsop Co., Oregon8

Family

Lester Wendell Hatch b. April 21, 1890, d. February 11, 1977
Marriage*Myrtle Pearl "Pearlie" Jones married Lester Wendell Hatch circa 1923.6,1 
Children
  • Elva Clare? Hatch1,8
  • Blanche Hatch8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Bessie M. Goff obituary in the Nov 5, 1969 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hattie Jones Bandy obituary in an unknown newspaper.
  7. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Hill1

F, b. November, 1838, d. November 29, 1921
     Lydia Hill was buried at Shockey Cemetery, 1/4 Mile Behind Little Meadow Hunt Club Lodge, Giles Co., Virginia.2 She was born in November, 1838 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,1 She married James H. "Jim" Shockey, son of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on September 23, 1866 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 As of September 23, 1866,her married name was Shockey.1 Lydia Hill died on November 29, 1921 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1870Dwelling 286, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 126, District 31, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 307, District 21, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 164, District 22, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 239, District 33, Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia7

Family

James H. "Jim" Shockey b. July, 1844, d. June, 1923
Marriage*Lydia Hill married James H. "Jim" Shockey, son of Madison Shockey and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Poff, on September 23, 1866 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S6271] Shockey Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Hayden Shockey1,2

M, b. February 4, 1871, d. January 10, 1948
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey3,4 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSusan Emmaline Light3,4 b. 1848, d. 1892
     William Hayden Shockey was buried at Marrs Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.5,1,2 He was born on February 4, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 He married Sarah Jane Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 William Hayden Shockey died on January 10, 1948 at Kanawha, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 76.5,1 He SHOCKEY, William Hayden - 76, of Fayetteville, died late Saturday in a Montgomery hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Fayetteville Methodist church. Dr. Jame F. Frame and Rev. Charles W. McNutt will officiate and interment will be in Marrs cemetry. The Dodd mortuary of Fayettville will be in charge of arrangements. Surviving are three sons, Dennis, Walter and John Shockey, of of Fayetteville; four daughters, Mrs. Patty Nugent, Mrs. Annie Bennett, Mrs. Lena Holstein and Mrs. Clara Broach, all of Fayetteville; his step-mother, Mrs. Arie Shockey, Mt. Airy, N.C; 31 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. on January 12, 1948.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 74, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 557, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 190, District 19, Mountain Cove, Fayette Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 187, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 82, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 329, District 10-6, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1900Farmer8
1910Coal mine timberman9
1920Farm laborer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Sarah Jane Martin b. May, 1874, d. February 18, 1933
Marriage*William Hayden Shockey married Sarah Jane Martin, daughter of John William Martin and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on March 3, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Hayden Shockey obituary in the Jan 12, 1948 edition.
  2. [S8209] Marrs Cemetery, Fayette Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Haden Shockey death certificate.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Jane Shawkey death certificate.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Kincaid marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Brown marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Spangler marriage record.
  16. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dennis Madison Shockey obituary in the Mar 14, 1973 edition.
  17. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Walter Lewis Shockey obituary in the Sep 14, 1976 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Holstein-Shockey marriage record.
  19. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Broach-Shockey marriage record.

Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey1,2,3

M, b. June 7, 1872, d. July 7, 1952
FatherSamuel Christy Shockey1,4,5,3 b. July 31, 1847, d. April 17, 1932
MotherSusan Emmaline Light4,5,3 b. 1848, d. 1892
     Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on June 7, 1872 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 He married Eva Mae Settle on April 13, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey died on July 7, 1952 at Rock Lick, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 74, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 462, District 12, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 57, District 11, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 841, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1900Day laborer1
1910Sawmill laborer2
1930Coal mine timber cutter7

Family

Eva Mae Settle b. May 2, 1882, d. January 27, 1961
Marriage*Elijah Henry "Eligie" Shawkey married Eva Mae Settle on April 13, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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 Eligie Henry Shawkey death certificate.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shockey-Settle marriage record.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Alfonso Shawley obituary in the May 18, 1964 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shawkey-Boothe marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Shawkey marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.